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Have you ever spent this wonderful night that when you're back home the day after, you wonder if this was real or another dream?
OK, I'll explain myself: you had the best date ever (which was not even planned to turn into a date and that's certainly why it hit the top). Until there, everything is alright. Then you suddenly have no news from the dated guy. OK, why men do this? The wine made you tipsy enough, the walk was romantic, the kiss was intense, even the sex was great. And after this evening you'd spent together, full of precious moments, nothing. How is this possible and why is this for? Because the problem is since now, you will think about your night again and again and convert it into your new « first date expectations ».
It is absolutely impossible that the boy didn't feel the same as you. He even told you without any asking. He was single, funny as if he was a good friend, he was awesome and hot. You know he likes you; he cannot contradict this, his attraction to you was obvious. After all, you shared intimacy with him 'coz you were trustful. So maybe he needs some time apart, but you would have understood that. It's not a reason to disappear from the face of the earth. He could have shared a coffee with you some day in order to explain to you… that's what civilised people do. So what, does he believe you cannot handle it? The more rational explanation is that he might not have thought in someone else's feelings.
I compare this situation with the sweetest pie you can find: why to give me one piece of a delicious cake until I get used to it, if you know you'll not allow me to eat the rest of it? Pouf! Disappeared, like you.
So if anyone, boy or girl, has got any beginning of explanation (but maybe I am the only one to who this ever happened), would you please leave a comment and tell us about your experience? I'm kidding but seriously, why do we do this? Is it too complicated to be brave for a while and give a reason, if only a little one? Because at the end of the day, more than frustrating, this is very confusing: everything, the all date, worked perfectly like if you had jumped on a boat drove by itself. And the result is a big hole, not even justified.
Guys, it's not that girls specially like talking, it's just we deserve a better way to be treated, which also includes the break up part. Understood? 😉
Just so you know: you cannot give the best of yourself one day and the worse the day after. Try to be respectful of the night we'd spent together. This message is not for you, it's for the next one who'll do this to me. You better not, darling!
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By Barbara S. Wood
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Over the years, scholars in the field of communication have studied the "communication style" of successful teachers. Studies have focused on college and high school faculty, and reveal that those rated highest by students for creating an effective learning environment are those who demonstrate dynamism in talking about lecture content. Consequently, effective teachers know their materials and display an eagerness to communicate those ideas. I hope my "eight hot tips" will help you con sider your approach to the room full of 250 eager students. These ideas have helped me and many of my col leagues.
1. Position
Research suggests that you position yourself as close to the students as possible. Try moving out toward the students, walking closer to them, instead of standing behind the podium at all times. If you are using a microphone, obtain a cordless one which can be clipped to your lapel. Walk back and forth, showing students you are interested m communicating with them, and reducing the likelihood that they will talk to each other during your lecture.
2. Stories
Try to weave stories about the content of your materials into your lectures. Audiences remember stories easily, so 1f you can create stories to impart the meanings within your materials, it is likely that students will pay closer attention and remember the concepts. Research indicates that effective college instructors use about five stories per lecture, and that these stories or illustrations are directly tied to the lecture content. Some stories will work well and others might not. Keep the effective ones and discard those that do not seem as useful.
3. Friendly Style
A friendly and relaxed style is most effective. However, an instructor must maintain control at the same time. If you are close in age to your students, you may consider this a disadvantage, since credibility is often linked to age. But if you know your subject matter well, then your age may give you an even greater advantage, because you are likely to understand your students better than someone twenty years your senior.
4. Reinforcement
When giving assignments or talking about why students are being assigned certain materials, always cite positive reinforcers -- e.g., "Mastering this theory will allow you to better understand why certain chemicals cause negative effects in human beings," "This reading should help you to see the importance of employee motivation," and "Studying this chapter will help you to detect fallacies in logic." Avoid negative reinforcement such as, "You must learn this to get a passing grade in my class." Positive reinforcement is a better way to motivate students to learn the material.
5. Dynamic Style
Competent instructors typically deliver their lectures enthusiastically. While two lecturers might know their subject equally well, the lecturer who delivers material with energy -- with a dynamic style -- will be perceived as more competent and interesting. Frame your lectures so that you discuss points or ideas that actually do excite you; change examples in a way that fascinates you. The more excited you are about content, the more students will also be excited and view you positively. Avoid "boring" content; you will be perceived as boring if you deliver boring con tent. Reframe your content to make it exciting, enhancing the likelihood you will deliver it dynamically.
6. Humor
Experts say that superb teachers use humor in conjunction with course content. Humor is important, because it can make dry content seem more interesting. It is also a good way to keep students awake in class, or to encourage participation. Humor may include situations which relate to the lecture content ideas, or funny comments which portray misunderstandings regarding a subject. Research indicates that "light tone" and humor are devices used quite often by the college teachers receiving the highest marks from students. In fact, many use up to seven instances of humor per lecture. These are not lengthy jokes, but light jabs or references that might create a giggle or laugh, such as when the instructor makes fun of himself or herself. For example, referring to a complex chart on the screen, he might make fun of his poor eyesight: "Oh oh, I hope I can read this."
7. Self-Disclosure
While experts do not suggest that we bore our students by telling our life story, they do say that intermingling self-dis closing stories or remarks throughout our lectures attracts students' attention. Giving your students glimpses of important events in your life helps them to relate to you and to your treatment of the subject matter. Studies indicate that effective instructors might make several such personal disclosures per lecture. Again, these need not be lengthy or complicated stories, but simply references to self: "I once talked to this author at a conference--we really got along well..."
