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What To Do When You're Procrastinating?
Well, today is the day after St. Patrick's day and my head hurts just a wee bit.
I have just written a political article on Hillary Clinton. This could also be why my head hurts.
I have many more things that I should be doing right now…like researching how to market a blog, writing an article on one of many topics that I've jotted down, or preparing for the impending visit from a "friend" who is upset with me because she says that I was "flirty" last night.
Flirty? She would best them all in this category. Oh, right, I forgot, in a relationship the rules are not the same for both parties. Better to not defend myself; I'll just listen and acquiesce. Actually, I probably won't and this will be my undoing.
But, my head hurts, and all of that is too much to think about right now.
I'm procrastinating and have just found great company in this pursuit: Lev Yilmaz.
He created the video below:
I've now entertained myself on his "Tales of Mere Existence" series for a good hour.
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South African motorists can expect further relief at the pumps in February, with mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund showing a slight drop in the petrol price.
The data shows the petrol price at an over-recovery of 12 cents per litre for both grades, and around 35 cents per litre for diesel.
Illuminating paraffin could see a drop of 33 cents per litre, next month.
The fuel price is determined by fluctuations in the price of international petroleum, and the changes in the exchange rate between the rand and US dollar.
The rand has held firm against the dollar at the start of January, with US data and international trade tensions pushing the currency below R14 to the greenback.
Things could shift slightly as the SARB Monetary Policy Committee starts its three-day meeting on Tuesday, leading up to the interest rate announcement on Thursday, which could bring some volatility locally.
Oil prices, meanwhile, edged upwards in the first half of the month, pushing above $60 a barrel – however weaker economic data from China this week has drawn prices down again, with the current spot price sitting at just under $59 a barrel.
Should market conditions persist to the end of the month, South Africans will see a third month of petrol price drops, following the two significant decreases seen in December and January, which saw a combined reduction of R3 per litre.
Analysts have noted that local politics, including elections in May, and investor confidence – things that impact the rand and exchange rate – will determine the course for the petrol price in 2019.
Here is the expected petrol price based on mid-month estimates:
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The Men's Health Peer Education (MHPE) program raises awareness about men's health issues and encourages men to share responsibility for their own health and wellbeing.
The program began as a result of the Vietnam Veterans' Health Study revealing a higher rate of health issues among Vietnam Veterans. The program operates across all Australian states and territories, through a network of trained volunteers working with the veteran and ex-service community.
Sharing health information
Volunteers share health information in a range of ways, including the following:
- giving a talk on a health issue at an ex-service organisation meeting
- setting up or working with a 'Men's Shed'
- running a stand at a community expo, field day or health conference
- organising or supporting a Veterans' Health Week and/or International Men's Health Week event
- distributing the MHPE Magazine and other health resources
- chatting about health issues to a mate at a barbeque
- encouraging and supporting veterans to participate in DVA Health Promotion initiatives such as Pit Stop training, the Cooking for one or two program and 10,000 Steps Challenge
MHPE online
The Men's Health Peer Education program provides the following online resources:
- MHPE Volunteer Resource Manual
- Online MHPE Magazine
- Health Quiz
- Contact details for obtaining more information
Men's Health Peer Education Magazine
The latest issue of Men's Health Peer Education Magazine is available online or you can order a free copy of the magazine by completing the following order form and emailing it to DVA's men's health.
The MHPE Magazine is published twice a year. Each issue covers a topical health theme with articles contributed by health professionals, DVA staff and MHPE volunteers.
Health quiz
To help you manage your health and wellbeing we have also developed a quick health quiz and health information guide available via the following link:
DVA MHPE coordinators
For specific information about Men's Health Peer Education in your state or territory, contact the relevant DVA MHPE Coordinator provided in the following table:
|State/territory coordinators
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|Email address
|QLD DVA MHPE Coordinator
|DVA Brisbane
|07 3223 8715
|WA DVA MHPE Coordinator
|DVA Perth
|08 9366 8591
|VIC DVA MHPE Coordinator
|DVA Melbourne
|03 9284 6285
03 9284 6729
|TAS DVA MPHE Coordinator
|DVA Hobart
|03 6221 6735
|NT DVA MHPE Coordinator
|DVA Darwin
|08 8935 1426
|SA DVA MHPE Coordinator
|DVA Adelaide
|08 8290 0301
|NSW & ACT DVA MHPE Coordinator
|DVA Sydney
|02 9213 7661
DVA MHPE Coordinators can also be contacted by contacting DVA.
If contacting by mail, send to:
MHPE State/ Territory Coordinator
Department Veterans' Affairs
GPO Box 9998
Brisbane QLD 4001
Acknowledgements and permissions
DVA undertakes regular reviews of the MHPE pages to ensure the accuracy of the health education information supplied. Any decision about personal health requirements should be taken in conjunction with professional medical advice.
DVA thanks Mr David Moles, Vietnam Veteran and Chairman of the Tasmanian pilot project, for his help in setting up the national Men's Health Peer Education program. DVA is grateful to all health care providers and organisations that have assisted MHPE by providing health education material and expert advice.


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I love decorating for fall. Unlike decorating for specific holidays, fall decorating can be left out and enjoyed for months. Plus, the warm colors make my home feel cozy and comfy.
Decorating for fall doesn't have to break the bank, though! Here are some inexpensive, easy fall decorating ideas that will warm up your home as the weather gets cooler.
I decorated our home for fall using items from craft stores, discount stores, and second-hand stores and sales. The leaves and berries on the table and in the galvanized buckets hanging on the brick came from a craft store – on sale and even less with a coupon!
The galvanized flower buckets are from an estate sale, and the burlap came from my craft stash (but you can find burlap like that at craft stores for a few dollars). You can create the same look with new galvanized buckets by painting them with some chalky-finish paint and then lightly distressing them with fine-grit sandpaper or steel wool.
Mini-pumpkins from the grocery store make great place card holders. Add your guests' initials or names to the pumpkins with a paint pen or Sharpie and place them at their seats.
Pine cones make great place card holders, too. Collect pine cones from your yard and bake them in a 200 degree oven for about 30 minutes (to kill any lingering bugs that might be in them). Add a card or mailing label to create a festive fall place card.
You can make table runners easily and inexpensively from leftover fabric:
Measure and cut the fabric and then glue or sew a hem to prevent fraying. It's a super-easy project that takes less than an hour to complete! I like layering a few runners going different directions on the table, to give the tabletop some texture and interest.
Adding a small rug to an entry or room makes the room feel warm and cozy. This throw rug with autumn leaves and fall colors is from Mohawk Home's sister company, American Rug Craftsmen.
The fall decorating can start at the front door with this pumpkin patch door mat.
Speaking of pumpkins, it's easy to create a pumpkin from mason jar lids! A friend gave me these lids, but you can find them at thrift stores or maybe even in your own home. Fasten them together with copper wire, and add a cork in the middle for the stem.
This is my favorite fall decor in my home: Different pumpkins with different textures – fabric, mercury glass, copper, even plastic – all from Marshalls and Michaels. All live happily together in my antique dough bowl that I got at a flea market.
Do you decorate for fall in your home? We'd love for you to share your inexpensive, easy fall decorating ideas in the comments!


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Philosophy jokes – part 3 (Why did the chicken cross the road?)
Adams, Douglas: Forty-two.
Aristotle: To actualize its potential.
Blake, William: To see heaven in a wild fowl.
Buddha: If you ask this question, you deny your own chicken-nature.
Chaucer, Geoffrey: So priketh hem nature in hir corages.
Constable: To get a better view.
Cosell, Howard: It may very well have been one of the most astonishing events to grace the annals of history. An historic, unprecedented avian biped with the temerity to attempt such an herculean achievement formerly relegated to homo sapien pedestrians is truly a remarkable occurrence.
Dali, Salvador: The Fish.
