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As for printing 12X12 layouts at home, I reduce my layout size to 8X8 and print them at that size. I either put them in 8X8 albums or use a 12X12 paper to mat it.
Have fun relearning!
Posted 10 January 2013 - 09:46 PM
Don't be shy about asking questions. We are here to help.
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I still feel like a beginner after several years, but I enjoy Scrapgirls so much. I thought there was a paper scrapping thread also, but if not, a lot of people do Hybrid things now with papers and craft materials. I resize my 12 x 12 layouts to 8x8 or print them at Costco. I've been doing some 5x7 challenges lately since Costco prints them for around 60 cents.
I seem to live not far from you, in Henrico County.VA.
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Hi Lynn - Welcome Back! I'm so impressed by you overcoming your stroke and starting up digitally scrapping again. We are all here to help if you need it.
Thanks so much. I seem to have forgotten most I knew about digital, I am more used to using paper and such, but I don't have much control over my right hand and I have lots of trouble holding things in place so I thought digital would be easier for me but I also have enormous (sp) memory problems, along with spelling and numbers. I know I've done digital before, I saved some of the freebies and made some pages, I just seem to have forgotten how to do it. But I'm hanging in there, and I have decided to switch to 8 inch pages like someone suggested. Thanks again for the welcome, this is the friendliest group I've ever been in.
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This sounds more interesting (and opportunistic) than the sequels. They could tell some neat stories.
Is there any doubt that Yoda will be first?
I have a very bad feeling about this.
Apparently, one will be about Fett and Solo.
I knew this was coming... just as Disney did with Marvel.
The spin-offs to be filmed:
- Jar Jar's Big Adventure
- Jango Unchained
- J.J. Abrams presents Star Trek VS. Star Wars: Into the Darkside
- Avengers VS. Star Wars
- Star Wars: The Emperor's New Groove
And that is just for 2013.
Rogue Squadron-19 Golds, Battle For Naboo-18 Platinums, Rogue Leader-15 Golds/15 Aces, Rebel Strike-19 Single Golds/19 Single Aces
James Boba Fettfield & Lord Malakite's Video Game Collection
I like the idea of visiting the expanded universe to generate more interest in the mainstream. Casual fans or movie only fans don't know about the Sith War or characters like Corran Horn.
I hope they don't do Yoda. He has enough attention and I personally feel his mystique adds to the character. Like Boba Fett before we found out he was just a xerox of Jango with a bad attitude. Now he's just one of a million other clones.


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My wife just received a wonderful promotion with excellent opportunities for advancement in West Virginia (she is truly my better half) so we will be selling our home and kennel in Montgomery, Texas.
Located on 7.9 acres with no close neighbors on the north or east, and a heavy tree line (that we own) between us and the neighbors on the west.
The house is approximately 1800 square ft, 3 bedroom, 2 baths built in 1980. Carport, traditional septic and well, with a new roof as of 2011
The kennel was built in 2002, approximately 2500 square ft. with 22 climate controlled indoor/outdoor runs. There is an aerobic septic system, 150 square feet of office space, 265 square feet of foyer, half bath and 150 square feet of storage. The HVAC air handling unit was replaced last summer.
This is sudden so I apologize for the sketchy details. We will be prepared to show it in a couple of weeks but can provide more information if you email firstname.lastname@example.com. Zoned light commercial. It was a small boarding and training operation.
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How does a resident set up or cancel water services?
Please call City Hall (763-428-0920) for utility billing to set up or cancel service before moving in or out. This will allow us to calculate your bill accurately.
Am I billed for recycling even if I don't recycle?
Yes. Recycling is billed to every residential customer in the city. It is your choice to recycle or not, however no credits can be given for choosing not to recycle.
Do I have to pay sewer on water I am using outside in the summer?
No. Sewer charges are based on water usage for your winter reading, so that you are not paying for sewer on water you use outside in the summer months. This would include irrigation, watering of plants, washing vehicles, and filling swimming pools.
How can I pay my bill?
There are drop boxes at 12913 Main Street and 22350 South Diamond Lake Road. You can drop off your payments at City Hall during regular business hours (8:00am to 4:30pm).
You can not pay by credit card over the phone or through the website, but you can stop at City Hall and pay with a credit card at the front desk. Direct payment plan (ACH) is also available, which is an automatic payment plan with your checking account.
Are there late fees?
The City does charge a penalty for late payments. Any annual unpaid utility bills are assessable and will be applied to Hennepin County Property Tax statements with interest and possibility of additional fees.
How do leaks effect my bill?
Leaks can be costly, even the smallest leak can cause a spike in water bills. A pin hole size leak can amount to losing 185 gallons per day which is 5,550 gallons loss per month. It is highly recommended to have any leak repaired by a licensed plumber.
How much iron is in the water?
The iron ranges from 1.3 to 1.6 milligrams per liter.
What is the hardness of the water?
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You will receive a bill every other month for residential customers and monthly for commercial accounts.
My bill has the "(e)" , what does that mean?
When looking at your bill if there is an (e) next to either number (previous usage, current usage) it indicates an estimated reading. If this happens for more than two consecutive bill cycles please contact City Hall at 763-428-0920 to schedule an appointment for investigation and or repair.
What is the storm water utility fee?
The storm water fee is different from the sanitary sewer in that, it is the fee for storm water runoff (water that travels thru the storm sewer system, ditches or drainage ponds). As with recycling, it is also charged to every residential and commercial customer. Residential customers are billed a flat fee, whereas commercial customers are billed based on a calculation of acreage and hard surface area
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The utility department may leave a card for several reasons. The most common reasons is that there is a problem with us getting a meter reading and that you will need to call Public Works at 763-428-8580 to set up an appointment to have it repaired. It is important that you call as soon as possible to make sure that you are not having estimated readings for an extended period of time which may cause an over or under billing for your water.


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We aren't really sure how business pundits come up with the prophecies they espouse on prime time cable news shows. Perhaps it has something to do with tracking the stars, seeking out the fortune teller at the local Roma encampment, and gazing misty-eyed into a magical crystal ball. Or maybe it has more to do with tracking current trends and hoping that they are applicable to a wider array of companies than currently being affected.
Of course, there is always the old "throw a dart at a piece of paper and read out the results" trick. While this method may not be quite as accurate, it seems to the go-to plan for some corporate prophets.
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OXFORD — A federal judge has revoked the bond of an Alabama man charged in the robberies of four north Mississippi banks.
The Daily Corinthian reports that U.S. District Judge Neal Biggers agreed this week with prosecutors' argument that Brian Perry Jones remains a threat to the public. Biggers ordered Jones held without bond pending trial, which is set for March 4.
The 35-year-old Jones, of Toney, Ala., was previously released on a $10,000 bond last month after pleading not guilty to four counts of bank robbery by force or violence.
Jones is charged in four separate bank robberies beginning with the Aug. 16, 2012 robbery of the Renasant Bank branch on Constitution Drive in Iuka. He is also accused in the Nov. 16 robbery of the Renasant Bank on Market Street in Booneville along with two separate robberies on Sept. 21, 2012 and Nov. 19, 2012, of Renasant Bank branches in Tupelo.
He was arrested on Nov. 19 by deputies with the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department who spotted a vehicle matching the description of one used in the Tupelo robbery traveling on the Natchez Trace Parkway near the Mississippi/Alabama line.
