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Davis, Patterson hungry to contribute on offense, join Bears' culture
Bears' newest weapons on offense explain what drew them to Chicago
The two newest members of the Bears' offense, RB Mike Davis and WR-KR Cordarrelle Patterson, have at least a few things in common.
For instance, they both bring reputations for being versatile to a Matt Nagy scheme that requires it. Davis was among the NFL's most reliable pass-catching backs last season, which was also his breakthrough as a runner with a career-high 112 carries, 514 yards and a 4.6-yard clip. Patterson is listed as a receiver but became the Patriots' emergency tailback last season, when he had 42 carries and 228 yards (5.4 YPC), in addition to 21-247-3 receiving.
Patterson, of course, is also No. 2 in NFL history in kick return average (30.0 yards, trailing Bears Hall of Famer Gale Sayers' 30.6) and tied for No. 3 with six kick return touchdowns, one ahead of future Bears Hall of Famer Devin Hester.
"Every chance I get to get the ball in my hands, I just want to make explosive plays for my team," Patterson said on a teleconference Thursday, one day after his new, two-year, $10 million contract became official. "So it doesn't matter where they line me up at, I'm just trying to go out there and play for my team."
Patterson will be the primary kickoff returner from the day he first steps on the Halas Hall practice fields for a Bears team that ranked last in the NFL in average per return last season. But Davis' exact role isn't immediately clear. He alluded to that three-down ability Tuesday, also explaining that his career year resulted from earning more opportunities in the Seahawks' three-headed backfield monster.
"A running back that can do everything — catch, run, make guys miss, can also pass protect. I'm here to do it all," Davis said. " ... It just felt like every time I was able to get in [last season], I was able to make a spark or make a big play."
How often Davis is on the field in the Bears offense is still to be determined. Although the contract he signed suggests he's already the preferred option over Jordan Howard, the two-time, 1,000-plus yard back and trade candidate remains on the roster — for now — and the Bears almost assuredly will enlist more RB help, likely in next month's draft.
Both players clearly are hungry, too, and Patterson, who is fresh off winning a Super Bowl with the Patriots, pointed to the culture reigning Coach of the Year Matt Nagy has built as a driving force.
"I looked at the things Coach Nagy did this year and it was a no-brainer for me," Patterson said. "... The swag they've brought in this whole entire year, the great year they had. The culture their coach brought in, I want to be a part of that culture."
After being steeped for a year in "The Patriot Way" under Bill Belichick — arguably the greatest coach in any sport, much less the NFL — that's the highest of praise for Nagy.
Davis, who was held to only two yards from scrimmage on four touches during the Bears' Week 2 Monday night victory at Soldier Field last season, has taken notice of more than the Bears' culture and overall talent level following their first division title in eight years.
"Khalil Mack is everything, man," Davis said of the Bears' All Pro outside linebacker in a sentiment echoed by Patterson, his former Raiders teammate. "He's everything as advertised. The whole entire defense is great, man. A great defense will take you a long way and actually they played a big role in the season last year with the guys going 12-4."
Nagy and Mack clearly have helped make the Bears a destination, but one all-time legend also continues to resonate with Patterson.
"Just the hype and, as a younger guy, coming in he was one of the Gods," Patterson recalls of his first visit to Soldier Field, when Hester was still a Bear and Patterson, then a Vikings rookie, returned the opening kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown. "Getting to see him in person it was just, it was like a dream come true."
"It really is an honor and a blessing to be here," he said. "I'm actually just in the process of trying to get his phone number. Hopefully, he can give me tips of how to be as great as he was when he was here."


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I've mentioned this a few times on Facebook, but it's never a bad idea to mention it again!
The very cool Armand Rosamilia is collecting author-signed books to send overseas for troops who don't have easy access to new reading material. At last count, 136 authors (myself included) sent in 1,136 books, and the event is still going on until April. With such a huge amount to send, Armand is looking for new contacts in forward-deployed areas (such as Afghanistan and Kuwait). For specifics, check out his recent blog:
While you're there, you can also follow the link to grab a super-cool shirt if you're so inclined. The funds raised will help offset the cost of mailing everything overseas. I don't know about you, but I've no idea how much 1,000+ books is going to cost to send to the desert…I'm guessing a lot.

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text: They say you're never more than three feet from a rat in London. But what about a faceless woman, or the remains of a burnt witch? London's spine-chilling history is being brought to life this Halloween… We live in a city rich with history – some of it disturbingly creepy. Its past is well recorded, but the ghosts, ghouls, and ghastly bits have never been brought together online; until now. With Halloween just a few days away, we felt it was time fellow Londoners knew a little more about what lurks in the shadows of the Big Smoke we call home. Enter Grim London. Perhaps you're living on top of a plague pit, or next door to a baby farmer's house. Bringing the scary truths to life, Grim London is a personalised interactive map of the most spine-chilling events that have occurred across the capital.


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In this guest post, Debra Chin, 4C Early Childhood Specialist, shares some thoughts about our work with young dual language learners.
Part One: What is Code-Mixing?
Many times when our family is asked what language we speak at home our response—"We speak "Chinglish!''—always stirs people up with much laughing!"
My husband and I immigrated from Taiwan to Cincinnati 30 years ago. Chinese Mandarin, which we used in our home, is our native language and English is our second language. My two college boys were born and grew up in Cincinnati. They learned Chinese Mandarin at home and were not exposed to English until they began attending a local child care center when they were seven months old. In addition to schooling in English, the boys also attended a weekend Chinese-language school throughout their elementary years.
As the boys grew up we, as well as many families that have shared a similar linguistic journey as ours, developed our own language called "Chinglish." In our "Chinglish" language, we mix both Chinese and English words in a sentence. For example, unlike English, Chinese verbs do not have progressive aspects by adding –ing at the end. One day, I heard one of my boys answer my question by saying, "I am xi zao (洗澡)ing" meaning "I am taking a shower." "Xi zao" (洗澡) in Chinese means "take a shower." However in Chinese no change at the end of the verb is required to indicate immediacy. This is an example of code-mixing, also known as code-switching, and it is a very common practice of young dual language learners (DLL) and also adult bilinguals and is a valuable linguistic tool.
Young DLLs focus on the meaning of the language and truly demonstrate communication, which is the most important goal in learning a language. The reason that young DLLs mix their languages is they have not developed enough vocabulary and/or grammatical structures in one or both languages to express themselves entirely in each language so they borrow from the other language. Yet, even when DLLs integrate both languages in a sentence, paragraph or stream of conversation, they often honor the grammatical patterns of both languages.
Early care and education (ECE) professionals should not stop bilingual children from code-mixing. Code-mixing is a natural learning process for bilingual children and doesn't happen because children have mistaken one language for the other. Code-mixing reveals children's active construction of language learning. It's an advanced language skill for young bilinguals to know when and how to "take out" and use the relevant linguistic information stored in their brain based on what they have learned about languages— and the linguistic needs of their audience at that moment.
Many proficient adult bilinguals code-switch in informal conversations with others who are bilingual in the same languages. As their proficiency increases in both languages, bilinguals will naturally stop doing it when in a situation that demands monolingual uses of language. I notice this progression in my own daily use of the languages. For example, when I am at work around people who are English monolinguals, I use English for communication. However, when I return home to my family, I integrate both languages in conversation. Bilinguals seem to be very sensitive and adaptable to the people with whom they interact and the situations they are in.
In part two, learn about how you can support language development through encouraging code-mixing.


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Quality Sewn Devon Flags -from 1 to to 3 yard
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If you are looking for a flag for everyday flying, these are the ones for you. Hand made in the UK from heavyweight industrial polyester. Complete with toggle. A range of sizes from 1 to 3 yard.
Ideal for hotels, factories town halls etc.
A range of budget lightweight printed flags and bunting is also stocked by us.


