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How You Can Live A Meaningful, Happy And Satisfied Life
Nature is cruel. The strongest wins and the genes are transferred. Pretty much everything in nature is controlled. The total number of population is always kept in check. No one species ever dominates.
For every species which seems at the top, either they are less in numbers. Or their exists someone who can wipe them out. Hence, there is a balance always which is maintained.
Naturally, humans are no different. And since you have developed beyond the food cycle, the population have exploded.
Nature didn't want one species to grow this much and take control over everything. Almost all other species have to hunt, reproduce and safeguard themselves. And the danger exists every day. Over the years of human civilization, the food cycle doesn't exist in its original form.
You don't have to hunt for food. You use physical or mental labour to get money which gets you food. And the essential requirement is fulfilled pretty quickly.
Hence, you have a lot of time on your hand. So you need to get creative to pass the time. The meaning of life is a new concept. Since you have broken the cycle, you have the luxury to decide what to do. So, you search for some more profound meaning and the progress happened as you see it today.
What Is Meaning
The debate on the philosophy of life has been going on for years. But if you want to find the meaning of life — you have to look within.
Since, most of your life you won't be living every moment for food, you would have the luxury to do something else. Even if you are working 10 hours every day for 6 days, you would have 1 day to explore anything you like.
The best approach to finding meaning is to do something because you love it. And find a way to impact at least one person.
For example, you may like playing football. Go and learn about it, play and become better. And then you can join as a coach for a kids football team or volunteer at an NGO to bring a smile to a kid. Or you can share your learning's with others.
If you have money to buy something — it gives more happiness when you buy something for others. The ability to do something for others is the most generous and meaningful thing you can do.
Happiness Demands Sadness
One of the things, you chase in your life is happiness. But how you define happiness can affect how you live happily. The very idea of being happy means you can be sad too. Hence, you need to embrace that too.
Remember, if you chase your happiness in something you can, then you will be sad once it has gone. Or if you pursue happiness in external things, then you are bound to be controlled by others. Because you are chasing happiness somewhere else outside of your control.
Another perspective is to look for happiness within yourself. Being happy is a choice.
You can lose the battle and still be happy with what you have. Or you can win the battle and always be sad because you didn't win a specific way. Either way, you are choosing what will be your state of mind.
But there is a question which often comes up. How will you improve yourself, how you will strive for becoming better. Because if you are happy, then you won't chase things which might improve your lifestyle.
But what if you can be happy at whatever your current situation is. And as Seth Godin puts it — be hungry for the thrill of creating art. Be happy, regardless. This is the best way you can be happy.
Remember, if you are sad most of the times. Even when you will be rich, you will be sad most of the times. Money only solves your money problems. Your outlook and reaction will mostly remain the same. So work on them and focus on being happy — it's your choice, so choose to be.
Take That Break
If you are sprinting all the time, then you will get exhausted. And it would be difficult to appreciate how much distance you have covered.
One of the things which people like to say is this — keep pushing ahead because you can achieve so more. Don't be content just now, look ahead for greater happiness.
And this can work well if you want to achieve more and more in your life. But what is your end goal?
Is it to be happy..?
You can be happy now. You have worked hard for what you have. Take the break to appreciate what you have now.
For example, if you want to become the manager in your firm and you achieve it — then don't rush to make another aim to achieve more significant.
Instead, take a break. Enjoy the process, fruits of your labour. You deserve this.
And then once you are there for a reasonable amount of time — you can sprint again to achieve something else.
But remember, at whatever stage — being satisfied and happy is nothing to do regarding what you can achieve. You can be happy and satisfied and still looking for more because you are hungry for the thrill.
Life is a journey — be happy because you can be, enjoy your success and don't rush it. You have all that you desire within you — choose it for yourself.


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Foxy's Ice Cream and Restaurant
131 E. Hydraulic St. | Yorkville, IL 60560 | 630.385.2716
131 E. Hydraulic St.
Yorkville, IL 60560
When you're at Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Downtown Yorkville, you must visit Foxy's for a hand-dipped ice cream cone. Unique flavors combine for fresh signature sundaes and desserts to make Foxy's the perfect treat for a day on or along the Fox River. Hungry kayaker? Chow down on a hot dog or smoked brat from the grill before indulging in a float.
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Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS will design and develop an industrial gateway for a development project led by Bresimar Automação.
The partnership between Bresimar Automação, Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS and Instituto de Telecomunicações de Aveiro is producing the first results in a new research project, which will materialize a new line of differentiating products for industrial sensorization and instrumentation. The products will make use of emerging technologies that represent the technological state of art for sensorization, wireless communications and cloud computing.
Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS is in charge of the design and development of an industrial gateway for the storing, forwarding and visualization of data from the wireless sensors. This gateway has the possibility to integrate new hardware communication modules connected through an expansion bus and respective support for the main non-proprietary industrial communication protocols. Also, the gateway will provide an interface for integration with third-party systems (RESTful API), a web-based portal and integration with cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platforms.
The project has an estimated duration of two years and aims to achieve a fully developed and validated prototypes (including global RF – Radio Frequency certification) of the proposed products, ready for the start of the production and commercialization process.
The interest on wireless sensor networks has been significantly increasing over the last decade. Most of the current deployments have been on scenarios where there is no possibility of using traditional cabled solutions. Wireless systems have not been considered the preferred option for industrial sensors communication, but a convenient alternative for situations where the installation of traditional systems is impossible or very difficult.
The growing interest by the market on the IoT can potentially change this scenario. Companies are lately focusing on the integration between their industrial automation systems and enterprise management systems and the IoT promise is getting tangible by the day. The technological innovations in the areas of sensorization, wireless communications, energy harvesting systems, big data and cloud computing are now being part of these new ecosystems which promote the continuous exchange of information between devices, systems and humans and which makes way for better performance, flexibility and delivery capacity in the company's value chain. This industrial approach, usually called Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), tries to integrate new concepts as smart factory, smart city and smart home.


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- 3/4 oz root beer schnapps
- 3/4 oz rum
Sunday, December 9, 2012
BuckshotDecember 09, 2012
Cocktail Lady
Hello! My name is Jen and I am The Cocktail Lady. I am a married mom of 4 who loves creating and trying new cocktails.
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4 comments:
Every time I see that root beer stuff, I wonder what in the world could be done with it. The uses just seem so limited.ReplyDeleteReplies
I know me too, I totally agree! That's why I haven't purchased it yet. I'm not sure I would have either unless someone had promised me the best cocktail ever. I'm just grateful that my friend gave me hers, ha ha.Delete
Root Beer Schnapps is interesting-- i think it must be calling out for vanilla, perhaps vanilla or whipped cream vodka would go well with it, along with something else, to make a float flavored drink.ReplyDeleteReplies
I totally agree! I found one with vodka and vanilla extract that sounds like it would be better then tonight's. I'll still try a few more to see if I can find something that I like. =)Delete


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Friday, October 30, 2009
Okay, they got me.
If you know me, or at least have been reading this blog for some time, you know that generally, I have a deep contempt for social networking sites. Personally, I find them to be downright boneheaded and generally wrong on so many levels.
I've managed to avoid much of a presence on MySpace.
I do believe that I now hold the record for most consecutive days with no followers on Twitter.
However, then I got a phone call from my good friend and co-conspirator, who let me know that I simply HAD to get on FUCKin' Facebook. Well, not in so many words. Actually, maybe yeah, now that I think about it, that is how he said it.
Anyway. I tracked down a few of my good friends who go back with me to close to a quarter century ago, and decided, fuck it, I'm going to be somewhat active on Facebook. Not that I prefer it over the other two aforementioned sites. On the contrary. To me, Facebook sucks just as bad. It doesn't load pages very well, the chat functions totally blow (and crash my browser more times than not), and, with no offense to my friends who think otherwise, I got sick of playing the games-that-really-aren't-games (eg "Mafia Wars") after about two days, if that long.
Still, I've settled into a role I like to call "Annoying Leftist Newsfeed Guy", since a lot of the publications that I read online anyway are available on Facebook and easy to link to my page.
Another thing which annoys me about Facebook is how they try to force everybody to use their legal birth name. I don't have any problem with my birth name, and anybody can easily find that online, along with my date of birth and birthplace, on the "Biography" section of my last.fm profile. It's just that, not only do a lot more people whom I'd want to find me know me as Michael Psycho, there's approximately umpteen hundred million Michael Warrens all over the planet, with God knows how many in Sacramento alone.
SO I tried using Michael Psycho. Facebook wasn't having it. Previously, I had complained about not being able to use the name, and got handed this line of horseshit via email:
Facebook does not allow people to sign up with certain names that may be fake or associated with fake accounts. While we realize this verification method may prevent some people with legitimate names from initially registering, we feel this policy is currently the best method to prevent against malicious and fake accounts on the site.
We can help you sign up for an account, but we will need additional information. Please reply to this email with a scanned image or digital picture of a government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's license) in order to confirm the accuracy of your name. Also, make sure you black out any personal information that is not needed to verify your identity (e.g., social security number). Keep in mind that we will permanently delete your ID from our servers once your name has been verified.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but you will be unable to sign up until you provide us with a scanned image of a government-issued ID. Please include all of our previous correspondence in your response so that we can refer to your original inquiry.
