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Yes, you read right... he was visiting his girlfriend who lived up north. MAN! That totally put a damper on my ideas, because I had every intention of pursuing Cute, Big Jerk Guy
Back to the drawing board for me.
A few weeks later Sister and I went to another church activity. This time it was a dance. Totally fun. I am all about dancing. There were a few guys there that were phenomenal dancers, and I kind of gravitated toward them. The only reason I tell you this is because I hooked up with a guy at that activity, who my bishop later set me up with on a date. Good intentions, I thought I really liked him, but that was a flop. Ya, he told me he was interested in a serious relationship, but he happened to tell a few other girls at church the same thing. He was juggling 4 of us at once. Not my idea of a serious relationship.
I had a few other relationships over the next few months, but nothing really came of any of them.
Fast forward to December...
Sister and I got a call from the Cute, Big Jerk Guy. He needed us to help out at another church activity. ANYTHING for the Cute, Big Jerk Guy (who really was not much of a jerk). After said activity he came back to my apartment with a friend of his and Sister and I had fun visiting. That was the beginning of the every-day-come-over-to-see-me trend. Seriously, he was over everyday. I loved it. This totally hot guy was coming over to visit with me and my sister. Little did I know at this point that his friend has called "DIBS" on me. Cute, Big Jerk Guy agreed not to pursue, why would he? He still had a girlfriend (or so I thought).
After coming back from Christmas Break Cute, Big Jerk Guy came over with his friend to visit. His friend, Joe, asked me out. WHAT? Not him... I didn't want him to ask me out. I wanted Cute, Big Jerk Guy to ask me out, but I knew he was taken... That is when I found out that over Christmas Break Cute, Big Jerk Guy made the break. He dumped the girl. WOOHOO! But not so much since it was pretty obvious Joe liked me and it is kinda rude to jones on a friend.
After one date, though, Joe got the hint and realized how much I dug on Cute, Big Jerk Guy. Joe, being a genius at helping others with their relationship woes called up Cute, Big Jerk Guy and said something like, "You like her, she likes you. If you don't do something about it she is going to get tired of this and give up." BRILLIANCE! This phone call happened to be the night of my birthday party (Ya, I threw myself a big party- my way of trying to be happy when I was sad not to be getting the guy I was really interested in). The party was great. Cute, Big Jerk Guy showed up for a little bit, but then left. Sucky because I was left to dance with the 4-timing ex. who wouldn't leave the party. I did have a lot of fun, though. Getting that phone call was the BEST EVER, though. We agreed to meet up the next day at my place after he got off of work.
The next morning Sister and my roommate decided to go snowboarding. Usually I was up for this, especially since it was a holiday and no school. I hadn't told them about my scheduled meeting with Cute, Big Jerk Guy and thought maybe it wasn't the right time to tell them since I really didn't know what the outcome of said meeting was going to be. They tried to convince me to go with them. Great day for boarding. They were even going to spring for the cost. How is a girl supposed to turn that down? I'll tell you how- the thought of having a private meeting with Cute, Big Jerk Guy helped me stick to my guns. I was staying home.
Got all my homework done waiting for Cute, Big Jerk Guy to come over. When I finally heard the knock my heart skipped a beat. Actually, I think it just stopped. I had to give myself CPR just to get it started again. I opened the door and their stood my Adonis. Yummy! He came in and we kicked back in the living room. Started to chat about his day at work. Finally, he looked over at me and said, "Well, enough about me...What do you think of me?" I smiled and said, "I think you're HOT!" I actually said that. Can you believe it???
His reaction? While I was busy being beet red he looked at me and said, "I think you're hot too." At least we are in agreement.
To Be Continued...
Theme song- the song I played at my party that reminded me of Cute, Big Jerk Guy. Back to Good by Matchbox 20.
Monday, August 31, 2009
(Part II) This is just the beginning
Yes, you read right... he was visiting his girlfriend who lived up north. MAN! That totally put a damper on my ideas, because I had every intention of pursuing Cute, Big Jerk Guy
From the brain of MakingChanges at 12:46 PM
Thursday, August 27, 2009
(Part I) In the Beginning
I really wanted pictures for this post, but I didn't have a chance to scan some in. Ya, we met back in the day of real film cameras. *gasp*
You asked for it, so here is part one. If you know some of this story just bear with me.
I moved to Utah (Provo to be exact) 5 weeks after returning home from serving a Mormon mission in Idaho. (Can you believe I was called to go to such an exotic place?) I moved in with my fabulous sister, who was attending BYU. I wasn't starting school until the winter semester, but after having lived away from home for 4 years I wasn't about to live at home again. (Did that make sense?)
My first Monday in Provo my sister and I went to a church activity (FHE- for those who speak Mormon). As we pulled up to the house where the activity was being held (for young single adults) my sister noticed a guy walking up to the door. Since she had already been living there she knew the guy, at least a little. She pointed to him and told me something like, "That guy is so cute." I looked over and there really was a cute guy. It only made me that much more excited to get inside for the activity.
That night, after a quick religious message, we played games and mingled. Sister and I had a chance to mozy on over to the cute guy and introduce ourselves. That was about it, but man, I felt some sparkage going on.
About a month later, at a similar activity (FHE again) we were carving pumpkins. My sister and I sat down next to the cute guy we had met the month before and started working on our pumpkins. The cute guy was working on one himself, so we started conversing, just the 3 of us. It was a lot of fun. I learned he was a very talented artist. His pumpkin ROCKED!
After said activity the group all decided to head over to BYU's famous Creamery for some well-deserved ice-cream.
My sister and I both chose an ice cream sundae- yummy! (doesn't that sound good?) Standing behind us in line, waiting to pay was the cute guy. Sister and I looked back and smiled. Then the bomb dropped...
Cute guy smiled, looked at us, looked at our ice-cream and said, "You guys are eating that? Do you know how many calories are in that?"
Translation into woman language- "You are fat and really shouldn't be eating that." Since I am a woman, I heard the female translation and dropped my face. Did this jerk really insinuate I was fat???? I know I still have a few extra pounds from the mission, but seriously, what jerk says that to a girl????
Cute, now big jerk guy kept on munching on his ice-cream, smiling, so proud of himself. (I am supposed to tell you at this point that he was smiling because he was eating the same thing as we were and he thought he was being funny.)
After paying for out goods Sister and I had to leave because we worked together at a graveyard custodial job (very fashionable college job). As we were walking to our car Cute, Big Jerk Guy said goodbye and then said, "Don't forget to hit the treadmills."
That was IT! This was WAR! She and I divided and conquerred. He ran back in. I took one door, Sister took the other and we found him "hiding" at the counter eating away. We both took a slug at his arm and left to take our rotund bodies to work.