8. Record Yourself
Watching yourself on a recording is a good way to be constructively self-critical; you should be the first one to decide which characteristics of your presentation style need help. If you record one of your lectures, analyze how you come across to your students. Your verbal and nonverbal channels of communication should not include the "powerless" forms of talk: "aah", "umm", "you know?" You may want to record which patterns distract from your effective delivery and try to eliminate them. Also take note of any body movements which might be viewed as distracting or unnerving to a student audience. Recording offers you a very powerful tool in becoming a more effective presenter.
Faculty have chuckled, after hearing my "eight hot tips," that if they did what the research suggests (especially on #2, #6 and #7), they would have no time for any subject matter content. So, for those tips, each of us has to assess what feels compatible with our own lecture style, and then go ahead and experiment with the techniques. The idea behind these eight suggestions is to develop a dynamic interplay between lecture and content so that students enjoy attending your lectures and are eager to learn.


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The state of small business in Florida
After five years of hunkering down, Beverly Raphael, owner of a Deerfield Beach general contracting firm, has added staff and taken on new projects. "It's already promising to be a good year," Raphael says. Her sentiments echo those of the majority of Florida's small businesspeople, who are bullish on their prospects this year after slogging through some difficult years.
Most of Florida's small-business owners are planning to expand for the first time this decade. A Florida Department of Financial Services' 2013 Small Business Survey revealed that 87% of nearly 1,100 small-business owners said they plan to grow their businesses in the next 12 months. They are looking at hiring, making capital investments and offering additional products or services.
"Most of our new lending to small businesses has been to support growth," says Will Davies, a senior vice president and corporate banking executive with City National Bank in Miami. "They need equipment to support inventory needs. We're encouraged by the type of loan demand. It makes us feel optimistic about the prospects for Florida's small businesses."
Florida industries hard hit by the recession are beginning to recover, and the small businesses that service big employers are rebounding as well. Raphael, whose RCC Associates builds out restaurants, retail, hotels and nightclubs, says those who ramped up in advance of the rebound have been best positioned. She now has nearly 90 fulltime employees and 40 construction projects scheduled for this year, including many in Florida.
"Those who downsized and did not get ramped up fast enough were late in the game," she says. "We have learned that you have to anticipate when things are going to come back and make sure you aren't caught without the people or capacity to perform the work."
Alice Bredin, a small-business adviser at American Express OPEN, agrees that small businesses need to think ahead. But most have modest expectations for 2014, she says. "Revenues are where their minds are at. Most of them are focused on getting customers in the door and keeping them."
One of the biggest challenges for Florida's small businesses is getting access to money to finance growth, particularly for those businesses less than 6 years old, the state survey shows. More than half of businesses surveyed by the Florida Department of Financial Services believed they would be unable to get a bank or credit union loan, citing the fact that loan standards now are higher than before the recession, particularly for small businesses.
Instead of bank loans, some small businesses are opting for alternative forms of financing. Mike Tomas, president and CEO of Bioheart in Sunrise and chairman of Florida International University's Global Entrepreneurship Center, says he has started to see venture capitalists and private equity firms funding small businesses in the state. "It is not just tech companies but consumer-driven businesses too," Tomas says. "The climate is improving for Florida's entrepreneurs."
In addition to obtaining loans, smallbusiness owners report facing challenges in finding professional advisers and developing new markets. Michael Myhre, interim state director for the Florida Small Business Development Center Network, says his organization works to provide support in those areas. "Small businesses have unique opportunities here that don't exist in other states, such as the opportunity to access international marketplaces, but they need assistance," says Myhre, whose consultants provide small-businesses support from 40 offices in Florida.
He says the outlook for Florida's small-business owners this year represents a change: "They are willing to invest in their business more than they have in last 10 years."
"Those who downsized and did not get ramped up fast enough were late in the game."
— Beverly Raphael, president/CEO, RCC Associates, Deerfield Beach
Small Business by the Numbers
87% of 1,093 small-business employers in Florida surveyed plan to grow their business during the next 12 months. Among those, 30% plan to hire, 27% plan to spend more and 19% plan to expand their product lines.
Of the small-business owners who wanted loans, 63% of young frms did not feel they would obtain a bank or credit union loan in the current lending environment.
Nearly half of small-business owners (46%) have seen sales increase over the past 12 months, and 45% increased their spending over the past 12 months.
56% of small-business owners expect the economy to improve this year, and 65% expect the economy to improve during the next three years.
While nationally 11% of women-owned frms are owned by Latinas, in Florida 24% are owned by Latinas.
Florida ranks fourth in the number of women-owned businesses with 572,900.
Biz2Credit, a from that matches small businesses to fnancial institutions, has ranked Broward and Miami-Dade counties the ffth-best for small-business growth in the country. Orlando came in 12th; Jacksonville, 21st.
Florida businesses with fewer than 50 employees contribute about 77% of the state's $754-billion gross domestic product.
"Revenues are where their minds are at. Most of them are focused on getting customers in the door and keeping them."
— Alice Bredin, small-business adviser


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Research has demonstrated that astragalus works on a number of different levels within the immune system. It can increase white blood cell counts and levels of interferon in the body, which in turn helps to stimulate those elements of the immune system that swallow up viruses and prevent them from replicating. Pharmacologically, it is thought that the polysaccharide components of astragalus are responsible for its multi-faceted immune support. Buth the root as a whole contains a wide array of other active ingredients, including saponins, flavonoids and coumarins, that give astragalus its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
In the laboratory, astragalus has shown itself to be not only an effective anti-viral, but also an impressive broad-spectrum antibiotic. In vitro trials of the root have demonstrated the inhibition of staphylococci, haemolytic streptococci, pneumococci, diptheriae and Bacillus dysenteriae, all bacteria that can potentially cause severe illness in the body.
