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Sometimes, we feel like social media is dominating the world by occupying our time and energy. Is it good, or terrible?
To help us figure out, we've interviewed John Yuyi, the Taiwanese artist/photographer/ model (known being a Gucci meme, the #TFWGucci campaign) getting her opinion on this phenomenon.
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Yuyi 其實在最初,我沒有直接聯想到「刺青反諷」這麼深沉的意義。但的確,我想表達社群媒體的一個迴旋、一層一層的無底洞,以及人與社群互相牽制的 – 一種社會感受的表現。當時會開始把這些元素放在身上,是為了promote我的粉專,之後繼續做,是覺得如果我們把這些我們在網路的照片、資料、數據等,放回真實的臉上,再次發佈在社群網站,會是蠻有意思的。
Yuyi 黑暗到爆啊!我最愛網路的地方,是我可以越洋跟我最愛的家人、好友連係,對於這點,我很感恩。最痛恨的當然就是抄襲、不尊重,跟負面的言論,還有當自己意識到被社群媒體影響情緒 – 我最討厭這個。
Yuyi 我覺得有好就有壞,所以你要使用它,享受它的好處,但總不能說我只要好處!它就是會伴隨著某些壞處,只能接受,因為是你自己做的選擇。你可以不要用,那見到你的人就少,你用了,能見度高,機會來的也相較多。而抄襲你的人,比你更好的人,自然會出現,所以只能自省、自我進步。
TP 關於網路藝術抄襲,對你來說,怎麼樣算是「Cross the line」?
Yuyi 對我來說,很多人吸收同樣的時代資訊,很容易有相同靈感,這完全ok;你被 inspired 而創作,我也完全 ok。但如果你只是拿了別人的東西,卻懶惰於創造自己的風格,直接盜取,賺取利益,那就很不尊重。但我相信,這樣的投機,永遠不可能超越原作。面對這件事,我把它當作動力,推自己達到新的層次!另外,這個舉動,在發達快速的網路世界,也是一種基本尊重。
Yuyi 我覺得自戀是被表象化,就像大家開始願意說「我有憂鬱症」,是因為它越來越不是件值得丟臉的事。我覺得很多東西,包含情緒,是本來就存在的。自戀,我認為不是病,但當然要看什麼層級。一定程度的自戀,可以讓人釋放腦內多巴胺,知道有人欣賞、喜愛你或你的作品,你便會更彰顯自己個人特色。從無名(部落格)開始流行,這應該就是一個現象,到近期的網美、網帥、網紅啊!我認為是現象,並不是病。
Yuyi 某種程度上是必要的,但同時,我也覺得很有趣:關於自戀跟自卑。我認為他們對彼此,是50/50的相輔相成。你為什麼要尋求這樣的平台與觀眾的掌聲?因為你自卑,但另一方面,自戀的你,也享受被喜愛的感覺。正如同,人們可能覺得我很有才華,但我有時也會想,別人是不是覺得我很自戀?應該是很多複雜的情緒在其中吧!我遇過很多,人們覺得自傲,其實很自卑的人;或是相反,人們覺得他好自戀噢!但其實他內心很自卑。不如說,我比較享受這種,或是覺得這樣拋頭露面不丟臉吧!(應該有些人覺得這樣很遜。)
Yuyi 自戀喔…我覺得我是很自在耶!我就上升獅子啊!我喜歡鋪張一點、穿的浮誇一點,但是評估自戀程度,媽啊超難!自在9,自信6,5,自戀5好了。
Yuyi 沒有故事,覺得好笑、好玩就做了。屁股刷卡不就是一種幼稚的行為?然後牙齒,去年就很想放,但是我有些時候蠻會拖的,不過,指甲眼睛,從想到拍,前後花不到20分鐘。
TP 你有過台北與紐約兩地不同的生活經驗,這兩個地方分別讓你感到最無法忍受的 Terrible People 是哪種樣子?
Yuyi 在台北,我最討厭愛批評的、碎碎念的人、與老屁股。有些人自以為在業界很久,覺得你們都很菜,或是嘲諷別人- 拿一台相機就覺得自己是攝影師等等。但有些人就是天生有美感,做什麼都厲害啊!另一種人,是自己也想有一番成就事業,卻因為怕失敗,什麼事都沒做,卻整天碎嘴別人…比如:「你看他做的那個東西超醜的!」先不論作品醜不醜,別人至少在做,比你勇敢。不然就真的不要有夢想啊,奇怪!還有現在得道、就看別人不起、不尊重、有大頭症的人。做人要善良,你得罪的,說不定是未來的大人物。在紐約,我對於處理所有種族歧視議題,或是對種族議題太敏感的人,感到很疲憊。
Yuyi 帶著我現在的記憶所學回去15年前,開始把所有最酷的東西做光,發表最酷品牌的 collection,把最喜歡的藝術家的作品手法也做光,比別人先一步 大用網路,然後當一個時尚藝術小神童,好邪惡喔(笑)!
TP 最後,從1到10,你認為自己的 Terrible 程度是幾分?為什麼?
Yuyi 5.5。我覺得我還算善良吧,我雙魚我真的很善良啦!但是,我情緒管理很糟,很容易憂鬱,身體很差,所以對於身為人類,做得很不好。另外,我應該沒有主動招惹什麼人,對於那些沒來由討厭我的,那我也沒辦法囉!
Yuyi 87分,不能再高了。
TP Hi Yuyi! Tell us, do you think the Internet is terrible in some ways? In general, what do you love and hate about the Internet?
Yuyi The Internet is terrible! The part I love about it is that it makes it easier to connect with my beloved family and friends overseas, and I'm grateful for that. The parts I hate are definitely plagiarism, disrespect, and negative comments. Finally, the worst part for me is when you realise that your mood is affected by social media.
TP You've mentioned that the Internet has been the best era for being an artist. However, it also creates the problem of plagiarism. What do you think?
Yuyi The good always comes with the bad. So you need to learn how to use it, enjoy it and take its benefits, but you can't just take the good parts. It's your choice to use it. You can choose to live away from it, however the consequences will be that fewer people know you. Social media can bring various opportunities. There will be people who plagiarise your work, people who are better than you, and these will come to you naturally. The only thing you can do is to self-reflect and improve yourself.
TP What would you consider to be "crossing the line" when it comes to plagiarism?
Yuyi To credit your inspiration is a way to show your respect on the Internet. I'm ok with having the same idea since we all live in the same world, absorbing the same information. It's normal to have a similar thought. I'm also fine with those who are being inspired and create their own works. However, I cannot endure people who just take other's works and make money from it. These people are just being lazy. That is very disrespectful. But I believe these works will never surpass the originals. When I face these situations, I take it as a motivation to drive myself to another level!
TP People tend to express their personality with their tattoos. In your Face Post series, you used the temporary tattoo to represent social media. Does it mean that social media is stuck to us like permanent tattoos?
Yuyi That's not my original intention, but it indeed represents the feeling of the relation and restriction between human beings and social media. My original intention of putting multiple elements on humans' bodies was to promote my social media page. After that, I thought it can be interesting to take the contents we posted on our social media, put it back on people's faces, and re-post it to social media. It's like an endless loop.
TP They say that the Internet turns people into narcissists. Do you consider narcissism a disease of our contemporary society?
Yuyi I think narcissism is just being visualized. For example, there are more and more people willing to share their depression because it's no longer an embarrassing thing to say. I consider many emotions are already exist, including narcissism. It is sort of a good thing to make your brain release dopamine that makes you happy and confident when you know there are people who like you and admire you. I also feel that narcissism is just a phenomenon since the popularity of writing blogs. I won't say it's a disease.
TP Do you think it takes narcissism to be an Internet artist?
Yuyi Absolutely on a certain level. But I also feel an interesting topic is narcissism and inferiority complex. In my opinion, we all have 50% of each, they counterbalance one another. Why do people use social media? People feel narcissism and inferiority, but they enjoy having other's attention. I met a lot of people who are arrogant or narcissistic outside, but insecure inside. For me, I enjoy getting attention and I don't feel any shame in exposing myself to everyone (even if some people might think I'm lame).
TP On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you think you are a narcissist?
Yuyi I don't think I'm a narcissist, I just enjoy myself a lot. I like being extravagant and wearing exaggerated clothes. It's difficult to judge just the scale of narcissism, I think I have 5 of that, but also 6.5 of confidence and 9 out of 10 just being at ease.
TP You have a unique sense of humour
in your artworks, like pretending the nails are eyeballs, a butt as a credit card machine and faces on your teeth. What are the stories behind those works?
Yuyi There were no stories behind these artworks, I thought it was funny, so I did it. Isn't it childish behaviour pretending a butt is a credit card machine? I had the idea of faces on teeth since last year, but I only posted it recently (procrastination). For the nail eyeballs, it took me 20 minutes from having the idea to finishing the photo shooting.
TP Having the experience of living in both Taipei and New York, could you describe the most terrible/unbearable people or situations you will remember forever?
Yuyi In Taipei, I hate those who like to judge other people. The old farts and nagging people. Especially people who think they are better than others because they had more experience in the industry. They tend to say things in a sarcastic tone like: "don't think you're already a professional photographer by holding a camera!" But some young people do have a natural sense of aesthetic! In Taiwan, everything needs to follow the rules, and older people are stubborn. Also, I hate those people who don't do anything because of the fear of failing. These people like to give negative comments or tease others about their work…but no matter how good or bad the work is, at least others are trying to achieve their dream, so they are already much braver than those doing nothing. Moreover, for those successful people who tend to look down on each other, disrespect each other or who are being big-headed – be nice to people, you will never know what will happen in the future. The people you tease today may become moguls one day! In New York, I just felt really tired of dealing with all of the racist issues or people who are sensitive to it.
TP Before we finish, on a scale of 1 to 10, how terrible would you say you are? (10 is the most terrible) and why?
Yuyi 5.5. I consider myself a nice person, especially because I'm a Pisces. However, I'm really bad at emotional control and I easily get depressed. Also, I have some health conditions, which is quite terrible for living as a human being. In my artworks and everyday living, I have no intention of provoking anyone, but if there are still people who hate me, I cannot do anything.
TP How terrible would you say the social media is?
Yuyi 87 points, can't be higher! 87 (pronounce bae-chi) sounds like "idiot" in Taiwanese, which young people often use in an ironic way to express their feelings.
TP Thank so much, Yuyi, for answering all these questions. 88 (bye bye)!
You can follow Yuyi's work on hER official website, Instagram or FACEBOOK!
Words collected by Yuting huang & Illustration by Louis Calot.


