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I've mentioned in previous post that I had always wanted to have a boutique. I also mentioned that I had begun to add a couple pieces, which isn't much. Slowly but surely I will keep adding pieces to it. Today I would like to show you the second item that I have added to my boutique. Plus I will show you another way of styling the first item.
This is a very sexy high-waisted side slit floral skirt. I wore mine with a white crop top. Kept it fairly simple since I wanted the skirt to be the main center of attention. It can be worn with wedges, sandals, or heels. It one of the hot trends for this upcoming seasons.
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By Kerry Magro Feb 01, 2013 0
Measuring Intelligence
I have received several calls of late from parents responding to me finishing my coursework for my Master's in Strategic Communication at Seton Hall in New Jersey. Although the hooding ceremony is not until May it is a tremendous source of relief for all in my family who have been with me for this arduous journey since I was diagnosed at age 4. The look ahead to my future prompts a look backward: Who could have predicted where I would wind up today?
Could my early testing and diagnosis predict this outcome? Yes, we all strive when we see potential. We often believe that if we work harder and put more effort into something all will turn out well. A comment my mother heard from a lawyer representing a child in special education shook me. The lawyer asked the parents of a child on the spectrum what they truly believed was the possible outcome for their child. The inference being that a child on the spectrum could only go so far with this diagnosis, so what did they expect?
This led me to a discussion I have been having about my early diagnosis. When I was first diagnosed I took an IQ Test. The test was broken down into several different categories based on performance, resulting in an "IQ score." The mean score is considered to be 100. A score of over 145 is often considered to represent genius, while a score under 70 is seen as implying intellectual disability. After taking the test, I received a score of 54, which is categorized as "severely challenged."
Now a lot of people say young children can't be tested accurately and that was certainly a factor for me. My mother wrote in her diary that seeing that number which equates with intellectual disability was one of the hardest days of her life. She had contemplated that her only child would not be anything but bright and that number certainly attested to a very different reality.
This number came up recently because I learned upon completing my Master's that I received a final GPA of 3.8 on a scale of 4.0 to finish with distinction.
If I only had one moral to this story I would have to say that you can't judge a book by its numbers—especially if the book has autism. Most adults I run into today who are out in the workforce express their hatred for tests growing up and I can't blame them.
It seems that most tests today do nothing to be friendly toward individuals with autism. Think about how many standardized tests are being given out today. What is "standard" about an individual with autism?
I have to say how fortunate I've been to have the supports I had growing up. I may have never really been able to excel at tests compared to my peers but that hasn't stopped me from getting to where I am right now.
My mother's answer to the parent mentioned above was to give her son a call and note that I would be happy to appear to give expert testimony that a diagnosis of autism is not synonymous with failure. After all, if I could graduate with distinction from my Master's program after an initial IQ evaluation of 54, one should not let labels or stereotypes of educational capability drive providing opportunities for an adult with autism.
All of us in our community need to defeat the stereotypes by believing in our possibilities, in our abilities, and then hopefully the funding for job opportunities, services and housing for adults with autism will follow.


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Young crop of talent has Oakland excited for future
PHOENIX -- As a low-revenue team, the A's have defied the odds by winning consecutive American League West titles. They've also bucked convention by making those postseason trips with a lack of both cash and a homegrown nucleus of talent.
The eight teams that advanced to the Division Series in 2013 originally signed and developed an average of nine members of their playoff roster. Oakland ranked last among that group with just four, acquiring the bulk of its roster (16 players) via trades.
PHOENIX -- As a low-revenue team, the A's have defied the odds by winning consecutive American League West titles. They've also bucked convention by making those postseason trips with a lack of both cash and a homegrown nucleus of talent.
The eight teams that advanced to the Division Series in 2013 originally signed and developed an average of nine members of their playoff roster. Oakland ranked last among that group with just four, acquiring the bulk of its roster (16 players) via trades.
The upper levels of the A's farm system aren't teeming with talent, so the composition of their big league club won't change significantly in the next couple of years. But Oakland is bullish on several promising youngsters in the lower levels, and they should give the club plenty of in-house options in 2016 and '17.
"I'm hoping it ends like the Detroit system of old, where the Alan Trammell-Lou Whitaker group of players moves through the system together," A's farm director Keith Lieppman said. "Addison Russell has gotten off to such a great start, but there are other guys not so far behind him. We have a very elite group of young position players under 21."
Russell, 20, was Oakland's first-round pick in 2012 and already has conquered high Class A. He's one of the game's top prospects and could make his big league debut later this season. Lieppman, who has been with the A's since 1971 -- and has served as their farm director since 1992 -- says he can't remember the last time the system had a position player as talented as Russell.
"Miguel Tejada had similar skills but not quite the speed and athleticism," Lieppman said. "It's hard to find infielders with that kind of tools and athleticism. He's a rare commodity."
Behind Russell, the A's are optimistic about shortstop Daniel Robertson, first baseman Matt Olson and third baseman Renato Nunez, who teamed together at low Class A Beloit in 2013 and will do so again at high Class A Stockton this year. They'll each play the entire season at age 20. Sweet-swinging outfielder Billy McKinney, their first-round pick last year, will spend this season at Beloit as a 19-year-old.
As for pitching, Oakland restocked with a promising 2013 Draft. Dillon Overton (second-round pick who had Tommy John surgery after signing), Dylan Covey (fourth), Bobby Wahl (fifth) and Dustin Driver (seventh) all looked like possible first-rounders at one point, but the A's got them in later rounds. All of them made MLBPipeline.com's A's Top 20 Prospects list, as did third-rounder Chris Kohler.
Three questions with Wahl
After starring at Mississippi and with Team USA, Wahl projected as a likely first-round pick in the 2013 Draft. But there were concerns about his stuff -- which declined when he battled blister problems throughout his junior season -- and his signability. Though Wahl went 10-0 with a 2.03 ERA in 16 starts, he dropped all the way to the fifth round, where the A's signed him for $500,000.
MLBPipeline.com: How trying were the blister issues last year?
Wahl: I wasn't as consistent as I wanted to be, that's for sure. In my second game, I looked down and my middle finger was all bloody, and I wondered what was going on. It never really got better and it hurt my command, especially late in games with my fastball. I tried everything -- homemade routines like soaking it in pickle juice, putting glue on it, blister ointment -- and it never really healed. I got here in mid-June and picked up the pro balls with the lower stitches and thought, "This is how it's supposed to feel."
MLBPipeline.com: What's been the biggest difference between college and pro ball?
Wahl: The usage of the changeup. In college, not a lot of guys throw it. In the SEC especially, it's about power fastballs and power breaking balls. Since I've been here, they've harped on using it. I've been trying to throw it about 15 percent of the time, compared to maybe two or three times a game in college, if that. It's helped me tremendously.
MLBPipeline.com: You're part of a talented crop of college pitchers from Oakland's 2013 Draft, along with Dillon Overton, Dylan Covey and Kyle Finnegan. Did you know any of those guys in college? And how well do you know them now?
Wahl: I never really met those guys. Finnegan was at Cotuit in the Cape Cod League the year after I was there. I knew who Overton and Covey were. Me and Kyle and Dylan have all hit it off really well, because we're college pitchers who are similar in stuff and how we attack hitters. We always pick each other up. The camaraderie has been good.
