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my mil sleeps with my baby on our bed
PP, so what about parents that get tired and need a nap during the day? Are they unfit parents? Does the fact that I nap on the couch with my son sitting with me while he watches Doc McStuffins make me an unfit parent? Maybe I'm just reading your statement wrong, but I found it very offensive. Some people are just tired!
OP, straight up tell her. "MIL I do not like it when you sleep in the bed with my baby. Please put her in her crib when she's going to sleep. If you can't follow the rules you will not babysit." Period, end of story.
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mkm - I bet if OP said "Hey, MIL! When you go to take a nap with LO in our bed today, don't mind those stains! Things got kinda crazy last night and we didn't have time to wash the sheets. Kthxbai!" she wouldn't sleep there anymore.
Either that, or wash them herself.
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Wouldn't bother me in the slightest since I co-slept and my parents still co-sleep when then have DD with them. Doesn't bother me at all. She's almost two. No harm, no foul. But if you don't like it, make other arrangements.
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"don't get me wrong i've very nicely suggested alternatives to sleeping with my baby ..."
"she had told him that she'd follow my ways as long as I don't yell at her"
Don't go together. She is telling your DH that because she wants him to think that she would give appropriate care to your child * if only you were nice to her *. Putting the blame on you.
But you have been nice to her, she just literally gives ZERO fucks about your house rules.
Why do you care about not seeming rude? DuH clearly doesn't mind being rude to you. He is allowing his mother to make parenting decisions for your child. Maybe that is why she is so comfortable in his bed?
Since DuH won't listen to you, make him call the pediatrician and ask them their and the AAP's recommendations on having non-immediate family members co-sleeping with infants.
MIL clearly refuses to listen to you. DH needs to tell her:
" Mom our bedroom is off limits from you at all times. LO needs to be placed in a safe place (here, here, or here) when sleeping. You are here to care for our child so you may NOT be asleep in our home during these hours. If you refuse to comply with these rules, we are going to have to find someone who will follow them."
And you will need to follow through
2. she tells me the baby sleeps longer in her arms
The thing I'd be concerned about is the fact that she is now training your baby to need a person next to him while he's sleeping. He may become dependent on that and that could possibly make it harder for you to get him to sleep in the crib other times. I co-sleep and am now realizing that I've done a disservice to my daughter (Now 2.5 y/o and still in our bed). She is unable to sleep without someone next to her and can't self soothe. If this is an every day thing, she could be instilling bad habits. For the sake of your baby's growth and learning to self soothe, which is very important, I'd insist that she put the baby in his crib to nap. If it were only an every once in a while thing that would be different, but every day is habit forming.
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Is she FREE childcare? Is THAT why your husband doesn't want you to 'screw it up'??
This is often what it boils down to.
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leadership initiative which I have undertaken with colleagues from other religious denominations.
While the Law on Religion of the Russian Federation has not directly affected Russian Jewry, some of the leaders
of the Russian Jewish Congress were early and public critics of this legislation and continues to advocate for its
removal. Freedom for Jews depends upon freedom for all religious groups and upon the very underpinnings of
democratic civil society which the Religion Law threatens.
The Chechnya crisis has also involved the Russian Jewish community. Last November, the state-backed
ORT-TV channel accused Russian Jews of being a "fifth column" because of concerns the leaders of the Russian
Jewish Congress have expressed about the humanitarian costs of this operation. The Russian Jewish Congress
has recently organized two fact-finding missions to Dagestan, Ingushetia and other areas in the vicinity of
Chechnya in order to gauge the magnitude of the crisis for Jewish and non-Jewish residents and refugees. The
Russian Jewish Congress has arranged housing and employment assistance for dozens of Chechen refugees in
Moscow, and is currently arranging to place over 80 non-Jewish war refugees from Chechnya.
Anti-Semitism has indeed been on the rise during the past year, and the significant efforts of the U.S. Congress
and Administration have made an important difference in encouraging greater responsiveness on the part of
Russian officials. The Mayor of Moscow arranged adequate security for Moscow synagogues during last
autumn's Jewish holiday season, following on a rash of attacks and attempted attacks on Jews and Jewish
institutions. This response, and the increasing but still-insufficient response of the Russian Government, are
motivated in no small part by specific Congressional efforts such as those originating with this Commission.
Ambassador Robert Seiple, who visited Russia last year as one of his first destinations as Ambassador At Large
for International Religious Freedom, has injected a voice of forceful compassion into the dialogue between the
U.S. and Russian governments, and I continue to be in regular contact with him and other officials within the
Department of State. The Russian Jewish Congress and I also work closely with the National Conference on
Soviet Jewry and other representative organizations of the American Jewish community.
I have recently begun coordinating an unprecedented interfaith leadership coalition within the Russian Federation,
with which the U.S. Congress and this Commission may be able to play an important role. This religious
leadership coalition represents the Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic, Catholic and Lutheran communities of the
Russian Federation, seeks U.S. participation in realizing an innovative plan for interfaith cooperation.
Religion has often generated divisive trends within society, whether in ancient or recent history. Within most
religious denominations, the forces of moderation are under systemic attack from more extreme elements.
Religion also carries the potential for facilitating dialogue and cooperation within and between communities.
Leadership is indispensable in mobilizing such change, and common cause between religions is essential as both a
means and an end. Despite the significant cleavages and outstanding grievances within modern Russian society,
leading clergy from four disparate faiths have united to promote a common agenda of humanitarian action,
communal healing, and civil society.
To promote this unified and unifying vehicle, we are developing two programs.
1. A U.S. visit by a select, senior delegation of religious leadership representing the different faiths. This mission
will meet with high-level political leadership in Washington, DC, from the Executive and Legislative Branches as
well as relevant bodies such as the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and the related Religious
Roundtable, and key representatives from the non-governmental community. Outside Washington, the religious
delegation will travel to one or two American cities for exchanges with inter-religious councils and
community-based assistance programs. In addition to providing the aegis for such a groundbreaking visit, the
United States also offers a broad range of useful models that clergy can apply to Russian society.
2. A substantive assistance program, possibly food aid, to be coordinated in conjunction with appropriate U.S.
Government agencies and qualified Russian-based religious organizations. Religious communities in the Russian
Federation have already engaged individually in the reliable distribution of food assistance. By cooperating in the
distribution of U.S. assistance, the inter-religious coalition will build the working relationships that are so vital in
addressing crises that arise in society in general and between religious faiths in particular. The agents of religious
moderation will gain credibility among and access to their own constituents. Russia's progress toward
democratization will be expedited by a more engaged and involved public.