Early the next morning, after work, we returned to our apartment to a very sweet message from Cute, Big Jerk Guy apologizing to us. He really felt comfortable with us after the pumpkin carving so he thought he could joke with us but realized it probably came off totally rude. Isn't that sweet?
Sister and I devised a brilliant plan. We made brownies and took them over to his house the next afternoon, inviting him to "get fat" with us. That is when we found out that he was out of town visiting his girlfriend for the rest of the week.
WHAT? A girlfriend? Crap.
To Be Continued...
Oh, and the theme song for today- Eve 6's Inside Out, which was popular back when we first met. (suggested by FiM)
ps the FiM is going to have to be revealed later in the story because it fits. Keep coming up with ideas. I'm still curious as to what you think.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
I guess I have never told y'all about how Hubby and I met. I think I am going to give him a different name on my blog, just so you know. From here on out he will forever be known as FiM. What does it mean? I'm gonna let y'all guess and then I will tell you tomorrow. Curious to know what you really think.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all of your suggestions. I know that with my family curse and all, me actually admitting to being at a loss for blog topics is begging the universe to kick my in the backside, push me to the ground, step on my, pull my hair then spit in my face, but I can't take it back now. Thanks Nutty Hampster Chick for pointing that out. Next time you need to tell me this BEFORE I post it.
It's kind of like praying for more patience, right? You ask for patience and you are given more trials in which you need patience. My question- how is that exactly supposed to work?
Back to my topic. Beginning tomorrow you are all going to be gifted with the story of me and FiM. It isn't even Christmas yet. Not on the calendars, but here is it always Christmas. I am always a giver. (keep nodding your heads, just humor me, k?) I am going to have to tell it in a series because there is actually a lot to it. Ya, the short of it is we met, fell in love and got married. But how did we meet? I'll tell you. How did we fall in love? I'm here with the answer. When did we fall in love? Yup, there's another question I will bestow the answer upon you. And finally, I will give you all the gory, lovely, hideous, romantic details of our en-gag-ment and wedding. Finally, I am going to end with what I like to call, "If I could have done it different, here's what it would be..."
Did I wet your appetites for more? Sure hope so. Hope to see you all back here tomorrow and for the next week.
And, so as not to disappoint you, YES, I will be putting in more embarrassing moments from my life. I wasn't kidding when I said I am a walking embarrassment ready to happen.
For today's theme song I randomly went to my iTunes and hit shuffle. Then I hit forward until I hit a song I was inspired to play for you. Ya, that's cheating, I know. Maybe I should have let it be the first song, but I wasn't really in the mood for the first 4 songs that came up. That's when Willie Nelson's "Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys" came on and I knew it was the right choice. Enjoy!
From the brain of MakingChanges at 2:07 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
I need some inspiration
Today I am going to start off my post by telling you what the theme song is. You really shouldn't be too surprised since hopefully you read the title. You're the Inspiration by Chicago. Wait for it... it takes you back doesn't it? Dates me, eh? I have great memories of this song...
David Roper
Grandma's birthday party
Uncle Dean's car
Me, looking at David, swooning.
Me, thinking this song was all about us.
Me- I was like 12 or something. Ya, I was deep back then.
So, the reason for the song- I am needing some inspiration. That's where you come in. I need some help on this one. I am out of topics.
I am sure that my crazy offspring can help me with this one, but for once I really would like to have a boring, nothing exciting week. Nothing to blog about that happens. Yesterday filled my quota of excitement.
Okay, so what do you want to know about me? What do you want me to write about? Do you have random questions? I'll help you out. If I can't, I'll just lie. Maybe I'll convince you I know what I am doing here.
Are you game? Leave a comment. I need lots of ideas...
Thanks (in advance). I know you won't let me down.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 11:37 AM
Monday, August 24, 2009
Why Would I Make This Up?
You all remember MMIT, right? My Mischief Maker In Training. The youngest. The light in my life. My miracle baby.
Since the older offspring are in school now I get to focus on my baby. Or rather, she gets to run wild while I do other things, not having to entertain my older children.
I have been wanting to work on potty training this lovely little girl for a while. Diapers are expensive! So, what better time than now? We started last week, and as of today she has only managed to pee in the toilet once. She loves the panties! Really she does, but not enough to not use them like she would a diaper. Sad thing for mom is that panties don't contain like diapers do.
I can hear you all saying right now- She isn't ready. Ya, I know. Maybe I'm not ready to give it my all, but I really don't want to buy diapers anymore. I keep thinking that the light will turn on and she will magically know how it's done.
Now, today--->
I was visiting the blogosphere when I hear this-
UMM- "Mom, Malia just peed her panties."
Mom- "Where is she?"
UMM- "On the counter getting fruit snacks."
I raced into the kitchen. Yup, there she was in all her peed on glory. Reaching for a fruit snack. Pee trickling down her leg. And what was that I smelled? CRAP! Literally.
For most of you this would only be a matter of bleaching your counter or tearing it out to put a new one in. My problem is that I am not the best housekeeper. I have a stack of mail on my counter. It is also the catch-all for my kids. Don't know where it goes? Let's put it on the counter.
Not only did MMIT soil my counter, but she also soiled my mail. Who needs to look through bills anyway?
Bill Collector- "Ma'am (I hate being called Ma'am, just so you know), why is your payment late?"
Me- "My daughter peed on my bills."
Hey, that's better than my dog ate it. And it's more believable, right?
So, now I have to go through my pile, throw away the gross stuff, clean off the counter, and rerun the dishwasher. Oh, did I fail to mention the CLEAN dishes were in full shot of the flowing pee? Ya, my dishwasher was open, airing off so I could have one of my offspring empty it later. Now it is going to have to be much later since I am rerunning it and the dishes will be wet again.
You all are jealous of my life. (I have to tell myself that or I would probably hide in my closet, rocking myself back and forth, murmuring something incoherent.)
Theme song- Parents just don't understand by the Fresh Prince (aka Will Smith, back in the day)
From the brain of MakingChanges at 12:49 PM
Thursday, August 20, 2009
What would you do...
For a Klondike Bar?
I'll tell you what I would do...
- I would do my kids' homework.
- I would clean my toilet (ya, I have to be bribed to do this one).
- I would force myself to sit through 4 episodes of Hannah Montana (but that is my limit).
- I would let my friends take me out on their boat (Ya, I'd suffer for some ice cream).
- I would not shower (but only for 1 day- after that, it isn't really worth it).
- Sleep in late (isn't that good of me?).
- Lay off of Facebook (even for a day).
- Stop blogging.
- Give up chocolate.
- Get up early.
To top it off I am making my famous cookies as I type. Multi-tasking! I am so talented!
If you want some cookies you better get over here. (Or if you leave a nice comment to me I will send the recipe to you.) Seriously, they are famous!
