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take the liberty of (doing something)(redirected from take the liberty of doinging something)
take the liberty of (doing something)
To do something without first seeking out or asking someone's permission. I thought I'd take the liberty of printing out some financial reports ahead of today's meeting so we would all be on the same page. I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of telling your husband you'd be late for dinner.
take the liberty of doing something
to do something for someone voluntarily; to do something slightly personal for someone that would be more appropriate if one knew the person better. (Often used as an overly polite exaggeration in a request.) Do you mind if I take the liberty of flicking a bit of lint off your collar? May I take the liberty of removing your coat? I took the liberty of ordering an entree for you. I hope you don't mind.
take the liberty of
Act on one's own authority without permission from another, as in I took the liberty of forwarding the mail to his summer address. It is also put as take the liberty to, as in He took the liberty to address the Governor by her first name. This rather formal locution was first recorded in 1625 and does not imply the opprobrium of the similar-sounding take liberties.

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Discussion Area for Enthusiasts who practice the Ancient Art of Paperfolding
Baltorigamist wrote:Sorry for the double post, but I thought it only right to share the finished CP for the model.
PleatBox wrote:Excuse me but is there a post that talks about references like these? I cannot understand all the weird equations and stuff
PleatBox wrote:Thanks! I am really new to this, so it might take a bit of time to understand it!
First of all, what are the numbers about? how do they relate to finding ref. points? Can you kindly show me the process of using, and coming up with these? A help from the experienced folders will be incredibly helpful!
I believe understanding how these work will help me in origami so much!
PleatBox wrote:So now how do the ratios come into play? For example, the ratios that Baltorigamist posted here, 2:2+sqrt2, how do i turn it into a number that I can put into the paper?
PleatBox wrote:I tried to use pythagoras' theorem, since the vertical line on the right is equal to 1(lets call it a), and the 22.5 degree line is equal to 1+sqrt2(called c), I can then calculate b, the horizontal line right? I did the math but it doesn't work, probably because I'm doing something wrong
PleatBox wrote:Why is the red triangle measured 1-1-sqrt2? Shouldn't be the numbers be a bit lower, since 1 is the length of the square's sides, and sqrt2 is the main diagonal of the square?
ShuaiJanaiDesu wrote:We use ratios like "2:2+sqrt2" for simplicity/exactness so we can avoid using long decimals.
PleatBox wrote:Also, what if I want to find the coordinates for a point inside the paper?, for example, if I fold a paper into thirds, the creases will intersect the main diagonal right? how will I find the references for those?
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All paparazzi aren't bad to Britney Spears
The paparazzi helped Britney Spears by changing a tire for her! And they say all paprazzi is bad???
One thing though....what the heck is she wearing and why is her dress stained??? Well may be I don't want to know actually....
Adam Sandler's daughter looks so much like him!
I can't get over how much Sadie Sandler looks like Adam Sandler. What a sweetie pie...and Dad looks like he gives in to her every whim....
Ryan Goslings new look!
I really love Ryan Gosling...he is like my third favorite!! Sorry, got to show Milo Ventimiglia all the love! Anyways, have you see his new look....a chunkier side of him? He is actually like this for his next movie role in "The Lovely Bones", he plays the father of the murdered girl. It should be good with him as the father. The book was heart breaking.
Lindsay Lohan has left the building...the rehab building...
Lindsay Lohan has finally left rehab. I wonder how she will deal with the pressure of the real world? Hopefully she has straightened things out...now only someone else needs to follow her lead....
Gossip Girl has the coolest clothes....
I love the clothes on Gossip Girl! They all remind me of that movie "Heathers". If only I could dress like them!
It wasn't Britney Spears flipping out this time!
Poor Britney Spears was just trying to move her car when some wacko chick starts throwing coffee on the paps and gets it all over Britney's car. Warning: Contains offensive language so viewer discretion is advised.
Isn't this cute?? Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt pumpkin picking...
Aren't these just adorable pictures of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt pumpkin picking?? I feel so sorry for the people around there that had to watch them....kissing in public....YUCK!!
Nelly Furtado at the Vh1's Hip Hop Honors
Isn't Nelly Furtado smoking hot? This is her performing at the Hip Hop Honors on Thursday night.
Hayden Panettiere out getting food....
Here Hayden Panettiere is getting organic vegetarian food...but wait...who else does she know that is vegetarian??? Milo Ventimiglia of course!! May be she's going to see him!!


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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Panthers know Kolton Browning plays quarterback for Louisiana-Monroe with the smoothness of a Savile Row suit, a cowboy's daring and more than a six-shooter for an arm. Saturday, FIU sees Browning for the final time.
As CBS4 news partner The Miami Herald reports: seeing him is one thing, while harnessing him is something else. Browning accounted for 756 yards of total offense against FIU in 2010 and 2011.
This season, Browning averages 305.1 yards per game of total offense, first in the Sun Belt and 17th in the nation, while guiding an offense that averages 36.6 points per game, No.1 in the Sun Belt Conference and No. 25 in the country. That total offense average includes a 40-24 loss to Louisiana-Lafayette, in which Browning sustained a first-half foot/ankle injury after completing 5 of 7 passes for 124 yards and running twice for 24 yards. In his nine full games, Browning has averaged 322.6 yards per game, which would be 11th in the nation.
Without Browning, ULM lost to Louisiana-Lafayette 40-24, Arkansas State 45-23 and lost a shot at the Sun Belt title. A season that began with an upset of Arkansas and narrow shootout losses to Auburn and Baylor still could end in a bowl game.
"He's got to be one of the smartest players I've seen on tape," FIU coach Mario Cristobal said. "Watching him against Western Kentucky, he knows it's a cover-zero blitz. He waited until the last second to spin out and let those edge rushers crash into each other, buy some time, and hit an out cut that came free late. He understands coverages, he understands the shell of a defense. He understands when it's time to make a play, when it's time to tuck and run."
He also knows when to throw the ball away. Of his 33 incompletions last year against FIU, several were chucks well out of bounds to avoid a sack.
In some ways, that game summarizes Browning. FIU squashed him for almost the entire first half as the Panthers took a 28-7 lead (ULM got on the scoreboard via kickoff return). Despite playing behind a wounded line and with a bruised sternum, starting with ULM's 10-play drive that ended the first half, Browning ran or threw on all but one play the rest of the game.
Browning finished with 101 yards rushing and accounted for 347 of ULM's 356 offensive yards. Only a Richard Leonard interception, a fourth-and-1 stop at the FIU 22 and a missed field-goal attempt kept the 28-17 FIU win from having cliffhanger drama.
Even before the injury, Browning ran less as the season wore on. FIU's pass rush, with 16 sacks in the last five games, should test Browning's mobility Saturday.
"Just bring pressure all night," FIU linebacker Jordan Hunt said. "He's a tough guy to contain, but we know he's kind of injured right now. He can throw, he can run. And he makes really smart decisions."
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"My quilting guild make these winderful doll skirts and donated them with dolls to our local Toys for tots drop center in 2009. It was a great project - we really enjoyed it and we loved how the skirt and tops turned out. very rewarding and easy to do."
