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God's love never fails.
that the things I have experienced in life and seen would make them cry out in horror.
May this same One be your very own Faith Life Preserver
as you face the storms in your life.
for the next few weeks.
I will instead be visiting and reading blogs and trying to keep pace
with own life and writing!
Hope this makes sense.
Please accept the words here as gifts, and have a blessed day.
I can always be reached
via e-mail and on the FB page.
Grateful for you.
The Better Mom.


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When he walks through the streets of Sofia Thomas is easly noticed. There are not many black people that decide to settle in Bulgaria. In general migrants coming from Turkey, try to cross the country as quickly as possible. They can pay thousands of euro to any passeur, taxi driver, or to the same authority, in order not to be identified or arrested.
For those who remain or who, as in the case of Thomas, is sent back to Bulgaria after having tried to go in another European country, things are not easy.
The job, the racism and then the language…

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Carluke Rovers have landed an excellent opportunity to reach the Scottish Junior Cup quarter-finals.
For Tuesday's fifth round draw handed Carluke an away clash at Gartcairn – the only side ranked lower than them which is still in the competition.
The tie will be played on Saturday, February 18.
Giving his reaction to the draw, Rovers match reporter Craig Martin said: "Other than getting Gartcairn at home, this was the best draw we could have got in terms of giving ourselves a chance to qualify.
"Gartcairn also play on a 3G pitch which we're used to. It would be incredible if we beat them."
Ironically, Carluke and Gartcairn will meet at Rovers' John Cumming Stadium on league duty this Saturday.
Rovers are currently on an eight-game unbeaten run, with their last defeat having come at Gartcairn in a heavy 6-1 league loss on October 29.
"We were winning 1-0 with 20 minutes to go but then the wheels came off after Johnny Wilson was sent off," Craig said.
"That result was maybe the kick up the backside we needed."
Rovers have reached the last four of the Scottish Junior Cup on four occasions, but this is their first fifth round appearance in over 30 years.
Meanwhile, Craig said he was happy with Rovers' performance in the 2-1 win at Port Glasgow last Saturday.
"We made enough chances in the second half to win two games but didn't take them," he said.
"Lanark United and ourselves have both hit form recently. I would like to think the two Clydesdale clubs can be there or thereabouts in the promotion shake up at the end."


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Sunrise over PA, sunset over BK
10 Sunday Nov 2013
10 Sunday Nov 2013
13 Tuesday Aug 2013
40 years ago, a famous sign started popping up around London. It said Clapton Is God. There's also this variation that Eric likes better, in a very self-deprecating sense.
This performance of "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?" with the Allman Brothers Band from the Crossroads Festival in NYC this past April pretty much sums it up. At age 68, the man can still bring the goods.
He also has kind of a nice one-of-a-kind car.
11 Sunday Aug 2013
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Big bonus: at 1:42, they capture Manhattanhenge
Also: nerdy NYC maps generated from a massive data dump that just became free. Andrew Hill is doing some amazing things with them. Love it.
via Gizmodo
08 Monday Apr 2013
Speaking of really tall things, and other really tall things, here's what you'll see from the Observation Deck of the new One World Trade, when it opens to the public in two years.
You'll get there aboard an elevator capable of traveling 1,250 feet in 60 seconds, see an attraction that will conclude with the raising of a curtain to reveal stunning 360-degree views of New York City.
via Gawker
01 Friday Feb 2013
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This is a beautiful, amazing photo retrospective of one of the greatest buildings in the United States, a throwback to the Gilded Age. New York City's Grand Central Terminal.
This photo, one of dozens on the Atlantic site, might be one of the most famous American photos ever. (click photos to go large)
Here's a workman lying on the 11-foot arm of the statue of Mercury.
Check out the construction photos, like the one below, and notice how there are NO skyscrapers around it.
And today, the view out of the Tiffany clock over Park and 42nd.
And so much more. Click through to read.


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Making Tracks: Creating Realistic String Parts
FIG. 1: The Vienna Instruments interface shows the Special Edition patches on the right. The legato violins are loaded.
When Vienna Instruments introduced the affordable version of its Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL), Vienna Special Edition (VSE), which is Digidesign Pro Tools compatible, the company added features that solve two of the most challenging problems in sampled-strings arranging: note connections and dynamics (see Fig. 1). These facilitate some of the processes I described in "Making Tracks: Create More Realistic Strings" in EM's August 2006 issue.
When playing legato, string players will move their fingers to the next note while they continue bowing. The result, particularly with multiple musicians, is a very smooth transition from one note to the next. A player may even slide from note to note. Because each musician plays that slide somewhat differently, the effect cannot be duplicated using a simple synth-style portamento.
A Nonstarter
Most sampled-strings instruments restart each sample as it is played. In the August 2006 "Making Tracks," I suggested moving the sample start time up for legato notes so that the attack portion of each sample is not heard. Although an improvement, the result still does not sound completely convincing.
VSL went one step further and sampled the note-to-note transitions of each section. When you play note transitions with an overlap, VSE finds the sample of that transition and plays it.
The VSE legato instruments are all monophonic, so you must open separate VSE instances for each string section in your arrangement and write monophonic parts. When one section is playing more than one note (called divisi), either open a new instrument or use a MIDI controller or keyswitch to change the player to the sustain articulation.
To ensure that all the notes in your arrangement play legato, first quantize all their attacks and releases. Check visually that each note overlaps the next, then add 50 or so tics to the duration of each note. (In Pro Tools, use the Legato function in the Change Duration window.)
Check that there are no repeated notes in the arrangement, because moving the Note Off command of the first note to 50 tics after the Note On of the repeated note will cut off the repeated note; when you need to repeat notes, leave a space between them. There is a bit of latency involved in playing the transition samples, so shift the track playback offset until the timing feels right.
The best way to add dynamics to your strings is to vary their volume and timbre with MIDI Volume (CC 7) or Expression (CC 11) continuous controllers. Rather than using just volume and filter changes, VSE lets you gradually fade between samples that are played with different dynamics. That gives you a much more realistic crescendo and decrescendo.
Smooth Move
Here's how to set up the performance parameters to enable smooth dynamic changes that work within a pop arrangement (see "Step-by-Step Instructions"). Because the volume range in a pop arrangement is usually limited, the strings should express dynamics without large volume changes. For orchestral or solo string pieces, you may want to tweak the settings or keep the VSE default settings.
In the Patch Assign window, load legato violins (055 VI-14 legato) into patch 1A. Click on Edit Cell and lower the dynamic range (DYN.R.) to 10. You might also choose to increase the release time (REL).
In the Perform window's Perform Control tab, turn Velocity X-fade on. Next, in the Perform window's Map Control tab, click on Velocity Crossfader and select ControlChange as the source and 7 Volume as the controller (CC 11 works just as well).
Now MIDI volume commands will affect both the volume and the crossfade between samples. Velocity will not affect the dynamics at all. When CC 7 affects sample crossfade and volume, the volume change is too great for pop music, but when CC 7 is turned off, the volume change is too small. The solution is to pull the Velocity crossfade curve to the right (concave) and the volume curve to the left (convex). Tweak both curves until the dynamics feel right to you. A concave crossfade curve has the added effect of spreading the crossfade area over a greater range, making for a smoother transition (see Web Clip 1). Play your parts while using a MIDI volume fader or pedal, or — my preference — play the parts and then draw in the dynamics on your DAW.