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Kizzy, the golden boxer, looking fine.
Archive for the 'designer dogs' Category
The Kiz
Posted in designer dogs, golden retriever, tagged boxer, golden boxer, golden retriever on July 15, 2011| 4 Comments »
Posted in designer dogs, dog breeds, golden retriever, tagged golden retrievers, retrizsla, vizsla on July 7, 2011| 24 Comments »
Half golden retriever/half vizsla:
Here's a retrizsla puppy at a few months of age with an undocked vizsla puppy of the same age:
Check out the retrizsla website for more info.
I'd like to see this cross with a darker golden retriever.
A strange question about a potential designer mix
Posted in designer dogs, tagged golden retriever, pomeranian on April 14, 2011| 9 Comments »
Dark sable golden retriever/rough collie cross
Posted in designer dogs, dog breeds, golden retriever, Uncategorized, tagged golden retriever/collie cross, golden retriever/collie mix, gollie, rough collie on March 7, 2011| 12 Comments »
I've never seen this before. Most golden retriever/collie crosses are black or black-and-tan with or without some white markings.
The mix question from a while back
Posted in designer dogs, tagged Bossi-poo, boston terrier, poodle on March 1, 2011| 3 Comments »
This dog is a cross between a Boston terrier and a poodle ("Bossi-poo.")
I know the ears don't make sense, because generally, erect ears are recessive to drop ears.
However, this is not an absolute. One of the F1 boxer/corgi crosses in Bruce Cattanach's bob-tailed boxer program had erect ears. Another example of this cross also has erect ears.
Red goldendoodle puppy
Posted in designer dogs, golden retriever, goldendoodle, tagged golden retriever, goldendoodle on February 6, 2011| 6 Comments »
Very cute. Like a field line golden with a beard;
The cute puppies are…
Posted in designer dogs, tagged designer dogs on January 23, 2011| 4 Comments »
These pups are Pyrdoodles, Great Pyrenees crossed with poodles.


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Harper - Cabled Baby Hat
Downloadable pattern
Downloadable pattern
This is a PDF downloadable knitting pattern for a simple cabled baby hat. It is knit flat, on two needles using any double knit weight yarn.
You can choose to knit it in one solid colour or striped. There is an optional felt and button embellishment. The cable pattern is a simple 6 row repeat pattern and there are plenty of step by step pictures to help you. It would make an ideal project for someone who wants to try cabling for the first time. The pattern gives 4 sizes from newborn to 2 years.


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Fleeing impala takes advantage of window of opportunity to outwit hungry cheetahs
// July 12th, 2013 // General Science News
A fleeing impala was caught on film taking advantage of a window of opportunity while fleeing from a pair of cheetahs in South Africa's Kruger National Park. University of Pretoria student Samantha Pittendrigh and her friends were on a day trip at the park and stopped along with other cars to watch a pack of impalas flying across the road. It soon became apparent that the group of impalas were fleeing from a pair of hungry cheetahs that were in hot pursuit.
"The cheetahs chased the impala across the road and they disappeared into the bush, but they came back around again. We heard a loud bang [the sound of the cheetah slamming into the car] and then the people in the car started screaming 'open the door, open the door'."
The impala tried to jump over a Toyota Prado that had stopped to watch the chase, but instead flew through the vehicle's open window. The occupants of the vehicle quickly opened the side door and coaxed the impala out. The impala was uninjured in the incident.
"It's a good thing they were not chasing an elephant!", one person can be heard commenting in the video.
Watch the amazing video below.
Sources: South Africa's Independent Online, Barcraft TV
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11 Traits That Make a Dish Truly Filipino
How will you define Philippine cuisine?
When we say cuisine, it is the manner of food preparation, the dishes itself, and the eating customs of the Filipinos.
But what makes it Filipino?
In no particular order, here are eleven characteristics that make a dish truly Filipino:
Due to its geography and its colonizers, Philippine cuisine is a fusion of Polynesian origins mixed with Malaysian, Indonesian, Indian, Chinese, Spanish, American, and Japanese influences. Even the most original Filipino dish that you could think of has that particular foreign inspiration in it.
If you're going to observe, the Filipino diet is high-fat, high-protein, and high-carbohydrates. Not healthy if you compare it with Asian diets. But we are living in a tropical, agricultural country. Our race works hard under the sun, thus we need all the nutrition and energy we could get. Our dietary motto is "moderation in all things".
The Filipino taste centers on the mixture of sweet (tamis), sour (asim), salty (alat), and spicy (anghang).
However, different regions have different tastes — take for example in Luzon, the biggest and northern island of the Philippines. The Ilocos and Cordillera regions prefer their food salty; Pampanga in Central Luzon is known for its sweet taste in food; and in the Bicol region in Southern Luzon is known for its fondness of all things spicy.
Filipino foods are simple to prepare. Usual food preparations include boiling (kulo), steaming (sinaing), and roasting (inihaw).
Other methods of preparation like saute (ginisa) came from foreigners due to trade and colonization.
This is the distinctive characteristic that defines Philippine cuisine, the counterpoint. It is the pairing of two tastes resulting to something surprisingly pleasant.
For example, eating something sweet can be paired with a food that is something salty as in champorado (sweet chocolate rice porridge) and tuyo (salted dried fish).
Another pairing is the dinuguan (pork blood stew) and puto (rice flour cupcake).
Some may think this pairing is weird but once you get the taste and hang of it, you'll get used to it and crave for it.
Being in a tropical archipelago, it is important to prepare simple food like adobo that can be stored without spoiling. Tinapa (smoke-cured fish) and daing (sun-dried fish) are popular, too, because they can last for weeks without spoiling even without refrigeration.
That's the reason why locally made suka (vinegar) is a common ingredient. This is where the food's sourness comes from. Although there are other ingredients that provide sourness, it's the lowly vinegar that takes center stage. Adobo and sinigang are considered the Philippine's national food and are good examples of how Filipinos love their food sour.
Another distinct characteristic of Filipino cuisine is its being an informal and communal affair, centered around the family, and in the kitchen. If you will notice, most dining tables are in or near the kitchen. Meals are eaten with the whole family and visitors, if there are any.
In fact, one can't help but invite someone to eat with him/her by asking, "Kumain ka na ba?" (Have you eaten?) or saying, "Kain tayo (Let's eat.).
Also, the "boodle fight", a style of dining popularized by the Philippine Army which uses banana leaves spread out on the table as the main serving platter upon which is laid out portions of rice and a variety of Filipino viands, is a good example of brotherly, friendly, filial, and communal feasting.
Filipinos eat three main meals a day: almusal (breakfast), tanghalian (lunch), and hapunan (dinner) plus merienda (snack) in between.
Food is served all at once and not in courses as other foreign cuisines do. The traditional Filipino way of eating is by hand known as kamayan. One has to take a bite of the viand, a bite of rice, then pressed together with fingers.
Food is often eaten using spoon and fork, not knife and fork; and Filipinos don't usually eat with chopsticks.
Again, if you'll notice, the Filipino dining table has a small condiment set. It contains a small bottle of each: patis (fish sauce), suka (vinegar), and toyo (soy sauce). Then you'll see someone preparing a portion of his own dipping sauce in a small saucer. Filipinos want to prepare their own dipping sauce from different condiment combinations. It's this idiosyncracy that defines us, too.
Philippine cuisine uses native ingredients like the calamansi (calamondin), sampalok (tamarind), kangkong (water spinach), patis (fish sauce), bagoong (shrimp paste), and other native fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, and root crops.
Some regional dishes use rabong (bamboo shoots), seaweeds, ubod (coconut tree pith), igat (eel), kuhol (snail), kamaro (crickets), palaka (frog) and other rarely seen varieties of animal meat and seafood. You need to travel around the country to experience these exotic, local dishes as they are only available in certain regions.
So there you have it. The eleven characteristics of Filipino cuisine I could think of. And if you think I missed something, let me know.