Thanks in advance for understanding this security policy,
User Operations
Ursula, I cordially invite you and the rest of the User Operations team at Facebook to fuck off. You are not the government, and I am not trying to use a credit card to purchase goods and services. If I am otherwise using Facebook in the manner which it is meant to be used, you have no business in Hell to be demanding that I use my birth name.
I was going to give up altogether, when suddenly inspiration struck and I decided to give it another go. I reactivated my account but instead of Michael Psycho, or Michael Warren, I came up with a brand new handle.
That name was... Idgaf Yaas.
Okay. I'll write that one more time.
Idgaf Yaas.
The name is an acronym, and it is intended to be a tribute to the nice folks who rejected "Michael Psycho" as my name on Facebook. It stands for:
I Don't Give A Fuck. You Assholes All Suck.
Facebook accepted the name.
So, dear friends, as of right now, Facebook is the place where you will find it easiest to reach me online. It is my online hangout, my street corner, my stoop. I'm positive that, if you are staring at a computer screen right now, you probably already have a Facebook page. So, especially to the readers of this blog, I invite you to come on by and make a friend request. Don't be shy. Although I like my tight knit lil' circle of seven or eight pals I've got since I joined a couple of weeks ago, you are always welcome. Just to make it easy on you, I've provided a link below. I look forward to seeing you. At least until Facebook kicks me out.
Click Here, Pilgrim
(Yes. I know. The link is dead. Read the update below.)
Update(1/30/10): So much for trying to be more social. This evening, I deactivated the account, so Idgaf Yaas is no longer a threat to the shivering denizens of Facebook any longer.
I simply got tired of the whole shebang. I had been thinking about walking away from this shit for a while now when something very interesting occurred today.
I was walking back from taking the trash to my dumpster when somebody seemingly familiar passed me in the courtyard of my apartment complex. I said hello, this person returned the greeting, and walked on by. There was no indication that either of us really recognized each other as any sort of acquaintance. When I noticed that a card for a local city council candidate was placed on my door, I put two and two together.
This was one of the folks who I didn't know personally, somebody I'd never met in my life, who had added me as a friend on Facebook! Rather then having my feelings hurt, I found the experience to be a rather, ahem, teachable moment. That's when I decided it was about high time to bring this noble personal social experiment to an end.
While it was nice to have tracked down a few folks from the past, ultimately, Facebook activity just seems like a tremendous waste of time. Time is pretty much the most valuable thing I have left nowadays. Also, I've increasingly grown to accept a basic belief that social activity is way overrated.
So to all of the true dear old friends that I ran into on Facebook, thanks for bringing back fond memories and I'm glad to see that we are all surviving and well. As for the rest of you:
Sunday, October 25, 2009
On the Black Hole Media Co. blog, there is a brief description of a BHMC research project underway which, with any luck, will be completed by the time that I qualify for Medicare:
Click Here, Pilgrim
I realize that the basic point of this project, of course, is a little hard to describe to a lot of folks without sounding all Unabombery and shit. So, as a way of providing a contemporary example of the type of stuff I've been witnessing that inspired me to begin this project, please check out the link below to this recent article from Mother Jones:
Click Here, Pilgrim
Click Here, Pilgrim
I realize that the basic point of this project, of course, is a little hard to describe to a lot of folks without sounding all Unabombery and shit. So, as a way of providing a contemporary example of the type of stuff I've been witnessing that inspired me to begin this project, please check out the link below to this recent article from Mother Jones:
Click Here, Pilgrim
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Go get that Bookmarks tab warmed up, Pilgrim.
Black Hole Media Co., my sometimes collective, usually lone-wolf-run media terrorist cooperative, is back on them Interwebs at its old address: blackholemediaco.com.
There won't be much there for a while, but don't worry, I'll work on it. You can help too if you want. If you have issues as serious as I do with the Establishment Media, and can express yourself clearly and intelligently, and can pass our screening, go ahead and email the BHMC headquarters. Your help doesn't even have to have anything to do with the site. As long as it's legal and makes sense, hit us up. We're into a little of this and a little of that, so try it, we might like it. (BIG FAT NOTE: Do NOT use this email link to try to contact me personally for any other reason than Black Hole Media Co. business. I will not respond and odds are good that anything sent otherwise will be deleted. I know it's hard as Hell to get ahold of me and I do that on purpose. I've been making myself a smidge more accessible online and I'll be discussing that in a week or two).
Black Hole Media Co., in all of its various weird incarnations, has been in operation since 1984. No, it hasn't just been me. I've had a lot of help, and I'm grateful to everyone who has gotten involved at one level or another. Over the years, BHMC has been involved in music and video production, performance art, renegade flyering, consultation, networking, corporate surveillance, ridicule of public figures and a whole lot of other stuff which, though essentially legal, probably shouldn't be discussed right now.
That said, in the time around and since Black Hole Media Co. last had a Web presence (around 2000 or 2001), there have been a spate of sites popping up with interesting variations of our name. Here, for the purpose of clarity, allow me to point out those sites which have no association with Black Hole Media Co. whatsoever, and, to be sporting, I will provide a link as well.
This software company is not Black Hole Media Co. and has no association with BHMC whatsoever.
Neither does this site. Not BHMC related, never was, never will be.
BHMC has released records (and cassettes) under the Black Hole imprint, but has nothing to do whatsoever with Black Hole Recordings.
BHMC also has nothing to do with the band from Italy, The Black Hole Company.
And lastly, BHMC is not associated with Adbusters, but apparently they took a liking to the BHMC logo. (I'm sure that they have a convenient backstory of its symbolism ready. Don't worry, Adbusters, your efforts are still cool in my book).
That's probably enough examples for now (until some more people try to co-opt). I'm fine with it, since Black Hole Media Co. is going to outlive all of these folks. And besides, you know what they say about imitation being...
Saturday, October 17, 2009
So, I was called for jury duty, which was, to my best recollection, my fifth time since moving to California. Before you start to fret about some poor defendant being stuck with me as one of the panel of twelve, be comforted with the fact that, in the spirit of the "One Day, One Trial" policy here in Sacramento County, I was not chosen and was dismissed at the end. In retrospect, I'm sure glad that I was not picked, as I paid a karmic surplus merely in my attempt to make it to the fuckin' courthouse in time.
I received my summons about 3 or 4 weeks ago, and I wasn't worried about how I was going to get to court on time. I like walking and was planning to give myself an ample head start (as long as I gave myself over 45 minutes from where I live in Midtown it would have been fine).
And then, Mother Nature decided to conspire with RT to give me a little character building personal challenge.
The weather, as it turned out, greeted me that morning with 45 mile per hour gusts and a shitload of rainfall. Resigned to having to take the light rail into downtown, I headed over to the 23rd and R station at about 7:20 or so, figuring that, since the trains run 15 minutes apart at the most, I'd have plenty of time to get to where I had to go.
Giving me one more reason to rue the lameness that is Sacramento Regional Transit, the ticket machine would not take any of my dollar bills. Moving across the tracks to the other machine, I noticed that other people were having the exact same problem. Although I probably should have felt some sort of humbling empathy in seeing my fellow members of humanity feeling my pain, I was none too happy to know that there was a FUBAR situation developing here at the RT station, as the 7:25 train pulled up.
I no longer have a cell phone, since I decided that I hardly speak to anybody anymore and it was a waste of money. I could have used the pay phone at the station, but when I've called the court in the past, just for general information, I've been put on hold and sent to Automated Menu Hell. My choice at this point was to either get forced into contesting a ticket for having no proof of fare or getting a bench warrant issued for failure to report for jury service. Even worse, I may have had to report back the following day. Nah. Not going to happen.
I'd like to share with you at this time a little personal issue that I have. If it's one thing that I don't like in this life, it's when I don't have an answer to something, and don't know if what I'm about to do will have consequences or will turn out okay. Sure, I have to deal with that kind of shit on almost a daily basis anyway, and usually things will turn out alright, but I would still rather have answers and information before I choose to do something.
In that mental state, and knowing that it was approaching 7:30, I knew that I had to do something to address the situation. I chose to start a panicked walk-mixed-with-jog down Q, then 22nd Street, then Capitol Avenue, then through a corner of Capitol Park and down L Street, turning to take 10th Street north and cutting across Wino Park, whoops I mean Cesar Chavez Plaza, and booking through I Street. Unfortunately, I overshot the street for the Superior Court building, turning and traveling on 8th, and was disoriented enough to ask some young lady on a phone outside of the Sacramento County Sheriff's doorway for directions back over to what turned out to be the entrance a block away at 9th and G.
I made it in the line outside of the courthouse door at the 8 AM deadline on the dot. Somebody up there likes me, or at least gave me the common sense not to be hitting the potato chips too hard nowadays.
By now, completely looking like a drowned rat, I waited in the long line at the Jury Assembly Room and checked in with my now-soaked summons, then took a seat in the hall. I sort of envied other folks who were using their laptops and taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi that the Court had generously provided for prospective jurors. And then again, I was glad that I had decided against bringing my laptop with me, considering the circumstances that had unexpectedly occured.
