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BATAVIA – When a supertornado tears through a town and demolishes every building in sight, the funnel cloud and its trail of destruction is clear to the naked eye.
But when a computing data network uses a supercomputer the size of two football fields to collect the data and digitize its images, scientists learn more about what creates and sustains these destructive storms – and helps predict them.
WGN chief meteorologist Tom Skilling hosted two presentations from various scientists and meteorologists at Fermilab Saturday at the 34th annual tornado and severe weather seminar, which included the effects of climate change on weather.
"Climate change – it's real," Skilling said. "It's happening."
Donna Cox, leader of the Advanced Visualization Laboratory at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, presented the University of Illinois' supercomputer, Blue Waters. Cox said Blue Waters is the fastest supercomputer on any university campus and one of the fastest in the world.
A professor of art and design, Cox said she works with scientists to visualize their data.
"Most people do not know that numerical models permeate their everyday lives, from cars to air planes to the very financial and economic models that forecast our economy," Cox said. "We have worked with Argonne National Laboratories to visualize a … model of traffic in downtown Chicago and how to reroute traffic during severe storms."
She said scientists use the supercomputer as a digital laboratory to study many aspects of life on Earth, especially trying to understand the nature of weather, and the effects of climate change.
"We can look inside and see an anatomy of a tornado [because] the only way to look at that data is to visualize it," Cox said. "Here in Illinois, we connect these science teams all over the world. We provide some of the best supercomputing and innovation through Blue Waters … support hundreds of millions of dollars of research."
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn spoke briefly about the deadly tornadoes the state experienced in 2012 and 2013, as well as drought and flooding. Quinn also serves on President Obama's Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience to advise his administration on how the federal government can respond to the needs of communities dealing with the impact of climate change.
"We've had such severe weather in the last year in Illinois," Quinn said to a crowd of nearly 1,000 people in Fermi's Ramsey Auditorium. "Last April, we had the flood all across our state. We never saw anything like it in the history of Illinois since 1818. Then the killer tornado in November."
Quinn told of going to Washington and four other communities in the state that were hard hit by severe tornadoes.
"It took lives and in 12 seconds in Washington, Ill., it destroyed more than a thousand homes," Quinn said. "I think it was a blessing that we have the kind of advance predictions and advice and using social media in particular. It saved lives, clearly, last November. Because folks got the warning ahead of time that something very very dangerous was headed their way and they got to cover."
Quinn recounted how the early warning system allowed them to evacuate 60,000 people from Soldier Field's stadium.
The governor said many Washington residents were in church that Sunday and came back to homes that were not there any more.
Quinn also shared how a first-grade boy who attended his State of the State Address this year had saved his family by learning about the early warning system in school.
"His teacher told him when you hear those sirens, you have to get cover, get down in the basement," Quinn said. "So when he heard the sirens in Washington, Ill., he told his mom, 'You've got to come down now, Mom. You have to get to safety right away.' She said, 'In a minute or two, honey.' He said, 'Right away, Mom.' "
She listened to her son and within a second or two after she went into the basement, their entire house was blown apart by this tornado.
"Severe weather is something we all have to deal with," Quinn said. "Climate change is something we don't look the other way on …. All of us have to understand that this is something that is the challenge of our time. This is something we have to work on together … We're Americans. We solve problems. We don't ignore problems."
Quinn is running for reelection and facing a Republican challenge from candidate Bruce Rauner, a wealthy North Shore businessman.
However, Quinn's appearance at the Fermi event is not a stop on his re-election campaign, a Fermi spokesman said.
Skilling and WGN, who organize the Tornado and Severe Storm Seminar at Fermilab every year, invited Quinn and his appearance was set up through Quinn's office staff, not his campaign staff, the spokesman said.
• More information about Blue Waters supercomputer at the U of I is available online at www.ncsa.illinois.edu.


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text: John Scalzi again. No, I'm not back yet. I still have a week left on my hiatus. However, I wanted to drop a musical composition I did on y'all. The Cassini mission has recorded radio frequencies from Saturn and NASA has fiddled with them to put them into human hearing range, and I thought they sounded interesting enough to work with in a musical sense. So, for your musical delectation: "Saturn Speaks." It comes in three flavors: Real Media (3.4 MB), small variable bit rate mp3 (4.3 MB) and large variable bit rate mp3 (9.9 MB). The track itself is 7 minutes long. Let me know what you think.


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Europe GFS Surface Temperature/Wind Analysis Chart
- location
- Africa
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- New Zealand
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- model
- BoM 10-day
- US 8-day
- CMC 6-day
About GFS
Global Forecast System. The operational numerical weather forecasting model run by NCEP. The GFS superceded the AVN and MRF models, on which it is largely based. Forecast data from the GFS is available out to 180 hours at full resolution and 16 days at a reduced resolution.
Weather News
Foggy morning in South Australia
Widespread fog was covering parts of South Australia on Tuesday morning, with visibility reduced below 100 metres at Adelaide Airport.
AgQuip field days cancelled, exhibitors, local economy to lose millions
One of Australia's biggest agricultural events, the AgQuip field days, has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.


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Last week, we showed you some photos and videos from the set of Fast and Furious 6, and now more photos and videos have arrived online. Previously, we only saw some cars and a tank, but this time around we get a full-on crash (intentional, of course). It loses some of its majesty being shot from a spy-cam, but I'm sure director Justin Lin will cut it together to make it an exhilarating moment for fans of the franchise.
Hit the jump to check out images and video, although this could probably be considered a minor spoiler, so consider yourself warned. We've also included comments about the film from Ludacris, who is returning to play Tej Parker. The film also stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez, Joe Taslim, and Luke Evans. Fast and Furious 6 opens May 24, 2013. [Update: We've removed the unofficial images and video.]
Details on the plot have been scarce, but Ludacris confirms to CNN that the story revolves around dueling heist crews:
"It kind of takes up from where we left off [in 'Fast and Furious 5'], and there is a whole new batch of surprises," he said. "The crew that is in 'Fast 5,' we are going up against a rival crew, so it's almost like Justice League up against the Legion of Doom."


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It be Tuesday…
Leigh has been searching to find a few more new 'Festmas' themed pieces of music for the show – and some how came across 'Glomboy' on SoundCloud.
The UK Scout Association have update their oath/promise to include atheists and gays. They are now all inclusive.
China's first World AIDS Day Masturbation Contest say they're just celebrating HIV risk-free sexual freedom, according to Shanghaiist. We then talk about the soggy biscuit game, Leigh provides
We make it a mission to start our very own dirty boxers branded wank-athon.
We then continue with the countdown to the hobbit. Air New Zealand launch a new Hobbit-themed in-flight video [video].