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Energy from the Waves
2nd Edition
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Revised and substantially expanded to include the latest developments in the field, the second edition of this popular book provides a concise, non-technical account of the historical background and current research and development in the field of wave energy and its planned utilisation. It explains in simple terms the technology involved and describes the new inventions, devices and discoveries which led wave energy to be regarded as a significant future source of alternative power. The author recounts the major events leading up to today's development; the roles played by the principal characters involved, inventors, engineers and politicians and the inevitable struggle which all pioneers must face. The book concludes by discussing the environmental implications, the political conflicts and the problems which lie ahead. Also included, is a useful glossary of terms and a selected bibliography of important technical reports and further sources of information
Energy Scientists and Marine Engineers, Environmentalists, Research Establishments and Public Libraries, General Public
Table of Contents
(partial) Introduction
How it all started
What is a wave?
Back to the water wheel
How many gigawatts?
The letter from the bionics department
The first big scheme
The ship with a broken back
The duck that won't lie down
Now we copy the Japanese
How firm can it be?
Addendum: the bathtub syndrome
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- 165
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- English
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- © Pergamon 1981
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- 1st April 1981
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- 9780080983950
About the Author
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London, England
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There are many parents who work hard to come up with agreements regarding how to financially support their children. Unfortunately for many Illinois parents, a number of individuals try to evade child support payments. This can be extremely problematic for a parent trying to raise a child or children on just one income. Individuals who are pursuing missed payments do have recourse, and one recent arrest in Chicago illustrates just how costly that delinquency can be.
A warrant was issued for a 52-year-old Chicago man back in 2008 because of his failure to pay child support. According to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the man owes payments for three children. Those payments totaled more than $550,000 in past due support.
The man avoided custody for years until the Sheriff's Office Central Warrant Unit got a tip regarding his whereabouts. Law enforcement arrested the man after learning he was staying in the 4300 block of North Clarendon Avenue. The man posted a cash bond of more than $23,000 and had to report back to court in early April.
More than half a million dollars is a substantial amount of money. Child support enforcement is important, as those payments enable parents who have custody of their children to provide food, clothing, education and many more costs associated with raising the next generation. As this situation illustrates, individuals may be able to avoid making payments, but the law can catch up with them. Anyone who has been shorted on child support should contact an attorney who can help recoup that much-needed money.
Source: NBC Chicago, "Man Who Owes $550,000 in Child Support Arrested," March 27, 2014


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Why Skin Analysis is Essential
The most important part of any skin therapy treatment is the initial client skin analysis.
Without it you may as well be baking a cake without knowing the ingredients and then not following the recipe. You can mix everything together in a bowl, pour it into a dish and put it in the oven… but when it comes out the other end the result is going to be unpredictable and looking nothing like a show prize winning sponge.
It might taste ok, it is still cake after all, but it wont look exactly like you want it to. And if you over cooked it… well there's no coming back from that!
Not all recipes are right for every skin type.
By gathering as much information as possible during an advanced skin analysis, you are able to ensure that you can create a customised recipe for the skin condition and skin type that is in front of you. It's about being a master chef of skin and knowing exactly how to get those ingredients to work together to give a beautiful end result.
Treating without a thorough consultation can leave you making assumptions that are not customised to each client. This leads to the potential results being vague or non-existent and increases the risk of creating further damage to the intricate cells structures and functions. You cant come back from an over cooked cake, no matter what you try!
When a client visits my clinic, the first thing I do is to begin to understand the journey they have been on.
Their skin story started long before what I see presented before me and depending on what recipe's and ingredients they have tried before, it may or may not affect the new recipe I cook up for them.
A Skin Analysis begins with a discussion to determine the length of time they have had this skin condition, how it has changed and progressed over time and how it has made them feel. By understanding this journey it allows me to further understand the leading cause, the level of cellular damage and the correct course of treatment for their individual needs.
Having a clearer idea about a clients diet, health and lifestyle history, gives clues as to what the underlying cause or contributing factors of their skin condition might be and how we can tweak all aspects of the recipe to ensure that we are managing all of these things.
In the consultation I will find out if perhaps treatments they have had in the past have potentially contributed to the current health of their skin, or if it has helped to improve the way the skin is functioning. Knowing this also helps me determine the way this clients skin may respond to my customised treatment program or if it will even respond at all.
An Advanced Skin Analysis helps you to understand extrinsic and intrinsic factors or a skin's condition. Some we can improve others we cannot. Despite the heavy marketing of treatment modalities and product lines being 'suitable for all skin types', putting all skin conditions into one basket leads to a 'one size fits all' mentality. But every skin is different. An incorrect treatment choice can exacerbate the condition; sometimes in the case of pigmentation this can be irreversible. This is why a thorough skin analysis is vital to our clients' treatment success.
An intimate knowledge of cellular structure and function is extremely important as a skin therapist, more so than any other hands on skill.
Many therapists graduate with confidence in the 'how' to perform a treatment, but they lack confidence in what is happening to the skin on a cellular level. How does that treatment modality affect the keratinocyte and the wound-healing cascade? What other cells are involved in the story and how will the chosen modality affect them? Have I prepared the skin as best I can?
Knowing your cells and systems is vital to the results of any skin treatment program. Without consulting the findings of a skin analysis, you are just going through the motions of a treatment, believing that the results will show up at the end. But no two skins are the same so to achieve results, your program will always vary, based on the information gathered at your skin analysis.
Visit our Spa & Beauty Supplier Directory & Event Calendar for many amazing Post Graduate courses to grow your knowledge as a skin therapists ~ Nadia, Director & Founder.
Article supplied by Robyn McAlpine, Skin Therapist
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|I've been in the beauty industry 9 (almost 10) years and have a passion for skin anatomy and physiology and believe that this is a vital foundation for any skin therapist.
I am the founder of Laser Effect- a Laser and Skin clinic in Newcastle, NSW, Australia and we specialise in skin correction. I LOVE what we do and how we make clients feel! My team and I are always learning and updating our anatomy and physiology knowledge and using those skills every day with our clients.
I LOVE this industry and want to inspire fellow therapists to think outside the box, below the surface to really change the way we see skin! Not a day goes by that I don't jump out of bed, ready to change the world one skin at a time!


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DIY Gravatar in 3 Easy Steps
How do you get your avatar to show up on my blog and promote your brand, too? Glad you asked. It's easy! Oh, and it's free.
The Act of Branding
My CREATIVEGoddess blog and ecstewart.com site is hosted by WordPress. When you see avatars that accompany comments made by people like you, you may see a unique image or you may see a general blue star as a placeholder awaiting your uniqueness. If you're anything like me, we're definitely image conscious.
If you see a blue icon next to you name, it's time to swap it out and get your own gorgeous mugshot in that space! You own it, convert it!
The 3 Steps
Wordpress allows me to automatically import a universal avatar through the third party application called Gravatar. Gravatar stands for Globally Recognized Avatar, which means it can be used all over the web attached to your email. Signing up for a gravatar.com account is FREE, and all that's required is your email address. Once you've signed up you can upload your avatar image and soon after you'll start seeing it on gravatar enabled sites!
1) Sign Up for the Free Account
2) Upload your image. Here's how:
a) Within the top nav bar, you'll see 'My Account'. Click 'Manage'
b) Click 'Add New Image' (you can click on each screen shot to enlarge it just a bit bigger)
c) Find or create your image.
As you can see, I chose from my harddrive:
d) Scale the cropmarks on your chosen image to reveal your final avatar. Click 'Crop and Finish' button.
e) Choose the rating on your avatar.
It's interesting how it will show you what the image will look like if you choose 'X'.
f) Your image appears as the most recent selection and confirm.
Patience, grasshopper. Gravatar usually requires 5-10 minutes to get uploaded to their system, but you can now move on to more important things.
3) If you have a WordPress account (which I highly recommend if you're a creative type), engage your Gravatar through your profile.
a) Go into the top nav to find 'My Account' and select 'Edit Profile'
b) Find 'My Gravatar' on the far right and change it to your preferred image. You're done!
More info on where Gravatar appears, click: http://en.gravatar.com/site/implement
Show me your Gravatar!!
This quick and dirty project is one of those ways that allows you to expose your brand on the smallest of levels. It's important to note that just because your image is small, doesn't mean it's insignificant. We'd love to see how you've implemented your Gravatar.