Given the pioneering nature of this proposal and the seniority of participating clergy (including those from
"non-traditional" religions), it is important that the programs receive the highest possible level of U.S. Government
involvement. With respect to the U.S. visit, official letters of invitation, a Presidential meeting, Congressional
meetings and a public event with religious and political leadership will all send a powerful signal to the members of
the delegation and to the Russian public. Coordination with this Commission, the U.S. Ambassador At Large for
International Religious Freedom and other dedicated offices will ensure that activities lead consistently toward
constructive and achievable results.
Regarding the assistance component of the proposal, I have already initiated discussions with the U.S. Embassy in
Moscow and with key officials in Washington, DC who have expressed the will to proceed expeditiously.
Russia's volatile political and social landscape increases the need for innovative responses and narrows the
window of opportunity.
My colleagues and I, from a range of faiths including both "traditional" and "non-traditional" by the definition of
Russia's unfortunate Law on Religion, look forward to working with the Members and staff of this Commission on
the interfaith initiative. Using faith-based channels to impact public and official attitudes within the Russian
Federation, we hope to move Russia forward on many issues and promote greater understanding of religious
freedom, civil society, and religious and ethnic reconciliation.


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Formula Di2 road discs: Good enough for Nys
- By Caley Fretz
- Published Apr. 20, 2012
- Updated Apr. 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM EDT
- Formula's two-piece rotor saves weight. Photo: Caley Fretz
- Formula says the 140mm front offers plenty of stopping power and hasn't caused any overheating problems. Photo: Caley Fretz
- 140mm rear disc and caliper. Photo: Caley Fretz
- Both front and rear rotors are 140mm, and use Formula's two-piece design. Photo: Caley Fretz
- Now that's a clean front end. Photo: Caley Fretz
- The shift buttons are stepped, so it is easy to hit the right one. Photo: Caley Fretz
- Formula's Di2-compatible road disc levers are the best hydraulic road solution available, at least for now. Photo: Caley Fretz
- The Formula Di2 shift levers. Photo: Caley Fretz
- A slight outward cant to the brake levers. Formula uses a very high pivot for the levers, offering excellent power and control when on the hoods. Photo: Caley Fretz
- Just visible about 3/4 of the way up the aluminum shift levers are the two small Di2 buttons. Photo: Caley Fretz
MONTEREY, California (VN) — Sven Nys and his Landbouwkrediet squad will race Formula's new Di2-compatible road disc brakes on their Colnago bikes next cyclocross season, according to Formula engineer Giancarlo Vezzoli.
"The Colnago team will be on them next season," Vezzoli told VeloNews today at the Sea Otter Classic, adding with a smile, "Nys has already tested them, and he likes them."
The Formula road levers offer up seamless Di2 shifting along with the benefits of hydraulic disc brakes, making the Italian company the sole purveyors of a one-piece road hydraulic solution thus far. Hydraulic road levers are on the way from SRAM, and TRP has a sort of mechanical-to-hydraulic converter box and a prototype Di2-enabled lever, but the former is still months away and the TRP's box is not an ideal solution.
The Formula system is currently compatible with both Ultegra Di2 and Dura-Ace Di2. "All we have to do to change which system the levers work with is swap out the tiny buttons behind the levers," Vezzoli explained. Both the Ultegra and Dura-Ace wiring harnesses plug straight into the shifters themselves, just as they would on regular Di2 shifters.
Total weight of the current shifters, disc calipers and disc rotors is 15 grams less than regular Dura-Ace Di2 shifters and caliper brakes, according to Vazzoli. The addition of soon-to-come carbon lever blades and a few other modifications would drop the weight by a further 30-40 grams.
Formula is planning this lightened-up version in the near future, targeted specifically at the Dura-Ace buyer to match up with Shimano's own high-end group. The current aluminum version would be relegated to Ultegra status, though both would function identically and only differ in materials used.
Rotors on the Formula setup are 140mm front and rear, which they've found to be the ideal size in their own testing.
"I tried 160mm, and to me it was a bit scary, to be honest," said Vazzoli. "With the power, it is difficult to keep the front wheel from washing out." When asked whether he or the rest of the Formula R&D department had encountered any overheating issues, the answer was an emphatic "No."
"We tested extensively on the big climbs in the Alps and the Dolomites. 2,000 meters straight down, dragging the brake: No problems."
As for a Campagnolo EPS-compatible version, Vazzoli said they would like to work on it but Campagnolo has not been willing to collaborate.
"You would think that Campagnolo, as an Italian company, would work with us because we are an Italian company. But they do not seem to want to," Vazzoli said.
Availability for the version shown at Sea Otter is scheduled for July, starting on Colnago frames first. "Other manufacturers don't have the internal routing for discs ready yet," explained Vazzoli. "When they do, we will offer it with more bikes."
"We have had talks with a few manufacturers recently," he added, noting that most of the interest was centered around using the Formula discs on road bikes, not cyclocross bikes.
Details of aftermarket distribution haven't been worked out yet.
A quick ride
A complete test of Formula's road disc system would take quite a bit more than a ride around the parking lot and a few panic stops, but unfortunately that's all we had time for here. Look for a complete review when we can get on a Colnago C59 disc for more time later this summer.
Nonetheless, our first impressions were quite good. Stopping power is indeed a good bit higher than with any current rim caliper system, and modulation isn't half bad either. There is no grabbing, pulsing or any inconsistency of any kind. The performance is measured and exceptionally controlled.
Ergonomics of the hoods is excellent. The lever blades are similar in shape to Campagnolo than Shimano, with a deep curve that allows for excellent grip when on the hoods. The transition from hood to bar is comfortable, and there is plenty of space behind the levers to wrap three fingers.
The buttons are actually nicer feeling than those found on Di2, which (as I've opined multiple times) I find to be a bit soft and mushy. The Formula buttons are crisp and the click is solid. Differentiating between the up and downshift buttons is easy thanks to their stepped placement. Overall, we were impressed.
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Downtown Oklahoma City predictions for 2013
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer took questions from readers in today's OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve's Q&As on Fridays at 10 a.m. and submit your questions about the happenings in and around downtown Oklahoma City. Read the complete chat transcript here.
Biggest predictions for the coming year for Western Business District? For Paseo? For Plaza?
Western Business District: buckle up, play it safe. Tough times are ahead with ongoing challenges, belt tightening taking place at the area's biggest employer, Chesapeake Energy. Paseo: slow, steady ongoing improvement with increased pedestrian connections taking place with redevelopment of nearby NW 23. The 16th Street Plaza District: stay funky, but pay close attention to the parking situation. It's starting to get painful.
What is the history behind the building The Oklahoman will be moving into?
The Sheraton Century Center Hotel (now just known as the Sheraton Hotel) and Century Center Mall were developed concurrently and really represented the only hotel and retail ever built during the heyday of downtown Oklahoma City's original Urban Renewal era of the 1960s and 1970s.