I neglected to mention earlier that I'd brought in a briefcase full of notebooks, reading material and other stuff, and had to lug that along under my coat for the little foot race I took through the storm. I chose to take along a copy of a book called The Price of Dissent, Bud and Ruth Schultz's fantastic collection of oral histories of people who have experienced repression and persecution from Uncle Sam because of their personal beliefs and expressed opinions, and pretty much nothing else. I'm reviewing one of the accounts for a project which I may or may not complete within the next few years. There was also, admittedly, a passing thought about how sorta fucked up it would look to be reading that particular book. That only encouraged me even more.
As the process of beginning to call out names for that day's cases began, a woman sitting next to me looked up from her book and remarked, "Have you ever read that short story, The Lottery?" I replied, "Yes, a long time ago", while racking my brains to try to remember what that one was about. She continued, "They announce people's names and then they get executed. It sort of feels like that," with a smile. I may have agreed with her under normal circumstances if the worst part of the morning had not already been past me.
Eventually, my name was called and I headed upstairs to a courtroom. When I got there, the hall was already filling up, and a friendly young woman had motioned over to me to let me know that there was a seat open right next to her. I thanked her and sat my still-pretty-soaked ass down. She mentioned that there seemed to be a lot of people in this jury pool, and I had replied that I had used the stairs because my last name was at the end of the alphabet and by the time I was called, the elevators were already crowded with people waiting in queue. We briefly spoke about the weather outside, and I couldn't help but notice that she seemed just a wee bit agitated and nervous.
The deputy acting as bailiff came out of the courtroom briefly and gave us some pointers on what to expect and how to behave in the courtroom.(For instance, no food because crinkling wrappers will piss off the court reporter.) He then requested that we separate the four pages of our carbon copied voir dire questionnaire in order to make his job easier when he takes them from each juror as they get called to sit in the jury box. Everybody dutifully proceeded to pull their sheets apart. I found it kind of odd that my neighbor to the right, who had helped me to get a seat earlier, did not even pull out the questionnaire. It was no longer a mystery about two minutes later when the bailiff re-emerged, motioned to her and kept the door open as she entered the courtroom.
Great. I'm not even inside the courtroom and I've already carried on a conversation with the defendant. Oh well. We didn't discuss the trial, unless she's being charged with illegal cloud seeding or something, so I guess it was still cool. It still felt kind of fucked up, though.
The clerk then came out and announced eighteen names of people who would be the first to sit in the jury box (12 prospective jurors and six alternates), and then the rest of us filed into the gallery. The judge got things started and gave us the particulars on the trial that we were being considered for, along with the usual admonitions (eg don't discuss the trial details with anyone, etc.). I won't bother to tell you at this point what the charges were because, although legally I can speak about it now, the trial is still pending for all I know. All I can say at this point is that I have a family history in regards to the same offense, and probably would have been sent back to the jury room anyway.
After the initial questioning of the first group of potential jurors, the judge called for the afternoon break, which turned out to be two hours. Luckily I was prepared and had plenty of music to listen to and stuff to read and work on. The drag was that the weather sucked and I was still pretty damp, so I didn't feel like stepping outside. I settled for going up to the cafeteria and a lunch of coffee and cupcakes. I sat in the area near the jury lounge, listened to my usual repertoire of freeform eclectic audio mixture on shuffle play, and did some people watching for most of the time.
One thing about jury duty: it's sort of like the DMV. It's the Great Equalizer when it comes to making everyone get together in one public place, regardless of race, birthplace, occupation or education. There's business suits, baggy pants and hoodies, burkhas, cowboy hats, turbans, leather biker gear and hemp clothing. It almost seems like there should be a hope that these occasional perceived obligations of civil responsibility have a side benefit of reminding its participants that we have numerous differences, too many to even bother counting, and we should always consider that fact when acting out our lives in this world.
After the break, it was back to Final Jeopardy, and the panel was questioned about the usual: if anyone had been convicted of offenses relative to the trial, and of they had been victims under similar circumstances to the allegations that they would possibly be deliberating upon. After the judge excused initial people from the panel, the empty seats were filled and the new arrivals were reviewed on the same questions.
Then it was time for the respective attorneys to have their fun with their peremptory challenges, with the prosecutor and defense taking turns kicking out panelists at whim. This process can go on for a very long time, depending on the size of the jury pool and how anal the attorneys are. Typically, the defense tends to get a little happier with the challenges, and it was no different this time around. However, after one more break and a relatively short time, the two parties magically agreed and twelve jurors were picked along with two alternates. Us stragglers were then dismissed, and we made our way back to the jury room.
One other deportee and myself were smart enough to hit the stairs right away, and we ended up at the front of the line as our remaining fellow rejects filed in and lined up to be dismissed. When I got to the window to turn in my badge, the question I got was: "But, were you excused"? The answer I wanted to give was: "Look, lady, I hauled ass by foot here from 23rd and R because the ticket machine didn't take my money and I practially ran here in a downpour to get here on time, then I spent eight hours trapped here in soaking clothes and was not picked for a jury. You really need to let me the fuck go, and we can try this again in a year or so, aight?" But, I simply replied "Yes," and requested an RT pass. I kind of felt like giving myself a break for the trip back.
That, of course, was not going to happen without even more bullshit. The light rail train headed back toward my homestead was delayed by at least 45 minutes, and I stood out there along with a flock of mostly government workers wondering if it would ever show up at all. Finally, I got my waterlogged carcass home. The next day, my thigh and calf muscles felt like I had rode the American River trail up to Folsom and back from Discovery Park, thanks to my impromptu morning workout.
I respect the American justice system and for all of the citizens of our country to have a right to a fair and speedy trial with a jury of peers. I just wish that it was at least a little easier for me to get through it. It's not the Superior Court I felt inconvenienced from, but definitely RT and its continuing dedication to making its customer service become suckier by the day, every day. Perhaps the Jury Comissioner's office can mail an optional postcard that folks can send back to request an advance RT ticket to be mailed before the reporting date, just to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible. I have a feeling that, if it was anyone else in my situation that day, a lot of others would have just thrown up their hands in the air, said "Fuck it", and tried to avoid even showing up at all. Now that wouldn't help anybody.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Okay, I'm definitely going to have to score a copy of this. Mr. Crumb, of all people, has illustrated the Book of Genesis. I would like to answer a question put forth in one the comments posted for the article in Forward.com (linked below).
"Is God perhaps a latent Mr. Natural?"
Upon initial glances, I would tend to think so, though I would also agree with the same commenter that God has a nicer head of hair (natch).
Click Here, Pilgrim
Friday, October 09, 2009
Greetings, In The Name Of He Who Is Arisen,
Per your urgent request, I have received the token of our holy embrace and have placed it on display at a station of honor in the highest domain of my studio apartment. Your most precious trophy of athletic achievement is now among other significant objects of which I am fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to save from other politically dangerous areas of the world. I recall only the fondest memories of the noble overseas Christian warriors who have presented me with the privileged duty to acquire all of these curios, at least until I had to change the PIN number on my debit card. I have forgiven them, as my covenant with the Lord dictates that I do so.
I am steadfastly praying, and I know you are as well, for the eventual consummation of our newfound alliance as soldiers of the battle for souls. It is simply one of many blessed events to occur that I had somehow been called by the powerful inner voice of the Heavenly Father to be browsing Ebay at such a miraculously perfect time.
I'm also delighted that you may be able someday to meet my heretofore-unknown long lost sister, Irinya Milošević Perrier O'Brien Gomez Psychodopoulos, who only recently had tracked me down and contacted me through Ancestry.com. She is marrying a lucky young fellow believer of my acquaintance, and while she is trying to get a visa to enter the U.S. from Belgium, I will be helping to open her new electronics store by accepting various packages shipped through UPS and FedEx and will be storing the items in my apartment, that is, the ones that I will not be forwarding, at her request, to her current retail outlet location in Abuja, Nigeria.
I am in passionate prayer daily to ask for God's mercy upon the state of your treacherous situation, and assure you that I beseech the skillful hand of the Almighty Lord to touch the very essence of your existence, guiding you towards the way of the ultimate assumption of ecstatic glory, glory, glory in the highest until you reach the sacred realm of the Holy Spirit.
Your Brother In Christian Intercourse,
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Wow. Looks like Mary Manson really got its thong bunched up into its hemorrhoids over the latest stunt by the folks over at Buddyhead.
Letter above courtesy of Buddyhead, from the latest gossip page. Link below. Apologies for use without permission, nothing personal, just wanted to dress up the post a little. I'll take this opportunity to highly recommend the sort-of-weekly Buddyhead Gossip for all you crazy kids out there, as it's good for building critical thinking towards the entertainment world in growing minds.
At least I'm confident that Travis Keller won't be calling a fuckin' lawyer on me. As for Mary, on the other hand, I'm not so sure.
Click Here, Pilgrim
Sunday, October 04, 2009
I was actually watching a new episode of Saturday Night Live for once. Finally got to see that Gaga lady that all those kids are crazy about nowadays.
But besides that, the sketches were sorta so-so, until this came on.
But besides that, the sketches were sorta so-so, until this came on.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Lately, I've been feeling like shit.
Not physically. As a matter of fact, it seems like I feel stronger and on top of that, I'm getting sick far less often than in my twenties. In my mental state, it's been another story.