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Wednesday, 10 August 2011
New article on Lenscratch about my series "The Photograph as Contemporary Art." Aline Smithson writes,
"It's hard to ignore a statement like: "I am interested in the changing perspectives of the photographic medium, how images are viewed and understood through the technological advances in photography and the help and hindrances this begins forth into our contemporary culture." It's pretty clear from her statement that Melinda Gibson is looking at photography in a new way. Her images are wonderfully complex and layered, and allow us to question reality."
See more here: http://www.lenscratch.com/2011/08/melinda-gibson.html
Posted by Melinda Gibson on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Monday, 1 August 2011
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes in Berlin, as HUGO by Hugo Boss launch their Spring/Summer Collection 2012 'Poetic Tailoring.' Your get to see the beautiful garments for both Men and Women that were inspired by my photomontages from the series "The Photograph as Contemporary Art." This body of work is being published as a Limited Edition Book with a Special Edition of just 33 handmade by me! Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase one of the books, contact me for details.
Posted by Melinda Gibson on Monday, August 01, 2011
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The Student Rights Project (SRP) at the University of Michigan is an interdisciplinary student organization of Law, Social Work, & Education students advocating for K-12 students facing suspension and expulsion. In partnership with the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan, we train University of Michigan graduate students to advocate for the rights of students across Southeast Michigan.
In addition to advocating for students in disciplinary hearings, SRP advocates also:
- support community outreach and youth development work;
- lobby for youth-centered and restorative school discipline policies and laws;
- provide targeted special education support for students facing disciplinary exclusion due to disability related behaviors;
- engage in non-hearing advocacy in disciplinary matters; and
- host and attend events designed to educate the university and larger community about the school-to-prison pipeline in Michigan and best practices to oppose it.
We are thrilled that you are interested in our advocacy work, and we invite you to reach out to our organization to see how you, too, can work with us to advocate for Michigan's students.


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Brand new universal 50mm v-band wastegate. The wastegate is made of high quality T304 stainless steel body and T6061 aluminum cover with anodized finished. It comes with 20PSI inside already, and extra 8PSI spring. So you can fully adjustable from 20PSI-28PSI. It has dual port, accurate boost and ultra durable diagram.
Instruction is not included. Professional installation is highly recommended!
Item exactly the same as picture shown.


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After our first go at snowmachining, I can absolutely understand the attraction of the sport. We spent a good afternoon traversing a 40 mile loop through incredibly scenic landscapes in the Petersville area, south of Denali. This was the perfect location, with vast areas of open space providing plenty of opportunities to pick up decent speed, and our Ski-Doos had no trouble at all getting up to speeds of 90mph before common sense reigned them in. Something we would definitely try again, though probably not this season given the rapidly melting snow.
The Petersville trails are a 2.5 to 3 hour drive from Anchorage. Take the Parks Highway north, past the Talkeetna and Trapper Creek turn-offs. Gate Creek Cabins have snowmachines for rental and the trails are easily accessible from the cabins.


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Fast-forward three years later. We were purchasing a new car and were debating between a seven or eight seater and Steve jokingly said "we'll get the eight seater hun....just incase we have any accidents." I held his hand, looked him square in the eyes and reassured him the doctors said there would be no more babies....we bought the eight seater! Shortly after we went on a family holiday down to the Gold Coast and on the return drive Steve and I were talking and made plans (my decision to do something for myself) for me to get a personal trainer and try and get myself back to my usual size. Two weeks after we returned home I noticed I was feeling a little bloated in my lower abdomen, so, feeling rather foolish I went to the doctor......I was pregnant!!!
No don't get me wrong....I was excited.....but man it took a lot to undo my brain from thinking we couldn't have anymore, and accepting it....to then tell myself it was possible all along! I have learnt that things happen not in our time but in the Lords time. I know there are no mistakes.....I know our beautiful girl was sent to us to bless and enrich our family.....and she fulfils this every single day.
So I say thank my Heavenly Father for the past 9 years of an ongoing blessing....and I thank my Rebecca Mary (aka BooBoo) for being such an important part of our lives.
Hug your children.....tell them you love them, over and over again...they can never hear it enough!!!!


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It normally works just fine.
Which OS? Windows? Keybindings are stored in the registry then. So it shouldn't really be possible to be an OS permission issue then.
Unless you created an ini settings file to use it in a portable mode?
There's been work for allowing exporting and importing shortcuts. But it looks like that did not land in 1.3 yet.


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Be more grateful
Be grateful.
If you are constantly caught up in what's got to be done next and what you want to achieve, then it's very easy to forget what you already have in your life and what already you have to be grateful for, I know.
The great news is that neuroscientists have shown that just the act of taking a moment to feel grateful for something instantly releases a dose of serotonin and dopamine in your brain – so the two biggest feel good hormones out there. They say it's basically the same as popping an antidepressant pill!
So if you want to feel instantly happy and appreciative of your life, my request is this. Every single morning write down three things you are grateful for – so that you can absolutely enjoy the life you have while you create that life of your dreams.
I would love to know in the comments below what you have to be grateful for right now.
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"Tai no henko: Foundation of stable
hips and the execution of ura techniques"
"The Vast Curriculum Forged in Iwama by Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba"
The Iwama aikido curriculum as disseminated by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan, has its roots in the techniques taught by Founder Morihei Ueshiba in the postwar era in Iwama, a small town in the countryside of Ibaragi Prefecture.
Morihei Ueshiba lived, farmed, and practiced his aikido with great intensity in Iwama after the war left Japan in a poverty-stricken state. For the first time in years, he was able to concentrate his efforts on the perfecting of his martial techniques and spiritual development. This period is generally regarded as the birth of aikido as recorded by Morihei's son, Kisshomaru Ueshiba. O-Sensei used the term "Takemusu Aiki" to refer to his art at this stage. The literal meaning of "Takemusu Aiki" is "Aiki which gives birth to martial techniques." Morihei explained that this was the highest level of aikido where one is capable of spontaneously executing perfect techniques.
Through a quirk of fate, Morihiro Saito, one of Ueshiba's closed disciples, found himself in a unique position to be the beneficiary of Morihei's vast knowledge. The flexibility of his job allowed him to spend large amount of time with the aikido founder on alternate days, this in contrast to the few others students who had to struggle to eke out a living in these years of great struggles.
"Daily practice begins with tai no henko. First open your fingers. The basis of ura movements is footwork. Bring the toes of your left foot to meet the toes of your partner's right foot. Turn in a circular movement into a position along your partner's side. When pivoting, open your fingers fully and extend your ki. Learn to keep your hips stable regardless of whether your partner pushes or pulls. At one time the founder executed tai no henko with a single hand, but in his later years he used both hands. Pivot around and bring the fingers of both hands to the same level."
Through a simple interface, you'll have the ability to quickly access over 500 empty-handed and weapons techniques via 1,100 links to videos and technical explanations in book format. This is the most extensive technical reference on aikido ever compiled!


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They Were Bored at Work, so They Decided to Recreate Famous Paintings with Office Supplies
Let this be a life tip to anyone that finds themselves bored at work, which i'm sure will be a lot of you, that when you are feeling bored don't just try and ride it out - do something about it! just like Chris Limbrick and Francesco Fragomeni did.
The coworkers at Squarespace in New York decided that they would spend their free time wisely by recreating famous paintings rather than sitting around the office and the results are pretty hilarious. Using just office supplies they have created an entire series that they have named "Fools Do Art."
They clearly have A LOT of office supplies.
"The Girl with the Pearl Earring" by Johannes Vermeer, 1665
"Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci, 1503-1506
"The Son of Man" by Rene Magritte, 1964
"Blonde Beauty" by Walt Otto, circa 1950′s
"Napoleon Crossing the Alps" by Jacques-Louis David, 1801
"Christ's Appearance to Mary Magdalene After the Resurrection" by Alexander Ivanov, 1835
"Two Ballet Dancers" by Edgar Degas, c. 1879
"Portrait of a Man in a Turban" by Jan van Eyck, 1433
"Thinking About Death" Frida Kahlo, 1943
"Timoclea uccide il capitano di Alessandro Magno" by Elisabetta Sirani, 1659
"The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp" by Rembrandt, c.1632
"Christina's World" by Andrew Wyeth, 1948
"Tommaso di Folco Portinari" by Hans Memling, 1470
"The Old Guitarist" by Pablo Picasso, 1903-1904
"Lady and the Unicorn: Sight," c. 1500
"David with the Head of Goliath" by Caravaggio, 1610
"The Creation of Adam" by Michelangelo, 1511-1512
More info via: foolsdoart.com, Tumblr, Instagram
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Really beautiful fabric and the fit is flattering.
Dubious night time self portraits? I hope that doesn't show up in a weirdo's search engine :) LOL
Love your shirt! My daughter used to have a lot of dresses made like this when she was little and I loved them. I never knew the sewing pattern was called shirring! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
that is fab! i love the color! so bright and springy... you look great!ReplyDelete
perfect! Will you make me one? I am the WORST dresser:(ReplyDelete
You did a great job! Gosh, it looks store bought. Did you use a pattern or just wing it? You really have me wanting to make clothes :)ReplyDelete
ADORABLE! The shirring makes the pattern on top look so much sharper. This is really cute. There might be one in my future too. Thanks for the little tute!!ReplyDelete
You did a fantastic job!!! The print is amazing, that shade of blue is wonderful!!! I wish I could sew clothes, I've never made the attempt!! I'm so scared of elastic fabric!!
Hope you have a great day!!xo Eleni
ps. Thank you for coming over to my blog and leaving me such a lovely comment:)
The top came out lovely and looks great on you.ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone. No, no pattern. I just wrapped the fabric around myself to determine the length I needed, marked a line at the bottom of my bust to start shirring and kept going until it covered my chest. Then trimmed the top and added the straps, which are just narrow tubes.ReplyDelete
Great Job!!! one of my sewing goals is to actually attempt this elastic thread. It is so coincidental that I read your project today, because I just came back from my singer shop with some elastic thread. I have always wondered how to use border prints, this is perfect.ReplyDelete
Lovely fabric, and a great top!ReplyDelete
It's adorable! That takes me back to being a kid - remember those sundresses?! I love the fabric you chose. Great job!
Great fabric. You did a really nice job, Tanya. I think you're right about the hem... it looks great!ReplyDelete
That is super cute!! I love how it looks on you!ReplyDelete
That is fabulous Tanya! I love it! Beautiful fabric and a perfect creation! Angie xoReplyDelete
What a fun and easy creation and you don't have to just find their funny looking shirred fabrics. I haven't done the shirring in years and almost forgot about it. What a gorgeous fabric too, you look so fun and summery in it!
So glad you tried the mug cake. I love how quick it is and yummy and warm and we share it too, just perfect, then you aren't eating it for breakfast lunch and dinner the next day!
I have tried winging it before and the results were less then desirable, lol. You have a true talent!ReplyDelete