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My quilting guild make these winderful doll skirts and donated them with dolls to our local Toys for tots drop center in 2009. It was a great project - we really enjoyed it and we loved how the skirt and tops turned out. very rewarding and easy to do.
I am so glad I found this!! I teach sewing to youth ages 10-18 at our local Boys & Girls Club and will use this as our kick-off charity sew-in! The kids do two service projects a year, and this is perfect!! Thanks for the patterns!!
As a little girl who was not going to have a Christmas with present's, I remember what loving peron(s) who lovingly gave their time to sew a doll dress and nighty for a doll I had never seen. I now had a Christmas to remember. I would love to give back. With money tight, one can always find a 'piece of fabric' to sew something for a little someone to make their Christmas. This I intend to do this Christmas. Thanks for the information. Now I MUST get sewing! Thanks for the 'nudge and a place to start. Sewing grandma who never forgot!
Such an easy pattern. I was able to put a CUTE skirt together in no time at all. I've already made one for a gift and am in the process of picking squares to make several more for donation. What a great project!
I love the pattern! It is so easy to use and versitile. I will have many outfits to donate this Christmas.
I have always enjoyed sewing doll clothes. Now that my girls have outgrown Barbie, I can still sew for my enjoyement and save to donate at Christmas for someone else to enjoy. Wonderful idea!
Such a great pattern- so easy and rewarding to make! Highly recommend.
I just made a doll skirt today using this pattern and it was so easy! I am really a novice sewer and I was able to follow the directions and the skirt came out just like the photo! It even fit my daughter's 18" doll exactly like it should! I will start collecting 5" squares all spring and summer so I can make more skirts for the holiday season to donate! Thanks for a great pattern!


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Anyone who has dealt with an electric utility concerning installing three-phase power from a main line to remote areas like irrigation well sites has suffered sticker shock at typical bids of $50,000 to $100,000 just to get service.
That was the situation Tom and Ellis Moore, Sunray, Texas, faced several years ago as they expanded their 12,000-acre grain and cotton operation in the Northern Texas Panhandle.
In the Moore's case the estimate was $100,000 for a mile of line, Tom recalls. "That's when we went looking for alternatives."
Today, on several fields, Moore Farms is generating its own electricity with natural gas-fired engines -- significantly beating the power company's per-kilowatt rate and realizing significant improvements in overall fuel-use efficiency on the wells and sprinklers powered with the gen sets.
The success they had with generators also led the Moores, two other partners, and manager Richard Hall, Dumas, Tex., to launch Ag H20, a company which provides gen sets and variable frequency drive (VFD) control panels to other irrigators wanting to avoid the high cost of commercial three-phase power.
The reasons to switch are many, not the least of which is overall fuel economy compared with running a natural gas engine on each well.
"In our testing, we had the gas company come out and monitor fuel consumption of two of our wells, each powered with a 350 Chevy V8. Then we had them monitor a similar well powered with a gen set – a 90 horsepower Caterpillar 3304TA driving a 164 KW three-phase generator. The results showed the gen set would use $900 less natural gas per month than the Chevy engines!"
While common wisdom would bet against such efficiency from burning natural gas to turn a generator to make electricity to run a motor to pump water, Moore says much of the savings come from the use of the VFD, which allows softer starts and stops of pump motors, and through computer controls which supply optimum frequency and voltage to meet the well motor's pumping load.
The Moores were astounded at the gen set's ability to provide relatively low-cost kilowatts, when compared with the going commercial power rates from their utility. "On $4.50 (per thousand cubic feet) natural gas, we can generate a kilowatt of power for just over 4 cents, compared with nearly 11 cents per kilowatt delivered by the utility. Now, that's only a fuel cost comparison. It doesn't include depreciation, parts, oil and maintenance, but fuel costs add up quickly when you consider the upfront cost of three-phase installation."
Also, he notes, "If we get a lighting storm and the power is knocked out, it's not the farmers who get service restored first by the utility company. If we get a gen set knocked out, we have the flexibility of pulling another one in on a trailer and being up and running again in a few hours."
Moore says other benefits of managing with gen sets include much "cleaner" power and fewer intermittent power losses – so common with public utility power across the country. "When you use three-phase power from the utility company, one or more "legs" of that power are supplying homes and businesses on the grid with 120 and 220 VAC, so you always have some current and voltage imbalance to reduce your motor efficiency. With our gen sets, you have none of that," he explains.
Also, there's the maintenance angle. One of Ag H20's gen sets can run multiple (3-5) sprinklers and wells and that's all on one engine running at about 85% capacity, Moore notes. "We've found the best performance for engine life, maintenance costs and overall upfront investment costs is the 85% load rating on our Cat engines. That's higher than Caterpillar recommends, but they are assuming pumps will be started instantly from a dead stop, which draws tremendous current loads. We, however, can use the VFD to take up to 6 minutes to bring a motor and pump online."
On the three-sprinkler system we visited, the 315 hp. 3406TA engine starts and warms for about six minutes before the VFD panel brings the 100 hp. electric motor on line to start pumping the 400-foot well directly below the gen set to water the circle and produce cooling water for the engine.
Once that's running, the VFD cues a 75 hp. electric motor and pump to start watering another circle more than a quarter mile away, and subsequently signals an additional 50 hp. submersible pump to start another pivot in yet another adjacent field. The three wells theoretically are pulling 168 kilowatts, and the gen set is rated at 296 KW providing additional capacity for even more demand.
"We're testing cell phone technology right now so we can control individual gen sets on the farm," Moore explained. "That way, if it rains on one, we can shut it down and save the water while continuing to water the fields that didn't receive rain."
For more information on AG H20 and the gen set technology, call Richard Hall, manager, at 806-316-8283.
Anyone who has dealt with an electric utility concerning installing three-phase power from a main line to remote areas like irrigation well sites has suffered sticker shock at typical bids of $50,000 to $100,000 just to get service.


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Dawn Maciocia - 'Unlikely Friends' Fox & Hare Cushion:
This super soft cushion is printed with an original collage artwork by Dawn Maciocia titled 'Unlikely Friends'. Featuring the two most unlikely of friends - a fox and a hare standing together in a patch of fox glove flowers, this design is the perfect way to brighten up a room!
Dawn creates these beautiful collages using hand torn paper and it is her love of animals that inspires her work. Each cushion is designed, digitally printed and handmade in her studio based in Markinch, Scotland.
Each cushion is designed and handmade in Scotland.
Machine Washable at 30 degrees with zip fastening.
(Cushion Cover: Height: 45cm; Width: 45cm. Removable insert: 50cm) (Material: Vegan faux suede, fiber insert)
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Ed Sheeran Talks 'x' + the Hardships of Being a Ginger in VIBE [PHOTO, VIDEO]
Ed Sheeran may not be the most likely candidate for the cover of R&B magazine VIBE, but the redheaded Brit sure proves that he can rock it on the cover of the mag's Summer 2014 issue.
Sheeran may be known for this acoustic vibes, but we can't deny that the 'Sing' crooner can spit those rhymes just as good as any rapper.
