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Apple recently released an Apple TV upgrade, version 5.2. For most customers, it's a profitable and painless upgrade. But for a few users, it could present a problem. John Martellaro explains.
On November 29, 2011, Apple released update 5.1.1 for second and third generation Apple TVs. Unfortunately, a few customers reported problems conducting the upgrade over Ethernet. TMO's Jim Tanous explained in early December. The update fails leaving the user up in the air about what to do. For some, the Apple TV was bricked, requiring that it be removed from the TV, connected to iTunes and restored.
Some users may have decided to wait until the next major upgrade, assuming Apple would fix the problem then. Apparently, however, Apple slipped in a fix around January 1st, 2013 that solved the problem with the 5.1.1 upgrade over Ethernet. That's reflected in Apple's version notes. [UPDATE: Jim Tanous and I noticed that Apple appears to have backdated its release notes to finally, properly reflect just exactly when the Ethernet bug was fixed.] This may have gone unnoticed by a few, and it certainly slipped by me. And that's what caused me to write this note.
In any case, the solid working strategy back in December, for users with version 5.1, was to disconnect the Ethernet cable, if used, and do the 5.1.1 update over Wi-Fi. So far, so good.
Then, with a solid update to 5.1.1, customers could be confident that they could conduct the recent update to 5.2 on January 28th without a problem on either Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
A Possible Problem
For those users who use an Ethernet cable and overlooked the slipstream fix for 5.1.1, they may have been waiting for Apple to make the fix in the next version -- which turned out to be 5.2.
All along, Apple TV customers who delayed the update, waiting for 5.2, have been confronted with an update message at boot. That message on January 28 is exactly the same because no version number for the currently active update is provided. That could have left some customers wondering whether the latest 5.2 update had propagated completely. (Apple pushes the updates incrementally, so some may not get the newest update right away.)
That's what happend to me on January 28th. If I left the Ethernet connected and tried the update, and 5.2 was not the active update, I might have ended up getting 5.1.1. That's quite okay because Apple slipstreamed a fix for 5.1.1 on Ethernet. But I didn't know that at the time, and so it concerned me.
Of course, a good workaround and strategy would have been just to unplug the Ethernet cable, and I would have had a successful update from 5.1 to any version: 5.1.1 (old), 5.1.1 (fixed) or 5.2.
Apple's Strategy
I can't fault Apple for its progress in fixing the 5.1.1 update to work properly on Ethernet. But it does annoy me that, when presented with an update notice, no version number is displayed. (Samsung does this for its Blu-ray players, and I haven't heard of any resulting suicides as the result of an exposed version number.) It also annoys me that during that time when the original 5.1.1 update was available, Apple didn't have the OS check to see if Ethernet was connected, then suppress notices to update until a fix was in place.
I know that Apple wants to keep the version numbers suppressed because they might worry or confuse some users. A simple notice that an update us available and should be applied is deep enough for most people. (And for those very few who ended up with an inoperable device, a connection to iTunes for a restore or a trip to an Apple genius solved the problem. Even so, is that a better, simpler path than explicit version numbers?)
However, if there's any story at all to be told here, it's that it can be frustrating for customers who are trying their best to apply what they've learned on the Internet to be confronted with excessive, infuriating simplicity. Of course, as soon as you dig a little deeper, as I did, it all sorts out.
I wouldn't object to a "More Info" box on these updates so Apple can post short status notes and supply the version number. For those who aren't interested, it can be ignored. It seems like the adult thing to do.
The Good News
With all that, it's safe to say that any Apple TV (2G/3G) customer, no matter where they started, can safely upgrade to version 5.2 now.
[UPDATE: After I did my own update, via Ethernet, from 5.1 to 5.2, I found that I could not access Apple's movies and TV shows. Nor my iCloud music. But Netflix worked fine, so I knew the connection was good. I guessed that I needed to logout of my iTunes account and login again. (Settings -> iTunes Store -> Accounts.) That solved the problem.]


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Throttle back on the long descent on the first run, prepare for the second run to hurt regardless.
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Throttle back on the long descent on the first run, prepare for the second run to hurt regardless.
or just learn to descend...
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Done 8 or 9 Ballbusters, great race.
Always did the Spring one as a season opener.
It's a runners duathlon, you'll be running far longer than cycling and the second run stings. Fuel as for a marathon, general rule is you'll take about as long as your stand alone marathon. Holy grail is two even run splits, as is a sub 3 overall time (my best was 3:09).
Great Hoodie (if they still do them), my general view is there is someone in a Ballbuster hoodie in every Triathlon transition....
Once you pass the NT café/transition there is a fair amount of false flat to go before you are at the highest point, catches you out. Aero road bike with clip ons probably the optimum set up.
Care down the descent on Lodgebottom Rd, pretty quick but narrow and you can get the odd car coming up - locals are bad tempered and inconsiderate due to the fact their lives are blighted by 100's of cyclists every weekend.
They pack you into the NT Car park such that you will not be able to get out: prepare to hang about after, especially if you are an early arriver.
Field for transition can get muddy, sometimes really sticky/cloying mud and worm casts which can clog up your wheels/brakes etc, got me one year and I had to stop to clear it out of the brakes etc - any chance of that and I carry my bike out of the field rather than wheel it.
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I was thinking of entering this again this year - would be second time around for me so might see you there.
TRO Saracen's advice is spot on.
Echoing EJC, to be able to run well, particularly at the business end, I think you definitely need to work on run descending (or suitable strengthening exercises). It's not technical (although you of course need to be mindful of having good downhill technique of course) but there's some steep downhills that will give your legs a good old battering.