The VSL Appassionata Strings and Chamber Strings collections (not included in VSE) work well in other contexts. The Chamber Strings collection suits retro-sounding tracks, because many older records used smaller sections (see Web Clip 2). The Appassionata Strings collection, with its heavier vibrato and larger sections, fits a modern classical crossover arrangement (see Web Clip 3).
Steve Skinner is an arranger, programmer, and producer based in New Jersey. See his record credits atsteveskinnermusic.com.
In the Patch Assign window, load legato violins (055 VI-14 legato) into patch 1A.
Click on Edit Cell and lower the dynamic range (DYN.R.) to 10. You may also want to increase the release time.
In the Perform window''s Perform Control tab, turn Velocity X-fade on.
In the Perform window''s Map Control tab, click on Velocity Crossfader and select ControlChange as the source and 7 Volume as the controller.
Pull the Velocity crossfade curve to the right.
Pull the volume curve to the left.
Vienna Special Edition from Ilio
"Create More Realistic Strings" in the August 2006 issue of EM


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|China propylene oxide production by manufacturer in tons as reported June 21, 2011
|China Chemical Reporter
|Jun 2011
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China's Major PO producers
Capacity Company Location (thousand t/a)
Jinhua Chemical Group's Huludao, Liaoning province XXX Chlor-Alkali Co., Ltd.
Shenyang Jinbilan Shenyang, Liaoning province XX Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tianjin Dagu Chemical Tianjin XXX Co., Ltd.
Shandong Befar Group Binzhou, Shandong province XXX Co Ltd
Shandong Jinling Dongying, Shandong province XX Chemical Co., Ltd.
China Eastar Group Dongying, Shandong province XX Co Ltd
Shandong Shida Shenghua Dongying, Shandong province XX Chemical Co., Ltd.
Shandong Dongda Chemical Zibo, Shandong province XX Industry Co., Ltd.
Nanjing KUMHO GPRO Nanjing XX Chemical Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Zhongshan Nanjing XX Chemical Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Gaoqiao Shanghai XX Petrochemical Corp PU Division
Zhejiang Pacific Ningbo, Zhejiang province XX Chemical Co., Ltd.
Sinopec Baling Yueyang, Hunan province XX Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
Jiujiang Chemical Jiujiang, Jiangxi province XX Plant
Fujian Meizhouwan Quanzhou, Fujian province XX Chlor-alkali Chemical Industry Co Ltd
CNOOC and Shell Huizhou, Guangdong province XXX Petrochemicals Co., Ltd.
Total XXXX
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China began to produce propylene oxide (PO) in the 1960s. In recent years, its PO production capacity has grown rapidly. In 2001, the country's PO capacity was XXX XXX t/a. It grew to XXX XXX t/a in 2004 and XXX XXX t/a in 2006. In 2009, China's PO capacity reached X.XX million t/a, and its PO output reached X.X million tons.
Currently, there are more than XX PO producers in China, of which XX have a capacity of more than XXX XXX t/a each, including CNOOC-Shell, Shandong Befar Group Co Ltd, Jinhua Chemical Group's Chlor-Alkali Co Ltd, Tianjin Dagu Chemical cal Co Ltd and Shandong Jinling Chemical Co Ltd. Except that the CNOOC-Shell PO unit uses the co-oxidation process and has the co-production of styrene, other PO units all adopt the chlorohydrination process.
In recent years, a large number of new and expanded PO projects have been built in China. The years ahead will continue to be the peak time for the PO capacity expansion in China. The domestic new PO plant will be mainly located in Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Nanjing Kumho GPRO Chemical Co Ltd plans to expand its PO unit in the Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park and to build a new XXX XXX t/a PO unit. Shandong Dongda Chemical Industry Co Ltd will expand its PO capacity to XXX XXX t/a. The XXX XXX t/a co-oxidation-process-based PO project jointly invested by Lyondell and Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company in Ningbo, Zhejiang province also had successful trial production in June 2010. In addition, some new and expanded PO projects are under planning. For example, Shandong Haihua Co Ltd, Yantai Wanhua Co Ltd and Huntsman are actively planning PO derivative projects. In 2012, China's PO production capacity will reach X.XXX million t/a. In 2015, it will reach X. XX million t/a.
Since the early 1990s, China's PO demand maintained a rapid growth. In 1990-2005, its annual growth rate was as high as XX.X% on average. Since 2005, as China's polyurethane (PU) industry has entered a new fast development stage, the growth of demand for PO has further accelerated. In 2008, China's apparent consumption of PO reached X.XXX million tons. Since the second half of 2008, due to the global financial crisis, the growth pace of the domestic PO demand has slowed down. In 2009, with the domestic economic recovery and a strong demand for polyether, the apparent consumption of PO reached X.XXX million tons. The supply and demand of PO in China in recent years are listed in Table X.
Table X Supply and demand of PO in China (thousand t/a, thousand tons)
Year Capacity Output Imports Exports Consumption
China's import volume of PO has been relatively small, and the imports of PO are mainly embodied in downstream products such as polyether and PU. Since 2003, the import volume of PO began to surge. It was XX XXX tons in 2002, growing to XXX XXX tons in 2003 and soaring to XXX XXX tons in 2004. In 2005-2008, as a large amount of new domestic PO capacity was put into production, the import volume of PO gradually declined, remaining at XXX XXX-XXX XXX tons a year. However, in 2009, the import volume of PO surged again, reaching XXX XXX tons, up XX.X% year on year. More than XX% of the imported PO came from Japan and Singapore, with XX.X% from Japan and XX% from Singapore.
The imports of PO in China are mainly concentrated in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. The two provinces account for XX.X% of China's total PO imports, and Jiangsu alone accounts for XX.X%. In Jiangsu, there are many downstream polyether and PU producers, such as Changshu Yitong Polyurethane Product Co Ltd, Nanjing Hongbaoli Co Ltd and Jiangsu Zhongshan Chemical Co Ltd, and there are also many trading & warehousing businesses, such as Changzhou Xinhua Petrochemical Storage and Transportation Co Ltd and Zhangjiagang Yueyang Industry Co Ltd, so this province's import volume of PO has always ranked first in the country.
China's exports of PO are very small.
Forecast of China's future PO market
With the rapid development of the PU industry, China's self-sufficiency rate of PPG and other PO derivatives will be greatly raised, and the demand for PO will have a great room for growth. Experts predict that by 2012, China's demand for PO will reach X.X million tons, and its PO production capacity will reach X.XX million t/ a. By then, the current short supply of PO will turn into oversupply. It is expected that in 2012, China's PO production capacity will reach X.XXX million t/a and the supply of PO in the country will still be tense. Several large-scale PO projects are now under planning, including Yantai Wanhua Co Ltd, Huntsman and CNOOC, to support PU and PEPO units. Insiders expect China's PO capacity to reach X.X million t/a by 2015.
Table X China's Major PO producers
Capacity Company Location (thousand t/a)
Jinhua Chemical Group's Huludao, Liaoning province XXX Chlor-Alkali Co., Ltd.


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The main subtypes of omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaneoic acid (DHA), and α-linolenic acid (ALA).
Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids can yield benefits including improved memory, reduced symptoms of depression, decreases in triglyceride levels, and decreases in blood pressure.1
The ratios of DHA to EPA in various studies for cognition have ranged from 1-to-2 to 2-to-1. For example, several studies of omega-3 fatty acids on Alzheimer's disease have used blends of 1.7 g DHA and 0.7 g EPA daily as the intervention.2An optimal ratio has yet to be determined via rigorous scientific investigation.
Omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3 fatty acids are a class of polyunsaturated fatty acid compounds that have more than one double bond in their backbone.
Examples of omega-3 fatty acids include α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
The omega-3 fatty acids are important constituents of the cell membrane - the dynamic interface between cells and the rest of the body.
DHA is >30% of the lipid composition of the neural cell membrane. DHA helps promote fluidity at critical synaptic junctions - allowing dynamic molecular processes to take place
EPA and DHA are typically extracted from fish, while ALA is typically found in vegetable oil, nuts, flaxseed oils and grass-fed animal fats.
Omega-3 fatty acids exhibit various beneficial effects on the brain.
Omega-3 fatty acids (blend of 1.6 g EPA and 0.8 g DHA, taken for a period of 55 days) led to improved sustained attention compared to placebo in healthy adults (measured by Zimmermann & Fimm Attention Test; mean decrease of 50 milliseconds in reaction time in a sustained attention task).3
Omega-3 fatty acids (1320 mg EPA + 880 mg DHA totalling 2.2 g, taken over 26 weeks) led to significantly improved executive function compared to placebo (p = 0.023), in elderly healthy adults (mean age 64, standard deviation 6.5). In particular, improvements in executive function increase nearly in lockstep with increases in EPA levels.4
Omega-3 fatty acids significantly improved performance on memory testing in children (780 school-aged children). In this study, omega-3 fatty acids were given in a blend also consisting of iron, zinc, folate, and vitamins A, B6, B12, C.5
Omega-3 fatty acids (1080 mg EPA and 720 mg DHA) catalyzed an improvement in the Clinician Interview-Based Impression of Change plus caregiver input (CIBIC-plus) evaluation for dementia patients (aged 55 to 90), when compared to placebo.6
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation has been shown in various studies to correlate with decreased rates of Alzheimer's (a component of which is short-term and long-term memory loss), but the effects were not strongly statistically significant.7,8,9.
Deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids has been correlated with increased risk of depression.10,11
Deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids has been correlated with increased risk of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.11,12
For health, 250mg of EPA + DHA is the minimum dose (this can be obtained by eating a portion of oily fish). The American Heart Association recommends 1g daily. To reduce muscle soreness you can take higher amounts, up to 6 g per day.
No major side effects.
Extreme excess consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may lead to potentially negative cardiovascular effects.
Excess consumption of EPA may lead to up to 15% decrease in neutrophil activation, as shown in one study.13
Omega-3 fatty acids are FDA Generally Regarded As Safe products.
Covington, M. B. (2004). Omega-3 fatty acids. Atlantic, 1, 2-0.
Swanson, D., Block, R., & Mousa, S. A. (2012). Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA: health benefits throughout life. Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal, 3(1), 1-7.
Fontani, G., Corradeschi, F., Felici, A., Alfatti, F., Migliorini, S., & Lodi, L. (2005). Cognitive and physiological effects of Omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in healthy subjects. European journal of clinical investigation, 35(11), 691-699.
Witte, A. V., Kerti, L., Hermannstädter, H. M., Fiebach, J. B., Schreiber, S. J., Schuchardt, J. P., ... & Flöel, A. (2013). Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and structure in older adults. Cerebral cortex, bht163.
Osendarp, S. J., Baghurst, K. I., Bryan, J., Calvaresi, E., Hughes, D., Hussaini, M., . . . Wilson, C. (2007). Effect of a 12-mo micronutrient intervention on learning and memory in well-nourished and marginally nourished school-aged children: 2 parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled studies in Australia and Indonesia. Am J Clin Nutr, 86(4), 1082-1093.
Chiu, C. C., Su, K. P., Cheng, T. C., Liu, H. C., Chang, C. J., Dewey, M. E., ... & Huang, S. Y. (2008). The effects of omega-3 fatty acids monotherapy in Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment: a preliminary randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 32(6), 1538-1544.
Morris, M. C., Evans, D. A., Bienias, J. L., Tangney, C. C., Bennett, D. A., Aggarwal, N., ... & Wilson, R. S. (2003). Dietary fats and the risk of incident Alzheimer disease. Archives of neurology, 60(2), 194-200.
Barberger-Gateau, P., Letenneur, L., Deschamps, V., Pérès, K., Dartigues, J. F., & Renaud, S. (2002). Fish, meat, and risk of dementia: cohort study. Bmj, 325(7370), 932-933.
Laurin, D., Verreault, R., Lindsay, J., Dewailly, É., & Holub, B. J. (2003). Omega-3 fatty acids and risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 5(4), 315-322.
Adams, P. B., Lawson, S., Sanigorski, A., & Sinclair, A. J. (1996). Arachidonic acid to eicosapentaenoic acid ratio in blood correlates positively with clinical symptoms of depression. Lipids, 31 Suppl, S157-161.
Freeman, M. P., Hibbeln, J. R., Wisner, K. L., Davis, J. M., Mischoulon, D., Peet, M., . . . Stoll, A. L. (2006). Omega-3 fatty acids: evidence basis for treatment and future research in psychiatry. J Clin Psychiatry, 67(12), 1954-1967.
Peet, M., Laugharne, J. D., Mellor, J., & Ramchand, C. N. (1996). Essential fatty acid deficiency in erythrocyte membranes from chronic schizophrenic patients, and the clinical effects of dietary supplementation. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids, 55(1-2), 71-75.
Rees, D., Miles, E. A., Banerjee, T., Wells, S. J., Roynette, C. E., Wahle, K. W., & Calder, P. C. (2006). Dose-related effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on innate immune function in healthy humans: a comparison of young and older men. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 83(2), 331-342.
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Why Is Cheese So Expensive?
There are two kinds of cheeses in America: there are the inexpensive, industrially produced cheeses like the cheddar at the supermarket, and then there are the more expensive, artisan cheese at fancier cheese counters. For a long time the industrial stuff dominated our cheese scene, but recently we Americans have set their sights on the sexy artisan stuff. The people have spoken, and they want good cheese.
There are cheeses out there that are both quality and affordable, and I've detailed those below for you, but first let's discuss why the good stuff costs so much in the first place. It's all about basic economics: artisan cheesemaking requires a lot more resources and it produces a lot less product. Here's a breakdown of what you're paying for when you buy the good shit:
1. You are promoting animal welfare.
Good milk comes from happy animals, and that requires a lot of resources and small herds that produce small quantities of milk.
2. You are paying the cheese producer themselves.
Making artisan cheese means long hours, back-breaking work, and lots of inconsistency. They have to account for bad weather, crops, and batches.
3. You're paying for premium transportation.
Artisan cheese is delicate and needs to be transported carefully. Smaller quantities of product also mean higher per-mile transportation costs.
4. And you're supporting your local cheese shop.
Unlike supermarkets, cheese shops cost a lot to operate, including massive overhead for labor, product, and rent. And yet they still need to make a profit, too.
So that's why good cheese can be so expensive. And even though we all know that the good shit is well worth the price, sometimes we just can't afford the splurge. Don't worry—there are still plenty of sexy, affordable to pleasure yourself with even if it's rent week. Here are some of the inexpensive cheeses for us cheap asses.