The hotel opened with great fanfare in 1977, but the mall lingered for a couple of years even though the shell itself was done at the same time as the hotel. But in a city that seemed to spend 25 years chasing an elusive downtown Galleria, Century Center didn't fare as badly might believe – at least not at first.
By the early 1980s, the mall was home to an F.A.O. Schwartz toy store, a newsstand, gift shop, clothing stores, jewelry store, restaurants, a fitness center and offices.
The Century Center Mall was pretty much doomed from the start and most would say it's an example of failed urban planning in the 1970s that dictated old retail had to go and be replaced by the same cookie-cutter style retail centers taking root in the suburbs.
The mall also suffered from what many would say was a bad design that pretty much ignored the street. If you were driving past the mall, you couldn't really tell what was going on inside. Add in a devastating oil bust starting in the mid-1980s, and the mall's days were numbered. Starting in the early 1990s, it was pretty much empty and remains so today.
The Wormy Dog relocation to the east side of Bricktown seems like a significant development, particularly with the retail component and the number of hotels planned. How important is this move to Bricktown entertainment?
A lot is yet to be seen with the Wormy Dog redevelopment. Certainly the price, $2.4 million, would indicate they are looking at a project that is far more ambitious than the Wormy Dog currently operating a block to the west. Dream up your ideal vision of how such a venue might be developed; it could be very cool for Bricktown. But let's wait and see what happens.
With the success of Kitchen 324, will we see more dining options downtown open during the weekend?
Good Egg Dining has a hit on its hands Kitchen No. 324. As I wrote in last week's OKC Central column, owners Keith and Heather Paul have broken all the rules: they dared to open a restaurant in the central business district with no parking, no big visitor draws nearby, and expected to have customers on the weekends. And they are drawing a full house every Saturday and Sunday, open to close. I can't imagine restaurant operators aren't watching this development. But will they match the Pauls in terms of taking such a big risk?
With the lack of parking in the downtown OKC area, do you see the growth of downtown being hindered due to no place for people to park?
Hard to say. More garages are being built. And a lot of hope is riding on the MAPS 3 streetcar system restructuring how downtown flows. But right now? Yeah, it's an issue.


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During these dog days of summer, air-conditioned movie theaters function as an oasis for those eager to escape the sweltering heat. Viewers of short films, however, aren't restricted to the multiplex when they want to enjoy a cool cinematic treat. They can chill out anywhere, thanks to SXSWclick and IFC.com/Rooftop Films. These two online summer shortfests offer up a combined total of 115 shorts accessible via cell phone or laptop. So if you're looking to avoid the summertime blues, skip the overcrowded cinema and watch shorts on your iPhone at the venue of your choosing. Pinkberry, anyone?
At http://sxswclick.com/watch, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference & Festival provides free downloads of fifteen shorts as part of the 2007 SXSWclick Festival. "The online video culture has changed dramatically in the four years we've been doing SXSWclick," reports festival producer Matt Dentler. "Next year, I imagine we'll begin exploring even newer ways to get short content to audiences, either through changing technology or media."
Three shorts are capturing the lion's share of this year's SXSWclick's traffic now that the voting public and the jury (Kal Penn, Bob Odenkirk, Doug Pray, and others) have selected the festival winners.
Will Elliott's "Peterson's Savings and Loan" won the viewer's choice award (with 1,000 online votes cast) and the jury prize in the 'Old School Shorts' category. The nine-minute comedy features a highly relatable situation in which a hapless everyman spends countless hours on the phone providing increasingly personal information to pass his bank's security verification procedure.
SxSWclick's other bi-award winner, Danger Brown's seven-minute "Pierre," snagged both the grand jury laurel and the 'Animate-It' category prize. The very accomplished film stars a mouse with excessive savoir-faire who is positive he will be irresistible to his new hot female roommate. Taking two years to complete, the 35 MM "Pierre" previously world-premiered at the 2007 Seattle International Film Festival, where it won the audience award.
The 'Really Real Shorts' category prizewinner, David Serota's "Ubuntu," is a heartfelt three-minute documentary about an amazing arts program called Soweto Kliptown Youth Organization (SKY) located in an impoverished area of Johannesburg, South Africa. Let's just say this film is right up Oprah's alley.
"SXSWclick reflects the indie-minded and envelope-pushing philosophies that make SXSW in Austin such a great festival each year," sums up programmer Matt Dentler.
Whereas SXSW's offline headquarters is Austin, Texas, Rooftop Films calls New York City its home. Claiming to offer "the most beautiful, breathtaking, honest, sublime and personal film and video work being made in short form," Rooftop's physical-world summer series consists of 38 events, with upcoming screenings scheduled to take place on the roof of Museo del Barrio in East Harlem on Friday, August 17, and a Saturday August 18 screening of home movie-themed shorts on the lawn along the canal at The Yard at 400 Carroll Street.
Thanks to a partnership with the Independent Film Channel (IFC), Rooftop is also putting the summer screening series online, streaming for free on IFC.com. The online showcase began on June 8, and it will continue posting one new short every day throughout the summer until all 100 shorts are online. After September 22, the 100 films will continue to be archived on the website through the end of the year at http://www.ifc.com/films?aId=20130.
A sampling of the Rooftop Films debuting online this week gives a fairly accurate taste of the fare offered by this ambitious series. On August 11, Susan Youssef's "Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf" was the official film-of-the-day. A ten-minute drama made in 2005, this story of a lustful teenage Arab-American with an intolerable home situation is chockfull of strong visual imagery.
On August 12: a black-and-white, static camera piece, Joe Nanashe's "Shoot." In this two-and-a-half-minute 2004 short, the filmmaker plays target practice with the camera. Less than halfway through the film, after missing four times, he hits a bull's eye. When he discovers the camera's still running, he mutters, "Hell, let's see if I can do it again."
On August 13: "Game Modding for the '80s," another black-and-white, static-camera short. Directed by Jon Sasaki of Toronto, this eight-minute long piece plays it straight, as if it really were a Community Access Television show circa 1979 (as the end title graphic claims). The very intense young host demonstrates in great detail how he is modifying a pinball machine to make it more personalized. An ideal film for the G4/E3 crowd.
What does Rooftop Films have in store for the rest of August? Visit the website anytime anywhere to find out.
Enjoy your summer. And don't forget to wear sunscreen if you're watching shorts poolside.
[Kim Adelman is the author of "The Ultimate Filmmaker's Guide to Short Films"]


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Peace, one and all…
The war against the lower self goes on! There have been some losses, and some gains too! Praise be to God in every condition and in every state. Praise be to God when I'm sad and praise be to God when I'm happy. Praise be to God when wrong and praise be to God when right. Al hamdu lillahi ala kulli hal. This seems the only sane and sensible reaction to life and its oddities.