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Ivan Nova will have to wait a bit longer for his first playoff start, but he has his first playoff gem under his belt.
Thanks to the suspension of Friday night's game because of rain, Nova was a reliever when he made his first ever postseason pitch on Saturday night. You'd be hard pressed to find a better relief outing, even if you included Mariano Rivera.
Nova held the Tigers scoreless for six innings before fading in the ninth as he hit 100 pitches and giving way to Luis Ayala. His final line — 6.1 innings, five strikeouts, four hits, four walks and two runs that scored after Ayala came into the game — was still awfully good for a guy who had never pitched in the October crucible before Saturday night.
It was more than enough for the win in the 9-3 game that, thanks to that rain suspension, was about as unsual as any you'll ever see in the postseason. There was no national anthem and no announcement of lineups at the stadium. The game simply picked up in the bottom of the second as though there hadn't been nearly 24 hours between pitches.
Nova's effort was significant because it showed his regular season magic hadn't worn off, but his performance will have bigger implications on the rest of the series.
With Sunday's off-day eliminated, there will be games on four straight days. That caused some worry about the workload the Yankees bullpen might face as the series unfolds, but that worry is gone, thanks to the way Nova handled the Detroit lineup Saturday night.
By getting so deep into the game, Nova should have allowed Joe Girardi to save his key relief arms for future use. Thanks to Ayala doing a much less amusing replay of his work in Tampa on Wednesday, Rivera had to come in to get the final three-pitch strikeout and ruin the best-laid plans of mice and men.
With CC Sabathia going on Monday, the Yankees can keep Freddy Garcia on a very short leash in Game Two without worrying about leaving themselves naked should trouble arise later in the series. Because Rafael Soriano and David Robertson both sat out, the Rivera appearance shouldn't change that equation too much.
Not bad for the first time out of the gate. Also qualifying as not bad? Robinson Cano.
The Yankee second baseman broke the 1-1 tie that carried over from Friday with a double off the top of the left field wall in the fifth inning and then broke the game wide open an inning later. Cano came up with the bases loaded and two outs in what was now a 4-1 game, and the Tigers replaced Doug Fister with reliever Al Alburquerque, who hadn't allowed a single home run all season.
You can probably see where this is going — provided, of course, that you have a clear view of the second deck of the right field stands. Cano blasted a slider that didn't have nearly enough slide into the Bronx night, and a tight game officially became a laugher.
Cano's at-bat came after Curtis Granderson drew a walk while being serenaded with "MVP" chants from the Yankee faithful, a courtesy not extended to Cano. Grandy had a fine season — but the fans might want to double check their memory banks the next time Cano comes to the plate, because Robby built a mighty fine case for that award himself during the 2011 season.
That's why he's now hitting in the third spot, a lineup change that worked out pretty well for Girardi on Saturday night and one that figures to be permanent in Yankee lineups well into the future. Cano, who added another RBI double in the eighth, is the best hitter on the Yankees, and he looks primed for a big October.
Nova and Cano make it all seem like this was pretty simple, but there were some smaller things at work as well. Brett Gardner deserves a nod for a two-out, two-run single that started the sixth-inning rally (after the Yankees started the game 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position), and Derek Jeter continued it with a hit-and-run single through the right side one batter later, thanks to some questionable defensive decision-making by the Tigers.
Gardner took off for second on a 1-2 pitch, and the Tigers had second baseman Ryan Raburn cover the base even though Jeter's ability to go the other way is well known. It's bad luck, especially when you consider the Yankees did the same thing in the sixth and saw Magglio Ordonez ground a ball right to Cano for a double play, but it is also poor planning in a game that doesn't allow much margin for error.
Jeter also came up with a terrific throw to snuff the lone Tiger threat of the night. With an assist from a sharp defensive play and throw by Curtis Granderson, Jeter gunned down Alex Avila — who made life easier by trying to slide around Russell Martin — at the plate after a single by Jhonny Peralta in the fourth inning to keep Nova's night clean.
On a night when Nova pitches as well as he did on Saturday, such things are, at best, sidebars, but they are memories that linger when you watch the contrails of Cano's grand slam fade into the night. The Yankees had everything working their way, and that's why they're in the lead as we make a quick turnaround to Game Two.
Josh Alper is a writer living in New York City. You can follow him on Twitter and he is also a contributor to Pro Football Talk.


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More excellent coffee and service in York
Spring Espresso opened at 45 Fossgate, York last week and I made my first visit there at the weekend (12 Nov 2011). I had a lovely (actually an understatement) espresso using J Atkinson & Co's Melpemone Blend followed by a brewed Columbian (at the time a choice of three). My understanding is that the espresso blend will change regularly rather than being a specific house blend, but I may be wrong. I should also add that they serve some excellent teas.
The friendly and knowledgeable service from owners Steve and Tracey was excellent and I have no hesitation in recommending a visit.


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Mad baking skillz
Starting at the top, going clockwise:
- Sourdough rustic bread - I haven't tasted this one yet. They turned out a little pale and spotty. I think I was too gentle while shaping them, so they didn't have enough surface tension and were a bit "over the hill," developmentally. They look edible though.
- Hybrid sourdough - I can't bear how much flour I have to throw out to keep my starter going. Today I took the starter I was going to dump and added it to a basic French bread dough with 1 teaspoon of instant yeast in it. It was interesting: it rose like a yeasted bread, but it baked like a naturally yeasted bread, with it springing in the oven for a good 10 minutes. The taste is mildly sourdough like, though not as good as a pure sourdough.
- In front, pain sur poolish. Dstroy's favorite.
- Banana bread with chocolate chips.
- Finally, in the back, chocolate chip cookies. I have to admit I cheated on this one though: these were from a tube of dough that was premade that we picked up on sale at the grocery store.
On top of that I made 2 quiches and a goulash, so dinner for the week is prepared. It was a rainy day today, so we were around the house anyway. Why not bake?


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Curacao FF unveils new website
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao - The Curacao Football Federation/Federashon Futbol Korsou (FFK) has unveiled a new website that will provide fans with a way to follow the domestic game like never before.
From football's rich history to the most up-to-date news, click on http://www.ffk.cw for everything having to do with the sport in Curacao.
The FFK was founded in 1921 and is a member of FIFA, CONCACAF and the Caribbean Football Union. Its national selections participate in regional and international competitions in all categories.


