text:
Rules of Civility – Digital Etiquette
Is one's digital life a ticket to immorality? The answer is a firm: NO. The internet is public, and digital etiquette must keep this fact in mind. Everything we do on the internet is saved, forever – even if you delete it. We leave traces of ourselves everywhere on the internet. It's impossible not to; human beings interact with and on the internet. The electronic superhighway is the busiest path in the world.
Most people behave in a neutral manner; but some of us to act in regrettable and offensive manner. For some it seems the putative anonymity loosens the tongue. Others, though, behave execrably as themselves. Offensive comments or stupid logic may upset or even enrage us. Without thinking, we leave a trace of our anger at a popular forum / blog vent in an online chat room or disparage someone in a tweet. In the moment, we are vindicated. That vindication becomes permanent. Even deleting something doesn't make it disappear.
1. The number one rule of digital etiquette is this: The internet is forever.
Mexican academic Juan Enriquez describes a fundamental shift in our humanity. With so much information about us stored digitally and forever, we will soon achieve immortality. Our online life is a kind of permanent tattoo.
Commit to Making the Internet a Better Place
But this need not be a bad thing. We can also leave for posterity a positive record of our electronic interactions. If we approach the internet as we would a dinner party or get together with old and new friends, we can approach the internet much as we would any other occasion involving people. With dignity and dispassion we can create positive digital interactions; or, at the very least, maintain an air of neutrality.
2. From this comes the second rule of digital etiquette: Treat every online interaction as though you were in public. Treat a digital conversation as you would a real time conversation.
To be a gentlemen online is in every way to be a gentleman in public. While not absolutely true in every instance, it is best to assume that everything you write on, through or for the internet, is public. Privacy settings may ensure that only those with a need to know, know. Privacy settings change. What was once protected, becomes available to all of the internet.
Don't muddy these waters with circles of family and friends or different groups. We're already overwhelmed. Don't make your life more difficult by trying to manage different groups and various privacy settings.
If someone says something on the internet you find inflammatory, how would you act if you were at a party? What if you know your boss/partner/love interest is watching you? Just as you have committed to talking with new people at a dinner party and listening to them with care, encouraging old friends and caring for loved ones, look to do the same with all your digital interactions. Be willing to make the internet a better place.
General Rules and Strategies for Internet Communications
1. The internet is forever.
2. Treat every online interaction as though you were in public.
3. Privacy does not exist on the internet. Emails can be forwarded etc.
4. Approach your digital life mindfully. The fourth rule applies to applications like Facebook and Twitter but also applies to checking email at work (or your personal email, too). Internet gurus love to give rules like only check email two times a day! Check Facebook twice a week! These types of rules may work for you. They may not. The point is to pay attention to the everyday facts of your life and change your behavior accordingly. Are you checking email every two minutes to avoid finishing that report? Are you posting to online forums because you're bored at work?
You probably know the optimal amount of time to spend on each day before the internet becomes a black hole of lost energy and time. If you spend the optimal amount of time, or a tad less, you will look forward to reading your email or updating your Facebook newsfeed. Too much, and you'll hate the internet and it may become an addiction. We know when we are avoiding the conditions of our lives. We know when we use the internet to avoid these circumstances. Facing those circumstances may mean shutting off the computer and smart phones and tablets. You know what you need to do.
5. Tone and nuance are difficult to discern through the written word. Body language forms the foundation of understanding another person's communication. A spirited discussion is all well and good online. Without those visual cues, though, things like irony may be quickly lost on the reader. A simple comment becomes misconstrued. People scorn one another. And down to the sewer goes the conversation.
6. As you are committed to making the internet a better place, use your real name. Create permanent interactions you can be proud of.
7. Offer helpful suggestions, articles, uplifting stories, an article or two from Gentleman's Gazette. You want to be seen as an all around nice guy and a gentleman. Let others create the wit and snark.
8. Never post anything about your work except when it is positive, such as when you want to congratulate on receiving a promotion (and of course, you'll send a handwritten note, too). Posting negative comments may get you fired or deter future employers from hiring you.
9. Don't excoriate, humiliate, embarrass, mortify or shame others.
10. Never attempt a difficult conversation by electronic means. Unless the other person has threatened to harm you physically, have the hard conversation face-to-face.
11. Don't post pictures of other people without their prior consent. Even then, today they may yes, but tomorrow they may have destroyed your friendship and hound you to remove the photographs.
12. Call with personal news. Don't post about a death in the family or other personal news on your facebook wall or twitter feed.
13. This is so significant it bears repeating: Like the real world strive to make the internet a better place. Etiquette suggests you leave thoughtful comments. You need not agree with the article. How would you disagree with someone in real time? Find a way to exhibit the same attitude and approach through your words. Make your digital immortality significant and memorable.