Darwin, Charles: It was the logical next step after coming down from the trees.
Derrida, Jacques: Any number of contending discourses may be discovered within the act of the chicken crossing the road, and each interpretation is equally valid as the authorial intent can never be discerned, because structuralism is DEAD, DAMMIT, DEAD!
Dickinson, Emily: Because it could not stop for death.
Donne: It crosseth for thee.
Einstein, Albert: Whether the chicken crossed the road or the road crossed the chicken depends upon your frame of reference.
Emerson, Ralph Waldo: It didn't cross the road; it transcended it.
Epicurus: For fun.
Epicurus (alternative): To ask for more cheese.
Freud, Sigmund: An die andere Seite zu kommen. (Much laughter)
The Godfather: I didn't want its mother to see it like that.
The Godfather (alternative): I gave him an offer he couldn't refuse.
von Goethe, Johann: The eternal hen-principle made it do it.
Hamlet: That is not the question.
Heisenberg, Werner: We are not sure which side of the road the chicken was on, but it was moving very fast.
Hemingway, Ernest: To die. In the rain.
Hippocrates: Because of an excess of light pink gooey stuff in its pancreas.
Hume, David: Out of custom and habit.
Dr. Johnson: Sir, had you known the Chicken for as long as I have, you would not so readily enquire, but feel rather the Need to resist such a public Display of your own lamentable and incorrigible Ignorance.
Jung, Carl: The confluence of events in the cultural gestalt necessitated that individual chickens cross roads at this historical juncture, and therefore synchronicitously brought such occurrences into being.
Kafka, Franz: Hardly the most urgent enquiry to make of a low-grade insurance clerk who woke up that morning as a hen.
Keats, John: Philosophy will clip a chicken's wings.
Leary, Timothy: Because that's the only kind of trip the Establishment would let it take.
Macbeth: To have turned back were as tedious as to go o'er.
Machiavelli, Niccolo: So that its subjects will view it with admiration, as a chicken which has the daring and courage to boldly cross the road, but also with fear, for whom among them has the strength to contend with such a paragon of avian virtue? In such a manner is the princely chicken's dominion maintained.
Marx, Karl: It was a historical inevitability.
Mr. T: If you saw me coming you'd cross the road too!
Nicholson, Jack: Cause it fucking wanted to. That's the fucking reason.
Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm: Because if you gaze too long across the Road, the Road gazes also across you.
North, Oliver: National Security was at stake.
Othello: Jealousy.
Plato: For the greater good.
Pope: It was mimicking my Lord Hervey.
Pyrrho the Skeptic: What road?
Reagan, Ronald: I forget.
Thatcher, Margaret: This chicken's not for turning.
Thoreau, Henry David: To live deliberately … and suck all the marrow out of life.
de Torquemada, Thomas: Give me ten minutes with the chicken and I'll find out.
Twain, Mark: The news of its crossing has been greatly exaggerated.
Sartre, Jean-Paul: In order to act in good faith and be true to itself, the chicken found it necessary to cross the road.
The Sphinx: You tell me.
Skinner, Burrhus Frederic: Because the external influences which had pervaded its sensorium from birth had caused it to develop in such a fashion that it would tend to cross roads, even while believing these actions to be of its own free will.
Sununu, John: The Air Force was only too happy to provide the transportation, so quite understandably the chicken availed himself of the opportunity.
Supreme Soviet: There has never been a chicken in this photograph.
Swift, Jonathan: It is, of course, inevitable that such a loathsome, filth-ridden and degraded creature as Man should assume to question the actions of one in all respects his superior.
Whitehead, Alfred North: Clearly, having fallen victim to the fallacy of misplaced concreteness.
Wilde, Oscar: Why, indeed? One's social engagements whilst in town ought never expose one to such barbarous inconvenience – although, perhaps, if one must cross a road, one may do far worse than to cross it as the chicken in question.
Wittgenstein, Ludwig: The possibility of "crossing" was encoded into the objects "chicken" and "road", and circumstances came into being which caused the actualization of this potential occurrence.
Wordsworth, William: To wander lonely as a cloud.
Yard, Molly: It was a hen!
Zeno of Elea: To prove it could never reach the other side.
This is a continuing effort, please email me if you have others.
See philosophy jokes part 1 (random) and part 2 (therefore p)


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Hawkshead Old Grammar School
The Old Grammar School in the pretty village of Hawkshead was founded in 1585 by the Archbishop of York, Edwin Sandys. It is now a museum housing a unique collection of historic items relating to the school, whose most famous pupil was William Wordsworth.
The ground floor classroom retains many old desks covered in carving done by the boys, including the poet William Wordsworth and his brother John.
Upstairs is the headmaster's study and an exhibition relating to the history of the school, the founder and William Wordsworth. A guided tour explains why the boys were allowed to carve their names in the desk, drink beer and smoke at school.
Whilst at school in Hawkshead, William lodged with Ann Tyson and her husband, who were in their sixties, first in the village, then at Colthouse where they moved in 1783. Anne Tyson's cottage is a private home, now used as a holiday cottage.
2018 Opening hours – 1st April to 31st September open Monday to Saturday, 10:30-13:00 and 13:30-17:00. Closed Sundays.
2018 Admission – £2.50 / Group discounts apply (min 12)
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Installing a double oven can be done by completing a few simple steps. It is important to keep in mind that you should use these steps only as a guide. The installation instructions that come together with the purchased oven should be followed very carefully in order for the entire process to remain completely safe. A double oven is useful especially when you need to cook many dishes at different temperatures at the same time. To set up your oven in your home, you should have basic carpentry and wiring skills.
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Turn off the electric power to the oven branch circuit. Remember to use copper wiring only. You need to use an electrical ground and not a gas pipe with a wall oven unit.
Prepare the double oven opening. If you have a cabinet without a solid bottom, you will have to install braces that will be able to hold 170 kg (375 lb). To install them, use 5 by 10 cm (2 by 4 inch) timber and adjust its length to suit your cabinet. Refer to the manual for instructions on cutout sizes and minimum clearances.
Remove the doors of your oven by pushing the hinge locks all the way down toward the door frame to the unlocked position. Put the doors aside. Slide the oven unit into the front cutout of the cabinet. When you slide it within 2.5 cm (1 inch) of the closed position, put the door out.
Drill 2 mm (3/32 inch) holes in the frame of the cabinet and all the way through to the mount holes in the front frame of the oven. Place the screws that came with the oven through the mount holes on the front at the sides of the oven opening.
Establish the electrical connections. Use an individual property grounded branch circuit. Turn the main power off and attach the flexible conduit to the junction box. The green wire typically connects to the junction box, while the white wire in the conduit connects to the white or grey wire inside the box.
Finally, place the screws that came with the oven inside the mounting holes, one on each side of the oven's top only, fastening the oven to the cabinet.


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Welcome to the third edition of Roll Call's feature that highlights the most interesting political ads of the week.
Here is what cut through the clutter:
Louisiana Senate: A Re-Election That Is Anything but the 'Big Easy' www.youtube.com/watch?v=o57WvwHJMS0
Ad buyer: Mary Landrieu for Louisiana Ad buy: It is a $200,000 ad buy, per The Los Angeles Times . The race: Democratic Sen. Mary L. Landrieu is running in a November jungle primary. Unless she takes 50 percent of the vote, she will head to a December runoff against a to-be-determined Republican rival. The race is rated a Tossup by the Rothenberg Political Report/Roll Call.
Landrieu is facing another competitive campaign, but her latest ad offers a glimpse of how she's won multiple terms. In this spot, Landrieu's father, former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu, makes the case that the stubbornness of his daughter, the Pelican State's three-term senior senator, protected Louisiana from great villains of recent years: BP, President Barack Obama and the rest of the Senate. One of the main reasons this ad works is is that the father/daughter needling isn't simply contrived eye-rolls and sarcasm. Often, family political ads are 30 seconds of strained, faux-squabbling.