Double & Triple Cream Bries
These guys are total crowd pleasers, and there are a lot of French brands making affordable wheels. Look for Fromage d'Affinois or get yourself a piece of Delice de Bourgogne from Trader Joe's. Serve them with apple slices and honey.
Block Cheddar
When it comes to cheddar, look for one that promotes its state and farm: the more a company reveals about itself, the better. A couple of my favorites include Face Rock Creamery from Oregon; Hook's and Widmer's from Wisconsin; and Grafton, Shelburne Farms, and Plymouth Artisan Cheese from Vermont. Serve with pickles and Ritz.
The DOPs
Any cheese that says "DOP" on the label is guaranteed to be DOPe. They're all government protected cheeses from Europe, and can mostly survive mass-production without losing quality. Look for Gruyère, Comté, Manchego, and Pecorino. You can even find some good ones at Costco and Trader Joe's. Note that AOP and PDO mean the same thing.
The Freshies
Fresh cheeses are generally cheaper than those that spend time in the aging room. Because they're more affordable, you can treat yourself to something small-batch and local without breaking the bank. Or just get some feta from Trader Joe's and marinate it.
Cheese from Sartori and Beehive
Beehive Cheese and Sartori are two creameries that make affordable and consistently delicious wedges. Some are even rubbed down in kinky flavors. Look for Sartori's Black Pepper BellaVitano or Beehive's Barely Buzzed, coated in espresso and lavender. If you want something straight up naked, try my gateway cheese, SarVecchio.
Cheese Orphans
At almost every cheese counter, there is a wonderful little bin of what I call "cheese orphans," or odds and ends that are looking for a home. You can usually find a crazy variety of cheeses for just a couple dollars. Just make sure they look lively and were cut within the past week.


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Austria (Brian MacWilliams): 2; 1.205 points.
England (Steve Merritt): 6; 10.843 points.
France (Pete Wesoloski): 1; 0.301 points.
Germany (Jake Trotta): 13; 50.904 points.
Italy (Mike Morrison): 0; 0.000 points.
Russia (Dan Perlman): 1; 0.301 points.
Turkey (Cori Neslund): 11; 36.446 points.
The board pics are here.
The supply center chart is here. The updated league standings, here.
Merritt is a friend of Jake Trotta's; Wesoloski was recruited by Brandon Fogel, who was on hand to teach and help run the game. Neslund found us on Meetup and had previously shown up on a Red Wednesday to audit the club.
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Art Wynwood hasn't raised the curtain yet on its inaugural edition, but it has already surpassed Art Basel Miami Beach in at least one category. The spin-off of Art Miami, taking place President's Day Weekend, February 16-20, has announced its exhibitor list of more than 50 galleries and nearly a quarter of participants are local spaces.
That's more than the number of South Florida galleries (which you could count on your fingers) that managed to purchase a toehold at the Miami Beach Convention Center during the past decade of Basel.
With decidedly more of a homegrown flavor, Art Wynwood has corralled 500 artists from 13 countries who will be exhibiting an arsenal of contemporary works from every conceivable genre. On view you'll find paintings, photography, sculpture, video, and new media -- not to mention conceptual and urban street art. Some of the countries represented at the fair include Austria, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Taking place at the capacious, 100,000-square-foot Art Miami Pavilion, located in Midtown, the five-day fair even boasts something called the "the flying murals of Wynwood".
Commissioned by area developer and arts activist Tony Goldman, his soaring murals will be installed in Art Wynwood's VIP Lounge and include works by international talent such as Retna, How & Nosm, DAZE, Aiko, and Futura.
Joining Bernice Steinbaum Gallery and Cernuda Arte, two of the chosen galleries that have cracked the snooty Basel blockade in the past decade, Art Wynwood's roster also ropes in Dot Fiftyone Gallery, Hardcore Art Contemporary Space, Pan American Art Projects and Kavachnina Contemporary among other locals.
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Perhaps, most importantly, Art Wynwood is showcasing how the Magic City's burgeoning art scene has begun flexing its muscles year round.
"This is a wonderful example of how Miami -- and specifically Wynwood -- has evolved into a year-round arts destination. I think I speak on behalf of the entire Wynwood community in welcoming and supporting Art Wynwood," Goldman says.
For more info on Art Wynwood and a full list of participants visit art-wynwood.com.
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Left Luggage
Left Luggage Service in Oxford
Need to store your baggage while you explore Oxford, take a guided tour, or go shopping?
There is a Left Luggage Facility at the Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad Street, OX1 3AS.
The information centre is about 5 minutes' walk from the bus station at Gloucester Green or 10 minutes from Oxford rail station, and close to the city centre attractions, museums, Oxford University buildings and Colleges.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm
Sunday: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
For seasonal hours please see our Visitor Information Centre page
Prices per item
£5 for up to 3 hours
£8 for same-day, longer than 3 hours
£10 for up to 24 hours
There is no advance booking, simply come to the Information Centre with your bags and photo ID. We will check your bags, ask you to sign our Terms & Conditions and keep your bags securely until your return.


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Inspirational Card Sketches - scrummy sketch & knew which stamp set I wanted to play with this week.
La-La Land Crafts Blog - The challenge this week is Stitching. Please use stitching somewhere on your card or other papercraft project. It can be machine stitching, hand stitching or faux stitching.
I have coloured all the images with my Promarkers & shimmer chalks. The tree toppers were then sewn onto the backing paper . . . many thanks La- La Land . . . and further layered onto other papers. Finally the last layer was stitched to my base card using my sewing machine. All papers are from Basic Grey.
Now please believe me when I say the card does look better in the flesh and I will take a new photo tomorrow & hope it turns out a lot better ! Off to do some baking now . . . blueberry muffins . . . we've got visitors tomorrow.
Hope you also have a fun Sunday,
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text: Amelia Skinner opened Phillips & Skinner in 2007 after her collection of rare and unusual objects became too large for the family home. Phillips & Skinner came about after Amelia had spent many hours of her childhood pottering around on Portobello Road in London and in her late Fathers shop, E.S.Phillips & Sons which is now her sisters shop Katrina Phillips. Amelia's Father was an infamous Antiques dealer specialising in Stained Glass and ecclesiastical antiques.


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The Shins are finally back with a new single, "Dead Alive" a track that shows the band with a sound that is a bit less produced and more psychedelic than the songs in Port Of Morrow, their last album, and closer to their early days.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
The Shins: "Dead Alive"
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The Mary Onettes: "Juna"
Swedish indie popsters The Mary Onettes, are back with "Juna" their first single in a long while, a song that is the centerpiece of an Oxford advertising campaign in Europe and has been produced by Dan Lissvik. It is a great track with a very ethereal, dream-pop feel that matches perfectly with their new label, Cascine.
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Mainland: "Permission Slip"
Mainland are a Brooklyn based band whose new single "Permission Slip" sits somewhere in the middle of indie pop and alternative rock,, it's a great catchy track with plenty of hooks and those infectious "oohs" and "uuhs" that will get stuck in your head for hours.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Title Tracks: "Low Cool"
"Low Cool" is the new single from Washington DC trio Title Tracks, a first teaser of a new album called Long Dream, their third, coming out next month. The track is an excellent power pop jam, the kind of catchy, classic and hooky guitar driven song so rare to find this days.