Specific Rules and Guidelines
For more specific example of online etiquette, I put together overviews of Forum etiquette, Email, chat as well as Social Media Etiquette that will help you in the long run.
Forum etiquette
- Read through the forums rules and guidelines before posting your question – often you are not allowed to do certain things or specific things are not allowed.
- Use the search function – someone may have answered your questions before. If not, endeavor to post your question/comment in the correct area.
- Use a title that speaks to your topic (i.e. help! isn't helpful; Help! My wordpress site has been hacked is better).
- Don't hijack or derail a forum conversation by asking off-topic questions or posting off-topic comments. Don't double-post the same message in one thread or post your message across several forums.
- Don't use caps. It's the electronic equivalent of shouting.
- Don't post huge GIF or jpeg files that take forever to download. If possible provide a link to the GIF or jpeg image.
- Keep you signature concise.
- When replying to a comment in a forum thread, quote only as much as is necessary. You waste people's time by quoting the entire comment. We've already read that one, too. We don't need to read it again.
- Watch both humor and tone. Irony and sarcasm, for example, can be difficult for native speakers to understand, let alone a non-native speaker.
- Use the direct or private message feature to have conversations be had in private.
- Don't promote your business, unless there is a specific area in the forum where it is appropriate to do so.
- Offer helpful comments or information where you can.
- Work to smooth over differences between commenters, if possible. Private email or IM (instant messaging) – rather than the public, forum thread – may be the best methods of communication for working out problems. Strive always to be a peacemaker.
Email etiquette
- Email is ubiquitous. Remember to mind people's time.
- "To" and "CC" are not the same. For the you want or need a response from, enter their name or names in the "To" field. The "CC" should be used when you don't want a response but want to keep a person or people in the communications loop. The "BCC" field may be used when you want to inform someone of your communication, but do not want the people receiving the communication to know you have informed the person in the BCC field. You may also use the BCC field when you send an email to a number of people without revealing their email addresses. It is not appropriate to share people's email addresses without first seeking their permission. Also you would use this option for personal emails only.
- Learn to distinguish between "Reply" and "Reply All." Unless you are 100% sure everyone in the email list wants to read your response (or even should), choose "Reply." Otherwise you contribute to everyone's already too full email inboxes.
- Email is not the forum of writing a missive. Where possible practice the five-sentence email. Make your most important points in the first one-three sentences. Use the fourth and fifth sentences to ask pertinent follow-up questions or make requests (Please respond with three solutions by noon on Tuesday).
- Keep it structured, otherwise people will not reply to all of your questions.
- If you realize the subject of your answer is different from the original subject, change the subject line. Better yet, send a brand new email, with five sentences.
- Response time. How quickly you respond to work email may be dictated by your company's expectations and culture. Whenever possible, answer no more than once or twice a day. The rest of your work day should be spent working: If you work in sales, making calls and visiting old and new clients; if you work in research, research, create and perform experiments, and so on. Then wedge email into no more than 30-45 minutes per day. This goal may be accomplished with the 5-sentence email. For personal email, no more than once or twice a week. You'll cultivate an air of mystery (especially if you kill your facebook and twitter accounts) by not being so readily available.
- Like the forums, mind your humor and tone. Neither translates easily to the written word. Email provides no opportunity to judge body language, voice inflection and other non-verbal cues we rely on to communicate.
- Angry or denigrating responses need to be delivered in person. Never send them by email. Email lasts forever, and, it can be forwarded forever. Assume everything you send by email can be seen by anyone. While you may be able to deny you had a condescending tone, it is impossible to deny a condescending note. Cleave to the facts and keep your tone professional.
- Praise and congratulations may be sent by email at any time.
- If your use the high-priority flag or words like "Urgent" in your subject line, and do so frequently, your messages are neither high-priority nor urgent. Part of functioning well in a work environment is learning to discern urgent from important. If everything is urgent, then nothing is urgent.
- Those emails full of jokes your brother-in-law sends you, the ones you know others may find offensive, don't forward those to anyone at your job, for any reason. That also goes for defamatory or libelous emails. Email is never private. Assume that your company is monitoring your email and internet viewing activity. Keep a separate, free (gmail, yahoo, etc.) for private or personal communication.
- Provide useful and helpful information in your signature. Your direct telephone line, fax number and company address are excellent choices. Don't overdo it because people won't find what they are looking for.
- Your emails are a reflection of you. Check your spelling and always read your emails before sending them. We can type much more quickly than we think; sometimes we even manage to complete a sentence with two disparate thoughts. Take an extra minute or two to make sure everything is correct.
Instant Messaging Etiquette
- Technically, an instant message and a chat room are two different forms of communication. Yet they share certain similarities, which is why I combine them here.
Instant messaging is a form of real-time communication online between people who know one another. Google chat is now ubiquitous in the U.S. and is often used in corporate environments.