I've heard a few people on here espouse lots of lunges as a good strengthening substitute if you can't find any steep hills nearby.
Interesting call road vs. TT - I think there's a lot of time to be gained along the top section down to Headley on a TT as you can easily get up to a decent speed so aero really helps there, and not convinced you lose it back on the climb as box hill isn't that steep.
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The rolling section, the long descent and the climb of Box (all done 3 times).
You'll get a little on the rolling bit with a TT, you'll probably lose a little on the box climb but nothing major.
If you don't handle a TT bike well on descents then you'll also lose time on the descents (aero does not really matter, just cojones, cornering, braking late etc).
I have done the race on a normal roadie, aero roadie with clip ons and a TT and the aero roadie with clip ons was the fastest. Climbed well, could approach the descents with reasonable confidence and could get reasonably aero for the rollers.
But really not a lot in it between the 3 options - and probably dependent on your own strengths/weaknesses, so you'll see all 3 types of bike out on the day.
Minor differences in bike kit choice pale into insignificance compared to the impact of pacing/nutrition errors leading to blowing on run 2...
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Cheers guys. I'm pretty familiar with the bike course as I organise my cycling club's sporting tt which uses pretty much the same route and I've always done it on my road bike. Seems like the best thing to do is to pace it to get through that last run loop with something still in the tank. Mainly doing it for the hoodie. 😀
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I reckon doing the first run at 85/90% effort and the bike not much more than that to leave something for the last run. Treat it like the first half of a marathon. As said box not that steep but doing it 3 times you'll know about it and eating/getting enough carbs in is also key. Gets really tricky if the course is wet and with leaves.
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What's the total climb over 24 'miles then, jeepers!
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Says Box Hill five times here:
What's the total climb over 24 'miles then, jeepers!
Yes - 2 times on foot and 3 times on the bike.
I guess the altitude gain must be about 200m per lap.
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Will be the longest I've run in a good while so actually quite looking forward to an incentive to up the run mileage a little bit, and to see if I've improved since 2014 when I did it last.
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Did 3 loops on Sunday on the road bike to experiment with power/pacing/position. Despite doing those roads loads as part of other rides, doing 3 loops at pace was informative. Lessons learned:
1. Forget the ego, ride to power and the time will be what it will be. I blew up badly on the last loop after lifting the effort on the second. This race is all about the second run so getting there in as good shape as possible is key.
2. Trying to be aero on the road bike was more fatiguing than I anticipated. With my current setup, on the drops I had elbows a bit bent to get down lower for long sections and this was actually pretty tiring (duh!). Same with getting low on the hoods.
Going to hopefully get out and do a similar ride on the TT this weekend to see how that goes and compare notes.
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Milwaukee, WI--Milwaukee Admirals President Jon Greenberg announced today that the team will open their 2014-15 season on Friday, October 10th when they host the Charlotte Checkers at 7:00 pm at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
The Ads will play a 76-game, unbalanced schedule that will conclude over six months later when they play on the road in Chicago on Saturday, April 18th.
At the home opener, all fans in attendance will receive a schedule magnet of the 2014-15 season, while the team's popular concert series and the rest of the promotional schedule will be released in the near future.
Under the guidance of third-year Head Coach Dean Evason, the Admirals will start their campaign at home for the first time in four seasons and just the third time in the past 10 years.
Once again Fridays will be the busiest night of the week for home games as the Admirals host 15 home contests on that day in 2014-15. The Ads will play seven times at the BMOBC on Saturdays, six on Wednesdays, five on Sunday, three on Tuesday and two on Thursday. February is the busiest month at home with eight games, while Milwaukee will host seven games in December including a season-long five game homestand from December 4th through the 12th.
The Admirals will start all games Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 pm, while Sunday contests will begin at 3:00 pm, with the exception of March 8th which will be a 4:00 pm contest and will be proceeded by the annual Battle of the Badges.
Milwaukee will face their longest roadtrip of the season with six games from March 10th through the 17th. In addition, the Ads will play just three 3-in-3s: three games in three consecutive nights, six fewer than last season and the fewest number since joining the AHL in 2001.
The Admirals will compete in the Midwest Division of the Western Conference, along with the Chicago Wolves, Rockford IceHogs, Grand Rapids Griffins, and newcomers to the Division, the Lake Erie Monsters. The Ads will play 44 of their 76 games within their own division with 12 games each against the Wolves and IceHogs, and 10 versus the Griffins and Monsters.
Milwaukee will play their remaining 32 games against teams from the North and West Division, which includes every team in the Western Conference. The Ads battle the Iowa Wild eight times and Charlotte, the Texas Stars, and Oklahoma City Barons four times while they will have a home-and-home set with the Adirondack Flames, the lone new team in the AHL this year, Hamilton Bulldogs, Rochester Americans, San Antonio Rampage, Toronto Marlies and Utica Comets.
Individual tickets for the 2014-15 season will go on sale at a future date. However, season tickets are now on sale, starting at just $185. For more information, or to purchase season tickets, fans can call the Admirals office at (414) 227-0550.
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The migration will begin on Friday, October 2nd, 1998 at 8:00am and the new SIS PLUS system will be available on Friday, October 16th, 1998. This time period was chosen because it provides for the least disruption in student services. Nonetheless, there may be some delays in answering student and faculty requests during this period.