Camp standout: McKinney
Russell is already racing through the Minors. McKinney, the A's first-rounder a year after Russell, may join him on the fast track if his first Spring Training is any indication.
The 24th overall pick and the recipient of a $1.8 million bonus, McKinney was one of the best hitting prospects available in the 2013 Draft. He batted .326/.387/.437 in his pro debut and has looked right at home in Cactus League games. McKinney appeared in 12 of Oakland's first 23 contests, going 5-for-13 (.385) with a double.
McKinney shows everything scouts want to see at the plate, with a sweet left-handed stroke, bat speed, a knack for barreling balls and an advanced approach. He should develop power as he adds strength and experience, and his instincts help him play above his average speed on the bases and in the outfield. McKinney will man center field this season as a 19-year-old in low Class A.
"McKinney has really been impressive with his maturity," Lieppman said. "He came into his first Spring Training and wasn't intimidated playing in big league games. He's played good defense, too. He's the most exciting player to come in and make that kind of impression in big league camp in a number of years. He has raised the bar.
"He's had the stopwatch out so he could time big league pitchers, and he's been asking other outfielders about defense. He's a unique individual in how he approaches the game at a young age. He just needs experience."
Breakout candidate: Michael Ynoa
Ynoa has progressed at a glacial pace since signing for a then-international record $4.5 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2008. He missed his first season after coming down with elbow tendinitis and his third season after having Tommy John surgery. Ynoa has pitched just 115 1/3 innings in five years as a pro.
On the positive side, Ynoa is still just 22 and stayed healthy throughout 2013, when he pitched a career-best 75 2/3 innings. And there's nothing wrong with his stuff.
The A's will likely make Ynoa a reliever, both to expedite his development and to keep him on the mound. He worked at 92-94 mph as a starter in 2013, and he has shown more velocity in shorter stints this spring. Ynoa's 6-foot-7 frame creates difficult plane and angle for hitters to cope with, though he still needs innings to work on his secondary pitches and command.
"He's been throwing in the mid-90s regularly, with a very good breaking ball," Lieppman said. "Last year, it was kind of, 'Let's get him through this and make sure he's healthy.' Now it's about performance for him. He always has flashed the stuff, but he's never had the opportunity to really pitch in back-to-back years. He's very competitive, and relieving would have him more involved."
Jim Callis is a reporter for MLB.com and writes a blog, Callis' Corner. Follow @jimcallisMLB on Twitter.


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A fish with legs? It sounds preposterous, but ancient fossils unearthed in the Canadian Arctic reveal a fish that had skeletal features similar to animals with legs, researchers said Monday.
The find challenges the widely held view of evolution that hind limbs did not begin to form until creatures left the oceans and began living on land.
And it provides a powerful insight into the pivotal episode when creatures emerged onto land: If the authors are right, we can trace our arms — and our legs — to fish fins.
"That wrist you use to write with, the neck you use to move your head around with, the lungs you're using to breathe . . . all derive from parts in the bodies of fish. Your hands and arms derive from parts of the fins," said Neil Shubin, a professor of anatomy at the University of Chicago who was one of the leaders of the work. "What the fossil record tells us is how deeply we are connected to life on the rest of the planet. In this case, this tells us how closely we are related to fish."
The 375-million-year-old fish Tiktaalik roseae was first written into biology textbooks in 2006, when a team of three paleontologists discovered a fossil of the curious crocodile-like fish, showing it had front fins resembling limbs, with elbows and primitive wrists. The same team — which included a renowned Harvard paleontologist who has since died — said in Monday's announcement that Tiktaalik also had surprisingly large pelvic bones. That suggests the transitional creature did not just have what researchers often refer to as "front-wheel drive," but was shifting to "all-wheel drive" although it still lived in the water.
Researchers cannot tell whether Tiktaalik crawled out of the water on all fours, but think it may have been capable of using its hind fins to support its weight and manage a squirming walk in shallow water, similar to how a mudskipper moves. Its enlarged pelvic girdle is more primitive than those found in ancient land-dwelling tetrapods with four limbs, but is much larger than those found in fish.
The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was bittersweet for the scientific team because Farish Jenkins, the adventurous Harvard paleontologist who was an integral part of the work, did not live to see it published.
Jenkins, whose career had more shades of Indiana Jones than a typical professor's, died in 2012. But he was an integral part of the work, his coauthors said: from showing researchers on scientific expeditions how to shoot to defend themselves against errant polar bears, to painstakingly searching for fossils, one shovelful at a time.
Edward Daeschler, associate curator at the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, was the third team member.
The three drafted the paper at a meeting in Cambridge eight months before Jenkins's death. He insisted, as always, that the first step to presenting their find to the wider scientific community was to assemble the visuals that would tell the story. Shubin said the published paper is almost exactly as they outlined it together.
The paper describes a pelvic girdle that is unusually large for a fish, with surfaces where large muscles could have attached. But Tiktaalik still had fins; it would not have been able to walk like a true tetrapod. It also has a hip joint that is intermediate, oriented in a way that is not quite like those of fish or limbed animals.
Paleontologists not involved in the work said that the find was significant.
"It's what we've all been waiting for," said Jennifer Clack, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the University of Cambridge's Museum of Zoology in the United Kingdom. "Until this discovery, we weren't able to see the changes by which the pelvic fins of the fish became much larger and more robust, and gradually turned into the tetrapod hind limb."
Daeschler said it was at his laboratory in Philadelphia that the fossils were prepared. The key fossils came from a block of rock the research team had loaded onto a helicopter in the Arctic and had considered a low priority.
To their surprise, the rock revealed something quite unexpected.
"Something would take shape and appear and I'd take a picture and send it in an e-mail, and it was so fun for all of us to say, 'This is so new; this is so exciting! What does this mean?' " Daeschler said. "It really makes you remember why you enjoy science."
John Maisey, a curator in the division of paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, said the discovery suggests there was probably an evolutionary advantage to being able to use limblike fins for navigating shallow, muddy environs — perhaps enabling Tiktaalik to better evade predators.
"I look at these things in a slightly different way and say they're highly adapted or on their way to becoming tetrapods, so they're really lousy fish. This thing couldn't get away from anything" in the water, Maisey said. "I suspect a lot of these adaptations were actually towards evading ending up as somebody's breakfast — not so much conquest of the land as the escape from the water."
Shubin and Daeschler plan to continue the work by exploring a different part of the Arctic, where they will probe the origins of fish by studying much older rocks. Last summer, however, they returned to the same spot in the Arctic where they found the Tiktaalik fossil, hoping that they might recover a complete hind fin. They did not find one, but they did turn up another pelvic bone.
Shubin said Jenkins's spirit was never far from their thoughts: When Shubin jumped out of the helicopter, he realized he was standing in a ring of rocks — the ones that once held down Jenkins's tent.Carolyn Y. Johnson can be reached at email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @carolynyjohnson.


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Rigs targeting oil in the U.S. advanced to an 18-month high as drilling surged in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico.
Oil rigs rose by five to 1,430, the most since August 2012, data posted on Baker Hughes Inc.'s website show. The gas count dropped by seven to 335, a 19-year low, the Houston-based field services company said. Rigs in the Permian, the largest onshore oil basin in the U.S., jumped by six to 493, with those drilling horizontally for oil gaining seven to 255, the highest since at least February 2011.
Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have unlocked shale deposits of oil across the U.S., and drilling efficiencies have helped boost rig yields to record volumes from the Permian to North Dakota's Bakken play. The surge in output helped the U.S. meet 86 percent of its energy needs in the first 11 months of 2013, the highest level since 1986, EIA data show.
"We're getting far more output for far less input," Ed Breiner, chief executive officer at West Chester, Pennsylvania- based rig-maker Schramm Inc., said yesterday in an interview at Bloomberg's Houston office. "It's a matter of margin enhancement."
The Permian Basin is now home to 29 percent of all onshore oil and gas rigs, the most in any play, Baker Hughes data show.
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"They're learning more about how to best optimize production out of the various formations that they're taking oil out of in the Permian," James Williams, president of energy consulting firm WTRG Economics in London, Arkansas, said by telephone. "They're keeping their market share of the oil rigs."
U.S. oil output dropped 89,000 barrels a day, or 1.1 percent, in the week ended Feb. 21, to 8.06 million, data compiled by the Energy Information Administration show. Crude stockpiles climbed 68,000 barrels to 362.4 million.
West Texas Intermediate crude for April delivery rose 19 cents to settle at $102.59 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, up 12 percent in the past year.
U.S. gas stockpiles dropped 95 billion cubic feet last week to 1.348 trillion, EIA data show. Supplies were a record 34.5 percent below the five-year average and 40.2 percent below year- earlier levels.
Natural gas for April delivery increased 9.8 cents, or 2.2 percent, to $4.609 per million British thermal units on the Nymex and has surged 32 percent in the past year.
"We're probably going to see the gas rig count level out here in another month or two as it starts to reflect the somewhat higher prices in gas," Williams said.
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SEC Approves New Interpretive Material to Rule 10308 Regarding Arbitrators Who Also Serve as Mediators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new Interpretive Material (IM) to Rule 10308 of the NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure (Code) relating to mediators who also serve as arbitrators. The amendments clarify that (1) fees for service as a mediator are not included in determining whether an attorney, accountant, or other professional derives 10 percent of his or her annual revenue from industry-related parties; and (2) service as a mediator is not included in determining whether an attorney, accountant, or other professional devotes 20 percent or more of his or her professional work to securities industry clients. IM-10308 can be found in this Notice as Attachment A.
The effective date of this rule change is May 6, 2005, for arbitrator applications received or arbitrator disclosures reviewed on or after that date.
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October 2013 Nuts & Bolts - Tech QuestionsPosted in How To: Tech Qa on August 26, 2013
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Q I have a slight dilemma with some 16.5-inch wheels. I have been looking for a set of Kelsey-Hayes factory steel wheels. They are 16.5x9.75, and I think they look pretty sweet when they are cleaned up and powdercoated. They would look awesome on my K30, but I have noticed a significant decrease in the number of tires available for 16.5 rims. I was wondering if anyone makes a weld-on kit that could convert them into 17s, or if I just need to buy something else. I love the look of these wheels and would like to use them without breaking the bank.
Matthew Todd
Harrodsburg, KY
A No, you cannot get a kit to make a 16.5 wheel into a 17. The tire bead on the 16.5 is different, and the 17-inch tires will require more than just welding on a 1⁄4-inch ring. Plus, it's not a safe method for running different tires. In fact, every tire I've seen specifically states not to run it on a rim size different from what is approved. And the fact that the tire bead is different on a 16.5 means it is less likely to stay on the rim at low air pressure, making them less desirable for off-road use.
I do understand your desire for some simple steel wheels for your K30. The problem is you want a tire that is slowly becoming obsolete and you want to mount them on a wheel that is becoming obsolete. It isn't gone yet. BFGoodrich, Interco Tire, Pit Bull, and Firestone all list something for the 16.5, but it's hard for me to recommend that you find and fix up a special wheel if it requires a tire size that is fading. I'm not saying the 16.5 size will die—it probably won't—but the list of companies making it is dwindling. The Kelsey-Hayes wheels are very similar to these 16-inch wheels I had on my Suburban project (see photo A) but in a wider version.
So what is your best option? I think if you want those Kelsey-Hayes wheels you should get them. It may not be the best investment in the long term, but I don't think 16.5 tires will become obsolete any time soon. But the number of options will decrease. And maybe that is the bigger question. What tire do you want to run?
The next option is to find a 17-inch wheel that you like. One might be the steel wheel on the Dodge truck (see photo B), as they are pretty simple-looking, or another GM eight-lug spare steel wheel, but these are not usually very wide, about 17x7. You could also look for a 16-inch wheel in a wide size, as there are still a good amount of 16-inch tires available, but again, the availability of this size is decreasing.
There are custom wheel manufacturers out there, such as Stockton Wheel Service (stocktonwheel.com), that could maybe make you a 17, but most of their wheels that look like the Kelsey-Hayes are only listed as a 16, and custom wheels can be expensive.
Q I am new to four-wheeling, but after buying an '86 K5 Blazer I can't get enough. I have been reading up on engines, axles, suspension, and everything. One thing that I'm still a bit confused about is automatic transmissions. My truck has a TH400, and it works fine, but I like to understand how stuff works in case there is a problem. Do you recommend any books on how they work and how to rebuild them? My parents don't care about 4x4s, so they can't really teach me like some other kids' dads can. Most of my friends aren't into cars either, so I'm sort of on my own. What recommendations do you have for a guy like me who's just trying to learn more?
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A I understand your predicament, but don't worry. There are lots of places to find info on your 4x4. The basic shop manual is great for beginners, and although an automatic transmission rebuild isn't simple your Blazer's TH400 isn't the most complicated transmission either.
One item you should check out is the How to Build a TH400 DVD sold through Summit Racing Equipment (www.summitracing.com). This step-by-step DVD will help you get inside the transmission without ever crawling under your truck. In fact, Summit has a variety of how-to DVDs and books for everything from engines to axles.
As for other options, I think you may be the perfect candidate for joining a local 4x4 club. If you can find one it may help you network with like-minded wheelers. You can find lists of clubs on the United Four Wheel Drive Association website (www.ufwda.org). You can also check out the website of the BlueRibbon Coalition (www.sharetrails.org) and Tread Lightly (treadlightly.org) and find events to attend and meet other people.
Of course, there a plethora of websites about every make and model vehicle 4x4 out there. You could contact a company or shop that specializes in your vehicle and find out which sites they recommend to browse for info and contacts. As with everything, you need to take any info on the web with a grain of salt, but it is a good place to discuss your project with other interested vehicle owners. Our magazine also has a new website in the works, but during construction you can still access it at www.4wheeloffroad.com. Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/4wheeloffroad. Also, you can just search for local 4x4 shops, trails, and events and go find other 4x4 owners to meet and wheel with. I hope that helps you find friends to learn from enjoy your hobby and learn about your 4x4 and your transmission.
Q I have a Dana 35 rear axle from a Cherokee XJ. Did these have a low pinion standard? I am at the tail end of a build and had a moment of confusion, so I am looking for this answer. Also, does the pinion engage the ring gear on the right side standard when looking at the differential from the opposite side of the yoke?
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A Yes, the Dana 35 is a low-pinion axle and the pinion is on the right/passenger side of the axle when looking at the diff cover side. I hope you didn't install it upside-down.