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Our MSM & FSW Intervention has shown clear indicators that it has created positive impact among the MSM & FSW community in Chennai. The major indicators are increase in risk perception, increase in condom usage in each and every encounter and decrease in misconceptions. The acceptability of the intervention was increased within and outside the community.
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Since the interventions are primarily in a tourist location, ICWO has also involved tourist guides and hotel/lodge boys as volunteers to provide HIV/AIDS education to potential clients and in distributing condoms. Periodic advocacy with pimps, brokers and police is a regular feature of the program which has helped build an enabling environment for behavior change and in reduction of violence against the female sex workers.
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Create an enabling environment for PLHAs and their families by reducing stigma and discrimination through work with existing community structures/groups, e.g. Village Health Committees, SHG, PRI, etc.
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has organizes various activities like Micro level planning, Formation of children forums, Health camps, Exposure Visits, Skills building programs like arts and Crafts training, Street play training, Puppetry, Sports & Cultural competition, Yoga & Meditation classes, etc for children and Formation of parents forum, Parent children meet, Forum facilitators training, Motivational camp, Legal rights training and Training on alternative employment etc.for the sex workers.
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- As part of our programme I.C.W.O. has adopted a methodology called "Mentor Concept on Education" and it is functioning under the name of SADHANA. This SADHANA is a study centre in which Children of Sex Workers are identified, motivated and referred to this centre. This centre has one mentor (who is a sex worker) who helps the children in their studies.
- The children forum is formed in each area. At present there are about 350 children in thirteen forums. Each forum has a facilitator and a deputy facilitator nominated by the members of the respective forum. The facilitators and the deputy facilitators are trained by the staff and by resource persons in the field to lead their forums in the right path. The staff of the Udhayam project closely monitor the forums while conducting the monthly meetings, motivate the each and every member to participate in the meetings, and motivate them talk of the social issues that concern them.
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– The Children of Sex Workers are taken on an exposure visit once a year to a distant place like Vedanthangal, Mahaballipuram etc and once a month they are taken to the Banks, Post Office, Police Station, Library, Valluvarkottam, etc., to let them observe and see what they learn in books and also to expose them to important places which will enable them to reach such places without difficulties. These have lead to the habit of Savings among children in Post office and use the local library.
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According to a recent Harris Poll only one-third of Americans described themselves as "very happy." In fact, most people have become so used to being unhappy that they are only vaguely aware of it. Living with unhappiness has become like living next to the airport – after a while you don't even hear the roar of the engines. See if these descriptions sound all too familiar:
"Waking up is a drag since I never seem to get enough sleep. The kids are raring to go, however. They're good kids, but sometimes I'm afraid I don't handle their constant demands and frequent squabbling very well."
"I'm always pushing to get to work on time. When I'm late, I get that dirty look from people in the office. Not that I care much about my job. Dealing with my boss is a pain because it's always the same story: do more with less. The job demands go up every year, but the amount of help or salary that I get doesn't correspond. But it's a paycheck. Frankly, the best part of the workday is quitting time."
"Being stressed at work puts a hollow feeling in the pit of my stomach, which I usually fill with something that I know is bad for me, like a cream filled donut. Just what I need when I'm already overweight. The young kids in the office are all so skinny, which is just another reminder that I'm getting older. I hate that feeling."
"I dream about retiring, and check the stock market almost every day. If it's down then so am I because I don't think I'll ever be able to retire. If it's up, I get the urge to go buy something to make myself feel better. But that good feeling doesn't last long. When the Visa bill comes in I get the sinking feeling there's no way I can get ahead."
"I wish weekends would get here sooner. But lately I've realized that when it doing laundry, and chauffeuring kids to their activities."
"I think exercise would help reduce my stress level, but who has the time? I just go home and have a glass of wine instead. Sometimes I have three or four, especially when my husband starts telling me what I'm doing wrong. Often it feels like I'm as appreciated at home as much I as I am work – not at all."
"Usually there is something I like to watch on TV, if I don't fall asleep in the middle of the show. Even though I'm exhausted, I usually have a restless night's sleep. Then the alarm is going off and it starts all over again."
If more than a couple of these comments strike a chord with you, then you're languishing. That's the state between flourishing and suffering. It means that you could have a higher level of well-being in your life.
You didn't think that you'd just be getting along in life when you were growing up. Happiness seemed to be within your grasp back then. You knew what you wanted and you could see happiness shimmering in the distance. What a surprise that you have ended up feeling like the promise of having a happy life was just a cruel hoax.
When you were young, you looked at your parents and other adults and told yourself that you'd never end up like that. Now you are telling yourself, "This shouldn't have happened to me." You are right. This isn't how you have to live your life. You can do better. Much better.
There are individuals who have learned how to be in love with life. Those who are flourishing have broken free of the trance induced by rushing through life, distracted by what's urgent and missing what's important. They've learned to overcome their fears and frustrations because they've developed the ritual of picturing positive outcomes and trying a variety of actions until they get there.
The folks who create "very happy" lives have come to realize that happiness doesn't derive from how much they have, how much they eat or drink, or even how hard they work.
They know that what's most important are great relationships – a loving marriage, fun friends, and collaborative coworkers. Their connections with people constantly grow stronger because they're committed to generating an abundance of positive interactions to offset the occasional negative encounter.


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Today and tomorrow (March 30th and 31st), Toys R Us is having a Barbie Sale. When you purchase 2 select items, you can get 1 for FREE! They have dolls priced at $7.49 — which means 3 dolls for a total of $14.98 (plus sales tax).
Right now, there happens to be a coupon for $5/$20 Barbie purchase coupon for print. You can use this coupon in conjunction with this sale to save even more on your purchase.
However, it is important that you realize that the manner in which the coupon can be used may vary from store to store. Some might allow you to purchase 3 dolls for a net total of $14.98 and THEN the coupon is applied, making your final price just $9.98. However, some stores may require your purchase to be $20 or more after the in-store offer is applied to your purchase — and then they will apply the coupon.
This coupon and scenario are what is called Your Mileage May Vary (YMMV) — which means what happens at your store could be different than others. If you get in on this deal at your store, please share with us what you were able to get and how the coupon worked for you!