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Hibernation altered by climate change takes a toll on Rocky Mountain animal species
Climate change is causing a late wake-up call from hibernation for a species of Rocky Mountain ground squirrel and the effect is deadly.
A University of Alberta-led international research team examined data on a population of Columbian ground squirrels and found a trend of late spring snow falls has delayed the animals' emergence from hibernation by 10 days over the last 20 years.
U of A Evolutionary Ecologist Jeff Lane explained that Columbian ground squirrels are on a tight schedule; Females mate four days after emerging from hibernation. They give birth 24 days later. The newborns are nursed for 28 days, and then they're on their own.
"Losing just 10 days during their short active period reduces their opportunity to eat enough food so they can survive through the next hibernation period of eight to nine months," said Lane.
Research shows there's little wiggle room in the ground squirrel's life cycle. The period of plant growth, their food supply, is only three to four months long on their home turf, skirting the Rocky Mountains
"Our data shows that over the life of the study, the survival rate of adult females has fallen by 20 per cent and much of this could be due to late emergence from their burrows brought on by late spring snowfalls, "said Lane. " The researchers say the study area's population has gone from one of growth 20 years ago to its current state of just maintaining population stability.
The study area is a 200-metre by 400-metre block in a sub-alpine meadow west of Calgary. Lane says the data was collected through observation and by trapping and releasing all the ground squirrels in the study area to monitor their condition. The study area was set up by U of A biologists in 1992. Lane began his hibernation study five years ago and collaborated with researchers in Scotland, France and the U of A. Lane was the lead researcher on the paper that was published August 8, in the online edition of the journal Nature.
More information: DOI: 10.1038/nature11335
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The Symphony ends the Classics series this weekend with Bruckner Symphony No. 7 and the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2. A few months ago, Sebastian Lang-Lessing spoke about Bruckner and this concert.
The San Antonio Symphony League offered the community a $25,000 challenge grant in May. They said they would match new donations to the Symphony one-to-one up to $25,000. Well, we have not only beat the deadline, but we have exceeded that challenge. This so inspired a donor that we have ANOTHER challenge grant of $25,000. If we raise an additional $25,000 by the end of May, it will be matched dollar for dollar. With only two days left, we are getting VERY CLOSE. For more information on how to make your gift count twice and donate online, go to the Symphony web site via this page.
Jack Fishman
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MSN Messenger Type Task Bar Message Box
Environment: VC++ 6.0, VC++ .NET Beta 2, Windows 2000
There are times when you want to make messages pop up in an unobtrusive way and display messages to the user without interrupting him with dialog boxes.
This article shows you the source code about making a pop up message window like MSN Messenger.
Include the following files in your project.
- TaskBarMsgWnd.h
- TaskBarMsgWnd.cpp
Following lines show how to create an object of CTaskBarMsgWnd and use it to pop up a window. We use a pseudo constructor called CreateObject() because we want to force heap creation. For making the normal constructor unavailable we make it "private". We want to make the object on the heap because the PopMsg()function will trigger timers and animate the poping up and collapsing of the window even after it has returned. So the message window should remain in memory till all timers subside and the window collapses. This even makes the parent application and the window's thread more responsive than using Sleep()API which was used earlier. Using Sleep() made the thread block till the window got destroyed.
CTaskBarMsgWnd* t_MsgWnd = CTaskBarMsgWnd::CreateObject( _T("Some idiot has signed in !!"),// the message to be displayed 180, // width of the window 150, // height of window 4000, // time in milliseconds for the message to be displayed 10, // delay for animation, how fast the window opens // and closes in milliseconds CRect(30, 30, 130, 110), // rectangle in the window where the // message will be displayed RGB(120, 0, 0), // Color of the background RGB(255, 255, 255) // Color of the text ); t_MsgWndMsg->PopMsg();
Creation of Window in Separate Thread
The earlier version of this article created the message window in the same thread. Hence there were some performance hits because the main window was not much responsive to user inputs like menu selections, window drag, window resize etc.
In this updated version of article we will create the message window in a separate thread. Out of the two threads provided by MFC we chose the user interface thread creation. Create a new class called CPopWndThread derived from CWinThread..Override the InitInstance() of this thread as shown below
BOOL CPopWndThread::InitInstance() { m_pMainWnd = CTaskBarMsgWnd::CreateObject( _T("Some idiot has signed in !!"), 180, 150, 3000, 1, CRect(30, 30, 130, 110), RGB(120, 0, 0), RGB(255, 255, 255) ); CTaskBarMsgWnd* pMsgWnd = (CTaskBarMsgWnd*)m_pMainWnd; pMsgWnd->PopMsg(); return TRUE; }
The thread and the associated window are destroyed automatically when the message window collapses in the OnTimer() function of CTaskBarMsgWnd using DestroyWindow() and PostQuitMessage() to exit the thread.
Creation of Thread
The separate user interface thread is created in the CMainFrame::OnMessagePop() using the following code,
void CMainFrame::OnMessagePop() { ::AfxBeginThread(RUNTIME_CLASS(CPopWndThread)); }
Animation Details
The PopMsg() function first checks where the Task Bar is on the desktop. There are only four cases
- Task Bar at the bottom of the screen.
- Task Bar at top of the screen.
- Task Bar at the left of the screen.
- Task Bar at the right of the screen.
The follwing code of PopMsg() function shown
void CTaskBarMsgWnd::PopMsg()
if (CheckIfTaskBarBottom()) // Most frequent case is status
// bar at bottom
if (CheckIfTaskBarTop())
if (CheckIfTaskBarLeft())
CheckIfTaskBarLeft())functions use
GetSystemMetrics() and
APIs to calculate the full screen area and the area on the screen minus
the status bar. Then with some elementary high school mathematics we
calculate where exactly the status bar is(bottom, top, left or right) and
appropriately show the message window with some animation.
The real action occurs in the
OnTimer() function which
gets triggered because of WM_TIMER messages. There are three timers
- IDT_POP_WINDOW_TIMER -> Gets triggered for animating
- IDT_SHOW_WINDOW_TIMER -> Gets triggered for showing and
keeping the window in position for some time
- IDT_COLLAPSE_WINDOW_TIMER -> Gets triggered for animating window collapse
There are three other constants namely STP_BOTTOM,
STP_TOP, STP_RIGHT and STP_LEFT which represent where
the status bar position is. These are used in
OnTimer() for
the appropriate animation calculations.
The window is automatically deleted after collapsing in the
OnTimer() function using
That's the reason we force this window's creation on heap
Class Details
The class CTaskBarMsgWnd is derived from CFrameWnd. The title bar is
removed int the follwing code in the
OnCreate() member
CFont objects are created, one underlined
font and the other non-underlined. We show the underlined font when mouse
is above the window using
OnMouseHover() function (for
WM_MOUSEHOVER message). Similarly we use the non-underlined font when the
mouse leaves the window with
OnMouseLeave() function (for
WM_MOUSELEAVE message). Initialize a "hand" cursor
for showing the mouse when it is over the window.
Rewrite the
OnLButtonDown() for the WM_LBUTTONDOWN message
to suit any thing you would like to do...!!!!. At this point
OnLBottonDown() only shows a message box. You can change and
do anything to suit your needs.
int CTaskBarMsgWnd::OnCreate( LPCREATESTRUCT lpCreateStruct ) { if (CFrameWnd::OnCreate(lpCreateStruct) == -1) return -1; ModifyStyle(WS_CAPTION, 0, SWP_FRAMECHANGED); // removes title bar // Start creating two fonts, one underlined , other non underlined // // LOGFONT structure for font properties LOGFONT lf; ::ZeroMemory (&lf, sizeof (lf)); lf.lfHeight = 100; lf.lfWeight = FW_BOLD; lf.lfUnderline = TRUE; ::strcpy (lf.lfFaceName, _T("Arial")); // Prepare for an underlined font m_fontMessageUnderline.CreatePointFontIndirect(&lf); // Prepare an non undelined font lf.lfUnderline = FALSE; m_fontMessageNoUnderline.CreatePointFontIndirect(&lf); // Initialize the cursor. m_hCursor = ::LoadCursor(NULL, IDC_HAND); return 0; }
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A Massachusetts grand jury has indicted the fiancée of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez as the investigation into the June murder of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd continues.
Lloyd was shot to death on June 17 and his body was found in an industrial area close to Hernandez's home in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.
The Bristol, Connecticut native has been charged with the murder. He has pleaded not guilty and is being held in lieu of bond.
U.S. & World
Hernandez's fiancée, Shayana Jenkins, 24, has been indicted on a single charge of perjury in connection with the ongoing investigation, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's office in Massachusetts.
Jenkins and Hernandez has been living together in the North Attleboro home and her sister was dating Lloyd.
Officials said the investigation into the slaying of Mr. Lloyd remains active and ongoing and they will make no further comment on the new indictments can be made at this time.
Investigators said in August they were looking into whether Hernandez asked his girlfriend to get rid of a gun shortly after Lloyd's body was found about a mile from the couple's home.
Search warrants for a Bristol, Conn. storage facility suggested Hernandez might have instructed Jenkins to take a gun safe or lock box out of their home the day after Lloyd's body was discovered.
Jenkins was seen on home surveillance video carrying a rigid object the size of a lock box or safe out of the house and into the yard, before loading it into her sister's car, according to the warrant.
She allegedly asked to use the vehicle to go to the bank and returned home about 35 minutes later without the object.
The warrants claim that Jenkins might have dumped the weapons in the woods in Massachusetts or might have taken them to a Bristol storage unit that Hernandez paid for.
Police searched the facility, U.S. Storage, in July, seizing some company records and a silver lock.
The grand jury also indicted Hernandez's cousin, Tanya Singleton, 37, of Bristol, Conn, on a charge of conspiracy to commit accessory after the fact.
The new indictment against Singleton is in addition to an indictment announced last month that charged her with criminal contempt.
Singleton is due in Fall River Superior Court for a status hearing on her pending contempt charge on Monday and it is possible she could also be arraigned on the new indictment at that time, according to the DA.
When Jenkins will appear in court is not known.


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Howdee all,
It rained last night and on and off today.
The road out of the campground is full of water and sand.
So we cant leave… Campers that left early in the day cant get back in
Thats alright, we knew this might happen and stocked our pantry..
Besides, look at the view ..And tonight's sunset..Was just gorgeous.. The mountains were pink.. The clouds were pink.. Lots of campers were out taking photos.. So, we don't mind being stranded Its quite comfy here..