Bonus points for working in the fact that Russian President Vladimir Putin banned Landrieu from traveling to Russia, 2014's badge of honor for any member of Congress.
The elder Landrieu does the N'awlins accent far better than Dennis Quaid in "The Big Easy."
Pennsylvania's 13th: Bill Clinton Helps Another Comeback Kid's Bid www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFV7fJoYrRU
Ad buyer: Marjorie Margolies for Congress Ad buy: The Margolies campaign declined to show its cards on its ad buy. Philadelphia is an expensive market, and rival candidates have accused Margolies of "dipping into funds in the primary that she designated for the general election," according to a Roll Call report . The race: Ex-Rep. Marjorie Margolies is running in a crowded Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz, who is running for governor. The winner of Tuesday's primary is all-but-certain to win the general. Margolies started the race as an early favorite, but is an underdog headed into Election Day.
Margolies is Chelsea Clinton's mother-in-law, but in this situation, Bill Clinton's appearance in an ad isn't just about family ties.
For Margolies, the Clinton favor bank dates back to 1993, when, as a member of the House, she cast what The New York Times' R.W. Apple, Jr. described at the time as "The Vote ."
Clinton's presidency was floundering, and he was desperate to pass his own budget. Margolies bit the bullet and was the deciding vote in his favor. Republicans ran that single moment against her in 1994, and she lost re-election.
"Twenty years ago, she saved the economy," Clinton said in the spot, via an excerpt from his April endorsement speech.
Clinton proved in the 2012 campaign he has a long memory when it comes to political payback, including for allies whose loyalty came in far less dramatic displays.
Emily Cahn contributed to this report. Have an ad you think we should see? Email us here with "Political Ad" in the subject line. If you are a consultant, please include media buy info if available. There's a warm seat in Roll Call hell for those who portray Web videos without any cash behind them as television ads. If you are a voter and noticed an interesting spot, please describe it and tell us the program and network where you saw it run.


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Here's the latest rundown on our latest show that we were a bit late making – now with added Burlesque dancers! (Words provided by co-host, Tony)
"We're between the wars so it's time for our Best Of Punky 2012 featuring songs from Rust, Bob Wayne, Wonk Unit, De Hoje Haele, The KDV Deviators, MFC Chicken, The Subsonics and The Caravans.
Additional Material, Zune review!, hello ladies, guess the island, Tony has your Facebook comments, Tony talks about his Christmas, Kazoo!, Toasties, Tony's International Gig Guide, we talk about New Year, we find out more about the girls, quite a long "Izzatwat" to see out 2012 and Tony reminds you how to listen.
Song 1: Rust – Oi Oi Aussie Rock N Roll
Song 2: Bob Wayne – Fuck The Law
Song 3: Wonk Unit – Spooky House
Song 4: De Hoje Haele – Ubehagelig
Song 5: The KDV Deviators – Deviator Zone 666
Song 6: MFC Chicken – Every Girl On The Tube
Song 7: The Subsonics – Lime Lime
Song 8: The Caravans – Psychobilly Popstar
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have selected Miami tight end Clive Walford with their third-round pick in the NFL draft.
The Raiders chose Walford with the 68th overall selection Friday.
Walford is a versatile player who is adept at blocking and receiving. He had 121 catches for 1,753 yards and 14 touchdowns in 49 games at Miami.
He joins a position group that includes 2013 draft pick Mychal Rivera and free agent signee Lee Smith.
Oakland picked Florida State defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. in the second round earlier on Friday. The Raiders took Alabama receiver Amari Cooper in the first round.
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If you've been here already, you'll know the culinary passion runs deep, with Mudgee now a household name among foodies across Australia.
And for those of you, who are yet to visit, allow us to set the scene. Mudgee has a rich pastoral history that is reflected in its heritage streetscapes which are wide and tree-lined, just as you would imagine a refined country town to look. The largest and most central town in the Mid-Western Council Region, Mudgee itself is perched in a valley between rolling hills and secluded within its natural surroundings.
From the fertile farmland surrounds comes great local produce available at cafes and restaurants in town, farm gate tours, cellar doors and epicurean outlets. With a continuous history of winemaking since the 1850s, Mudgee is the third largest grape-producing region in NSW. It's from this rich source that our chefs and winemakers draw inspiration, certain to delight your palate.
With a range of breath taking natural attractions, delectable wine and scrumptious local produce (designed to impress the fussiest of foodies), events to excite, an impressive boutique + chic shopping precinct, lush golf course and picturesque streetscapes, it's time you jumped in the car, hopped on a train or flew on a plane to visit Mudgee. You won't be disappointed.
And let's face it, one visit just isn't enough. You'll be sure to impress your mates at your next dinner party when you expertly pair Mudgee produce with Mudgee wine, so you may just find yourself returning sooner than you think.
Just a three and half hour road trip, or 50 minute flight, from Sydney you'll find an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether you're looking for the romance of a country escape, a place to celebrate with friends or a desire to explore our region's heritage you will find a great range of lodging options, there's such diversity in the region: a great mix of restaurants, pubs, and clubs all with different offerings.
Art has grown over the last few years with galleries, museums, sculptures in the parks; attracting artists from all over the world. Our world-class wines and wineries offer so many different varieties to suit every palate with the winemaker themselves, in most cases, on-hand to enhance the experience.
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10 Reasons to Visit the EFRC!
Jul 2, 2012
We would like to thank our supporters for their recent donations to assist with our seven new rescues. All of the cats are doing well and enjoying their new homes at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center.
We invite all feline lovers for a visit this summer. Below are the top ten reasons to make the drive to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center.
10. To attend the Summer Safari on July 14th. (http://www.exoticfelinerescuecenter.org/summer_safari.html)
9. To experience Cleo's, female serval, welcoming hiss.
8. To hear over twenty male and female lions roar simultaneously.
7. To catch Simba, male lion, playing with his blue Boomer Ball.
6. To catch a glimpse of JB and TJ, male tigers, lying in their water tanks.
5. To meet our wonderful keepers who spend hours taking care of our cats.
4. To hear Sheba, female puma, purr.
3. To be greeted with a tiger chuff.
2. To have a conversation with Felix, male tiger, otherwise known as Chewbacca.
1. To hear amazing stories of rescues.
Plan a trip to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center to experience a fun-filled hour of learning about and experiencing our BIG CATS. We are open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 PM. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under.
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Self care can take on many forms. I for one yearn for that childhood food memory, the aroma of freshly baked goods wafting out of the kitchen, warm batches of muffins cooling, and well, to be honest, me not lifting a finger- I miss those days!! I do my fair share of baking, but the inevitable time crunch of shopping, baking and cleaning up sometimes nix my spontaneous streaks of culinary greatness.
The baked goods fairy just doesn't materialize, no matter how much I protest. So in my latest journey of food explorations, and me bucking turning the oven on in the summer, I've discovered the muffin my childhood dreams are made of, with Good & Simple. Just like ma used to make, wholesome, and made with real identifiable ingredients, their delectable offerings of granola bars and muffins indulge my sweet tooth without being too saccharine, using natural flavours in their lineup like my fave Walnut + Grains with real maple syrup. After a long morning of making breakfast and lunches for the fam, it's nice to have a break, a back up plan of portability, so when I hit my day running I know I can actually eat something good too! Check out Good & Simple's lineup of muffins and bars at your local Metro or Freshco!
Thanks to Good & Simple for sponsoring this post! As with any content, my opinions are deliciously all my own.
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A Home Birthing Nurse, Baby Born In The Sac!
Scarlett's Birthday
When I first got pregnant with my fourth child I knew I wanted a natural birth. I had looked into a nurse midwife at the hospital I work with but I knew she was "too medical" and has a high c-section rate. A friend of mine, Lisa is a nurse midwife who does home births. I had always dreamed of having a home birth but I figured getting DH on board would be difficult.