Q Great, thanks for the help. But not great because I welded my truss and coil mounts on the wrong side.
A Oh bummer, dude, that sucks. That's not going to work, but you're not the first. I have heard of guys who installed a rear axle in the front during a solid axle swap because they didn't know front axles had knuckles. Other guys have flipped their low-pinion axle over thinking they could make a high pinion and then wondered why their tires turned opposite directions front and rear. Plus, numerous gearheads have built engines, axles, and so on and forgot to add oil on their first test drive, only to smoke their new parts. Don't worry; they make torches, cutoff wheels, and grinders to fix this problem. It just takes metal and time to cut, grind, and reweld. Or maybe this is the 4x4 gods trying to tell you to invest in a Dana 44 or Ford 8.8 instead of that weak Dana 35. Good luck!
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Q OK, so here's the deal. My husband has always been a garage monkey. As I bake cookies and wipe the noses of my children he grinds, welds, creates, repairs, and rebuilds.
Last year he finally got me a Jeep, a '96 two-door XJ. Since we are located in Pennsylvania (home of much rusty sheetmetal) it was going to be quite a project if it was to be done right.
Since our business, TrailTubes, is selling do-it-yourself kits and since eventually it is going to be my pink Jeep, I decided I need to work on my own Jeep for two reasons. First, there's nothing less manly than a guy driving his wife's pink rig into a "chick" show or event just to have it win when you know he did the work and she couldn't give a rip. Second, if I can learn this, then I can encourage the men (and women) out there who don't currently fabricate that they too can do it.
So this spring I have learned to use torches, weld, and grind.
Here's my problem. Why didn't anyone tell me garage work can be enjoyable and fun? Why are men whining and moaning pretending they don't like it? Welding is like an art! I can hardly believe it! You sneaky men have us doing the hard work in the house while you get to create! I am totally confused as to why some men don't get out there and try this. I know my husband has a lot of work in this project too and is my supervisor. I'm slow, so he gets way more done, but it makes me wonder why aren't men having their buddies teach them? Why aren't more women doing this with their men instead of complaining at them for being in the garage?
My Jeep is almost done—I can't wait! And now that I know how to use torches and welders, you better watch out!
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A If we told all the women how much fun working in the shop is, who would make us cookies? OK, I'm kidding. The truth is I try not to discriminate against anyone getting into this hobby. There are a lot of notable women who four-wheel, wrench, fabricate, and like getting dirty in the shop just like you're finding out.
I agree that it's great for everyone to know how their 4x4 works and enjoy using it off-road and fixing it up in their shop, garage, or driveway. People across the spectrum are getting into wheeling, and learning how to wrench, weld, and repair their 4x4s is an integral part of that. The best reason is that if you know how it goes together you can fix it if it breaks on the trail.
Of course, then there is the other end of the spectrum where some people (men and women alike) are just clumsy klutzes in the garage and they have learned that they are much better at something else.
Take my friend Brad. He owns a pizza shop. He really wanted to build a custom 4x4, but he knew that his time was better spent slinging pies. He had built an old beater 4x4 before, but knew that the custom type of rig he really wanted was outside his realm of knowledge. He could have dedicated years to learning, or he could throw a few extra pies in the oven and save up the money to have his dream machine built. And he did just that.
The fact is that a lot of people have awesome skills at fabricating and other people have excellent skills at other stuff, like being doctors, lawyers, French horn players, farmers, or cookie makers. As far as I'm concerned, as long as you're investing in the off-road industry (either with sweat equity or cash-money with a quality off-road shop), you're doing something good. But this does bring me back to the point that knowing how it works the way it works is important in case all of a sudden it stops working and you need to fix it.
I'm picking your letter as this month's Nuts, I'm Confused winner, not because I think we need more women wrenching, welding, and wheeling (although I do), and not because you have a question that I think is relevant to a lot of other readers (or readers' wives, sisters, mothers, or girlfriends). I picked it because this month's prize if from Dickies. Dickies specializes in work wear, and whether you're getting dirty on the trail or while welding on your Jeep, it's important to wear the right stuff. I noticed in one of your photos that you decided to skip the tanning salon or sitting by the pool, and rather opted to weld in your tank top, shorts, and flip-flops. I commend you on your multitasking, getting a good tan and working on the Jeep at the same time, but even though we have shown our own editor-in-chief welding in sandals multiple times, I can't recommend this type of skin-cancer-enhancing action. So as a reward to your hard work on your own Jeep, your enthusiasm and support for women and men alike to get in the garage and do some work, and the fact that it's obvious you could use some more appropriate work attire, we'll be sending you a Dickies Heavyweight Fleece sweatshirt and T-shirt. Dickies has a full line of quality work wear in both men's and women's sizes and styles for everything from nurses to fabricators. No matter what your profession, Dickies can get you outfitted for work and play and, of course, wheeling. Find out more at www.dickies.com.
Plus, for all you other readers, Dickies is offering 15 percent off your next online purchase now through December 31, 2013, when you use the exclusive discount code WDFWD. Just enter the code at time of purchase.
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When Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
Common sense suggests when a toothbrush starts to look frayed and worn, it is time to invest in a new one. But that may be too late, as Heidi Mitchell explains on Lunch Break.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Baseball-sized hail was breaking windows and tearing siding off homes in northeast Nebraska, while tornadoes were spotted in Kansas and Oklahoma on Saturday as forecasters warned residents across the nation's midsection to brace for "life threatening" weather.
Tornado sirens sounded across Oklahoma City before dawn, and at least three possible tornadoes were reported west and north of the city, said Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management official Michelann Ooten. Some homes were damaged, though no injuries were immediately reported in any of the states.
But the most dangerous weather was expected later in the day, and National Weather Service officials issued a stern warning for residents to prepare for overnight storms that could spawn fast-moving tornadoes. Officials said a large area could be at risk for dangerous storms.
"The threat isn't over with tonight, unfortunately. Severe weather is possible again tomorrow from east Texas and Arkansas and up to into the Great Lakes," said Bill Bunting, chief of operations at the Storm Prediction Center, which is part of the National Weather Service.
"This could go into, certainly, to overnight situations, which is always of immense concern to us," Ooten said.
In Nebraska, Boone County Sheriff David Spiegel said the large hail also damaged vehicles and shattered windows in and around Petersburg, about 140 miles northwest of Omaha. Two possible tornadoes were reported father south in Nebraska near the Kansas border, according to the National Weather Service, which confirmed that at least one rain-wrapped tornado touched down in southwest Kansas and another in Oklahoma.
One of the suspected tornadoes in Oklahoma hit near the small town of Piedmont, taking a similar path as a tornado last May that killed several people, Mayor Valerie Thomerson said.
"Because of last year, we've had a lot of new people put storm centers into place," the mayor said, adding that no major damage had been reported. "We're all very anxious about this afternoon."
The Storm Prediction Center gave the sobering warning that the outbreak could be a "high-end, life-threatening event."
It was just the second time in U.S. history that the center issued a high-risk warning more than 24 hours in advance. The first was in April 2006, when nearly 100 tornadoes tore across the southeastern U.S., killing a dozen people and damaging more than 1,000 homes in Tennessee.