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Sunday, June 05, 2005
FANS 12 Hour Run..Yup, 12!
I don't know, well, yes I do. I just didn't want it badly enough. You can't just ask for determination and motivation. It has to be there at that moment that it is called upon. I didn't have it and didn't want 100 miles badly enough.
As I stated earlier, this race, FANS 12/24 hour run, is directed on a 2.24 mile asphalt path around Lake Nakomis in Minneapolis. You go around and around and around, each time passing the start/finish line the racer deposits a bar code into the basket. The mileage/lap count is computed immediately for your totals.
I began excited and thought that I wanted 100 miles badly enough. But things changed. By the time I had run 4 hours I knew that I did not want to be out there for 24 hours. I also knew that I shouldn't have been having those thoughts 4 hours and 20 miles into the race! I still had a long way to go.
I had, what I think, are electrolyte problems. I was taking an ecap (salt/potassium) ever hour as it was humid, about 70-75 degrees, thunderstorms, etc., I was drinking 20 oz of water/electrolyte drink every hour but I was peeing every lap. Sometimes 2x a lap. I wasn't sweating. I wasn't having fun. Something was just off.
A friend of mine, Kevin, from my Big Lake Run Club came and ran 15 miles with me early, that was fun. After he left I grabbed my iPod and began running alone. Around and around and around I went, thinking about how boring this was.
I was eating but not enough. I had no appetite but knew that I needed to eat. I was trying to eat PB&J, bananas, oranges, etc. but nothing tasted good. A few bites and I'd toss the food into the garbage. Not good when I needed so much nourishment to get 100 miles. Not eating enough led to me not having much fun. I needed to eat carbs o plenty and I just wasn't. Low blood sugar=crabbiness. I was crabby.
Well, 6 hours into the race, I knew I was bailing at 12 hours. I figured 50 miles was enough and I just didn't want 100 miles badly enough. How bad did I want it? Hardly at all. I didn't want to put in what it took to get the result I thought I had wanted.
You know, that last two trail races I ran were just a blast. This asphalt torture was not. I could feel every step crunch my pelvis to my toes. Crunch, crunch, crunch. Asphalt is tough to run on. A marathon, OK, I can do that for 4 hours, but more than that it really becomes painful.
At 8 hours the medics weighed me and I was up 8 pounds. Yup, run 37 miles and gain 8 pounds of water/bloat. No one of the 115 runners was up more than 3 pounds. Except me. They told me to take more salt, eat chips and pretzels (made my stomach turn) and pee again, then weigh in. I was still up 8 pounds. I think they were relieved when I told them I was bailing at 50 miles so they didn't have to worry about me any more!
I found out that I really enjoy trail running! This road stuff isn't nearly as interesting to me. I will, of course, run Grandmas Marathon in two weeks, on asphalt..but 26.2 miles is a long way from 50.
I feel great today. No aches, pains or blisters. Even with the never worn before yesterday shoes..no blisters! I took Topaz out for a 6 mile run/walk on the nice wooded soft trail and said YIPPEE!
Results should be posted soon at www.fans24hour.org
I'm up 11 pounds today. Wowzie. I'm peeing it all out, quickly!
Jen, Maggie and Nico: thanks for all the well wishes and support. I appreciate your comments!!
3 comments:
- Jen said...
Julie, You are still the guru in my book. I ran 2.5 hours today and I am tired. You will run well and Grandmas. How can people lose weight running? I noticed on the site that if you lose too much they make you stop. I have never lost, not even when it is hot and I am sweating a lot. I always gain. I haven't gained eight pounds before but I have never run for 12 HOURS either. I hope you had a fun time after the run. Enjoy your success and I think a trail would be a lot more fun. Jenna
- Julie B said...
Hi Jen, thanks for still thinking me worthy:)
They stop if you are 5% above or below your weight. I don't think they used to stop at above, before hyponytremia (?) began to show up at the races. That is when you drink too much, don't take enough electrolyte and it can lead to coma, renal failure and a bunch of other bad things. I had that happen to me during my first 50K. I didn't eat and didn't realize the importance of E-caps. I've since learned. I don't know what yesterday's deal was. I'm so anxious to see who ran how many miles, I wish Bob would get the results up soon!
- Miss Tenacity said...
Sounds like not nearly enough electrolytes. E-caps actually do not contain a lot per capsule, so just one per hour is probably the culprit.
Read this post on another ultra blog about electrolytes - it compares the amounts of sodium between E-Caps and another competitor, Succeed! - and the former has less than 1/3 the sodium per cap as the latter.
I've taken 1 Succeed! cap every 60-90 minutes and done great, so in E-Caps that would be 3 per hour (I'm also about 130lbs like you).
Good luck, and keep up with the trailrunning - it is my favorite thing in the world to do outside. :-)


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I've been thinking about a post I wanted to write for the last week or two. In fact, the first paragraph was written last week. I was fresh and refreshed at that time, but since then, I've had two long sleepless nights, several 4 a.m. wake up calls and well, life just does that to ya! You all know it well. It can be tiring. But hey! It's Friday, there's fresh snow on the ground which means nice skiing this weekend and, it's Friday! Yes, that Friday part gets two nods.
My work for the week is almost done, the kids will be home soon so it's time for me to get these thoughts on paper!
Let's talk racing. Yes, racing. I know it's only January. I know the lakes are frozen and the roads are likely covered with snow. Well, they are if you live up here in the Northeast. Your first Tri of the season is likely months and months and months away. Right?
That means you have time. Time to think and plan and work your tail off.
This can be the hardest time of the year to train. As I mentioned, your first races are not even on the calendar screen yet. You are probably a few pounds over the svelte racing weight you achieved last July. ( as you should be...) It's dark in the wee hours of the morning when many of us like and need to train. It's dark in the afternoon. It's cold. It's windy. The roads are caked in snow. Or ice. Or, both. The pools feel chilier than usual and, your bike is hooked to a trainer. I'm a Northeastern girl so bear with me if you are blessed with warm sunshine and dry roads right now. We are not. I Love winter. You know that if you're a regular reader here on my blog. But I fully admit it adds extra challenges to the swimbikerun obsession many of us are trying manage in our lives.
What was I saying... oh yea...training in the winter. It is hard! It is often boring. ( note: 90 min treadmill run haunting me as I type... ) It is lonely. ( I miss my lake swims with friends that I enjoy on Friday mornings all summer!!! ) The need to get workouts done because that important race is around the corner does not seems so pressing. After all....we have lots and lots of time! My first big race isn't until June 24th! Sure, I'll run a few road races between now and then. I'll race in a Sprint Tri ( shhh.. I care a ton about that one too actually) but truly, my first "A" race isn't until the end of June.
With that in mind, training doesn't need to be very serious right now. Right? I can miss a swim or two each week without it realllyyyy impacting my training. I can do most of my runs and parts of the bikes that my Coach assigns. Because after all, it's only January!!! There is so much time!
WRONG!!! Insert annoying buzzer sound
That nonchalant attitude was ok. Back in late October, after Kona. And even November. Sure... I was rather lazy that month. I let things go when life had me running in 16 directions. ( I say life that way because this is my life too. It is. No matter how I cut it.) December was pretty loose as well. Though I began to get my mojo back and started paying a bit more attention to my long term plan. I began to think about my goals. I refocused on 2012. I had spent some time savoring the success of 2011 so I could feel ready to hit the next year.
Now, the off season is over. Hopefully you have all rested and recovered from the 2011 racing that you did. Because now it's time to work. The winter is the hardest time to train but it's very important. It's time to put hours on the bike, pay attention to your stroke in the water, and build your aerobic engine and durability for the run. One very key way to get the most out of your training is to be Consistent!!!! Do the work. Day after day after day. Whether it's cold, or lonely, or boring, or too far away from your next race, just do it. Your work this winter will pay off greatly on race day.
Speaking of race day, there's one more thing I want to talk about. It was recently pointed out to me that, apparently, it's not clear that in order to achieve personal greatness, you must HURT!!! In other words, if you want to have a breakthrough performance that bests what you've ever done before, or if you want to beat the person you've been chasing for years, it's doesn't just happen in the excitement of race day. There is a place you must go, in your head and in your heart , that allows you to Fight through all phsyical and mental "pain" to reach your success.
Chrissie Wellington, Mirinda Carfrae, Craig Alexender... the best Ironman athletes out there right now. They make it look easy. They are so strong and so fast it must not hurt them the way it hurts those who finish in 16 hours. Right?
oh so so wrong.
I've seen these athletes up close and personal in Hawaii. Let me tell you, they were fighting. With every ounce of everything they had. I ran towards Mirinda when she had 2 miles left to go... Chrissie was only minutes in front of her. Rinny's teeth were literally gritting...she was digging as hard as anyone I saw that day.
I had great successes last year in my racing. Before I lined up in the water on those big days, I had done hours and hours and hours of solid training. I worked hard all season to prepare for my events. Some of my workouts were knock down perfect write home to your Dad and gain tons of confidence workouts. Some of my workouts made me want to crawl into a hole and cry. But I did all my workouts. I rested when I needed rest. I pushed my limits when it was time to do that. Did that mean that on race day, it would all be easy? After all, I trained hard, I did all my long workouts, my short fast workouts, got to race weight, rested and was mentally ready for the distance. So then, why wouldn't it be easy?
I'll tell you why.
Because I wanted to go faster than I had ever gone before.
I wanted to beat anyone who came near me.
And that, is never easy.
It hurt. My big huge PR in Lake Placid hurt me to the core. I had to dig so deep to keep moving forward. My legs felt like lead weights, they ached, they were cramping, I desperately wanted to lay down in the middle of the road. You see, with all that training and preparing, I gained a huge amount of fitness, strength and confidence. I knew I could do it. I knew I could take all that preparation and make it happen. I could have just 'run' that 140.6 miles in a respectable time without too much suffering. The distance wasn't my challenge that day. Yet what I wanted was more. And to get that, I had to break out of my comfort zone. Out of my happy place. I had to dig. I had to believe and keep at it the.entire.way. And guess what, it worked.
And for a week after, my 7 year old had to help me walk. not kidding here...Nick held me up on many occasions that week...and if he wasn't there, the wall held me up.
Yes, you have to train and you have to train hard. Sometimes hard training means running multiple 18-20 mile runs over a month or two, sometimes it means riding your bike at supra-threshold power levels, sometimes it's swimming 3500 yards with faster intervals than ever before, sometimes it's a 100 mile bike ride one day with a 10 mile run the next, sometimes it's super fast runs on the track, and sometimes it means doing 14 days of training without day off. Hard training takes all different forms, depending on the athlete and depending on your goals.
Do the work. Keep at it. Start now. Don't skip workouts for no reason. Be tough and put on a neckwarmer and maybe hat. Ask for help when you need it. Get your rest. Eat well. Day after day after day.
And then, pack your bags. It's race time.
Race day is exciting and full of adrenaline. The crowds are a bonus and certainly help the miles go by. Let's imagine it's a marathon day....
Those things will give you a boost for oh...say... 6 miles? I'll be generous and say 6 miles. It depends on the course. On the weather. On the town....
So if you want a PR and you want to breakthrough to a new place in your personal performance... that leaves you 20.2 more miles to go... all on your own.
Can you do it???
Are you ready?
I think those cold winter runs and rides and swims are a good time to start thinking about it. Crawl back into your head and dig into your heart and decide how you're going to do it on race day? Will you take the comfy way home or will you make it hurt, give it more than ever before and cross that line with shaky wobbly legs that will refuse to walk another step forward once you finish?
Think about it. What kind of finish line do you want?