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Within Dartford we have 6 Explorer Units and below is when they meet:
Hiltonia ESU Monday Nights
Johnston ESU Monday Nights
Sutton At Hone ESU Monday Nights
Livingstone ESU Wednesday Nights
Inferno ESU Thursday Nights
Cambria ESU Friday Nights
Dartford also have a Young Leaders Unit called Phantom, which is open to all young leaders in the district to help them gain experience and complete training. They will also get support to achieving their Explorer Belt award. Click here to find out more about Phantom.
To see what the County Explorer Team are organising, click here


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A poorly maintained unit does not run as efficiently as it should and requires more effort to keep your home at the proper temperature. A lack of efficiency will only lead to higher energy bills. Taking care of the internal parts of a system will ensure your system runs properly. There are several steps to maintaining the inside of a system that KAC Express air conditioning company in Spring, Texas can follow for increased efficiency.
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Collector's Gem: T-44-100
#41 Posted 14 March 2017 - 06:52 PM
#42 Posted 14 March 2017 - 08:26 PM
what the hell are you doing ? do you think we are total muppets selling this tank at that price? if this is the way you are going , you wont be lasting very long, its not as if its a heavy with an awesome gun are a med with a good gun for that matter, and also the fact that its almost the same as the standard in game 44, almost identicle apart from the side skirts, total fail , you need to fire the person who decided to make that price
#43 Posted 14 March 2017 - 11:15 PM
#44 Posted 15 March 2017 - 05:13 AM
#45 Posted 15 March 2017 - 05:21 AM
#46 Posted 15 March 2017 - 06:10 AM
#47 Posted 15 March 2017 - 09:43 AM
2goXD, on 14 March 2017 - 04:22 PM, said:
Marathon wasn't that hard for me (because i have enough tanks) so i can say the grind was somewhat worth it... but this price, i mean seriously ?!
You have to be crazy to consider buying T-44-100 instead of STA-2, M4A1 Rev or FV4202 and all of the mentioned competitors cost around 18€ less.
All of those are fast, have great guns and great gun depression, on top of that FV4202 gets a great troll turret and upper plate with amazing accuracy and pen, Rev gets an amazing 390 alpha gun and STA-2 gets this great top speed with amazing DPM.
Seriously T-44-100 isn't worth that money and it wouldn't be worth 28€ when compared to those other tanks.
Also you can get T26E5 for 9€ less and it's eats T-44 like it's nothing.
M4A1: No armor, huge tank, meh mobility
FV4202: Troll turret? Lol. This thing is huge, softer than swiss cheese and not very mobile either. Top speed isn't everything. It almost crawls uphill and doesn't turn too well.
STA-2: That's not a tank, that's a tin can which you can damage by throwing pebbles at it. The mobility isn't impressive either.
I have tried the T-44-100. It has good acceleration, good top speed, very good agility, and the gun is fabulous. Snapshot all the way. It also bounces more than you'd expect. So far I really like that tank and I don't regret the money I have spent for it. It is the only real medium premium tier 8 tank available right now in my eyes.
#48 Posted 15 March 2017 - 09:44 AM
SantarasGSX, on 15 March 2017 - 05:10 AM, said:
I think you may not have understood how to play a medium tank. Which tier 8 premium tank can do a lot in tier 10 battles anyway? I see people complain about each and every one of them when it comes down to being in a tier 10 battle with them. Pfffff.
Edited by VanHunten, 15 March 2017 - 09:44 AM.
#49 Posted 15 March 2017 - 09:45 AM
#50 Posted 15 March 2017 - 04:11 PM
Edited by guest273, 15 March 2017 - 04:11 PM.
#51 Posted 16 March 2017 - 08:47 AM
#52 Posted 16 March 2017 - 03:15 PM
I won this tank on a marathon, and I have to say that I was very suprised with that tank. I hated t44 t54 line untill t62 which is awesome. T44-100 is pure fun, very nice to play.
#53 Posted 17 March 2017 - 01:49 PM
TataAtila, on 16 March 2017 - 03:15 PM, said:
I won this tank on a marathon, and I have to say that I was very suprised with that tank. I hated t44 t54 line untill t62 which is awesome. T44-100 is pure fun, very nice to play.
I guess it's more to do with your overall experience than the tank itself.
Combining this with a good crew (which you prolly use in your premium T-44-100) this makes this tank much nicer to play than T-44 back in the day.
The fact is T-44-100 is almost perfect copy of techtree T-44 (apart sideskirts), which itself is pretty mediocre in the year of 2017.
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Rotterdam Area Guide
Where to live in Rotterdam
Published on : 10-01-2013, 13:21 by Perfect Housing
New to Rotterdam and wondering where to live? There are plenty of areas in Rotterdam to consider in the city and surrounding villages, each with its own local highlights, hotspots and charm.
Expats typically tend to settle in the city centre or one of Rotterdam's beautiful green suburbs. Many expats, for example, find their way to the trendy Kralingen and Kop van Zuid neighbourhoods, the bustling Prins Alexander district,or can be found further afield in the exclusive Hillegersberg area. For more information you can also take a look at our moving to the Netherlands guide.
City centre: Stadsdriehoek
Expat housing in the historic centre
The name Stadsdriehoek, or 'City Triangle', refers to the original triangular shape of historic Rotterdam. The modern, lively heart of the city is popular with expats for good reason: museums, shops, restaurants and some of the most interesting contemporary architecture in the country can be found in plenitude. The city's main business district, centred around the World Trade Center, is located in this area of Rotterdam.
Housing prices reflect the neighbourhood's desirability, but a range of residential options - from simple buildings with shared staircases, to modern apartments and spacious villas - ensures diversity.Parking in Stadsdriehoek is limited: new residents will likely need to wait for a parking permit, but are generally granted a temporary permit nearby for the duration of the wait.
City centre: CS Kwartier
Expat rentals near Central Station
Together with Stadsdriehoek, this area forms the heart of central Rotterdam. Bustling Central Station is one of the city's most important ports, welcoming thousands of people each day. The centre's numerous museums, shops and restaurants are all within easy reach, and the Rotterdam International School is close by. As in Stadsdriehoek, parking is limited, but temporary permits for nearby parking are generally granted for the duration of any waiting list.
Oude Westen
Multi-cultural expat housing
This lively, culturally diverse Rotterdam area is located close to Central Station and attracts many artists, entrepreneurs and creatives. Home to the city's Chinatown, the streets are lined with cosy pubs, hip cafes, trendy restaurants and small theatres. Numerous specialist shops can be found here, many featuring foreign goods. House prices tend to be relatively more affordable than in the centre, and local amenities include schools, banks, community centre, library and a local swimming pool.
Maritime Quarter / NieuweWerk
Upscale expat apartments
This upmarket neighbourhood in Rotterdam is one of the country's most affluent. Luxury apartments, magnificently transformed warehouses, museums and some of the city's best restaurants line the streets surrounding the historic harbour. Rotterdam's main recreational area, simply called The Park, and the nearby Museum Park, lend a suburban feel to this central area.
While you will pay accordingly for the pleasure of living here, the breathtaking views over the Maas River and the central location may make it worth the expense.
Ommoord / Zevenkamp
Child-friendly expat neighbourhood
Ommoord/Zevenkamp is a popular area in Rotterdam with expats thanks to its quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Child-friendly and green, this neighbourhood boosts numerous playgrounds and is well-connected to public transport. The city centre is 20 minutes away by metro, and the renowned Alexandrium mall is easily accessible.
Upmarket expat living
This beautiful, green suburb north-east of the city is extremely popular with expats and locals alike. House prices reflect its attractiveness and its chic, upmarket reputation. Several international schools are located here, and the commute to the city centre is a mere 10 minutes by public transport.
Trendy expat housing and apartments
Hip, young and international, Kralingen is just a 15 minute commute east of the city centre. The nearby lake and recreation area (KralingsePlas), the forest (KralingseBos) and the Trompenburg Arboretum contrast nicely with the ultra-modern business centre, Brainpark, and the Alexandrium shopping complex. The Erasmus University Campus can be found here and the neighbourhood is extremely well-connected to public transport and the highway system. Find an apartment in Kralingen.
Kop van Zuid
Modern expat living on the Nieuwe Maas
This newly built area in Rotterdam lies along the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas and is an international and trendy area popular with expats and business professionals. Here you'll find an interesting collection of renovated warehouses and modern apartment blocks, all at upmarket prices. The renowned Hotel New York can be found here and the imposing Erasmus Bridge is just one example of the exciting architecture that populates the area. Kop van Zuid is located in the Feijenoord district, close to the team's football stadium and is just 10 minutes by metro from the city centre.
Affordable expat housing
Located in the bustling Prins Alexander district, this is an up-and-coming expat neighbourhood east of the centre. Prices here are relatively more affordable than downtown, and its child-friendly reputation attracts many families . The area is close to Rotterdam's largest shopping centre, the Alexandrium Shopping Centre, the Erasmus University Campus and several international schools.
Vasteland – Scheepvaartkwartier- Nieuwe Werk
This upmarket neighbourhood in Rotterdam is one of the country's most affluent. Luxury apartments, magnificently transformed warehouses, museums and some of the city's best restaurants line the streets surrounding the historic harbour. Rotterdam's main recreational area, simply called The Park, and the nearby Museum Park, lend a suburban feel to this central area.
While you will pay accordingly for the pleasure of living in the Scheepvaartkwartier (Maritime Quarter) and NieuweWerk, the breathtaking views over the Maas River and the central location may make it worth the expense. Commuters can reach the city centre and central station by metro in less than 10 minutes, and the Maas Tunnel, the A13 to The Hague and Dordrecht, and the A15 to Europoort are easily accessible by car.
Use our search engine to browse through our Rotterdam apartments in your prefered neighbourhood.
More information about living in Rotterdam and its different areas can be found in our Expats in Rotterdam page.