During this migration process, the Financial Aid and Bursar staff cannot enter new data or update data in the current or the new system; however, viewing the data as of 10/2/98 will be possible throughout the conversion.
What does this mean to the students?
Below are some key processes that will be affected by the student information system downtime and how the offices are handling the situation.
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If you have not received your loan checks by now, please stop by the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible, so that we can expedite the process of getting your loan checks here before the scheduled DOWN TIME.
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When lead into battle by a [[Croakamancer]], uncroaked gain a "huge" bonus.[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0094.html]
When lead into battle by a [[Croakamancer]], uncroaked gain a "huge" bonus.[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0094.html]
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Proposed Canon
Units that are croaked (killed) can be reanimated using Croakamancy to become "uncroaked" (undead).
Uncroaked units have no will of their own, and limited intelligence. Uncroaked warlords are capable of following simple orders and leading troops.[1]
Uncroaked units decay over time, and eventually fall apart. While they last, they are still capable of gaining experience and leveling up.[2]
An uncroaked unit may or may not retain all of the abilities it had in life, for instance, uncroaked Jaclyn and several uncroaked unipegataurs were shown in flight[3], and an uncroaked warlord is still capable of functioning as a warlord; however, an uncroaked caster does not retain spellcasting abilities and functions as generic uncroaked infantry[4].
Units can be uncroaked en masse, but the resulting creations are weaker and decay more rapidly than ones that are animated with careful individual attention.[5]
When lead into battle by a Croakamancer, uncroaked gain a "huge" bonus.[6]
Uncroaked infantry, led by a master-class Croakamancer is capable of dance-fight.Erf-b1-p127
Stanley's limited forces have been supplemented by uncroaked infantry created by Croakamancer Wanda Firebaugh. In particular, Stanley's last living warlord (Manpower the Temporary) fell at the Battle of Warchalking, leaving him with only five (after Manpower's body was retrieved and uncroaked by Wanda) uncroaked warlords to lead his forces in the field.
Later, while Jillian Zamussels attempts to persuade Wanda to defect from Stanley, several unipegataurs and Archon Jaclyn are croaked, and then uncroaked. In addition, after a failed attempt by the Royal Crown Coalition to attack Gobwin Knob from its tunnels, at least 2870 fallen Jetstone troops, including warlords Sir Webinar and Dora, are uncroaked.
Uncroaked Characters
- Archduke Ferdinand
- Sir Leeroy Jenkins
- Lord Manpower the Temporary
- Lady Phat-Singh
- Ensign Toast
- Sir Webinar
- Dora
- Jaclyn
Unit types seen to be uncroaked
Effect of Arkenpliers
Wanda, having attuned to the Arkenpliers, reanimated Prince Ansom into a DecryptedErf-b1-p144, giving him a different appearance than most Uncroaked. She was also able to uncroak a Weiner-Rammer.


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ADDISON – The Addison Trail boys basketball team has already had enough late-game drama to fill an entire season.
Monday's 63-62 loss to Wheaton North as part of AT's pre-holiday tournament was the third game the Blazers have had decided at the buzzer and fourth go down to the final seconds.
After Simon Jakubczak put back a James Pupillo miss with four seconds left to give the Blazers a 62-60 lead, Wheaton North's Matt Biegalski answered by swishing a contested 3-pointer on the left wing at the buzzer.
The Blazers fell to 2-5 but have been in every game down the stretch. In Friday's West Suburban Gold opener against Downers Grove South, the Blazers led at halftime just like they did against Wheaton North before falling 52-46.
"We're trying to tell our guys that we can't keep looking at the results, we have to look at the process," AT coach Brendan Lyons said. "The process has been similar in a lot of the games that we have lost. We've dug ourselves holes, typically in the third quarter, and in a variety of different ways. Friday night it was shooting the ball from the perimeter. [Monday] it was getting the ball to the basket and finishing and creating some things with our defense."
Pupillo put up 26 points against the Falcons, with 18 coming in the second half. Taylor White and Ronald Duling each scored 10.
Pupillo handles a variety of key roles for the Blazers. In addition to being leading scorer, Pupillo is also responsible for creating shots for his teammates as the point guard. He also harassed Wheaton North's guards into a number of turnovers. All that despite being under the weather, according to Lyons.
"I thought it was one of his better games I've seen him play here," Lyons said. "Even in the first half when he wasn't shooting it well, he was a catalyst for us in terms of getting guys looks whether it was off a rebound or a steal for transition baskets."
Despite some positives, the bottom line is that the Blazers' 2-5 record is well below their own expectations. Finding a way to make the competitive play translate into more wins will be the key the rest of the season.
"We can say we're right there and we're in every game, and that's a step forward, but they want better than that, I want better than that," Lyons said. "I think we could be 5-2 or 7-0, or we could be 0-7.
"[Monday was] the fourth time we've given ourselves the lead with under 15 seconds to go in a game, and we're 1-3 in those games. This is twice now with under 4.5 seconds [left in a game] that the other team has had the ball and we've not been able to get that last stop."
Addison Trail returns to action Friday at Leyden. The Blazers will play two more games in their pre-holiday tournament on Saturday and Monday.
Downers Grove South 52, Addison Trail 46
AT scoring leaders: Joe Kurucar 16; Ronald Duling 11; Taylor White 10
Wheaton North 63, Addison Trail 62
AT scoring leaders: James Pupillo 26; Duling 10; White, 10


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Provide good, basic nutrition by recreating their natural diet and living conditions as closely as possible. To do this, we have to know as much as we can about their eating habits, preferences, and nutritional requirements in the wild. Every turtle or tortoise owner should purchase a professionally-written reference book about their specific species of turtle/tortoise and follow the particular feeding/housing guidelines closely.