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Holiday Chocolate Tower Giveaway
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Chocolate makes everything better. Especially multiple boxes of it.
One lucky winner will receive the Holiday Tower of Treasures, valued at $75 from Lake Champlain Chocolates
It's a three box set and includes:
Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
Chocolates of Vermont – Honey Caramels, Maple Crunch, Evergreen Mint and Green Mountain
Milk & Dark Chocolate Coins
Imagine how good the chocolate tower would look on your holiday table. And how much better it would taste.
Lake Champlain Chocolates are preservative-free and Kosher-certified. Their chocolate contains no additives or shelf extenders. As chocolate has over 500 flavor components, anything extra is bound to compromise the flavor.
"At Lake Champlain Chocolates, our goal is to create something extraordinary. Vermont ingredients, such as maple syrup, honey, cream and butter, have always played a role in our chocolates, as we combine the best traditions of chocolate making with new flavors and techniques. Crafted in small batches, the ingredients in our chocolates have always been fresh and natural and the results will astound you. Perhaps that's why The New York Times reveres it as some of the best chocolate in the country."
I love chocolate and some favorite chocolate recipes include:
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache – This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe because the cake turns out moist, rich, and has great depth of flavor. The batter comes together in just minutes with a whisk and is just as fast as using a boxed cake mix, with much more scrumptious results along with the smooth, silky and creamy chocolate ganache
Quintuple Chocolate Fudgy Brownie Cookies – Five different types of chocolate is used: Cocoa powder, melted bittersweet baking chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, diced chocolate truffles, and chopped chocolate sandwich cookies. The cookies are rich, smooth, and very decadent for the serious chocaholic and are hands down the best chocolate cookie I've ever had
Chocolate Molasses Chocolate Chip Cake with Baileys Irish Cream Glaze – Both cocoa powder and chocolate chips give this easy cake a rich depth of flavor, complemented by the molasses. The glaze is good enough to want to drink
Nanaimo Bars (No-Bake) – A 3-layer no-bake bar made with a chocolate, coconut, graham cracker, and almond base, topped with a dense layer of buttercream, and finished with a slick of rich dark chocolate
Mounds Bar Chocolate Coconut Cake Mix Cookies – Chocolate and coconut is a winning combination and I baked both chocolate chips and Mounds Bar candy bars into these easy, goofproof chocolate cake mix cookies that turn out soft and moist every time
Fudgy Nutella Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting – Nothing cakey at all about these fudgy, dense, rich brownies. The recipe is as easy as using a boxed mix with far superior taste and the batter comes together in less than five minutes with a whisk. Nutella swirls and cream cheese frosting optional, but recommended
Dark Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies Stuffed with Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Any dried fruit may be used but there's something about the combination of chocolate and chocolate-covered strawberries that is especially good. Strawberries and chocolate shouldn't only be for Valentine's Day
Molasses Triple Chocolate Cookies – Chocolate is used three ways for maximum gooeyness in these new seasonal favorite cookies. Soft, moist, tender, no mixer is required, and if you've never paired chocolate together with molasses, it's a great combo
Thin Mints (vegan, no-bake) – Ridiculously similar to the real thing and can be made in less than 15 minutes with a shortcut you'd never guess. One of the most popular recipes on my site
Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookies – My new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe for soft, chewy, fabulous cookies that are easy and straightforward to make, and yield my definition of perfect-cookie results, with two types of chocolate used
Frozen Chocolate Pudding and Wafer Cake (No-Bake, 3 ingredients) – Chocolate pudding and chocolate wafers are layered for a frozen and no-bake fun icebox cake, with wafers that stay crisp. Many ice box cakes made from graham crackers have a tendency to turn mushy and disintegrate but not this one
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Where Did Saint Francis Say That?
Q: I keep seeing Saint Francis of Assisi credited as saying, "Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary." I have looked in several places but cannot find where Saint Francis said this.
A: This is a great quote, very Franciscan in its spirit, but not literally from Saint Francis. The thought is his; this catchy phrasing is not in his writings or in the earliest biographies about him.
In Chapter XVII of his Rule of 1221, Francis told the friars not to preach unless they had received the proper permission to do so. Then he added, "Let all the brothers, however, preach by their deeds."
I had been a Franciscan for 28 years—and had earned an M.A. in Franciscan studies—before I heard the "Use words if necessary" quote. That was during Msgr. Kenneth Velo's homily at Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin's funeral in 1996.
About a year ago, a friend of mine used the Internet to contact some of the most eminent Franciscan scholars in the world, seeking the source of this "Use words if necessary" quote. It is clearly not in any of Francis' writings. After a couple weeks of searching, no scholar could find this quote in a story written within 200 years of Francis' death.
This saying and the "Peace Prayer," which Francis certainly did not write, are easily identified with him because they so thoroughly reflect his spirit. Unfortunately, they would not have become as widespread if they had been attributed to "John Smith" or "Mary Jones."
An 11th-century French prayer is similar to the first part of the "Peace Prayer." The oldest known copy of the current prayer, however, dates to 1912 in France. The prayer became more well known in other countries during World War I.
This prayer is sold all over Assisi today—but always under the title "A Simple Prayer." Whoever linked it to Saint Francis guaranteed a wide diffusion of the text. The same is true for the "Use words if necessary" quote. Both reflect Saint Francis very well.
Is Stem-Cell Research Moral?
Q: What is the Catholic Church's position on stem-cell research? How did the Church arrive at that position?
A: On August 9, 2001, President George W. Bush announced his support for embryonic stem-cell research, limited to 60 "lines" of cells taken from "leftover" embryos. These were created by in vitro fertilization (in a petri dish) but not used for implantation in a woman's uterus.
The Catholic Church objects to creating life this way—whether the embryo is successfully implanted or used only for research. In the second case, a human life is created but deliberately prevented from reaching its full potential.
In his 1995 encyclical The Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul II wrote: "Human embryos obtained in vitro are human beings and are subjects with rights; their dignity and right to life must be respected from the first moment of their existence. It is immoral to produce human embryos destined to be exploited as disposable 'biological material'" (1,5).
In vitro fertilization is not the only way to obtain stem cells. They can be extracted from adults (not as usable for research) or from an umbilical cord after a child is born. The Catholic Church has no objection to research on stem cells obtained in those ways. The use of that research is a separate, but related, moral issue.
A moral theologian whom I consulted said that opposition to federal funding on stem cells from embryos created expressly for this purpose also reflects fear that such approval may lead to direct federal funding for abortion (currently not allowed) because this authorization could be used as an argument that embryos are not human persons. Aborted fetuses are also a source of stem cells. That, of course, emphasizes that these are human lives.
On June 29, 2001, Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, wrote on behalf of the nation's Catholic bishops to President George W. Bush, urging him not to authorize federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research. "Government must not treat any living human being as research material, as a mere means for benefit to others," wrote Bishop Fiorenza. Pope John Paul II made the same request during a private meeting with President Bush on July 23, 2001.
On August 23, 2000, the National Institutes of Health issued guidelines on stem-cell research. That same day, Richard Doerflinger, associate director of the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (headquartered in Washington, D.C.), issued a strong critique of those guidelines. Both documents can be found in the September 7, 2000, issue of Origins, a newsletter published by Catholic News Service. Your parish or local library may have a subscription.
The theologian whom I consulted wrote, "While much good may come from the proposed research, we must not lose sight of the fact that the means used to reach that good end must also be moral. The end does not justify the means. In this case, curing even thousands of persons does not justify the destruction of others, even though they are still in the embryonic state of development."
Are Apostles and Disciples the Same?
Q: In reading the Gospels, I see references to apostles and in other places to disciples. Are they the same?
A: According to the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles, strictly speaking, there were only 13 apostles (the original 12, plus Matthias, who replaced Judas).
Saint Paul, however, uses this term 18 times to describe himself. Since apostle means one sent, the term has also been used for major preachers of the Good News in an area (Saint Boniface for Germany, Saint Patrick for Ireland, etc.).
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appoints 70 disciples to go out and preach (10:1). Some manuscripts have 72 disciples. In the New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Robert Karris, O.F.M., links this number to the list of nations in Genesis 10:2-31. For that passage, the Hebrew text reads 70 while the Greek text reads 72.
Strictly speaking, the number of apostles (ones sent) is limited to those chosen by Jesus during his lifetime, plus Matthias chosen to replace Judas. All Christians can and must be disciples (followers who learn from Jesus, the master).
Can You Recommend a Prayer?
Q: I am not doing what I should in order to enter the gates of heaven. Could you send me a daily prayer? I need to change my life, but do not know where to begin.
A: I wrote this prayer to help you remain open to God's grace and to accept the strength you need to cooperate with it:
"Heavenly Father, you know that I want to cooperate with your grace but you are also aware that often I fail to do that. Help me on my spiritual journey toward you. Show me how that journey influences the way that I deal with friends, family members, neighbors and even strangers. Give me the courage to make the changes that, deep down, I realize will bring me closer to you. I pray in the name of Jesus, your Son, and through the power of the Holy Spirit."