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Like New Singlewide for Sale in Franklin NC!
This is a beautiful 2 bedroom / 2 bath mobile home in the Rolling Acres community of Franklin NC! This home is on an attractive corner lot with numerous mature trees and a great flat lawn. All paved roads, delightful screened porch/deck and central heat and air...You've got to check out this LIKE NEW HOME!
View more photos, information and pricing on this home HERE!
What a beautiful eat-in kitchen! Easy access from the covered deck...
There's a NICE living room... this home looks like it's never been lived in!
The master bedroom is good-sized with it's own bathroom and his and her closets...
You're sure to feel right at home in this lovely setting in Rolling Acres Park!
View more photos, information and pricing on this home HERE!
My wife and I wish to thank you for your services rendered to us during the Listing and Sale of our home in Franklin, NC. As you know, the selling of our home was not easy for us. Because of my failing health, we were forced to place the property on the market. Both my wife and I were Realtors in Florida for almost 20 years and when we met you we knew from the start that we were dealing with a professional Realtor who knows his business. We listed our property with you and within a few months you acquired a buyer. We ran into a few road blocks during the sale process but you kept true to coarse and brought the deal to a successful closing. We wish to thank you for all your hard work along with the friendly and professional way in which you acted during this transaction. Sincerely Yours, -Ernie and Joan Justynski, Dec 13th 2011
Macon County NC Real Estate with Specialty in Franklin & Otto
"Offering Solutions to My Clients"
Your gateway to Paradise in the Smokey Mountains of Franklin, NC. John Becker / Bald Head, provides a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to Buyers and Sellers. You can obtain any information you require in order to make an informed purchase regarding Franklin NC Homes for Sale and Franklin NC Properties for Sale with John Becker at Bald Head Realty. Call 828-506-3719.
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
China's yuan is likely to become world's main reserve currency instead of the Dollar
The dollar's role as the world's main reserve currency may be challenged, according to Nouriel Roubini, the New York University economics professor who predicted the current financial crisis. China's yuan is likely to become a serious contender within a decade as the U.S. runs increased budget and trade deficits, Roubini wrote in the New York Times.
China's yuan 'set to usurp US dollar' as world's reserve currency
The Chinese yuan is preparing to overtake the US dollar as the world's reserve currency, economist Nouriel Roubini has warned.
Professor Roubini, of New York University's Stern business school, believes that while such a major change is some way off, the Chinese government is laying the ground for the yuan's ascendance.
Known as "Dr Doom" for his negative stance, Prof Roubini argues that China is better placed than the US to provide a reserve currency for the 21st century because it has a large current account surplus, focused government and few of the economic worries the US faces.
In a column in the New York Times, Prof Roubini warns that with the proposal for a new international reserve currency via the International Monetary Fund, Beijing has already begun to take steps to usurp the greenback.
China will soon want to see the yuan included in the International Monetary Fund's special drawing rights "basket", he warns, as well as seeing it "used as a means of payment in bilateral trade."
Prof Roubini's warning followed the US government's latest economic data that showed producer prices in April experienced their biggest year-on-year drop since 1950, falling 3.7pc.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefit for the first time rose by 32,000 to 637,000 in the week to May 9. The increase meant the total number of people claiming benefits stood at to 6.56m, a record high for the 15th consecutive week in a row.
But neither the gloomy data, nor Prof Roubini's verdict on the greenback's future, held back the markets. The Dow Jones traded up 59.89 at 8344.78 in lunchtime trading.
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Of course it is, Roubini is helping it become so by advising the government to prop up the value gutters that are the financials. If they were allowed to drop and the foriegn debts were not increased the dollar may have had a much longer life.
- May 17, 2009 at 1:55 PM
what about merging dollar and yuan.. despite asymmetric shocks it could let china use its dollar reserves
- May 25, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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Fighting fraud: Understanding technology and threats
Fraud is one of the main concerns of financial institutions today, but what how should they go about preventing it? What technology or training should they put in place? What are some of the fraud schemes they need to guard against?
About the speaker:
Nick Holland is a senior analyst at Aite Group.


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Capture the memories of a special birthday, anniversary, engagement, family party, school prom, dinner or other event in Newcastle and Northumberland
Some of the best memories are made with family and friends. Ensure you keep the memories forever with some professional photos of the event. I have experience of covering a variety of events both personal such as birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and other parties and also public events including school proms, university society balls and commercial events. I hold full public liability insurance.
Coverage times start from one hour and are adjusted to suit the event and your needs. Do you want to capture the whole event? Do you just need some group shots of these at the event? Is there are significant part of the event you want capturing such as some speeches or a presentation?
After the shoot you'll get fully edited images downloadable in high resolution from your own personal online gallery with rights assigned to print up to 9" x 6" in size or use online. I can also offer to create the images to specific formats for your purpose if required.
I can of course supply prints, canvases, framed images, wall art and albums after the shoot in addition should you choose.


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If you came to this page you probably scanned the QR code from the presentation that I did at droidconNL 2012 in Amsterdam. Or perhaps because you are interested in using expansion files for Android. Maybe the almighty Google even brought you here.
No matter how you got here, at my presentation I promised that I would provide you with source code and the presentation itself. The presentation and source code should be able to help you to get your Android application to use expansion files.
On top of that I will provide you with interesting reads that are definitely worth a look. So here goes:
- The source code – ExpandingHorizons
- The presentation – Expanding your horizons using expansion files
- 'Application in Google Play Store is incompatible for some "compatible" devices' – A blog post about why my app wouldn't show up in the Google Play Store. The reason we started using expansion files
- Android developer page about expansion files
Thank you all for being interested and reading about these important matters! Feel free to leave a comment. I will gladly help you to expand your horizons!


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Is It Worth It?
Long has it been that companies like SMART or Promethean have dominated display options in the classroom. SMART really revolutionized how we as teachers demonstrate or share content with students. Freedom is what it represented in those days. The idea that a teacher to could grab content from about anywhere and manipulate it before their students' eyes. It enhanced our productivity as content creators.
Technology is ever changing. Students and society is ever changing. Therefore, the way we teach should change was well. Once schools began exploring options for all students to have a device, the need for the teacher at the front of the room (The Sage on the Stage) began to dwindle. Suddenly the students had access to thousands of teachers, and personalized instruction became a reality. If a student wants to know more on any topic of their liking, the resources are just a click away. This landscape causes me to question the need to spend thousands of dollars for teachers to stand at the front of the room with what is essentially a glorified overhead projector. (Actually, it is worse because the teacher's back is turned while operating a SMART board.) $5,000 - $7,000 is a ballpark estimate for an interactive display; that equates to a class set of Chromebooks. A class set of devices that can make personalized learning a reality. A class set of devices that can give students the experience, tools, and skills to be competitive in the marketplace. Can that be done by students watching a teacher write on a website at the front of the classroom? What wins in your book?
At MSD of Steuben, we are exploring options to still effectively display content and save money for other opportunities. The simple answer is merely using a television. A 65-70 inch display is reasonable. Especially when comparing to the likes of a SMART or Promethean Interactive television. The next typical response I get is how it can be interactive like SMART or Promethean products. I'll propose a couple of options. One is more focused on teacher-directed instruction. The capability of having a point of interaction and students utilizing the Interface is a reality at the fraction of the cost. The other is to allow for students to take control. Students can be in the driver's seat and sharing from their very own device. But before I move on, keep in mind that both of these options are with the thought that a teacher would still need to have a PC, Mac, or Chromebook connected to a television via the HDMI port.
Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop run on a touchscreen device (iPad, Chromebook, Android tablet, etc.) provides the mobile interactivity that teachers need. We have a lot of teachers that love Active Inspire or SMART Notebook. You can still operate these pieces of software, but from a smaller touchscreen device. One that you can carry with you around the room. You are not stuck at the front of the room with your back turned from the class. You don't even have to have students go up to the board. You can place your device before a student so that they can respond from afar. Chrome Remote Desktop takes your touchscreen Chromebook and turns it into a remote control for the the device (PC, Mac, or Chromebook) connected to your television. This is a nice transition for teachers that are very comfortable with the software that SMART or Promethean offers. If teachers have invested quite a bit of time creating flipcharts or notebooks, Chrome Remote Desktop will ease the growing pains.
Keep in mind that there will be some necessary steps for setup on your PC or Mac. The next video demonstrates the installation as well as basic use with Active Inspire. You can install Chrome Remote Desktop from the Chrome Web Store.
Google Cast for Education
Google Cast has come a long way since its inception in the summer of 2016. When it first launched, much frustration took place because of poor picture quality and failed casting attempts. The idea was great because it allowed for the teacher to turn the teacher PC or Mac into a Chromecast location. The best part was the fact that students now had the capability to cast their own screen! The teacher could choose to accept or deny the casting attempt as an alert automatically pops up on the teacher's device. There the teacher can see who is attempting to cast and choose to accept or deny the connection. What a powerful way to give students power.
As I mentioned before, things were rocky for Google Cast for Education, but it has since greatly improved. I've utilized it numerous times during class visits with very few connection issues. Students love being my demonstrator. Like Chrome Remote Desktop, some installation and setup is required. The next video will give you an overview of how to set it up and utilize Google Cast for Education.
You will need to first download the Chrome Extension for Google Cast for Education.
Life after the Interactive Board is not only the title of this blog post, but it is also the title of a half-day workshop I run with my teaching staff. During this session, teachers have the opportunity to try casting, Chrome Remote Desktop, and explore various interactive websites that work well on a touchscreen Chromebook. The teachers that have participated have expressed positive feedback as it eases the fear of change. Change is never easy, but my hope is that I can adequately provide support to make it palatable.