Theme Song- Just a fun one that I totally love- Going with the song from yesterday- COOL RIDER from Grease 2.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 12:41 PM
My To Do List for the School Year
These days I'm all about the list. My sister and I were talking and she suggested that I make lists each day so I can get things done. No matter how small a detail (like get dressed) add it to the list and I will be able to see all that I have accomplished. So, now that the school year is FINALLY here I thought I'd make a list of what I plan to accomplish. Keep in mind this is just a rough draft. I will be adding more as the school year progresses and I figure out how I really want to be spending my time.
- Play TONS of Facebook games.
- Sleep in.
- Blog more frequently.
- Create more embarrassing moments to blog about (this one shouldn't be too hard for me).
- Take my kids to school in my pajamas.
- Wax more often.
- Perfect my Sudoku skills.
- Figure out why my toilet makes a gurgling sound.
- Download more songs on my iPod.
- Prove the DaVinci Code is true!
- Watch some seriously great chick flicks.
- De-crap my house.
- Whiten my teeth.
- Visualize a skinnier me (cuz that is probably as close to skinny as I'll ever get).
- Don't get pregnant.
- Make at least one meal a day for my family.
Theme Song- Back to School, Again from Grease 2 Soundtrack!
From the brain of MakingChanges at 7:17 AM
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Is it possible????
Can an already insane person have a complete breakdown??? Cuz I am on the edge, and I'm about to tip over into the abyss of insanity (again).
Summer is almost over, the kids are going to be in school again (thank heaven!!!), and it came just in the nick of time. I only have one nerve left and it is starting to fizzle.
Here is a glimpse into my insane world...
What the what??? All of this can be yours. Simply neglect to pull the bottom drawer of your oven out and clean under it for 4 years. Pretty simple. (simply disgusting)
Does this look like the face of sanity? I didn't think so.
One of my highest goals in life is to look like we live in a trailer park. Check that one off of my list. Thanks to my half nekked son for running around outside with only a shirt and underwear on.
She was the first to fall asleep at the party. We stuck her diaper in the freezer since she isn't big enough for a bra. Don't worry, it wasn't a messy diaper.
Right back at ya fella.
Theme song- Ding Dong the Witch is Dead from the Wizard of Oz. Hopefully with my kids back in school my witchy side will disappear, to be replaced by a more efficient, patient, loving me. (Don't hold your breath, though.)
From the brain of MakingChanges at 3:17 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
It was only a dream
I took my kids to the beach. It was more like a river-type beach. Having a great time. I trusted my kids enough to not make them wear life jackets or floaties. I'm such a great mom, I know.
As I'm watching them I keep my eye on their heads and make sure that I know where they each are.
All of a sudden my baby, MMIT is nowhere to be found. I start screaming and looking around. Other people come to help but we have no luck. She isn't there.
By this time I am crying hysterically, yet I feel numb. My baby is gone. What have I done? I let this happen.
I won't give up, though. I have friends who won't give up, so we search for hours, up and down the river.
I look over to my left and see my friend dragging my Fully-dressed baby out of the water, face down. I scream, I know she is gone, but I hope.
Then, my baby turns her head and smiles at me. She is okay. I run to her, grab her, and continue to cry until I wake up.
Dream sequence over.
Tell me this... would you take your kids the beach anytime soon after this dream? Should it tell me something that while I was going through trauma my baby ended it with smiling at me?
Theme song- Just a dream by Carrie Underwood.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 12:52 PM
Monday, August 17, 2009
Like mother like daughter
I'm just so proud. Yes, my baby is like her momma. Maybe I should be sad for her.
Anyway, this morning I got woken up (poor English- deal with it) by sticky hands. The kids had waffles while I slept. Malia is like her mom in that she does not like to be sticky or dirty. So, onto my bed she climbed to let me know that she was sticky and I needed to fix it.
Really, there was so much sticky that only a bath would fix the problem. I needed to get up anyway, so I grabbed my essentials and headed into the bathroom with baby to take a shower.
Don't judge me. She's only 2 and I don't think she is going to be anymore traumatized than she already is by being my daughter.
Once we were all clean we hopped out of the shower (actually I creaked out because I don't really do much hopping these days) and wrapped ourselves in towels. I know I am not the only one who does this, but before I get all wrapped up I wrap my hair in a twisty towel. Ya, you know, I look like I have a turban on my head. You all do it, admit it.
So, baby saw me with the towel on my head and wanted to get in on that action. Had to snap a photo for posterity. NO judging me on the fact that I look HORRIBLE, no make-up, puffy eyes from lack of sleep and I am half nekked.
And look, she tried to do it herself.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 1:40 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2009
NPSA Saturday Edition
I really don't have to preface this too much. Just let me tell you, this is neglectful parenting at its finest.
The band- The Offspring
The song- Pretty Fly
The words- "Give it to me baby, uh huh, uh huh!"
The ages, 8 and 4. Ya, I'm teaching them well.
Theme song is on the video, so no need for another one.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
My heart and dreams are shattered.
Remember back in the day when I admitted to my fixation with Scots? Love the kilt, love the plaid, love the accent, everything.
Well, the other day I was talking to a friend of mine. She and I (although very different ages- she is 70) have really gotten to know each other and I love her. She comes off all tough, but really she is a teddy bear.
Anyhow, she and I were talking and I found out something new about her. She served an LDS mission in Scotland. Dream come true for me. For her? Not so much. I was aghast. How in the world did she make it home without a handsome Scot? Didn't she find the men manly and sexy?
Apparently not.
I guess the "Braveheart" and "Outlander" view of Scotsmen isn't completely accurate. Who would have thought?
She served mostly in the outlying countrysides and told me that most of the men were smell and she could count on one hand the number of guys she met that didn't have missing front teeth. Of those that did still have their front teeth all of them had wrotten teeth. Hmmm, now, that? Not so sexy. Maybe I'll just stick with my Lover! He is part Scot, isn't smelly (at least not all of the time) and he has all of his teeth. Ya, I think he is a sexy beast and I think if I could just get him into a kilt (traditional style) he would be darn-near perfect. But, I would only want him in the kilt for me. I don't need any of you's running after him.
Theme- Got whatever it is by Zac Brown Band. Just replace all of the feminine pronouns with masculine pronouns, k?
From the brain of MakingChanges at 1:45 PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
First off
Thanks to everyone for your positive words, prayers, vibes that you sent my way. Life isn't a shiny new penny for me right now, (trust me, I would have spent it already if it was) but I think we do have a few polished rocks now. Rocks don't count for much in the currency exchange, but if they did I would be RICH! Now, if only there was a way to make house dust have value I really would be in the filthy rich group. Anyway, thanks y'all! Luv ya!
I wanted to share a funny. If you don't find it funny, or if you don't admit to doing the same thing you have issues.