Astragalus has shown promise in the treatment of a number of other disease states due to its many active components, which is leading to more extensive study by researchers. Early studies have shown it to have liver protective effects and a positive impact on the cardiovascular system, including reduced blood pressure and improved circulation. Other research has shown that a component of astragalus, called cycloastragenol, may have an indirect effect on protecting DNA. This has many implications, since DNA damage is thought to be a predictor of age-related disease.
So, throw on your astragalus boxing gloves and give those cold and flu bugs the one-two punch!
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An interesting and well-written blog. Thanks are due to Charlotte Porter.
Renaming schizophrenia
The name "Schizophrenia" is the subject of a new Forum in the journal Psychological Medicine. An article written by Bill George and Aadt Klijn, Foreign Affairs co-coordinators for Anoiksis (the Dutch association of and for people with a psychotic vulnerability), has been reflected on by various commentators.
Anoiksis has introduced a new name for the disease schizophrenia: psychosis susceptibility syndrome (PSS) with the aim that together with the old name, its attached prejudices, misleading significance and stigma can be thrown overboard.
Schizophrenia is a term loaded with negative connotations, since it still conveys an image of people with schizophrenia as all being unreliable, dangerous 'lunatics'. The term consequently lends itself to stigma and self-stigma. Society stamps persons with schizophrenia with a negative hallmark; people diagnosed with schizophrenia then take the negative blueprint to themselves and this gives rise to a negative self-image. Not only does the term call up prejudices, it maintains misunderstandings, because schizophrenia means split personality and is therefore a misnomer. A split personality is in fact quite another disorder and has nothing to do with what we currently call schizophrenia.
Recently the World Health Organisation has been approached with a request to recognise the new name – currently the name PSS is not recognised either nationally or internationally.
Anoiksis has chosen the name Psychosis Susceptibility Syndrome (PSS) – the reasoning is as follows:
- Psychosis: because of the unreality of hallucinations and delusions.
- Susceptibility: because patients are not necessarily continually psychotic (but it is latent).
- Syndrome: because this word includes the negative and cognitive symptoms also associated with the disease. Negative symptoms include lack of feelings and energy while cognitive symptoms may be problems with concentration and memory or a reduced capacity for problem-solving for example.
Full commentaries have been provided by several people, who generally agree with the idea of changing the name, but argue that the biggest change will come from changing the public perception of schizophrenia.
Dr Brabban and colleagues comment, "There is no doubt that for many, the diagnosis of schizophrenia can be as debilitating as the associated symptoms. The word 'schizophrenia' appears to do more harm than good, more frequently communicating prejudice and misinformation than fact and hope. It is indisputable that the stigma surrounding the term schizophrenia can in itself lead to misery for many with the diagnosis. Therefore, any label that removes some of these disadvantages would be a welcome change."
Professor Bentall states, "Schizophrenia has been a contested label for many years not only because it is associated with stigma, but also because it fails to achieve any of the purposes for which it was originally designed. Rebranding schizophrenia solves none of these problems. By replacing one ill-fitting label with another, we do nothing to advance psychiatric research or to develop better treatment plans for our patients.
"It is not hard to locate some of these causes [of stigma]. Without a doubt, one is the media's treatment of schizophrenia, which consistently over-emphasizes the risk of dangerous behaviour by patients, conveying the impression that people with psychosis are responsible for an epidemic of interpersonal violence. The reality is, of course, quite different. Whereas there is an increased risk of violence associated with psychosis, most of this is attributable to co-morbid substance abuse and most psychiatric patients pose absolutely no risk to their neighbours.
"The problem has become not whether to replace schizophrenia, but what to replace it with. Simple re-labelling will do nothing to address the many scientific and clinical limitations of the categorical approach to diagnosis. Nor is it likely to address the problem of stigma, which arises out of background assumptions about the nature of severe mental illness. To persuade the general public to be more accepting of people with mental illness, we must persuade them that psychosis arises, in part, understandably from adverse life experiences (while of course acknowledging that genetic factors must play some role), that it does not necessarily lead to violence, and that recovery is possible."
"Forum", can be viewed free of charge for a limited time and comprises 5 articles.
View the original competition poster here.
View the winning name poster (English language) here.
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This reform is long overdue. Amazing, amazing work!
Any name at this point will not have the same stigma. Who wants a misunderstood disorder coupled with a weird name. PSS is a very good option and certainly can do no more damage that the current name is doing. Also, please change the term "mental illness". If we are discovering that it is neurological or biochemical, can it be described as that? "Mental illness" also does damage and should go away. The public can be educated. Thank you for the article.


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Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea will go the further in the Champions League out of all of the English teams in Europe.
Antonio Conte's side have got off to a flyer in Group C as they thumped Qarabag 6-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.What Neymar told PSG's president when he asked to return to Barcelona
The Premier League champions now face trickier tests against Atletico Madrid and Roma, but Ferdinand feels Conte's tactical nous will be an advantage against European opposition.
'They are a very well balanced team,' the former Manchester United defender told BT Sport.
'The manager works hard and from what you hear from within the camp, he drills them daily on tactics and they have an understanding of each other as individuals and as a team.
'In that sense, they are our best hope, as an English team.
'With the other teams, you can see deficiencies. Man United, defensively, could come unstuck against the top teams. Man City, the same.