There are hundreds of different species of turtles and tortoises, each with different nutritional requirements. The following recommendations are rough guidelines for maintaining good health in your pet.
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To provide a nutritional diet, you must first determine if your turtle or tortoise is an herbivore, an omnivore, or a carnivore. Knowing what they eat and providing the right foods ensures your pet is receiving the proper nutrients in appropriate quantities for healthy growth.
It is essential to know what your turtle's particular nutritional needs are. By learning what your turtle's or tortoise's normal diet is in the wild, you can tailor the following recipes even closer to simulate their natural diet.
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These food items should always be fresh and supplemented with a good vitamin-calcium
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — While Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson are eager to know who will be the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback, it's clear Chip Kelly isn't picking a guy before training camp.
Kelly's logic makes sense to others.
"I haven't been evaluating our quarterbacks because I'm focused on the offensive line but I really don't see the point of Chip Kelly naming a starting QB before camp," veteran Evan Mathis told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "This is an entirely new coaching staff with an entirely new offense, which isn't even fully installed yet. It's not rocket science; whoever the coaches feel will help the team the most will win the job after proving himself in training camp and preseason."
Vick and Nick Foles competed along with rookie Matt Barkley throughout the team's spring practices. Dennis Dixon and G.J. Kinne also took reps.
"To make any decisions on who someone is from wearing shorts and T-shirts, doesn't make sense to us," Kelly said last week.
That's why a starter won't be named by the time training camp opens July 22. Of course, Vick and Jackson prefer to know now.
"Hopefully, Chip makes a decision before training camp and we won't have to answer that question," Vick told the media last week, "so we can go out there as quarterbacks and just focus on this season and not answer questions about competition every day."
Jackson, the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, echoed those thoughts when asked about the quarterback competition in an interview with the NFL Network on Tuesday.
"So far, I don't know, it has been kind of even. Vick and Foles have been switching off (with) first team (and) second team," Jackson said. "So it's the same thing with them. I have been hearing some things about Vick saying that he wants to know. At the same time, the team wants to know, too. We need to go into training camp prepared and know who is going to be our starting quarterback.
"Whether it's Foles or Vick, I think they would both do a great job and we will be ready for the season."
All that matters is Kelly's opinion. He wants to see the players compete in pads at camp and in games in August.
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"They're both coachable. They both want to win. They're both here as many hours as they possibly can be here. They both really work at the game and want to get better," Kelly said. "Doesn't matter how long Mike's been in the league or Nick or what systems he's come from. They're both really wrapping around what (quarterbacks coach) Billy (Lazor) and (offensive coordinator) Pat (Shurmur) are teaching them.
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Vick, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, has battled injuries and inconsistency the last two years after having his best all-around season as a pro in 2010. Foles, a third-round pick last year, was 1-5 as a starter last year on a team that finished 4-12. Foles completed 60.8 percent of his passes for 1,699 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions, but couldn't save former coach Andy Reid's job.
"The only thing that's in my control is what I do on the field," Foles said after the team finished minicamp. "I don't go to sleep at night, sweating, wondering where I am (on the depth chart). What I can do is work hard, come out, be on the field and be a leader to these guys. Execute the plays.
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Of the five quarterbacks on the roster, Dixon is most familiar with Kelly. Dixon had a standout career at Oregon when Kelly was offensive coordinator with the Ducks, but has only started three games in five seasons in the NFL. He spent last year with the Super Bowl-champion Baltimore Ravens on their practice squad.
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As an undergraduate at Harvard, Maria Tymoczko was lured away from the study of biochemistry into medieval literature, remaining at Harvard through her doctorate and eventually making the subject into an academic career. Since joining the faculty at UMass Amherst in 1974, she has written or edited six books and has built an international reputation in three fields: Celtic medieval literature, Irish studies, and translation studies. A popular instructor, she has also played a leading role on several university committees.
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There is no denying, I love winter. As I have said before, I love all seasons. And my favorite, is always the one I am currently in. To commemorate Shari's Winter White week, we enjoyed french onion soup, with white wine, of course. The kids had leftovers from the week.
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So sweet, Leslie, that you enjoy all seasons. I now enjoy all of them (now that I don't live where it rains 9 months of the year) except when it's VERY hot in the summer---I'm a wimp when it comes to heat.ReplyDelete
I think I'd take a photo of those stairs, too. They're very inviting.
French Onion Soup. Yum. Did you make the big crouton for the top? I love that.
Mmmm, onion soup. Though chopping all those onions must have been killer.ReplyDelete
Sometimes I think I should sell my city flat and move to someplace where there are woods like those. Simply charming, clean and quiet.ReplyDelete
Oh...I MISS French Onion Soup! Yum. :)ReplyDelete
How funny, our kids also have leftovers when we have anything 'good' for dinner!ReplyDelete
lovely! do your kids not like French Onion Soup? or does the wine not cook down enough to feel comfortable giving it to children maybe? As a child it was one thing I'd be most excited to see on a restaurant menu. I've never made it at home-- I'm definitely trying that recipe!ReplyDelete
i've really enjoyed all of your winter whites!