I have ALWAYS been a music lover. There are certain types I don't like as much, but if I have a choice between silence and music I will choose music everytime. (Some people tell me that is because I am not comfortable with my own thoughts- obviously they know me quite well!) Anyhow, when I was younger I specifically remember some songs that I would sing... the wrong words to.
Yes, I said it.
I know you have done it too.
Admit it!
You wanna know one that I still remember because my sister totally made fun of me for it. I am leaving open today for the whole world to make fun of me. Not only because I sang the wrong words, but also because of the song it was.
Back in the day when really the only music I listened to was country (I am more open with my music taste now) I loved Billy Ray. Yes, that is Billy Ray Cyrus. You know, the father of Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus. Ya, I was one of the Achy-Breaky-Hearted.
I'm waiting for the judging and laughter to stop.
Still waiting.
Really people, when are you going to stop?
Okay, I guess I am just going to have to go on with you still rolling on the floor.
There is a part in the song when he sings:
You can tell your ma I moved to Arkansas
Or you can tell your dog to bite my leg
Or tell your brother Cliff who's fist can tell my lips
He never really liked me anyway
Well, I thought it said:
"Or you can tell your dog about my leg."
About what, you ask? No idea. I'm not the one who wrote the song. Do song lyrics ever make sense?
So, there you go. Keep laughing. Are you gonna admit to any lyrical mistakes you have made?
I am getting the last laugh here because you have already had to listen to today's theme song- heehee! Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 12:43 PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
From the brain of MakingChanges at 12:22 PM
Monday, August 10, 2009
In which I want to pull my hair out
Do you know how men are always complaining that women are too cryptic? We don't just say what we mean?
You know how they also say, "Don't come to me with your problems unless you want me to give you solutions"???
If your man doesn't say this then you are pretty lucky. Mine does. He likes to fix my issues. Which is so manly of him. I feel like we live in caveman times with him dragging me by my hair (so sexy).
So, this past week (and weekend especially) I realized- these are all excuses for men to just not listen to us. If we come to them with problems and we need a solution- they will just say something like "I am just here to listen. You will appreciate it more if you fix this yourself." Now that is not so sexy. I am feeling like I am the one dragging Mr. Caveman round and I am trying to fix things.
Anyhow, I really want my caveman to be Mr. Fix-It Caveman right now. And I don't mean "Let it all go to helk" and that is fixing it. I want him to buck up. Be my Lover, my Man and stop sleeping off the depression. I know that is a totally jolly way to deal with depression and all that is going on here, but it really isn't helping. It really isn't helping me.
Now, on to my good thoughts of Hubby. He is sexy. He writes me love note on my whiteboard that I see when I get home from work. He has made sure lately that he kisses me good-bye every morning, even when I am still sleeping (I wake up for a second to say good-bye). I love that. He took the kids to the church camp-out Friday while I was working, then he brought them home and had a hot-dog roast in our fireplace (how cute is that). He totally helped out at our yard sale on Saturday.
He really does ROCK my world. I just need him to fix this problem, and not just listen. H.E.L.P!
Theme song- Help! by the Beatles. Yes, my theme songs are back on.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 3:00 PM
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Just some thinking going on
Hubby and I were having some pillow talk last night before we fell asleep. Our pillow talk is really exciting. I'd keep it a secret because it is pillow talk. However, I thought you all might be interested in a few of the epiphanies I had last night.
- The Constitution, written by some VERY brilliant, inspired men, that laid the foundation of our country, was 4 pages.
- The new universal healthcare bill is 1,000 pages.
- Does anyone find a problem with this besides me?
- I am pretty sure that aside from hiding some unconstitutional crap in there (besides universal healthcare not being a God-given, constitutional right) these blow-hards are way too wordy and will cost us trillions unnecessarily!
- Did our government forget the 10th amendment? "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." I'm pretty sure they did!
- I think they even forgot the 9th amendment (or maybe they are purposely ignoring it) "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
- I think the judicial branch forgot to read their Constitution this morning when they were eating their frosted FLAKES! In case they don't have their own copy of it I am more than willing to send one to them or they can check out this website.
Still no theme song. Why? you ask. Because I am speechless as the stupidity of those numbskulls in Washington who are SUPPOSED to represent the people. You may not like what I have to say, but I said it on my blog and I can say it if I want. If you disagree with anything maybe you need to have a daily, healthy dose of the Constitution with your breakfast too. If you are interested, Hubby just started his new blog (I inspired him... not really). Check it out if you are a citizen of the United States of America and love that we are a republic, not a democracy. Know the difference? Read it.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 11:07 AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
negativity is eating me alive
I no longer find joy in Happily Ever After-type movies. Seriously, lets take a walk through some of these movies and I will point out the falseness and the brain-washing- and only then might you start to feel my pain (or maybe I will add to your pain. If that is the case, so sorry!)
Cinderella- THERE are no talking mice that are friendly. Mice + my house = me screaming.
Enchanted- Vermin do not help you clean up your house.
Mary Poppins- Contrary to American's favorite care-taker, a spoon full of sugar doesn't make the medicine go down, it just makes my pants tighter. I can't snap my finger to clean up my house. Shall I go on?
Lion King- Just saying Hakuna Matata will not make all your worries go away. If that worked I would be saying it CONSTANTLY.
Toy Story- Sometimes your friends aren't your friends forever.
Wizard of Oz- the Wizard can't give your courage, a heart or a brain. AND clicking the heals of your ruby-red shoes will not get you home. You have to pay $$$ to get a plane ticket or drive there. And when you do return home it isn't always as you remembered it.
Do you have any movies that you like to bust wide open?
No theme song today.
From the brain of MakingChanges at 1:33 PM
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Sleeping Arrangements
Last night, as I was reading in bed Hubby slipped in beside me. Now, some of you may know this already, but I have a serious aversion to being touched when I sleep. Because of this, when Hubby and I first got married and bought our bed we decided on a King. That way he has his side and I have my side. I am going to have to draw another diagram for you tonight so you can fully catch the frustration that I was feeling last night.
Okay, sorry for the BAD drawing. I never claimed to be DaVinci. I am more like Picasso when it comes to my artist "talent." Just so you know. That is me on the left, holding my body pillow, reading a book. I am not exaggerating either. I was close enough to the edge of my side to have one foot hanging over the edge. Do you love that Hubby is smiling? Me? Not so much. I was trying to read for crying out loud. I am in bed. I have already told him that if I am "in the mood" I will touch him.
Man, do I sound witchy! I don't like it when he eats in bed (crunches) and I don't like him to touch me when I am getting ready to sleep.
The funny thing is that I don't really mind spooning with him occasionally. That is fine. Just, when I am ready to sleep both fighters need to return to their corners.