'Attacking, they're both fantastic, but Chelsea are very well-rounded.'
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Dewey the Small Town Library Cat by Vicki Myron
Okay,I confess,I am reviewing this at the suggestion of Garden Lust Journal(http://mendogardens.blogspot.com/) and I was,to say the least, skeptical. I am allergic to these guys- they actually intefere with my breathing. So, as I said, I was skeptical.
But this is a great book! Not just an animal story- but the story of a remarkable town. A town that burns down in 1931 because a kid was careless with a sparkler- but no one will say who he is- electing instead to go forward with rebuilding, renewing.The farm crisis of the late 1970's devastates the town economically and they are in kind of a rut when into their lives walks Dewey, the Small Town Library Cat. No hat like Dr. Suess' "Cat In The Hat"- but with a bag of emotional tricks that would make Felix the Cat envious.
This little fellow has been tossed into a library return bin on a cold (-15F degrees) night in Spencer,Iowa. The author saves him and he becomes the official mascot of the library, winning over everyone- even people like me with allergies to these guys are rooting for him. I know I was.
The author keeps you engaged by interweaving her own life with that of the cat and the history of the town. You really like these people. They are imaginative and resilient, always bouncing back. The antics of this little guy and his attempt at independence by running away will have you laughing.
On the other hand, his recognition of the needs of others gives him an almost human dimension. He befreinds the local elementary school Special Ed class but attaches himself to the most needy of the children- and the results are tangible- the girl, confined to a wheel chair- glows.
Through the authors own struggles as a single mother while battling breast cancer and a double mascetomy the bond between the two is forged. The relationship with her own daughter is a direct result of Dewey- through his presence they found a bridge.
It later becomes apparent that Dewey is ill and things are not going to end well. And they don't. But through it all the author cares for Dewey until the very emotional ending, as the town first mourns his loss, and then learns to rejoice in the legacy he has left behind.
It is a tear jerker in parts towards the end, but the tears are ones of grief as well as joy. It is hard to say this, but I am better off for having read this book.
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How many of you are afraid of surrender? Does the thought of giving up all control and will to fight frighten you? Personally, I go through seasons like this more often than I realize. I will surrender for a while, but then after some time goes by, I go back to desperately wanting control. Then the Lord softens and humbles my heart, submission sets in, and then it repeats. It is an ongoing struggle that I have dealt with all my life. I prefer to have a plan, an outline for the things coming my way. I like having lists of things to do and ways to accomplish a task to the fullest of my capability. I prefer to know how things work and what is happening. Being "in the dark", so to speak, is something that I have a really hard time with.
I have always seen this as a weakness, a sinful struggle that I am constantly needing to work on. And truthfully, it really is a shortcoming. The truth is that I am not trusting the Lord enough to know that no matter the circumstance or the outcome, He is good and He desires the good for me. Despite my lack of trust, the Lord has really been helping me to see my weaknesses as an opportunity to experience His strengths. Just as Paul puts it in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." The Lord uses our imperfections as a source for His glory. Because we cannot overcome our weaknesses without the Lord, and when we do triumph over sin, He deserves the ultimate glory and praise!
I want to share a testimony with you all today about something that just recently happened and I pray that the Lord uses my life and experiences as an example to speak to your hearts. I am currently in the process of moving out on my own. Woah, huge step in my life, right? Many of you have been there and done that, so I am sure you know and understand the situation. Well, I am learning a little more everyday the importance of budgeting and trusting the Lord with finances. And let me tell you, that has been difficult. You would think that trusting Him with finances would be one of the easiest things to trust God with, but I have found that to be challenging. The situation was that I wanted to talk to my boss about maybe getting a raise, just because I was barely going to be able to afford living on my own with the wages I make currently. I prayed and prayed and became impatient, almost jumping into a situation that God did not want me in. I was within minutes of talking with my boss and letting her know that I need to start making more when the Lord seemed to have whispered to my heart that I need to wait.
I ended up going to a woman's bible study and explained the situation and how nervous and confused I felt. My amazing sisters in Christ immediately prayed with me about the situation, and they continued to remind me to just trust in the Lord and in His timing. So, I broke down and tried to really just find peace in knowing that He was in control and that He would provide for my every need. And He sure enough did. About a week or so later, my boss came to me and told me about a promotion, pay raise, and that it will be coming to me later this year, after a coworker retires. I bawled my eyes out because I knew that was straight from the Lord! It was so evident to me, not because He was giving me what I wanted right when I wanted it, but because He gently reminded me that He is there and providing for me, even behind the scenes.
The reason I am sharing this with you today is not to boast about the things the Lord is doing in my life, but rather to remind everyone that the Lord provides. When we truly surrender control over to Christ, He will indeed prove faithful to His children. Now, please don't misunderstand me, surrendering does not mean God will give you exactly what you want or what you have been praying for. But He will provide the good for your life, according to His will, for His glory. Jeremiah 29:11-13, "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
God desires the best for His people, and even when we are called to wait or the things we desire the most is not given to us, He is still working for our good and our benefit. Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." He knows the end results, and He sees that even when we think something is good for us, He has something even better in store. I also do not want to glorify my lack of faith in any way, shape, or form. Distrust is a sin that I struggle with every day and the Lord is working on my heart. But I really wanted to share the amazing work of the Lord and His faithfulness. He is so good all the time!