With Winter comes yummy food!! mmmm.. I don't blame you!!! I love winter.. but this year it seems to be holding on good!! LOL LOL!!!ReplyDelete
your photos are outstanding as usual. I love your positive outlook on the weather. I could take a lesson or two from you. :)ReplyDelete
- Molly1/26/2008
I love winter too. This year is especially beautiful where we are. In recent years, the winters in Western Montana have been gray and brown and long. But this winter has been white for weeks! Soooo beautiful. I contributed one photo to winter white week as well. Thanks for letting us know about it!ReplyDelete
Mmm french onion soup...what I would give to live in your house...ahhhReplyDelete
thanks for sharing, the winter whites are fantastic!
I love those stairs! As an aside, if you're interested, I just learned this excellent tip to avoid crying while cutting onions; and since I'm helpful and housewifey that way, I'll share: wear swim goggles. It works great, and has the added benefit of making you look very sexy while doing your kitchen work!ReplyDelete
Your winter white photos look so pretty! Very relaxing and also would look so awesome framed! Such a great place to take a walk!ReplyDelete
Hey! Just fyi, I nominated you for a You Make My Day award -- more on my blog!ReplyDelete
this east coaster living in balmy bay area california thanks you kindly for sharing lovely snow photos! while i cannot complain about sunny, 60 degree weather in january (well, in between rain squalls), i grew up in the snow belt and miss winter very much! thanks again... :) ~gabriellaReplyDelete
Are those stairs at a state park in CT?ReplyDelete
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Definitions of avaunt
interj. - Begone; depart; -- a word of contempt or abhorrence, equivalent to the phrase "Get thee gone." 2
v. t. & i. - To advance; to move forward; to elevate. 2
v. t. & i. - To depart; to move away. 2
v. t. & i. - To vaunt; to boast. 2
n. - A vaunt; to boast. 2
The word "avaunt" uses 6 letters: A A N T U V.
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I am inspired by the mystical qualities that glass possesses in that it changes in intensity with the light during the day and working with glass means having to learn to work with light itself.
My designs stem from many sources; from nature, science and medicine, as well as my own photographs or anything that attracts or inspires me from everyday life. Very often, I find that the biggest source of inspiration just comes from seeing a particular piece of glass itself. In the context of stained glass, the essential element is that the end result is something that is 'right for its location', whatever or wherever that may be.
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- 2005: Private home, Wiltshire. Free-standing screen with passionflower design.
- 2005: 'A room with a view' – window for the Bereavement Room at the Musgrove Hospital, Taunton.
- 2005: Window for a private home, Berkshire.
- 2004: Private commission for a stained glass tryptich.
- 2004: Private home, Sherborne, Dorset. Glazed divider for a bathroom.
- 2003: Glazed door for a private home, Lyme Regis, Dorset.
- 2003: Window for a private home, Bovey Tracey, Devon.
- 2003: Private commission for a glass 'hanging' for a bathroom, London.
- 2002: Glazed door for entrance hall in a private home, Casorate Sempione, Italy.
- 2002: Private home, Exmouth, Devon. Room divider.
- 2001: Free-standing screen, Marlborough.
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I've experienced team development and 1-2-1 coaching. Both were effective, challenging, supportive and highly tailored. It has helped me to make major...
The Adaptive was inspired by the experiences of Paula McCormack over the past 20 years with organisations, leaders and people in general.
Paula found that whilst we all understand the 'concept' of balance, we have little knowledge or awareness of how to truly live it, or what the component parts are to begin to consider achieving it.
Since Paula commenced her lifelong role as a development facilitator 20 years ago the world has undergone yet another stage in its evolution:a period of insight and technological advances that expanded the world and our lives within it...
Then a period of recession taking us back to focus once again on our routes followed by another period of expansion, growth and a burst of technological development again. And then yes you guessed it, another period of recession.
What's missing from this picture?
Stability... a place of integration... balance
The gift of learning is in the ability to use it. The stages of our evolution demonstrate that we rarely afford ourselves the space to reflect on our learning so that we can put it to best use, so instead we're forced into such periods… …hence recession.
In recession we are forced to stop, fall back, reflect, rethink, prioritise and dig deep into the inner recesses of ourselves, our communities, businesses and people to pull forth every resource we know we have. More importantly, we pull in resources we didn't know we possessed because we've never taken the time to reflect upon them.
In adversity, it is rare we sink. Conversely we galvanise, re-group, re-think, re-consider, re-flect and then with renewed vigour we take actions that serve the very deepest of our beings. Because in the face of adversity we find who we truly are.
The Adaptive has been developed to enable you, your community, your organisation and your people to effortlessly find that deep inner strength everyday without the need for adversity… now wouldn't that be awesome?
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Seth MacFarlane and Emilia Clarke of 'Game of Thrones' split up
Seth MacFarlane and Emilia Clarke have reportedly ended their relationship. Distance is to blame for the split between the Oscar host, 39, and the "Game of Thrones" actress, 25. "They are no longer dating. It was really a location challenge," a source tells Perez Hilton and E! News. "She has been in Europe shooting 'Game of Thrones,' and he is based in California, so it was hard to make it work despite the distance. They have remained friends." Full story: Seth MacFarlane and Emilia Clarke of 'Game of Thrones' split up | PHOTOS: Celebrity splits of 2013
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Earlier this year, we posited that something was amiss in the Miu Miu handbag design department, and in fact, someone I spoke to at the brand intimated that the bags weren't selling as well as they used to. It wasn't hard to imagine why that was - unlike the brand's highly covetable and widely lusted-after shoes, the bags were just...ok. They were passable, with some solid basics to temper the sometimes odd, occasionally off-putting seasonal collection bags. For a brand that I loved so much, the handbag situation at Miu Miu was more than a little vexing.