Hubby isn't a bad guy. He doesn't even know how frustrated I got at this. That is why I am venting it here. He hardly ever reads this. And if he does read this one- Honey, I'm just joking. For the rest of you- totally true story!
Theme song- "Please don't touch me" from Young Frankenstein. This song is NOT G- rated. Sorry!
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Monday, August 3, 2009
It's Monday- SHOCKER! I know, now pick yourself up off the floor. Just a regular day, right?
Well, not for me. I am taking my first day off in 17 straight days of work. Before that I only had 1 day off and I worked 14 straight days. The only good thing? Hopefully my paycheck. The bad thing is that I haven't been with my family that much. Everynight I get to hear Hubby and the offspring cry/whine/or be sad that I am leaving. Granted, I really love my job. I love that I get paid decent wages (especially in this economy). I love that I get to listen to audiobooks all night long. I love that I get some "me" time. But, it is really hard to hear my family complain when I leave. I can tell myself all I want that I am doing it to help our financial situation (which is true, mostly) but I feel sad when I leave them.
When I am home I have Klingon (cling all over me) children. UMM either sits half on me or all the way on my when I am sitting. At meals there is a screaming match to see who is going to sit by me (and then whoever wins scoots the chair over to the point we are touching). When we go to church I have 4 kids competing for my lap and each side- this causes problems since I only have enough room on my lap for one kid and 2 sides of me and I really like to be able to sit next to Hubby. When I blog I usually have Oldest Child sitting on her bed behind me (yes, I now share my office with her bedroom) and she reads as I type. Good times!
This all came to my mind yesterday as our family sat in church and my kids were not being reverent. Big surprise! They really are young but I expect them to be the best kids E.V.E.R. and sit quietly and listen. Ya, right. After about the ninth fight over my lap space I sent all of the kids to the end of the pew and drew the following diagram for Hubby. From now on this is how we are going to sit at church (at least until they are old enough and big enough where I can flat-out REFUSE to let them sit on me).
Of course, MMIT doesn't have a designated seat. Seeing as she is only 2 she is a roamer. Until she is a little older she won't have a particular seating assignment. Unfortunately, this leaves me and Hubby with a kid in between so we will probably only be holding hand behind Kylie on the back of the pew, but that is better than going insane every Sunday. Oh, and if you are wondering D= Daddy and M= Mommy. The rest are the offspring.
Theme song- Sitting, waiting, wishing by Jack Johnson
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Knight Capital Group (KCG) was behind a series of bizarre moves in otherwise thinly traded stocks early Wednesday.
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We show that the matrix-model for noncommutative U(n) gauge theory actually describes SU(n) gauge theory coupled to gravity.
The nonabelian gauge fields as well as additional scalar fields couple to a dynamical metric G_ab, which is given in terms of a Poisson structure. This leads to a gravity theory which is naturally related to noncommutativity, encoding those degrees of freedom which are usually interpreted as U(1) gauge fields. Essential features such as gravitational waves and the Newtonian limit are reproduced correctly.
UV/IR mixing is understood in terms of an induced gravity action. The framework appears suitable for quantizing gravity.


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Acieta Preventative Maintenance
Acieta, LLCUpdated 12/14/2016
Acieta provides extensive one and three year maintenance contracts. In addition, we can create custom contracts to meet specific needs. A contract with Acieta will free the customer's personnel for normal duties and increase robot longevity and efficiency while decreasing the overall downtime of the system. Robotic maintenance includes:
- Battery replacement on the CPU and APC.
- Replenishment/replacement of lubricants, including balancer shaft, reducer and gear box greasing.
- Supervision and storage of current robot programs (current back-ups). Having current back-ups is very important, and is often overlooked.
- Verify quick master reference is set and all witness marks are scribed. Too many times the zero degree marks are not there when they are needed to master the robot.
- Wipe down controller and mechanical unit. Clean all fans and check for proper operation.
- Check the robot brakes. Document diagnostic information contained in the robot teach pendant.
- Generate report for customer on status of robot and recommended repairs to be made.
- Additional devices that can be checked include conveyors, vision systems, welders and computers. Additional devices that can be checked include conveyors, vision systems, welders and computers. *All work is performance by Acieta's Robotic Service Technicians*
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Walla Walla, Washington (June 17, 2013) – Signifying a strong commitment to student success and completion, Walla Walla Community College is one of 13 institutions selected, this year, into the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network – the nation's most comprehensive non-governmental reform network for student success in higher education history. Walla Walla Community College will immediately begin the challenging work of identifying and implementing evidence-based strategies for closing achievement gaps and increasing student retention, persistence, and completion rates.
"This has been a milestone year for Walla Walla Community College," said President of Walla Walla Community College Steven VanAusdle. "We have received significant state and national attention as one of the best community colleges in the nation for our student success work and now we look forward to continuing this critical work as an active participant in the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network."
"Becoming an Achieving the Dream Institution takes courage, diligence, and an unrelenting institution-wide commitment to student success and equity," said William Trueheart, President and CEO of Achieving the Dream. "Walla Walla Community College should be applauded for doing their part in the student success reform movement."
Introducing the Achieving the Dream 2013 Cohort
- Bevill State Community College (Jasper, AL)
- Diné College (Tsaile, AZ)
- Green River Community College (Auburn, WA)
- Gwinnett Technical College (Lawrenceville, GA)
- Kern Community College District: Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College, and Porterville College (Kern County, CA)
- Indian River State College (Ft. Pierce, FL)
- Oakton Community College (Des Plaines, IL)
- Salish Kootenai College (Pablo, MT)
- South Georgia Technical College (Americus, GA)
- Southeastern Technical College (Vidalia, GA)
- Walla Walla Community College (Walla Walla, WA)
To set the stage for their work, Walla Walla Community College is participating in the 2013 Kickoff Institute in Orlando, Florida during June 17-20. The Institute will provide a forum for Walla Walla Community College to work with their Leadership and Data Coaches and begin utilizing the Student-Centered Model of Institutional Improvement.
Walla Walla Community College will also receive a sneak preview of the Interventions Showcase at the Kickoff Institute. This unique tool, newly-created by Achieving the Dream, provides colleges a platform to explore student success interventions and to find colleges that are implementing similar strategies. Using information from the Interventions Showcase, Walla Walla Community College can connect with others within the network to exchange ideas, challenges, and findings as they relate to specific interventions.
"Over the last 10 years Achieving the Dream has collected important information about interventions that should be shared more broadly so that colleges can learn from one another," said Nicole Melander, Achieving the Dream's Chief Technology Officer. "We've worked hard to bring to our network a useful, informative tool that helps fill this void and feel confident that the benefits will be significant."
Achieving the Dream will release more information about the Interventions Showcase and make this tool available to the general public in September 2013 to coincide with the start of the academic year.