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Restaurants and Food Service Apparel
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Restaurant ClothingRestaurant clothing is more than just a way to brand a restaurant, food shop, or manufacturing plant; it is a functional necessity for every organization in the restaurant and food service industry. In fact, the food industry requires workers to wear certain types of restaurant clothing in order to meet health codes. For example, chefs must always cover their heads to keep hair away from the food and in general it is also a good idea for them to wear flame-retardant clothing in case of any cooking mishaps. While most of the strict apparel and uniform regulations do not apply to bartenders or wait staff, outfitting these employees with appropriate work wear can enhance the ambience of an eatery and even increase employee productivity and performance.
Restaurant Clothing to Promote any Eatery
As a result of the high demand for restaurant clothing, restaurants and bars rank as some of the top ten industries on the list of top promotional products buyers. Why is restaurant apparel so popular? Well, outfitting waiters and bartenders in uniforms creates a cohesive look and provides a great ambience at any given restaurant. With corresponding men's and women's button down shirts, restaurant apparel allows those in the food service industry to represent their business with elegance and class. Not only does restaurant apparel provide valuable advertising for a brand, but with such a wide variety of styles, shapes and materials, employers can select branded clothing that is comfortable and that employees will actually enjoy wearing. Everyone from fast food restaurants to sophisticated eateries can find restaurant clothing that fits their brand needs and helps employees to look good while beating the hustle and bustle of any dining crowd.
Restaurant Clothing Increases Wait Staff Performances
Appropriate restaurant clothing creates a uniform look for servers and offers more advantages than simply distributing classic cotton polo shirts. While classic polos can certainly lend to a sophisticated look, shirts that are specifically designed as restaurant apparel are often both soil and wrinkle resistant. Soil and wrinkle resistant restaurant clothing guarantees that servers will look their best from the beginning of the shift to the end because employees do not have to iron these shirts or treat them for stains. Moisture wicking shirts will also keep servers fresh and dry during happy hours and the 8 p.m. dinner crowd rush. In addition, many collared shirts designed for restaurant wear feature extra-strong gripper snap closures to guarantee that no server will suffer from any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions while on the job.
Restaurant Clothing for the Education Industry
There are a variety of different organizations in a wide range of industries that can benefit from outfitting employees in appropriate restaurant apparel. In addition to traditional restaurants, organizations in the education industry should also consider using restaurant clothing to create a suitable look for on campus dining. By distributing professional button down shirts to food servers, students will know who to ask if they have any questions regarding ingredients or food allergies. Meanwhile, potential students will surely notice the atmosphere in the cafeteria when they visit campus. Like school cafeterias, corporate cafeteria managers can also outfit every employee with a comfortable and fashionable restaurant uniform that will promote the brand effortlessly!


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Well, fine ladies and gents, I've decided a few things about blogging. And in doing so, I have some new and exciting things to share. 🙂
*I've decided to largely leave the world of Facebook. It feels over-crowded and I never know if I'm posting too frequently and annoying my Facebook friends. This'll free up some much-desired time and focus on my blog, where I can post as frequently as I want! My plan is to blog at least once a week about revelations during times with my Father, a gardening journal, thoughts, feelings, struggles, and questions on being a keeper of the home, and anything else I darn well want to put in it! I am SO EXCITED about this decision, even if I'm the only one who ever reads it!
*I'm taking my blogging business to blogger, where I can actually earn a few pennies if anyone decides to click on the ads framing my blog, whereas no money is earned here on WordPress. Every little bit helps, right?
SO…. my new blog address is… www.riddlelove.blogger.com!
I hope to see you there. 🙂 I don't plan on deleting this blog. I'll leave it the way it is and begin a new chapter of blogging on the new and improved one.
So, with this, I say, "Farewell, WordPress! Thank you for allowing me to get my feet wet in this thing that's called blogging. It's been real."


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MCC students have a variety of support systems available to them. But as a student, you have to seek them out when you need them. In fact, it is best if you familiarize yourself with them before you face a problem. Then you'll know who to go to for assistance.
Don't forget, your professors can be your single greatest resource. Ask questions and participate in discussions online or in person, they are there to help. Specialized Support Services
Visit the HelpCenter
The HelpCenter lives up to our name literally. Whether you need help with technology or a class, dedicated HelpCenter employees are here to solve your problems. Searching for your grade or course materials? Follow the Canvas link. Stumped on how to use a projector or how to connect your laptop to a TV? Need to connect your laptop to the internet? Self-Help will instruct you on what to do. If all else fails, come visit us in the breezeway of AS4 or call us at (480) 461 7217. We are available Monday through Saturday to help you with your problems.
Tutoring - Learning Enhancement Center
Learn about Tutoring
Tutoring services and computer labs are available at the Learning Enhancement Center. For more information, contact the Center at 480-461-7678 or online. The Center is located at the Paul A. Elsner Library.
Did you know that online tutoring is available? Learn more about it here!
Specialized Support Services
The Disabilities Resources and Services office is available for all student requiring special accommodation. Visit their website to learn more.
Veteran Services offers enrollment, tutoring, counseling and support services to all active duty, reserve and discharged military students. Visit their website for more details.
Writing Center
Writing coaches are available for any writing assignments. The Writing Center is located on the ground floor of the library. For more information, call 480-461-7513 or visit their website.
Doing some research? Go to the Library website for a wide range of resources and services. Click on Online Students for information related to writing formats and other information.
MCC Early Alert Program (EARS)
Mesa Community College is committed to the success of all our students. Numerous campus support services are available throughout your academic journey to assist you in achieving your educational goals. MCC has adopted an Early Alert Referral System - EARS - as part of a student success initiative to aid students in their educational pursuits. Faculty and Staff participate by alerting and referring students to campus services for added support. Students may receive a follow up call from various campus services as a result of being referred to EARS. Students are encouraged to participate, but these services are optional. Visit the EARS website with Campus Resource Information.