We met with Lisa and surprisingly he was on board! I got a lot of slack from family and co-workers(I am a nurse). I assured them I knew to trust my body and everything would be ok. We decided that if I was going to do a home birth I would go all out and do a water birth like I had always wanted. Although my DH did not want to get in the pool-he thought it would be too messy.
I woke up having "surges" at 6:45 am. I sat on the toilet and rocked for a few moments before I woke up DH to fill up my pool in the living room. I called Lisa and when I wasn't able to talk through the surges which were coming sporadically she decided to come. I called my sister to pick up my 8 yr old daughter who stayed the night at MIL's. She was going to be there to see the birth. I sat on the toilet and rocked/breathed until the pool was ready. 30 min seemed like hours.
I got in the pool as my daughter and sister arrived. Immediately I felt the urge to push. The warm water had relaxed my body. DH called Lisa to see how close she was to the house. He was worried about having to catch the baby. I gave quick little pushes as I leaned over the side of the pool while awaiting her arrival.
My 8 yr old and sister made the baby a Happy Birthday cake in the kitchen. Red velvet (since her name is Scarlett) Whoever thinks you can tell a woman in labor to stop pushing is crazy! Lisa arrived a few minutes later. She told me to go ahead and push.
With my 8 yr old standing at the end of the pool next to Lisa our daughter Scarlett was born at 8:50 am "en caul" with a little veil around her face (the amniotic sac). Buddhist for good luck in life.
I held her wrapped in towels until her cord stopped pulsating then handed her to daddy so the placenta could be born and I could get out of the pool.
What an amazing experience for my whole family. So empowering knowing that I could trust my body and instincts. A great experience for my daughter to remember when she is having her own children-women's bodies are amazing!
I was able to relax at home uninterrupted my medical personnel with my children and have my family come see us. I was able to go to bed that night with my DH and daughter in our own bed.


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Season 7
We Watch Psych on Amazon Instant Video
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Psych: The Musical – Episode 15
Description: A deranged playwright who kills critics escapes from lockup, and Shawn and Gus must find him before he murders again. The case, however, takes a musical turn.read more
No Trout About it – Episode 14
Description: A consultant is brought in to evaluate everyone's effectiveness as detectives, but their alleged misdeeds are matched only by the quirkiness of the consultant. Pineapple Location: On the snow cone cart. See below.read more
Nip and Suck it – Episode 13
Description: A plastic surgery patient is dead and Shawn and Gus suspect a local surgeon who inconveniently—or maybe conveniently—happens to be someone whom Henry used to date. Pineapple Location: Currently unknown. Post your sightings in the comments...read more
Dead Air – Episode 12
Description: When Shawn and Gus' favorite DJ is murdered, they devise a scheme to find the perpetrator. Of course it means they must go undercover as DJs themselves. Pineapple Location: Currently unknown. Post your sightings in the comments below.read more
Office Space – Episode 11
Description: Shawn scrambles to cover for Gus when he inadvertently corrupts a crime scene and makes himself the prime suspect. Pineapple Location: One of the scratch and sniff stickers that the VP had in his suitcase when he gave Gus the promotion. See comments for...read more
The Santa Barbarian Candidate – Episode 10
Description: Shawn looks into the mayor's death, which appears to be a surfing accident, and ends up running for office in the process. Pineapple location: On the box of Shawns model he is presenting to replace the wetlands. Thanks for Ashley for being first to...read more
Juliet Wears the Pantsuit – Episode 9
Description: Shawn is his usual suspicious self about the new person in Juliet's life. Only this time he takes it a step further. He suspects the friend of murder. Elsewhere, he spends quality time with Woody. Pineapple Location: Multiple possibilities: GIve your...read more
Right Turn or Left for Dead – Episode 8
Description: Rather than party after the successful conclusion of his case, Shawn turns unusually introspective. He re-examines every decision made to determine if he could have changed the outcome. Pineapple Location: Ashley A points out that the pineapple is a...read more
Deez Nups – episode 7
Description: Lassiter's long wait is finally over, and Marlowe has said "yes" to his proposal and a quick—but mostly tasteful—wedding at a casino resort. But first up is the bachelor party Lassiter didn't want, and how to deal with the crime lord seen at the casino...read more
Cirque du soul – episode 6
Description : Gus' fun day at the circus with Rachel's son Maximus takes a turn for the serious Pineapple location: On the dry erase board behind Woody during the autopsy review. Thanks to Ashley for being the first to find/post.read more
100 Clues – Episode 5
Description: A VIP party thrown by a has-been rock star turns into a murder mystery weekend for Shawn and Gus. Pineapple Location: Thanks to Mason to be the first to post that the pineapple is the doorbell about 5 minutes into the episode. There is a pineapple in the...read more
No Country for Two Old Men, Episode 4
Description: Juliet's stepfather comes to town and Shawn is determined to forge a relationship. He just didn't think it would require a trip to Mexico to find him and his father after they are abducted. Pineapple location: Ashley Does it again. Thanks for spotting the...read more
Lassie Jerky – Episode 3
Description: The Bigfoot legend lures Shawn and Gus from civilization to the wilds when they join film students on their quest to document its existence. Pineapple Location: The majority seem to agree that the pineapple is the napkin holder behind Lassie when he is...read more
Juliet Takes a Luvvah – Episode 2
Description:Shawn has a number of reasons for his jealousy. He's unhappy with Juliet's latest assignment, an undercover operation against an online dating site. And Gus isn't at his beck and call anymore. He's at his new girlfriend's disposal. Pineapple Location:...read more
Santabarbaratown 2 – Episode 1
Description: In the aftermath of the shooting, Shawn vows to catch the shooter and anyone who helped in the heinous plot. Meanwhile, Henry struggles to survive at the hospital. Pineapple Location: On the desk in the Psych Offices during the scene with Jerk Chicken...read more


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So if you are actually reading this I'm more surprised than you are. I'm not sure what possessed me to go to my old blog... maybe it's that my DH gave me a new touch screen laptop for Christmas and I felt like playing... or that I've just been scrap deprived... probably a bit of both. I've been wandering around some of your posts and WOW!!! I'm so thrilled to see so many familiar people still scrapping and blogging... you are dedicated! I've been out of the loop a bit, I can no longer look at a layout and know all the product that was used on it nor am I up to speed on the latest techniques but I'm still scrapping a bit. Here are 2 layouts I'll share that I've done recently (definitely nothing fancy), as I said not sure about all the product used... but it's likely that most of the product comes from Freckled Fawn and Cocoa Daisy Kits... I know the game controller stamp used on the 2nd layout is from Simon Says Stamp.
Monday, January 5, 2015
4 comments:
- Julie Tucker-Wolek said...
Welcome back!!!! I have missed you!!! These are gorgeous! LOVING the colors!!!!!
- January 6, 2015 at 6:46 AM
- Lizzy Hill said...
Nice to see you blogging again---- gorgeous Pages- & who cares about what you've used to achieve that result!!!!!! Both totally different, too:);)
- January 7, 2015 at 5:55 AM
- Kirsty Vittetoe said...
Love your layout Lea, and it is so fun to have you back to blogland!
- January 8, 2015 at 9:53 PM
- Chantal Vandenberg said...
Beautiful work! Lovely style!!! :D
- January 13, 2015 at 10:40 PM
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The Royal Air Force is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and we thought there was no better way to celebrate than to put your RAF knowledge to the test.
We're halfway through our quiz asking you 100 questions about the world's most iconic airforce.
Thought the last few rounds were too easy? We've asked veteran reporters, presenters and engineers from BFBS and Forces TV to send us the most perplexing questions they could come up with.