I would like to finish off this blog with a verse that I believe is often overlooked but remains absolutely powerful and significant to this topic today. Lamentations 3:25-26, "The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord." Whether or not we receive what we want from the Lord, we still have hope that He is working all things, good or bad, for our benefit. He loves you and desires for you to prosper. I know what it is like to become impatient and to worry about rushing situations because you want something at that moment, but patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit. It can only be obtained through the submission to the Holy Spirit. When we are intentional in our walk with the Lord, you will notice that He will give you patience during times of waiting.
I pray you all have a wonderful day and that you are flourishing in your walks with the Lord. Thank you for being a community that I can come to share and talk about things that the Lord lays on my heart. This fellowship has been a blessing beyond words and I just want to encourage you to keep fighting the good fight! If any of you need prayer for any reason, feel free to contact me at any time and I will be praying for you. Have an amazing week and God bless!


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Inquiry Yields Surprising Results
The Commission was assembled days after the last home game of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' 2010 season in response to a roadside stop outside CanadInns Stadium in which the accuracy of the breathalyzer equipment used by Winnipeg police was called into question.
After the game, as part of a routine check, Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) pulled over a fan leaving the parking lot in his vehicle and asked him to submit to a breathalyzer test. The result showed that the fan's blood alcohol level was under the legal limit.
"We couldn't believe it," said a spokesman for the WPS. "We had him try two other machines and he still blew under the limit. We had never seen anyone leaving a Bomber game who wasn't drunk before."
Under questioning by the panel appointed by the Commission, the fan, Robert McKendry, a longtime Bomber season ticket holder awaiting a liver transplant, explained that he had just ordered a couple of more beers during the second quarter when his pager went off. Though he did not have to leave the stadium, he spent approximately three quarters of an hour on the phone with his employer.
When asked for the name of the government department he worked for, McKendry stated that he did not work for the government and worked in the private sector. The Commission subpoenaed bank records and income tax forms and spoke to a number of people with the Civil Service Commission as part of the subsequent investigation to verify his unusual story and confirmed that he, in fact, had not worked for the government.
Regarding his page, McKendry told the panel, "Those (expletive) buggers kept me on the phone 'till halftime. By that time, the beer lines were twenty-deep. But first, I had to take a whizz, you know."
After waiting in line at the washroom for approximately fifteen minutes, McKendry explained that he proceeded immediately to the beer line. By that time, the third quarter had started and the line was short, but they had run out of beer and had to bring more from the other end of the stadium. When he was finally served, he attempted to get more than the two beers allowed, but despite his explanation ofbeing tied up for such a long time, he could only order two beers at that time.
"I'm always three sheets to the wind by the third quarter, but I was just getting started. And they wouldn't give me more to make up for the ones I didn't get while I was on the (expletive) phone. A man can't get pissed very fast on two (expletive) beers at a time."
The Commission ultimately found that the amount of time McKendry spent with his employer on the phone and the extra time spent in the washroom and beer lines could have been a contributing factor in his lower than expected blood alcohol level.
In winding up their questioning, one member of the panel asked, "Who won?"
"Damned if I know. I was way too sober," replied McKendry.
The Commission's focus then shifted to the breathalyzer equipment and two different sets of experts were brought in from the U.S. to verify the accuracy of the units used by WPS on that day. Both experts found the equipment to be in working order.
"As a result, we have no choice but to conclude that Mr. McKendry was, in fact, not legally impaired at the time of the roadside breathalyzer check," said a spokesman for the Commission.
"This just proves that we're on the right track as far as providing a family-friendly atmosphere for our games," said a spokesman for the Bombers during a press conference announcing another tax increase to help pay for some new players. "We expect these numbers to double, or even triple, once we move into our new stadium."


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January 13, 2015
Because Bear had JISP, here's a photography tip...
listen, my current computer set-up looks like that there. A decent enough computer that is trying to roll over but really shouldn't, so I keep it chugging along with tweezers and a gifted jar of sugar scrub. My battery charger never really worked from the start and now it practically revolts some days with pieces falling out or in to the computer. Tweezers come in handy for such a malady, but the alarming amount of time it takes! I practice patience over and over and over again with this computer: just ask that scrub up there, carefully placed to ensure the cord holds steady while eternally charging up the computer. This is not to be taken as a complaint. My computer, like many other things I own, just needs a little more care and attention to get going. I only tell you this so you can understand posts like tonight- ones that cut and run to an entirely different topic because suddenly time's run out to post what was initially intended. Oh readers, I'm not feeding you fluff! I would still have posted this! Just.not.tonight.
Bear did have JISP today which is a really cool thing they do here in most of New England. It means that one day per week during snow season, students have half days of school and then spend the remainder of the day honing their skills on ski slopes, crosscountry trails, or ice rinks. Mostly volunteer led and supported by the local ski resorts, it's an amazing opportunity for kids... Bear is one of them. As we get more accustomed to our new Tuesday afternoon routine, I'm sure I'll be posting an update or two from the slopes.
Now for the photography tip! I read about it in the same I Heart Faces article as that last tip of mine came from. Really, it's more a pass it down the alley kind of thing than a tip straight from me to you. Anway, it's cool. Take a picture of lights with your DSLR camera in focus...
Mundane. Now, flip that little switch on the lens you're using from "AF" (auto focus), to "MF" (manual focus) and take the picture again...
Waaaay more awesome. Since this technique is mostly just letting your camera go out of focus before taking a picture, apply that to whatever type of camera you own and go to town hunting down lights.
Such a random little tidbit, but one with serious quick impact, right?!
2 comments:
- smalltownme said...
I took a picture of my tree like that. That's what it looks like with my glasses off.