"Just because I'm a man with an acoustic guitar doesn't mean I have to play love songs," he tells the magazine. "I want to straddle all worlds at once. I want to do my acoustic stuff, write for the biggest pop acts in the world, and also work with all the rappers I like, underground or not."
It certainly seems like he's living that dream, with his sophomore album, 'x,' out today (June 23), having written for artists like One Direction, Taylor Swift, Hilary Duff and more, and also collaborating with Pharrell and rapper the Game.
And as for 'x' (pronounced 'multiply'), Sheeran revealed what inspired his record.
"Last year was the best professionally, but the worst personally," he explains. "At the end of the year, there was quite a lot of shit going on. I'm a quiet, chill, happy guy, but everyone goes through dark times. I get rid of them by writing a song." (The biting, candid 'Don't' tells of a girl cheating on him, while 'Afire Love' details the loss of his grandfather.)
But the interview was not all serious, and Sheeran even showed off his hip-hop and comedic skills in one, performing his own, redheaded parody of the YG song 'My N----.'
"I ride for the Gingers down for me," Sheeran started. "Can't go in the sun unless you're wearing sunscreen / Yeah, you know how it feel / My skin ton' peel / But you know that s--- is real." LOL!
Check out some behind-the-scenes footage of Ed Sheeran, Mack Wilds and August Alsina in the video below.
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It turns out that Democratic Governor Jerry Brown was a lot more deferential to the wishes of the state legislature than many thought.
Despite repeated threats to employ the veto with gusto, the governor said no to just 14 percent of the legislature's bills for the year.
Over the past thirty years, increasing use of the veto has made the governor the state's most powerful legislator, an irony given that he serves in another branch.
That's because of the high threshold required in the legislature to overturn a governor's veto--an absolute two-thirds vote in each house. It takes 54 votes in the Assembly and 27 votes in the Senate to overturn a veto--the highest requirement in the nation.
No veto has been overturned since Brown's first stint as governor, when the legislature overturned 13 vetoes.
Then, as now, the Democrats controlled both houses. But then, unlike now, Brown tangled with the legislature regularly. But today's Brown is much more mellow by comparison.
Brown's use of the veto this year is a dramatic departure from the activism of his recent predecessors, although more than twice the rate of his first gubernatorial stint when he rejected only 6 percent of the legislature's submissions.
George Deukmejian (1983-1991) started the escalation of veto use by saying "no" to 15 percent of the bills that landed on his desk.
Pete Wilson (1991-1999) raised the ante by vetoing 17 percent of the bills he faced.
Gray Davis (1999-2003) raised the rejection bar yet again by turning away 18 percent of proposed legislation.
But no one has wielded the veto more aggressively than Arnold Schwarzenegger, who turned away a whopping 26 percent of the bills submitted by the legislature.
In retrospect, Brown's rejection rate for the current legislative session seems almost tepid.
Still, 14 percent means that one out of every seven bills failed to garner this governor's approval. And given the difficulties of overturning the governor's action, his decision will be final.
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.


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Robert Pattinson Ditches His 'Twilight' Persona for 'Cosmopolis' – Hunk of the Day [NSFW VIDEO]
Finally, Robert Pattinson is throwing aside his image as the teen sex icon perpetuated by his continuing involvement in the 'Twilight' series. 'Water for Elephants' didn't stray far enough from this, because even then he was all, "I love you, Reese Witherspoon. I can't live without you."
Now, we get to see him play a character who'd shoot a bullet through his own hand in the upcoming movie 'Cosmopolis.' Hot!
In the film, he plays a billionaire living in NYC who's fortune depends on the value of the yen. Yeah, it doesn't sound that exciting, but there's also assassins, shooting and — oh, yeah — sex. Check out the trailer below, which is pretty NSFW, and then check out some more sexy shots of this hunk.


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Setting the Mahmud
RSBS Special Correspondent and part time ninja, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports:
Sunday in the Park with George
I want children so I can play dodge ball with them or at the very least have them pose while I paint a mural of them getting eaten by large cats for my own amusement. But that's not why I called…
In my favorite Mandy Patinkin musical he sings "I need to finish the hat" in the role of George Seurat. Or as Groucho famously said "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member." Or as Josh Hamilton is probably saying "there are no bars in hospitals and that's why people hate hospitals."
I don't know about the Cubs' chances for 2012, but I do know I want a Sunday in the park with a friend. I want to think nice things as baseball approaches but sometimes you just don't know what hell is coming. Sometimes I feel like Lisbeth of the Dragon Tattoo movies: I just get shot in the DAMN head when I think of the 162 Cubs games that are coming.
Finishing the hat,
How you have to finish the hat.
How you watch the rest of the world
From a window
While you finish the hat.
I don't know if I'm finishing the hat or if Theo is.
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Randy Travis' Brother Arrested on Drug Charges in North Carolina
Randy Travis' brother, David, was arrested twice in recent weeks, including an arrest last Thursday (Sept. 13) on charges of methamphetamine possession, manufacturing drugs and drug paraphernalia possession. David Traywick (Travis was born Randy Traywick) was also arrested on Aug. 27 in Union County on second degree trespassing and communicating threats charges.
The 49-year-old younger brother to the famous country singer was released after the first arrest on $500 bond. It's not clear if he's been released after his most recent arrest, first reported by WSOC-TV in Charlotte, N.C. Jessica Traywick was also arrested with David on Sept. 13, but was not charged with manufacturing. According to Arrests.org, her bond was set at $2,000.
The arrests took place in Randy Travis's hometown of Marshville, N.C., which is southeast of Charlotte. During his younger years, the singer was arrested frequently for various offenses in the area, but turned his life around before becoming a country music superstar. The singer's recent troubles seem to be unrelated to those of his younger brother.


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Gadget maker Pioneer is axing jobs and pulling out of making flatscreen tellies because "there are no prospects for improving profitability under current conditions".
Both LCD and plasma boxes are for the chop. The Japanese firm will concentrate on car electronics, navigation, audio and professional DJ kit instead. Pioneer had a well-earned reputation for excellent telly-boxes, even if their prices were steep.
But anyone worried about their Pioneer warranty can relax - the firm will continue to support products.
The company is cutting 10,000 jobs around the world. Pioneer saw revenues in the third quarter fall 38 per cent to Y131.2bn ($1.4bn) and made a loss of $118m. The shortfall was mainly due to weak sales of car audio kit, plasma displays and DVD drives.
Pioneer has sharply cut revenue forecasts for the year and now expects to make an operating loss of Y69bn, rather than Y17bn.
It will reduce the number of production companies it deals with from 30 to 20. There will also be job cuts at headquarters. Pioneer plans to cut 6,000 jobs worldwide and reduce temporary staff by 4,000. It has already cut 5,900 permanent positions since March 31 2008, and 4,000 temporary jobs have also gone. On 31 December 2008 Pioneer employed 36,900 people.
Its UK and US factories for displays will shut in April and February respectively.
The firm will pay no bonuses to directors, and expects exec and director pay to fall some 20 per cent to 50 per cent until March 2011. Pioneer is also considered partnerships to improve its finances.
There are more details here.