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This is my first time to play along with Top 2 Tuesday, but again, I couldn't resist the topic! :)
This week's topic is Top 2 Favorite Celebrity Styles
For those of you who don't know, go check out the undomestic momma to see all the other bloggers choices!
Now, on to my choices......I have several celebrity fashion muses but most I like "this and that" but my top two I just love!
First, the lovely Jennifer Anniston:
I love her classic style and she just always looks so put together!
I love her red carpet style! It is always classic and sexy but never too much.
Second, and this is for my funky trendier side, Nicole Richie:
I love how she is always layering things and big chunky accessories
now I do realize she was a little crazy back in the day with her wardrobe choices, but I think motherhood calmed her down and I just love it! :)
Coming in a close 3rd and 4th was Jillian Harris from The Bachelorette (just loved her clothes!) and Blake Lively (love her, but sometimes she just needs to cover up! :))
Who are your faves?!
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OnePlus announces premium E1+ earphones made in collaboration with JBL
Many mobile manufacturers offer headphones and other audio accessories for use alongside their smartphones, including Samsung, LG and Apple. OnePlus joined that club last month with its Silver Bullet Earphones, and now the company has announced that it's got a second, more premium pair of 'phones on the way.
The OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones come in a bright red color that matches the OnePlus logo that's plastered on the firm's packaging and more. Created in collaboration with audio company JBL, the earphones feature 9mm drivers and PureBass technology that is said to offer "maximized sound." Also included is an in-line mic with three-button remote for changing tracks, altering volume and snapping photos as well as a flat, tangle-free cord.
If you're the type that's interested in the deep spec details of earphones, well, we've got those for you too:
- Driver: 9mm
- Impedance: 32Ω+/-15%
- Maximum SPL: 105dB @ 5mW
- Rated power input: 5mW
- Frequency: 10Hz-22000Hz
- Connector: 3.5mm
- Cable length: 1.2m
Compared to the OnePlus Silver Bullet Earphones, these new OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones offer a wider frequency range and a flat cable. And while we'll obviously have to wait until they're in our ears before we know how they perform, we wouldn't be surprised if the E1+ Earphones sound a bit better than their Silver Bullet siblings since they were created in collaboration with a company that's got a lot of audio experience.
The OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones will go on sale in October for $39.99.
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Our after-school programming is designed for ages 10+. For younger DJs, we recommend private lessons. Sessions meet twice a week for 6 weeks.
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Submissions for The Writers Corner (March-April Edition), with the theme: Words for Her, will be closing soon.
Through this theme we ask you to explore the words that you would write for Her. Words for Mothers. Words for Daughters. Words for Sisters. Words for Girlfriends, Wives and Lovers Lost. Words for living as, and alongside women.
Submissions can be made until February 20th and successful entries will begin showing on Instagram from 1 March, 2017.
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Canyon Services – Serving Little Cottonwood Canyon for Over 30 years!
Canyon Services has deep roots with Alta and Snowbird Ski Resorts. Founded in 1985, we've provided service to guests, our community, and property owners for over 30 years! We credit our longevity to our knowledgeable and caring staff and the variety of properties that meet the needs of all types of travelers. Through ups and downs, changes in staff, The Winter Olympics in 2002 and economic upturns and downturns, Canyon Services has weathered it all. It has been our pleasure to serve property owners and guests alike, with excellent service and management.
Our team is dedicated to continually improving guest experience by personally inspecting, rating, cleaning and maintaining each property we represent. Professional management ensures consistency and reliability, as well as white glove cleanliness for each guest. Prior to your arrival, our Reservations Team works diligently to make sure you have the perfect vacation rental for your stay! The reservations team strives to make sure all your arrangements are handled professionally and perfectly, ensuring a memorable stay. Our Operations Office is located at the Village at Sugarplum Complex with great staff on hand to help you with whatever you may need to make your vacation special. Take a tour through our site to learn more about our unique accommodations, guest specials and all the fun activities to do in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Whether you are looking for a large, luxurious private home or a small condominium, we can help you find the perfect accommodations for any size group or budget in the Alta – Snowbird area. We have wonderful options for unwinding after a day in the mountains! Whether your plans include a family vacation, a couples get-away, a guys/girls trip or a business event, our Reservations Specialists can help you plan the perfect itinerary and accommodations to meet your needs.
Activities abound in our beautiful mountain community. Whether you prefer to pack your agenda full of outdoor adventures or kick back with a luxurious spa experience, there is something here for every type of vacationer. Visit our specials page for great deals and ideas on vacation packages at one of our luxurious Alta or Snowbird rentals.
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Cleaner Water, Healthier Birds
By Rob Larose, CEO of BioSafe Systems
With public consumers' changing opinions on the use of antibiotics there is increased pressure for producers to find new ways to grow healthy flocks. The value of a clean, safe water supply is an often-overlooked resource in poultry production.
Chickens intake almost twice as much water as they do feed and the more they grow, the more water they drink. On average, daily water consumption can range from one to ten gallons per 1,000 birds depending on the season. Warmer months provide the perfect conditions for water infections like algae, bacteria, and fungi to become established along with the formation of biofilms which can harbor pathogens that can affect overall water quality as well as reduce the flow of water
Dissolved minerals can contribute to the growth of biofilms and increase the possibility of blockages. Even a low-grade build-up of mineral residue can limit water flow and result in less-than-adequate consumption for optimal bird growth and feed conversion.
Water tests performed by a reputable lab can be an invaluable tool for identifying the source of performance problems. On-farm tests can also be helpful for monitoring and improving water quality. These tests will not only indicate levels of biological contaminants and dissolved minerals but will help to identify when increased treatment options should be enacted to correct problems.
Traditional chemistries used to treat water may not be up to the modern-day task. Chlorine and hydrogen peroxide historically have performed poorly on removing mineral build-ups. Methods used in various industries such as food processing and dairies may provide some answers. Products specially formulated to dissolve and liquefy minerals are best used in conjunction with high-level products with proven efficacy in eradicating biofilms as well as sanitizing and disinfecting the water supply. Peracetic acid based chemistries are quickly becoming the sought-after method for eliminating water system impurities. They can be used in all seasons, leave no residue, and are proven effective against algae, bacteria, and biofilms.
The use of these simple, yet effective systems and biofilm treatment products will keep water quality high, reduce latent infections, and ultimately increase production on all levels.
BioSafe is one of the largest manufacturers of peracetic acid (PAA) in North America providing sustainable disease control products to customers within the animal health, meat/poultry processing and egg industries.


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There's Big Doings in the Solid State Flash Storage Market
Remember the great Storage Industry Implosion of 2011, as a number of vendors all started swallowing each other up? Now it's happening in the area of flash and solid state storage.
(Geekly aside: Technically, there is a distinction between flash and solid state storage. On a practical level, though, the terms are pretty much interchangeable these days.)
First, Western Digital and sTec announced a merger where sTec will be acquired by HGST, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Digital. sTec will be acquired for approximately $340 million in cash, or $6.85 per share, Western Digital said. "STec started its life as Simple Technology in 1990 and went public in 2000, but later sold its consumer flash business to Fabrik to focus solely on the enterprise flash business," writes Om Malik of GigaOm.
Second, SanDisk said it was paying $307 million for Smart Storage Systems, a developer of enterprise solid-state memory drives that has been owned since 2011 by the investment firm Silver Lake Partners. This is SanDisk's fourth acquisition in that market, according to the Associated Press, including FlashSoft Corp. in Feb 2012 and enterprise SSD solutions provider Pliant Technology in May 2011. "Leveraging Smart Storage's capabilities and intellectual properties, SanDisk will be able to enhance its existing enterprise SSD and software portfolio, gain economies of scale and increase share in the potential $1.6 billion enterprise SATA and SAS space," writes Zacks Equity Research, but warning that it faces tough competition from companies such as Western Digital and Seagate.