- January 15, 2015 at 11:57 AM
- T.J. said...
yes! I was thinking that a good place to try this would be on the highway because- same thing- when I have my glasses off, those oncoming lights are blurry and artsy. Assume I speak from the passenger seat viewing platform ;)
- January 16, 2015 at 7:03 AM
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Sorry for the poor image quality, there was shitty light in the convention center. I did this on a trading card sized piece of Bristol board for $5 🙂
254: Heroes Con Part I: Poison Ivy Portrait
I got this commission Friday and finished it Saturday, A young lady named April wanted an illustration of her in her Poison Ivy costume. She seemed to like it. You can see a pic of April in her Costume here: http://i.imgur.com/X05uV.jpg
253: Harley Quinn – Arkham City Fix
I wanted to go back and fix a couple thing on this that have been bothering me. hope you like the changes.
252: The Punisher
251: Rachel Grey Summers
Marvel Girl/Phoenix/Rachel Grey Summers has been a favorite of mine since the classic Excalibur days – I don't think I've drawn her since I was about 13 years old though. She's kicking all kinds of ass in Wolverine & the X-Men, too. Hope you dig it!


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Since today is the Day of the Dead (day after Halloween) I wanted to share with you some drawings that I drew :) In no way do I consider myself a good artist, I just draw for the heck of it haha! It's one of my favorite hobbies. I usually just doodle and they end up as some sort of drawing so I'm not sure whether they are good or not..haha :P
Hope you guys have had a wonderful day!


text: Welcome to J Smith Hoops Camps, where we provide a one of a kind experience for everyone involved. We use over 20 years of experience in working/directing basketball camps to allow each camper to enjoy camp while learning the game of basketball. We have a unique way of engaging campers in learning the fundamentals, how to play the game, and how to compete. No matter the skill level, we find ways to make sure campers are challenged in all camp activities. We are fortunate to have several sponsors that make our camps full of prizes and special gifts. Our goal is to light that fire inside to make the player want to go home and practice more. With JSH camps, campers will have so much fun that they forget they are learning!!!


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I.T. Technician Ref. 461
HMGCC has a unique and exciting opportunity for an I.T. Technician to join our growing team. Here you will have the opportunity to be creative, working with the latest technology.
We are looking for a multi-skilled technician to support teams of Software Engineers. Using your skills, you will be providing technical support, including software/hardware installation, Linux/Windows configuration, inventory/configuration management, procurement activities, general administration and co-ordination of technical meetings.
You will be supporting teams using state of the art facilities to enable the production of innovative solutions. Our projects range from tactical developments where tight timescales apply, to strategic development programs. No two projects are the same and in all cases you will be enabling work of the highest calibre.
We will give you the opportunity and support, to develop your skills and knowledge of design, development and implementation of I.T. solutions, to enable you to progress through and across the organisation. Within the team you will be able to organise your own work, with our key objective of delivery.
Technical Skills
We would need you to already have:
• Good IT skills
• A strong interest in computers and technology
To strengthen your application it would be desirable if you have:
• Prior experience within a software engineering environment
• Knowledge of Health & Safety within an office environment
Personal Skills
To work as a IT Technician you will need to be the type of person who:
• Is naturally curious, wanting to learn how things fit together and questions unexpected results to help others find solutions
• Is comfortable following highly detailed instructions, or having the opportunity to use your initiative
• Sees tasks through from start to finish, always paying attention to detail to ensure that you produce high quality work within tight deadlines
• Has excellent communication skills. You will enjoy talking to others to find out more about what they need and how you can help them
• Values the personal satisfaction of knowing that you have made an important contribution to wider team projects
• Enjoys working with different types of people, and is able to adapt your approach to do the best job possible for them
• Takes pride in going 'the extra mile', with a willingness to be flexible and patient around other people's requirements
• Is excited by opportunities to learn about, and work with, highly specialist equipment and state of the art facilities
Putting Your Skills To Use
Using your expertise as part of our team you will:
• Perform work in accordance with HMGCC's engineering policies, processes and procedures.
• Support design activities which address our customers' needs.
• Complete tasks to agreed quality, time and cost objectives.
• Be responsible for your continued professional development and be aware of the continued development of technology and engineering, within your area of concern.
You will play an integral part in ensuring that our Government's communication systems in the UK and around the globe are reliable and totally secure. In return we will offer you a positive and creative environment to work in and give you tools and training to develop and be the best that you can be.
To find out more about HMGCC and how we are truly individual both as an organisation and an employer visit our 'about us' page.
*If you are relocating to the area then we can discuss the possibility of a relocation package.
*Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.
This Program / Vacancy is closed to applications.


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Maurice Sendak- Born June 10, 1928
Maurice Sendak has written and illustrated children's books that have been subject to controversy and challenged because of scary monsters, dark themes, and even some nudity. Yet, his books have been loved by children for decades. Where the Wild Things Are was initially challenged by librarians for having images that they believed were too frightening for children. In the Night Kitchen appears on the ALA List of Top 100 Most Challenged Books mainly because the young boy in the book, Mickey appears without his clothes for a large part of the book. Yet, both of these books received Caldecott recognition. I felt I could have written two separate posts to celebrate Maurice Sendak's birthday. One post focusing on the weird, bizarre, and controversial. Another focusing on the magical, imaginative, and respected.