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Recruitment #200602-D50B-06
|Cosmetology and Barbering Board
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Oklahoma OK
|Date Opened
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|$22,843.71 - $41,880.14/year
|Full or Part Time
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for performing paraprofessional technical work involving the maintenance and reporting of financial accounting data. This includes maintenance of appropriate accounts, ledgers, journals, registers, and other financial records, reconciliation of various financial statements and documents, processing of various transactions for payment of invoices or expense vouchers, maintenance and processing of payroll data, and the preparation of routine or standard reports concerning financial operations and data.
This job family has four levels which are distinguished by the level of complexity of work assignments, level of expertise required to perform assigned tasks, and responsibilities for providing leadership to others.
Level II:
This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for performing technical accounting duties involving the maintenance and reporting of financial accounting data. This includes reviewing and processing moderately complex invoices and other documents for payments, assigning revenues and expenditures to appropriate accounts or functions and posting appropriate records, preparing routine reports and financial statements, posting payroll data to a payroll system, checking accounts for appropriateness and accuracy of entries, and performing routine reconciliation's of accounting data and information.
Level II:
Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of clerical, bookkeeping, or technical accounting experience plus one additional year of experience in performing technical accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of six semester hours in accounting or bookkeeping at an accredited college or university for each six months of the required experience; or the completion of a vocational training course in accounting for the one year only of the required clerical, bookkeeping or technical accounting experience.
Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted.
Scores based on: 100% Evaluation of Education and Experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire.
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Ah, gin — seemingly always the bridesmaid and never the bride for bar patrons. Year in and year out, though, gin wins the hearts of most bartenders, who are quick to promote it to curious guests. But there's more beyond the Martini or Gin & Tonic, as any creative cocktailian understands. Here is just a sampling of the libations involving the juniper spirit that are crowding beverage menus in an attempt to free gin of its bachelorette status.
On the menu at Anvil in Houston, Texas.
1 ounce gin
1 ounce Campari
1 ounce lemon juice
½ ounce simple syrup
8-10 mint leaves
Gently muddle the mint in the base of a pint glass with the simple syrup. Add other ingredients and shake with ice. Fine strain into a cocktail glass; garnish with a floating mint sprig.
Masked Devil of Bombay
Courtesy of Bombay Sapphire.
1 ounce Bombay Sapphire Gin
1 ounce melon liqueur
1 lemongrass stalk
2 chilies
Muddle the lemongrass stalk, melon segments and chili in a Boston Shaker. Add 1 ounce of Bombay Sapphire, 1 ounce of melon liqueur and ice. Shake the ingredients together vigorously and pour into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with two "split" chili horns on the rim.
Developed by Marcine Franckowiak, bartender at Madam Geneva, New York.
1 ½ parts Oxley Gin
1 ½ parts maraschino liqueur
¾ parts fresh lime juice
2 dashes of Fee Brothers Grapefruit Bitters
Grapefruit peel
Pour contents into a mixing glass. Shake and strain over ice into an Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
North by Northwest
Courtesy of Brian Miller, Death and Company, New York City.
1 ½ ounces Aviation Gin
¾ ounce lemon juice
¾ ounce simple syrup
¼ ounce Vieux Pontarlier Absinthe
Add ice and all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake well, and strain into a Champagne flute.
Modern Fresh Lime Gimlet
Courtesy of Ryan Magarian, Aviation Gin.
2 ounces Aviation Gin
1 ounce lime juice
¾ ounce simple syrup
Add ice and all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Londoner Cocktail
Courtesy of Hood River Distillers.
2 ounces Broker's Gin
1 ounce pink grapefruit juice
½ ounce crème de mure
2 lime wedges
Squeeze the lime wedges into a shaker and add the other ingredients. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously until the shaker is freezing. Strain into a chilled Martini glass and serve.
C'est la Vie
Courtesy of Patricia Richards, property mixologist at Wynn/Encore, Las Vegas.
1 ½ parts Oxley Gin
½ part St-Germain
½ part simple syrup
1 part fresh lemon sour
1 part freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Shake all ingredients over ice; strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with another sprig of rosemary.


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Hello Crafty Friends! Happy Monday! The start to yet another week! This week has fun things in store and so far no not fun things (you know like the dentist!) May will be here soon! We enjoyed a lovely weekend, a big birthday party on Saturday. The weather finally turned for the better and we were able to go for a nice long walk to the donut shop nearby for a treat! And visiting some local parks! With our move we can now walk to two decent parks in just a few minutes, first time living closer to parks! Yesterday both kids played outside for hours with the a new friend the neighbor girl who is the same age as Ariel! After a really long winter you really appreciate that! It was a dream to put them to bed last night they were so tired!
I've started making Mother's Day cards! With Mother's Day less than two weeks away it's on my mind and I am getting started on my gifts and cards! After making my last card the sentiment You are Simply Amazing I thought to myself, if I add Mom to this it would be perfect for Mother's Day so yesterday I took a few moments while the kids were outside and sat down and made this card:
Had an idea and without stressing threw this card together! I used paper from My Minds Eye's Collectable Memorable 6 by 6 pad, I love floral paper but it doesn't make it's way to my cards that much, not sure why! But this time I decided to go with it! Die cut my new polariod die by Lawn Fawn and stamped the sentiment on it. Die cut letters from Hero Arts Uppercase Alphabet Fancy die! Stamped the Scalloped Flower by Hero Arts along with tropical leaves! Here's a close up:
Finished making this card and although I had many ideas for more the kids needed me! Oh well I did make another card when the kids went to bed early (yay!)
I am entering this card into Simon Says Stamps's Anything Goes challenge! Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win April's RAK featured on the sidebar!
Summer of Stamping with Brandi!
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The Valentine That Was
These Heart chocolates was given by hubby 2 days before Valentine's day. They taste good, really and I am asking for him to bring more. Haha!
Fabruary 13-15 was my elder daughter's mid-quarter exams so they celebrated Valentine's and Teacher's Day last February 16 instead. I was able to buy a dozen of hand sanitizers for each of her teacher. We also made a personalized card/tag which we attached to the the sanitizer. Thanks to Sherry K Designs for the paper designs.
I was with little Roey when I brought the stuff to Ate K at her school in Sauyo Road. Little toddler cried out loud when big sister K had to go back to her classroom. Iguess she thinks she's as big as Ate K already and wants to be with kids at school.
Now, where is the cheapest play school here? Read more...


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Tagged: Bob Hawke
Three Up, Three Down
Just like the Cubs' shot at the 2012 World Series crown, this is going to be fleeting, groan-inducing and will probably offend a great number of people.
That guy in the pointy hat made another statement on gay marriage recently, saying it is "one of the most serious threats to the traditional family unit" and that it undermines "the very future of humanity."
Hmm. I can think of a bazillion things that are a far greater danger to the very future of humanity, like, protecting monsters who rape children, making it illegal for someone to marry whom he/she loves, and not challenging a discourse that is solely based on bronze age delusions "encouraged" by an invisible sky daddy.
Two More Years of Bud Selig
Ugh. Really? If only MTV could rock the MLB owners' vote. No more King Bud! Things have gotten better recently, yes, but there are at least three egregious errors committed during his reign that demand a new king: 1) Not addressing the PED issue until it was too late 2) the ongoing All-Star Game yields World Series home field advantage fiasco and 3) being the last of the big four to launch its own network (seriously, it's sad when the NHL beats you, at anything).
Also, I can think of at least three perfect candidates for the commissioner's job: Joe Torre, Bob Costas and ME!!!
The GOP
Between Mitt, Santorum and a bevy of derailed crazy trains, I can only shake my head as I watch the Republican party fall deeper and deeper into delirium. If only our political leaders would take a page out of Aussie PM Bob Hawke's book:
Now THAT, my friends, is a dear leader.
Happy Friday!


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Of all the tests that are run on tbpl, mochitests are the last ones to receive manifests. As of this morning, we have landed all the changes that we can to have all our tests defined in mochitest.ini files and have removed the entries in b2g*.json, by putting entries in the appropriate mochitest.ini files.
Ahal, has done a good job of outlining what this means for b2g in his post. As mentioned there, this work was done by a dedicated community member :vaibhav1994 as he continues to write patches, investigate failures, and repeat until success.
For those interested in the next steps, we are looking forward to removing our build time filtering and start filtering tests at runtime. This work is being done by billm in bug 938019. Once that is landed we can start querying which tests are enabled/disabled per platform and track that over time!


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The Sage Colleges is committed to the safest possible environment on campus. Toward that end, everyone has a responsibility to each other: to practice common sense crime prevention techniques at all times, and to notify Public Safety at 3177 immediately when you observe suspicious persons or activities.
If you are the victim of a crime, or observe criminal behavior, or discover the occurrence of a crime:
- Get to a safe place.
- Be observant.
- Do not panic.
- Call Public Safety at 3177. Tell them:
- Your name.
- Your location, including building, floor and room.
- Nature and severity of injuries.
- Date, time, and location the incident occurred.
- Description of the suspect, if known.
- Suspect descriptions are extremely important, particularly when a crime has just occurred and the suspect may still be in the area. Practice with your co-workers describing suspects. First note transient details that may be quickly changed, like clothing. Develop a system such as "top-down", which describes hat shirt pants shoes, etc. Then note physical characteristics in a manner that eliminates the most suspects quickest, such as gender race height weight hair complexion, etc. Finally, note the direction of travel when the suspect leaves the area.
- Description of property involved, such as stolen property, vehicle, weapon, etc.
- Await the arrival of Public Safety and /or the police and assist them as they require.
- Remember that the location where a serious crime occurs may be considered a "crime scene". It is the single most important source of evidence for the police, and once it has been contaminated, all of the valuable evidence – most of which is not apparent to you – is lost forever.
- Do not enter a crime scene.
- Prevent others from entering.
- Do not touch items there.
- Do not remove items.
- Do not leave anything there.