The two acquisitions happened within a week of each other.
"This SSD frenzy is being driven by data centers which are dealing with much heavier demands on the machines, and of course our need to access information quickly," Malik writes, noting that if the storage is fast enough, it can actually reduce the need for storage in an organization or service – which matters if you're someone the size of Facebook.
Flash storage startups have sprouted like mushrooms in a summer rain, receiving millions in VC funding, notes Investor's Business Daily. However, it's natural for consolidation to take place as the industry matures, winners and losers start shaking out, and VCs start itching to get their payout.
Meanwhile, one of the original big flash startups, Fusion-io – which actually went public about two years ago — is also being eyed as an acquisition target, though its value is high enough that other companies might be a better buy, writes Jordan Novet for GigaOm.
Seagate hasn't bought anybody this week yet, but invested $40 million in Virident in January, reports Investor's Business Daily.


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OK, so the brother's a bit weird. Weird albeit fascinating, because he manages to possess qualities of ridiculous narcissism, along with extreme vulnerability, sometimes simultaneously.
At at the risk of mentioning what's-her-face...yes, he is also occasionally a bit of a jerk. Yet somehow, I think he's so completely wrapped up in himself...that he's unaware of just how he comes across sometimes.
That being said, I DO believe that Kanye West is kind of a musical phenomenon. Even if he believes it himself more than anyone...I can comfortably say that he's totally right. Kanye at 33, in my eyes, is one of the most important entertainers of our time.
His short film, a 40-minute music video "Runaway" debuted on Saturday, October 23 at 8:00pm on a few music stations, including BET and MTV. It was directed by and starred Mr. West, was filmed in Prague, and written by Hype Williams.
It was a work of art.
I loved the way the images were coodinated with the mood and sounds of the songs. Unlike traditional music videos that tend to follow a standard pace and visual....this one seemed to move slowly, carefully, and with grand purpose.
I could have done without Kanye's acting, but I loved Selita Ebanks, a 27-year-old former Victoria's Secret model from the Cayman Islands. So beautiful... I'm still a bit surprised that this chick was previously engaged to Nick Cannon...and have to wonder what it is about Nick that WE don't know, why he seems to have access to the women most men could only dream about securing. But I digress...
I loved the songs! The only album of Kanye's I own is "808s & Heartbreak," and I have often played it on indefinite repeat because I love the energy it conveys. His ear for music, and sound, and composition, and layers, and textures, and emotion....SO strong. I think Kanye West is really good at communicating raw emotion through music. You can feel what he feels. He's that good.
And so my assessment of Kanye isn't coming from the perspective of a hip-hop afficiando by any means. In fact, my taste in rap music is extremely surface level: I like the hits, and I LOVE the old school. I'll definitely pick up CDs from Nas or K-OS (my favourite rappers)...and every now and then I'll give into the hype and buy a Jay-Z or Eminem album...but essentially, my appreciation for hip-hop is pretty mainstream.
That being said, Kanye West has moved me. There was something really strong about the way he put that short film together, the passion that was extremely evident, his online Tweeting while the film was on, and just his overall excitement about it. As an entertainment junkie, I absolutely LOVE when a moment like this happens...when an artist prepares and plans, and promotes...and then everything falls beautifully into sequence.
I'm sure this was one of the highlights of Kanye's career, and rightfully so.
So needless to say, I'll soon be buying my second Kanye album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" which should be released around November 22. I look forward to seeing the new cover, since the gatekeepers aren't feeling the original one.
Overall, the power of artistry was really vibrant this weekend. As a writer who NEEDS music in order to create anything, and as an individual who appreciates the entertainment industry and the passion and dedication mass communication takes...I was really grateful for this piece of work.
And so I truly believe that Kanye West did what he is supposed to do. He's an entertainer. A performer. It's obviously his calling. Regardless of who he is as a man, and how much money his diamond teeth implants cost (wtf?!)...the brother moved me this weekend.
His composition instantly manifested into my well-needed creative fuel.
I was inspired. I was motivated. His passion was contagious. I was impressed, and again, my love for the music industry and all it represents was strengthened. If we ask nothing more of the celebrities and entertainers in our world, it's that they somehow touch us through their creations.
Kanye West did a good ass job.
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Happy Tuesday! It seriously makes me happy when I get the chance to go out and shoot pictures at different places other than my house. What makes me even more happy is when I get the chance to collab with local brands as well. The world of fashion and blogging is never ending. I recently came in contact with the brand Gypsy Dust which is a local LA brand. When looking through their website here it was so hard for me to just pick one thing! I ended up picking out this cute Los Angeles Loves Me racerback tank. I loved the lightweight feel of it and I imagined myself wearing it with a peekaboo cute bralette. Low and behold my vision came to life in this outfit. Of course, I went for a boho look and added a fringe vest and sunglasses. This tank is definitely getting some wear throughout the hot months that are to come.
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text: Long weekends often inspire me to try something different, whether it's getting out and exploring a new part of the city, or in this case, baking my first bundt cake. For a little twist on the traditional, I chose to make a chocolate cake with rose buttercream frosting. I used by go-to chocolate cake (double the recipe for cake) and frosting (skip the milk) recipes, and added just a drop of rose water into the frosting. I'd recommend using a straw to dab just a bit, as the flavor can be wonderful when used in moderation and terribly floral and cloying when overused. I was pretty happy with the results, but the boy's nieces and nephew were the final taste testers and boy did they approve.


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Jessica Korda is only 20 and already one of the best players in the world, but it has not stopped her from rebuilding her swing.
The American, who won the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open two years ago at Royal Melbourne to announce herself as a world class player, has undergone a transformation of her game under new coach Grant Price, the nephew of champion male golfer Nick Price.
The capacity for golfers to tinker knows no bounds, of course, but in Korda's case, it was about prevention of injury, specifically a nagging left wrist problem that threatened her career. The changes are about shallowing her swing plane to reduce the impact on her hands and arms.
"I was very steep coming towards the ball and my hands were dropping behind me, which was putting a lot of pressure on my wrists and on my shoulders especially coming into different types of grasses,'' she said today. "It was really tough on my body and we're just changing the wing plane and making my posture better, change my grip. So I mean there was basically just strip the whole game and build it back up from Ground Zero.''
As the world No. 23, Korda is among a cluster of fine young American players pushing up the rankings, having won in the Bahamas at the start of the year. The group has been joined in the past week by Cheyenne Woods, who triumphed at Royal Pines, and that pleased her, since she knows what it feels like to carry a famous surname (Korda's father Petr was a longtime touring tennis professional who won the Australian Open in 1998).
"I've never actually played golf with Cheyenne, I only know her kind of courteously saying hello and stuff like that. It's good. It was very weird to see the name Woods on top of a leader board at a women's tournament, but it was nice. It's good for her because I know what it's like to kind of have a big last name and for her to not let it define her was awesome.''
Korda has adopted Melbourne as a second home, having travelled here many times at this time of year when she was an infant, as her father came to the Australian Open. Last year when there was a gap in her schedule she came to visit friends and played Royal Melbourne, Metropolitan and Victoria, three of the jewels of the famous sandbelt. "I've basically been coming over to Australia since I was a baby so definitely a place I love visiting. I do feel a little bit like home, I kind of know my way around and just the people are so welcoming so it's hard not to feel like I'm at home.''
She will be one of the favorites this week after her win in the Bahamas, and being in contention at Royal Pines last week. Her win at Royal Melbourne's composite course two years ago was proof that she can adapt to the links-style golf that will be in evidence this week.
"I mean, the good thing about here is that even if you can't stop it on the green, you can still kind of run it up there, run it close or definitely having good yardages this week is going to be very important and picking the right clubs and the right shots. Sometimes you're going to have to take a lower trajectory and run it in there. Sometimes you're going to try and hit it high into the wind and kind of stop it on the green. Honestly, it really just depends on the weather, how tough the golf course is going to play.''