Achieving the Dream, Inc. is a national nonprofit leading the nation's most comprehensive non-governmental reform network for student success in higher education history. The Achieving the Dream National Reform Network, including over 200 institutions, more than 100 coaches and advisors, and 15 state policy teams – working throughout 34 states and the District of Columbia – helps 3.8 million community college students have a better chance of realizing greater economic opportunity and achieving their dreams.


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Animal I.T.
In Animal I.T. we explore the world of animal senses and animal intelligence. We may think we're the smartest creatures on earth but animals often see and hear far more than we can. Their senses are more finely tuned and their responses much faster. Human roboticists are now turning to animal tech for inspiration in building the next generation of artificially intelligent machines.


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Beat the Streak Report: Friday, Aug. 15
Picks of the day
- 6-for-13 (.462) vs. CLE LHP Cliff Lee
- .387 AVG during 18-game hit streak
- 4-for-7 (.571) vs. MIN LHP Francisco Liriano
- .319 AVG since All-Star break
Yesterday's picks, results
Alfonso Soriano (CHC): 1-for-5
Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 2-for-4
Top 5 current leaders
(yesterday's pick)
1. bassman, 37 games (Alfonso Soriano)
2. eduneversaydie, 32 (Orlando Cabrera)
3. cali_kid, 31 (Kevin Youkilis)
3. jpsteeleaz69, 31 (Magglio Ordonez)
5. knightbomb, 28 (Randy Winn)
5. theoneuno, 28 (Alfonso Soriano)
BTS season leader: Robert Paradise, 48
BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56
Yesterday's results
BTS leader bassman inched closer to the history books yesterday after Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-5 in the Cubs' win over Atlanta. Soriano blasted a two-run, fourth-inning homer off Tom Glavine to extend bassman's streak to 37 games, the fourth-longest of the season.
Two of yesterday's four fifth-place competitors were cut from the ranks after choosing Conor Jackson and Sean Casey. Jackson went 0-for-4 with a walk against Glendon Rusch and the Colorado bullpen, while Sean Casey grounded out to second in his lone at-bat as a pinch hitter in Boston's win over the Rangers.
The rest of the Top 5 kept pace with the leader, as second-place competitor eduneversaydie led the way by capitalizing on Orlando Cabrera's 1-for-4 night against the Royals. Third-place fans cali_kid and jpsteeleaz69 extended their streaks to 31 games on the strength of Kevin Youkilis (2-for-4) and Magglio Ordonez (1-for-3), while fifth-place contestants knightbomb and theoneuno maintained their spots on the leaderboard courtesy of Randy Winn (2-for-4) and Soriano.
Yesterday's Top 5 most selected players
1. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 7.9%, 3-for-5
2. Alfonso Soriano (CHC): 5.9%, 1-for-5
3. Lance Berkman (HOU): 5.8%, 2-for-4
4. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 5.3%, 2-for-4
5. Manny Ramirez (LAD): 5.1%, 0-for-3
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i was shocked to see ichiro as a top pick yesterday against Liriano. Liriano is the man! I didn't think anderson was a good pick either, against a totally different cliff lee than in years past, but he did get a hit. Also luckily a-rod got a hit with 2 outs in the 9th, or else 20% of peoples streaks would of been gone just like that. I was hoping for that of course since i had Mauer. I was really hoping for a saturday pick of the day cause i was stumped on who to pick today. I ended up going with damon who had …..probably a bias hit in 6 at bats so far, but i'll take it. Hopefully this luck will stay with me and i'll be in the top 25 in a few days, and stay there for a couple of weeks lol.
I used Mark Teixeira yesterday and he went 1 for 2, with 2 walks, to extend my streak to 14 games.
My season high is 16 and career high is 22 games.
This year has been an off-year for me in Survivor and Beat the Streak.
But this is probably my last chance to crack the leaderboard and maybe even get in 1st place.
I'm done for Survivor. The 1st place guy is up to 28 wins in a row and still going. No way I'll ever catch that.
Saturday was an easy pick.
I was struggling with Tejada as a pick for sunday even though he has a .500 career average against Randy Johnson. and i almost made a change at the last second to Jose Reyes or Clint Barmes. but as luck would have it, i didnt change and Tejada has a first inning single,. and the other two have not gotten a hit as i type this
im sitting at 15 games right now, its my career best on beat the streak.
Tomorrow, i have michael young whos batting almost 450 against kenny rogers
How many days are left in this game? I have struggled all year and again at 0. Do I even have a shot anymore?
the game goes on until the last day of the regular season which this year is the 28th of September


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Umm.. you mean U.S.A.
I think I enjoy your posts too much, Blue, probably to my detriment.
good in small doeses, but too much and you go into a pleasure induced coma.
oh crap! i might have Canadian relatives!!!although, if they send me cheap drugs and i resold them at US prices...


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Editor's note: Julian E. Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School. His new book, "Arsenal of Democracy: The Politics of National Security -- From World War II to the War on Terrorism," will be published this fall by Basic Books. Zelizer writes widely on current events.
Julian E. Zelizer says Obama's budget-cutting move creates chance of a compromise with Republicans.
PRINCETON, New Jersey (CNN) -- President Obama could be opening up an important debate with the Republican Party on Monday by meeting with his Cabinet and instructing them to outline specific plans for cutting their budgets.
"There will be no sacred cows, and no pet projects. All across America, families are making hard choices, and it's time their government did the same," Obama told Americans in his weekly radio address on Saturday.
This decision will anger progressive supporters of the administration, many of whom have been perpetually worried about a potential "grand bargain" that President Obama might want to obtain by pushing for cuts in domestic spending -- including Social Security and Medicare -- in exchange for the expansions of government he wants on the issues of environmental regulation and health care.
But the real target audience of this announcement about budget reductions is Republican legislators, not Democrats, and it is unclear how they will respond. One of the most striking features of President Obama's first 100 days is that, thus far, the discipline of congressional Republicans has been steadfast.
Even as conservatives have opened up a debate about the need to revitalize their movement by finding new voices and new ideas, Republicans in Congress have generally voted as if 2008 never happened. Few Republican legislators dissent from the party line, and they continue to vote against almost all of the administration's agenda. Bipartisanship on the economic stimulus bill consisted of the support of three Republicans in the Senate. Television host Bill O'Reilly said that the "president has polarized Americans."
Now the president is again offering Republicans room to start negotiations and show that they are serious about bipartisanship, opening a possibility for action by the politicians who don't agree with the "Dr. No" strategy of Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia.
By focusing attention on spending cuts in the middle of the budget debate that began in February, the GOP has an opportunity to start making more specific demands about what they seek to cut in exchange for their support for items on Obama's agenda.