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
Cloud Nothings: "Modern Act"
Cloud Nothings announced yesterday the release of a new album for June 27th, a record called "Life Without Sound" that has "Modern Act" as it's first teaser, a song that sees the Cleveland band reducing their traditional angst ridden sound in favour of a more gentle and melodic approach.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Deep Sea Arcade: "Learning To Fly"
Four years since Deep Sea Arcade's excellent debut Outlands, we finally have news from the Australian indie rockers. "Learning To Fly" is their superb new single, a track that seamlessly blends their characteristic psychedelia infused pop with some new electronic touches. A new album is expected early next year.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Potty Mounth: "Smash Hit"
Potty Mouth have a record coming out next year, and looks like they are changing a bit the punk-pop sound of their excellent debut for a more polished, bigger and closer to 90's indie rock and power pop sound, which is a good thing, specially with songs as catchy and great as this "Smash Hit". Really looking forward for the new lp.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Forth Wanderers: "Know Better"
Forth Wanderers are a really young quintet from Monclair, New Jersey, fronted by vocalist Ava Triling and they are releasing their new Ep, Slop, on November 11th. "Know Better", taken from that record, is a good example of their cute and catchy DIY indie pop.
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Ladies, today I would like to shed some insight into the topic of the other woman (OW). As wives, we are often shocked that another woman would have an affair with our husband without a care in the world. What type of woman would do that? The hard core truth is that it is very easy to become the other woman. I understand that sometimes the OW will honestly not know the man she is dating is married. But often the OW is aware of the situation and will continue to cheat. Below are 7 reasons why:
1) Your husband constantly feeds her lies. He will tell the OW that he is separated, going through a divorce or that he is living with his wife for the sake of the kids. He will portray the wife as a low-life that he never should have married. Why? Because the OW wants to make herself feel better about cheating, and the more horribly the wife is portrayed, the better the OW feels about the situation.
2) The lies become her story, and she wants to believe them, so she chooses to observe what benefits her story. Instead of focusing on sleeping with a married man, she focuses on the lies that the husband tells her. And because she likes your husband's company, she doesn't push the buttons since she would rather not know the truth.
3) Because of the lies that she is being told by the husband, she has been set up to believe that she is 'helping' the marriage. She is fulfilling the husband's desires so he doesn't get frustrated and 'just leave'.
4) She tells herself that the issues concerning the husband and the marriage are not 'her' issues because she is not married. She didn't make the commitment, he did.
5) She wants a part time man. She is too busy (work, kids) to really entertain a full time relationship, so going out occasionally with a married man is the perfect solution. She doesn't really care about the husband or the husband's family. She wants to enjoy herself and have a good time, and if it happens to be with a married man, oh well. As long as she has a good time, she doesn't care.
6) The husband treats the OW better than most other men would. The husband will buy her gifts, take her out to nice places, and make her feel special. And if she is not used to this type of treatment, she is not going to want to stop engaging with the husband; she enjoys the gifts and attention.
7) 'Not my fault' – many times the other woman will say that if your husband is straying. It's not her fault that you are not making your husband happy and that someone else can. You should be a better wife.
I know some of this may be hard to read as the wife, but it's important for me to shed some light on this perspective so that you can get an understanding of how another woman would knowingly sleep with your husband. Unfortunately, this mindset that I talk about above is very popular. And of course, when the OW realizes that she has been told a bunch of lies, she gets angry and often engages the wife to inform her of the affair.


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Reflections on passing away
Death remains the great unknown, so how can one opt for it through suicide or euthanasia? Or is voluntary death the shortening of an unbearable life? Yet life itself is top priority for refugees and so many others who simply don't want to die.
You will die.
This may trouble you. Living happily may preclude too much unwelcome consciousness of your inevitable death: "He who lives now, forgetting time so to say, lives forever" to more or less comprehensibly paraphrase Wittgenstein. Though living forever might be a rather boring prospect, contemplating one's own death is not always a comfortable thought.
But then what is one actually thinking about when one thinks about death and dying? I cannot literally say: "I am dead". So I cannot know what it is to be dead. Believers may think they go to heaven, hell or somewhere in between, but then belief is not a good foundation for knowledge.
Of course we do know what the death of others means to us. The passing away of loved ones is a terrible loss. Not because they are dead (what is death?), but because they are no longer there. Like Joost Zwagerman, a most gifted and highly esteemed novelist and art critic who ended his own life earlier this week. Why? One asks oneself time and again: what moves human beings to opt for death and not for life? How can one choose a totally unknown option?
There are no answers to such questions. In fact the issue of life versus death itself is a conceptual mess. How is life v. non-life to be decided within life? Suicide and euthanasia may be better conceived in terms of shorter v. longer lives. Somebody who is terminally suffering may want to spare herself the continuation of excruciating pain, knowing that she will die anyway. This may be a dramatic but still rational decision in the end.
Does the same hold true for suicide as a consequence of depression and other mental issues? How can one predict one's own life, except for stages of terminal illness? Hard to say one would think, especially when one is still young. But then suicide may oftentimes not be so much a rational decision as a desperate last move.
So many others die involuntarily, like the lifeless refugee child on the beach pictured the world over. Life and death mean nothing to him anymore, just as his no longer being there means everything to his former next of kin. And he is far from alone in having his life so unjustly, drastically and violently shortened.
He just wanted to live, like most of us. Without life there is nothing to long for. Why death? For Joost Zwagerman, as for so many others like him, for so many refugees who never reach their destinations, for so many others not wanting to die but to live?
The forestalling of suicide through mental health care may still be much improved. Refugee policies may be revised in order to save human lives in the first place. So many other policies may be reformed with a view to saving human life. All other ends in life presuppose life itself, so life ought to trump everything. Not because death is terrible in itself, but because we want to live life.


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The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health assembles into a single volume a quarter-century's worth of hard-won knowledge about men's health — knowledge that men need to lead longer, healthier lives.
More than twenty-five years ago, researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health began what have become the largest aggregate studies ever of men's health. Tracking 96,000 American men over decades, these studies provide the ultimate resource on what keeps men healthy — and what doesn't. The result is The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health:
- Features the most current information on the health-preserving functions of diet, exercise, and over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Gives straight answers to questions like when drinking alcohol is beneficial and when it's not
- Offers advice on behavior modification and stress control
- Includes all the crucial information on diseases that are particularly important to men, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, erectile dysfunction, and kidney and bladder problems
- Provides an easy-to-navigate guide to the health-care system that gives balanced views on the benefits and drawbacks of common medical tests
With the authority that only the world's largest and best-known medical school can provide, and the lively, clear presentation that is the hallmark of Harvard Men's Health Watch, the monthly newsletter edited by Dr. Simon, The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health is an essential reference for every man — and for everyone who cares about a man's health.
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Paperback: 485 pages
Publisher: Free Press (February 3, 2004)
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Karina N. O'Rourke is an artist in the truest sense of the word. While earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the field of Fine Arts Cultural Studies, she was afforded the ability to pursue her interests in theater, dance, painting, and music in an academic atmosphere.
A final semester studying Arts Law, predominantly focused on copyright laws, reignited her aspiration to write at a professional level.
In a direct contrast to academia, the driving force within Miss O'Rourke's life has been unbridled creativity and an uncompromising artistic vision.
Influenced by musicians, inspired by emotions, and encouraged by her parents and immediate friends, a dream has become a reality.
Affectionately known as AeroGem, this self-described "old soul with a young spirit", has lived a nomadic lifestyle within four continents, choosing to make Canada her permanent home.