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Saturday, May 30, 2015
Looking in Your Window
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Sunday, May 24, 2015
Fly on the Window
Indeed, technology advances — a given. But the constant? Human nature, of course.
Which presents a downside of a kind. Today's social media options are freely accessible to those with little real-world social skills. Simplistic tools for nothing more than ego validation. Personal details are put into the æther cloud without forethought.
What of that housefly buzzing at the glass? Would you give him access to the particulars of what normal people would consider private? After all, that housefly is a drone of sorts. No doubt he has lots of buddies.
As for consequences, sybylline auguration is unnecessary when such writing is already on the proverbial wall.
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Sunday, May 17, 2015
Condemnation Alley
Young Malinconico and Scarlatti had helmed the 980 ATV Explorer through the wilds of Wedgwood as bravely as they knew how. Though they had no shortage of the exploratory spirit, both were simple recruits not yet versed in the responsibilities of the safety and security of their mission and their vehicle. Alas, they realised their folly as they awoke one morning in the nonesmanneslond territory between Sheffield and Nottingham to find the 980 ATV vandalised and wrecked — no doubt by area mutants.
Indeed, a valuable lesson was learned thenceforth.
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Saturday, May 09, 2015
Classic City Arcade 0515
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Thursday, May 07, 2015
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Through the dense wood, vines and brush beyond the land of Deaf Kennedy, young Mrachnyy trudged persistently. He reached a clearing and stood for a moment taking in the scene.
Neatly trimmed fescue. Some shade from nearby trees. And at the end of the paddock, a chain-link kennel. Several German Shepherds paced curiously back and forth within the enclosure.
This was in the days before PETA, and Mrachnyy was not accustomed to seeing domesticated animals ignored in some pent-up cage, so what he proceeded to do was not some radical act, but a move based on the simplistic mirovozzrenie of any 5-year-old weaned on "Mutual of Heritageville's Wild Safari" and Laddadog:
He simply let the dogs out of their pen.
Unfortunately, repercussions involved Courier One marching young Mrachnyy up to Mrs. Ock, the knyaginya of the estate, to atone for his misdeeds.
One supposes the kid learned his lesson. But who the heck bothers having pets just to let them languish out of sight and remain ignored?
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Today's mobile phones are feature-packed and stylish. But for all that power and flair, they're shockingly fragile.
Whether you're especially clumsy or need a phone built to handle harsh work environments -- such as construction yards or outdoor environments -- rugged phones won't turn into a paperweight if you drop them on the ground or in a puddle.
But you won't find many options in retail stores. So where do you find the best rugged phone options? We've got you covered. Here are 6 excellent options for anyone looking for a phone that can take a beating.
Editor's Note: This post has been updated for 2020
Our Picks
Best Rugged Phone for Industrial/Construction Use
Known for their construction equipment, you might not expect to see CAT's name on a smartphone. But the CAT S61 features several features designed specifically for construction and industrial environments.
The thermal imaging camera, air quality sensor, and laser distance measurement tool will come in handy on-site while the IP68 water- and dust-resistance rating, MIL-STD-810G shock proofing, and the built-in protective shell will ensure the phone survives the inevitable drops and dings of work.
All of that aside, it's also a very capable smartphone. It includes an octa-core Snapdragon processor and a recent version of Android. The 5.2-inch 1080p will make detailed diagrams or images pop while also providing an immersive experience should you want to unwind with a movie after a day of working or outdoor adventures. There's even a 16MP camera with dual flash to capture pictures.
What Others Are Saying…
Reviewers have been fans of CAT's S-series of phones since its initial release years ago. Their latest model keeps this trend going.
MB Reviews says, "In terms of ruggedness, the S61 excels in every aspect, it is waterproof, dustproof and can handle lots of drops and, additionally, you also get the awesome thermal imaging camera, the laser measuring tool and the air quality sensor. This means that it takes the first place in our list."
Digital Trends praised the phone, saying, "... If you want an exceptionally tough phone with some amazing tools, look no further."
TechRadar called the CAT S61 "The best rugged smartphone on the market."
Bottom Line…
If you're looking for a smartphone that is as feature-filled as it is durable, the CAT S61 checks all the boxes.
Read More: CAT S61 Review
Get it from: Amazon
2. Doogee S90
Best Modular Rugged Phone You've Never Heard Of
Doogee has been building a reputation for high-quality rugged devices at affordable prices. Their latest release is not only rugged but fully modular.
By sliding modules on to the back of the phone, you can extend battery life, add night vision capabilities, and use your phone like a digital walkie-talkie.
The phone features both IP68 dust- and water-resistance as well as MIL-STD-810G shock resistance. However, it goes a step beyond any other pick in this with IP69K rating. This means it's also highly resistant to high-pressure liquid exposure and high-temperature liquids.
With a 6.18-inch 1080p display, the phone is as pretty to look at as it is durable. And there's Corning Gorilla Glass 4 screen protection. There's even a glove mode for easy operation while you work.
The Helio P60 octa-core processor can handle any work-related tasks with ease while also covering more entertainment-centric tasks -- such as gaming or streaming HD video.
All of this is powered by a 5050mAh battery (with an optional 5000mAh modular battery add-on) making it one of the largest batteries in this lineup if you're away from charging places for longer stretches.
What Others Are Saying…
Doogee is a relatively new name on the mobile market, but reviewers are impressed with their offerings so far.
Tech Advisor UK says, "[The phone] offers very good value for money and a decent mid-range spec, and it's as tough as phones come in 2019."
Digital Trends says, "We reckon you could easily take this phone out for longer than a weekend on a single charge and it would probably be alright — and there will be some people who will adore that idea."
TechRadar praised the phone, saying, "... In our tests the Doogee S90 performed brilliantly, racking up some of the best numbers we've seen in our benchmarks."
Bottom Line…
With its modular design and IP69K rating, the Doogee S90 features a level of flexibility and protection few phones can touch while its titanium design provides a sturdy, premium feel.
Read More: Doogee S90 Review
Get it from: Amazon
Best Rugged Phone Overall, Most Stylish Rugged Phone
Many rugged phones are hefty, chunky boxes of rubber and metal. While the AGM X3 is still a little more stout than the typical high-end phone, its clean lines and thin outer casing look much more like a consumer phone than many on this list.
Despite the slimmer design, it still comes with plenty of protection. It has both an IP68 dust- and water-resistance rating and MIL-STD-810G shock resistance. It also has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 treatment around front to keep the screen from cracking and scratching. Best of all, it achieves the IP68 rating with no weird rubber port plugs or flaps -- though it includes an extra charge port plug if you'd like to use it.
The phone includes a Snapdragon 845 processor -- the same used in most top-end 2018 phones and even has a waterproof speaker tuned by JBL to crank out the volume. There are even a dual-lens 12MP and 24MP rear camera for capturing images and a 20MP front-facing lens for video conferences.
A 5.99-inch 1080p also strikes a good balance between easy visibility and portability. There's plenty of room for complex diagrams or long documents if you need to access information while on-the-go.
The only area where the phone lacks compared to many in this lineup -- and likely the reason the phone is so trim in comparison -- is the battery. However, with a 4,100mAh battery and Quick Charge 3.0 support, it still offers more battery life than the average consumer phone and can charge from empty to full in just over 2 hours.
What Others Are Saying…
AGM is fairly well-known in the UK. However, they're a newer name on this side of the world.
Tech Radar loved the phone, saying, "Not only is it impressively rugged, but it's also packed with the kind of tech we'd expect to see in flagship phones from the likes of Apple and Samsung…"
Expert Reviews was also pleased, saying, "If you want a phone that'll survive the elements but don't want to compromise on power, look no further than the AGM X3."