Most people are familiar with Wild Things and Night Kitchen. However, if I were to ask my daughter, what her favorite Maurice Sendak books are she would say, "Chicken Soup with Rice and Pierre," which are both from Nutshell Library. My daughter's preschool class celebrated the end of each month eating a bowl of chicken soup with rice at snack time while reading the book and discussing the characteristics of the current month. (Now you know the purpose of the picture at the top of this post!) She also watched Pierre on a Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVD, which features the Nutshell stories. Nutshell Library is a four book set made up of an alphabet book (Alligators All Around), a book about the months of the year (Chicken Soup with Rice), a counting book (One Was Johnny), and a book with a moral for a misbehaving child (Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue).
I knew very little about Maurice Sendak before I began preparing for this post. Luckily, I found the book, Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation by Gregory Maguire. I read the book right after watching the movie Where the Wild Things Are. By the time I was done it was one o'clock in the morning and my brain was on overload. The emotions of the movie coupled with the sophisticated world of Maurice Sendak's art and illustrations kept me awake even after I crawled into bed. I gleaned from this book two important things about Sendak. First, he is extremely well-studied. His artwork and books are full of influences and inspirations from many artists and writers. Additionally, many other sources point to Sendak's heroes as Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, and Mozart. Secondly, Sendak is in tune with the emotions of a child. He hasn't been afraid to explore tough emotions like fear, anger, and grief.
It was probably foolish of me to discuss Sendak's authored books before his illustrated books. He started his career as an illustrator and actually has illustrated more books than he has written himself. He has illustrated books for authors such as Ruth Krauss, Else Holmelund Minarik (Little Bear), and James Marshall. Sendak has described that his success at illustrating books for many years allowed him to later write books himself.
To celebrate Maurice Sendak's birthday I encourage you to revisit, Where the Wild Things Are. Interestingly, the "Wild Things" were originally depicted as horses, but Sendak struggled with drawing horses and settled on drawing "things". The "things" or monsters we are now familiar with were actually illustrated to resemble his creepy aunts, uncles, and cousins that would come visit him when he was younger. This story of the mischievous and courageous, Max, who is sent to his room without supper and finds his way to a land where he becomes king, will forever be recognized as an important book in the history of children's literature.
Many of you may know that Where the Wild Things Are was made into a movie which was released in 2009. I watched this movie, but certainly felt unqualified to discuss it with you. Therefore, I have called in reinforcements. This week, I am very excited to introduce you to my friend, Paul Wulff. He will be reviewing and discussing the film in his first ever post at Happy Birthday Author on June 10. I hope you can stop back here to share your thoughts on this controversial movie. It should be a fun way to celebrate Maurice Sendak's birthday.
Click here for this week's Library Checklist.
1. Where the Wild Things Are Activity Book - HarperCollins, Reading Rockets, Library Lessons
2. Chicken Soup with Rice from Nutshell Library - YouTube
3. Where the Wild Things Are Book Video - YouTube
4. Maurice Sendak Video on YouTube - from Rosenbach Museum
5. Maurice Sendak on Where the Wild Things Are Movie - YouTube
6. Alligators All Around from Nutshell Library - YouTube
7. One Was Johnny from Nutshell Library - YouTube
8. Maurice Sendak's 90 Minute Talk - Descent into Limbo - April 5, 2003 - MIT World
9. Little Bear, illustrated by Maurice Sendak - Nick Jr. Website
10. Where the Wild Things Are Study Guide based on Theatre Production - Lorraine Kimsa
11. Carole King Sings Really Rosie and Other Music about the Nutshell Kids - Amazon.com
12. Rosenbach Museum in Philadelphia, PA (Home of Sendak Repository) - Look for Upcoming Events
13. HBO Synopsis of Documentary on Maurice Sendak - Tell Them Anything You Want
14. Where the Wild Things Are and Higglety Pigglety Pop Opera - YouTube
15. Maurice Sendak on PBS NOW - PBS
16. Parade Restored, Sendak Mural Goes from Bedroom to Gallery - NPR
17. Family Literacy Bag: Where the Wild Things Are - Reading Rockets


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Hey ya'll! Just a quick update. I know I've been MIA.
Currently, I'm really just trying to keep it simple. Moisturize daily. Prepoo and co-wash 2x a week. I deep-condition and shampoo on one of those days. Protein as needed. And I've started doing black tea rinses 1x week but that's for a different post.
I'm finding that it's really hard to break past my current length. I'm not sure why. I find that at this length my hair needs more moisture. And I guess with this summer heat, even more moisture. If you're still reaching for or already at APL let me know what you're doing!!
The summer is made for half-wigs!! Half-wigs are versatile, cute and a great protective style. I braid my hair underneath and make sure to moisturize daily. I bought Outre Ashley and also Outre Supernatural First Lady from Clairhair.com If you are not a member of this site, join! Ladies post reviews of most pieces so you know what you're getting. And of course you can always youtube it. Also, I got both orders in 3 business days - FAST! Most importantly, they send out specials when you sign up to your email! I got both of these hair weaves for 30% off!! I love a good deal.
The Outre Ashley is a synthetic half wig. It's a little longer than I'm used to (about APL). But it's good quality hair. It's not overly shiny and I haven't had any problems with shedding so far (about a week).
I've wanted Outre Supernatural first lady for a few months now and I'm so glad I bought it! It's actually a pack of weaving hair but I made a half-wig from it myself. What I used: Weave, scissors, bonding glue, blow dryer, black wig cap, plastic shower cap. I braided my hair in 6 corn rows. Then, I put on the plastic shower cap. The shower cap is to protect your real hair from the glue. Next, I put on the black wig cap (what you want the hair to bond to). And then I went to work! This weave is great because it comes with a starter piece that you can use in the back... you know, to get you started. It's 3-4 rows of track in one so you don't have to spend time making those itty bitty tracks yourself to cover the back. The hair is very natural looking, like a fresh perm. I didn't have to cut the hair or flat iron - it's already pre-styled and gives a really nice layered look once finished! You get a LOT OF hair! I only used about 70% of the pack and my the half-wig is THICK! Thanks to the starter piece, I finished comfortably in one hour (usually takes me longer, with the cutting, flat ironing and styling). I love this hair and can't wait to buy more.