The war against the lower self is essentially about escaping automation. That is, it's about moving beyond unthought, habitual behaviour. Subhan Allah! This is a difficult task indeed. Much of my own behaviour falls into this category, responses to unconscious stimuli and the like. May God help me to move beyond, into the land of true humanity.
Escaping automation is the theme of my latest poetic reflections (over at The Corner Reloaded). Here's a free sample!
Enjoy and may Allah help us all to become authentic human beings. Amin.
The Automaton's Grip
We are slaves of unconscious behaviour,
when in Truth we should be servants of God.
A life spent as mere mindless automaton,
is no life at all:
acting from habit,
till awakening in sorrow
at the fall of death's final curtain.
It takes effort to shatter these chains;
it takes work to escape automation,
some small attempt to break free.
God will do the rest, my friend,
if you let Him,
for Hu needs nothing,
least of all soul-less robots.
So take off these prison robes
and breathe the free air of your humanity once more.
You are precious, my Love.
Too precious by far to be mere automata forever.
Ma'as salama,
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We're back! Sorry for missing yesterday, I just felt craptastic.
Better now, but still feelin' a bit poorly, so I'm gonna let you guys do most of the heavy lifting for this installment. ;)
R is for The Ramones
There was really no other choice, for me. These guys were so influential to the 80s punk/new wave scene it isn't even funny. Here's another favorite.
Hope to be back in my usual form for the smorgasbords of "S" and "T"! ;)


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Born in 1965 in Los Angeles, Jacobson went on to attend Brown University, majoring in semiotics, but with inclinations toward becoming a doctor or veterinarian. After college, she moved to Hollywood and started her career as a researcher for documentary films for Arnold Shapiro Productions, before segueing to researching feature films for producer Lauren Shuler Donner. On her way to becoming a studio executive, in 1987, she landed a job as a story analyst for the Walt Disney Company's Sunday night television movie division. Moving swiftly and steadily up the ladder, the then-23-year-old Jacobson went to interview with mega-action producer Joel Silver during the 1988 writers' strike, jumping ... Continue Bio >>
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LA GRANDE-MOTTE, France (AP) If age is Lance Armstrong's enemy, then experience is his friend.
With a savvy sense of the pack and a touch of luck, the 37-year-old Texan surprised some of the younger Tour de France contenders Monday to move within striking distance of the yellow jersey.
RESULTS: How they finished in Stage 3
CYCLING BLOG: You are now entering Lanceland
He made up for what his legs lack in power with road smarts during the breezy third stage along the Mediterranean, rising from 10th to third place.
Armstrong hitched a ride with a breakaway group led by old sidekick George Hincapie's Team Columbia. Mark Cavendish, a Columbia rider from Britain, won the stage for the second straight day.
Race leader Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland kept the yellow jersey for a third day in a row. The Swiss rider with Saxo Bank extended his lead and is ahead of Columbia rider Tony Martin of Germany by 33 seconds and Armstrong by 40.
Most of the favorites were trapped by the wind during the 122-mile ride from Marseille to La Grande-Motte. Sensing the gusts were playing havoc ahead of a turn with about 18 miles to go, Armstrong simply stayed in front, outfoxing riders like Alberto Contador of Spain, the 2007 Tour winner and favorite this year.
"Good positioning, experience, a little bit of luck," Armstrong said. "Just before that corner I was 20 guys back and I decided just that idea to move up enough to be on their wheel. And there it went."
"Whenever you see a team lined up at the front like that, you have to pay attention," he added. "You know what the wind's doing, and you see that a turn's coming up, so it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that you have to go to the front."
But Contador didn't. Nor did Levi Leipheimer of the United States or Cadel Evans of Australia or 2008 Tour champion Carlos Sastre of Spain. All lost 41 seconds to Cavendish, Armstrong and Cancellara.
Contador dropped from second to fourth overall, 59 seconds behind Cancellara. Leipheimer, Armstrong's Astana teammate, slipped from sixth to 10th, and is 1:11 back.
"I was moving up with a teammate and we ended up in no man's land," Contador said. "I'm not going to evaluate the team strategy because everyone will draw their own conclusions anyway. In any case, the Tour won't be decided by what happened today."
Armstrong, a seven-time champion coming out of retirement, agrees.
"Gained valuable time but most likely minor in scheme of 3 weeks," he wrote on his Twitter account. The race finishes July 26 in Paris. "Onward."
Armstrong said it was "not my objective" to gain ground on Contador, insisting he was "just trying to stay up front and out of trouble."
But he may have delivered a psychological blow in this stage, leaving rivals to wonder what other opportunistic strikes await. In any case, now they have to catch him.
Tuesday's stage is a 24-mile team time trial that starts and finishes in Montpellier. Astana will have an edge by riding last and seeing how riders fare. The teams set off at seven-minute intervals in a race against the clock.
If Astana wins with enough of a gap on Cancellara's and Martin's teams, Armstrong could take the yellow jersey. Is it within reach?
"Never say never," Armstrong said.
His performance also fanned questions about who deserves the role of Astana team leader. Manager Johan Bruyneel, who coached Armstrong during his record run of victories, has said it is Contador.
"I have tried to stay out a little bit of the debate about who is the leader?" Armstrong said. "I have won the Tour seven times, so I think I deserve a bit of credit."
Armstrong started the stage by playing catch-up. Stalled by of interviewers and autograph seekers, he was so late to the start he didn't check in at the registration table. All riders are required to sign in before every stage. Tour competition director Jean-Francois Pescheux said Armstrong would receive the standard fine of 100 Swiss francs ($92).
Pescheux also criticized Armstrong for not making himself more available to fans.
"We simply asked his team to have a respectful attitude toward the public," he said. "They want to see the team, they have been here since 7 a.m. and they don't see him."
Armstrong's comeback to cycling's premier race after 3½ years of retirement has sparked considerable interest. Big crowds surround the bus to catch a glimpse of him.
"It's not that we don't respect the public. ... We always try to sign in as late as possible because it's impossible for the riders to come back to the bus (before the stage) and there are too many people around Lance and Contador," Astana team spokesman Philippe Maertens said.
Among those visiting the cycling star Monday in Marseille was actor Ben Stiller. Armstrong had a brief role in Stiller's hit comedy Dodgeball.
"I'm a big Lance fan," Stiller said. "It's my first time on the Tour. It's the real deal here. I'm very excited."
Riders set off at a snail's pace in the heat and wind. The average pace for the first three hours was less than 22 mph. Cavendish, with his sixth Tour stage win, finished in 5 hours, 1 minute, 24 seconds.