It's like my mind is trying to make its way through the middle of a tornado. There's really not much of a better way that I can describe it. The strange thing is that I seem to be doing things okay on the job and in my own creative efforts here and there. Something just hasn't seemed right lately.
Having an overly heavy workload doesn't help, and at this point there's nothing much that I can do about it. Plus, it looks like the inevitable ax is going to fall someday sooner or later anyway. I've been involved in this pattern before, where the staffing gets cut down to the bone, and even though the service levels suffer, eventually the work gets outsourced and the folks who've stuck around to keep things going are out of there.
It would be nice to feel like I can see options beyond my present gig, but I can't. Sure, I have plenty of practical skills to carry with me, and a lot of those skills were picked up on the present job that I'm holding. The shitty economy doesn't help, either. The last thing that I'd be looking forward to would be to re-assess my skill set for the same type of work at another corporation. One positive possibility is that I'll get a higher paying job, which would be close to even odds at this point since I don't make diddly squat based on my current expectations and duties.
I've been squirreling away a few bucks here and there, and have been building a fairly decent sized rainy day fund (which currently would get me through about three years of rainy days, even though that took 15 years to accomplish). That ability to still get a little bit ahead with each paycheck is keeping me in place. If and when it starts to get closer to paycheck-to-paycheck finances, it will be a bit easier to just pack up and hit the road.
There's one weird thing that's going on in my head, though. Like I mentioned earlier, I feel like I'm in great physical shape, but have had thoughts that I'm going to die soon. Real soon. Not like I have any objections to that happening; there's really nothing holding me here. I am completely and realistically one person, with no remaining family or close personal ties whatsoever. That's the price that you pay when you can't keep your mouth shut and can't deal with society or won't put up with anybody's shit. I paid for it, and now I'm living its results.
Suicide, on the other hand, is not something that I am even remotely capable of doing anymore. I came to the conclusion a while back that if I ever feel suicidal, the most effective method would be to keep living, because life will kill me eventually. My only brother wasn't quite as keen to that idea, and decided to give in to his ongoing urge to shoot himself at the age of 31. It feels sort of strange to be 15 years older than a sibling who was 8 years older than myself, and yet remembering somebody who ran circles around me in terms of intellect even at my current age.
Medication is out of the question, as I don't want any drugs in me anymore, period. I don't even take aspirin unless I'm in nearly excruciating pain. For a lot of folks in my situation, knocking back a few drinks would provide at least a temporary diversion, but I know well enough by now that alcohol is just going to lead down a path which will be even worse than the one I'm experiencing now. And therapy has been nothing but a failure in the past for me, so I wouldn't expect it to change now.
Yeah, I'm feeling pretty fucked nowadays. Anybody reading this right now who hates my guts for one reason or another (and don't worry, I know that you're out there) should be utterly stokely stoked to know about my present condition.
And I want all of you of that persuasion to know something right here, right now.
I am going to eventually snap out of this funk and come back stronger, better prepared, and ready to make you look like a bunch of complete and utter idiots more than ever.
I always do.
And as a matter of fact, just typing this and publishing it has made me feel a whole lot better.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
WALKING DEAD: An Episode In "Isolation"?
The virtual trademark of TWD's writing during the Mazzara regime was laziness and stupidity. When the Mazzara writers' room was at "work," it would craft a single episode worth of plot then use it to fill 4 or 5 episodes of the series, stretching the material to the point that all but a few minutes of every episodes was simply made up of filler and virtually nothing was happening. This process helped cretinize the already-idiotic writing, as the characters had to be made to spend most of their time sitting around with thumbs lodged in orifices, ignoring the obvious or otherwise delaying the taking of whatever action was needed. After two episodes that, for the first time since season 1, had each featured a full episode worth of plot, the Gimple Gang, which had been doing so well until now, slammed on the brakes, and we got another underwritten thumbs-up-asses episode.
Last week, zombies very nearly toppled the fence around the prison, an as-yet-unidentified murderer went to work inside it, and a virus began to spread among the survivors housed there. In a competently written TWD, addressing these matters would be an immediate priority. The survivors need meds to treat the illness and Hershel knows of a facility that may well have them and may not have been looted, but it's 50 miles away. It's refreshing to see a trip of this distance once again discussed as a dangerous one (and a sharp reversal of Rick's season 3 trip across half the state of Georgia to loot guns he'd already looted). Danger or no, the meds are must-have , and with a large and growing number getting sick and dying, our heroes prep for the mission. Then they stand around and talk. Then they stand around and talk some more. Soon, the mission that should have been the central focus of this episode is shoved aside by a lot of dicking around, any sense of urgency about it having disappeared, and for no other reason than the writers' desire to end the episode on a particular cliffhanger they only get their show on the road in the last few minutes.
There is, in the meantime, a nice little minor episode with Hershel and Carl wandering in the wilderness outside the prison in search of herbs,[1] but most of the rest of what happens is just filler. The sick need water, the pump that brings it from the creek into the prison is clogged with mud, and Rick refuses to help Carol go out to the creek and unstop it. He says they can do it "tomorrow," as if the sick won't need water. Actually, he says that solely to provide a pretext for her going out and doing it herself, so she can nearly get eaten and have to be rescued. The failure to reinforce the outer fence or otherwise do something to strengthen the prison's defenses after last week's zombie attack would be excusable, as there really isn't the manpower for it at the moment, but when Carol gets in her jam and Rick comes to her rescue, he slips right through two holes cut in both fences! These would seem to be the holes our heroes cut in order to gain access to the prison last season. For the sake of that moment, they're still there, and have never been properly buttoned up. And when Rick and Carol duck back inside the fence with half-a-dozen or more zombies hot on their heels, they stand within it, exchange a few words, then walk off with the big, person-sized gap to the outside still visible!
The bad, anti-naturalistic melodrama of the Mazzara era reared its ugly head several times tonight. Characters behaving in totally irrational ways, actors going way-over-the-top in spouting awful dialogue. Tyreese and Rick getting in not one but two pointlessly ugly face-downs.[2] Hershel making a grand, extended speech before going in to treat the ill.[3] The sudden return of this sort of shit is most unwelcome.
The writer-of-record on this unfortunate episode is none other than TWD creator Robert Kirkman. As with most of the eps with which he's been so far credited, this one shows virtually no trace of his influence. Something else to ponder.
I certainly hope my enthusiasm for this season of TWD hasn't been misplaced. The title of tonight's episode is "Isolation," and I hope that's all this ep turns out to be--an isolated regression never to be repeated.
[1] The straightforward revelation at the end that it was Carol who killed and torched David and Karen was the ep's only other nice touch.
[2] Throughout the evening's proceedings, Tyreese was reduced to a particularly ugly Angry Black Man caricature, which is particularly shameful. The ep follows the caricature to such a slavish extent that Tyreese even identifies Rick as a cop before going off on him--the Man isn't addressing the needs of the ABM. Tyreese's rage is irrational; he physically attacks people for no real reason, then later jumps down Rick's throat again for inaction because, in the few minutes since the murders were discovered and with everything else going on, Rick hasn't yet solved the crime.
[3] And when it comes to stupid, the rescue team at the end run into the midst of the biggest herd of zombies we've ever seen because Daryl, who is driving and at a high speed, picks up a radio transmission and is playing with the radio instead of watching where he's going. His excitement over hearing a voice is understandable, but it's another example of Mazzara-era plotting--a significant event in the plot being premised on someone behaving like a complete idiot.
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- AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 2:19 AM
Well Carol did throw a hissy fit and knock over the barrel of drinking water. So she had to go out and clean the pump.ReplyDelete
I'm surprised you didn't mention the return of the teleporting zombies. It was pretty fun when they showed no zombies behind the car right before the herd then two seconds later the car is surrounded.
- AnonymousOctober 29, 2013 at 1:01 PM
Im not sure its fair to say that this episode had worthless filler. Gimple has seemed to make a plan for all of or at least most of the season. He is setting up events and story for the season. The events of the episode took place over a couple hours. This episode wanted to show tyrese turning from a pacifist to a determined survivor. Yes it was a mistake wasting the opportunity to show 4 people fighting a horde of thousans hopefully they do that next episode. And whats with calling tyrese an angry blackman cliche. Rick went through the exact same thing when lori died. Why was it ok rick got angry but tyrese isnt allowed to. Its seems you only reply to comments that support you so I wont expect a response from you.ReplyDelete
And whats with calling tyrese an angry blackman cliche. Rick went through the exact same thing when lori died.ReplyDelete
Odd, I don't remember Rick violently attacking a law-enforcement official, or anyone at all (except some zombies). Rick is, in any case, a white boy, and isn't subject to being written as a racist caricature of black folks. The writers took that Angry Black Man caricature so far that they had Tyreese bring up that Rick "is" a cop before having Tyreese beat the crap out of him then later berate him--The Man--for failing to address the needs of the ABM.
And it wasn't "ok" when Rick went insane last season; it was stupid.
My point regarding the mission to find drugs wasn't that it was a wasted opportunity, it was that the creators were ignoring the dramatic imperative; establishing the urgency of the mission within minutes then just slamming on the brakes and having everyone dick around for most of the rest of the ep, minus any sense of urgency, for no other reason than to pad out an underplotted script. "Setting up events" is not a workable excuse for this; the season was set up in the first episode. Spending 17 episodes "setting up" something that then proceeds not to happen in the 18th is season 3 all over again, and is not a path TWD should follow.