Veditto highlights who this phone is perfect for, saying, "If you are an outdoor person who loves hiking an adventure or you work in harsh environment you can surely go for it without giving a second thought."
Bottom Line…
Offering the same performance as last year's best phones, the AGM X3 proves that having a rugged phone doesn't require lugging around a heavy rubberized brick with poor performance.
Read More: AGM X3 Review
Get it from: Amazon
4. Ulefone Armor 6
Best Rugged Widescreen Phone
If screen real estate is important to you, the 6.2-inch display on the Ulefone Armor 6 is sure to please. It one of the few models in this roundup to use the newer 19:9 aspect ratio found in the latest top-end phones. This means it's taller than older phones to keep the phone easy to use with one hand while offering more room for you to check out diagrams, images, instructions, messages, or other important content while working or exploring.
While the phone is heavier than your usual phone, this is because it houses a 5,000mAh battery. This means the phone will have zero issues reaching a full day on a single charge -- and might even reach two depending on how much you use your phone.
With an IP68 dust- and water-resistance rating, the phone can take dips and dirt without a problem. The design of the phone also makes it more resilient against the drops and dings of an active lifestyle.
Powering it all, you'll find an octa-core Helio P60 processor and a massive 128GB of internal storage. You can even expand storage further by up to 256GB with a microSD card.
All of this adds up to a phone ready for anything you might throw at it while looking good doing it.
What Others Are Saying...
Tech Advisor UK featured the phone near the top of their charts, calling it "... as tough as it is good-looking…"
Notebook Check put the phone through its paces and said, "In short, the Ulefone 6 is one of the best outdoor smartphones on the market…"
Tech Radar liked the phone, saying, "The Ulefone Armor 6 is pretty much your best choice right now if you want a powerful IP68-rated smartphone with plenty of character and stock Android."
Bottom Line...
Mimicking the latest phone designs with their taller screens, the Ulefone Armor 6 is as well-suited for streaming video and browsing the web as it is braving harsh environments.
Read More: Ulefone Armor 6 Review
Get it from: Amazon
5. Sonim XP8
Best Rugged Phone for First Responders
Featuring a large display and decent processing power, the Sonim XP8 doesn't offer any major features that would make it a standout on this list. In fact, it mostly offers what any other pick here does, but at a higher price.
Unless you're a first responder...
It's IP69 dust- and water-resistant, features an enhanced loudspeaker, and included a dedicated push-to-talk feature.
With access to AT&T's exclusive FirstNet network, this rugged phone will have coverage where others don't. In the case of a congested network, it will also get priority access allowing you to place calls during a crisis when every second counts.
What Others Are Saying...
Reviewer Justin Van Harn at Amazon says, "I've had multiple Sonim products over the past 3 years. I have had the Sonim XP8 for six months. I have not had one issue. The battery lasts for two days under normal use. I've never had it crash, lock up, or malfunction in any way. I've had many phones over the years. This phone by far has been the most durable and reliable."
The Verge liked the phone, saying, "... If you're someone who needs these kinds of rugged features and doesn't want to give up the convenience of a smartphone, the Sonim XP8 might fit the bill."
Reviewer CaffeinatedFalcon at AT&T says, "It's an obvious choice if you work outdoors, in unforgiving environments, etc. But if you are simply looking for a durable, solid piece of tech and don't want to give up the convenience of a smartphone, get this phone."
Bottom Line…
For the average person, there's better value in other picks in this roundup. But with access to the AT&T FirstNet network, this rugged phone offers better coverage and priority access for first responders who depend on their phone while saving the day.
Read More: Sonim XP8 Review
Get it from: AT&T | Sprint
6. Kyocera DuraXE
Best Rugged Flip Phone
If you're looking for a phone that will withstand a beating but don't need all the bells and whistles of a modern smartphone, the Kyocera DuraXE is a great choice.
The flip or clamshell design already lends it a level of durability most smartphones can't touch. But Kyocera took this a step further and wrapped the shell in a durable rubberized coating. This means you'll always have a firm grip on your phone and it'll shrug off drops and dings fairly well.
The phone is IP68 dust- and water-resistant and MIL-STD-810G shock-resistant.
There is a basic camera but it won't work for much else than the occasional snapshot as a reminder or for notes. There's also web browsing and Wi-Fi, but you're limited to the standard number pad and tiny directional arrows for navigation.
One high point of the phone is its loudspeaker. Whether you're holding to phone to your ear or using the speakerphone, you should have no trouble hearing calls -- even in noisy environments.
What Others Are Saying...
As flip phones aren't exactly mainstream anymore, reviews for this phone are a little harder to find.
However, PC Magazine reviewed the phone and found it lived up to the marketing hype, saying, "... The DuraXE is a solid choice if you view it strictly as a rugged flip phone, thanks to its good call quality and long battery life."
Reviewer Technology Rebel at Amazon says, "Take it for what it is. Phone, Email, Text with a small camera. If you're happy with that and a battery life over a week, then this is the phone for you."
Reviewer Megan Wolfe at Amazons says, "Bought this for my dad who is a tractor mechanic. He loves it because it can handle him dropping it about a dozen times a day. Been 6 months and he still loves it. Also, it's loud…"
Bottom Line…
If you're looking for the latest and great features in a rugged phone, this isn't it. But if you want a basic phone to handle calls, texts, and emails that can withstand just about anything, the Kyocera DuraXE is a great option.
Read More: Kyocera DuraXE Review
Get it from: Amazon
How We Chose
The picks in this roundup are what we think are the best rugged phones available in 2020.
We selected these models based on analysis of expert reviews from around the web, user feedback on sites like Amazon and carrier stores, forum comments on our site, social media discussions, and more.
When answering the question, "What's the best tough phone for the average buyer?", we considered the following primary criteria:
Strong Certifications
While any phone can claim its durable, IP ratings and MIL-STD ratings ensure a certain level of dependability and performance. Everyone phone in this roundup is at least IP68.
Dependable Performance
A phone that can survive anything doesn't do much good if you hate using it...
We researched each phone model in this roundup to ensure they offer will offer dependable performance for years to come.
While budgets vary from person to person, we wanted to be sure that all of our picks offer good value compared to competing models. While these might not be the most budget-friendly phones available, they are well-priced for rugged phones in 2020.
Great Feedback
The best place to find out about how a phone works is from the people using them every day. If there's a problem, reviewers will usually let you know in a hurry. All of our picks feature a range of reviews across multiple sites to ensure that information is as accurate as possible.
We compared the things most people consider when choosing a rugged phone.
In short, we did the research—so you don't have to.
Recap: Best Rugged Phones
- CAT S61: Best Rugged Phone for Industrial/Construction Use
- Doogee S90: Best Modular Rugged Phone You've Never Heard Of
- AGM X3: Best Rugged Phone Overall, Most Stylish Rugged Phone
- Ulefone Armor 6: Best Rugged Widescreen Phone
- Sonim XP8: Best Rugged Phone for First Responders
- Kyocera DuraXE: Best Rugged Flip Phone
Still Not Sure?
As this roundup shows, having a rugged phone no longer means dealing with poor performance or old hardware.
But there is still not a single pick that will be perfect for everyone.
The models above offer a variety of options across a range of price points to help you find the perfect match for both your needs and budget.
If you'd like to see additional rugged phone options, our phone comparison tool makes exploring the models available
simple. You can even compare up to 5 phones side-by-side to make it easier to see which one is right for you.
P.S. If you already own a phone and want protection from water damage without buying a whole new phone, our roundup of the best waterproof cases provides options to keep your old favorite safe from splashes, dips, and downpours.
Disclosure: You should know that in some cases, we may receive a referral fee (at no additional cost to you) for products purchased through the links on our site. These links help support our work but they do not influence our content. Our editorial recommendations are always genuine and we try to feature only the best products and services. Why trust us?


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