"It was brilliant," Cavendish said. "We were the only sprint team that wanted to ride today."
Results from the third stage of the Tour de France, a 122 mile stage from Marseille to La Grande-Motte:
1. Mark Cavendish, Britain, Team Columbia-High Road, 5 hours, 1 minute, 24 seconds.
2. Thor Hushovd, Norway, Cervelo Test Team, same time.
3. Cyril Lemoine, France, Skil-Shimano, same time.
4. Samuel Dumoulin, France, Cofidis, same time.
5. Jerome Pineau, France, Quick Step, same time.
6. Fabian Cancellara, Switzerland, Team Saxo Bank, same time.
7. Fabian Wegmann, Germany, Team Milram, same time.
8. Fumiyuki Beppu, Japan, Skil-Shimano, same time.
9. Maxime Bouet, France, Agritubel, same time.
10. Linus Gerdemann, Germany, Team Milram, same time.
11. Yaroslav Popovych, Ukraine, Astana, same time.
12. Thierry Hupond, France, Skil-Shimano, same time.
13. Ruben Perez Moreno, Spain, Euskaltel-Euskadi, same time.
14. Stephane Auge, France, Cofidis, same time.
15. Tony Martin, Germany, Team Columbia-High Road, same time.
16. Mark Renshaw, Australia, Team Columbia-High Road, same time.
17. George Hincapie, United States, Team Columbia-High Road, same time.
18. Kim Kirchen, Luxembourg, Team Columbia-High Road, same time.
19. Lance Armstrong, United States, Astana, same time.
20. Koen de Kort, Netherlands, Skil-Shimano, same time.
41. Christian Vande Velde, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, 41 seconds behind.
63. Tyler Farrar, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, same time.
88. Levi Leipheimer, United States, Astana, same time.
140. David Zabriskie, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, same time.
175. Danny Pate, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, 4:25.
Overall standings (After three stages)
1. Fabian Cancellara, Switzerland, Team Saxo Bank, 9:50:58.
2. Tony Martin, Germany, Team Columbia-High Road, 33 seconds behind.
3. Lance Armstrong, United States, Astana, :40.
4. Alberto Contador, Spain, Astana, :59.
5. Bradley Wiggins, Britain, Garmin-Slipstream, 1:00.
6. Andreas Kloden, Germany, Astana, 1:03.
7. Linus Gerdemann, Germany, Team Milram, 1:03.
8. Cadel Evans, Australia, Silence-Lotto, 1:04.
9. Maxime Montfort, Belgium, Team Columbia-High Road, 1:10.
10. Levi Leipheimer, United States, Astana, 1:11.
11. Michael Rogers, Australia, Team Columbia-High Road, 1:13.
12. Roman Kreuziger, Czech Republic, Liquigas, 1:13.
13. George Hincapie, United States, Team Columbia-High Road, 1:17.
14. Vincenzo Nibali, Italy, Liquigas, 1:18.
15. Gustav Larsson, Sweden, Team Saxo Bank, 1:22.
16. Mikel Astarloza, Spain, Euskaltel-Euskadi, 1:25.
17. David Zabriskie, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, 1:28.
18. David Millar, Britain, Garmin-Slipstream, 1:29.
19. Jerome Pineau, France, Quick Step, 1:31.
20. Haimar Zubeldia, Spain, Astana, 1:31.
22. Christian Vande Velde, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, 1:38.
82. Tyler Farrar, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, 2:23.
170. Danny Pate, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, 5:45.
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Alright, after bouncing around the many different topics on this site, I've come to the realization that many of you don't have much interest in newspapers. Well, part of my livelihood is writing for a newspaper. An occasional op-ed piece and a weekly column. The column showcases the talented poets of SE Nebraska and NE Kansas.
I'm really excited about this years football team, but I am every year. And living in Nebraska, it's been fun the last few years as shuckers have figured out that ISU isn't a pushover anymore.
So, to kick off spring practices, I'd like to share with you a poem I wrote that will show up in my column the week of the spring game. I'll probably get "beat-up" in the letters to the editor section - but I bleed for ISU!!!
A Storm is Brewing
membership into this elite club
was determined by size
and the will to become the best
25 men from different parts of our nation
were selected to join forces
with veterans
to lead a new storm
in the spring most would gather
after a long winter in bootcamp
theyll dress as warriors
and bang heads
dreaming of inflicting damage to others
as quickly as they appeared
theyll once again disappear
but the loyal storm watchers
will continue their watch
and wait for its imminent reappearance
three months will have passed
before this dark storm
will be seen on the horizon
with new recruits
its strength has grown
so much faster
a nation will watch in awe
as this Cyclone storm
buries everything that enters its home
then it begins its travels
Ohio and Nebraska
every week the winds
get a little stronger
and word spreads throughout the plains
that this Cyclone is stronger
not accepting surrender
parts of Kansas
and Texas
blown away
more then wins and losses
a pride and never say die attitude
has returned to fans of the Cyclones
Buffalos, Longhorns,
Wildcats, and Jayhawks,
be on notice
the Cyclones stand in your way
beware Sooners, Tigers, and Bears
take your cover now
watch out, Raiders, Cowboys, Aggies,
and you Huskers, too
Chizik and company are ready to brawl
Originally Posted by cyclonelifer
Alright, after bouncing around the many different topics on this site, I've come to the realization that many of you don't have much interest in newspapers. Well, part of my livelihood is writing for a newspaper. An occasional op-ed piece and a weekly column. The column showcases the talented poets of SE Nebraska and NE Kansas.
Most of us don't "dislike" newspapers, just the ones that bleed EIU and/or Nebraska sentiments. In the Des Moines Register, ISU seems to be shafted many a time, which is why many dislike it. I don't mind it personnally, but I don't like the Gazette (Cedar Rapids; 20ish miles north of IC) omittance of ISU, and the DMR's "belittling" of ISU.
As a poet myself, and a free verse poet at yourself, I'm not a fan of that particular poem. I like the idea of the poem, but in my opinion, there isn't enough of an emotion for my liking. A few lines sound kind of shaky as well. This isn't an attack on you or your poetic self, just my opinion on the piece. If you'd like to hear what I mean, or some of my advice, or see some of my own poetry, PM me. Let's go 'Clones at the NCAA's (wrestling and WBB!!!)
"Seven minutes to glory."