It's possible to issue earlier warnings because improvements in storm modeling and technology are letting forecasters predict storms earlier and with greater confidence, said Chris Vaccaro, a spokesman for the National Weather Service. In the past, people often have had only minutes of warning when a siren went off.
"We're quite sure (Saturday) will be a very busy and dangerous day in terms of large tornadoes in parts of the central and southern plains," Vaccaro said Friday. "The ingredients are coming together."
The threat prompted University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletic officials to cancel the annual spring football game minutes before Saturday's kick-off. While the $10 tickets are non-refundable, the school expects to take a $400,000 hit in revenue from the sales of concessions and merchandise.
The McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kan., has been relocating 16 aerial refueling tankers because of the risk of hail from the storms. Base spokeswoman, Lt. Jessica Brown, described the relocation of the planes to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota as a precaution, noting the tankers would be costly to fix.
The city of Norman, Okla., home to the University of Oklahoma campus, got a preview of the potential destruction on Friday when a twister whizzed by the nation's tornado forecasting headquarters but caused little damage. Norman Regional Hospital and an affiliate treated 19 people for mainly "bumps and bruises," hospital spokeswoman Kelly Wells said.
Associated Press reporters Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City; Heather Hollingsworth in Kansas City, Mo.; Erin Gartner in Chicago; and Ed Donahue in Washington contributed to this report.


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If you object to the erasing of Asian American Achievement by Citibank, please sign this petition:
Here's the search result page for Citibank at Change.org.
I saw this on Racialicious, a great blog on the intersection of race and pop culture. It seems that Citibank made a commercial about a real story of two Asian American men used spit, chewing gum and sticks (ok just joking) to create a device to photograph near-space orbit.
"Two years ago, Justin Lee and Oliver Yeh, two Asian-American MIT students, made international headlines when they used inexpensive, readily available materials to photograph near-space orbit on a $150 budget. They describe their project here, and received national media coverage." Racialious
Great story, right? Citibank apparently thinks so and makes a commercial that apes this story BUT recasts the story removing the Asian Americans for two Caucasians and an African American males. AND the African American takes a back seat to the Caucasians. See here:
And yet, there is persistent media coverage portraying Asian Americans as techy, even nerdy. What do you make of this commercial? Should Citibank be allowed to "rewrite" history into its own racial preferences that erases the true identities of this very real achievement? Please comment!
Would you protest to Citibank? If so, talk to her:
LISA CAPUTO Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Citi Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Women & Co., Citi
p.s. Wired: The $150 Edge-of-Space Camera: MIT Students Beat NASA on Beer-Money Budget
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Seahawk insider Brandon Choate brings us an article of epic proportions today. He lists his top 5 positions the Seattle Seahawks need to fill through the 2012 NFL Draft. The Seahawks should consider players like Robert Griffin III, Chris Polk, Dre Kirkpatrick and Andre Branch. They will instantly compliment the talent on the team already. Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, Marshawn Lynch, Sidney Rice.
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That's not to say timepieces are unnecessary. They can be useful for those who shun electronics; certainly they last longer between recharging or rewinding than smartphones. They can also work as jewelry and feats of mechanical engineering. But watches of that sort — intricate arrangements of gears — are artifacts of the industrial age that sell for thousands of dollars or much more. They have very little to do with the Samsung Galaxy Gear or the expected Apple iWatch.
But then the Samsung Galaxy Gear and the Apple iWatch, not to mention all the other contenders in the market, have very little to do with time-telling. The fact that these devices can display the time may be a convenient feature, but time-telling is hardly a core function.
[ If time-telling isn't a big deal, consider the healthcare implications. See Smartwatches Could Outshine Wearable Fitness Gadgets. ]
Smartwatches, in other words, have been mislabeled. The "watch" part doesn't matter. But labeling matters. It shapes the perception of a product. Were laptops marketed as "warm calculators," they'd have struggled in the marketplace, despite the fact that it's sometimes useful to employ a laptop as a calculator or for warmth in a cold room. It's time to drop "watch" and come up with alternative terminology.
Once we accept that we're talking about a wearable computer rather than a chronograph, we can think about what kind of computational device best suits the wrist. Maybe it tells time, among other functions. But there's no need to bring that up. Apple's forthcoming iPhone will include a clock and APIs to access time data. Yet, that will hardly merit a mention during its media event Tuesday.
And while we're revising our terminology, let's toss "smart," because our devices exhibit more problems, limitations and flaws than they do inherent intelligence. People are smart. Animals are smart. Devices do what they're programmed to do; their smarts are bestowed by their designers.
What we should have for our wrists is a networked sensor band. "Radio band" has a nice ring to it, but I expect there are other good alternatives. Whatever name we choose, we are freed from thinking that a screen is necessary. (You can't very well watch your watch without a screen.)
A screen may be useful, even essential if a wearable device is designed to convey visual information. But it is redundant for a device intended to be paired with a smartphone or to complement other wearable devices, like Google Glass, which also include a screen. The key is not to assume a screen is necessary, but only to use one when the device's primary function demands it.
So what is it that distinguishes our radio band? What is its essential nature, if our device isn't really designed for time-telling?
1. It's a modular sensor bay.
It can accommodate a variety of sensors to measure vital signs and whatever's going on in the wearer's vicinity. Going hiking? Get the barometer card, the temperature card and the GPS card. Looking after a child? Combine the GPS card with the audio I/O card and the network card.
2. It supports no-contact charging.
Once you accumulate a few electronic devices, charging becomes a chore. You're always swapping cables and adapters. Just being able to remove a device at bedtime and set it on a charging plate would be a superior user experience.
3. It supports motion-induced charging.
Devices that charge themselves are even better than devices that can be charged without wires. Apple is already thinking along these lines. A patent application the company filed last year describes a device using inductive charging that would work when "walking or running (e.g., through movement created by the user's footfalls or arm swinging"). And without a screen or on-device apps to consume energy, a lot less power would be needed.
4. It supports biometric authentication.
Maybe it has a fingerprint reader or supports voice-pattern recognition. Whatever the case, you'd want to be able to limit who can use your radio band if it's going to fulfill its obvious role as the key to your digital life.


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While scanning my grandparents' photo albums, I came across some World War I draft cards for my great grandparents. Most people know that men had to register for the draft during WWI and WWII. They filled out cards with information (depending on the draft) about their birth dates, birth places, employer's information, next of kin, physical descriptions and more. What I found in my grandparents' collection was the postcards that the men received after they filled out the draft cards. The cards I found give the men their order number, serial number, and classification for the draft.
Here are the cards I found on Eugene Jerome Eck.
On 23 January 1918, Eugene was classified as Class 1A. This means he was available for unrestricted military service. In April 1918, his classification changed to 2C. 2C was given to men who were deferred from service due to an agricultural occupation. (Classification information from Wikipedia "Selective Service System" article.)
Eugene applied for the WWI draft on 5 June 1917. He listed his occupation as trucker and was self employed. He was working on his family's truck farm and was therefore in the agricultural business.
Tomorrow I'll post the cards on Edward Charles Eiswerth.


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You may want to consider posting the Alpine in the "For Sale" board here. There may be a member here that would buy it.
I see that your RV dealer has your Alpine listed for $110K. He's a dreamer! He didn't even take new pictures for the ad either.