A very personal name, which made it's debut during the 90's, with the dawn of the internet age. What began as a mere cyber-handle, would become much more in the offline realm.
The alias "AeroGem" is derived from the 1988 album 'Gems', by Aerosmith. Karina accredits the band's music, history, and attitude, as perhaps the greatest influence during her formative years.
The name also appears on Karina's high school graduation ring, solidifying the brand.
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I'm pleased to welcome Katie Van Ark to Michigander Monday!
Debbie: Katie, please tell us a little bit about yourself.
Katie: As a child, I never imagined I'd be a writer. I grew up in Michigan knowing I was going to be a teacher. I earned teaching degrees from Alma College and Grand Valley and spent twelve years working in public education. I mostly worked with inner city children, and I was always telling them that if they were willing to put in the work that they could be anything they wanted to be. So I decided I'd better practice what I was preaching and I learned to figure skate, something which had been a secret deep desire from my childhood. I worked my way up to attend the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships, where I got to skate a gold-medal winning interpretive program (like show style skating) on the 1980 Miracle rink in Lake Placid, NY. And it was actually my skating that inspired my first novel.
Debbie: And, of course, we want to know all about your book.
Katie: The Boy Next Door is a young adult figure skating romance. It's the story of two teens who have grown up being not only figure skating partners but also next door neighbors. When their coach tells them it's time for a more mature program, they have to decide if a romantic relationship is worth risking their partnership. It's a dual first-person point of view so readers get to hear both Maddy's and Gabe's sides of the story.
Debbie: Other books or projects on the horizon?
Katie: A companion book to The Boy Next Door is with my editor at the moment. (Happy dance!) I'm also working on a young adult fantasy novel for my creative thesis at Vermont College of Fine Arts, where I'm finishing up an MFA in writing for children and young adults. It's inspired by Norse mythology and is sort of a Lord of the Rings legends meet the forbidden romance of Twilight mash-up.
Debbie: Upcoming appearances?
Katie: I'll be joining fellow Michigan authors Cori McCarthy and Amy Rose Capetta at Schuler Books in Lansing on May 2, 2015 for a YA panel event. For those outside of Michigan, I'll also be on Macmillan's "Summer of Swoon" tour visiting Cincinnati, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Saratoga Springs, NY, and New Brunswick, NJ in mid-May.
Debbie: Do you have a favorite Michigan bookstore? And/or a favorite Michigan library?
Katie: I have to give a shout out to Reader's World and Herrick District Library, both in Holland. I love having a bookstore that I can walk to downtown and complimentary dog biscuits for canine walking companions are always good, too. I grew up across the street from Herrick and am forever indebted to the librarians for their summer reading programs – that was how I spent my summer vacation every year. Fortunately, I was never hit by a car crossing the street while reading!
Debbie: How about a favorite place in Michigan?
Katie: My whole family loves Ludington State Park. It's been a tradition since I was a child and one that my husband and I are now continuing with our daughters. The opportunities for hiking, canoeing, and swimming at this park are incredible - there's so many varied terrains. And downtown Ludington is perfect when we're ready for a break from roughing it or just craving some House of Flavors. Their children's museum is also fantastic.
Debbie: Do you have a Michigan event or happening that you love to attend?
Katie: Shameless promotion of my hometown here but I do so love Tulip Time. I earned my varsity letter in Dutch Dancing. (Not joking!) Come over to Holland the first week of May for wooden shoes and elephant ears. I am also a big fan of Art Prize in Grand Rapids.
Debbie: A few fun Michigan people we should all know about?
Katie: Of course, as a skater, I'm extremely proud of the hot bed of skating talent in the Detroit area, including Olympic gold medalists in ice dance, Meryl Davis and Charlie White. As a former school teacher, I'd also like to thank my many Michigan colleagues who are continuing to give their best to our children. These aren't easy times for teachers but they keep making a difference one day at a time. And of course, be sure to check out fellow Michigan YA authors Cori McCarthy and Amy Rose Capetta. Cori's newest YA book, Breaking Sky, was hailed by Kirkus as "quite possibly the next Big Thing" and Amy's space opera books have been compared to TV's Firefly.
Debbie: Something you'd like a non-Michigander to know about Michigan?
Katie: The Great Lakes State has so much to offer beyond the great lakes – we residents might complain about snow drifts higher than our heads and humid summers but there's a reason we put up with them. Whether it's blueberry farms in summer, fall color tours, or skiing in winter, there's something to enjoy here any time of year.
Debbie: Very true! Last question: Some folks in Michigan refer to themselves as Michiganders, others as Michiganians. For our ongoing vote tally, are you a Michigander or a Michiganian?
Katie: Michigander. :-)
Debbie: Katie, we'll add you to the Michigander column. Thank you very much for joining us today for Michigander Monday!
Monday, April 27, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Saturday, April 18 appearance with Dan Hanna at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
If you're in the Los Angeles area, please come see Dan Hanna and me this Saturday at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books!
We'll be at the Once Upon A Time booth at 10 AM Saturday for a signing, and then at the "Reading By 9 Children's Stage" at 12:05 PM Saturday for a reading.
Full schedule here.
See you there!
We'll be at the Once Upon A Time booth at 10 AM Saturday for a signing, and then at the "Reading By 9 Children's Stage" at 12:05 PM Saturday for a reading.
Full schedule here.
See you there!
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24 November 2015
This week for Ten on Tuesday, Carole asks us to list things that make us feel thankful - but then adds a twist by saying to list things making you thankful right now.
After some thought, here is my list of 10 Things I Am Thankful For Right Now:
1. Thanksgiving itself. It is one of my favorite holidays, and definitely the coziest one, in my opinion. I love making food that I seldom/never make any other time of year. I love watching parades, dog shows, stupid movies, and just existing.
2. Four-day weekends. I'll take it and enjoy every second!
3. Knowing how to read. Every now and then, I'm reminded that there are still plenty of people who have never learned to read, and I cannot imagine my life without reading.
4. NaBloPoMo. Truly! It has made me think more, since a post a day is not the usual for me. And I've enjoyed reading others' daily posts, and finding out that people are reading and commenting on my blog here. It's been fun, if some days challenging. :-)
5. Safety. I take it for granted, but at the same time, I also realize I have a pretty safe existence, and a WHOLE LOT better one than others.
6. Health. I'm doing pretty well, and that makes me happy *and* thankful. Even though I think I might be coming down with a cold, it's OK as long as it's just a cold.
7. Our house. It of course falls into the larger category of thankfulness for shelter, but it is also appropriate here, because it is such a quirky little old row house, on a teeny street in Center City Philadelphia.
8. Laughter. If I didn't have the ability to laugh at myself and/or to be amused, I'm not sure I would find life very interesting or even worthwhile.
9. Solitude. I am for the most part happiest when I am left to my own devices.
10. Train sounds. I think I've said before that I have spent most of my life living someplace where I could hear trains. Train sounds are the comfort food of my ears.
That's it for now. This is one of those lists that are easy, but hard, and could also go on forever. But these are my ten things. Right.Now.
NaBloPoMo Day #24
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- Wanderingcatstudio said...
I too love train sounds, and have always lived by a rail line. When we moved to the place we are now, I was upset because while we were only two towns over on the same rail line, we were further from it, and there was a lot more industry between us and it - the chances of hearing it were really lessened. The trains also aren't allowed to blow their whistles before each crossing here either.