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October 4-5, 2000
The Holiday Inn at Research Park, Huntsville, Alabama
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Formerly known as the SouthEastern Simulation Conference (SESC), the Huntsville Simulation Conference (HSC) inaugurates an annual simulation conference based in Huntsville. For the first time, abstracts and "papers" are only accepted in electronic form. The final proceedings are available on CD and in print. The HSC seeks technical papers, briefings, session organizers, session chairs and panel discussions related to simulation in areas that include:
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Luke just returned from many weeks of training at the Grafton Correctional Institute. He spent his time learning skills in obedience, basic commands, manners and proper leash walking. He is now available for adoption and waiting for his forever home. Please don't make him wait too long. He needs to continue to keep practicing the skills he's learned so well. Luke is a very handsome dog with a unique look. We're guessing Catahoula/Lab mix but he's got a short tail like an Aussie and a little bit of a Great Dane or boxer look to his face. If any dog could use a DNA test, it's Luke. He's about 1 year old and currently about 50 pounds but still may grow some. Luke spent most of his puppyhood at a dog shelter so the big wide world is a new experience to him. He's a little timid in new situations but is learning more and more every day. He loves playing with other dogs so a home with another playful young dog to show him the ropes would be ideal for Luke. He does well in his crate. Luke likes other dogs too. He wouldn't mind a new friend.
If you have kids and/or another dog in your family and are interested in adopting a Friendship dog please bring them with you for a meet and greet. No appointment is necessary. Stop by anytime during regular business hours.
BREED/DESCRIPTION: Catahoula Leopard Dog/Lab mix
SEX: Male
NEUTERED/SPAYED: Yes, neutered; shots current
AGE: 1 year old
SIZE/WEIGHT: 45 pounds
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For more pets seeking homes, check out the Critter Chronicles column every Sunday in The Chronicle-Telegram. If you work or volunteer for a nonprofit pet adoption agency and would like to see your pets included in Critter Chronicles, please email email@example.com.


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Lightning Safety Awareness Week: Safety tips to avoid lightning strikes
It's Lightning Safety Awareness Week so make sure you know how to keep your family safe.
There have already been four lightning related deaths in Florida this year.
Here are some safety tips:
* Stay away from windows
* Stay in a metal-topped car with your windows rolled up
* Avoid sinks, baths and faucets
* Stay away from windows
* Don't lie flat on ground
* Don't take shelter under isolated trees or metal enclosures


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This brokedown palace has been empty for what, four years now?
Be my guest, sign a lease and then show us all how to make money out of The Great Money Pit of the Western NoPA.
That is, if I'm reading this right:
"Probation Violation – Fulton/Masonic – 10/02/2014 4:25PM
Captain of Park Station who was on routine patrol is approached by a loss prevention agent. The agent states a theft had just occurred at Lucky's supermarket and the suspect was still in sight. Captain observed the subject walking away and immediately ordered the thief to stop, which the thief was reluctant to do. The Captain was able to catch up to the thief and attempt to take him into custody. The thief would not go down without a fight. After a brief struggle, the Captain was able to overpower the thief and take him into custody. The thief was on felony probation for the transportation of drugs."
This is a monthly thing for four-star Yelp-rated Nijiya Market at 1737 Post St (between Buchanan and Webster) in Godforsaken, windblown, Redeveloped, and concrete-and-clay-and-general-decay Japantown.*
But what's this,"EXCEPT FOR SAUSAGE, BACON, HAM?"
Those are like the three best animals, man!
A good thing is when the have cases of "imported" Sapporo Draft (aka Premium) (kara サッポロビール株式会社 Sapporo Bīru Kabushiki-gaisha) on sale for $13. (Yeah, imported from Ontario, Canada(!), but I guess an import is an import.)
Anyway, enjoy your Meat Days, San Francisco!
Homer: Are you saying you're never going to eat any animal again? What about bacon?
Lisa: No.
Homer: Ham?
Lisa: No.
Homer: Pork chops?
Lisa: Dad, those all come from the same animal.
Homer: Heh heh heh. Ooh, yeah, right, Lisa. A wonderful, magical animal.
*I haven't a clue on how to best fix earthquake-unsafe J-Town. Before the Great Recession, the solution was going to be something like 500 new condos in the nabe, each with a $100,000 fee tacked on to help pay for a new Japantown Garage and whatnot. But some businesses inside the horrible mall buildings are thriving and some are not, so it's not an easy call to have a giant implosion and just start over. And, up to now, there's been no money for that kind of thing anyway…
Whether it's to open something new or to hunker down until better times I don't know.
Anyway, it used to be like this but now it's like this:
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Assess Army Reserve site for pollution
It's easy to see why the Scranton School Board covets a former Army Reserve center in the Hill Section as the potential site of a new elementary school.
The property at 315 Colfax Ave. is very near Nay Aug Park, offers abundant room and is not far from one recently closed school, John Audubon, and another, William Prescott, that will close at least temporarily.
Board President Bob Lesh said Tuesday that he would like to see a new school open on the site within two years.
With Audubon closed due to a mold infestation and Prescott under repair for the same issue, the board should be particularly attuned to environmental issues. Before it moves to acquire the Colfax Avenue site, it should arrange for a comprehensive environmental assessment.
Retired military bases have proven to be notorious for environmental problems. Many have been on the Environmental Protection Agency's "Superfund" list, and not necessarily because they did anything particularly exotic.
One of the reasons that savings from several rounds of military base closures have not been as great as expected is that the Pentagon has had to spend billions of dollars on environmental cleanups.
Military bases are, in many ways, industrial sites. They handle large amounts of the chemicals and other industrial materials that any comparable private sector operation would use. But environmental regulators don't have the same jurisdiction over military bases as they do over private sector industrial operations.
As a reserve center, the Hill Section site was the home to hundreds of large military vehicles over many decades.
None of that means that there is an environmental issue at the Colfax Avenue site. But the school board should include a comprehensive environmental assessment in its due diligence before making any deal to acquire the property.
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May 27, 2016
The rumors surrounding the termination of seven Summit Township Fire Department employees are now allegations spelled out in black and white.
The seven men, ranking from Captain to Firefighter, allegedly had sex while on the job.
Personnel files, obtained by the Jackson Citizen Patriot under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, state the men had sex at both the Ferguson Road and Spring Arbor Road fire stations. In one instance there was an alleged strip tease witnessed by at least one other firefighter.
The Jackson Citizen Patriot printed the allegations in an article Sunday.
All seven men deny the allegations and have filed grievances.
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Got a minute?
Got a minute?
Nilofer Merchant has been called the Jane Bond of Innovation, but perhaps more impressive than her product launches, books, TED talks, and awards is her ability to network without being irritating about it. In a recent Fast Company interview, she explains how to do it.
Mental strength goes by a lot of different names: determination, tenacity, even confidence. But true toughness goes beyond all these terms. It's a quality of believing in yourself and your goals that can't be undone by obstacles (or obstructive people).
No one likes hearing less-than-positive things about themselves, but if you work at a company that does performance reviews, sooner or later, you'll have to hear about your "opportunities for growth" as well as your shining achievements. If you want to get promoted or get a raise, you'll have to learn to take what you hear and make it work for you.