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Environmentally Friendly Nanotechnology Utilizing Fungi
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A wrinkle is any fold or crease that appears on the skin. This is caused by too much exposure from the sun, causing skin damage, or naturally by age. Wrinkles affect both men and women and can make you look old, especially if there are many of them. Anti-wrinkle creams and other treatments have been found to smooth wrinkles.
Use an exfoliating cream on your face, especially around your mouth area. Exfoliation dissolves the surface layer of your skin, which contains dead skin cells. Look for the potent ingredient alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) complex. This chemical can help gradually diminish wrinkles and discolorations and help your skin absorb anti-wrinkle creams.
Use a high-quality anti-wrinkle cream on the affected areas. These popular creams work because they contain collagen, which are the building blocks of your skin. These creams lessen and seal the wrinkles and fine lines. You can purchase an anti-wrinkle cream at a drugstore. Ask your pharmacist which anti-wrinkle cream is good for your skin type. Follow the directions on the package before using the cream.
Stop smoking if you are already smoking, and stay away from secondhand smoke. Smoking involves puckering your lips. Doing this over and over again for many months or years can cause wrinkles to form around your mouth. Smoking can also cause skin discoloration and affect your blood circulation, making you look old.
Apply sunscreen to the affected areas to prevent further development of new wrinkles. The ultraviolet rays of the sun can cause the collagen in your skin to break down, causing wrinkles, dark spots and saggy skin. Apply a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 60 and above 30 minutes before going outside.
Prevent premature aging and wrinkles by eating foods rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help replenish, nourish and strengthen your skin. Antioxidants can make you look young, while providing you with energy and boosting your immune system. Foods rich in antioxidants include tomatoes, berries, garlic, spinach, whole grains and soy beans. Consume at least 3 cups of these types of food every day.
- Consult your physician before embarking on self treatments for wrinkles and other skin conditions.
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Have fun at these special Oregon Coast Events. Crab feeds, concerts, ballet, theater, wood carving and gem shows. Lots of things to do on the Oregon Coast.
January 10th and 11th
Fill your tummy with tasty crab at this benefit for those people in need of assistance who provide us with the wonderful fish we love to eat. The annual feed is held at the Warrenton Community Center, 170 SW Third Street from 4 pm to 8 pm. Dinner is $15 for adults and $13 for under 12's and seniors.
January 3rd
The concert will be held at the Cannon Beach History Center at 1387 South Spruce Street at 7 pm. Admission is $10. Purchase tickets by calling 503-436-9301.
January 18th
Elaine Murdy-Trucke and Lon Haynes, a former lighthouse keeper, will present the history of "Terrible Tilly" from its beginning to its decommissioning. Time: 6 pm at the Cannon Beach History Center at 1387 South Spruce Street. Admission is free.
January 24th - February 9th
The Barn Community Playhouse presents The Pajama Game. The theater is located at the corner of 12th and Ivy in Tillamook. Tickets are sold at Diamond Art Jewelers and at the door. Admission is: Adults $15, Senior/Students $10, Family of 4 - $40. For more information call 503-842-6305.
January 26th
The concert is part of the Neskowin Chamber Music Series. Concerts are held at 3 pm at The Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma on Wi-Ne-Ma Road which is off Highway 101, about three miles north of Neskowin, Oregon. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased at the door. For more information call 503-965-6499.
January 18th and 19th
Visit Oregon's largest wood carving show. Participate in carving lessons and see examples of artist's work at Chinook Winds Casino. Admission is free.
January 19th and 20th
You can find hand-blown fishing floats on Lincoln City's beaches all winter long but on certain dates they have additional glass items scattered on the beaches for you to find including glass starfish, sand dollars, and crabs. Get out on the beach early to find yours.
January 3rd to Feb 27th
Giant Pacific Octopus Encounters on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 12 pm to 1 pm. Tickets: $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers. For reservations call (541) 867-3474
January 4th to February 23rd
Sea Lion Kisses - Meet a sea lion and get a kiss. Every Saturday and Sunday 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm. Tickets: $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
January 4th to February 23rd
Behind the Scenes Tour - Every Saturday and Sunday 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
January 11th
Shark Day. A day of crafts, family activities, films and games all about sharks.
11:00am and 2:45pm - Film: The Shark Riddle (30 min)
11:30am and 3:15pm - Shark based Education Program
1:30pm - 2:30pm - Juvenile Salmon Shark Necropsy
Call 541-867-0226 for more information.
January 19th
Crab Krack for the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center
Enjoy a whole crab dinner with all the trimmings while listening to Lucky Gap Bluegrass. Time: 4 pm to 7 pm. Location: Best Western Agate Beach Inn. Get your tickets at Lincoln County Historical Society, 545 SW 9th Street in Newport. For more informaion call 541-265-7509.
January 18th and January 19th
Yachats Commons (Hwy. 101 and Fifth Street)
Time: 10 am to 4 pm.
Call 800-929-0477 for more information.
January 25th
All you can eat crab dinner. Seating times at 12:30 and 4 pm. Tickets $30 For tickets and information call 541 563-5629.
January 18th and 19th.
Concerts: The Brothers Four on January 18, 2014 and John McEuen (member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) on January 19, 2014. Features craft booths and demonstrations, jam sessions, and pie contest. For more information see the festival's web page.
January 25th
Time: 7 pm
Tickets $30 adult, $10 children. For more information: 541-997-1994
January 25th
Learn all about catching and eating crab from the fishermen themselves plus buy fresh crab right at the dock. Eat your fill at the Dungeness Crab dinner. Save some money and get your dinner tickets here. Don't wait. This is usually a sellout.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ultimate Cornbread
I have never actually been that big a fan of cornbread, but I think that is more based on having had mostly bad cornbread over the years. You know the kind I'm talking about, so dry you can't swallow it without a giant swig of tea or so sweet it's like eating some kind of cornmeal cake. Not appealing.
However, there are some meals that beg for cornbread, case in point, Brunswick stew. Last fall I took all of my leftover meat from BBQ judging and made an enormous and incredibly tasty batch of Brunswick stew, then looked for a cornbread recipe that could stand up to such a bowl of perfection. Enter the Barefoot Contessa. When none of my other cookbooks had recipes that struck quite the note I was looking for, her jalapeno cheddar cornbread sounded like a winner, and it was.
I have made it a few times now, making a few modifications along the way, and I think the one I made last week to go with another thawed batch of Brunswick stew was the epitome of cornbread.
Ultimate Cornbread
based on Ina Garten's Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
3 c all-purpose flour
1 c cornmeal
1/4 c sugar
2 tbs baking powder
2 tsp kosher salt
2 c buttermilk
3 eggs beaten
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, cooled
8 oz cheddar grated, divided
1/2 c chopped cilantro
2 large jalapenos roasted, chopped finely
1 1/2 c roasted corn
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9 glass baking dish with the butter wrappers. Stir together dry ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl combine buttermilk, eggs, butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until mostly combined, but don't over mix. Then stir in 2 cups of the cheddar, the cilantro, jalapenos and corn. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake 30-45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. If you cut it straight from the oven it falls apart a bit, so you may want to let it cool a bit. Or not.
My dad likes his with more butter and honey, but I can just eat it piping hot straight from the pan. If you make it, let me know what you think and if you think you have a better recipe, I would love to see it.
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we now live upon and dream again of other worlds
December 11, 2015
Beyond starry skies:
we now live upon and dream again of other worlds
22 comments:
- Lynn said...
Isn't that amazing to think about? Turning another planet into one like this one - maybe it would be better, who knows.
- December 15, 2015 at 6:53 AM
- desk49 said...
Yet what would we do to it?
We can't even take care of this one.
Thanks for dropping by.
- December 15, 2015 at 8:04 AM
- Snaggle Tooth said...
Kids think I'm nuts when I cry as woods are cut for new stores...
Walmart now sit where I used to catch box turtles- now they are gone... Time to let nature take most of it back
- December 15, 2015 at 4:32 PM
- desk49 said...
Yes someday even turtles
we'll never again see
- December 15, 2015 at 5:27 PM
- Elephant's Child said...
Given what we have done to this planet, I hope that we don't find a way to take over another any time soon. And cannot see any alien species welcoming us until we are 'housebroken'.
- December 17, 2015 at 9:57 PM
- Denise Covey said...
Humans are dastardly creatures when you think how we degrade this beautiful planet. We definitely don't deserve it. But we graspingly look to the galaxies, hoping to find another planet to wreak havoc on. A sad thought.
Thank you for posting for the WEP challenge--twice. I've added you to the list! And thank you for visiting my post and alerting me.
Denise :-)
- December 17, 2015 at 10:11 PM
- desk49 said...
LOL will we ever be housebroken.
We are not a very nice race are we.
- December 17, 2015 at 10:31 PM
- Yolanda Renée said...
I think there is a journey involved. Realization of what is beauty, what is important, and that life, all life matters, doesn't come easy. Maybe it's why we are separated from others in the universe and them from us. Until we learn the lessons of the playpen, we aren't allowed to leave the playpen and sully the other playpens. At least, I hope so, the thought that we could or would do damage elsewhere is just too sad!
A very thoughtful poem, though, it does make one stop and think. Thank you for participating in the WEP Holiday Celebrations Flash Fiction Challenge. Well done!
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Holiday and a prosperous and peace-filled New Year!
- December 18, 2015 at 8:40 AM
- desk49 said...
If only they could keep us in this playpen until no other world has to die.
- December 18, 2015 at 3:06 PM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
A cycle of destruction.
- December 18, 2015 at 5:39 PM
- desk49 said...
on and on and on and on
- December 18, 2015 at 6:03 PM
- odell01 said...
Last but not least, of course, especially I am a relative late-joiner and I didn't have to be the very last one. Glancing over the feedback to your poem, it seems like you have a very good idea about what makes great poetry. It is interesting that you are the person who had the idea to do a poem, and I can see that while the challenge invited almost any form of input, few people strayed too far from traditional short stories. You made some gains there by jumping in with holiday poetry and by assigning yourself the role of sci-fi poet, you, I agree, are a superb conclusion to the challenge posed by Denise and Yolanda and judged by Alex. It was all a lot of fun and I am glad I have read both short stories and poetry on the subject of the holidays, with the sci-fi theme of the challenge, and you certainly contributed a nice ending. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! With any luck, it will be a great year.
- December 18, 2015 at 8:47 PM
- desk49 said...
I'm off blushing from
the pat on the back
I'm so read in the face
I could burn a toe-sack
you shower me with praise
what will this old man do
I guess just give you thanks
and a God bless you
- December 18, 2015 at 9:01 PM
- dolorah said...
I often wonder how long it would be before Earthlings ruin planets we might eventually visit. Shame shame.
- December 19, 2015 at 12:34 AM
- Strayer said...
I think about that sometimes. I think about looking at our planet and our species behavior as if I was a visitor, a complete outsider, who knew nothing of us, our hopes, our beliefs, our motivations. Looking down I would see human colonies, how destructive the colonies are, how they have spread, how violent the species is, even within the species, the destruction, the pollution and waste.
From an outside perspective, if I heard the human species had beliefs that they thought they were special, chosen by their gods, and that these beliefs allowed them to justify violence and planetary destruction, I would scoff in disbelief.
As a cat person intent on solving feline overpopulation, I hear the arguments against the cats, that would mimic the arguments posed by an outsider against the human species and the destruction caused by it. I can imagine outsiders arguing over whether it be best to euthanize the entire human species, while kinder outsiders might advocate for TNR (trap neuter return) of humans, so at least the species could not reproduce and the destruction would be minimized.
Thanks for your thought provoking piece!
- December 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM
- D.G. Hudson said...
I don't like to think of humans as destroyers of planets, since there is usually a section of society that wants to preserve it. But if we don't become smarter as our species evolves, that's what we could be. Other planets might not be as forgiving as Earth has been and there might also be other species who dream of those same planets, who knows?
Food for thought, and musing. Enjoyed your words and the message.
- December 19, 2015 at 12:57 PM
- L.G. Keltner said...
I hope that by the time we have the technology to settle on other worlds, we'll have learned to do better in taking care of those worlds than we do now. Still, human nature is a difficult thing to overcome, so my hopes may amount to nothing.
- December 19, 2015 at 2:35 PM
- desk49 said...
I hope not as fast as they are doing this one.
Thanks for reading.
Not sure I want to be around if others come to judge us.
Also Thanks for dropping by.
D.G. Hudson:
Others out there??
Maybe they are looking at our planet and we are the food.
Not a thought I'd like to think.
A thanks to each so you I give one to.
L.G. Keltner:
I hope your hope is not for nothing.
How many ways can I say thanks
I guess just Thanks
- December 19, 2015 at 3:02 PM
- Olga Godim said...
Despite all the dismal news from around the world, I stay cautiously optimistic. I hope we'll learn one day soon. We have the capacity. Because if we don't learn soon, we'll all perish, together with our planet.
Great thought-inspiring poem.
- December 19, 2015 at 6:55 PM
- desk49 said...
I wish it was not the path we tread.
tho I fear it is.
- December 19, 2015 at 9:46 PM
- N. R. Williams said...
An interesting take on humans. I fear one that may come true. Well written.
- December 22, 2015 at 10:25 AM
- desk49 said...
N.R. Williams:
Sorry I took it down
for time has now died
Still a think you
for reading and coming by
- December 22, 2015 at 5:02 PM