Hopefully, this week's ep will prove to be an aberration, and is never repeated.
I think Gimple has said they're getting back to the comic book this season, using elements from the comics the show has skipped over. The fight between Tyreese and Rick was one such element (though with different circumstances). Another element was Rick losing control and hurting his hand while giving someone (not Tyreese) a beating. So it doesn't not surprise me that was a Kirkman episode and that was a weaker episode of trying string these comic elements together.ReplyDelete
I normally read and enjoy all your blog entries. I find that your opinions closely match mine on any given episode. However, I don't agree with the race card you played for Tyreese. MANY characters (most all of them white) have lost their composure and acted crazy on this show. It's a bit silly when people try to bring race or racism into such vague situations that can be justified by any number of reasons. It's kind of cheap and overused these days. I'm sorry if I sound harsh, but trust me, I love your weekly blogs, I'm just trying to be honest here. I don't think the writers were being racist. They were probably not thinking of race at all, and that's a good thing. They shouldn't have to tip-toe around black characters for fear of offending people. Political correctness has run amok and it's damaging race relations more than it's reforming them. I like seeing REAL characters, regardless of their race, and REAL people sometimes act like total loons. Rick, Shane, Lori, Beth, Glenn, Hershel, Andrea, Merle, Daryl, Jim, and more have all acted like crazed idiots at one point or another. No one cries racism when they do. I just don't think that everything needs to be viewed from the prism of race. Other than that, great review. I'll keep reading every week as long as you're writing. I just wanted to give my two cents on the whole race thing with Tyreese. Personally, I'm more upset with how they're writing Rick. The guy is just not consistent at all. I think Tyreese still has some potential as a character, whereas they ruined Rick a long time ago. Anywho, thanks again. I look forward to the next week's review.ReplyDelete
"Odd, I don't remember Rick violently attacking a law-enforcement official, or anyone at all (except some zombies). "ReplyDelete
Jim did. Merle did. Daryl did. All three of them tried to attack law enforcement officers, all three of them are white. I forgot to put that in my previous post. Sorry. I just am not seeing the racial element here. It's only racial because you're choosing to see it that way.
All three of them are white, and thus not subject to a long-running racist caricature of black folks. Tyreese is, and that's how he's being written. I didn't play any "race card" there; I merely pointed out this fact. The caricature in play, here, isn't one I created; it has existed and persisted in media longer than I or most of those reading these words have even been alive. Fox News just spent the entire Zimmerman trial playing it up, seeking out and re-re-replaying, at every opportunity, stories of "savage" blacks. I'm no crusader on the point, but there's simply no other intellectually honest way to call that one (when he called Rick a cop, I couldn't believe my ears).ReplyDelete
It's nothing new for TWD--Michonne was written as the Angry Black Woman through last season by every writer except Gimple. The series is also outrageously misogynistic. I've covered all of this over time on this blog.
As for Rick, no one after season 1 has even attempted to write him as a consistent character--he's been all over the board, one radical transformation after another arbitrarily imposed on him. I'd hoped Gimple would get a handle on him, but it looks like my misgivings over his treatment of the character may have been well-founded.


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The path to net zero real interest rates
Talib Sheikh, Head of Strategy, Multi-Asset discusses the efforts of central banks to 'out-hawk' each other, and what the investment implications are for a rate hiking cycle with zero real interest rates as its destination.
Central banks have pivoted their policy agenda quite dramatically, almost seeming to try to 'out-hawk' each other, while US payroll data came in better than expected last week leading to a rapid re-pricing at the front end of the US yield curve. People are even now debating whether the Federal Reserve could raise rates by as much as 50bps in March – our view is that a move of that magnitude is unlikely, but there's no doubt we are in a genuine hiking environment now, with five and a half rate rises priced into the market currently.
One of the big questions, though, is whether this represents the end of the cycle. At present the market seems to anticipate that interest rates will rise to the point that real rates reach zero, at which point inflation will be tailing off. That's one of the reasons why there has been weakness in equity markets, with even more savage rotations beneath the surface as the market's factor and sector preferences have flipped on their heads. The chief casualty of this so far has been the non-profitable part of the US tech sector.
For us as Multi-Asset investors, our view remains that this is a time to favour shorter duration value assets and European/UK equities, and while further volatility should be expected this year we haven't turned anything like bearish enough to dump risk assets.
An interesting potential opportunity is whether Chinese equities represent attractive value, given how tough a year that asset class experienced in 2021. Certainly China is not without its challenges, such as its commitment to a 'zero Covid' policy, but we do like the dynamics of a PBOC that is loosening policy at a time when the Western central banks are tightening. So that's an area where our view has become increasingly more favourable in recent months.
Sure-footed Indian market on firm ground to ride out volatility
Avinash Vazirani, Fund Manager, Global Emerging Markets, examines the impact rising interest rates may have on India's economy and explains why the outlook for equities remains positive despite foreign investors fleeing the market.
The interest rate environment in India is completely different to Europe. In India, rates have already been high, meaning investors have been able to generate a decent yield by investing in government bonds, as opposed to in Europe where investors have been used to negative returns. For example, the 10-year Indian government bond yield has risen from lows of 5.3% to 6.9% over the last few months. Further interest rate rises are probable.
While some may see this as a potential headwind for the Indian market, we believe that the outlook is positive. The corporate environment is encouraging – company balance sheets are strong and debt levels are low. As a result, we believe that the Indian economy is well-placed to deal with any volatility caused by the upcoming interest rate rises.
When looking at Indian companies to invest in, we favour well-run companies where the share price valuation isn't unduly high and where we see the company as having high growth potential. Recently, there has been a shift in the market's sentiment in away from highly valued growth stocks to those which are more attractively valued. This rotation has broadly followed the wider trend we have seen in global markets, away from speculative tech stocks into more dependable, and profitable, growth stocks. One area of the market that has performed particularly well recently is financials, particularly state-owned banks, which have benefitted from improved economic conditions.
Looking ahead, the outlook for Indian equities remains positive despite large outflows from foreign investors. Since October 2021, $11 billion has been pulled out of the Indian stock market. This is largely due to hedge funds taking profits off the back of last year's strong performance. However, these outflows have been partially offset by inflows from domestic retail investors. For example, there have been $5 billion of net inflows per month into equity funds over the last few months, with over $1.5 billion coming from long-term savings plans. This represents a strong (and growing) part of India's market and means that the financial markets in India are more resilient and less reliant on foreign investors than in the past.
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It seems that having the name 'Driscoll' was a bit of a bad luck omen to English boxers, when matched against French fighters, however, as Jim (aka Jem) Driscoll (1881-1925) later found out. In 1919, he came out of retirement to fight ex-Savateur Charles Ledoux (b.1892) for the European Bantamweight 'English' boxing title. Despite being ill with TB, and 11 years older, 'Peerless Jim' outboxed Ledoux for the best part of 16 rounds before a solid punch to the stomach forced his seconds to throw in the towel, for only his second ever loss. On this occasion, however, the blow was clearly above the waist, and therefore quite legal.
Another Savate champion who also made it big in conventional boxing was Georges Carpentier (1894-1975). Having become Savate world champion in 1908, he knocked out Battling Levinsky in round 4, on October 12, 1920, to become the world light heavyweight boxing champion. Just eight months later he tried to go one better by taking on Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) for the heavyweight championships. This was actually the very first million dollar gate in the history of the prize ring. Despite some initial and notable successes, especially in round 2, by 'Orchid Man' Carpentier, the 'Manassa Mauler' was just too big, too strong and too good for him, and Carpentier ended up being knocked out himself, also in round 4.
As far as the rules are concerned, Savate practitioners may kick, with their shoes (chaussures), to the full length of an opponent's body. In other words, the legs (inside and out), the body (complete torso), the sides of the head, and the front of the face. They may also punch, with gloves (gants) being worn, to the front and sides of the body, face, and sides of the head. The gloves are similar to English boxing gloves, except that the palms are slightly padded for the purpose of blocking and parrying kicks. Because of the efficiency and power of the shoe, most people train and spar using controlled contact, and do not deliberately kick to the knees – although no such rule exists to prevent you from doing so in actual competition.
There are no jackets worn in Savate, and no coloured belts. Coloured glove promotional tests (gradings) do, however, exist. These are as follows: Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow and, for those with exceptional ability, the rank of Silver Glove. The colour of your gloves don't actually change, of course, but you are entitled to wear a coloured glove patch on the front of your training tunic, or shirt to show your rank. At the time of writing, an Integrale (all-in-one tunic) is worn in all official competitions, although jogging bottoms and t-shirt tops are often worn in training. Once a student reaches Red Glove technical grade, he or she, may then undertake separate promotional testing to become an instructor. It is recognised that the best fighters and technicians don't necessarily make the best instructors, and vice-versa.
It should always be remembered, however, that Savate originated from a street-fighting method and, as such, has still retained a street-fighting and self-defence aspect within the art. To differentiate between the ring sport and the street system they now use the terms 'Boxe Savate' and 'Savate Defence'.