The company's founder began making dynamic speakers in 1937. It changed its name to Pioneer Electronic Corporation, floated on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1961, the following year it began selling the world's first separate stereo system.
In other recession news, Alcatel-Lucent is detailing the 1,000 job cuts it announced in December. According to Reuters Alcatel will cut 450 jobs in Europe, 450 in the US - some 198 management jobs in France will go. The company confirmed the number for France, but refused to detail where the rest of the cuts would happen. ®


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"In honour of Black History Month, historical records allow almost 800,000 black Canadians enhanced opportunity to uncover their heritage," says the first sentence of their press release, which was issued the 4th of February.
One of the interesting things to note is the First World War's Second Construction Battalion, the first and only all-black military battalion in Canada's history.
When the First World War began, black men who tried to enlist were turned away from recruiting stations. After lobbying the government, 605 men from across Canada formed the first segregated unit in Canada, at Pictou, Nova Scotia, on July 5, 1916. Their attestation papers can be found in the Canadian Soldiers of World war I Collection.
Karen Peterson, Marketing Director of Ancestry.ca, says that "Historical records such as attestation papers, censuses and marriage records, to name a few, are surviving documents that paint a picture of accomplishments of black Canadians and the important role they played in this country."
Ancestry.ca reminds researchers that records through the African American Research Center, www.ancestry.com/aahistory, are available for the Freedman's Bank Records (1865-1874); Slave Schedules (1850 & 1860); Afro-Louisiana History and Genealogy (1718-1820); and Slave Narratives.
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Embracing My Outer Conservative
She thinks I'm in a permanent gray and beige fashion purgatory and once bought me a hooded sweater ornamented with what seemed like a hundred tiny mirrors.
"Wow, it has...mirrors....all over it."
"Well, you know honey, I'm sure its you, just give it a chance. For such a young girl, you're in a real fashion rut."
Anyway, my conservatism affects my knitting in the following ways:
1. I love stockinette and garter stitch.
2. I love to knit cables, but I can't tell you the last time I wore them.
3. Colorwork gives me agita. It has nothing to do with the technique, but when it comes to picking colors, the room spins.
4. I've only ever used variegated yarn for socks. I tried a hat once, but got too nervous and frogged it.
That being said, let's examine the Elizabeth cardigan. I tried it on at WEBS and could have been toppled with a feather I loved it so much. The stockinette! The side-to-side construction! Oh, the 1x1 rib! I swooned. But the striping was too much for my delicate constitution. In the car on the way back, I said, "Man, I love that cardigan! But is it weird I want to make it in a solid?" To my endless gratitude, Betsy responded, "I really want to make it in black for everyday wear, actually!" And thusly, two solid colored Elizabeth cardigans were born--Betsy's in black, and mine in a lovely gold hue.
Knitting Elizabeth in a solid takes it out of "statement" realm and straight into "regular day". The slip-stitch pattern at the lower back has a tailoring effect which makes it look a bit more formal, but the open front and squishy wide ribbed collar makes it the perfect jeans and a t-shirt sweater. For any who were skeptical of striping yarns, take a second look at Elizabeth in color #7846, deep teal. You can find the color card on our website.
Who knows, when I'm done maybe I'll put on some bracelets for you, Mom.
2 comments:
- Chelsea's momSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Hey Chelsea- I beg to differ with you. First of all they were not shearling boots,they were gladiator sandals. Secondly, you DO have a fashion sense and a creative free spirit or you would not be writing this wonderful blog that captures your love of yarn so completely.ReplyDelete
Very proud of you and I wish you had given the mirrored sweater a chance to grow on you. xoxo
- AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Wow, I can't believe that is the same sweater. I have that pattern book and thought about making that sweater, but did not think it would look good on me (I am a petite plus person) and it just looked too skinny on the model (or the model looked too skinny), either way. I would definitely make the sweater after seeing how it looks on you. Thanks so much for adding this to your blog.ReplyDelete


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Hmmm … should this be called "The Defender versus the Contender versus the Pretender?"
The OM-D is the darling of the m4/3 market, with a huge following of almost rabid fans. In fact, it is a gorgeous camera with a small yet very capable body. The image quality is stunning and the video is quite good (for an Olympus) … all in all, what is not to love? Well, for one thing the price … because the body is a bit hard to hold securely until you buy the grip and suddenly the body is costing you $1300 …
The GH3, on the other hand, comes with a wonderful dSLR like styling and built in grip and charges that price right out of the box. It also comes with world class video that harkens back to the golden GH2 era (which is still going on :-)
The G5 … what to make of this camera? It uses a variation of the GH2 sensor with the multi-aspect ration disabled. It is the older Panasonic 16mp sensor and thus well behind these two in development. Going by the number of people who toss off comment like "it is just better, I see it every day" and such, the OM-D should crush the older G5. The GH3 might actually be able to stay in the game because it is rumored to use the Sony sensor. I'm not sure that is true, but at the least it uses someone's flagship sensor.
So … on with it. I've used the 3200 ISO original RAW images that were shot with the Olympus 12-50 kit lens on the OM-D, the Panasonic 14-140 all in one kit lens on the GH3 and the Panasonic 12-35 2.8 lens on the G5. All were shot at f/5.6, which should more or less equalize the clarity and sharpness we see. At this focal length, all the lenses are stopped down at least a bit.
I find, though, that the testers were not all that scrupulous about getting identical framing and magnification. Slight differences can make unsubtle differences in perceived sharpness, but this is one of the better test images I have seen, so off we go.
I have processed all three images in Lightroom 4.3 Beta because this version supports the GH3. I have sent the processed TIFFs to CS5 for cropping and crafting of the 100% crop juxtapositions for 5 portions of the scene. I did my best to equalize tone, saturation, sharpness and noise. With these fairly close, we can compare details, edges, dimensionality … all those indefinable things that go to make an image really pop.
But first l think it instructive to see how different they are at typical 1000px web sizes. This is how the vast majority of images are present every day, and it is instructive to see how much difference we would see on the web or on typically small prints, say up to 8x10. This represents the vast majority of usage.
Remember to click on these images to see the full 1000px presentation.
Panasonic GH3 (contender)
Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Defender)
Panasonic G5 (Pretender)
If you are using an IPS panel that is hardware calibrated then you will likely notice that these are so similar at web sizes as to be virtually indistinguishable. I've been saying this about the 16mp sensors for some time now. In RAW, the differences are marginal at best. Your lens and your technique will absolutely swamp the sensor differences at high ISO.
It has been asserted to me many times (without supporting backup) that there is a 1 stop+ difference from the G5 to the OM-D at higher ISOs, but for the life of me I cannot find it in the test images here, nor could I find it when I processed test images from imaging-resource or dpreview.com … I tend to get the same excellent results from all the 16mp sensors at these higher ISOs. So I am forced to take all such assertions with a grain of salt. (Truckload would be more accurate.)
And now, the meat of the comparison. We'll compare 100% crops to see how far apart they really are. This comparison mimics looking at portions of 46" prints from about 20 inches. That is a little insane, yet it is what we pixel peepers do every day, and it is not a bad indicator of what to expect at poster sizes.