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Highlands Christian Schools' mission is to enhance each student's personal, purposeful and process development.
Personal Development - it is our intent that each student will come to a personal knowledge of and relationship with Jesus Christ, and that each student will follow the example of Jesus in development and growth - "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:52)
Purposeful Development - each is unique, endowed with special gifts and has a God-ordained purpose in life. (Psalm 139:13-16)
Process Development - HCS is a supplement to the educational process in the home and that both seek to fulfill the Biblical injunction to "train up a child in the way he should go." (Proverbs 22:6)


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LoreleiDesigns is taking a short break
writelightening on Apr 5, 20164 out of 5 stars
Lovely but more purple than red. Filigree detail is gorgeous!
sandyslicker on Feb 2, 20165 out of 5 stars
I purchased this ring for my daughters 27th birthday since garnet is her birthstone. It arrived on time, she loved it and it fit perfect!
laurieannbarkley on Dec 15, 20155 out of 5 stars
True to form, ordering was a breeze, customer service is top-notch, and my ring surpassed even the incredible photos when I admired it on my finger :D
Brooke Mihoch on Nov 21, 20155 out of 5 stars
Love the Angel Cuff. Planning on purchasing items from LoreleiDesigns in the future!
About LoreleiDesigns
My passion is to create jewelry from the treasures I gather along life's journey.
I learned a love for creating when I was a very young girl at my great-grandmother's kitchen table. She kept large tins of old buttons on hand along with boxes of scraps of felt, yarn, pipe cleaners, empty wooden thread spools, and any other remnant or scrap she came across. Crafting and creating has always been a part of my make-up as well as a love for old treasures and relics. Crafting jewelry from the vintage and antique elements I find along the way gives me an unspeakable joy. It's therapy to my soul.
My shop is filled with the sorts of things that I love to wear and with which I adorn myself every day. My hope is that my jewelry will also bring joy and happiness to others, as each piece is a labor of love and thoughtful design. Here in Etsy, my love for creating has been rewarded with the many friendships I have cultivated over the years. It has been a great blessing to have crossed paths and connected with so many wonderful people and I look forward to meeting and serving many, many more!
Shop members
Owner, Curator, Designer
Shop policies
I love making custom pieces that are unique to your individual preference and style! Just send me an email and we will work out the details together. I request half down prior to starting work on your custom piece. Please see my shop policies for more information on custom requests.
I take great pride and meticulous care in designing and crafting my jewelry. My workmanship is guaranteed for my lifetime. If there is ever a problem with any piece, be sure to let me know.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I'm happy to accept layaway purchases with 30% down. We can discuss the terms for subsequent payments to fit your needs.
Due to the amount of unverified international paypal accounts and the losses I have incurred, I am not shipping internationally at this time. If you are a previous international customer and would like to purchase something, please contact me for availability.
All items are carefully and lovingly packaged and shipped within 3-5 days of payment (please allow for extra time for Sundays and holidays).


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Evokit is a range of mini cold rooms composed of 35 models in 2 heights, with volume from 1,8 to 12 m3.
The sanitary fi nishing is obtained by rounded profi le, in the junction between wall, fl oor and ceiling panels.
The essentiality of the components and direct fastening of the vertical and horizontal panels make the assembly easy and quick.
They are designed for a rational access, with the optimization of the internal spaces, shelvings and monoblocs.
Evokit: it fits everywhere.


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What happens when you infuse heavenly macaroons with Caribbean tradition & flavors? Real magic, that's what happens. Meet Sweet Dames' Guava CocoMallow Macaroon Sandwich.
That magic fusion is the premise and art behind Sweet Dames, a local patissier that has us staring at our screens a bit too intently. Owner and chief baker Genelle Drayton has been running her business since 2013, but she got a start at a very early age. Talk about true talent – she booked her first catering job (a holiday party for 40 people) when she was just 11 years old. Fast forward to 2017, and now Sweet Dames produces a growing range of delectable products from their base at Foodworks Brooklyn, an incubator space for food startups.
While Genelle is a native New Yorker, her artisan confections showcase her Caribbean roots. Ginger, guava and even a spritz of rum here and there work their way into her creations. Other macaroon flavors, like their Rocky J peanut & pretzel combo, bring a modern twist to traditional American favorites.
Catch up with Genelle about her start with Sweet Dames, exciting partnerships on the horizon, and how sweet it is to live at grandma's.
A little trivia about yourself
– Born & raised: Native New Yorker born in Queens, raised in Staten Island and Queens
– Cups of coffee a day: Mint or ginger tea is my drink of choice… wish there was a Starbucks for tea drinkers!
– Currently reading: "If Beale Street Could Talk", by James Baldwin
– The best brunch: Unlimited mimosas – and my good girlfriends, that's the determining factor.
– Hidden talent: I am the ultimate "Craft Mommy". I can go to a Michael's store and spend a significant amount of time and money. Yeah, pretty bad.
– If I didn't do what I do, I would be a… Aaaah, the ultimate dream. I would own a bed & breakfast, but it would have to be near a beach.
What inspired you to start your business?
My family is the inspiration for my business. Sweet Dames Artisan Confections comes from my mother's maiden name, it's my tribute to my grandparents Henry & Daisy Dames. We were the family that always entertained. There was always a party in our home and I believe Sweet Dames is an extension of that. Our products are the special treat for any occasion. For me they are a demonstration of love, family and tradition.
What makes your products different?
My family is from the Bahamas and our products are influenced by our culture. While we do offer traditional coconut macaroons and marshmallow varieties, we incorporate fruit and spices like ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, guava and pineapple.
What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started?
The million dollar question. A group of business mentors is wonderful and necessary, but you must trust yourself, know yourself enough to realize that your inner spirit will NEVER take you down the wrong path. Our intuition serves a great purpose. Entrepreneurship is not for the weak, you will have peaks and valleys, THAT'S OK, learn from them and keep going!
Any exciting plans for the next few months?
Yes! It is gift giving time as the holidays approach, so we will be very busy with our custom corporate gift orders. I've partnered with Bed, Bath & Beyond in Brooklyn and will have a cooking demonstration there in November. We're also working on new marshmallow flavors that we plan on introducing in the beginning of 2018.
What do you love about your neighborhood?
I live in Queens in the home that my grandparents purchased over 50 years ago. They're no longer with us, but I appreciate them so much and it makes me so proud to live in the home they worked hard for. I think Queens is one of the most culturally diverse boroughs and I'm influenced and inspired by my community.
A Sweet Dame indeed. Check out their online shop at sweetdames.com, and catch them in person at our upcoming 5th Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar on Nov 25 + 26 (they'll be there on Sunday).