All those things together put it in the "top dollar" bracket for its year and model, but $110k way over the top. Average retail for a 34F is around $60k. Maybe the low miles and excellent condition can push it to $80k. Maybe. Alpines have a sort of cult following in the Pacific Northwest, and that helps too.Is it at the dealer on consignment? If so, we wish you best success in getting your price.
all the various post on your alpine I was surprised to see it on the for sale board. Dick nvrver
If you don't mind me asking,,, as I've had a few ask me .... where did you see the 34' alpines for sale? ? I have searched every day on all the for sell sights and cannot find one 34'r for sale..thanks, steve
I'm merely quoting NADA average retail. My contention is that you make move "average" to "high" with superior condition, but you can't move it very far up in price because it's still a 2004 34 footer. At a higher price level potential buyers will see newer coaches or larger coaches for the same money and most will opt for that. Yours is probably "like new", but that only gets you so much extra before other factors outweigh it. PPL Motorhomes sold a 2004 38 foot Alpine for $48k last December. That's an actual cash price paid by a private buyer, so not an "dealer asking price". Yeah, it had 100k miles. Yeah, it probably wasn't as nice as yours. But a buyer could have to be convinced yours is worth more than twice as much, and that's a tall order.http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/diesel/2004-Alpine-31196.htmI'm driving a lovingly maintained 40 foot 2004 American Tradition myself, a model somewhat upscale of the Alpine back when both were new. NADA value around $83k in average condition. No way could I get $110k for it. Would be very lucky to get $90k. A dealer might well ask more to give some bargaining room, but probably wouldn't expect to get it except maybe from an impulsive newbie. Just my opinion - hope you get your price!
Nobody crapped on your thread. Facts were presented and if you can't handle the truth, so be it. I have looked at motorhomes for sale for the last two years and have done a LOT of research. If I saw your coach for sale for $110k, I wouldn't even open the ad for the details. That Alpine may be the "holy grail" to you, but it doesn't mean it is to everybody else. I will give credit where credit is due, in that you have made some nicely done upgrades to your coach and it looks nice, but it's like having the nicest house in the neighborhood when it comes time to sell. Asking more than comparable in the neighborhood will cause it to sit unsold for a while. Yep, I agree it is your business as you watch it on your property rotting away. Best of luck to you in whatever decision you make.
Sounds as if you are an RV flipper and like to try to use RV forums to generate the oooohhhs and aahhhhs you need to justify the price. RVers are a polite group and usually compliment others on their redo efforts. You wouldn't be taking advantage of that for free, would you?
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I just wrote a post about new beginnings. Now is an auspicious time for new resolutions and commitments to become more effective parents. http://educatewithtoys.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/new-beginnings/
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Ahh, I actually dedicated my New Years Resolutions to better my children! Brand Spankin' New Year!
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I totally made that resolution to be a better mom!
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Historic Recommendations Give Voice to Suicide Attempt Survivors and Promote Lived Experience into Suicide Prevention Core Values
Suicide attempt survivors are emerging with a collective voice and cohesive framework for shaping the future of suicide prevention and have released the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention's The Way Forward: Pathways to hope, recovery, and wellness with insights from lived experience (The Way Forward). For far too long, the suicide prevention field has not engaged the perspectives of those with live experience (those who have lived through suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts or feelings) and a culture of silence has prevailed. Authored by the Action Alliance's Suicide Attempt Survivors Task Force (SASTF), The Way Forward sets the stage for a constructive collaboration in developing new, more effective means for reducing suicide attempts and deaths. It does so by providing recommendations based on evidence-based practices which incorporate personal lived experience of recovery and resilience.
The Way Forward summarizes eight core values and offers a lens through which suicide prevention can be envisioned to embrace safety and bring hope and meaning to those in suicidal despair. The Way Forward's Core Values were generated through extensive dialogue of the Action Alliance's SASTF members and based in the tenets of mental health recovery developed through decades of work by peer advocates, behavioral health professionals, and community feedback. The Core Values reflect the consensus perspective and correspond with many protective factors that counter risk for suicidal thinking and behavior.
"For too long the voice of millions of suicide attempt survivors, like myself, and the value of our experience has been discounted. Now we have come together to provide what could be the most meaningful and impactful contributors to reducing suicide – lived experience – and a new way forward," said Eduardo Vega, MA, SASTF Co-Lead and Executive Director, Mental Health Association of San Francisco. "Our untold stories of hope and recovery are bridges to developing new ideas, new questions, and new insights into reducing future suicide attempts and deaths. Our "lived expertise" as people who have been there and recovered is now being embraced and utilized. In 2014, suicide attempt survivors are uniting to spur the fields of suicide prevention and behavioral health to incorporate our voices, our experiences, and our perspective on saving lives."
In the past several months, there has been a considerable movement, from those with lived experience, to be an integral part of suicide prevention as it relates to consensus recommendations for programs, practices, and policies. In March 2014, a landmark meeting, the Summit on Lived Experience in Suicide Prevention, was one of the first times in history that a major national initiative, the Action Alliance's Zero Suicide priority has engaged with suicide attempt survivors to strategize directions for fostering healthier communities and preventing suicide deaths. In April 2014, the American Association of Suicidology's Board of Directors unanimously approved the creation of a new division to represent people with lived experience and suicide attempt survivors and the people who love and care about them. DeQuincy Lezine, Ph.D., primary writer of The Way Forward, will serve as inaugural chair.
"We are experiencing a pivotal time in the history of suicide prevention in this country. We are embracing those with lived experience to broaden and shape the future of suicide prevention," explained John Draper, PhD, who serves with Vega as a SASTF Co-Lead and is Project Director, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. "Their experience in finding hope and meaning is embodied in The Way Forward, and their recommendations in this seminal document will lead us in directions that could bring hope and meaning to millions of others in suicidal crisis."
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (www.ActionAllianceforSuicidePrevention.org) is the public-private partnership working to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and make suicide prevention a national priority. Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) operates the Secretariat for the Action Alliance, which was launched in 2010 by former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates with the goal of saving 20,000 lives in five years.


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MSOE is one of a handful of learning institutions that has decided engaging with students through social media requires more than just a Facebook page and a Twitter account. These universities are creating their own social networks centered on the student experience, with many of them at least building toward covering the span from prospective student to accepted student, enrolled student and alumnus.
MSOE started with admissions because that was one of its areas of greatest concern at the start of the project, according to Dana Grennier, director of digital marketing at the school. Of particular concern was the drop off between acceptance and enrollment, when keeping in touch seemed to be a particular challenge, she said in an interview. "Students weren't at home when we were calling, and they weren't responding to emails like they used to."
Grennier was working in the admissions office when the original directive came down to "go be social," on the theory that social media would be a better way of connecting with students. The admissions office set up Facebook pages, "but we really didn't know what to do with them or how to manage them appropriately," she said. After getting authorization to seek consulting help, she pulled in the agency 7Summits, which suggested MSOE create a tighter connection with applicants by fielding its own social network. Facebook would still be used for marketing and streamlined site registration and login, using Facebook Connect for social sign on.
One of the significant payoffs from the MSOE Bridge implementation was that keeping students engaged from the application phase onward produced an 8% improvement in the number of accepted students who actually enrolled at the school. The site launched in November 2011, and the retention rate from acceptance to deposit rose from 30% to 38% with the incoming class of 2012.