Prosecutors said the $10,000 bond "is insufficient to protect the community and to guarantee his presence at future hearings."
Jones' attorney argued Jones has substantial ties to the region including a strong relationship with his wife and four children and has remained employed since his release.
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Canterbury Bulldogs prop Sam Kasiano was the only New Zealander selected in the World XIII team announced today by Rugby League World magazine.
Kasiano played an integral role as the Bulldogs won the NRL minor premiership, being named prop of the year at the Dally M awards, but he could not prevent them from losing the grand final to Melbourne.
The 22-year-old also made his debut for the Kiwis in the end-of-year test against the Kangaroos, putting an end to an eligibility storm which saw the prop become caught in a tug-of-war between his native New Zealand and Australia.
No other New Zealanders were named in the world team, reflecting a poor year for the Kiwis and the New Zealand Warriors. The Kiwis lost both tests against the Kangaroos this year, while the Warriors languished in the bottom half of the NRL ladder for much of the season before finishing 14th.
Seven players - Billy Slater, Greg Inglis, Ryan Hall, Johnathan Thurston, James Graham, Cameron Smith and Paul Gallen - retained their places in the side, chosen annually by the game's worldwide media.
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Billy Slater (Melbourne Storm), Brett Morris (St George-Illawarra Dragons), Greg Inglis (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Josh Morris (Canterbury Bulldogs), Ryan Hall (Leeds Rhinos), Johnathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys), Cooper Cronk (Melbourne Storm), James Graham (Canterbury Bulldogs), Cameron Smith (Melbourne Storm), Sam Kasiano (Canterbury Bulldogs), Nate Myles (Gold Coast Titans), Sam Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Paul Gallen (Cronulla Sharks).


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hilarious story Speck. TW needs to seriously chill out. If you're having a bad day/week, please don't take it out on people in the forum. Take it out on the scalpers. Especially Velveeta scalpers!!!
i know you're having a rough time with what you're fighting, but I hope your health improves back to 100% TW.


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Krush.20 Results: Urabe Stops Osawa in Title Defense, Yuya Yamamoto Upset by Zaurus Asami
- Written by Dave Walsh
Krush.20 took place yesterday at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, headlined by a 60kg title fight.
In the night's main event, Krush 60kg champ Hirotaka Urabe defended his title against 60kg tournament winner Fumiya Osawa by 1st round KO at 2:48. Urabe scored with a spinning back kick to Osawa's body that dropped the challenger and left him unable to get up. Urabe (15-5-2, 9 KO) is now undefeated in his last 8 and has won 3 straight since fighting Naoki Ishikawa to a draw in his first title defense. He could see himself facing Ishikawa for a third time in a future title defense. Osawa (7-8-1, 2 KO) rebounded from a 4-fight winless streak by winning the Krush 60kg tournament with wins over Makoto Morishige, Yuya and Katsuya Goto. A good fight for him would be against Kan Itabashi to see where he stands in the division.
In the co-main event, Yuya Yamamoto was shut out by Zaurus Asami, losing a unanimous decision on scores of 30-28(x3). Yamamoto (33-23-1, 11 KO) has been horribly inconsistent throughout his career and has now lost three straight, being knocked out by Yuji Nashiro and Xu Yan in his last 2 outings. This is a huge loss and another setback for him. Asami (9-8-1) gets the biggest win of his career and some momentum after going 1-4 in his 5 fights heading into this.
In first bout of the 4th leg of the Krush Wildrush League, current league leader Hideaki Yamazaki knocked out Naoki Terasaki just 24 seconds into the fight with a left hook. The knockout gives Yamazaki 9 points with just one fight left and puts him in a very good position to win the tournament. The second and third placed fighters Hitoshi Tsukagoshi and Yukimitsu Takahashi have 5 and 4 points, respectively, and face off at Krush.21 on August 12th and the winner is the only person left with a realistic shot at taking the lead from Yamazaki. Should it be Takahashi, he and Yamazaki face off in the final leg of the league.
At 63kg, Hiroya was able to stop fellow Krush Youth Tournament participant Daizo Sasaki with low kicks at 2:43 of the 3rd round. Both fighters had lost 3 in a row heading into this bout with Hiroya (11-5-0, 6 KO) losing to Masaaki Noiri, Naoki and most recently Krush 63kg champ Ryuji Kajiwara, and Sasaki losing to Noiri, Kengo Sonoda and Atsushi Ogata. This is a bounce back win for Hiroya and a good next fight for him might be a rematch with Sho Ogawa, depending on when the Krush Youth tournament begins this year.
Finally, at 70kg, TOMOYUKI picked up an extension round decision win over Shintaro Matsukura, winning on all 3 cards after judges ruled a draw on scores of 29-28, 29-29 and 30-30. Tomoyuki first made a name for himself earlier this year, upsetting then Krush 70kg champion Kenta in his first fight of 2012 and has gone 2-1 since then, with the loss to MA Kick champ Kazuya Takeda. Matsukura (5-6-0, 4 KO) had just ended a 3-fight losing streak with a win back in June. After his upset of Yuya Yamamoto, Matsukura has been rather pedestrian, going 1-4, though losing a split, majority and now extension round decision along the way.
Quick results after the break
60kg Title Fight: Hirotaka Urabe (c) def. Fumiya Osawa by KO (spinning back kick) at 2:48
70kg fight: Zaurus Asami def. Yuya Yamamoto by 3rd round Unanimous Decision (30-28, 30-28, 30-28)
63kg WILDRUSH League Fight: Hideaki Yamazaki def. Naoki Terasaki by 1st round KO (left hook) at 0:24
63kg Fight: HIROYA def. Daizo Sasaki by 3rd round KO (leg kicks) at 2:43
70kg Fight: TOMOYUKI def. Shintaro Matsukura by Ext. round Unanimous Decision (10-9, 10-9, 10-9) after a 3rd round Majority Draw (29-28, 30-30, 29-29)
70kg Fight: Takuro Moriya def. Ichiyo Morimoto by Ext. round Unanimous Decision (10-9, 10-9, 10-9) after a 3rd round Majority Draw (29-29, 29-29, 29-30)
70kg Fight: Masaru ☆D☆HIRO Matsumura and Shingo fought to a 3rd round Unanimous Draw (30-30, 30-30, 29-29)
63kg Fight: Shota Shirai and Sho-masa- fought to a 3rd round Unanimous Draw (30-30, 30-30, 30-30)
55kg Fight: Masanori Shimada def. Akira Masuda by 3rd round Unanimous Decision (29-26, 29-25, 29-25)
55kg Fight: Ryuji Horio and Hiroshi Kamada fought to a 3rd round Split Draw (29-29, 28-30, 30-29)
70kg Fight: Kazuya Akimoto def. Takehiko Saito by 3rd round Unanimous Decision (30-29, 30-28, 30-29)


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In psychology, aversives are unpleasant stimuli that induce changes in behavior through punishment; by applying an aversive immediately following a behavior, the likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future is reduced. That is mostly true in dog training, but a significant exception is forcing, during which a behavior is made more likely to reoccur through the application of an aversive stimulus. Aversives can vary from being slightly unpleasant or irritating (such as a disliked color) to physically damaging (like a 2x4!). It is not the level of unpleasantness, but rather the effectiveness the unpleasant event has on changing behavior that defines the aversive. Aversive tools apply unpleasant stimuli.