Crop 1
The first crop is the upper left corner of the image, specifically the map and a little of the overlapping fan of paint chips plus some of the feather. Now, at 3200 ISO, it should be a bit of a struggle to resolve names from that distance and feather details should be hard to come by.
My analysis says that the GH3 is the detail winner hands down. The lens is obviously very sharp in the upper left corner, while the other two are not as good. In fact, the GH3 has excellent feather detail as well. I suppose that we will have to chalk this up as a lens difference.
What about tonality? Well, try as I might, the OM-D resisted my attempts to soften its contrast and maintain nice edges and noise, so it has stronger shadows that are readily apparent in the paint chips at the right. The Panasonic images have very similar tones, which is strange since the G5 sensor is really old.
I think this is a win for the GH3 hands down, with the G5 coming in an easy second. Again, this might be purely down to the lenses. The OM-D's kit lens is pretty embarrassing, especially when compared with the 14-140, which sports a 10x range. I have this lens and it is delicious :-)
Crop 2
This crop is just about dead center in this image, so there are no "it's the lens" excuses here.
Hmmm … my analysis says that these could have come from the same camera and lens. No surprise to me but I will bet a few people are wondering what trickery I am up to. Well, I have been sure for a while that these sensors are very similar in RAW and they all compete quite easily with low end dSLRs.
So, it is a 3-way tie.
Crop 3
Top middle of the image. We're well away from the corners, so the lenses should not be much of a factor. On the other hand, we have really rich colors, so there is an opportunity for a real difference to show up.
Hmmm … the colors seem very similar on the GH3 and OM-D … makes me wonder of they really do share a sensor. The G5 coloring is clearly slightly different, which makes some sense if the sensor is two years older.
ALERT! I was called onto the carpet by a pedant with certifiable perfect color vision on the previous paragraph. Apparently, my statement is utterly false because the hues are so different between the OMD and the GH3. Apparently, this is offensive to some (presumably the well organized union of pedants with perfect color vision.) The "1000" on the right is blue on the OMD image and some unspecified completely different hues on the two Panasonic images. So I examined them at the pixel level in Photoshop and I agree. The red and green channels on the OMD are in good balance, leaving the numbers looking basically blue. The red channel is stronger on the GH3 and even stronger on the G5 with a weaker blue channel, causing each to lean into the world of magenta, with the G5 going a bit further. This also seems to make the yellow look brighter in the OMD image, although that may be an overly bold statement that will draw further retribution. Anyway, keep that in mind when you process these opinions, in case it matters to you too. For those with great pride in their perfect color vision, please accept my apologies.
Yet I prefer the G5 color and tone, at least on the head gear at right. The Olympus continues to show small but visible edge artifacts. I notice them on most images, but here they make a difference in the left portion of the image. Not sure if this is a demosaicing issue or not.
I think I give this one to the G5 by a hair, with the GH3 next and the OM-D bringing up the rear. ALERT! This is a personal judgment and yours may very well be ordered oppositely.
crop 4
Bottom of the image in shadows. This is where the OM-D should really assert itself.
Well, the OM-D does not disappoint. Its lens is clearly the sharpest of the three at the bottom of the frame. Its tendency to stronger contrast helps it a lot here, although I am also noticing some posterization as the transition to black is a little harsh and sudden. The others are of course somewhat exposed to noise pollution from more open shadows, yet I don't really see extra noise.
Interestingly, the little flower illustration at left shows up best and cleanest on the G5 again. It really handles edges beautifully. But no matter …
The OM-D wins for its rendering of the car. But it is definitely equivocal. The GH3 and G5 are in a tie for second. This is a contrasty scene that looks much better on this OM-D rendering if you ignore the deep shadow blocking a bit. Cranking the contrast a bit on the others would help them out here, and that can be done without blocking the shadows. This one is pretty complex to judge.
crop 5
Just to the left of crop 4 is an opportunity to show the white bear against the black wall and some writing on the right of the crop.
The G5 shows the writing best, the OM-D shows slightly more detail on the bear's fur, and the GH3 is more or less similar to both. The OM-D again tries to block the shadows a bit. I would be processing the OM-D on a fairly soft tone curve at all times to prevent this.
There is not much to choose here overall, so I give the G5 and OM-D first place with the GH3 a hair behind.
I had to really stretch to find the differences in some of those I mages. I would say that all three are close enough that you should not be freaking out over the differences at this ISO. You should spend far more time improving your technique and processing skills rather than fretting over perceived differences between these sensors.
In fact, I believe in choosing based on how the camera shoots and what it feels like in the hand. Thus, I am a Nikon and Panasonic fan. But YMMV of course.


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" I want to thank Frank Carr for all the great help in getting my 2020 Mazda CX-30 Certified Pre-owned vehicle. He went out of his way to bargain an awesome deal for me. If anyone needs someone that will go to bat for you, I would highly recommend Frank. "
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" I have owned Mazdas for many years and have been to several dealerships for service and purchase of my cars. Tyrone Mazda service department is the best. They are friendly and professional. My problem required leaving my car for a few days, but a loaner was provided with no hassle. Chris in service was thorough, attentive, explained everything, and did not try to sell me anything I did not need. I intend to continue as a customer, not only for service, but also to consider my next Mazda when the time comes. "
" Very responsive and easy to work with! "
" The service department has, without fail, been extraordinary with everyone of our Mazda vehicles over the years. When our vehicle is in service, we are kept informed of the status. On the very rare occasion when something additional is required and return trip is needed, they make sure the part is on hand for our appointment, they value our time! Also felt comfortable with the changes they implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping common touch surfaces clean, maintaining social distancing and of course, cleaning up the vehicle prior to returning it to us. Doing what they can to provide their clients peace of mind while we are there. "
" An all-around terrific experience. The whole team is customer service focused. Working with Frank Carr was fun and without the typical high pressure I felt at other dealerships. Frank even came in on his own time the next day to help me with all the new features in my Mazda 3. I felt at home here! Happy. "
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" This is the seventh Mazda we've owned, the last 4 purchased from Tyrone Square Mazda. It's a quality product, always highly recommended by Consumer Reports, and the people at this dealership consistently make it a great experience. Dariusz Chrzanowski and Ron Shultz are easy to work with and committed to their customers. We don't even bother to shop elsewhere. "
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" Recently traded in a 16 year old van for a Mazda 3. Nothing but good things to say about the people at Tyrone Square Mazda, especially Ted and Jeffery. They were gracious and respectful, answered all of my questions, quickly fulfilled all my requests, and, most importantly, made me feel comfortable. I couldn't be more pleased with the service and am delighted with the new car. "
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Friday, April 25, 2008
7 comments:
- Tao of Stieb said...
Oh, Spud.
- April 25, 2008 at 10:57 AM
- Jim Briggs said...
I don't have the heart to resurrect the blog anymore after basically getting owned by Stoeten (I'll admit when I've been called out on BS), but the sentiment remains the same. I just don't have a lot of confidence in Gibbons' ability to to corral attitudes or get players to focus. Of course, I'd love to have Jimmy Leyland right now and he's not exactly working wonders right now with the Tiggies.