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This Bugzilla instance is a read-only archive of historic NetBeans bug reports. To report a bug in NetBeans please follow the project's instructions for reporting issues.
Currently, through NetBeans 6.0 UI it is possible to run JUnit tests on a whole project or on a selected file. It would
be nice to select folders/files (or in sources either tests folders) and then be able to run tests for them, especially
this is supported by build-iml.xml. It is possible to do this using Run Target->Advanced on the xml file and then
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It's still the case for NB 6.5. As a side-effect you could multiple selection in project tree, invoke Test File by
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See also issue 143763
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When the "Test File" menu item in the Project window does not support multiple
It should either:
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Tested on 6.9 Beta
*** Bug 229778 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
*** Bug 234031 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
*** Bug 234255 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
*** Bug 143763 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
*** Bug 203078 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
Planning for next release. Thank you for reporting
When right-clicking on a package selection, it would be useful if all the following options were available:
* Run all tests in this package (excluding sub-packages)
* Run all tests in this package (including sub-packages)
* Run all tests in sub-packages (excludes current package)
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proposed fix
I am attaching the changes needed in order for this feature to work.
The user can invoke "Test Package(s)" action to test all the files under the selected package(s).
The selected package(s) must all be under source or test roots and cannot intermix.
Additionally, the user can invoke "Test File(s)" action to test all the selected file(s).
The selected file(s) can be under source or test roots and can intermix.
I am starting a review for two changes:
Added new method in o.apache.tools.ant.module.api.support.ActionUtils class
in order to also search for files under a selected package.
Modified the build-impl.xsl files for java.j2seproject, j2ee.clientproject, j2ee.ejbjarproject and web.project types.
I think this is a compatible change but I would appreciate any comments on this to avoid braking the scripts.
Please review these two changes. Any comments on the other parts are also welcomed. Thank you
Created attachment 142022 [details]
proposed fix
updated the patch to handle the case were in a maven project multiple files are selected from both source and test packages and "Test Files" action is invoked on them
Created attachment 142104 [details]
proposed fix
While trying to sync the j2se behavior to the api.support one I realised that there is no need for new method in o.apache.tools.ant.module, so I am updating the patch. Please, comment on the changes in build scripts. Thank you
Seems good to me.
Created attachment 142185 [details]
proposed fix
minor change in maven project case so that when "Test package" is invoked all tests under that package are run recusively. If there are no objections I will integrate tomorrow. Thank you
Fixed: http://hg.netbeans.org/core-main/rev/c03915e9d1b0. Thank you for the comments.