By the end of the 19th century, there were reckoned to be more than 100,000 practitioners of La Boxe Française (which most people outside of France and Belgium simply call 'Savate'). In 1920, and 1924, Savate was featured as the demonstration sport in the Paris-based Olympic Games. Sadly, and mainly as a result of the loss of many Professeurs and students alike, in two world wars, those numbers dropped dramatically. Today, things are again improving. There are now something like 30,000 practitioners in France alone, and at least another 10,000 in other parts of Europe. Savate is now represented and officially practised in at least 40 countries around the world, including here in Great Britain.
1 There is no record of this fight in Swift's own bibliography 'The HandBook To Boxing' by Renton Nicholson, London, 1840, as it was regarded by Swift as being a friendly (novelty) bout. Swift was a powerful fighter, especially for a lightweight, and he was responsible for the death of two English pugilists, Anthony Noon, in 1834, and William 'Brighton Bill' Phelps in 1838. Which explains why he was in France in 1838 after having fled from the law in England after that fateful fight with Phelps. Had he not killed Phelps, and escaped to France, Boxe Francaise may not have evolved the way it did.
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With 5Mp rear iSight camera, iPad mini could be a good assistant to help capture the beauty of life, record memorable moments by snapping photographs. For its portability, you can take it anywhere you go and enjoy photos on it. Also you can move your computer photos to iPad for enjoying. In the following article, I will provide some tips and tricks for iPad mini users about photos.
Tip 1.Transfer photos from computer to iPad mini
This is a common problem for many people, especially for new iPad users. What is an easy and effective way to transfer photos from computer to iPad mini? Of course, iTunes can do that. 1. Download and install iTunes on your computer, then launch it. 2. Connect your iPad to the computer with the data cable and select your iPad mini from Devices. 3.Click on the Photos tab, and check the box "Synch photos from." , click "Choose folder " to locate your picture folder. 4. When photo folder is listed, click the "Apply" button in the right bottom of the screen, it will begin to sync photos.
Also you can use Wireless Transfer App to download photos from computer to iPad mini via Wi-Fi. It will be more easy and quick.
Tip 2.Download photos to computer from iPad mini
It is very easy to move iPad mini photos to computer. Downloading iPad mini photos to computer is the same with getting photos from digital camera. Just connect iPad to computer with the data cable, then click your iPad device in My Computer to locate the photos, copy photos and paste them to a folder in your computer. Also you can use Wireless Transfer App to download photos to computer via Wi-Fi.
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Open an album in Photo Library, tap "slideshow" on the right top of the screen, choose a transition, then you can view photos in this album in slideshow. However, what about creating a slideshow with more 3D transitions, customized pan&zoom, text, music etc? In this case, you can use professional slideshow app for iPad mini—Photo Slideshow Director HD. After customizing slideshow is finished, you can save it to Camera Roll, or publish it to YouTube and Facebook directly, or wireless transfer it to your computer. Even you can watch the slideshow on your HDTV. It is a simple but powerful slideshow app for iPad min. You can buy it in iTunes at $3.99.
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Just wanted to send out a reminder that tickets are still available for GSOM Night 8. We'll submit questions here on GSOM and then after the game, A-Mo will be answering those questions at a post-game Q&A.
A-Mo + GSOM. Gotta love it.
What?! Yea, you read that right. Chris Murphy of the Warriors hooked us all up with a GSOM Night 8 post-game Q&A with our favorite sharpshooting Yellow Jacket, Anthony Morrow. A-Mo, Chocolate Rain, whatever you want to call him, he'll be there after the game, January 8th against the Kings to answer questions from you. I'm extremely excited it and I hope you are too. All you have to do is purchase a ticket to GSOM Night 8 against the Sacramento Kings to join in on the Q&A. More details after the jump.
One other update to GSOM Night 8 is that the Warriors have lowered ticket prices by $6 for the sideline tickets and $5 for the corner/baseline tickets.
Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 7:30p vs Sacramento Kings
Tickets (Purchase Tickets Online)
- Club 200 Sideline (rows 1-9): $32 each ($18 discount)
- Club 200 Corner/Baseline: $20 each ($15 discount)
For Every Ticket Purchased
- You get to attend the post-game Anthony Morrow question and answer session
- You will be entered into a raffle for free tickets, merchandise and memorabilia
- You will receive a free Tony.psd t-shirt (finalizing the design soon)
We changed up the post-game activity from last time, the Free Throw Contest, so that we could bring you an up close, perhaps more intimate, chat with one of the more popular Warriors, Anthony Morrow. So far, I know the Warriors will supply a moderator and the GSOM community will supply them with a list of questions. Those questions will need to be created prior to the Q&A and we'll do that right here on GSOM. In the next week or so, look for a front page post where you can submit questions to ask Morrow.
GSOM Night 8 Archive
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- RECAP: GSOM Night 7 Free Throw Contest - P!
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
The Summer Queen by Elizabeth Chadwick
This is a novel based on a real person. It's not a biography, but rather a novel, since it makes assumptions about the people in it and in a way, fictionalises them. The Summer Queen is about Eleanor of Aquitaine, whom I'm just discovering is a fascinating woman.
Married off to King Louis of France at age 13 after her father's death. Eleanor strives for independence in a court, and in an age, where women were looked down upon. Her marriage, which started off very promisingly, went downhill after Louis returned from battle changed. The king who never wanted to be a king started to mistrust Eleanor, and blamed her for the lack of children.
What I loved about this novel would be Eleanor. Her hands are tied from the very start of the novel - she doesn't have a choice if or who she wants to marry - and yet she never gives up. She tries her hardest to protect the interests of Aquitaine. She could have given up and let herself be molded into the perfect wife, but nope, that wasn't the route she took.
On the other hand, Louis was downright disagreeable and nasty. He claims to be pious, but his actions show that he's anything but. Misogynistic and bull-headed, there's practically nothing to like about him. I say practically because this book is mainly from Eleanor's point of view after all, which is biased. Although I must admit that even his few narrative chapters didn't manage to endear him to me.
The last character (that comes in late in the novel) is Henry. Oh, I'm sure I'm not spoiling it for all the history students, you know what happened. So far, Henry is an interesting character, and while I haven't decided how I feel about his portrayal yet, I'm cautiously optimistic about him.
Lastly, I have to add in a word about historical accuracy. Elizabeth Chadwick freely admits that she fictionalised things, such as Eleanor's feelings towards certain characters (i.e. there's no hard and fast proof about what was going on). In fact, we don't really know much about Eleanor, as Elizabeth Chadwick shows when she points us in the direction of a paper called "Do we know what we think we know? Making assumptions about Eleanor of Aquitaine" by Ragena C. DeAragon.
Personally, I took this book as a novel and really enjoyed reading it. Perhaps it's won't become a definitive reference about Eleanor, but it is a good way to spark an interest into this fascinating woman.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.
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RedSkyHorizon's 106km/h Video
'Extreme Rider' RedSkyHorizon, the PTW Buggy Record holder, more details HERE
PTW BUGGY Record broken again
Yes, its been broken again, by the resident PTW Buggy 'Extreme Rider' RedSkyHorizon, on Christmas Eve, on the narrowest of beaches for this type of speed run, with a 15 minute window of opportunity, he was there again with an amazing PTW Buggy Record of 106.00 kmh / 65.80mph. Using the PTW Dominator 4 […]
Video of the Week – Time and tide waits for no Man
Some amazing footage from Cliff Baker
Check out some great new Kite Buggy Art
From Don Edwards aka WELDNGOD See more from this great welder and artist HERE
Lake MushaMush – Snow Kite buggy
It's winter time again, so time to show this great fun video again
Frank Zoolu-Stainless/Carbon Buggy
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Kite Handles by Stephan van Bommel
If you are needing some new handles or are thinking about upgrading your existing handles, then the kite handles from Stephan van Bommel are well worth checking out. Designed by the man himself, you just know these are not going to fall to bits or let you down, and the best part……they do not cost a fortune Find […]
PTW Patriot Buggy
The latest buggy to roll out of the Gaff, named by the new owner the PTW Patriot Buggy, made with two front ends. More photos HERE


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With some 370,000 smartwatches sold in 2014, Australians are warming to wearable computing with the market poised to exceed $400 million by 2018, according to new research from emerging technology analyst firm Telsyte. According to Telsyte's Australian Smartphone & Wearable Devices Market Study 2015, the smartwatch market is expected to grow by at least 50…Read more
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Apple has plunged into the world of mobile payments with the introduction of Apple Pay. This new service is integrated in the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch. The payment service is designed to allow users to scan tickets, buy merchandise, and even engage in other payment actions by waving their mobile device…Read more
During the iPhone 6 launch yesterday, Apple announced the Apple Watch, which is its first incursion into the world of wearable tech. The Apple Watch is a smartwatch with a rectangular face, swappable bands, sapphire glass, inductive charging, rotating digital crown, and a heartbeat sensor. You will have an opportunity to choose between 6 different straps, including a…Read more
Apple has just announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, two new models with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays, and packed with some new technologies in an all-new thin design. iPhone 6 features a 4.7-inch display with 1334 x 750 resolution (38 percent more viewing area than iPhone 5s), while iPhone 6 Plus features an even…Read more


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ofThe Livraria da Vila is the result of the refurbishment of a two-story house, built on a very narrow plot in São Paulo.From the start, it was clear to the architects that an open plan was needed, as to better arrange products and circulation. For that reason, significant structural alterations were performed to the existing building, such as the incorporation of metal parts that would make it possible to displace the pillars to the outer sections of the building, and reinforce its foundations.