The above description includes the word punishment. But that isn't specifically accurate in all dog training applications. Im not going to launch into an Operant Conditioning discussion (yet). But what were really talking about here are aversive tools. Ear pinch, heeling sticks, e-collars, et al. They may punish, correct, or merely compel. But they do so by being used as implements that apply unpleasant stimuli (pressure/force).
I thought this might be a worthy discussion, what with hunting season coming up and all! I don't know about you, but I'm sharpening my dog up for hunting!


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2006 Grand Theft Auto IV Announced!
GTAGaming.com - General News | @ 02:42 PM MDT | By Zidane
Today, Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto IV for the Playstation 3 and Xbox360. Sorry Wii.
New York, NY � May 9th, 2006 -- Rockstar Games, the universally-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto IV, the next-generation console debut of the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise. Developed by world-class designers Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV will be simultaneously available for the PlayStation�3 and Xbox 360� and is currently planned to be in stores in North America on October 16, 2007 and in Europe on October 19, 2007.
R* already has a GTA4 mini page up. Xboxlive? How about that! So, what do you think should be included in the game? Send me your ideas, and I just mightl put it up on a wishlist page.
Source: http://ir.take2games.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=195753
and... http://ir.take2games.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=195754
On another note, Rockstar Games has completely re-made their website. Really sexy design, check it out here - http://www.rockstargames.com and http://www.rockstarwarehouse.com. Fancy!
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Nowhere in your incoherent ramblings did you come anywhere close to the answer. Thanks to you, everyone in this room is now stupider having heard you. I award you no points and may God have mercy on your soul. -Billy Madison-
Here's my coverage of yesterday's Botcon events...
Photos: http://www.actionfigs.com/content.ph...Photo-Coverage
Hasbro panel live write-up: http://www.tfviews.com/news/main/1687
I didn't know they'd be putting out the SDCC exclusives today or I would have stayed down there overnight, but as I had no toothbrush and no change of clothes, I chose to head home since Sundays are usually dead at these things.
I was surprised Tycho didn't show up, it was a few blocks from his house, I could see his place from the central hotel tower.
Anyway, I'll be back in a little while to post more thoughts.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
I guess I'll be buying SDCC Metroplex as well as skipping out on the Hasbro panel since it'll probably be a rehash of the Botcon reveals plus the fan bot reveal, I guess.
Saw plenty of Springer and Blitzwings at 2 Targets this weekend. That's already more than the total number of Grimlocks and Blasters that I've seen at retail.
Well JT and Bikerscout, here's the confirmation: http://news.toyark.com/2013/07/02/to...con-2013-91418
Bumblebee gets the Goldbug mask, they needed to fix him quickly using old parts he brought back from Earth, is how they explained it.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
SDCC just got more expensive for me as well. I may need to forgo the Jetfire sky striker now.
I can't even preorder Slave 1 just yet either.
If there's anyone who's going to SDCC and wants to offset the price of the exclusives just a bit, and has no interest in the Bludgeon figure, I might be able to help.
JT, I can't help but envision that sequence as something like this.
Wheeljack: "How do you feel, Bumblebee?"
Bumblebee: "I feel great! In fact, I feel like some sort of gold bug!"
Wheeljack: "I think maybe that should be your new name!"
Goldbug: "Um, yeah, dude, no. You ain't taking my name. I'm standing right here, for cryin' out loud. And this isn't like one of those crazy 'two Prowls' things, because I'm only obscure if you count finding freakin' Metroplex and indirectly killing damn Sixshot to be obscure, yo."
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Mr Avinash Potnis, country president, Novartis Malaysia
Malaysia has geared itself to become a high-income developed nation by 2020. Working towards that goal, the government had launched the economic transformation programme (ETP), which is expected to boost Malaysia's gross national income (GNI) per capita to more than $15,000 in 2020 from a mere $6,700 in 2009.
In May 2010, a large workshop was run to identify 12 national key economic areas (NKEAs). NKEA has been defined as a driver of economic activity that has the potential to directly and materially contribute a quantifiable amount of economic growth to the Malaysian economy. One among the 12 identified NKEAs is healthcare, which has a growth target of $13.57 billion (RM 42.2 billion) while generating more than 260,000 jobs by 2020.
Working towards this goal, the Ministry of Health (MoH), Malaysia, and Novartis Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a partnership to build various healthcare capabilities to further enhance the ETP. Novartis is taking measures to further strengthen the presence in the South East Asian countries. Earlier in March 2012, Novartis Thailand extended its seven year long partnership with the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand, to explore the biodiversity in Thailand and now Novartis Malaysia is partnering with MoH, Malaysia, to help the booming healthcare industry of the country.
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Brenda Lott and Free Books!
Before we visit with today's featured author, I want to announce that the winner of Mary Connealy's novel, Cowboy Christmas is:
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Congratulations! I'll contact you today for your snail mail address, and we'll get your book to you right away. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right in order to participate in future book give-aways!
And now let's talk with novelist Brenda Lott (writing as Maggie Brendan), author of The Jewel of His Heart (Revell, October 2009, the 2nd book in Heart of the West series)
Maggie Brendan is a member of the American Christian Writers (ACW) and the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). She was a recipient of the 2004 ACW Persistence Award.
Her book, No Place For a Lady, the first in the Heart of the West series, was released in January 2009 and received a 4.5 star review from Romantic Times. The Jewel of His Heart, book 2, was just released (October 2009) and received a 4 star review from Romantic Times. A Love of Her Own is scheduled for release in 2010. She has begun writing another historical series called The Blue Willow Brides. Maggie is also quoted in Word Weavers, The Successful Writer's Critique Groups released in June 2008. She has led a writer's critique group for the last 6-1/2 years. A screenplay of her first novel is at Lifetime TV for possible movie production. She recently spoke at a Regional Church Bookstores and Libraries conference in Marietta about The Value of Christian Fiction. She participated in LifeWay Christian Store's Annual Fiction Event Day at the Mall of Georgia and will be participating again in October for them in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Maggie is married with two grown children and four grandchildren. When she is not writing, she enjoys reading, singing, painting, scrapbooking, and being with her family. She lives in Marietta, GA.
Please tell us a bit more about the plot of The Jewel of His Heart.
The Jewel of His Heart is set in 1890s Montana. It is here that Juliana calls home when she meets Josh McBride, a handsome, gentle sheepherder. When he discovers a rare kind of sapphire on his property and considers striking out on his own path in the world, he is forced to decide what's most important to him: the world's riches or the eternal value of love in a woman whose eyes rival the rarest of gems.
Which character in your novel most interested you while you wrote?
I fell in love with my male character Josh McBride, who has so much love to give and is a gentle, kind sheepherder but struggles with his self-esteem. With his strong faith in God he learns to trust Him when confronted with hard decisions.
Why will readers enjoy your novel?
I believe readers will enjoy my novel about a man's struggle between the riches of the world or the eternal value of love and a woman who must learn to forgive the past and learn to trust and love. I think the issues are just as relevant today.
If you were the casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your lead roles?
I'd love to see Dale Midkiff play Josh McBride. He would fit that character perfectly.