Course, I believe a lot more in the Jays' pitching staff...
- April 25, 2008 at 12:11 PM
- Jim Briggs said...
that, and I sure as hell hope that Lind and Rolen provide a spark or - if you're searching for something more objective and meaningful - timely hitting.
- April 25, 2008 at 12:12 PM
- Andrew said...
Gibbons is a hands off manager trying to be a hands on manager. We can only speculate (stupid spineless media) about the real condition of the clubhouse and it's actual effect on the team. I think the only manager the Jays would consider is Cito Gaston. Barring the sudden availability of Jim Leyland or Terry Francona.
But you know what they say, nothing gets your act in gear like a good kick in the ass. I think the best thing for the team would be John Gibbons beating up Joe Inglett, sending him to the DL.
BTW, if that happens, my head will explode.
- April 25, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Don't forget there's a experienced manager in the first base coaches box every night...
The coronation of # 12 should be imminent.
- April 25, 2008 at 1:52 PM
- Tao of Stieb said...
Oh my god.
Don't nobody start the coronation of Ernie "Oopsie, Wrong Lineup" Whitt in the comments here.
Managing a bunch of indy-league scrubs in the Olympics is not the sort of experience necessary to run an major league club.
Plus, the Jays have pretty much tipped their hand that Brian Butterfield is next in line.
- April 25, 2008 at 2:24 PM
- Jim Briggs said...
Ernie did pretty much tip his hand as to his mental acumen on that one. I suppose we all have off days on our jobs, but Geezus, this is the big leagues and every day is an audition for tomorrow.
Butters may be 'next in line' but Gibbons was 'next in line' after Carlos Tosca was 'next in line' following the mighty Buck's departure. A real murderer's row of managerial expertise right there. Whatever the F that means.
I'm not the first and wouldn't be the last to say that I like Bobby Valentine, even if he was bad to Mike Wilner once.
- April 25, 2008 at 6:23 PM


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- Spend time in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia only, for those who don't have Vietnam on their bucket list
- 2 included flights to get you where you need to be faster so you can see more
- Travel on private coaches and local transport
- Great standard of accommodation incorporating local experiences such as the overnight train to Chiang Mai, and slow boat from Thailand to Laos – in comfort and at a relaxing pace
- Perfect mix of culture, iconic sights and chill out time.
Check-in to your hotel and head straight out to explore the massive, buzzing city of Bangkok.
It's a busy urban mix in this city: tuk-tuks flash past shrines and street side BBQs, traditional long-tail boats cruise past high rises, and locals, businessmen, travellers and monks share the streets.
Later, meet up with your Trip Manager and fellow travellers and find out about what's ahead of you. Afterwards, it's a free night - some of the group might head out and eat together.
Bangkok is a foodie's paradise and has over 50,000 places to eat at, from noodle stalls to gourmet restaurants. Some of the typical dishes you could try tonight at a local restaurant include phad thai (noodle dish), basil and chilli chicken or spicy papaya salad.
After dinner, ask your Trip Manager about Bangkok's ins and outs. Get some pointers before uncovering laid-back sidewalk beer gardens, hip clubs or cocktail bars during a fun night out.
You could scan the streets around the mythical travellers' hub of Khao San Road. Rummage through the markets and flex your bargaining skills negotiating for some fake designer goods, handicrafts, music or jewellery.
Otherwise, jump in a tuk-tuk and hit the eye-opening Patpong Night Market, with its neon lights and buzzing street life.
Day 1: Hotel
First stop this morning is Bangkok's incredible Royal Palace. It's 61 acres of stunning buildings, gleaming spires and multi-coloured murals. You'll learn about Thai beliefs and the Royal Family's lifestyle at Bangkok's most famous site and spiritual hot spot.
Visit the holiest Buddhist site in the country, the Emerald Buddha Temple. Your Local Guide will show you the epic murals, incredible architecture and tell you about the visiting pilgrims.
Next up: the klongs (canals) of Bangkok - you'll soon understand why this city is often dubbed 'Venice of the East'. Get around like a local on a typical Thai boat – it's perfect for taking in this sprawling metropolis from the water. You'll see the landmark Dawn Temple, the Royal Barge and some of the major hotels as we cruise along Bangkok's main artery, Chao Praya River.
The maze of backwater canals will give you a good look into everyday Thai life as we cruise past a jumble of buildings and houses, and see locals going about their day.
This afternoon, there's free time. A good starting point is the downtown area, with its high-rises, cool shopping plazas and international foods to try. For the hottest fashions, find your way to the shops in Siam Square. Pick up some Thai-designed clothes in one of the upscale stores or in one of the cute little boutiques that line the side streets.
Get lost in the thriving street life of Bangkok's Chinatown and explore its web of bustling alleyways. Food vendors sell all sorts of crazy Asian delicacies and the shops are packed from floor to ceiling with everything from kitsch knick-knacks to household items.
It's time to go local and board an overnight train to Chiang Mai. This trip is perfect for winding down after your hectic Bangkok experience, so plug in your MP3 and settle in for the night.
Day 2: Overnight Train Breakfast
- Long-tail boat tour of the waterways and canals
- Overnight train to Chiang Mai
- M: Group Photo at Bangkok's Grand Palace US$5
Wake up in chilled-out Chiang Mai, Thailand's pretty, second largest city.
After breakfast, our Local Guide takes everyone to the stunning Wat Phra That temple and gives you insight into this sacred site that sits on the tallest mountain overlooking the city. Listen to pilgrims ringing bells, take part in Buddhist rituals - maybe even receive a blessing by a Buddhist monk. Check out the gorgeous architecture, highlighted in vivid reds, golds and greens. Keep your camera handy for amazing vistas over the city and surrounding countryside.
If you have time during the afternoon, head in to discover Chiang Mai's old quarter. Surrounded by a moat and ancient walls, packed with over 300 temples, the city's heart is great to explore on foot. Otherwise, relax and try a world-famous Thai massage.
Later choose our optional hands-on cooking experience. Learn about Thai food and culture by accompanying an expert local chef to buy key ingredients at one of Chiang Mai's markets. Then cook up a storm and feast on the results at the end!
Afterwards, walk off dinner and take a look around the sprawling night bazaar, where you'll find bargains, Buddhas, lanterns and fake designer goods.
Day 3: Hotel Breakfast
- A visit to the mountain-side Buddhist temple of Wat Prat That
- M: Thai Cooking Class US$30
Travel through a landscape of rice paddies to Chiang Rai, a quiet town that is the gateway to trekking in the surrounding hills.
In our optional trip here, you'll find out about traditional hill tribe people, like the Akha, Yao, Lahu and Karen (long-neck peoples) and their culture.
Back in Chiang Rai, take a walk around the former imperial city and see the old city walls. Have dinner amongst the locals at the town's night bazaar and maybe head to a Thai disco with some friends afterwards.
Day 4: Hotel Breakfast
- Explore a local night bazaar
- M: Akha & Yao Hilltribes visit US$25
Today, cross the border into laid-back Laos, South East Asia's only land-locked country. Having recently opened its doors to foreigners, Laos has pretty much kept its traditional lifestyle alive with lots of untouched nature and really friendly locals.