We would all like to think that we're above such mundane things as looks and presentation, but the fact is, appearances count -- a lot. The good news is that this doesn't necessarily mean that we have to be supermodels to get ahead.
A Wal-Mart spokesman says that a recent food drive at it store in Canton, Ohio -- in which employees donated food to their co-workers -- is a sign that teammates at the store look out for each other. Labor organizers says it's an indication that Wal-Mart doesn't pay its workers a living wage. Who's right?
Sometimes, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do. For an example of how not to behave in the workplace, we need look no further than embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.
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Fantasia Barrino gives birth to Baby Boy
American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino gave birth to a baby boy last Monday (December 12). The father is boyfriend Antwaun Cook.
No news yet on the name of the baby. She delivered the baby in a North Carolina hospital.
Congratulations Fantasia!
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The Practice Group acts as a priority gateway to assist firms doing business in ASEAN+ (China and India) countries with their investments in Thailand, and similarly, to help Thai firms expand into the ASEAN+ markets. The ASEAN program is new ways to challenge everyone and unlock career potential for working across the regions.
Both programs offered range from short-term assignments to long-term assignments. We offer general secondments in all our practice areas as well as specific programs for Audit, Tax and Advisory.
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Construction of Norman's newest fire station is on schedule
NORMAN — Construction of the city's ninth fire station is proceeding on schedule, with an opening expected by late summer.
The station on Alameda Street, east of 24th Avenue SE, will improve response times on the east side and alleviate the workload of a downtown fire station, which is the main responder to fires and emergencies in that area, Fire Chief James Fullingim said.
The 15,200-square-foot station is being built on a 10-acre tract that also could be the site eventually of a recycling drop-off point and an eastside branch library.
The ninth station is modeled after Fire Station No. 8 on 36th Avenue NW, just north of Tecumseh Road, which is the first station in the state to be LEED-certified. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
The westside fire station that opened in 2011 has received national recognition for its environmental and energy-saving features. The station was awarded gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, which sponsors an internationally recognized green building certification system.
The eastside station is being built to the same green standards, which means it will use 30 percent less energy and 50 percent less water than a conventionally built station, saving the city thousands of dollars in energy and water costs, Fullingim said.
Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio of Denton, Texas, a nationally known firm that specializes in LEED construction, designed both stations. The firm has opened a satellite office in downtown Norman, which serves as a base of operations for the project, said marketing director Terry Nobles.
"Our firm is deeply honored to be chosen as the design firm for this project and to once again work with Norman city officials," he said.
Atlas General Contractors is under contract to build Fire Station No. 9. Public safety sales tax money is funding the $3.8 million construction project.


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Perhaps you're a professor trying to get students invested in learning Art History. Or maybe you're a student that wants to know what it's "really like" to be an artist.
This edition of the blog series brings you a few blogs dedicated to art: those who make it, those who love it, and those who want to teach you about it.
Art21: http://blog.art21.org/about/
Founded in 1997, Art21 came about to "increase knowledge of contemporary art, ignite discussion, and inspire creative thinking." The last few posts on the site include a weekly round-up discussing the latest gallery openings, an introspective glance at a passed artist's work, and a review of the PAAM museum in Provinceton, Massachusetts. Those who write Art21 have also written books, and created television shows and series, along with a myriad of other media projects. A well-developed blog, Art21 focuses on interesting happenings in contemporary art today.
Art Blog By Bob: http://artblogbybob.blogspot.com/
This blog, around since 2007, is updated about 10-12 times a month. It focuses in large part on art history, and each post goes in-depth on the topic at hand. The latest post, one on Sidney Goodman, delves into the meaning in his paintings and the different traditions (baroque, symbolist, classical) found within his work. Including several images of Goodman's art, and pulling from a variety of sources, this blogger shows what Goodman tried to accomplish with his work.
Artists Who Blog: http://artistswhoblog.blogspot.com/
This blog doesn't focus on the writer's own work, but on "a wide variety of talented artists and designers" from around the world. Updated an average of 5 times per months, this blog has meaningful content, shares beautiful works of art, and boasts an easy-on-the-eyes design. The last post on the site, an interview with Anne Harwell, includes questions on why Harwell blogs, the rewards and difficulties of working in a creative profession and several examples of her work.
Drawn: http://drawn.ca/
This blog, often updated multiple times a day, discusses illustrations and cartooning. The twelve contributors usually post small amounts of text with a large image of an illustration or cartoon. These posts often link to other blogs, videos, or information elsewhere on the web, making each snippet full of brief, but rich content. The last three posts—all in the same day—cover Kris Kulski's dramatic and colorful work, the collaborative daily drawing project called Avery Hologram's 365 Draweteria, and the art of Christopher Lee.
Paintblog: http://www.paintblog.ca/
Paintblog was created by Eric Cator to "spread word (and image) of all the great art that can be found online." A painter himself, Cator's posts usually include only a brief comment on one artist's single painting. The blog is updated at least twice a week, usually more often than that. In three recent posts, Cator has showcased the work of Julia Prime, Jeff Hein and Monica Tap.
While these blogs may not cover topics in every teacher's lesson plans, this collection will give students an idea of how art and art history theory can be applied to the real world. This application of theory straight from an interesting and approachable source could help students connect the dots from theory and practice a little faster.


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September 21, 2010
DIY: Simple Blog Photo Header Tutorial
1. Go to www.picnik.com and create an account. It's free, and is a great site! I also use it to make a lot of my photo collages. There is a paid version that gives you more features, but I just use the free version and it meets my needs fine.
4. Upload the photos you want to use in your header, and drag and drop them in the frames where you want them. You can also change the color of the frame by clicking on the color square on the left side of the page. Once you have it laid out the way you want, click "Done" at the top right.
I hope this tutorial was useful to you; please let me know if you have any questions!
48 comments:
Thank you so much for the tutorial! That will come in handy to many of us!ReplyDelete
You are such a doll, and part wizard! I'm totally going to try this later ...ReplyDelete
Thanks for the demo! I was really proud of myself after I did it!!! Love the tips for baby items as well! We wouldn't make it without the Gripe Water! Its great!ReplyDelete
I love picnik...I use it all the time, but I haven't created a collage yet. Gotta try it, you just made it look so fun and easy :)ReplyDelete
Your header is very cute!
Thanks for the info! I love your header :)ReplyDelete
You know how collage crazy I am! LOVE me some picnik!!ReplyDelete
Ah!! I love this, you are brilliant! Your header is beautiful friend!ReplyDelete
Oh and thank you for this!!ReplyDelete
THANK YOU!!! I have been wanting to spice up my blog and you just inspired a blog makeover for me...stop on over to see my new look in the next few days :)ReplyDelete
Sarah, you are the B.E.S.T!!!!!ReplyDelete
You do not know how many things I've messed around with trying to get something 'snazzy' like most ppl have!!
hope to have something to show for following your awesome tutorial soon!!!!