For Juliana Brady I'd pick Zoe Deschanel with her gorgeous blue eyes that reflect the color of the Yogo sapphires.
This month we're talking about books on the craft of writing. Of those you've read, which one would you most enthusiastically recommend?
I'd recommend two favorites that I read years ago--Techniques of the Selling Writer, by Dwight V. Swain, and Writing Novels that Sell, by Jack M. Bickham. They're considered "The Bible" on writing.
Someone has just handed you a box containing exactly what you need at this moment in time. What's in the box? And it's not food (everyone always says food--we writers are a hungry bunch).
That's easy to answer. A gift certificate for a weekly massage for an entire year! Sitting and typing is hard on the arms, back and shoulders, not to mention the hands. That would be so lovely to receive and I wouldn't let anything stand in my way to show up for them.
What is the last book you read that impacted you?
The first one that comes to mind is The Prayer of Jabez, by Bruce Wilkinson. Bruce Wilkinson gave a conference at my church a few years ago. That little book and his conference taught me a lot. Once I faithfully prayed for God to expand my territory for Him on a daily basis, many wonderful opportunities to share the gospel and expand my boundaries through my writing occurred, and that was not coincidental. It's a divine gift that I don't deserve but He chose to bless me exceedingly above all that I could ever imagine.
What are you working on now?
I've just signed a contract with Revell for another series entitled The Blue Willow Brides. It's a story of three sisters from Holland who become mail order brides in America.
Where else can readers find you or your writing online?
www.BustlesAndSpurs.com – resident blogger
Thanks, Brenda, for visiting with us and telling us about The Jewel of His Heart. Readers, Brenda has offered to sign a copy of The Jewel of His Heart for the winner of our drawing on Monday, October 19. To enter, leave a comment for Brenda, below. Leave your email address, in case you win, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com. If you subscribe to my blog, at right (or if you're already subscribed), you'll be entered an additional time to this drawing and all future drawings.
Be sure to check out my interview with Jenness Walker, below. There's time to leave a comment to enter the October 15 drawing for Jenness' book, Double Take.
Annoying legal disclaimer: drawings void where prohibited; open only to U.S. residents; the odds of winning depend upon the number of participants.
This Thursday we'll hear from Shirley Connolly, author of I See God in the Thorns and Thistles.
29 comments:
I would love to read this book! Please enter me. Thanks.
- October 12, 2009 at 10:02 PM
- Anna W. said...
Sounds awesome! Please enter me!
writer_weaver at yahoo dot com
- October 12, 2009 at 10:02 PM
- windycindy said...
Hello Brenda! Your book sounds so romantic. I would like to know when you knew that you would be a writer/
Many thanks, Cindi
- October 12, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Please enter me in the contest. I love the beauty of the Western frontier. The wide open spaces are so invigorating.
Linda Cacaci
- October 12, 2009 at 10:13 PM
- windycindy said...
I am subscribed to your blog!
Again, many thanks.....
- October 12, 2009 at 10:14 PM
- Carmen7351 said...
Love the 1890s era. Please enter me. Thanks.
desertrose5173 at gmail dot com
I already get your email.
- October 12, 2009 at 11:07 PM
- Virginia C said...
I love Dale Midkiff! My favorite books are Historical Western Romances set in the mid to late 1800's. Please enter my name in the drawing.
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- October 12, 2009 at 11:15 PM
- Carole said...
I fell in love with Josh McBride just from your description, Brenda! I look forward to reading this book and appreciate the chance to win a copy.
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- October 13, 2009 at 12:34 AM
- Carole said...
I'm also subscribed to your blog, Trish.
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- October 13, 2009 at 12:35 AM
I would love to be entered in the drawing for this book please! Thanks.
- October 13, 2009 at 1:39 AM
- Theresa N. said...
Your book sounds wonderful. I'm presently read The Prayer of Jabez
by Bruce Wilkinson, he really does a great job with this scripture.
Theresa N
- October 13, 2009 at 6:17 AM
- Trish Perry said...
I'm so glad to see such quick interest in Brenda's latest novel! I was too tired last night when I posted her interview to get all chatty, but I did like the premise of her story, and the cover is just gorgeous. And her hero sounds wonderful!
- October 13, 2009 at 7:08 AM
- brendalottakamaggiebrendan said...
Trish, thanks for the opportunity to give this interview.
Windy Cindy- I knew that I wanted to be a writer when I was in the 3rd grade and wrote "stuff" off & on through the years. But finally decided to get serious about 6 yrs. ago.
Theresa-I wish you could hear Wilkinson teach the book. He's the most effective speaker that I ever heard.
May God bless you all and good luck.
- October 13, 2009 at 7:45 AM
- Carrie Turansky said...
Oh, this sounds like a very interesting story! Please enter me in the drawing.
carrie (at) turansky (dot) com
- October 13, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- Tammy Barley said...
I would LOVE to win an autographed book by this author!!! Please enter me!
Beautifully engaging interview, Trish. Your blog is always such a joy to visit.
- October 13, 2009 at 9:20 AM
- Trish Perry said...
Thanks, Tammy!
- October 13, 2009 at 9:23 AM
- Sherry K said...
Great interview. The book sounds wonderful and I love the cover. It just draws me in and says "read me"!
Please enter me in the drawing.
Sherry K
- October 13, 2009 at 10:41 AM
- Lisa Buffaloe said...
The book sounds great! Please enter me in the drawing.
Thank you,
Lisa Buffaloe
- October 13, 2009 at 3:21 PM
- adge said...
I've read the first book and it was great. Please include me in the giveaway. Thanks.
- October 14, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Katie said...
please enter me!!! i would love to read this book!
- October 14, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- Debra said...
I've heard alot of good things about this book. I can't wait to read it! Please enter my name in the drawing. Thanks!
- October 14, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- Cherie J said...
Please enter me, This book sounds wonderful. Thank you!
- October 15, 2009 at 5:04 PM
- Cherie J said...
I am a subscriber.
- October 15, 2009 at 5:04 PM
- squiresj said...
This is an author I have not read her works. I'd love to read and review it. I would love to see how she writes and pass on her work to others. It sounds so interesting.
- October 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- Emma said...
Great interview. The Jewel of His Heart sounds wonderful.Please enter me in the giveaway.augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.Thank you.
- October 16, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- Tammy Barley said...
Ooops--left out my e-mail! Here's me:
- October 19, 2009 at 9:14 AM
- Sandee61 said...
I'd love to be entered in this giveaway, if I'm not too late. I would love to read The Jewel of His Heart. Thank you!
- October 19, 2009 at 11:55 AM
- Janna said...
This looks great and yet I haven't read it yet? How has that happened??? JK
ryanx6 at msn dot com
- October 19, 2009 at 12:19 PM
- Heather said...
Thanks for drawing my name for Cowboy Christmas! I just finished reading it and love it!
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A couple weeks ago I finally got fed up with computer noise in my home office. It was literally a sound dungeon in here, with the biggest culprit being my dual Xeon machine. I built this box myself, using an Intel dual Xeon motherboard, and putting it in the Intel-recommended server chassis - an Intel SC5250-E. While I love the layout of the case and all of the options I've dropped into it, the fans in it were horrendously loud.