Now, though, I'm seeing some tentative signs of a move in the right direction. The handbags below are all from Miu Miu's Resort 2013 collection, and they're pretty darn good. We haven't reached greatness yet, but with some simple takes on bright colors and basic shapes, combined with smart uses of some of the brand's recent signatures like matelasse leather and prominent frames, things are looking better than they have in several seasons. Are any of the bags below on your shopping list? Check out more Miu Miu bags at Net-a-Porter and Bergdorf Goodman.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wordless Wednesday 14: Writer's Block
Posted by alienbody at 11:22 AM
Labels: humor, wordless wednesday, writing
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You simply MUST donate your brain to science when your time comes. Talk about a creative mind!ReplyDelete
You have an unlikely fan from India :) I love your way of storytelling!ReplyDelete
And please stop being so mean on the poor guy.. Almost feel sorry for him
Denise - I thought that would make you L.O.L. ;-)ReplyDelete
Karen - I'm glad I make you smile! Thank you!! I'm moving toward the sunny side as I type!
George - Thank you. It's funny, but I just don't see it. If the Zombies don't get to it first, then science can have my brain!
E.O.I. - Spike Starts it!! :-) But, you are right, I am a little hostile to the poor little fella. I'll try to be more kind. You may not want to look through my other Wordless Wednesdays...
Well, at least your umbrella is awesomesauce!!!ReplyDelete
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I dunno why they let a wimp play Venom. He's suppose to be a middle age muscle man.
^^They should have made (Eric Foreman) play Carnage. Just dye his hair red and then it will be just right. Plus they need to stop calling the villain Young goblin. Its F**KIN HOB GOBLIN SHIT!!! (I heard assholes saying that)
The BonBon He Lives!!! Mwahahaha *Cough @[email protected] awkwardddddd
I'm going to try and see it this weekend. Reviews have been interesting so far. Most people seem to be calling too ambitious, too much content for one movie. I'm not a big fan of the comics, so I'm not quite so picky as some people. I just read them when I was much younger and haven't really followed them much since then.
What would be cool is if they set this up for a Venom/Carnage sequel, but Sam Raimi hasn't committed to a new movie yet. Rumors abound this is the last Spidey. Still, this series is one hell of a cash cow, so I suspect we'll see another movie.
I didnt even know this movie came out. I've got no TV at my school apt Explains why I mostly spend my time watching stuff online
Hm, I haven't even seen X3, now that you mention it...
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Something tells me the comic "purists" are going to have a big problem with this movie, in terms of the way the introduce venom, and also whats her face...
Well I don't want to spoil anything. It should be a good movie, and I saw the first 2 so why not see the third.
Eric Foreman (That 70's Show) playing Venom....I dunno. >_>
lol, I guess its kind of weird having a former comedian play the bad guy. He should do some more comedy related films. He's best suited for it
didnt even know this movie came out. I've got no TV at my school apt Image
That don't matter, its in theaters.
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ok check it out. This is no spoiler really. Scarlet spiderman is Peter Parkers Clone (more powerful then spidey without full web sling abilities) (he is also believed to be his son in the future). Scarlet is from the comic books from back in the day (80`s to 90`s). My uncle used to collect them so I had alot of them.
Oh yea hitokiri Spidy only had 3 clones. The other 6 are from different dimensions.
only reason I asked this was...
i heard he's in part 4.
obviously I dont know yet as I havent seen 3.
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Plus they need to stop calling the villain Young goblin. Its F**KIN HOB GOBLIN SHIT!!! (I heard assholes saying that)
are those guys referring to Harry Osborne? Cuz Harry was never hob goblin, it was
Roderick Kingsley. hob goblin uses the same technology but rocks a completely different color... it's a very common misunderstanding.
i <3'd Warm Bodies
i heard it was great!
but not as good as 2
im gonna see it tomorow hehehe but unfortunatley due to a series of twisted events he got a girlfriend yesterday!! XD my god! so i have to see it my friends T_T
I like the movie Spiderman.. But it's stupid that Toby Mcguire is playing Spiderman ><
I don't like him! ><
i really hope it doesnt end the same as the other 2 spiderman movies where the villan kills themselves. i mean come on ppl we want to see spiderman kicking some ass.
WHOA LIKE ZOMFG IM GONNA WATCH IT TODAY!!! okay.. im gonna tell u guys if its good or not.. xD anyways the commercial was just like the cartoon version except wiht real ppl.. so i dont think i will be surprised alot when i watch it >.>
spider-man is gonna rick im gonna see it wiht my friend tinight!!
It wasn't good...
My thoughts on Anime @ www.animananime.com
Vin diesel should play as Eddie Brock. by the way, is Carnage in this movie?
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Chimurenga Library is an online resource collecting past and present cultural and political magazines that have shaped ideas and identities within and outside the African continent.
Supported by lettera27, the project has been conceived by Chimurenga, a pan-African magazine about art, literature and politics, based in Cape Town.
Moleskine contributes to the project by supporting the activites of the non profit lettera27 Foundation, through the Detour and myDetour events.
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Actress Nicollette Sheridan was ordered to "calm down" by a Los Angeles judge on Friday after becoming frustrated as she was cross-examined over a fight she had with Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry.
The star testified in her wrongful termination lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, claiming the writer "hit" her "upside the head" while onset in 2008 after she asked him to write her character a funny exit line for a scene.
Sheridan complained about the incident to producers of the hit ABC network show and she alleges that that led to her dismissal in 2009, after five years as a series regular.