While politics are now more polarized than ever, it is useful to remember that in the past, bipartisan deals have produced landmark pieces of legislation. In the 80th Congress -- which President Truman ironically made famous in his 1948 campaign against the "do-nothing" Congress -- the president and Michigan Republican Arthur Vandenberg worked together on passage of the Marshall Plan, the Truman Doctrine, and the National Security Act, which were all central to the fight against communism.
In 1964, Republican Everett Dirksen of Illinois agreed to vote to end the filibuster against President Johnson's civil rights legislation in exchange for provisions that the senator sought to protect business from the legislation.
In 1986, Democrats agreed to a tax reform bill from Ronald Reagan's administration that lowered overall rates in exchange for closing loopholes that benefited wealthy citizens. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush accepted tax increases pushed by the Democratic Congress for budget cuts as part of a deficit reduction plan.
To be sure, bipartisanship is not always good. The conservative coalition of southern Democrats and Republicans in Congress that lasted from 1938 through the 1970s did much damage in areas such as race relations by blocking progress on civil rights.
But there are moments when we need bipartisan deals to be struck so that we can obtain legislation that has the most durable base of political support and long-lasting effects. This is one such moment, as we are living through an extremely volatile economic period and are struggling with structural challenges like skyrocketing health care costs.
President Obama has continued to express interest in reaching agreements with the Republican Party.
In his first month as president, he agreed to change the economic stimulus bill by making substantial spending cuts which his supporters thought would undermine the impact of the program. Obama did not "nationalize" the banks and instead settled on a financial bailout program that put most of the risk on average taxpayers.
Republicans have not been willing to play ball, even as many of them privately fear the costs that will result to the political standing of the party. Nor should Republicans underestimate the political skill of President Obama -- as Hillary Clinton learned in the primaries. He can still achieve a legislative victory without them, one where their party will have no say in the final product.
Republicans are in a difficult bind. If they compromise with President Obama, they might not receive credit if the programs work, and it will be more difficult for the party to disassociate itself from those programs if they fail.
Yet the cost of pure obstructionism -- particularly if the president creates opportunities for bipartisan compromise -- could reproduce an image of the GOP that dogged the party in the 1990s. President Clinton turned the tables on Speaker Newt Gingrich after the Republican takeover of Congress in 1994.
Following the budget battles in 1995 and 1996, Clinton convinced the public that Republicans were not interested in serious governing even when the president reached out his hand, and that Republicans were more interested in scoring points with activists than crafting policy. Congressional Republicans lost their political capital as a majority and were unable to enact much of their agenda.
Though Monday's meeting at the White House will draw most of the attention for the debates that will certainly unfold among Democrats about how far to go with these reductions, what is most important to look for is whether any Republicans step forward and start to offer the outline of viable compromise.
Will they suggest measures the president could take if he wants to realistically expect more than three Republican votes on the bigger issues that he has put on the table?
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Julian Zelizer.
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Gamespot score:9.0(editor's choice)
my score:9.5
(+)Pros:- Story is incredibly aborbing,-multiple endings provides more replay value,-demon fusion is important and addicitng at the same time,- demon auction acts as a simpler way to attain demons,-skill crack is innovative,-battles are most of the time challenging and require a lot of strategizing,trial and error to win,-great cast of characters,-awesome music,-great boss fights.
(-)Cons:-Only one mother fking save file
gameplay time:50 hours+( long)
Ooookayy,today's game review will be of my 2nd favourite all time game, shin megami tensei:devil survivor. Being a huge shin megami tensei game, I, like many others, worried that the 1st SMT DS port would be rather inferior and pathetic. Thankfully, its quite the game, and FUCK YEAH, its got awesome scores, and after a while, I realise I was lost in the world of devil survivor. Devil survivor is definetely one of the best games on the DS, and is absolutely not to be missed by gamers alike.
Devil survivor's story highly mirrors that of the world ends with you. A city in japan, 7 days to death....seems like alot in common eh? Wrong. The world ends with you and devil survivor are 2 very different games with 2 very different stories. Devil survivor starts off as the hero(you) arrives in tokyo in the last week of summer vacation with his 2 best friends, yuzu and atsuro, to meet his cousin, naoya. While naoya doesnt show up in person, he hands the 3 some very pecuiliar comps to the 3 main characters. When computer geek atsuro tries to crack the comps,
demons come out of nowhere and the comp screen states the words,"lets survive". The city plunges into despair as a counter appear above everyone's head indicating that everyone has only 7 days to live, and a lockdown occurs, locking everyone in the yamamoto circle in, so like it or not, things start to get reallt bad.....
Devil survivor is a strategy RPG hybrid, kinda like final fantasy tactics advance. It has everything, ranging from a simple yet effective battle system to a great cast of characters filled with hot babes( yuzu and amane FTW). The game's concept requires you to stay alive for 7 days in the yamato cirle, where demons pop up here and there, requiring you to either avoid them or fight them. You are given a certain number of hours during a day to wander the streets of tokyo to answer or attend to events that appear on the list of areas. Each event you go to, be it a battle or just a conversation with a certain character, it takes up a certain amount of time. And when everything is said and done, the day is passed, and you will proceed to the next day. Its one of the game's main challenges, the time management, it all depends on how you wander the streets of tokyo to spend your time and how it all affects later events.....everything you do has its consequences, thats what makes your descicions so important.
The game's main battle system is simple. You make a team of 3, a summoner and 2 demons. Make 3 or 4 of these teams(based on the part of the game you are at), and you are ready to . Demons are split into races for classification, and each race has thier own special abilities, more on that later.On the field its just like your everyday tactics game, you move according to grids and attack enemies at range. When engaged, you fight enemies 3 on 3, like a turn by turn basic RPG. On the above screen is the enemy demon's stats and on the bottom are enemies up close and your HP/SP and the enemies' too. According to the demon statistics, each one has a weakness, and exploiting them will either give you an extra turn or rob an enemy of thiers. Needless to say this works for the enemy too, so it pays to be careful. Race skills come in use here, some allow you to heal, move after you attack, or even go as far as to attack twice in one turn. They all have thier own drawbacks, but its all depending on how you use it in the end. Also in previous SMT games where obtaining demons are a matter of shuffle time or pursuing the demons to join you, it a much easier process in this game, all you have to do it buy a demon from the auction. Plus, demon fusing is back, and irs concepct is the same as previous games, but its as addicting as ever.


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Purdue beats Indiana with late rally
Marve hooks up with Shavers twice in fourth quarter
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue 56, Indiana 35: Robert Marve tossed four touchdown passes – including a pair to Akeem Shavers in the fourth quarter – as the host Boilermakers became bowl-eligible after winning the Old Oaken Bucket for the second straight season.