So I did a pile of research into quiet computing. Apparently I'm not alone with regard to overall machine noise in my work environment. The 2 biggest culprits in this case were the 120mm exhaust fan, and the 92mm intake fan for the hard drive bay. Both of these fans were running at approximately 3000rpm, and they were making a heck of a racket.
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Yea I snagged a vintage death star playset last summer. To be honest, I'm not overly sure if I'll put that up...its missing a support piece. I have vintage 12" figs too that I'm on the fence about...luke, darth, chewie, obi, and I have a vintage walker in box, that probe droid/hot playset, and cantina set with the original cardboard backdrop, along with a vintage falcon, but I think the remote is MIA. I'm not sure if I want to part with that stuff yet, but then again its just been wrapped in a garbage bag and down in the basement. I really should sell it off since I'm getting hitched in Sept and its less to move and store.
But yea, I won't have a solid idea about where things are at or the exact counts of things till well after the holidays. My plan is two tubs a weekend.
I have all this info a excel spread sheet but I got sloppy with logging stuff in after a while and I'm not positive if its current or overly accurate.
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Born in Winona, Minnesota on October 2, 1864, my great-grandmother Kate Pettis was six years old in the photo above. Two months before her seventh birthday, she made the news:
A little girl named Katie Pettis, about six or seven years old, daughter of Mr. D.J. Pettis, was bitten by a dog this forenoon under the following circumstances: The little girl, in company with one or two others, was returning home from the post office, and on the way passed the Eppert House, on Washington street. A large dog belonging to the house lay on the walk, and as the little girls passed, a boy of about fourteen, who drives the omnibus for the house, hissed at the dog, probably more with the intention of scaring the girls than of doing any harm, but the dog, obeying the signal, bounced forward and seized the little Pettis girl in the face. Some men, who were near by, immediately jumped forward and took the dog off, but he had inflicted a fearful wound in the cheek and chin of the little girl. She was taken home and received prompt medical attendance, under which she is doing as well as could be expected. Mr. Ewald, the proprietor of the house, feels very badly over the affair, and offered to have the dog killed if Mr. Pettis desired it, but the dog has never shown any ugliness before, and would not in this case, doubtless, if he had not been set on by the boy, who is deserving of severe censure and punishment for the act. He is old enough to know better.Katie would probably have featured her wounds for show-and-tell, but hey, if you ask me, the newspaper story is pretty cool. What a kick it was to find this bit of drama from my great-grandmother's childhood! And I owe it to fellow geneablogger Denise at Moultrie Creek. She's been poking around the internet this week looking for online newspaper archives, found several, and shared them with the Genealogy Research Resources group at Diigo. On days when new links are shared, I receive them in an email from Diigo. When Denise's link to the Winona Newspaper Project landed in my inbox, I couldn't resist dropping everything to search it for pettis. The effort netted more than forty nuggets of Pettis family history. I'll be sharing more of them here soon, but this one is my favorite. Thanks, Denise!
Bitten by a Dog, Winona Daily Republican, 2 August 1871, page 3.
By now, geneabloggers, you've probably heard about Cheryl's crisis, the disappearance of her original Two Sides of the Ocean blog. Click to visit her new blog, and while you're there, don't forget to subscribe to her new RSS feed. And please update your blogrolls with her new address:
Her misfortune hit a little too close to home for me, and I was finally motivated to figure out how to back up my blogs at WordPress. Many thanks to those who suggested this method of back-up. It wasn't too hard, but I find Blogger more user-friendly... well, um, except for the disappearing blog problem...


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Hands on: Ricoh Aficio SG-2100N reviewNot yet rated TechRadar Pro
An astonishingly good value printer that deserves more recognition.
An astonishingly good value printer that deserves more recognition.
This 3D printer offers exceptionally high quality prints and great software.
The Zortrax M200 makes a serious impact on the high-end home 3D printer market.
CES 2016 From instant photos to 3D modelling – Polaroid goes on a new printing adventure.
This 3D printer is easy to use, reliable, and one of the cheapest you'll find on the market.
The Ultimaker 2 impressed with its no-fuss quality prints, and this new Go variant is a compact version of the printer.
This 3D printer comes as a kit build and offers an impressive level of print quality, but putting it together could be a challenge.
The Nobel 1.0 produces excellent quality prints – but that high quality comes at a price…
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The hostel offers a range of clean and comfortable rooms from different sized dorm rooms (male or female only available), to private single, twin and double rooms. The hostel combines the excitement of the city with a safe and secure environment.
A fully equipped kitchen, relaxed dining room, comfortable TV room, spacious sundeck and BBQ area, laundry and luggage storage facilities and free accommodation and travel service, make this 4-star plus Qualmark rated hostel an awesome place to stay.
Located at the top of Queen Street in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand's largest and most exciting city, YHA Auckland City provides easy access to the city centre and is surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
The hostel is also a short walk from the Airbus Express stop making it easy to find when you first arrive, or a great place to spend your last few days in New Zealand.
Knowledgeable staff are on hand 24 hours a day to welcome you with a big smile! The team can offer advice about the best things to do in Auckland and New Zealand, and can book any activities, transport or YHA accommodation around the country to help make your trip as easy as possible.
YHA Auckland City has an onsite travel and accommodation booking service to help you book your activities and travel in Auckland and around the country. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to give advice as to the best ways to make the most of your time and money in New Zealand. They can also book all your YHA accommodation in advance to help make your trip as relaxing as possible.
Here's a small sample of some of the iconic Auckland sights and activities:
YHA Auckland City is a large and central YHA with seven floors of mostly twin and double rooms – the upper ones with fine city views – plus well-equipped common areas and a large travel centre. - The Rough Guide to New Zealand
The hostel is 800m from the station. Head down Victoria Street and turn right into Queen Street, City Road is on the left from station
23km to Auckland International Airport. Door to door transfers with Airbus and Super Shuttle
1km to hostel. Walk from station up Queen Street to Hostel (25mins) or catch a bus up Queen Street from Britomart ($0.50)
Groups staying at YHA in Auckland mainly stay at the YHA International hostel.
YHA Auckland International is a 4 star plus, Enviro Silver Qualmark rated hostel and provides quality, secure and affordable accommodation to all types of groups from schools and colleges, to sporting and cultural groups. The hostel is located in Auckland's CBD close to Queen Street, the Sky Tower, Aotea Square, Civic Theatre and many other attractions.
Capacity and Room Types
YHA Auckland International can cater for up to 168 people across 47 rooms.
Room types available are:
Shared rooms
Group members are accommodated in comfortable 4 or 8 bed rooms. Shared single sex bathroom facilities are situated on each floor. All bedding is provided (duvets, sheets and pillows) and towels can be hired for $1 each.
Due to the layout of rooms, some members of your group may be on a different floor.
Supervisors and tour leaders can be accommodated in single, double or twin rooms with private or shared bathroom facilities. These rooms include all bed linen and towels. Please note that we have a limited number of private rooms with ensuite facilities and they are subject to availability.
All bedrooms require swipe keys for access and a duplicate set can be provided for leaders to access all rooms allocated to your group.
Continental breakfast can be served upon request for $10 per person. It includes a choice of three cereals, fruit salad, toast and tea, coffee, milo and fruit juice. Packed breakfast and packed lunch available when booked in advance. From $10 per meal per person.