But... not long after we moved in.. I was in the yard, and I could hear a train chugging along... I'd completely forgotten, there's a rail line that runs up the escarpment a kilometre behind our house (it's also the same line that runs by my Mom's house, where I use to live!). No whistles... but still that comforting chugga-chugga click-click-click as it makes it's way up the side of the escarpment.
- Bonny said...
I'm with you on being thankful for Thanksgiving itself; I love the food, leftovers, and the fact that there is no stressful gift-giving. Also reading! I just read some worldwide literacy statistics, and while the worldwide literacy rate is 83%, it's as low as 24% for females in Afghanistan and 19% overall in Niger. Hard to imagine life without reading. :-(
- Kwizgiver said...
Lots of ponderables on your list--I hadn't thought of several on your list, especially solitude.
Happy Thanksgiving.
- AsKatKnits said...
Great list and yes to #9 - a major reason I love working from home. I like the solitude!
Have a very happy Thanksgiving!
- KSD said...
I am with you on trains. I couldn't have put how I feel about them in any better words.
- Kym said...
Thanksgiving is my VERY favorite holiday! I love the food and the togetherness and the coziness. I also love the focus on gratitude and giving thanks! (As opposed to the giving/getting presents.) Your list is wonderful -- thoughtful and inspiring. (I, too, love train sounds. My dad was a brakeman/switchman for the Union Pacific railroad, so train sounds always make me think of my dad!)
- Araignee said...
If I had made my own list it would have read almost exactly like yours. Trains, solitude, cozy Thanksgivings, etc. Uncanny!
- elns said...
I love the laughter and the train sounds. It seems to let us see "you" a bit more. These two things evoke a comfort for me. It might not be train sounds specifically for me, but I understand your appreciation of them. All the best!
#10 --- I thought I was the only one that loves the sound of trains.
I grew up living along the (at the time) Hatboro Local. And, I do mean RIGHT ALONG ---- the train headlight would shine IN our dining room window of our apartment. Yes, I missed a lot of punch lines of comedy shows on the TV, but it was all worth it.
I think now it is the Warminster Local and for awhile was the R5 line. Whatever you call it ......as a kid and teen, it was my FREEDOM!


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"I am currently a pharmaceutical sales rep with a reputable company. I want to advance my career as an MSL in the diabetes field. I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and have more than 10 years of clinical experience. I'm looking for a Masters program that fits into my work schedule and family (2 children)."
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Jane's Answer:
You may be aware that most MSL positions require doctorate level education. If you are looking to advance your career by means of acquiring more education, it may be more strategic to consider a doctorate level degree instead of a masters level degree.
I know this is not what you wanted to hear. It does takes much more time and resources, but if you are going to invest in schooling, going after a masters degree may not help you very much in the long term plan as a MSL.
That said, I am concerned about the feasibility of the whole situation. Embarking on any education is a big deal – it takes a tremendous amount of resources (time, energy) – not just an issue of tuition and finances. Depending on the age of your children, getting into any degree program where you would need to either attend classes or fulfill coursework requirements in addition the research needed to posit a thesis / dissertation – it is no small feat.
I am obviously going to project my own experiences here, but when I was working on my dissertation (once I finished all my PhD experiments) – that felt like a full time job. Back then, I was working as a sales rep, during my pre-MSL days. It was tough to juggle – and I had NO kids at the time.
Now, I'm in the process of writing a book that is the length of a dissertation and I approached it somewhat like a PhD research topic using qualitative research methods. This time, I have 1 kid and a business, which runs like a full time job. And it feels like an even tougher juggle.
What I'm concerned about is the total sacrifice and risk that you must make to get to "goal". Maybe it warrants looking at a different path to goal, if indeed your ultimate goal is to transition from sales to medical affairs.
I asked 2 of my medical affairs colleagues who currently work in the diabetes field. Here is what each said:
Senior MSL's Response:
I agree with your assessment – don't waste time on a master's when most (if not all) companies are looking for a "terminal" degree as a minimum entry requirement – exceptions are becoming harder to come by. She would still hit the "non-doctorate" ceiling. The diabetes field is not much different from other disease states – same or similar companies (and their directors and vp's) operate there.
Online programs are becoming more accepted, so a possibility that may accommodate her family time would be a PhD (or EdD or Sc.D) in a physical or psycho-social discipline (from conversations with executives, the degree is the first thing; if you can justify why you chose the particular area of study, then that's okay too).
Without knowing more of the specifics, it sounds that she has experience with a branded company; coupling that with her RD/CDE background is probably the next issue. A training program like yours would help in that regard. In addition, she should start building/enhancing her resume/linkedin account with letters of recommendation and appropriate projects/extra assignments.
MSL Director's Response:
I think your advice is sound in that an advanced degree (Ph.D.) is going to be required by most or all companies at some point. That's a shame because some of the best MSLs I've ever had were BSN, RNs. An RD, CDE does not seem to hold much cachet with KOLs but is acceptable for some roles with companies that have a diabetes focus. If she wants to go after another degree to better position herself as an MSL candidate, a Ph.D. would be best.
There is one caveat I'd offer. She may want to talk with the Director over the MSL program for her company and fine out what would be required for her to be a candidate for an MSL role. Get it in writing. That way, she can focus on meeting that goal. Once she has MSL experience, the degree becomes less important.


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Brampton real estate is much sought after by homebuyers looking to take advantage of suburban life without sacrificing urban living. One of Canada's largest and fastest growing cities, Brampton boasts tree-lined residential neighbourhoods, an abundance of green space and a strong sense of community.
The population sits at just over half a million, with many residents working and living in Brampton. Industry is growing and thriving and features a diverse economy including advanced manufacturing, information and communication technology, business services, life sciences, food and beverage service and retail administration logistics. Alternatively, for those residents who choose to commute, Brampton boasts excellent transportation links with easy access to major highways and rapid transit to downtown Toronto.
Brampton real estate agents agree that the mix of older homes coupled with newer developments, including condominiums and townhouses make it easy to find your dream home within this active community. Especially popular are newer developments like Fletcher's Meadow and Snelgrove where so many families are finding their groove.
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There's no shortage of community activities in Flower City. The Downtown and Queen Street Corridor are home to popular year-round events including annual festivals, parades and celebrations in Garden Square. In winter, families strap on their skates and head to Gage Park Skating Trail while on Saturdays, from June to October, thousands flock to the Brampton Farmer's Market—one of the largest in Ontario with over 100 vendors selling everything from local produce to multicultural foods and handmade crafts.
Culture seekers can head to the Great War Flying Museum, followed by the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archive and the Rose Theatre while sports enthusiasts can get their hearts pounding at the local YMCA, at the Brampton Tennis Club, or at the historical Memorial Arena.
Of course what would the weekend be without a trip to Bramalea City Centre where the fashion forward get their fix. With over a million square feet of retail space, there really is something for everyone
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How do the Satta Matka Players Prepare to Win Big
Satta Matka is a number gamble – here you have to gambles with numbers and earn money – you need to choose the right numbers so that you can earn better. This gambling activity began in Mumbai and later on because of raid problems the gambling dens were closed in Mumbai and later on they were relocated to Gujarat and Rajasthan – since then the Satta Matka has thrived and come a long way. Whatever gambling game you are in there are three simple rules to be followed – these are three golden tips which can be followed for the Satta matka. These tips are very useful for those who are general bettors – these tips are also called as the punter tips or rather Satta Matka gambling tips.