Travel down the famous Mekong River on our own private boat. Catch some sun, read a book or listen to some tunes as you take in the wild beauty of the countryside. You'll soon understand why the river is the region's lifeline, doubling as both a transport route and food source. Glide past remote villages, hillside crop farms, bamboo fish traps and watch locals enjoying a swim.
Our night stop is the riverside village of Pakbeng, where you'll truly be off the beaten track and can experience a bit of rural Laos living. We'll be staying in a simple, local guesthouse.
Stretch your legs and walk around tiny Pakbeng's markets for a closer look at life in this remote trading-post village.
Day 5: Guesthouse Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
- Travel in a traditional private boat with on-board meals
Back on board the boat this morning, we continue cruising down the Mekong, past thick forests and mountains.
Next stop: the Pak Ou caves. Our Local Guide will fill you in on gorgeous Tam Ting Cave and the locals' beliefs about this sacred spot. The caves are set into a limestone cliff, just above the water where the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers join. The Tam Ting Cave has been used for centuries as the final resting place for over 4,000 images of Buddha.
Get ready for the travellers' favourite: Luang Prabang. A former mountain kingdom, Luang Prabang is now a colourful cultural hub soaked in history. This stunning town has lots of character. Gold decorated temples, beautiful Royal buildings, saffron-robed monks and the rundown elegance of its French colonial past all combine to give Luang Prabang its unique charm.
Our Local Guide will give you a fun intro to the UNESCO World Heritage listed old-town on 2-wheels. You'll get a feel for another era, as we roll past time-worn French mansions, ancient temples and cobblestone lanes. Visit Wat Xiang Thong, Luang Prabang's most historic monastery, to learn about Buddhism and see the temple's rich decorations.
Later, if you're feeling energetic, we'll walk up Mt Phu Si to a hill-top stupa to catch stunning views and a sunset over the town and temples.
With a free evening, uncover the colourful stalls at Luang Prabang's pretty night market. It's an easy-going place to shop for fabrics, bamboo lamps, paper umbrellas, silks, silver and crafts. Snack on spring rolls, baguettes, noodles or BBQ at one of the open-air street eateries.
Day 6: Hotel Lunch, Breakfast
- Bike tour of the UNESCO-listed town
Start the day by getting into the spirit of the town and wake up early for the monks' procession and ritual giving of alms. The combination of first morning light and the monks' orange robes is great for photos & is a truly unique experience before you farewell Luang Prabang.
Today you'll get to take a trip to the nearby Kuang Si Falls for a swim and a bit of nature. The impressive 60 metre falls cascade into cool pools – perfect for taking a dip. You can also do easy hikes around this area or meet the bears of the Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre.
Culture-wise, pay a visit to the Royal Palace museum for a taste of local history. Check out the French-built palace that mixes up French and Laotian styles. You can also see Phra Bang, one of Laos' most sacred images of Buddha, as well as brilliantly coloured murals, religious art and royal relics.
For something different, check out what's going on down by the river. Sit back on the bank with a Beer Lao and watch daily life, as livestock and produce are loaded onto tiny boats, and locals cool off in the Mekong.
Day 7: Hotel Breakfast
This morning's spectacular drive winds its way down to riverside Vang Vieng, known for its dramatic limestone karsts (rock formations) and outdoor adventure activities. With cliffs, tunnels, caves, caverns and a river, there's plenty of ways to get active and turn up the energy levels.
Vang Vieng is a backpackers' hub, so it has loads of different restaurant choices. Eat local, feast on some Indian food or grab an Italian-style pizza with your travel buddies.
Day 8: Hotel Breakfast
Today, get hold of a map and take off at your own pace to explore the surrounding countryside. Cover more on a bike (your Trip Manager can organise one for you). There are a whole lot of limestone caves, swimming holes, tunnels and bunkers once used against invaders to discover.
Or maybe you prefer to relax riverside and soak up the chilled-out Lao vibes of this stopover.
Wind down the day with your friends and catch a sunset at a riverside bar or an island watering-hole.
Day 9: Hotel Breakfast
This morning it's on to Vientiane. Compact, cosmopolitan and the nation's capital, Vientiane shows influences of old Chinese and Vietnamese merchant family traditions, French colonialism, expat lifestyle and socialism.
Get your bearings when you take a city tour with our Local Guide and your Trip Manager. We start with a visit to COPE, a charity project where victims of UXO (unexploded ordinance), among others, learn to use their new prosthetic limbs and train in new work skills. Hear about Laos' troubled past as one of the world's most bombed nations, about the victims, and what's being done at this centre to help those in need.
Next we view Pha That Luang stupa, Vientiane's main site and Laos' most important religious symbol. Your Local Guide knows about the legends behind the golden stupa, its rough past and its restoration. Check out the 45 metre spire rising above the massive lotus petals.
Visit Patuxai, Laos' answer to Paris' Arc de Triomphe – a monument that combines French design and Laotian artwork. Climb to the top and see the surrounds of Vientiane or check out the surrounding park, which is a favourite local hang out.
Day 10: Hotel Breakfast, Dinner
- City tour of the Laotian capital
- Visit COPE support & rehab centre
Travel by plane into Cambodia this morning, a country with fantastic food, mind-blowing ancient temples and a complex history.
Phnom Penh is the capital and a bustling, busy city with pretty tree-lined boulevards and gleaming palaces. It also holds stark reminders of the country's dark history.
Learn about the Khmer Rouge and Cambodia's troubled, recent past when we visit the 'Killing Fields' mass graves. Our Local Guide will then take you for a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum where you can walk through the prisoners' former living quarters and see the chilling documentation of atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge. Often our Guides have a personal story they want to share about their experience during the regime.
Day 11: Hotel Breakfast
- City tour and visit to the Khmer Rouge "Killing Fields" genocide sites
- Experience modern Cambodian cuisine at a restaurant where former disadvantaged youth are trained in hospitality.
Catch a flight this morning and land in small-town Siem Reap, where cafes, bars and restaurants spill out of French style shophouses.
We'll jump on a private wooden boat and head out on Tonle Sap, South East Asia's biggest fresh water lake to experience a unique way of life. Our Local Guide will tell you about the floating villages found here. We also make a stop at a crocodile farm in the middle of the lake.
Back on land, you can explore more of Siem Reap at your own pace. You've got free time to visit the Psar Chas (old market) for handicrafts and exotic fresh produce.
Known for its tasty food, Siem Reap serves up traditional meals and Khmer food with a twist, as well as international dishes for those missing Western tastes.
Ideas for dinner include ordering a meal from one of the food stalls at Psar Chas. Try out bai cha (Khmer fried rice) or chicken curry. Otherwise try a meal in an atmospheric colonial building that has been transformed into a cool restaurant or bar.
For a dose of culture, go and see a traditional Apsara dance performance – an ancient Cambodian art form. The performance still reflects the Royal style of the original court with stunning costumes of silk and sequins.