We know being a group leader is tough work at the best of times and you need to stay contactable as much as possible to keep things running smoothly. To help you stay connected YHA offers provides group leaders with free high speed WiFi during their stay.
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The Daily Startup: Miasole Fire Sale a Solar Meltdown for Investors
Top stories in today's VentureWire:
Solar company Miasole has proved a disaster for its venture investors. Its $30 million sale to Chinese electricity producer Hanergy Holding Group returned about 9% of the $55 million that numerous Miasole investors provided to the company last year in the form of convertible notes, according to one of the investors in the company. The deal returned $1,000 in total to investors in the company's $106 million Series F round in 2011. And it returned nothing to the investors who participated in Miasole's Series A through Series E rounds, according to the investor.
Cisco Systems and NXP Semiconductors have backedAustralia's Cohda Wireless, making an undisclosed investment in the communications startup. Cohda's technology, combined with GPS, gives drivers the ability to see through obstacles and around corners to get warnings of what's ahead. The technology can enable cars to communicate with other cars and the objects around them, with the potential to make driving safer and more efficient.
Also in today's VentureWire, With the wreckage of many solar technology startups around it, Alta Devices has been rethinking its strategy as it prepares to raise a new $40 million round of financing. The company is targeting niche markets and aims to secure the financing this year, to help it build a 40-megawatt production line…Phunware has taken another step toward being a one-stop shop for mobile applications by acquiring mobile advertising startup Tapit Media Group for $23 million in cash and stock, gaining the ability to offer its customers built-in advertising capabilities, as well as a chance to expand its own business model…and Gradalis said it has raised $24 million in Series B financing to develop cancer-fighting vaccines amid an effort by venture-backed companies to advance a new field pioneered by publicly traded Dendreon.
(VentureWire is a daily newsletter with comprehensive analysis of all the investments, deals and personnel moves involving startups and their venture backers. For a two-week trial, visit our homepage, scroll to the bottom and click "try for free.")
Elsewhere around the Web:
To get faster traction at big companies, venture capitalists advise startups to make sales pitches to chief marketing officers and leaders of business lines rather than chief information officers, says The Wall Street Journal's CIO Journal.
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Three justices survive organized campaign to oust them
By Gary Blankenship
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Faced with high-profile opposition from a special interest political action committee and first-ever partisan intervention in their contests, Florida Supreme Court Justices Fred Lewis, Barbara Pariente, and Peggy Quince easily won their merit retention elections on November 6.
In addition, all 15 district court of appeal judges on the ballot — in races that drew no active opposition — won their merit retention votes.
The justices, who began preparing last year for an expected well-funded and last-minute push against them, won by a more than two-to-one margin. Lewis got a 67.39 percent "yes" vote, Pariente 67.86 percent, and Quince 67.6 percent. All the justices received more than 4.8 million votes.
Interestingly, the "yes" percentages are virtually identical to the margin that Chief Justice Ricky Polston and Justice Charles Canady got in their 2010 retention elections where they faced no opposition. It's better than the 59 percent and 61.7 percent, respectively, Justices Jorge Labarga and James Perry received. Labarga and Perry, who did not actively campaign, were the targets of a last-minute Internet campaign urging their defeat.
The election marked the first time since the 1990 and 1992 elections that sitting justices had faced an organized, active campaign. In those races, then Chief Justice Leander Shaw in 1990 and then Chief Justice Rosemary Barkett in 1992 won their retention races with about 60 percent of the vote.
This year, Americans for Prosperity, a political action committee associated with billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, announced it would put money into opposing the retention of the three justices. The Republican Party of Florida Executive Committee also voted unanimously to oppose their retention. A website, Restore Justice 2012, which led the opposition to Labarga and Perry in 2010, also urged defeat of the three justices this year.
Calls by the News to Americans for Prosperity and the Republican Party were not returned, and it was not immediately clear how much they spent in the campaign against the justices. Jesse Phillips, who created the Restore Justice 2012 website, said he spent around $80,000.
Brian Crowley, a spokesperson for the justices, noted Americans for Prosperity had reserved television and radio advertising time, but it was not immediately clear whether the organization used that time to campaign against the justices or for candidates it had endorsed in partisan races.
"I think we moved fast enough. The other side saw their money would be better invested elsewhere," Crowley said.
"I don't think the [Republican] party spent anything. I'm sure they did their own polling on this, and they figured they could better invest their money."
Crowley said the justices were determined to be ready, unlike Iowa Supreme Court justices in 2010 who were surprised by a well-funded, late-blooming campaign financed largely by out-of-state interests and which led to all three justices on the ballot being defeated in their retention bids.
The opposition to Lewis, Pariente, and Quince spurred the formation of groups that supported their retention and criticized the injection of politics into the state's judiciary. Support included Defend Justice from Politics, which raised $4 million to campaign for the justices, and Democracy at Stake.
The justices themselves raised about $1.5 million.
The three victorious justices hailed the results as showing that Floridians want to keep an independent judiciary free from politics.
"The very foundation of Florida's independent judicial system was threatened in this election," Lewis said.
"I am grateful that Florida voters once again demonstrated their faith in our fair and impartial judicial system, and I extend my thanks and great appreciation to those Floridians who both assisted in the retention effort and those who voted for retention."
"The judicial branch in Florida is one of the most highly regarded in the nation. Florida voters have made it clear that they are determined to keep it that way," Pariente said.
"I want to thank the many Floridians who stood up against the attack on the impartiality of our justice system."
And Quince commented: "Floridians care deeply about ensuring that we have a fair and impartial judiciary untainted by partisan politics. Tonight, I want to thank Florida voters who renewed their faith in our merit selection and retention system."
Phillips, of Restore Justice 2012, said even if the campaign against the justices wasn't successful, it served to heighten interest in judicial elections.
He said about 85 percent of the people who went to the polls cast a ballot in the justices' retention elections, compared to around 81 percent in 2010 and 78 to 79 percent in 2008.
He said he's uncertain about the future of his organization, saying it was originally intended to be functioning for the 2010 and 2012 elections. (Also, unless there is a change in membership on the court in the next year, there will be no justices on the 2014 ballot.)
"We always kind of viewed this as a two-year project. We haven't given a whole lot of thought about where we go from here," Phillips said.
"We did have 2.3 million who voted 'no' [in the Supreme Court retention races] and that's a record number. I think this is an issue that's not going to go away."
The Florida Bar, reacting to the added interest in the judicial merit elections, launched The Vote's In Your Court education program to inform voters about the history and purpose of Florida's merit selection and retention system. The Bar did not take a position on the justices' retention.
"Through The Vote's In Your Court, The Florida Bar set out to increase its public education efforts on merit retention, with the goal of developing more informed voters and increasing participation in the merit retention vote," said Bar President Gwynne Young. "Through many activities we sponsored, including distribution of voter guides, placing speakers at community meetings and events, and by talking to the media on the need for Floridians to understand the merit system, we reached millions of voters.
"I believe our education efforts on merit selection and retention, the role of judges, and the importance of keeping politics out of the merit retention system contributed to increased voter turnout. I think this demonstrates that the program was very successful."
Young further noted: "All of the Supreme Court justices and district court of appeal judges up for retention were retained with far more than 50 percent 'yes' votes.