"When they get to campus, what we've seen is they feel really connected. That's what we wanted. We wanted them to feel part of MSOE before they ever set foot on campus," Grennier said. The community allows prospective students to connect with each other and communicate privately with their admissions counselors. Some current students also participate by acting as campus ambassadors.
[ For the origin of the transparent hand, read Udacity: Creating A More Engaging MOOC. ]
The social software is integrated with the university enterprise systems for submission of applications and tracking of admission status.
Grennier and James Davidson, one of the consultants from 7Summits, presented at an ACT Enrollment Planners conference in July, citing as additional results:
-- A 30% productivity improvement for admission counselors, who spent less time chasing students and more time interacting with them.
-- A near-doubling of the enrollment in electrical engineering.
-- A 2013 application goal reached nine months early, and acceptance goal reached five months ahead of schedule.
These results were achieved on a WordPress website using the BuddyPress plug-in and additional customizations. WordPress is open source software for blogging and Web content management, which can be customized with plug-ins (to change its default behavior) and themes (to change its appearance). This year, MSOE has been developing a new version based on Jive Software's platform for social communities, which will also have a broader mission to serve current students and alumni, as well as incoming students. That's scheduled to launch at the end of the month, about a week before students return for the fall term.
Jive has played a role in a number of other higher education social networks, including the University of Phoenix's Phoenix Connect, which claims a half-million registered members, 40% of whom are active participants every month.
One of our new InformationWeek Social Business columnists, Kristen Corpolongo of Northwestern University, is also working on a Jive implementation for alumni, currently in beta testing, and Northwestern's School of Education has fielded a live community using the cloud edition of Jive's software. Corpolongo says the more ambitious social network she has in the works will run in a dedicated hosting environment so she can customize it more to the university's requirements.
Another example is Penn Foster, which offers a Jive-based social community to students in its online education programs (a mix of college, job training and high school equivalency courses).
Jive doesn't have a complete monopoly in education social networks. Back in January, I met with Simon Vaughan, deputy IT director at the U.K.'s Cardiff University, who spoke at the IBM Connect conference about a side project developing the SocialStudent website in partnership with a consulting firm. SocialStudent is based on IBM Connections, which (like Jive) is a broad-based social collaboration platform that includes tools for managing blogs and wikis in addition to discussion groups and social activity streams. Vaughan said he is leaving his university post to work full time on the site, meant to be a prepackaged academic social network that universities can subscribe to. The site has some pilot users and others in the sales pipeline in the U.K. and is preparing to launch a U.S. version of the site, he said.


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In 52 stories, over two years, Maybe Baby has brought you its own version of rock and roll history, hitting the near-misses, breathing life into the accidental deaths and repaving the roads not taken. Partly truth, partly fiction, we hope you've found them as fun to read as they were to write.
With over 1,500 fans on Facebook, and countless more via constant reposting from readers and links from band sites, Maybe Baby has been read by many. Though the new stories are over (for now), we will stay alive through daily Twitter and Facebook updates and links to past stories. And someday, maybe, who knows, baby, we'll come back in book form!
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The goal of this post is simple.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, let's say during the upcoming summer, I want to know where it is you would choose to visit.
As I've hinted in a previous post a couple of months ago, I'm working on organizing some informal 'tours' in which I will take a small group of people around a particular country. The idea is to not only explore the destination, but more importantly, to offer a hands-on introduction to independent travel. By the time the experience comes to an end, you'll be fully confident and prepared to create your own life of travel and to hopefully sustain it for as long as you wish.
There will be more details about this project to come soon but for now, I just want to know which part of the world you want to explore most! This will help give me a better idea of where I should organize my first couple of tours.
Below you'll find a very short poll (only two questions!) and I hope you'll take a few seconds to participate. Even if my tour idea is not for you, please vote anyway. I think that feedback from as many people as possible will still be useful and interesting.
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*The above are destinations that I've both been to and that I think would be ideal for such a hands-on experience. This is why I have not listed every country I've visited over the years. If you have other suggestions, please let me know in the comments.
And that's it. I appreciate you taking the time to participate and I shall share the results along with more details of this project very soon.
On a side note, it's been a busy week of travel as I left New York City and have spent the past five days exploring some more of Istanbul. And I'll be traveling back to Bucharest, Romania on Saturday, a city that will be my general 'base' for the next few months. If anyone happens to be passing through that area, please do let me know!


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Alternative Names
Ecchymoses; Skin spots – red; Pinpoint red spots on the skin; Petechiae
Aside from the common bruise, bleeding into the skin or mucous membranes is a very significant sign and should always be checked out by a health care provider.
Redness of the skin (erythema) should not be mistaken for bleeding. Areas of bleeding under the skin do not become pale (blanch) when you press on the area. The redness of erythema decreases when you apply pressure to it and returns when release the pressure.
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Amazon Says These 20 Books Are The Ones Everyone Wants To Read
If you're having trouble choosing the perfect gift for that avid reader in your life, Amazon has a few suggestions.
They've provided helpful lists of both the bestselling books and best-reviewed books in their online store. Every one they've highlighted is a great read, but we've picked out 10 highlights from both lists.
Amazon's Bestselling Fiction Books
1. Fifty Shades of Grey
Audiences fell in love with Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey's troubled love story as a book, before it was adapted into a Hollywood film starring Dakota Johnson. If they haven't already read this, they're sure to love it.
2. The Hunger Games
While it's considered a "young adult" novel, readers of all ages were thrilled by Katniss Everdeen's fight to survive in this science fiction story. The teenager is forced to compete in The Hunger Games, where teenage gladiators fight to the death on live TV.
3. Catching Fire
In the second Hunger Games book, Katniss is forced to compete in another life or death competition as she's drawn deeper into the heart of the Capitol's evil plans.
4. Fifty Shades Darker
Anastasia and Christian return in this sequel to the global bestseller, which reveals more about the troubled billionaire's inner demons.
5. Mockingjay
The action-packed conclusion to the Hunger Games series sees former enemies uniting in a rebellion to overthrow the Capitol, but Katniss and Peeta's relationship is tested by their latest trial.
6. Gone Girl
If you love true crime shows like Dateline, you'll get a kick out of this edgy thriller by Gillian Flynn, which begins with a housewife's mysterious disappearance.
7. Fifty Shades Freed
The long-awaited conclusion to the Fifty Shades series asks "What happens after happily ever after." Unsurprisingly, the answer threatens to drive Anastasia and Christian apart once and for all.
8. The Help
The lives of three women living in Mississippi in the 1960s intersect in this heartfelt, funny and important novel about life in the midst of the Civil Rights movement.
9. Unbroken
From the author of Seabiscuit, this book tells the true story of the life of Louis Zamperini, who became an Olympic athlete, served in World War 2, survived a plane crash and served time in a Japanese POW camp. Perfect for the history buff on your list.
10. The Fault In Our Stars
John Green's latest book - Turtles All The Way Down - is set to become another massive hit, so it's worth revisiting his most popular work. The love story of two teenagers with cancer is guaranteed to make you cry before you reach the final chapter.
If you're looking for something off the beaten path, try one of the online store's Best-Reviewed books on the next page.
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Dear Marc: I am building a new house and will be designing it myself. I have heard horror stories of designs gone bad from friends who didn't do their research prior to designing their home. Do you have a few quick tips of things I should avoid doing on my first design project?