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What We Fund
Did you know that 97% of the Redondo Beach Police Department's budget goes toward salaries and related personnel expenses? That means only 3% of the department budget is available for equipment, technology, training and community focused projects or initiatives to go beyond basic police services.
We don't want basic. We want the best.
The Redondo Beach Police Foundation raises funds from the community and accepts grant applications from the Redondo Beach Police Department to issue grants to support the following priorities:
Advanced Equipment & Technology
RBPF supports innovation in technology and equipment to help the police department keep up with evolving crime trends. Help us ensure we have a modern police force, equipped to tackle today's challenges as well as tomorrow's concerns.
training & Education
Police officers are challenged with handling a variety of threats in an evolving environment. RBPF supports continuous training and education for Redondo Beach Police Department officers and civilian staff to improve effectiveness in their crime fighting efforts.
Community relations & Outreach
Community Engagement and Community Policing are increasing in importance in today's policing environment. The Redondo Beach Police Department seeks to build a strong connection and partnership with its community. RBPF is proud to support projects and programs to make this happen.
youth programs
Prevention is key. Police officers can be effective role models for our youth when given the opportunity to be involved in outreach programs. RBPF supports youth programs involving police officers or youth programs run by the Redondo Beach Police Department.
Emergency preparedness & counterterRorism
The threat of terrorism and mass shootings are an unfortunate reality in our society. A major earthquake or storm is another real threat. RBPF wants to ensure our police department is ready for any emergency and be confidently prepared to respond when we need them.
DEPARTMENT MORALE & teAM bUILDING
We want our officers to feel supported by their community. Therefore, RBPF supports events, projects and activities that promote camaraderie between officers, provide recognition for great work and leadership and boost. morale within the department.
Grant Forms
Please click on the links below to download PDFs of the forms required to successfully initiate a grant. NOTE: RBPF only accepts grant applications directly from the Redondo Beach Police Department.


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As we move closer to the important decision making event at Copenhagen we need to assist as many people as possible to be as fully informed as possible.
Dr Philip Machanick will be giving a short presentation
"Understanding the science by being skeptical of the skeptics." Looking at some of the "skeptics'" arguments and asking, how well do they really stack up? And, would a true "skeptic" believe their "evidence"?
Followed by a Q & A on Climate Change with our panel to help answer your questions and arm you with the knowledge to discuss climate change with friends and family.
On our panel are Dr Philip Machanick, Dr Doone Wyborn and Mike Clark.
If you have ever wondered.
Whats a tipping point? How do greenhouse gasses work? What's the lastest science telling us? What sort of a world are we leaving for future generations? How do we know it's not the sun? Then come along and find out.
Be informed, Be there!
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So...our hood nearly imploded yesterday as there were 2 players who for life reasons didnt get on to do blossom tasks. There were some harsh words exchanged...we are usually a pretty laid back and supportive hood. We are dealing with 3 or so time zones...UK, USA AND Western Canada. So its a bit shocking to be experiencing stress over a derby. We value our hood mates more than taking a trophy.
You can imagine that feelings were hurt. It looks like the situation with a lot of discussions and apologies this morning may have repaired the situation.
What have you experienced during Blossom derby...good and bad please? and how is it all handled by leader/co leader.
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Planning Commission postpones action on 22 acres in Novi
Novi — Novi planning commissioners on Wednesday agreed they liked what they heard about a plan to develop more than 22 vacant acres near Novi and Grand River roads into a multi-million dollar collection of hotels and businesses.
But they weren't ready to send a recommendation on to the City Council. After an hour of presentation and discussion Wednesday night, the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to postpone taking action until the applicant and city staff can share more information.
"We're close but there are some details that have to be worked out," Commissioner John Avdoulous told property owner Kevin Adell.
Adell, whose other business interests include The Word religious programming network based in Southfield, WADL television channel and Radio Superstation 910, has mounted an aggressive public campaign in recent months to gain support from residents on his goal to get the parcel rezoned. Adell's efforts have included TV and newspaper announcements and mailing out more than 23,000 postcards to every Novi homeowner asking that they contact their elected officials to approve his plan.
"I was hoping for approval but what they told me is they like what we plan so that is encouraging, it makes me want to work that much harder," said Adell, who has likened himself to a "modern-day P.T. Barnum" because of his promotional skills.
Adell laid out how if rezoned, the vacant, weed-choked acres soon could be occupied by two hotels, restaurants, fitness gym, indoor sky-diving facility and auto purchasing business that has been compared to a vending machine.
The commercial use could mean thousands of new visitors making Novi a destination and $3 million annually in taxes, which could be used for community needs, he said.
Adell claims to have purchase agreements from several businesses interested in the site, which was the Novi Expo Center before it moved in 2008. The previous Expo Center building was razed in 2012 and all that remains is a white water tower topped with "ADELL" in large black letters.
Adell's late father, Franklin, bought the entire property, once the site of Mohawk Liquors, for $150,000 in 1965. Kevin Adell said he has sat on the property waiting for the appropriate time to develop it.
Under the plan, the various businesses will "have skin in the game" rather than leasing, like many retailers in Novi, Adell said.
The city has asked Adell to submit more information on infrastructure needs, a road that will be built and parking spaces that will be required. Planning commissioners also said they would like to hear ways the project could be made more pedestrian friendly.
Each commissioner congratulated Adell on his proposal, which more than one described as a good fit for Novi.
The city is completing a traffic study, expected within the next two months, to help determine if additional roads are needed.
Adell said businesses are eager to start construction on the site and could start building before the end of the year.
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I found a forest!
Well, not really, it was more like a tiny clump of trees. Jane Austen would probably have called it a copse, or something. But in any case it was green and gloomy in the best of ways, and the pine-needles that softened my every foot-fall were made maculate by patches of sun blossoming over the shade.
Yesterday Winter played dress-ups as Spring, and it was the most glorious day you could ever see. All morning, I kept leaving my tiny cupboard of a windowless office to see what the garden was making of this gift of a day.
(Here is the tally: two more daffodils burst into bloom, bringing the total to three; tiny buds appeared all over the once-bare pomegranate tree; the daphne bush tossed perfume willy-nilly into the temperate air; and the snowflakes? the snowflakes burst into bloom by the hundreds.)
And then I would go back into my study and work some more. Read, research, write. Carefully crafted words, self-editing, crafting some more.
But my heart was in the sunshine, in the unexpected warmth of the breeze. And, by mid-afternoon, I couldn't take it any more. I hit "save" on my unfinished story and stepped out into the day, into that false, imaginary spring, and went exploring.
I let my feet take me wherever they would, following parks linked within parks like chains, all over north Melbourne. I foraged wattle and snow-gum leaves and gumnuts, and then I walked some more. When I found the tiny forest, I sat down on the soft, dry pine-needles, closed my eyes, and breathed in the silence.
Breathed it in, breathed it out. In again, out.
As I walked home, carrying my basket of leaves and flowers, it was with a lightness that would suggest I, too, had put on Spring for a day. Even the work that was waiting for me at home, which endured well into the night, could not dampen my spirits. I put my botanical bounty into a big old jug, and got typing.


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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Through Mindfulness
April 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PDT
The life you want is within your grasp, but you need clarity, focus and a process to achieve it.
Incorporating Mindfulness in your daily life can help improve your relationships, increase productivity, reduce the stress of everyday living and bring you closer to realizing the life you want.
This 6-session course will teach you Mindfulness tools and techniques that you can start using immediately to help you along your path. Gain understanding, and develop personal attention to focus on changing the quality of your life. It begins now.
5:30 PM Arrive, socialize, settle in, introductions
6:00 PM-7:00PM -Teaching and practices on mindfulness, Experiential Work
7:00 PM – Closing
*Materials on topics discussed will be provide, bring a journal if you want to take notes


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New York Times Magazine
Why do Americans Stink at Math?
Elizabeth Green
July 2014
"With the Common Core, teachers are once more being asked to unlearn an old approach and learn an entirely new one, essentially on their own. Training is still weak and infrequent, and principals…remain unprepared to offer support. Textbooks, once again, have received only surface adjustments, despite the shiny Common Core labels that decorate their covers…Left to their own devices, teachers are once again trying to incorporate new ideas into old scripts, often botching them in the process."