Those who wish to win in the matka should follow them as far as possible – this will make you a winner always.
The first rule called as the golden rule of the game – is that you should gamble with less amount of money – this essentially means that you should gamble with an amount that you can afford and while playing if you lose more and you are in need of more money then you should stop gambling for certain period of time. This is the first rule which the player should follow ardently.
Gamble with a very limited amount – it always better to start the gambling with almost half the money – thus you need not bother to take a chance for the next day.
You should not be greedy – be happy in whatever you win.
You should always adopt a one way winning strategy – in the matka chart you should start with the minimal betting amounts. You should start winning gradually and slowly and when you start winning you need to increase the portion of your amount in a very calculated manner. If the profit is on an increasing trend then you can put in more money without much risk but you have to sure of your winning.
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Monday, January 21, 2008
Time to Start Buying? Maybe, Maybe Not
Trading was halted Tuesday on the Sensex after 9.5% drop in market value.
The Nikkei, Hang Seng, and other Asian indexes are also down dramatically in Tuesday trading.
Keep your powder dry.
The TSX is down nearly 5% this morning and down well over 10% year to date. We are back into 2006 territory for the level of the TSX and I am getting calls from clients now to sell everything. This is, from my past experience, the time to start buying. Most people are their own worst enemy to their long term financial health. They buy when they should be selling and the sell when they should be buying.
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- mohican said...
I am not suggesting that the down days are over here, it just seems to me that people are getting panicky and generally this is an indicator to me that it is time to start buying.
- 8:35 AM, January 21, 2008
So you don't see us at the top if a 1929 type event then?
- 8:57 AM, January 21, 2008
- Fencesitter said...
But isn't that the same psychology that would cause a dead cat bounce? If the majority of lemmings are going to be selling today and tomorrow (when they read tomorrows newspaper headlines), wouldn't the slide continue for some time?
BTW, we are also approaching not just 2006 levels, but also summer of 2000 levels.
- 8:57 AM, January 21, 2008
- M- said...
FWIW, I don't think the market has priced in the problems coming down the line, in terms of US-induced weakness. While there may be some good deals to be had during this selloff, I'm not confident enough about the market to get back in for a while still.
It also causes me a great deal of concern that lots of retirees are selling their mutual funds and moving into GICs, since that money's lost from the market for a long, long time.
- 9:16 AM, January 21, 2008
- Dignan said...
With The TSX being highly weighted in commodities I see more downside than upside potential with weakness in commodity prices and demand just starting to show.
- 9:30 AM, January 21, 2008
- Warren said...
Tough to catch a falling knife. With that in mind I'm still going to look for deals, and I'm not selling anything.
With the RRSP deadline approaching I'm going to add to my position in a few dividend stocks I like long term, otherwise I'm holding cash.
Like in real estate, I think its better to try and get in during the trough or just as things begin to rise again. Its too tough to call how low things will go.
- 9:43 AM, January 21, 2008
- condohype said...
It's panicky now and it's interesting to see how the market is reacting. Once again, investors don't seem to understand that stocks are for the long term.
- 9:44 AM, January 21, 2008
- mohican said...
Averaging into a market like this one would seem to be a wise idea. Yes, equities are a long-term investment and if you can't handle these sorts of swings, you shouldn't own too many stocks.
- 10:10 AM, January 21, 2008
- Roger said...
Something to consider from this newspaper article: Don't crash amid turmoil
And let me remind you: Among the 10 worst crashes in history, Black Monday on Oct. 19, 1987, didn't make the list. Why? It was a one-day plunge, followed by a decent correction.
It's the silent killers, like years of volatility after the hi-tech bubble burst in 2000, which hurt the most. Though markets went on to score new highs, some investors have yet to make up their losses.
Here's something to think about: With the Great Crash of 1929, which ushered in the Great Depression, a $1,000 investment in September 1929 was worth only $108 by July 1932, and a full recovery wasn't made until 22 years later.
- 10:21 AM, January 21, 2008
- Robert Reynolds - HMR Insurance said...
It's going to be a bumpy ride. there will be big down days and there will be big up days, but overall there are going to be more down days. does anyone care to speculate on how low and how long?
I think the US is already in recession mode. When the USA coughs Canada gets a cold, I think we will be following suit by late spring but wont go as deep or as long as the USA. There is going to be a lot of volatility over the next 3 months as emotion gets the best of people, followed by a smoother decline for about 6 months after. The market will level out in the fall and will turn the corner and start to climb in December.
That, or stagflation will eat us all for lunch.
- 10:50 AM, January 21, 2008
- Robert Reynolds - HMR Insurance said...
Oh I forgot to mention
Dollar Cost Averaging is your friend right now.
- 11:25 AM, January 21, 2008
- Ryan said...
I still think the market has more downside risk than it has recovery potential, so I'm not going to move any of my cash or bonds into stocks. Mostly I just stick with monthly contributions and rebalance every six months or so. The professionals can try to guess where the market is going, I'll just stick with my plan.
- 11:55 AM, January 21, 2008
- solipsist said...
I think that this is just the beginning.
I'm calling a low of 8700 @ TSX, but it might stay there a long while.
It's not just RE that is over-priced.
I am not selling any of my stocks right now. They are all down.
- 4:23 PM, January 21, 2008
- exvancouverite said...
I think that this is just the beginning.
Well, like they say.
Easy come. Easy go.
- 6:03 PM, January 21, 2008
- Strataman said...
mohican "it just seems to me that people are getting panicky and generally this is an indicator to me that it is time to start buying." I have to disagree on this one, when people stop selling and buying, in another words when people are apathetic towards the market, that is when you should buy. However many will do exactly what you say and many dead cat bounces will occur. Stay out of it or buy shot for the long term!
- 7:55 PM, January 21, 2008
- Strataman said...
Sorry SHORT for the long term (3 years)
- 7:56 PM, January 21, 2008
- Roger said...
mohican said
it just seems to me that people are getting panicky and generally this is an indicator to me that it is time to start buying.
I think the bulk of the trading so far has been the big players - hedge funds, institutionals, program trading etc. The retail investor is being assured by the investment community to hang in there and not panic sell. Most interviews on TV have shown the typical investor is worried but not paniced yet.
Tuesday is a different story. The US retail and institutional investors have been on the sidelines today watching it all. There will be another plunge tonight in Asia and Europe and tomorrow the NA exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq, TSE) will tank. On Wednesday the first big wave of retail investors will unload and we will be close to the bottom.
Interesting to see that common shares of some banks (BoM, CIBC) are yielding over 5% at their new price
- 8:20 PM, January 21, 2008
- freako said...
I think it is way to early to be buying, but that is just my honest opinion. This party is just getting started, and it will affect ALL of us in a very severe way. Yes, even those of us who lived within our means and have few risky investments.
The ultimate culprit is of course the excess liquidity and the related housinb bubble. And I am doubly frustrated with the talking heads who keep assuring us that all is well because of our strong economy and all the Chinese resource buying blah blah blah.
The other thing is that we the financial news will be jam packed with "experts" who will try to convince us that we have reached bottom, or that we have strong fundamentals. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if some dousche bag suggests we buy RE because it is safer than equities.
- 9:42 PM, January 21, 2008
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