— Tara
Dear Tara: The top rookie mistakes when designing your first project are the following:
1. Hanging art work too high. This is a common mistake for many homeowners. You shouldn't have to look up to see the "focal point" of your art piece. The focal point of the piece is where the artist intended to draw the eye and is usually the centre of the painting. In order to determine your focal point, simply measure the piece and divide its height in half. Then take that measurement to determine the centre of the painting. You will want to hang the painting so the focal point is at eye level — five-foot seven-inches for the average person.
2. High-energy vibrant colours in a bedroom. Have you ever noticed that hotel rooms always have calm and peaceful colour schemes? Bedrooms in your home should be a place where one can relax and unwind. Calm colour schemes include pastels and neutrals. If you choose to bring in a vibrant colour in your bedroom design, do so with the use of vibrant-coloured accessories. This is a great way to have colour without overwhelming the eye.
3. The scale of furniture. Scale is of utmost importance in a home. It is quite easy to keep furniture and accessories in scale once you understand that every piece in the room connects to each other somehow. For instance, if you have a small living room it would not be wise to bring in large, overstuffed furniture as the piece will overpower the entire setting. The space will look and feel crowded. You should have furniture that is in proportion with the overall size of the room; big furniture goes in big rooms and small furniture goes in small rooms.
4. Avoid clutter. Clutter is the easiest way to fail at designing a room. It is human nature to collect things over the years. We all know someone who has so many things on their side table in their living room, you are not even sure what is there. You just see a cluster of pieces. But then there are those who have a few select accessories on their side tables. I'll bet you can remember what is on your friend's uncluttered side table better than the cluttered one. People tend to remember things that strike them, such as the beautiful hand-carved statue your friend picked up in Europe that sits nicely by the lamp on the table, rather than 20 little accessories cluttering up the side table.
5. Proper lighting. When I refer to the need for proper lighting, I am not referring to designer fixtures vs. everyday fixtures, but rather the actual function of the light source in a space. Many homeowners look for a great-looking fixture and don't consider how much light the fixture will emanate. The key is to have a balance between the esthetics and the functionality of the chosen fixture. Look at the technical information regarding the fixture and be sure to have a few different options prior to purchasing a fixture.
Designing your first project should be a fun and enjoyable experience. To guarantee your project's success, be sure to be cautious and do your research prior to starting the project.
Marc Atiyolil, home trend expert is the editor-in-chief of Home Trends Magazine, celebrity designer, and regular contributor to numerous TV, radio and print media.
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Series 1. Background
Scope and Content Note
Allen, Bill [UCSB Professor] -- Material relating to his dismissal, 1970
Arrested Faculty -- "Statement of Jailed Professors," 1970
Arrestee Listings -- Bookings, June 1970
Chronology of Events, 1968-1970
Correspondence -- Sullivan (mainly to national newspapers and news magazines re local officials abuse of power ), 1970
Isla Vista information and statistics (includes housing, zoning, relations with UCSB), 1967-1971
Isla Vista People's Patrol -- Report, Aug. 29, 1970
Isla Vista Viewed From Behind Badge: A Deputy's Appraisal - Santa Barbara News Press, Aug. 2, 1970
Legal Defense Office - Berkeley (procedural information and sample worksheets), 1970
Local Government Response (handwritten notes, mostly re Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors), 1966-1970
Lundborg, Louis B. (Chairman of the Board, Bank of America) -- "The Lessons of Isla Vista" address, June 17, 1970
Newspaper articles and clippings, Apr.-June, Aug. 1970
Notes on Events Leading Up to the Death of Kevin Moran, Apr. 16, 1970
Panofsky, Richard Jacob (newspaper articles), Apr. 17 -- June 24, 1970
Photographs (b/w proof sheet and negatives; color prints), [1970]
White Paper on Police Conduct at UCSB, Mar. 5, 1970
Series 2. Reports and Testimony about the I.V. Riots
Scope and Content Note
Campus by the Sea Where the Bank Burned Down: A Report on the Disturbances at UCSB and Isla Vista 1968-1970..., by Robert A. Potter and James J. Sullivan (2 copies), Sept. 1, 1970.
Hearings (transcriptions of tapes)
Incident Reports
Rhodes (correspondence and report on Hobart College), 1970, Santa Barbara Citizens Commission on Civil Disorders
Excerpts from testimony, June 17 -- Aug. 3, 1970
Report, Sept. 15, 1970
UC Board of Regents -- Statement by George H. Clyde (Santa Barbara County Supervisor) re Isla Vista situation, Mar. 19, 1970
UCSB and UC Statements and Memoranda, Feb. -- June 1970
Wonders, Myron (charge of violation of University standards on student conduct, and supporting documentation), 1969-1970
Series 3. Faculty/Clergy Observer Program
Scope and Content Note
Incidents, June 1970
Preliminary Report, June 15, 1970
Reports, Statements, and Press Releases, June 1970
Recommendations, July 13, 1970
Report (update), Aug. 5, 1970
Equal Justice Before the Law: A Case Study, Isla Vista 1970-1972, Jan. 12, 1972
Series 4. Formal (Legal) Complaints and Affidavits
Scope and Content Note
Santa Barbara County Grand Jury -- Preliminary Report, May 19, 1970, United States District Court, Central District of California -- Civil No. 70-3128-JWC
Table of Complainants' Allegations, [1970]
Claim filed by John M. Sink, lawyer for plaintiffs, June 6, 1970
Complaint for Injunction, from John M. Sink, Lawyer for plaintiffs, June 12, 1970
Affidavits filed by John M. Sink, lawyer for plaintiffs, ca. June 13-20, 1970
Plaintiffs' Opening Memorandum of Points and Authorities, June 22, 1970
Affidavits in Support of Motion to Dismiss to the U.S. District Court by Attorney's for Defendants (SB and LA Sheriff's departments), June 26, 1970
Series 5. Police Practices Action Project [PPAP]
Scope and Content Note
Isla Vista I -- Arrest Information, Incident Reports, Feb. 1970
Isla Vista II -- Incident Reports, Apr. 1970; Isla Vista III -Incident Reports
Alphabetical list, 1970
Chronological List, June 1970
Original Set, Nos. 1-300
Original Set, Nos. 301-565
Police Officers' Names and Badge Numbers - Table of Reference to Incident Report Number, [1970]
Reports, June 1970
Reports filed later, July-August 1970
PPAP Reports, Statements, and Forms, June-July 1970
State Claims (listings of claimants, correspondence, etc.), 1970
Statistical Tabulation of Events Involving Police Practices: Incident Report Reference, June 1970
Series 6. Audio Tapes
Scope and Content Note
University Methodist Church Press Conference, June 10, 1970
The View from Isla Vista, KABC-FM documentary, June 19, 1970
Citizen's Commission on Civil Disorders, Blue Ribbon Commission Hearings -- Testimony by Bruce McIver and Dr. Miles, June 26, 1970
Citizen's Commission on Civil Disorders Hearings -- John Wheatly (speaker), June 30, 1970
Rhodes [Joseph, Jr.] Meeting, President's Commission on Campus Unrest -- Testimony by Supervisor George Clyde, Greg Knell, and Ted Gillum, Aug. 6, 1970