Day 12: Hotel Breakfast
Get ready for an incredible day with a visit to the jaw-droppingly beautiful Angkor Wat Temples. Start early with a visit to watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. The heart-stopping combo of soft light, lily-filled waterways and an intricately carved temple will give you goose bumps.
Our Local Guide will share epic stories of the Khmer Empire, telling you about the sacred sites found here and the Hindu gods that feature on the amazing wall sculptures.
After a guided tour around this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, we head back to the hotel for a break. Use the time to cool off in the pool or to have a siesta during the heat of the day.
In the afternoon, we return to the temples to take a look at Angkor Thom, with its four massive faces carved out of rock – each one looking towards different compass points. Explore the jumble of 54 towers, 216 repeated faces, little rooms and spaces that make up Bayon. Imagine what the 19th Century explorers originally uncovered when you see Ta Prohm temple slowly being swallowed by the jungle - this was the temple made famous in the movie 'Tomb Raider'.
Tonight, play some pool, hang out with your friends and venture down Pub Street for a fun night out.
Day 13: Hotel Breakfast
- Travel by tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and watch sunrise over the ruins
- Visit the vine-covered Ta Prohm temple, as seen in "Tomb Raider"
Our tour ends this morning after breakfast. Say goodbye to your travel buddies and Tour Manager.
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Penn State DuBois to Hold Gas Industry Training in February
DuBOIS – Penn State DuBois will offer the ShaleNET Floor Hand Training Class again this February to meet the Natural Gas Industry's demand of skilled workers in entry-level jobs.
Individuals interested in the class should attend one of two information sessions scheduled for 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8; and 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, in Room 209 of the DEF Building at Penn State DuBois. The information sessions will cover the details of the training program, review the job demands and expectations of floor hands, and complete the registration process for the full class in February.
This is the second Floor Hand Training Class to be offered at the campus. All graduates of the first class, held last February, were placed in jobs shortly after completing the program.
Penn State DuBois has partnered with several organizations connected to the Natural Gas Industry to offer training that will prepare individuals for careers in the Marcellus Shale boom at very little cost. The Floor Hand Training Program provides all of the training and certifications the students in the program need to enter the workforce on a gas well drilling site as a floor hand. All costs for this class and the ShaleNET program are covered by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Floor hands operate and maintain drilling systems and pumps by connecting and disconnecting pipes, inspecting derricks, cleaning and oiling derricks, and performing other general maintenance tasks around the rig.
Military veterans returning from active service and dislocated workers interested in Shale Industry jobs are encouraged to attend the information session.
This training program is a product of the collaboration between the Shale Training and Education Center (ShaleTEC) at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, ShaleNet, the North Central Workforce Investment Board, Superior Energy Resources, Pennsylvania CareerLink, and Penn State DuBois.
Once the training program is completed, the graduates will also have the opportunity to attend a job fair at Penn State DuBois that will help them land a job right away.
According to ShaleNET, the Marcellus Shale deposit will yield decades of gas production. The drilling of a single well requires 400 people working in nearly 150 occupations.
Class size is limited to a total number of 17 students. To reserve your seat for either information session, log on to www.dubois.psu.edu or call 814-375-4772.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Penn State DuBois to Hold Gas Industry Training in February
Penn State DuBois to Hold Gas Industry Training in February
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I am so excited to be teaming up with Jenny Raulli from Bloom Designs Online for Chillin' and Grillin', the ultimate summer Pinterest party happening this Wednesday, May 22nd at 9pm EST/6pm PST. We have enlisted the help of DIYer/actress/momista, Tori Spelling and some amazing party bloggers/stylists to bring you the best summer entertaining ideas. We will also be giving away some fabulous prizes during the hour.
We are ready to kick off summer. Come join us!
Here's what you can do:
Head on over to Pinterest and follow our Chillin' and Grillin' Pinterest Board
- Join us Wednesday, May 22 at 9pm EST/6pm PST and watch our hostesses pin their favorite summer entertaining ideas. We hope you will re-pin your favorite ideas, add comments, and look for special prize pins!
- Prizes will be pinned during the hour. Click on the prize pins and you will be taken to the site to enter a Rafflecopter drawing.
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My First Pair of Gloves with Marly BirdIf you're smitten with mittens then you will be gleeful about gloves! Don't let all those fingers frighten you away from these wonderful winter accessories. Marly Bird will show you how to turn any mitten pattern into a glove (or fingerless glove if texting is your thing) and help you master fingers and eliminate holes.
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Sharp scissors, notebook, pen or pencil with an eraser, stitch markers, blunt tapestry needles (large and small), flexible tape measure, small calculator, and needles & crochet hooks of various sizes.
HomeworkWith size 8 dpns or 2 circular needles and light colored worsted weight yarn cast-on 40 sts. Join to work in the round and work k1, p1 rib for 3"


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From the movie This is Spinal Tap, Marty DiBergi interviewing David St. Hubbins:
Marty: David St. Hubbins…I must admit I've never heard anybody with that name.
David: It's an unusual name. Well, he was an unusual saint. He's not a very well known saint.
Marty: Oh, there actually is, uh, there was a Saint Hubbins?
David: That's right, yes.
Marty: What was he the saint of?
David: He was the patron saint of quality footwear.
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From "Tajiks weigh ban on 'bad names'" (Turkish Weekly) which I found while researching names in Tajikistan:
Among older generations, it is not uncommon in Tajikistan to see first names like Khoshok (Fodder), Sangak (Small Stone), Istad (Should Stay), or Pocho (Son-in-Law.)
The reasoning behind the unusual eponyms can be attributed to the superstition that giving a child an unflattering name will make them less desirable, and thus prevent God from taking them away.
[Names like these are often described as "apotropaic," which is based on the Greek word apotropaios, which means "turning away (evil)."]
From "Keeping the data trackers honest" (Washington Post) by columnist Catherine Rampell:
Meinrath says he wastes a lot of time each month trying to correct faulty automated interpretations about him. He's a man named Sascha, after all, and corporations irksomely address him as "Mrs." a lot.
From "Transportation" (Full Grown People) by Wendy Wisner:
The little girl never made it to America.
My grandmother didn't know how she died. And I was too shocked to ask.
"They named me Nachama, which means comfort, because I was her replacement," she said.
But no one ever called her that. Her name was Emma.
Vogue editor Anna Wintour (in the February 2011 issue) writing about Tucson-born model Arizona Muse:
When I look at Arizona, I see shadows of Linda Evangelista and Natalia Vodianova, but most of all I see her, a gorgeous, smart, grown-up. And how could anyone resist someone with that name?
From an interview with musician Zella Day (Huffington Post) by Michael Bialas:
What's the inside story behind your name?
ZD: Zella is from the 1840s. My parents got married in Jerome, Arizona. And when they were getting married, they were looking for baby names. And there was a book of the town's history in Jerome, and they were scouting locations for the wedding. And they just walked into a museum and they were looking through this book. And one of the main coal miner's wives was named Zella — 1842. There's actually a song on the record called "Jerome." That's about the ghostly woman behind my name.
From "Destiny" at the blog Futility Closet:
The pickle industry's "man of the year" in 1948 was named Dill L. Pickle.
I can't think of anything to say about this.


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