She returned to the stand on Friday as Cherry's lawyer Adam Levin questioned her account of events surrounding the altercation, and she became visibly annoyed as he queried her use of the word "hit" as opposed to the "slap" she had described in her sworn legal statement submitted after the run-in.
Raising her voice, Sheridan told Levin, "Sorry, this is ridiculous to me. I feel you are misconstruing what was done to me… I don't know why they're different! You are such a stickler for details!"
Her outburst prompted Judge Elizabeth Allen White to intervene, saying, "Calm down, Ms. Sheridan."
The angry actress then admitted her lawyer had actually filled in the official document, although she "didn't notice" the difference in how the incident was described when she signed the statement.
Levin moved on to quiz Sheridan over her decision to head to lunch with a friend immediately after the fight instead of take her complaint straight to ABC bosses.
The defense attorney also poured doubt on the actress' claim that the fall out prompted Cherry to kill off her character Edie Britt by reeling off a long list of other characters who had died during the show's run.
The day in court concluded with a video montage of over 40 Desperate Housewives characters who had also met an untimely demise.
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The cowboy rides away a winner, as veteran Texas singer George Strait collected the top honor for entertainer of the year Sunday at the 49th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
The fan-voted award comes as Strait is in the midst of his Cowboy Rides Away farewell tour, after announcing last year his decision to quit touring.
"Wow," the 61-year-old musician said as he was greeted by a standing ovation in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. "You know, I've always said I had the best fans in the world, and I heard this was a fan-voted thing, so I rest my case."


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Car News: 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show
2014 Range Rover Hybrid Brings Plug-In Technology to Luxury SUVs
- 2014 Range Rover Hybrid coming to European dealers soon
- May also reach U.S. market, along with Range Rover Sport
- Both models use diesel V6, plug-in hybrid technology
Land Rover has officially announced new information about its upcoming hybrid Range Rover SUV. The automaker revealed details and showed pictures of the plug-in hybrid Range Rover before the SUV's debut at this year's Frankfurt Auto Show.
According to Land Rover, the plug-in hybrid Range Rover will debut alongside a smaller plug-in hybrid Range Rover Sport. Both models will use the same engine: a 6-cylinder that joins diesel power with hybrid technology.
The diesel component is a 3.0-liter powerplant that makes around 300 horsepower. That's the same diesel V6 in today's diesel Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models, neither of which are offered in the U.S. The engine makes around 250 hp and a whopping 443 lb-ft of torque.
For electric power, Land Rover turned to a lightweight 35-kW motor that adds just 264 pounds to the SUVs. The drawback is the motor's small size, so it doesn't offer much in the way of fully electric power: Land Rover says both SUVs can go just one mile on electric power alone.
But that doesn't mean the SUVs won't benefit from an electric drivetrain. By combining diesel power with an electric drivetrain, it's likely the plug-in hybrid Range Rover models will be the most fuel-efficient Range Rovers yet. However, Land Rover has not confirmed that statement with final figures on range and gas mileage.
Land Rover has confirmed various performance figures. The brand says the plug-in hybrid Range Rover will reach 60 miles per hour from a standstill in around 6.9 seconds. The lighter Range Rover Sport should do the same spring in 6.7 seconds. That means drivers won't see a major drawback in performance by switching to the plug-in hybrid.
Expected to reach European dealers next month, the Range Rover hybrids will likely go on sale in the U.S., though Land Rover hasn't announced when. If they do reach the U.S. market, expect pricing that's slightly higher than standard Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models.
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Cervical cancer specialists with Duke's nationally ranked cancer program detect and treat cervical cancer, which is typically caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Our gynecologic oncologists are specialists in treating women with cancers that affect their reproductive system. We understand the impact cervical cancer has on your fertility, sexual function, psychological health and your family. Our doctors draw upon the latest research findings and our ongoing clinical trials to ensure you receive the best treatment for your condition.
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If you have cervical cancer, having a gynecologic oncologist leading your team ensures you receive the best care. Our gynecologic oncologists in Durham and Raleigh work with women with gynecologic cancers every day. We use our training and experience to tailor chemotherapy and surgical treatments to minimize cancer's impact on your fertility and sexuality. We have dedicated radiation oncology expertise for treating cervical cancer. If surgery is needed, we are trained and experienced in performing complex procedures on the reproductive system.
If you have been diagnosed with the type of HPV that increases your risk for cervical cancer, or your Pap test results suggest precancerous or cancerous cells, we work closely with you to look for suspicious changes in the cervix so treatment can be started at the earliest possible stage. Our overarching goal is to detect cervical cancer early, tailor your treatment, and increase your chances for a positive and long-term outcome.
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- Specialists in female reproductive system cancers. Studies show significant survival benefits exist when women with cervical cancer are cared for by gynecologic oncologists.
- Fertility services for cancer survivors. If you are concerned about the impact of chemotherapy and/or radiation on your fertility, experts at the Duke Fertility Center work closely with you to discuss fertility preservation treatments, which may include egg freezing, tissue banking, and experimental options that are available through our ongoing clinical trials.
- Convenient appointments. We schedule your appointments quickly, coordinate your schedule with your cervical cancer team, and work with you to develop the best treatment plan.
- Comfortable surroundings. Our new Duke Cancer Center features spacious waiting areas, a Quiet Room, large infusion rooms, and a rooftop garden area where patients — based on their treatment regimen — can receive chemotherapy outdoors.