Shavers added a 1-yard touchdown to go along with his 225 yards from scrimmage (126 rushing, 99 receiving) as Purdue (6-6, 3-5 Big Ten) secured its first three-game winning streak since 2007. The late surge may not be enough to save the job of head coach Danny Hope, who has come under fire after posting a 22-27 mark during his four seasons at the helm.
Stephen Houston had three rushing touchdowns in the first half and Cameron Coffman passed for a score and ran for another for Indiana (4-8, 2-6), which fell for the eighth time in 10 outings.
The Hoosiers looked in prime position to pull the upset after tying the game at 35-35 following Coffman's 6-yard touchdown pass to Cody Latimer.
The Boilermakers began their ensuing drive at their own 1-yard line, but Marve quickly moved the ball before connecting with Shavers for a 73-yard touchdown. The pair hooked up again on a 26-yard scoring strike before Shavers provided insurance with a 1-yard score just 1:41 later.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Indiana defensive back Greg Heban intercepted Marve, but the Purdue quarterback was able to run him down and prevent a return for a score. Marve has endured three torn ACL injuries during his career . … Boilermakers kick returner Raheem Mostert appeared headed for a touchdown but was tackled inexplicably by teammate Chris Quinn at the Indiana 37-yard line. … Purdue became bowl eligible in consecutive years for the first time since the 2006 and 2007 seasons.


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What we read while passing the eye test…
- March Madness is here! Yesterday was Selection Sunday, and following such a wild regular season in college basketball, people are predicting crazy things. Kansas earned a #1 seed, and Joe Posnanski wrote about what makes Bill Self great.
- A 16-year-old was shot and killed by the NYPD last week, inspiring anger and protests on the streets of Brooklyn. Outrage intensified when the autopsy revealed he had been shot seven times, including thrice in the back. The NYPD also allegedly arrested someone for criticizing stop-and-frisk. But, hey, at least New Yorkers can still drink large sodas!
- Kickstarter.com had a breakthrough, when a potential Veronica Mars movie was funded by fans on the site in less than one day. Some criticized it as "charity" for movie studios, but others see it as a hopeful sign of the future of movies. Series creator Rob Thomas is just happy to get to make his movie.
- Seinfeld vs. The Simpsons: The ultimate sitcom showdown.
- Rob Portman, who was almost Mitt Romney's running mate last year, came out as a proponent of gay marriage last week, after announcing that his son is gay. Some called his move selfish, since he only did when it affected his own family.
- What was the new Pope's role in Argentina's Dirty War?
- Get ready for the most depressing 10 year anniversary ever.
- Brandon McCarthy believes in chemistry.


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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Howard A. Glickstein Loan Forgiveness Program - Apply Today
The deadline to apply for the Howard A. Glickstein Loan Forgiveness Program has been extended until Monday, December 17, 2012. Touro Law Center has a longstanding commitment to support our graduates who choose to pursue careers in the public interest. To that end, we created a Loan Repayment Assistance Program to offer graduates who work full-time in the public interest sector grants to help with the repayment of loans used to finance their legal education. The program was recently renamed the Howard A. Glickstein Loan Forgiveness Fund. The program has awarded grants in varying amounts to hundreds of graduates for more than 15 years. Funds are raised for the program through donations at the annual PILOT (Public Interest Law Organization at Touro) Wine and Cheese Reception, alumni donations to the fund solicited through the annual fund mailing, and the generosity of friends of the law center. To learn more about the program, or to download an application, please visit our website at http://www.tourolaw.edu/Alumni/?pageid=122
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WYLD summer camps have different itineraries and destinations, but all teach life long skills.
by setting and achieving goals, students are able to build a healthy confidence that will foster a greater respect for themselves and the people around them.
instilling the added responsibility involved in wilderness travel helps people to work for themselves. This can help create a sense of independence and personal accomplishment.
in working with others and sharing in their hardships and triumphs, one learns compassion as well as a sense of tolerance.
Appreciation and Awareness for the world around us:
our classroom takes people away from the convenience of their everyday lives and requires them to live in balance with their surroundings.


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Exploring the topic of bras for large-breasted women is very personal for me. Not only did I sell high-quality bras in large cup sizes for years at my store in Grand Central Station, but I wear them every day so anything I say about the subject is near to my heart, quite literally! Bras are some of the most technical garments in a woman's wardrobe. They have many components that work together to support women so when you're buying one, think of all its parts as a team collaborating to achieve one goal: your comfort. No single component should be doing the lion's share of the work, mind you, so the best bras for full-busted women are the ones that strike the perfect balance between features so that functionality and comfort are achieved. A sense of style doesn't hurt, either. Support is crucial, of course, to avoid strain on your back and shoulders so it's important that the straps are set wide and the fabric on the sides should fit comfortably to keep the bra in place in the back so it doesn't ride up. However, you don't want the bra to fit too tightly, so be sure to examine yourself in the rear to conduct a dig test. If your bra leaves red marks on your back then you're not wearing the right size for you or perhaps you should be trying a different brand. I've sold – and worn — some great brands that performed beautifully for me over the years, giving me great support and a long wear life. Two of my most dependable brands, Empreinte and Simone Perele, happen to be French. The lingerie trade in France really understands the needs of the full-busted woman and they support her in very sexy style. The third brand is a hot newcomer that I'm very excited about: Claudette. That said, here are my picks from their beautiful wares that support and flatter women with an ample chest.
Empreinte Maud Demi Bra
Empreinte has a rich history of serving the full-busted women with stunning designs and luxurious quality. The brand is the epitome of an investment piece, giving women lasting wear. The Maud Demi Bra is a beautiful molded underwire demi cup bra in guipure lace and sheer embroidered tulle. The upper panel of the Maud Demi Bra rests beautifully with scalloped edges and corseted lace ties woven throughout. Designed with three-part cups, a low neckline and wide-set shoulder straps. The brand's cups tend to run larger than most, so I recommend buying a size down if you are in between sizes. If you like corsets, I urge you to try their Ophelia lace style.
Simone Perele Romance Demi Cup Bra
I love the elegance of Simone Perele. The Romance Demi Cup Bra is a classic French demi with embroidered floral and lace accents. It's sheer and flirty, with microfiber on the sides and back for a comfortable and flattering fit. Romance features elegant double shoulder straps with floral accents and embroidered band. Available in cup sizes up to E, it's both supportive and pretty.
Dessous Sucre-Leopard bra by Claudette
For a lush, pin-up girl look, Claudette is hard to beat. The brand has lots of fun with color and patterns and offers cups up to size G. The Dessous Sucre-Leopard bra is wonderfully girly and retro and provides great coverage and support. The pink trim and center bow are a perfect finishing touch. You might say it's spot-on.
These bras so pretty and supportive, I hope you'll invest in one or more to wear under your holiday party outfits. I promise you'll feel like a goddess no matter which one you pick.