So here's some pics:
-Pics of me wearing Supernatural First lady!
-Video of me doing a corrective relaxer!!
Half Wigs and an update!
Posted by tallMocha on Saturday, May 15, 2010
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Am I ever going to make it to Australia? Absolutely. Has it been a priority? Well, not so much.
As amazing as Australia is, and as high as it ranks on my bucket list, it's pricey and far — so I couldn't plan a last-minute adventure on the fly; I would have to save up and plan ahead.
Then again…winter is right around the corner, and what better season to visit Australia?
Here are a few places I'd like to visit in Australia:
(Image: Rob Michalski)
The Sydney vs. Melbourne debate continues to rage, and I have friends living (temporarily or permanently) in both cities. But today, I'm going to side with Melbourne.
Melbourne has so much cultural diversity — and with cultural diversity comes ETHNIC FOOD! It's on the beach, the weather is temperamental (sounds like home!), and it's close to the highlights of Victoria, like the Great Ocean Road.
Image: Michael Dawes
Fraser Island
Fraser Island is a sand island off the coast of Queensland. A lot of people put groups together and take a 4WD vehicle around the island, setting up camp at night (though I've since learned that there are also resorts there). There are beaches, warm lakes, and plenty of dingoes!
Covering Fraser Island would definitely be an adventure, and it's no wonder a trip of the island is included in so many Queensland holiday packages. To be honest, I'd rather go here than dive the Great Barrier Reef (my fear of scuba rises again!).
Image: Evamaria N
Western Australia
I have had such a fascination with Western Australia for a long time, and meeting an Italian friend in Senggigi, Indonesia, who spent a year working in Western Australia ("It's the BEST part," he told me), made me want to visit it even more.
The city of Perth looks like it has a lot to offer. But I'd love to see the countryside even more — the vineyards of Margaret River, the dolphins at Monkey Mia, and especially the beach town of Broome, pictured above. I love how wild it is — it's like it's the edge of the end of the world.
When will I get to Australia?
We'll have to wait and see. But you know I'd never turn down a trip there! 🙂


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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Park Street Ice Cream
The Paterson Orbital processor arrived today in great shape, ready to hasten the selection of materials, time and reagents, as well as film choices for new field processable 4x5 black and white negatives. Having a fast, daylight tank that doesn't use gallons of chemicals is a relief.
It's too bad Paterson stopped producing this product. On the embossed surface, it is marked "patent applied for" but I haven't spotted it yet online. Perhaps Paterson decided it wasn't worth it, or maybe the claims were so narrow that it hardly mattered. One has to go on ebay and buy from someone in England to get one, and the postage is very expensive.
Image: Park Street Ice Cream, Natick MA, on a Summer evening. Click to enlarge.
Posted by Bob Crowley at 2:37 PM
2 comments:
- John Chervinsky said...
Nice image. What was it shot with? Onto what film? Best wishes, -John Chervinsky
- June 15, 2010 at 5:52 PM
- Bob Crowley said...
Hi John
It was shot on EPN, and as I recall was done with the M645 and the 105, exposure as I recall was about a second. Yikes I should clean and rescan it.
I liked the grain of EPN on this kind of subject.
- June 16, 2010 at 5:42 AM
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Shares in BHP Billiton leaped higher immediately following news of the potential spin-off of its aluminium, manganese and nickel divisions.
BHP Billiton shares surged by $1 dollar within minutes of the publication of a Fairfax Media report claiming that the mining giant was mulling a $20 billion divestment of its non-core commodities divisions.
According to the report Goldman Sachs had been assisting BHP with the review of strategic options for its non-core businesses for more than a year now, with a final decision still yet to be made.
An official statement subsequently issued by the company said it was currently in the process of "actively [studying]" options for making its operations leaner, in order to renew its focus on mainstay metal and fossil fuel commodities.
"We believe that a portfolio focused on our major iron ore, copper, coal and petroleum assets would retain the benefits of diversification, generate stronger growth in free cash flow and a superior return on investment," BHP said. "By increasing our focus on these four pillars, with potash as a potential fifth, we will be able to more quickly improve the productivity and performance of our largest businesses."
BHP further indicated that "simplification of our portfolio" would continue to be a priority for the company following several years of continuous paring.
"In the last two years alone the group has announced or completed divestments in Australia, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the United Kingdom, including petroleum, copper, coal, mineral sands, uranium and diamonds assets."
A spin-off is likely to see the company offload its aluminium, manganese and nickel units, resulting in the formation of a new resources entity which would continue to be owned by BHP shareholders.
While such an arrangement would cast negative retrospective shade on the 2001 merger between BHP and Biliton, leading to the creation of a listed company bearing marked similarities to Biliton in its original form, the move is expected to be of pronounced benefit to shareholders at present.
In addition to the market's endorsement in the form of the sudden price spike, investors and analysts have emerged to give their explicit support to the de-merger.
Tim Schroeders, a resources fund manager with Pengana Capital, said that the work should "quite rightly be done," given that the majority of the world's large-scale diversified miners are now busy divesting themselves of assets.