"In addition, 85 percent of the voters who voted in the presidential race also voted in the merit retention race, compared to 75 percent in the 2008 presidential race."
Supporters of the justices praised the outcome and expressed hope the strong showing would discourage future attempts to politicize the courts.
"The people of Florida have a message for the special interests and politicians seeking to tip the scales of justice. Our courts are not for sale," said Alex Villalobos, a former legislator and president of Democracy at Stake.
"Unfortunately, it is a message we will likely have to deliver over and over again, unless we build a more effective firewall to keep big money and politics away from the judicial branch."
"The need for a fair and impartial judiciary far outweighs individual disagreements with any specific opinion," said Sandy D'Alemberte, former ABA president and former president of Florida State University who worked for the justices' retention.
In the 1990 and 1992 merit retention elections, the campaigns against Shaw and Barkett slightly affected the "yes" votes for DCA judges on the ballot, except in the First District Court of Appeal, where the effect was more dramatic, although no judge came close to losing. (First DCA judges typically get the lowest percentages of "yes" votes among the various DCAs in retention elections.)
In 2010, the campaign against Justices Labarga and Perry and the anti-incumbent tenor of the election appeared to have a more dramatic impact in the First DCA. All the judges were still retained, but the average "yes" vote was around 55 percent — the lowest margin in recent memory.
By contrast, this year's campaign against the three justices did not appear to bleed over into the DCA retention elections. The First DCA judges averaged around 65 percent "yes" votes, and judges in the other DCAs all easily surpassed 70 percent.
A check of county returns showed that the justices did the worst in largely rural counties in North Florida and the Panhandle, including losing many outright. But they won easily and piled up large margins in bigger counties. They did best in Palm Beach County, averaging about a 76 percent "yes" vote, and doing almost that well in Broward and Leon counties.
First DCA judges also had their worst showing in smaller and rural counties but did better than the justices, losing fewer counties overall and getting a higher vote margin. In the other DCA races, no judge failed to get less than a 60 percent "yes" vote in any county.
Here are the "yes" vote percentages for the DCA judges on the ballot this year:
* First DCA: Simone Marstiller 61.7 percent; Stephanie Ray 66 percent; Ron Swanson 64.9 percent; and Brad Thomas 64.4 percent.
* Second DCA: Anthony K. Black 74 percent; Darryl C. Casanueva 72.7 percent; Charles A. Davis, Jr., 74.4 percent; and Edward C. LaRose 73.9 percent.
* Third DCA: Angel A. Cortiñas 77.1 percent; Kevin Emas 75 percent; Ivan F. Fernandez 77.1 percent; Leslie B. Rothenberg 75.8 percent; and Richard J. Suarez 77.1 percent.
* Fourth DCA: Burton C. Conner 77.7 percent and Carole Y. Taylor 77.6 percent.
[Revised: 04-16-2017]


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04-01-2013, 11:32 PM #1Junior Member Guppy
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Water Testing and wanting to confirm cycled or what to do
So I have a 46 gallon bowfront tank thats been running for about two to three weeks without fish and two weeks with 6 little tetras in there to try and get the cycle complete. Yesterday I tested the water and saw that my pH was very high (7.8) and my ammonia was at 0.25 ppm but there was no nitrite or nitrate. Is my cycle complete? If so what do I need to do to lower the pH and ammonia levels? I'm new to doing fish tanks and am unsure. Thanks :)
Your cycle hasn't passed the first stage yet. A cycle is complete when ammonia peaks, then begins to go back down while the nitrite peaks, then that goes down while the nitrate continues to rise. Were you adding drops of ammonia during those two or three weeks without fish? If not, then having it running for that length of time did little if anything for you. Have you tested the ammonia and pH out of the tap (after aerating it)? What kind of water conditioner do you use? The 0.25 mg/L ammonia that you're seeing is okay for the fish at that pH, and since your tap likely has the same concentration then doing a water change won't lower it.
Your cycle is not complete yet. As long as you have ammonia readings the benificial bacteria is not fully developed. Keep up water changes. When the ammonia readings get to .25ppm it is time for a 30% water change.
I would not worry about the pH readings at this time. Keep an eye on that ammonia and watch for the next stage, nitrites. Again water changes through that stage until both ammonia and nitrites are 0ppm. Thats when your cycle is complete. Nitrates are the end result which we control with (you guessed it), weekly water changes. Fish can take a higher nitrate level then either of the other two. Keep up the work and dont be shy about asking away. The folks here are awesome.Warning; Bulldog Pleco guarding my Sons tank now..
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04-02-2013, 12:03 AM #4Junior Member Guppy
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I added the dechlorinator to the water but other than that did not add anything to the water at all. I do realize that running it for that length of time has done nothing for me and am concerned that continuing to leave it like this will cause my tank to never fully complete its cycle. I have not tested the ammonia or pH out of the tank but do know that we have soft water here and am on city not well water as well. I'm trying to figure out how to get the cycle to completion (if there is anything I can do) and am getting kind of frustrated as was looking forward to putting more fish in the tank soon (so if I'm coming across as rude I'm sorry it's not you)
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But will the water changes allow the cycle to go to completion? That might be my missing factor then maybe
The reason why fishless cycles are faster is because you're able to give the bacteria closer to an ideal environment, but that same environment will kill fish so when cycling with fish it's more important to just keep an eye on the ammonia and do what's necessary to prevent the concentration from rising too much. Assuming that your tap has 0.25 mg/L ammonia, which is quite typical especially when the city uses chloramine, then doing frequent water changes would at least keep the ammonia closer to that 0.25 mark, but you'll never be able to get it to zero until the cycle completes the first stage.
As funkman said ^^^^^
Cycling with fish will finish your cycle but it may take another 3-4 weeks.
For the sake of your fish, keep up the water changes but don't rinse out the filter media until the cycle is finished or unless you really need to because it isn't running freely. If you do rinse out the filter media/sponge, be gentle and do it in old tank water.
Keep the faith, but I wouldn't add any more fish to the tank until the ammonia and nitrites are 0ppm. Even then, add fish a few at a time. Putting too many in at one time could start the ammonia all over again.
No one said it was easy. Patients is the key.Warning; Bulldog Pleco guarding my Sons tank now..
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04-05-2013, 09:40 PM #8Junior Member Guppy
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Thoughts on using a product called stresszyme (it says it has bacteria to help with cycling along with stuff to keep the fish from getting stressed out)?
The only bacteria-in-bottle product that I would recommend is Tetra SafeStart. Some people feel that all of these bottled bacterial products are nothing more than a gimmick, but from what I've read nearly every person that has used this one exactly as directed has had great results. I think the one that Lady Hobbs recommends is Seachem Stability.
Bacteria grows mostly on the filter media and also on the hard surfaces in the tank, not in the water column. Water changes will slow down the cycle because you are removing the ammonia the bacteria use, but they don't stop the cycle because your fish are constantly creating more ammonia.
Don't worry about the pH even after the cycle is complete, most fish available have never been in their textbook perfect pH anyway. Unless they are very sensitive most fish will adapt.When I go fishing I just throw sharp rocks in the water and wait for the dead fish to float to the top... Kingfisher
Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes that reason is you are stupid and make bad decisions.
I think my fish is adjusting well to the four gallon, He's laying on his side attempting to go to sleep on the bottom of the gravel.