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Despite new laws, bullying still a major problem for today's youth
Were you ever bullied? According to the Center for Disease Control bullying is a major public health problem for school-age children and adolescents.
The CDC estimates that nearly 30 percent of American adolescents have been bullied. Regrettably, it took a series of bullying-related suicides to finally bring attention to the issue. In 2010, the president convened a White House conference on bullying. The purpose of the conference was to dispel the myth that bullying is a harmless rite of passage or an inevitable part of growing up.
Bullying is harmful. So much so that bully victims are two- to nine-times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims. Public sentiment appears to recognize this as well. Most states now have legislation related to bullying prevention. In 2010, Washington State passed a law mandating that each school district adopt policies and procedures that prohibit the harassment, intimidation or bullying of any student.
These laws were not in place during my own middle school years. Bullying was common then and included incidents including a boy whose head was forced into a toilet and another who was verbally harassed daily. In spite of new laws, things don't appear to have changed much. Our communities and schools continue to be permissive of bullying. As a result, approximately one out of every three children have been bullied, have bullied someone or both.
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. According to the Bellingham High School bullying policy, bullying can take many forms including slurs, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks and gestures.
Bullying also includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally and purposely excluding someone from a group. Bullying is something that happens on a re-occurring basis or has the potential of becoming re-occurring.
Sadly, bullying behaviors inflict trauma on the brain and psyche of their victim. Kids who are bullied show higher rates of depression, anxiety, poor school attendance and grades, and a loss of interest in extra-curricular activities.
While anti-bullying laws are necessary, more community policing to enforce them needs to be developed. Students, parents and teachers should routinely intervene when they see incidents of bullying. They should report hazing rituals, social media trashing, and social cliques that intimidate their peers.
Prevention strategies recommend that adults should stop bullying behavior immediately when they see it. They should admonish excuses made by bullies such as "we are just having fun," "they deserve it" or "it is harmless." When intervening, adults should model calm behavior, separate the kids involved, make sure everyone is safe and find out what happened. Adults should also report incidents of bullying to the parents of the kids involved, teachers, principals and law enforcement as appropriate to the circumstances.
Students can help each other by being a good example, by being a good friend, by not being an audience to bullying, by helping the victim get away and by telling a trusted adult.
In addition to no-tolerance practices, studies now suggest that community education and awareness strategies are an effective method for changing the general culture climate and strengthening policy compliance. Efforts to prevent bullying are most effective when:
Adults understand the extent of the bullying problem and can distinguish bullying from other poor behavior;
Emphasis is placed on developing a positive climate and culture that does not support bullying and promotes caring and concern for others;
Programs are coordinated and aligned so that clear messages about bullying become part of daily routines supported by adults and youth;
There is buy-in from administrators, staff and youth, coupled with an understanding of the importance of bullying prevention at all levels.
Students can find skills and opportunities to address issues such as bullying and gangs by joining youth-driven social norming groups. The Natural High Club, Youth Suicide Task Force, the Youth Council, Choose Your Own Path, and the Gang Prevention Team are programs sponsored by the Whatcom Prevention Coalition. These programs tap into the passions of youth and normalize the positive attitudes and behaviors that are often overshadowed by bullying.
Adults may want to learn about the Compassionate Schools model developed at Western Washington University. By reading this curriculum you can easily imagine how an exceptionally productive culture could emerge in a school without bullying.
Start by reviewing your school's anti-bullying policy and discussing it with your children and other parents. Your ability to quickly identify bullying from other types of behavior will greatly improve how effective you are at preventing it.
To help stop bullying:
Read and discuss your school's anti-bullying policy.
Learn the difference between bullying and other behavior.
Stop bullying when you see it.
Support a school culture that normalizes positive attitudes and peer support
Whatcom Prevention Coalition, organizations building safe and healthy communities, http://whatcompreventioncoa.wix.com/whatcompreventioncoalition
Bellingham School District bullying policy, https://bellinghamschools.org/sites/default/files/policies/P3207.pdf
Washington state policy, http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28A.300.285
National resources:
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, 1-800-273-TALK FREE
Byron Manering, executive director of the Brigid Collins Family Support Center in Bellingham.


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Designs for people with actual jobs or doing actual life things like getting married.
A health counselor wanted to express the importance of healthy eating being only one element of "healthy living." That health is nourishing all things: mentally, physically and spiritually.
[Her name, unsurprisingly, is not "Nom Nom."]
My files call this, "Gaze at the Strawberry," and that just about sums it up.
Bountiful, enormous berries for all of our souls.
This version didn't get used, but I had to share it because she's wearing a headpiece made of eggs, for God's sake.
I really liked all three of these treatments.
My brilliant brother.
I made his card mimic what he sees through the ground glass lens of a movie camera, with the font that closes out many a movie credit.
I would do things differently now with this card, but the woman who hired me to do it was my first "client," and I was just over the moon with her having faith in me.
First lesson: never put a full-bleed border on a business card. It will most certainly look wonky if it's not printed perfectly perfect.
I was hired to make the invitations for a desert wedding, and decided that old school postcards were the way to go.
The only sneaky bit is the monkey wrench, an ode to "The Monkey Wrench Gang," that great desert tale.
Wanting to go low on the environmental impact of their invites, I designed their card as an all-in-one: A tri-fold card that was also its own envelope.
The recipient could cut the RSVP off and mail it, which was already addressed and stamped on the other side.
Fold out and postcard, printed.
The one that started it all.
(Do I present it upright? Sideways? I don't know.)
People loved it because it was so compact–inexpensive to print, didn't have tons of filler, got the point across, no wasted space.
Pragmatic invites for pragmatic people.
I clearly like ephemera. Sue me.
Warm Mexican/Italian colors for this client. [Resized for the screen, but it was 1 x 3.5, not the usual 2 x 3.5]
Our Tenth Anniversary featured the timeline of our relationship on a double-sided quad-fold card, total length 34 inches?
I had to do some fancy figurin' to get it to print; we didn't have enough money to have it professionally done, so I printed each side twice, in two different directions, upside-down and right-side up.
Problem solving at its finest, folks.
Oh, man. It makes my head swim just looking at it again.
The lyrics of one of the songs my husband wooed me with on a good old fashioned mix-tape when we first met: "Fireflies," by American Music Club.
I am a sap.
A couple in Courtly Love.
I designed this card not strictly in Medieval fashion, but as closely as I could without actually sending the notices by falconer.


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Nanjing Chamber of Commerce sets up in Silicon Valley
The Nanjing Chamber of Commerce USA (NJCCUS) successfully established a presence in Silicon Valley. The Chamber is intended to serve as a platform for both Chinese and U.S. enterprises, and also a bridge to link Silicon Valley and Nanjing and the United States and China, said Lin Qing, president of NJCCUS. A historic city that served as a capital for six dynasties, Nanjing is now a hub of One Belt, One Road, a development strategy that refers to the New Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. Despite the economic slowdown, Nanjing has maintained 10 percent annual growth with its GDP projected at $15 million this year. Nanjing Chamber of Commerce could serve as a platform for entrepreneurs from both sides to exchange and share experiences and scientific and technological achievement so they could pursue a win-win outcome through cooperation. Find out more about the Nanjing Chamber of Commerce's experience locating to the U.S. here.


text: Music causes us to be feel comfortable and tension free. If you're a hardcore music fan, you are feeling a lot engrossed within the lyrics that you simply forget all of the tensions and worries of the existence. Following a hectic day schedule, we want to listen some soothing tunes to ensure that we forget all of our tensions. Whenever we pay attention to our favourite music, we're within our own realm of dreams. Those who have desire for music enjoy having their assortment of tunes within an album. That…Read More


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Is it easier to identify stones and gems once they are polished and does polishing them deminish their value if they are to be sold?
These questions are very general as each gemstone has its own unique rules regarding this. It depends on the gemstone, color, polish, aesthetics, rarity, etc.
Gemstones are cut and polished. Rough stones weigh more , think karats, however the value and use can be determined by the user, whereas a cut and polished stone is pretty much set in stone value wise.
If I get to choose how I want to cut and polish and use a stone, it is worth more to me than a cut stone
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"It's all in the legs." - We're partnering with Brooklyn Boulders in the West Loop on 8/16 to bring you a complimentary Auto Belay & Certification Technique class. All are welcome to attend, novice climbers encouraged! No worries if this is your first time, we'll show you the ropes. Please visit 3run2.com/events to register. Registrations will be accepted until we reach capacity or 8/12. Please note- *Please do not register unless you are confident that you can attend.*
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Behind the Music on VH1 was like TV crack to me back in the day. I did not miss an episode even on bands I gave not a damn about (Pantera). Even though the show became EXTREMELY formulaic (meteoric rise to fame, something tragic happens, band falls apart, now trying to put it all back together); I still loved it. For a few years they stopped producing original shows and only played re-runs. So a few weeks ago when Bouge Commenter ASmith tweeted about the return of BTM, I was giddy. First on deck, Lil Wayne.
Weezy got me, ya'll. I was up at 2:00 in the morning downloading the entire Lil Wayne catalog and scouring the net for his hard-to-find mixtapes.
Bougie as I am, I love my Dirty South hip-hop (for the most part). Starting back with the Geto Boyz to Luda to Rick Ross (yes, I know he's a poser but Speedin' was my jam!) to Outkast to the 504 Boyz. I even like a lot of the Miami/Reggaeton inspired stuff (Daddy Yankee and Pitbull). Come one, come all - I'll give my southern boys a shot. However, I didn't pay a ton of attention to Lil Wayne, having only noticed his Hot Boyz participation with Millionaire Dream (the bling-bling song). So I knew of him and heard a couple of things but didn't really understand the hype. I DVR'ed the show with a skeptical side eye and finally got around to watching it this week. I was so intrigued by the program that I rewound and watched again.
Now let me be clear, Lil Wayne is kinda off the chains about himself. Small, angry, bunch of kids and baby mommas, he may or may not be addicted to various suspicious and illegal substances and he is apologetically hood. But move past all of that to the base of the man and he's brilliant. A lyrical genius. Watching him pull together a song at 3:00am with no pen to paper, just off the top of his head was more than a little awe inspiring. Now I'm sure I'll catch heat for this but Weezy seems almost Tupacian (made the word up) in his ability to pinpoint a beat that works and then tie meaningful lyrics to it. He's more than "bling-bling". Tie My Hands is one of the most stirring tribute songs I've ever heard and I will not get on a treadmill again without the extended mix of Tha Block Is Hot or Mr. Carter on my iPod.
BTM does a great job of showing you both the man and his music. Suffice it to say… he's been through some stuff, making his ascendancy to rap royalty that much more impressive. Even if you are not a fan of rap or Wayne, his story is put together well. VH1 has become a channel that I can't watch for more than a few minutes without feeling the need for a scalding hot shower and some antiseptic. That being said, the return of Behind the Music gives me a reason to at least look up the VH1 channel number in my DirecTV guide. If you get a chance to watch BTM, do it. Up this week: Pink. Now that oughta be interesting.
Have you watched Behind the Music, do you have a favorite? Any thoughts on DeWayne Carter?