This is awesome!!!! Love your blog header - so excited to try and design a new one for my blog too...thanks so much for sharing :)ReplyDelete
AWESOME! Thanks!!ReplyDelete
By the way, your little family is SO adorable. :) <3
Thanks for sharing this tutorial! I will definitely be giving it a try.ReplyDelete
OH MY GOODNESS! Thank you sooo much for sharing!ReplyDelete
just came across your blog today from KK's
love it!
Thank you thank you.ReplyDelete
Great tutorial. I'm off to go replace my uber boring header.
The Survival Mama
I did this last night..sooo EASY! Thanks so much for sharing! :)ReplyDelete
I just used your tutorial to make my first blog banner. It was so easy to follow your steps - thank you! :)ReplyDelete
Hi Sarah, I just came across your blog! I am very new at blogging, and this was VERY easy and helpful. I love my new header.ReplyDelete
PS: your son is adorable!
This tutorial is fabulous! When I load it to my blog the image is very blurry. Any suggestions?ReplyDelete
Thanks ahead! :)
Help! I've been trying this and I keep getting a fuzzy header. I've adjusted the size several times and none seem to work. What template do you use?ReplyDelete
This is incredibly helpful! Off to make mine now!! Thanks!!!ReplyDelete
I work in PS too but I've always wondered about Picnik. Really beautiful layout you have--although I think has has more to do with the gorgeous photos! But you've convinced me to give Picnik a try. Thanks for sharing this!ReplyDelete
THANK YOU so so much - I had to go really slowly step by step, but I did it!! This is pretty 'big' for me, but your tute was fabulous - keep up the great blog!!ReplyDelete
Thank you for creating such a great tutorial.ReplyDelete
When I signed up for Picnik a new banner was one of the first things I made. I love the collage feature! It's great for blog posts and showing steps in making something.ReplyDelete
Thank you very much! I've wanted a header for a long time and thanks to your tut now I have one!ReplyDelete
Thank you! This was a fantastic tutorial! I used it to make a header for my blog (I'm new to blogging... come visit @ justfordaisy.blogspot.com) and now I'm hooked on Picnik!!ReplyDelete
Thanks Sarah, I'm enjoying reading your blog! Praise God for your beautiful boy!
x Rebekah (Australia)
ps. if you don't mind i'd like to do a post and link to your site/tutorial! :)
where did you download your scrapbook paper from? love your blog!ReplyDelete
I just figured out how to do my own blog headers a couple months ago and LOVE it. here's my Q for you: how do you put a signature @ the bottom? :)ReplyDelete
(p.s. your story is AWESOME.....God is AWESOME! )
Thanks for the easy to use header tutorial!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you for this tutorial! I was able to easily create my own header because you made this tutorial so user friendly. I appreciate it!ReplyDelete
This is really a very useful post/ share/tutorial whatever it is.I'll try it right now.Thank you very much indeed.ReplyDelete
- ChelseaJune 3, 2011 at 10:13 PM
I researched for hours... I just wanted something simple and couldn't figure out why this was so hard for people to explain to me! So many detailed instructions with terms I didn't understand. Thank you so much for your tutorial. I REALLY appreciate it, and I love my new header.ReplyDelete
Yay! I finally have a personal header. I've been wanting one for the longest time and could never figure out how to do it. Thanks!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 6:35 AM
Pleasant Post. This post helped me in my school assignment. Thanks AlotReplyDelete
i love the header you're using now...feel free to give a tutorial on that! :)ReplyDelete
Wonderful! Thank you!ReplyDelete
What a great idea, thanks so much for this tutorial! Can't wait to try out some new header designs!ReplyDelete
Great info. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for this amazingly helpful tutorial! I have been searching for something exactly like this for so long!ReplyDelete
two hours of fighting with my computer and along came you...thank you thank you thank you 1000x over. ::muah::ReplyDelete
Thank you for this! It was so easy to follow. Have used it on my blog and linked back to your awesome tutorial, am loving the new look!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for this tutorial! Love your blog and am now following! Hope you'll stop by!ReplyDelete
I did it! Thanks so much! Of course, when you tweak one thing, you have to tweak another. I still have a lot to learn. I'd love it if you stopped over to check it out. http://creating-with-the-js.blogspot.com/ReplyDelete
Thanks again for sharing!
Thank you!! Sooo easy, don't know why I hadn't updated my blogheader in two years with how simple you made it, you rawk!ReplyDelete
thanx very muchhh !ReplyDelete
Thank you sooooo much!ReplyDelete
I have been wanting to do this forever and I am so thankful that you shared!
I love your blog, have a great day!
wow!! i think this is the easiest way of creating blog header!! definitely try this one now!! kisses!!ReplyDelete
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Answer: No. An employer cannot be held liable to an employee for complying with its legal duty to withhold tax. If the IRS issues a directive instructing an employer to disregard an employee's W-4 as defective, the employer must withhold based on the directive, not the W-4.
Ordinarily, an employer is not concerned with the number of withholding exemptions an employee claims on Form W-4. You are under no duty to determine whether the number of exemptions claimed is more than the employee is entitled to. If, however, you have reason to believe that the number of exemptions claimed exceeds the number the employee is entitled to, you should so advise the appropriate IRS district director.
The following are instances when a Form W-4 would be clearly invalid:
- If an employee claims more than 10 withholding allowances (you must withhold on the basis of the statements made in that certificate until receipt of a notice from the IRS);
- If an employee claims to be exempt from withholding and earns more than $200 per week when the Form W-4 is filed (you must withhold on the basis of the statements made in that certificate until receipt of a notice from the IRS);
- If the Form W-4 contains an alteration or unauthorized addition or does not fully and clearly set forth the required information;
- If the employee clearly indicates that the Form W-4 is false by an oral or written statement made to you before or when he or she submits the certificate.
Invalid withholding certificates must be submitted with Form 941, 941E, or 941-M for the last month of the reporting period. Copies of the invalid certificates must be sent to the IRS even if they are not in effect at the end of the quarter. The IRS may send you a notice to advise you that the employee is not entitled to claim exemption from withholding or is not entitled to claim a total number of withholding exemptions in excess of a number specified by the IRS. Regardless of whether you receive a corrected certificate from the employee, you must withhold on the basis of the maximum number specified in the IRS notice.
Cite: Pesci v. IRS, et al., (DC Nev 1999), Dkt. No. CV-S-98-00245-DWH.
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