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Media Release:
Governor Neil Abercrombie today unveiled the first electric vehicle charger at the State Capitol, located in the building's underground parking garage. The charging station, which accepts major credit cards and requires no membership, is available to all electric vehicle owners and is the first of many charging stations to be installed across the state as part of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's (DBEDT) EV Ready Program.
At the State Capitol, it will cost EV drivers $2 an hour to charge, with a maximum of four hours. Charging times vary depending on the range of the car, but generally an hour of charging provides about 15 miles of range.
"Our vision for the future is that it becomes more common and accessible for people to drive electric vehicles," Governor Abercrombie said. "The first public charging station for electric vehicles is a step toward a clean energy future, and every single step is important."
Through this program, the state is supporting the transformation of Hawaii's transportation sector to be less dependent on petroleum and becoming electric vehicle friendly by installing approximately five charging stations at State owned buildings downtown and adding a small fleet of electric vehicles to the State motor pool. In June, the State received its first electric vehicles, two Nissan all-electric Leafs. The Hawaii State Energy Office and state motor pool currently have the vehicles.
Honolulu-based Volta Industries installed the Eaton Corporation charger equipped with a credit-card-swipe system, at the State Capitol. The charger is a Level 2, 240-volt station, using the industry-standard J1772 connector, which is compatible with all new electric cars currently in production. The cost of the charger unit and installation was approximately $8,000.
In 2009, $4 million of the State Energy Program's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funding was allocated to the Transportation Energy Diversification EV Ready Program. DBEDT provided $475,500 of federal ARRA stimulus funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) Automotive Management Division to assist Hawaii State governments comply with statutory requirements for electric vehicle parking and to lead by example through the purchase of advanced technology vehicles such as electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and electric vehicle supply equipment (EV charging stations).
"Hawaii is charging ahead and making charging stations more accessible to people choosing to drive electric vehicles. We are committed to a smaller carbon footprint, 70 percent clean energy by 2030 and opportunities help protect our environment," said Bruce Coppa, Director, State Department of Accounting and General Services.
The Capitol station, located in the State Capitol underground parking garage, is accessible via Miller Street off of Punchbowl Street, is open to the public during operating hours; 4:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday; 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays; closed on Sundays.
"Hawaii drivers now have a convenient charging facility downtown. Thanks to our success in securing federal funding, this is the first of an entire network of charging stations we plan to install throughout the state, as we build an infrastructure that will maintain Hawaii's leadership in electric vehicles and entice more manufacturers to Hawaii," said Richard Lim, Director, State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
DBEDT's EV Ready Grant Program has awarded $2.6 million in federal stimulus funds to six organizations to accelerate Hawaii's adoption of electric vehicles and related charging equipment. Another $1.4 million in federal stimulus money was allocated to the EV Ready Rebate Program, which allows rebates of up to $4,500 toward the purchase of new electric vehicles. Rebates of up to $500 are also available for the purchase and installation of new electric vehicle chargers in homes or business sites. Rebate forms are available on DBEDT's Energy office electric vehicle website, electricvehicle.hawaii.gov.
In addition to the State EV rebates, Federal tax incentives of up to $7,500 are also available for highway-capable vehicles (the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle credit, which applies to at least 200,000 units per auto manufacturer before it phases out) and up to $1,000 for individual buyers and up to $30,000 for businesses installing EV charger stations.
The State of Hawai'i's economic enterprise is to pursue energy independence by building a clean energy economy and reaching 70 percent clean energy by 2030. The DBEDT State Energy Office's mission is to act as a catalyst for efficiency measures, renewable energy resources, transportation initiatives, green jobs, and investments in Hawaii's economy.
For more information, visit hawaii.gov/dbedt/energy and electricvehicle.hawaii.gov.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A volatile trading session ended with U.S. stocks mostly higher on Wednesday, even as Apple, the most valuable company in the United States, suffered its worst day of losses in almost four years.
In a strange occurrence, Apple accounted for the entirety of the Nasdaq 100's .NDX fall of 1.1 percent, while the Dow industrials - which do not include Apple as a component - enjoyed the best day since November 28.
With the drop, Apple shed nearly $35 billion in market capitalization, its biggest one-day market-cap loss ever. The company's market value, or market capitalization, now stands at $506.85 billion.
"Today's move is because of index weightings, with the Nasdaq down because of Apple's decline," said Rex Macey, chief investment officer of Wilmington Trust in Atlanta. "The S&P is up because Apple isn't as big a weight in that index, and the Dow is up even more because it isn't there at all."
The broad market seesawed, with the S&P 500 dropping into negative territory before it rebounded off the 1,400 level, seen as a key support point over the past two weeks. Investors cited comments from President Barack Obama suggesting a potential near-term resolution to the "fiscal cliff" wrangling in Washington as a catalyst for the rebound.
Shares of The Travelers Cos Inc (TRV.N) rose 4.9 percent to $74. The stock ranked as the Dow's top percentage gainer after the insurance company said it intended to resume stock buybacks it had temporarily suspended while it assessed its exposure to Superstorm Sandy. The company also said a preliminary estimate of net losses from Sandy was about $650 million after tax.
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI rose 82.71 points, or 0.64 percent, to 13,034.49 at the close. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 2.23 points, or 0.16 percent, to 1,409.28. But the Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 22.99 points, or 0.77 percent, to end at 2,973.70.
Apple, the largest U.S. company by market capitalization and a big weight in both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, fell 6.4 percent to $538.79. Apple is down more than 20 percent from an all-time high reached in late September, putting the stock into bear market territory.
Banking shares were led higher by a 6.3 percent jump in Citigroup (C.N) to $36.46 after the company said it would cut 4 percent of its workforce. The S&P financial sector index .GSPF climbed 1.3 percent, and Bank of America hit a 52-week high of $10.55 before pulling back slightly. The stock, a Dow component, ended at $10.46, up 5.7 percent for the day.
Cyclical sectors, which are tied to the pace of economic growth, rallied on optimism about progress on a solution to avoid the fiscal cliff. An S&P index of industrial stocks .GSPI rose 1.1 percent, buoyed by Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N), up 2.2 percent at $86.05, while an S&P index of energy shares .GSPE climbed 0.7 percent. The Dow Jones Transportation Average .DJT gained 0.9 percent, with CSX Corp CSX.N jumping 2.7 percent to $20.16.
Still, Apple struggled throughout the session. Market participants cited a host of reasons for the drop in the iPad maker's stock, including a consultant's report about the company losing share in the tablet market and reports that margin requirements had been raised by at least one clearing firm, as well as year-end tax selling ahead of a possible rise in capital-gains tax rates next year.
On the Washington front, Obama told the Business Roundtable, a group of chief executives, on Wednesday that a fiscal cliff deal was possible "in about a week" if Republicans acknowledged the need to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
Equities have struggled to gain ground recently because of concerns over the fiscal cliff - a series of mandatory spending cuts and tax increases effective in early January that could push the U.S. economy into recession next year. Recently equities have moved on any whiffs of sentiment from Washington in headlines about negotiations.
"Obama's comments generated a lot of optimism, but to the extent the market believes them, that's how much we're setting ourselves up for a decline if that deadline passes with no progress," said Macey, who helps oversee about $20 billion in assets.
In an interview on CNBC after the market closed, U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said that uncertainty over the fiscal cliff was standing in the way of stronger economic growth, and that there was no prospect for an agreement if tax rates didn't rise on the wealthiest taxpayers.
The stock of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc (FCX.N) fell 16 percent to $32.17 and ranked as the S&P 500's biggest percentage decliner. The company said it was acquiring Plains Exploration & Production Co PXP.N and McMoRan Exploration Co MMR.N in two separate deals for $9 billion in cash and stock in a major expansion into energy.
McMoRan Exploration soared 87 percent to $15.82 and Plains surged 23.4 percent to $44.50.
About half of the stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange closed in positive territory, while about 54 percent of Nasdaq-listed shares ended lower.
Volume was higher than it has been in recent sessions, with about 6.93 billion shares changing hands on the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq and NYSE MKT, above the daily average so far this year of about 6.48 billion shares.
Editing by Jan Paschal


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Many people get interested in genealogy because they want to learn more about where their family came from--specifically, to find out which ancestors came over from the "old country" and when. This course will teach you how to identify an immigrant ancestor in your family tree. You'll learn how to pinpoint when and where he or she left and locate records documenting his or her immigration. Each of the four lessons includes an assignment designed to help you progress in your research of an immigrant ancestor.
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Greenpeace has long done battle against the forces of deforestation, pollution, and whaling, describing them as monsters to the public at large. So why not portray them as actual monsters?
In these posters, by Anatolij Pickmann, Greenpeace casts itself as David, aiming a slingshot against various monstrous Goliaths. I know it's supposed to be a heroic image, but it makes me so worried for little Greenpeace.
[Anatolij Pickmann via Nerdcore]
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