- Support for your whole being. Our comprehensive cancer support services range from helping patients minimize the side effects of treatment to coping with the emotional and psychological effects of diagnosis and treatment. Our breast cancer survivorship clinic also pulls together a range of resources specially designed to help survivors after treatment ends. View all of our gynecologic cancer support groups in our event calendar.
Your gynecologic oncologist takes many factors into consideration — your age and health, your fertility concerns, the size and stage of your cervical cancer, and whether it has spread to other organs — when determining the right treatment approach for you.
- Cryosurgery freezes and kills tumor cells to stop cancer growth.
- Laser surgery uses high-energy beams to kill tumor cells and stop cancer growth.
- Trachelectomy is performed when very small tumors are present. Your surgeon may remove your cervix and part of your vagina, but leave your uterus intact to preserve your fertility.
- A radical hysterectomy removes the cervix and uterus when cervical cancer has not spread. Robot-assisted radical hysterectomies allow surgeons to be more precise in their movement and may be performed through small incisions in your abdomen. As a result, you may have less scarring, less postoperative pain, and faster recovery.
- Chemotherapy, administered orally or intravenously, may be recommended after surgery to slow cancer cells or kill cancer growth. Chemotherapy is often combined with radiation oncology treatments.
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Highly precise, computer-controlled machine delivers small doses of high-energy radiation at varying intensities to kill cancer cells. The radiation beams enter the body at various angles and target the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
- Internal and external radiation treatments. External beams deliver radiation to areas affected by your cervical cancer. We may also implant radiation seeds or capsules near the tumor to kill cancer cells and halt cancer growth.
- Pelvic exenteration. While rare, it may be performed in combination with a radical hysterectomy to remove affected organs or tissues, such as the bladder, vagina, rectum and part of the colon.
If your primary care or OB-GYN doctor finds a positive result on your Pap test, or if you've been diagnosed with certain types of HPV, the following tests may be performed to obtain an accurate diagnosis. Many are performed in a doctor's office. Some require a surgical procedure.
Performed to distinguish the type of tumor and direct treatment decisions.
A specially designed microscope looks for abnormal tissue in the cervix and surrounding vaginal area.
Transvaginal ultrasound, X-ray, CT, PET and MRI scans may be used to create high-quality images of your cervix and surrounding organs. Used to pinpoint the location of your tumor and whether it has spread.
Removes tissue sample for examination under a microscope to look for cancerous or precancerous cells. A biopsy may be performed at the same time as a colposcopy exam. Biopsy options for cervical cancer include:
- Endocervical curettage. A small sample of tissue is scraped from the canal of the cervix using a tool called a curette.
- LEEP (Loop electro-surgical excision procedure). A small wire heated with high-frequency energy is used to remove tissue samples for look for pre-cancerous cells and invasive cancer.
- Cone biopsy. Removes a larger, cone-shaped amount of tissue with a knife to determine if pre-cancerous cells are present under the surface of the cervix.


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Cuddle Parties bring as much Non-sexual, consensual touch with very clear boundaries in a safe place, as you want. No strings, expectations or explanations.
Cuddle Party is … a Movement!
It's about compassion, affection and touch.
It's about touch that is not about sex.
Wait – IS THERE such a thing?
Of course there is! Though not everyone knows it or how to find it.
One problem with finding comforting touch is that if you believe that touch is about sex, then either you are afraid it might lead to sex, or you are afraid it might not lead to sex.
Not so helpful.
We humans need touch and affection. It's no longer a question. Nurturing, welcome consensual touch is good for you. Good for your body, heart and spirit. Good for your blood pressure, your nervous system, your emotional health, your ability to connect with and trust people, your ability to respect and care for yourself, your creativity, sense of safety and comfort and belonging. Infants who are deprived of touch fail to thrive; we never outgrow the need.
Why is it so hard to find? Because for the most part, we think it has to do with sexual relationship, or at least romance, hooking up or 'attraction'.
What if it just has do with being a human being who cares about other human beings? Kindness, compassion, comfort and nourishment.
Cuddle Party is a movement to reclaim this option in our lives.
Cuddle Party is … a workshop!
Though touch is natural, the skills that make it welcome and enjoyable have to be learned. Skills of communication, boundaries, asking for what you want, and saying 'Yes' or 'No' with clarity and kindness.
Cuddle Party is led by trained and certified Cuddle Party Facilitators. The Facilitator's job is to guide you into those skills gently and easily, in a fun, safe and light hearted way. We welcome you and create an atmosphere of respect, and remain available for questions and support.
At a Cuddle Party you gain:
* Clarity and confidence
* Boundary and communication skills
* Comfort, support and encouragement
* The secrets to welcome, relaxed, non-sexual touch
The skills you learn at Cuddle Party translate into every day life, right from the start. When boundaries and consent are clear, every relationship is easier.
Where else can you attend a workshop in your pajamas?
Cuddle Party is … a social event!
We open with a Welcome Circle – about 45 minutes of introductions, rules and a few games to help everyone get comfortable. We teach communication and boundary skills in ways that are lighthearted and fun.
Then we open up for 'free-style' cuddling. You have plenty of time to relax, chat, share a back rub or other welcome touch, cuddle, have a snack or just hang out.
You can come to a Cuddle Party to meet new people, to enjoy amazing conversations, to touch, to be touched, to have fun, to practice asking for what you want, to practice saying "no" to what you don't want — all in a setting structured to be a safe place for exploration and enjoyment. Shucks, you can even come to a Cuddle Party just to cuddle and snuggle!
We hope you join us.