The inclusion of one extra level, the basement, allowed for the setting up of an entire floor exclusively for children, in addition to a small auditorium to hold courses and lectures.
The shop's designers believe that in a commercial venue, a project must always be developed to enhance the product, its in-store merchandising, and its sales. There are, undoubtedly, innumerable ways to achieve this goal, and it is probably the nature of the approach that distinguishes each project.Isay Weinfeld Architects, in particular, strive for solutions that will allow customers to experience the product as comfortably aspossible.
In the case of Livraria da Vila, such comfort is translated into the composition of low-ceiling spaces, dark tones, indirect lighting and infinite shelves, in careful disarray, covering all walls to the ceiling. Whichever directionone looks at, there are books, and an unpretentious feel, reminiscent of that of used-book stores, making customers at ease to browse the shelves for the books they want, to leaf through or even read them in the couches andeasy chairs scattered around the multiple storeys.
The pivoting window-shelf-doors, and the voids 'connecting' one floor to the next, are other project elements that, unexpectedly, invite customers to enter and explore the store and its various spaces.


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What Does It Take to Be Valuable to God's Work?
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well. - Romans 16:1-2, ESV
Are there holders and long-snappers in the church? Absolutely! The church is full of people who aren't celebrated or remembered by anyone, except the Lord! The reality is that football teams need faithful holders and long-snappers, players who know their role and who do it well, consistently.
The last chapter of Romans is full of people most of us could not name off the top of our heads. They are celebrated and remembered by Paul and by the Lord, though, because they were faithful:
- Phoebe is called "our sister" and "a servant of the church" who "has been a patron of many."
- Prisca and Aquila, who are better know, are called "my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life." Paul says, "to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well.
- Epaenetus is known for being "the first convert to Christ in Asia."
- Mary is commended because she "worked hard for you."
- Ampliatus is called "my beloved in the Lord."
- Urbanus is "our fellow worker in Christ"
- Stachys is "beloved."
- Apelles is "approved in Christ."
- Persis "has worked hard in the Lord."
- Rufus is "chosen in the Lord" and his mother "has been a mother to me as well."
Together, God uses all of us to exalt the name of Jesus, build up His people and advance His kingdom on earth. We are all part of His team, and no one is unimportant.


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If you're craving some alternative rock that makes you feel a bit nostalgic for the 90s, then Stone Sea has a video for you. I'm gonna go see if I can find a flannel shirt and combat boots to where while playing this video. It'll be a good time.
Their song, "Slice of Depth," is pretty rockin'. Take a peek.


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again, how dilapidated our home state of California parks can be. Within camp you will find showers, an amphitheater and chapel, a playground, and hiking trails. Some hiking trails lead you to beautiful falls. Others lead you to Raccoon Lake, a beautiful man made lake that is surrounded by trees. We hiked to this lake, however if you would rather drive, large parking lots are available for campers and day use visitors. We were stunned by the lake, its beauty, and the fun activities to enjoy! We felt almost like we had stumbled upon the resort Baby and her family stay at in Dirty Dancing; a treat for us Californians. At the lake you can enjoy the beach, get lunch or hand-dipped ice cream at the burger shack, or enjoy the lake itself via swimming, fishing, or watercraft rentals. A privatized kiosk offers reasonable rentals of paddle boat style bikes, motorized boats, canoes, and kayaks. We enjoyed pedaling our way around the lake on the water bikes. Also at the lake's edge you will find many picnic areas, a playground, and a large, grassy playfield. Hunting during season in permitted areas is also allowed. This was a pleasant and fun stop along our way, just an hour or so out of Pittsburgh.
Best Sites: Loop A, B, E, F
Poor Sites: Loop C, D
Hookups: Electric
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1073 Cocktails and 238 Bars now listed
Half-and-Half is a mixture of half cream, half milk and is a used as a substitute to cream in several cocktails, such as the Aspenlicious cocktail.
25 ml Raspberry Vodka
25 ml Vanilla Vodka
12 1/2 ml Sugar Syrup
50 ml Half & Half
6 Raspberries
There are over 200 species of raspberries.
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50 ml Coconut Vodka
12 1/2 ml Amaretto
12 1/2 ml Coffee Liqueur
12 1/2 ml Rum
12 1/2 ml Irish Cream Cocktail
splash Half - And - Half
dash Chocolate Syrup
Grated White Chocolate.
Aspenlicious is referred to as a dessert cocktail.
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Propane vs Natural Gas Fire Pits
Colorado is popularly known for 300 days of sunshine, but the enjoyable cool Colorado nights don't get as much fanfare. Though any part of Colorado can experience snow, ice, and wind, most of the time the night skies are clear and ready to be enjoyed.
One of the easiest ways to take advantage of Colorado's gorgeous big sky nights is by using a firepit. Firepits are affordable, customizable, and can add a great place to hang out and roast s'mores with the family. Because most homeowners don't want to struggle with wood chopping and prepping fires all the time, most choose a gas firepit to light things up.
If you're ready to install a gas firepit in your backyard or patio you have two major options in propane and natural gas firepits. But which one is best? Let's the review the individual pros and cons of both propane and natural gas firepits as well as how to get them installed so you can enjoy your personal firepit sooner than later.
Propane Firepits
Propane firepits are fueled by cheap, available propane. You can find propane at nearly every grocery, home improvement, or outdoor store with many locations between. Propane firepits can be portable and temporary or permanent installations. If you want, you can put your firepit in the garage for a few months a year.
Propane Firepits Pros
Propane Firepits Cons
Natural Gas Firepits
Natural gas is piped in to power natural gas firepits. Natural gas firepits are permanent structures and often involve stonework and hardscaping.
Natural Gas Firepit Pros
Natural Gas Firepit Cons
Custom Landscaping for a Firepit
Even when you know the pros and cons it can be difficult to choose between propane and natural gas firepits. To help firm up your decision, make an appointment to meet with a local landscaper who specializes in firepits.
A landscaper can offer advice on what type of firepits you can install, the best locations for them, whether propane or natural gas is a better fit, and more. Once you've finalized your decisions you can use that landscaper to install your beautiful new firepit.
Light Up Your Life with a Firepit
A gas powered firepit is easy to use and sets an outdoor setting for you and your family to enjoy clear Colorado nights. If you're interested in a gas firepit call JS Enterprises for a free estimate, custom options, and more.


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The 'International Young Breeders' (IYB) association is comprised of members representing young people from all around the globe. IYB members themselves represent studbooks who are already WBFSH members.
The 'International Young Breeders' (IYB) Association, formalised in 2009 with the introduction of a committee structure, is comprised of members representing young people from all around the globe. President Inge Madsen and Patron Jan Pederson encourage and invite all WBFSH member studbooks with an interest in supporting young breeders to get involved.
About the International
The International Young Breeders (IYB) association members are also WBFSH members, or aligned with WBFSH members, representing young people worldwide. Our mission is to foster the education of young people in the skills and knowledge necessary for successful sport horse breeding.
A further aim of the IYB is to provide networking capacity globally between members for their young participants mainly through the provision of World Championships which are hosted every other year by various member studbooks. The aims of the World Championships are to bring young people (aged 15-25 years of age) together across countries, breeding associations, and languages to learn, compete and network.
Making connections and friends around the globe is a very important aspect both at a human level and in achieving career success.
The International Young Breeders Association (I.Y.B.) was formed in 2009 providing a committee structure to oversee development of the association. In 2013 following a significant increase in the number of studbooks wishing to get involved, the Board of the IYB decided that a more comprehensive set of rules, including a Competition Manual and Rule Book for Organisers and a formal constitution was required both of which were developed in consultation with the member studbooks of the IYB and continue to evolve.
The International Young Breeders (IYB) association is proud to be in the family of the WBFSH and to be supported by them.
Current President:
Inge Madsen (Denmark – DWB) Term: 2021 - 2025
Previous President:
Inken von Platen (Germany – HOLS): 2009 - 2021
Current Vice-President:
Lieve de Greeff (Belgium - BWP) 2015 - 2023
Previous Vice President:
Norman Storey (Ireland - ISH) 2009 - 2014
Current Secretary:
Wendy Conlon (Ireland - ISH): 2017 - 2025
Previous Secretaries:
Celia Clarke (United Kingdom) 2011 – 2017
Marcel Koch (France - SF) 2009 – 2011
Current Treasurer:
Carolin Kathmann (Oldenburg, Germany) Term 2017 – 2023
Previous Treasurers:
Thomas Radel (Oldenburg, Germany) 2015 – 2017
The concept of the Young Breeder Championships was born in Germany in 1997 initiated by Dr. Ludwig Christmann, deputy breeding director of the Hanoverian Breeding Society at the time, who wanted to involve the youth more intensively in breeding matters. What started informally, and developing to National Championships in Germany has since mushroomed with World Championships now hosted normally every other year by a different studbook around the globe while individual studbooks host their National Championships or selection systems in advance.