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BATON ROUGE - The state of Louisiana on Tuesday offered an update on fishing closures in the Gulf of Mexico because of the oil spill.
Shrimp Harvesting
The special shrimp season in Zone 1 and Zone 2 will close today at 6:00 pm. Last week, Secretary Barham announced a special shrimp season in these state waters due to potential effects from the Gulf oil spill.
LDWF biologists collected data that indicates the marketable white shrimp have been harvested and the juvenile brown shrimp remain. In an effort to preserve the smaller brown shrimp, the season has been closed. This closure is not a result of oil-effected water.
The opening dates for the 2010 spring inshore shrimp season will be set by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission which meets this Thursday, May 6.
Shrimp harvesting does remain open in the territorial waterways from west of the Texas border to the south pass of the Mississippi River.
Please see map for closure area.
Recreational and Commercial Fishing
LDWF in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital issued the closure of both recreational and commercial fishing and oyster harvesting in Zone 1, excluding the coastal boundaries of Lake Borgne, Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas.
Please see map for closure area.
Federal Waters Closed
NOAA has restricted fishing until at least May 12, 2010, in federal waters most affected by the BP oil spill, largely between Louisiana state waters at the mouth of the Mississippi River to waters off Florida's Pensacola Bay.
Please see map detailing NOAA's closure.
For more information related to the oil spill, visit www.emergency.louisiana.gov. Connect with us on www.facebook.com/GOHSEP and on Twitter @GOHSEP. View photos from the state's response efforts at www.flickr.com/photos/lagohsep.


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The Final Week
After 20 weeks of training the moment of truth was finally here. Ironman Texas was this Saturday and still much of the drama that I related last week wouldn't end until the day after the race.
As a taper week, Coach Thor had us doing light workouts (at least compared to what we have been doing.) Sometimes it gets desperate because you have been doing so much and so long that whatever you are doing this week just looks like a joke. Unfortunately although I had scheduled rides, I couldn't do them since my bike was been shipped to Texas. So I swam and ran, and tried to do something everyday leading up to the race.
Thursday: I took the flight to Houston together with Kikin. We arrived around noon to an unknown city to us both. Took an Uber and headed to Kikin's hotel to drop the luggage. On the road, we noticed that the Ironman drama continued. The swim course now it was changed due to that the canal portion of the swim course was not suitable for swimming and didn't pass the water quality tests. So the 2.4 miles swim course was changed to a single loop course and transition 1 (T1) had to change. So now we had 2 transition spots instead of one. At this time of course hell was breaking loose again and we just had arrived in Houston. Kikin and myself were talking and it was time to leave the drama behind and just "go with the flow."
There was a Whole Foods near the hotel, and we headed there to have lunch and do some groceries shopping. Dropped the groceries at the hotel and then headed to the Athlete Check-in and the Ironman Expo. The day was really hot already and we already knew that we needed to be ready for this kind of heat on race day.
After checking in and doing some digging in the expo we went to collect our bikes over our friend Bolko. Unfortunately Kikin's bike was missing it's tune up and pedals. So while Kikin's bike needed to have maintenance, I decided to leave my bike there and pick it up the next day, since we were planning to ride the bikes to the hotel.
Got to the hotel again and relaxed for maybe an hour to head out again to the athlete banquet at the Marriot. We meet Che Vicky there and I stuffed myself with the banquet's food. I was impressed that I was really behaving (lol!) and had salad, good carbs, and avoided all the delicious sweets they had there. The guys didn't want to stay long in the banquet ceremony so we left, and headed to the hotel. Once in the hotel I grabbed my stuff and headed to the house we rented together with the rest of the team. At the house, Cobi Sensei, Esi, & Telsys, were waiting for us. After catching up with the rest, having dinner and unpacking, I finally died on bed. It was a long day, and it was only Thursday.
Friday. The day before the race. 6am wake up call and around 7am we headed out for a light run. After having breakfast and finalizing the bike and run gear bags we headed to T1. The guys rode their bikes there while Telsys and I were leading them in the car. The guys got safe to the transition and Telsys did me the favor to drop me to get my bike from Bolko. I got my bike and rode it to T1 where the guys were. I got in time to do the swim practice in the actual swim course. The water was cool, dark and you couldn't see anything beyond your hand's reach. On the way back you had a little current, so at least I knew how to take on the swim course on Saturday.
After swimming, we dropped the bike and the bike gear bag. Then we took the car and went to the second transition (T2) to drop the run gear bag. We studied how the transitions were set up and finally left everything. It was noon already and of course it was HOT. Finally we got to the house and finally had time to hibernate the whole day. We had a light bite and I went to put my legs up and nap. The nap really helped me, since I was feeling more revitalized. Early in the evening Norgato got to the house (part of the cheering squad with Telsys) and we had the final dinner at 6pm (cooked by Cobi Sensei). After chatting and sharing some stories and laughs (plus the good food), we finalize everything for went to bed around 9-10pm.
Saturday: RACE DAY. Of course whatever happened here will be in the race report by it's own, and trust me it will be quite the story.
Sunday. After reviving from the dead we had breakfast together at the house. We shared war stories together, and had some ice cream :) . The guys were leaving later in the afternoon but I had to leave around 11am to the airport, so I had to pack already and leave. I said good bye to my fellow teammates and support group, Cobi Sensei, Esi, Che Vicky, Telsys and Norgato.
So that's how the final week revealed to be. Of course more details about the actual race and what happened there will come soon, I know a lot of you have ask what the hell happened on Saturday!!! And it happened a LOT! Stay tuned!


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This phenomenon has a name: Pareidolia. The mind naturally tries to find patterns in random data, hence seeing faces in inanimate objects. So it's actually genetic hard-wiring, not divine intervention on rye. Sorry.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Mmmmm, Delicious Miracle!
5 comments:
- minerva1822 said...
thats some funny shit right there...all HAIL BREAD!!!..hahaha
people are lame and bored..thats all this explains.
i must say mary you have the most intersting blog ive ever read..i love you!!
- November 18, 2008
- minerva1822 said...
for a change we actually got up at a half way decent hour today...11am...breanna has yet to take a nap (its 6 now) and im not going to let her have one..lol...hopefully she will go to bed at 9 and STAY asleep so im not so damn exhausted..so i feel your pain on the late naps thing..lol...its hard not to let them sleep for several reasons...my place is a 1 bedrrom apartment believe it or not...its bigger than the place we had in huntington!!...its just really open..the bedroon is big enough for 2 and has a huge walkin closet ( where i keep breanna toyboxes)...so it worked out..lol..bad thing is its 600 a month not including utilities and thats about as cheap as it gets here..grrr..as for being clean..its the "illusion" of clean..haha...anyways if your on yahoo later ill be here...take care hun..give violet a kiss for me!
- November 18, 2008
- Autism Mom said...
Next thing you know, you'll try to say that I didn't really have the outline of Jesus on my sweat drenched workout shirt! I mean, really. Just because you aren't blessed with miracles you're bitter.
Oh, and guess what, the other day I found a rock with a striking resemblance to Vince Noir (when he was King of the Mods)! I suppose you'll try to say that I just wanted to see that and that it wasn't some sort of sign that I'm destined to see the Mighty Boosh live! You're just a non-believer...
- November 19, 2008
- *mary* said...
Wow, why didn't you keep that Vince Noir rock, dummy?! EVEN I would buy that from Ebay! lol. Hey, remember that potato chip that looked just like Abe Lincoln's profile when we were kids? Now THAT was cool. AND delicious!
PS- If you go to London and see Mighty Boosh live without me I'm going to cry. Just so you know.
PS, part two- WHY aren't you a "follower" of my blog? I just noticed that. Okay, now I AM gonna cry. Thanks, sis.
- November 19, 2008
- controlled chaos said...
omg that was too funny!
- November 22, 2008