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Jun 3, 2010
Sticky Fingers: A Story of a Semi-Addiction
My name is Lisha, and I am an enabler. My son has had an addiction for the past two years and shows no signs of overcoming this obsession. Because he is nearly three years old, one might imagine his addiction involves some sort of sport, imitating animal noises, or having tantrums. In fact, my munchkin is addicted to stickers.
It all started with a sticker book his grandparents gave him when he was nearly a year old. Because it had reusable stickers with those wax-like pages, we wore that book out until it had five of its 40 pages and 2 ½ stickers left. Fearing a sticker meltdown, I bought more stickers and stuck them on the remaining handful of pages as my son slept. Upon waking up, he went straight to the place he always went – his sticker book. He opened it up, smiled from ear to ear, and probably wondered how the sticker fairy was capable of performing such a tremendous feat.
Because at this stage, my little prince was most interested in trying to peel stickers off of pages as opposed to putting them on, I was filling up empty pages at 2am. My husband would walk by, shake his head, and say something about the adhesive affecting my brain.
At a later stage, when the little fella preferred to stick stickers – onto a door, wall, table, desk, bed or one of us – instead of peel them, I was the indispensable sticker peeler offer. In one day, I was the proud peeler of 800 of the 1000 stickers in one book. Of course, that same evening, fearing that the remaining 200 stickers would disappear in all of one hour and my son would get delirium stickermens, I ran to the nearest bookshop to see if they had any of these same sticker books. Here is an account of those few minutes in the bookshop:
Me (to woman with bookshop badge on her shirt): Pardon me. Where might I find the little red sticker books with one thousand stickers inside?
Woman: Oh, I think we sold out of those.
Me: No, that's impossible. Please find one immediately.
Woman: Please, Miss, calm down. I'll have a look in the stock room.
Me: Please don't come back out here until you've found one.
Woman: (dirty look)
Me: (waiting as patiently as possible)
Me: (still waiting as patiently as possible)
Me (inside stock room): Pardon me. Ma'am, are you in here? Are you still looking for the sticker book?
Woman: You're not allowed in here. Please go back into the bookshop. I'm still looking.
Me: Do you have any idea what that sticker book means to me?
Woman: I'm guessing it means something monumental. Now please go back into the bookshop.
Me: Are you sure you don't need help looking?
Woman: Please, Ma'am, please. Go back into the bookshop before I have to call security.
Me: (waiting as patiently as possible)
Woman (exiting stock room six minutes later): I found three.
Me: All of them, I need all of them.
With my bag of books in tow, I stepped outside the shop, reached inside the bag for one of the books and proceeded to flip through it, sniff the pages and use my index finger and thumb to peel one solitary sticker and relish in a moment in which the Earth stopped, and only my digits and the bonding agent on the back of this lone sticker existed.
Who was really addicted, you ask? Good question. Since we humans often use addictions to avoid confronting something, was there something I was trying to avoid? I contemplated this for a long time, and realised that I wasn't trying to avoid having to wear the big bad wolf and pig hand puppets and act out the same scene for the hundredth time, I wasn't trying to avoid learning the difference between an apatosaurus and a brachiosaurus, nor was I trying to avoid making vegetable soup in the play kitchen (out of chocolate cake, a croissant and a burger). I wasn't avoiding anything. I was perhaps addicted, though, to seeing my son smile and laugh. Stickers seem to be his personal cloud nine.
Why? Surely the tactile component of the sticker adhesive – contemporary descendant of birch-bark-tar and plant gum – isn't the only attraction. Stickers offer so much more than this. They represent a time when my son has my undivided attention and during which he is genuinely learning. The sticker books he particularly favours are those that require matching shapes, numbers, letters, objects, colours, animals, dinosaurs or people. Thus, he is discovering his colours, numbers and the alphabet, as well as how to recognise different shapes and forms. His visual perception, along with eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are all getting a workout. And who knew stickers alone could be so beneficial for verbal communication, fostering the ability to focus, and lengthening my little guy's attention span.
Our sticker activities are also helping to develop his reading skills and boosting his and my vocabulary and knowledge. Just this week, I learned that the wings of a Blue Morpho butterfly have been used in jewellery making and that the Irrawaddy dolphin has a constant smile on its face.
During these formative years, I appreciate the importance of play and one-on-one time. I admit that sometimes when I hear the word "stickers" from my little Enlai's mouth, I think, "Oh, please, can't we do something else, please, please, please." But I know that what he wants and needs is for us to spend time together, for me listen to him and take pleasure in playing with him, and if he chooses stickers as his preferred activity, I'm happy to indulge. I'm also content to make a complete fool of myself the many times I've walked out of our flat unaware that I had stickers on my bum, pants, coat or on the bottom of my boots.
For ideas on which sticker books your little ones might like, I encourage you to browse the sticker books in the Oomphalos Bookworms Bookshop.


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Dynamic Fleet Management
Concepts, Systems, Algorithms & Case Studies
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Part of the Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series book series (ORCS, volume 38)
Part of the Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series book series (ORCS, volume 38)
Dynamic Fleet Management will focus on real time management of a distribution system. This means that when a dynamic event occurs within the distribution chain, action must be taken in "real-time." The book will integrate the latest results in system design, algorithm development and system implementation, to capture the state-of-the art research and application trends. While much of the research in this area of transportation problems have almost exclusively concentrated on carrying out static plans on optional distribution conditions, this book will examine those problems when some dynamic or unplanned even occurs within the transport or network system. It will focus specifically on these cases and integrate the latest results in systems, routing algorithms and case studies where information (a dynamic event) is revealed to the decision maker in a real-time manner.