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Well, Mike and Mel didn't last too much longer, did they? The mud challenge really took a toll on them physically.
Jamie and Cara were lucky, and I hope they recognize that.
Well, Mike and Mel didn't last too much longer, did they? The mud challenge really took a toll on them physically.
Jamie and Cara were lucky, and I hope they recognize that.
I almost peed my pants laughing at Ron snacking his way across China. Too funny!
Ron does like his soul food. Will the Goths pull off a miracle?
¡Que la fuerza te acompañe!
Get the red out!
Intolerant, arrogant...not at all sorry to see them go. Now or before.
¡Que la fuerza te acompañe!
The goths are from my area. For the last two Sundays, they've had a viewing party at the local Hooters (I know, go ahead and laugh) except this Sunday, which made me think they were goners. I was wrong.
I can tolerate Cara better than Jamie.
I think I'd have a problem with the dinosaur model.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this season.
I think I would've been just as frustrated as Luke with the tea challenge. You have to give him credit: he didn't give up. I liked the fact that the Indian workers congratulated him after he passed.
I'll miss Luke and Margie.
Now Ron can go home and make is stomach happy by eating to his heart's content.
¡Que la fuerza te acompañe!
I will miss Ron and his appetite. : D
What's with the cowboys and airplanes this season?
Good gravy, the cowboys are gone. I will miss them. I really can't agree with the Globetrotters' decision to U-turn Jet and Cord. I guess the cowboys were closer behind them than it looked.
At this point, the only team I don't want to win is Kent and Vixen. Mostly because of Kent, the woosiest man (and I use that term very loosely) on TV.
Yea, Kent and Vyxen are gone! Kent's negative attitude was a real downer. And I would've paid good money to see Big Easy squash Kent.


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Enjoy the first Betty Crocker signature recipe, a special SuperMoist® cake. All-ready frosting and colorful candy accents top this spicy celebration cake.
If you don't have both sizes of round pans, use two 8- or 9-inch rounds.
Decorate the frosted cake with leaf decorations. Press 2 or 3 pieces of different colored gumdrops together. Flatten on a sugar-coated surface, and cut with leaf-shaped cookie cutters. Press the leaves into the frosted cake and cupcakes as desired.
If you have only one pan and a recipe calls for more cupcakes than your pan will make, cover and refrigerate the rest of the batter while baking the first batch. Cool the pan about 15 minutes, then bake the rest of the batter, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the bake time.
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By Melissa Meador/Monroe Journal
NETTLETON – With a division-clinching game on the horizon, Tupelo coach Matt Justice saw what he needed out of his Lady Golden Wave in a 72-34 win over county rival Nettleton.
Tupelo (15-8) will play Grenada on Tuesday and can clinch Division 2-6A with a win.
"We played at our tempo tonight and ran the floor well," Justice said. "We got off to a good defensive start and had to set the tone early. That's what we wanted to do coming in because playing on the road is always hard."
The Lady Wave held Nettleton (7-10) scoreless for the first 3:30 of the game before Meredith Lee sank a free throw to put the Lady Tigers on the board.
Nettleton closed out the third with a 6-0 run, including a basket right before the buzzer from Coco Whitfield. Tupelo responded with a 5-0 run of its own, and Jaleigh Polk's 3 gave the Lady Wave a double-figure lead at 21-10. A two-point shot to end the half from Braxton Thomas gave Tupelo a 31-17 halftime lead.
Jayla Jones opened the third with a bucket, but Tupelo responded in the third with a 21-8 run.
"We had a tough time setting up and running our offense tonight," Nettleton coach Shelley Parman said. "We've got to work on getting our offense back under control."
Justice complimented his team's performance defensively, especially in the second half.
"We played like we wanted to come here and win tonight," Justice said. "Our girls played consistently for four quarters, and we played probably some of our best defensive ball."
Thomas led all scorers with 18 points, while Jayla Jones led Nettleton with 9 points.
(B) Tupelo 75, Nettleton 47: The hosts closed to within four in the second quarter with a Chris Long basket before a 15-5 Tupelo run to end the half.
Isaiah Traylor led Tupelo with 12 points, while Brice Ford scored 11. Nettleton's Chris Long led all scorers with 14 points, while Dre Sharp (13) and Demetrius Thomas (11) were also in double figures.


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Twice-baked Italian-inspired cookies are a snap when you start with a cake mix.
You will need 2 medium to large lemons, 1 large lime and 1 medium orange for the grated peel needed for these fresh-tasting crisp cookies.
Skip the Easy Lemon Glaze, and dip half of each cookie into melted white chocolate or vanilla-flavored candy coating. After dipping cookies, place them on a cooling rack until the chocolate is set.
Try a cup of a hot citrus-flavored tea with these crisp biscotti--and yes, dunking is allowed!
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By Zach Adams/Itawamba Times
FULTON – In what is quickly becoming a signature for Itawamba AHS, the Lady Indians overcame another slow start Monday to defeat Leake Central 57-46 in the opening round of the Class 4A North tournament.
Quay Dunn was a force in the paint leading all scorers with 16 points, but the Lady Indians struggled early with Leake's physical defense and trailed 13-9 after the first quarter.
Key second quarter 3-pointers from Aaliyah Marshall and Jamiya Hill, coupled with a more intense, physical style of play, helped IAHS turn the momentum in its favor for good.
"It kinda seems to be our strategy here the last few games," said IAHS head coach Amanda Morrow about her team's slow starts. "We just decided to make some defensive adjustments that fit better. When you get into the playoffs, you have to be prepared for anything."
MaChasity Leflore and Sharayne Walton in the post, as well as Mia Colemon on the outside, helped the Lady Gators (20-7) jump out to a quick seven-point lead.
IAHS (19-9) responded, however, as Dunn and Kim Mallory's inside work drew fouls that limited one of Leake's biggest weapons.
"Quay's presence in the post was really important," Morrow said. "Not only her scoring efforts, but she helped get (Leflore) in foul trouble and that was huge for us tonight."
IAHS rallied to take a slim three-point lead into halftime, but really began to take control in the third as Mallory, 13 points, and Dunn began to wreak havoc on a reeling Leake defense.
Down by as many as 14 in the second half, the Lady Gators were unable to muster the offensive firepower to mount a comeback.
Walton and Byronica Beamon led Leake with 14 and 12 points respectively.
Marshall rounded out the IAHS double-digit scorers with 10 points.


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That's good stuff Thundr . Looks like you fellers had a fine day in the woods .
Thanks Mark that day was a blast, actually it was 2 blasts[:D]
I do go to Wis in the fall, but Pine is a grouse dog. Sorry, didn't mean to mislead you.
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I am trying to get my led matrix to run off the 7219, but wierd crap is happening. I copied the code for the diagonal, uploaded it, and then all the leds come on. They are all way to bright, and are not in a diagonal. I can get them to flash messing with the hex numbers in the loop, but they only go from really bright to a slightly less really bright. WTF IS GOING ON!!! i cant get them to turn off at all unless i remove the clock wire on the arduino, removing the 5v going to the 7219 pin 19 makes them dimmer but doesnt turn them off. Any help would be great, if no one can help I will post a picture of my breadboard later.
I am trying to get my led matrix to run off the 7219, but wierd crap is happening.
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