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St. Louis Blues 5, Los Angeles Kings 3 FINALNHL.com @NHLdotcom
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The St. Louis Blues are back on track for a return to the playoffs and they have Chris Osgood to thank for their good fortune.
Osgood made 31 saves in his 300th NHL victory and Petr Cajanek had an empty-net goal and two assists Tuesday night as the Blues improved their standing in the Western Conference with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings.
``We should have carried him off the ice, because he carried us in this game,'' forward Keith Tkachuk said of Osgood. ``He played excellent and made some unbelievable saves near the end. They had us on our heels, but he made big stop after big stop.''
The loss dropped the Kings to ninth place in the conference, one point behind the Blues and Nashville Predators. Los Angeles has 10 games left, one more than the Predators and Blues _ who have reached the playoffs 24 straight years.
``That's the way things have gone for the last couple of weeks,'' Osgood said. ``One day you're in sixth or seventh place and the next day you're in ninth. It's a roller coaster. We've got to get points in every game on this trip.''
The Blues played for the first time this season without four-time All-Star defenseman Chris Pronger, who served a one-game NHL suspension. Pronger was the only player to appear in each of St. Louis' first 72 games, after missing all but five games last season because of injuries.
Pascal Rheaume ended a 41-game goal drought before getting injured and Tkachuk scored his 30th goal, helping the Blues beat Los Angeles for the sixth straight time. Mike Sillinger and Dallas Drake also scored for the Blues, who held the Kings to five goals in the four-game season series sweep while killing off all 12 power plays.
``We showed good composure,'' Osgood said. ``It was playoff hockey. The last eight minutes, that was the best team defense we've played in a long time. They came at us pretty good. They have a very quick team. and they were swarming the net.''
Sean Avery, Scott Barney and Lubomir Visnovsky scored for the Kings, who had not been swept in a season series by St. Louis since losing all eight in 1969-70.
``It was very important, but it's been the same speech for the past two months. Every game's important,'' Kings center Ian Laperriere said. ``I know the Blues were behind us, and it kind of hurt that we couldn't put a little cushion between them and us. But even if we were three points ahead of them, it doesn't mean that we would make the playoffs.''
The game's first three goals were scored during a 71-second span early in the first period, including one by Barney that gave the Kings their only lead at the 2:45 mark.
The Blues connected on three of their first nine shots at Cristobal Huet, tying it just 35 seconds later when Rheaume converted a rebound for his first goal since last March 23 with New Jersey. Drake put St. Louis ahead to stay moments later, redirecting a shot from the right boards by Eric Weinrich, who earned his 300th NHL assist.
Sillinger made it 3-1 at 11:37 of the first.
Visnovsky, playing his second game after sitting out the previous 17 with an injured shoulder, sliced the margin to 3-2 at 14:45 of the second period.
Pavol Demitra nearly restored St. Louis' two-goal margin, sending a slap shot off the right post with 30 seconds left in the period. But Tkachuk made it 4-2 just 36 seconds into the third period with an unassisted goal, after a sloppy turnover by Jozef Stumpel at the Los Angeles blue line.
``Mistakes are going to happen,'' Laperriere said. ``We played really hard, but not always smart. And against a team like that, you can't give them breaks like that because they'll take advantage of it.''
Avery scored with 8:55 left on a wraparound, backhanding the puck off defenseman Bryce Salvador's stick after taking the puck away from Osgood behind the net as the goalie tried to clear it to the corner.


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Gah! So sorry I've been absent from this lovely place. Yes, the daily images have been rotating, but alas, Twitter has won over the long form of information sharing. In order for my fingers to get back into the swing of things, let's simply recap with a few life highlights and some select Twitter findings that are rife for the clicking. Enjoy!
- Started Interning at the Explorer's Club, checking quality of previously processed collections and soon will begin some original processing of my own!
- Gearing up for a fun trip to Austin to visit some friends. The bf and I see pinball, honky-tonk, bbq, line dancing, and the lovely Harry Ransom Center in our future!
- Visited a great new Science Fiction bookstore in Brooklyn called Singularity & Co., which is filled with whimsy, dedication, and floor to ceiling copies of the most colorful novels I have ever seen. A MUST see.
Alrighty. Here come the Tweets:
- Novelist Silvia Hartmann is writing via Google docs so readers can watch & comment: n.pr/S9Ypq2
- Internet time well-spent: Preserved!: preservedproject.co.uk
- From the FB&C blog – Folsom Prison Blues at Auction…goo.gl/fb/0p0ww
- This is a hexaflexagon. It's about to blow your mind. on.io9.com/GUU56E
- The Gowanus Print Lab goo.gl/LfRnW
@amlibraries Pinterest, which compiles Digital Libraries of the Week from AL Direct since 2007 goo.gl/D1leP
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum is my new favorite social media-driven museum. http://www.nelson-atkins.org/
- The plan for the 42nd street NYPL shifts back to include books again: http://goo.gl/pfCRM
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As co-founder and Partner at Parks, Andrew has been here since the very beginning. Starting in the estate agency business for a corporate agency, Andrew realised there was a real need for an independent, local and above all friendly high-street agent in East Bristol – which he went on to establish with Amelia in 2005. Andrew has made Parks a popular local choice for people selling their homes with his focus on excellent customer service. Originally from Essex, Andrew has made Bristol his home since 1998 and although he is a keen runner and likes to keep fit, you might occasionally find him in Gregg's next to the Parks office with a doughnut in hand!
Also a Partner at Parks, Amelia met Andrew at the same corporate agency where she had been since 2000, working in financial services as an Area Manager overseeing mortgage advisors across six branches in the south west.
Amelia's passion has always been in selling property though and took a keen interest in the estate agency side of the business. When the opportunity arose to launch Parks she jumped at the chance and hasn't looked back. With two young daughters Amelia knows first-hand how stressful selling your home and moving can be when you have children – that's why she goes out of her way to make sure your experience is as quick and efficient as possible.
Steve is our Senior Sales Negotiator. He has been with us for over six years now and is an experienced agent in his own right, something you might not think for someone who looks so young! Starting out as an apprentice estate agent Steve has progressed to a senior role with Parks and expertly deals with all aspects of the business – valuations, viewings, managing offers on properties and progressing your sale through the chain to completion. You won't meet an estate agent more driven and conscientious than Steve so we know you'll be in very safe hands with him. When he isn't working hard Steve can normally be found... actually we don't know, Steve is always working!
Teresa looks after all of our landlords and managed properties as well as finding homes for all our prospective tenants and brings with her over 10 years' experience in the lettings market across Bristol. Teresa also plays a vital part in dealing with sales as well as booking and managing viewings on our properties. She is mum of one so has her hands full outside of work too, but loves to escape for a cocktail when she can!
Eric has been with Parks almost from the start. He joined us in 2008 and has worked pretty much every weekend since, save for the odd holiday we allow him. If you call on a Saturday the chances are it will be Eric that helps you with your enquiry. In between answering our busy phones he deals with sales queries, arranges viewings and sorts out inspections and property repairs for our landlords. With a keen eye for numbers he is also responsible for managing our accounts. As well as being a keen walker with our resident dog, Betsy, Eric can often be found barbequing in his garden or looking after his five grandchildren.
Sophie is our full-time sales progressor. Sophie joined us from the NHS so she is certainly used to helping people and that's just what you'll get! Sophie will make sure that, once we've agreed the sale of your home, everything runs as smoothly and quickly as it can so that you can get to your new house. In her spare time Sophie looks after her two dogs and is also in the process of completely renovating her home.
Parks Estate Agents, 199 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9HL
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