The WBFSH International Young Breeders World Championships provide an opportunity for young persons to compete and benchmark themselves with their peers in various disciplines relevant to sport horse breeding including theory (equine reproduction; nutrition; stable management; health and sport), conformation and athleticism assessment, turnout, and in hand presentation.
The first World Championships was held in Verden Germany in 2001 in tandem with the European Dressage Championships that year. The Belgian Warmblood Studbook hosted at Minderhout in 2003, Danish Warmblood Studbook at Aarhus 2005, Irish Sport Horse Studbook at Kildalton Agricultural College Kilkenny 2009, Selle Francais at Chazey sur Ain Horse Park near Lyon 2011, and Swedish Warmblood Studbook at Flynge National Stud 2013. A collaboration of the Hanoverian Studbook Great Britain, Warmblood Breeders Studbook UK, and Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain hosted the 2015 Championships at Hartbury College United Kingdom. The Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association hosted at Spruce Meadows in 2017, and the Austrian Warmblood Studbook at Austrian Horse Centre Stadl-Paura in 2019. 2022 Championships take place at Ermelo, The Netherlands hosted by JongKWPN.
Our President
Inge has worked as a volunteer for 25 years with the Danish Warmblood studbook fulfilling the role of chairperson of one of the seven Danish Warmblood regions initially, and also participating on the main board of the Danish Warmblood Studbook over the past ten years.
She has coordinated and led the Danish Warmblood young breeders since 2014 finding the work both enjoyable and interesting and fun.
Inge believes that education of young people is a very important job, and fascinating also to witness them develop and gain confidence. Inge is enthusiastic to work with all concerned toward hosting fair, inclusive and transparent World Championships.
She is motivated to lead the Organisation, welcoming new participants, with the goal to share knowledge, learn together, test knowledge and skills in competition and encourage networking while placing the young participants at the heart of all that is done.
Studbooks interested in joining IYB are more than welcome to make contact for further information.
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Electrically Powered Governor Systems
The EPG is designed for precise speed control of diesel, gas, gasoline engines, and gas turbines. The governor is especially suited to prime movers without a mechanical drive or hydraulic oil supply for the governor and which have low-mass, low-friction fuel linkages.
Controls are built with dynamics designed for specific engine applications.
Units with start fuel limit can prevent startup overspeed and excessive startup smoke. The start fuel limit is automatically removed when the engine nears selected speed.
The EPG is compatible with a full line of Woodward accessories providing for various levels of precision control of electrical generation or other processes.
Custom installation kits for a number of engines are available from Woodward.
An EPG system with position feedback from the actuator provides start-fuel limiting, actuator compensation, droop, and added stiffness.
The 512/524 and 1712/1724 EPGs are three-component governing systems for 12 or 24 Vdc operation. All EPG systems include an actuator, an electronic speed control, and magnetic pickup.
Isochronous electronic controls are available with either start-fuel limit or with switch-selected dual dynamics.
Droop controls are available for certain types of parallel generator application. Load sharing devices are available for use with the isochronous models used in paralleled applications.
The selected EPG actuator is mounted on the prime mover and mechanically linked to the fuel control. The rotary design and output shaft on both ends gives 30° (512/524) or 35° (1712/1724) clockwise or counterclockwise travel to low-mass, low-friction fuel linkages. Preloaded internal return springs supply the shaft torque in the decrease-fuel direction and for shutdown should the electronic control signal be lost.
A rugged cast aluminum housing permits installation of the speed control on the engine skid. In operation, the control compares the speed of the engine with the desired speed or desired load and sets the actuator position to correct discrepancies. Gain and stability adjustments tailor the governor's response to the specific engine.
EPG controllers with switch-selected dynamics allow stable operation at no load and brisk response when the unit is heavily loaded.


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SHANGHAI (AFP) - Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, is to pay US$531 million (S$671) for a stake in a domestic software developer for the financial industry, a statement said.
Zhejiang Finance Credit Network Technology, which is owned by Mr Ma, will take a 20.62 per cent stake in Shanghai-listed Hundsun Technologies, the latter said in a statement.
Mr Ma stepped down as chief executive officer of Alibaba last year, but remained as chairman to provide strategic direction.
Alibaba, the world's largest online retailer, is expected to list on Wall Street later this year.
The deal would effectively make Mr Ma the controlling shareholder of Hundsun, the statement said, adding that China's commerce ministry must still grant regulatory approval.
Hundsun provides software solutions to a range of financial institutions including banks and stock brokerages. Trading of its shares on the Shanghai market has been suspended since mid-March and will resume on Tuesday.
There has been speculation Mr Ma is planning a backdoor listing of Alibaba's microfinance services group, which is expected to be left out of the vehicle for the US initial public offering.
But Hundsun dismissed the possibility of further asset injections into the company.
"Zhejiang Finance Credit and its actual controller Ma Yun (Jack Ma) are not aiming for a backdoor listing or asset injection through this deal, nor do they have any plans to inject assets or business into the company in the next 12 months," it said.
Zhejiang Finance Credit mainly provides back-office support for risk management, according to the statement.
Forbes magazine ranked Mr Ma as China's eighth richest person last year with wealth of US$7.1 billion.


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You'll find a great selection of pantry goods from eggs, milk, oatcakes, and potatoes to cheese and chutneys and preserves.
We work with small local producers and a couple of regional and national brands. We stock Tracklements and our own Perrys Provisions range of artisan condiments too. You can buy a selection of the most popular items from both product ranges online. And you'll find the full range in the Shop along with our selection of cooking and dipping oils and vinegar.


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Sahrukh Sahari
Mehul Buch
Falguni Dave
Director : Arvind Vakaria
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A middle aged, businessman, taking advantage of his wife's absence for the day tries to arrange for some real good fun. The sort of fun, which he, has often thought of, but never had. But his efforts to make the night lively, lands him in one disaster after another, unintended but funny and hilarious.
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By Citysuz
south wales newport, United Kingdom
i have bought a hydrangea macrophylla and would like to know could i take cuttings off it nxt yr if yes how do i cut it please many thanks
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You can layer them or take softwoodcuttings in mid summer. I bend a suitable stem to the ground strip the leaves off lay it in a bit of soil based compost and pin/weight it down takes about a year. I have never taken cuttings someone else will be able to tell you about cuttings.
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When Playing Scorpion Solitaire the first 49 cards of the deck are dealt into 7 columns of 7 cards each. The first 2 cards in the first 4 columns are dealt face down. These cards can only be turned face up when all the cards on top of them are removed. Cards can be moved between the columns if the value of the card on top of the destination column is one greater than the card being moved, and they are of the same suit. Any number of cards may be moved between the columns. At any time the player may click the deck on the lower part of the screen and deal the remaing 3 cards into the first 3 columns. Because there are no foundations, the game ends when the cards are arranged into 4 columns, from King to Ace and all of the same suit.
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Now that Adobe Flash has virtually disappeared, it seems that we don't have so many opportunities to create interactive content.
Many education organisations used flash to create quiz tools and interactive mini applications that required interaction from the students. Although Flash was targeted as an animation tool, many education products were making use of the interaction components of flash and the ease of publishing.
Interactivity is now delegated to video, audio and clicking links in a menu. Then we have the custom sites with amazing interactivity that let you do maths calculations or any number of amazing drawing and quiz tools. But what if you just want to add something basic to your own content?
After some experimentation, I discovered that Moodle 3.0 allows you to add JavaScript interaction to a page which can allow you to provide some self assessment for students or add more interactive content to assist in education.
Below is a very basic example but it shows that we can add some custom interactivity to the content and make it a little more interactive for students.
Obviously, you don't want to add just 'any' activities, but this gives the students a chance to reflect on what they have learnt and see if they have really paid attention to your video, audio or text content.
For the technical developers, this uses JQuery which is meant to now become part of Moodle and FontAwesome. See https://docs.moodle.org/dev/jQuery.
There are so many interactive opportunities with JavaScript that can be added to your course content. Most activities are not too complicated. You just need an idea and a small amount of technical assistance to make it work.
I have already answered these questions, choose 'no way' or 'definitely' then check to see if you think the same way that I do…
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Star wars is the second best movie series except for episode 1, 2 and 3?
Just my opinion…. There was some dodgy acting in 1,2 and 3, but the rest were awesome.
Vegemite and cheese tastes better than peanut butter and jelly?
I'd have chocolate any day…
Holden is better than ford?
Should we make it harder to become a school teacher in Australia?
Teachers should be highly trained and skilled.
Android is better than iOS?
We are always arguing about this one at home…
Is the weather report the same as gambling?
The end result is the same, know one really knows anything…
Should all schools use mobile devices in class?
I don't think so, it's sort of not always a good idea. Driver training class or football.
Should there be more interactivity in online courses?
Only if the interactivity provides a more useful and stimulating experience that improves learning.
Of course you can add even more interactivity using tools like H5P
H5P Example of interactive video.
There are so many possibilities that will now work on most browsers and on mobile devices, we just need to start being creative, start experimenting and see what interesting, interactive ideas we can create that will enhance our online courses.
If you are interested in the code for the first activity, let me know below or if you have some ideas you want to try, send me some details and we can have a chat about how we could make your idea work in Moodle.