- A chat room is a form of real-time communication online between many computer users, who may not know one another. Neither email nor forums are real-time communication. They are both asynchronous.
- Instant Messaging on the job. Be respectful of someone's status. If the person says they aren't available to chat, don't send them an instant message. Just don't it. If they are available for chat, ask them if they are still available to chat. We get busy at work and forget to change our status.
- Treat this form of communication as public. Your employer owns it. While a cat video link is probably okay, your visit to the nude beach in Thailand isn't.
- If you need to leave before the IM/chat is finished, it is customary to write "brb," which is internet-speak for be right back.
- Say thank you when you are done.
Chat room etiquette
- Introduce yourself when entering. If you are new to chatting, say so. Customarily it is impolite to lurk. It is okay to say you've joined the chat without a specific need or agenda and will watch the chat quietly.
- Excessive punctuation, ALL CAPS and foul language are never a good idea.
- Acronyms are more acceptable, but stick to familiar ones.
- When you ask a question, give the moderator a few minutes to answer. Most of us multi-task while chatting or IM'ing.
- Mind what you say. Both IM and chat conversations can be saved by anyone involved in the chat.
- Don't friend strangers.
- Use the direct message feature when you want to converse privately.
- Don't overshare.
- Don't post while drunk.
- Find a posting frequency you're comfortable with and stick to it.
- And because you're striving to make the internet a better place, you won't be engaging in any facebook/twitter/forum/chat room fights. Nor will you be fighting by email, either.
Digital etiquette is like real-time etiquette. Be kind, courteous and curious. Stay positive and helpful. Always work to make the digital world a better place. Others will appreciate your efforts, and you can create a digital persona you can't just be proud of, but others – including potential employers – will notice and reward it.


text:
Breaking News Emails
The researcher who first uncovered lead in the water of dozens of homes in Flint, Michigan, and was pooh-poohed by government officials is now being brought in to determine when it's safe for people to drink from their taps.
The city has hired Marc Edwards to oversee all water testing, a "fully independent" process that is being funded by private donations, Mayor Karen Weaver announced at a Wednesday press conference.
Michigan Governor Affirms Commitment to FlintJan. 27, 201601:22
Edwards, an environmental engineer at Virginia Tech and MacArthur "genius grant" recipient, began working with a Flint resident last spring to determine if the water was toxic.
The test results were so disturbing, he stood outside City Hall and urged residents not to drink what was coming out of their taps.
Emails that have been released or obtained through freedom of information requests show that state officials dismissed and downplayed Edwards' warnings.
A spokesman for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality said in an email to a reporter that Edwards and his team — who had crusaded against contamination in Washington D.C.'s water — were known to "pull that rabbit out of that hat everywhere they go."
Another email, from Gov. Rick Snyder's then-Chief of Staff Dennis Muchmore in September, referred to those raising the alarm as "the anti-everything group."
At Monday's press conference, Snyder called Edwards one of the "heroes" of the crisis.
The embattled governor announced a series of new actions to address the water crisis, which has spawned two criminal investigations and a federal emergency declaration.
- The state asked the feds to expand Medicaid to anyone under 21 who was exposed to lead to pay for health care monitoring and services they will need for years to come.
- The governor is opening an office in Flint that will work with local officials.
- The state Senate is expected to approve a $28 million supplemental budget request earmarked for the water crisis. That includes $3 million that can be used for water bill relief for residents.
"I have told Gov. Snyder that Flint residents should not have to pay for water they should not and are not using," Weaver said.
She said many Flint residents had stopped paying their bills, creating a financial problem for the cash-strapped city. It was unclear how the $3 million, which covers just a fraction of the city's water budget, would be used.
Another $8 million will cover the cost of bottled water being given to residents until the water is declared safe to drink.
The press conference came to an abrupt end when Snyder was asked a question about why he was using a special non-profit "social welfare" fund to pay for an out-of-state public relations firm instead of using the money to pay for staff working directly on water issues.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Injured Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose says he will not suit up against Miami on Wednesday and sounds like a player who just might miss the entire season.
Rose squashed rumors that he might make his long anticipated return from surgery on his left knee against LeBron James and the Heat with two words at the morning shootaround: "Not tonight." The comments came in the wake of a Twitter post by rapper Waka Flocka Flame, who wrote, "Word is D.Rose back."
Rose and the rapper are fans of each other, but the former MVP said he's not sure when he'll be back. He said his return is "in God's hands."
The Heat are on a 27-game win streak, trailing only the 33 straight by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1971-72.


text:
Our Ghost Town Trail and Hoodlebug Trail are only two of many rail-trals that exist in western Pennsylvania. The region is one of the top rail-trail areas in the nation.
This scene was photographed at the Redbank Valley Rail Trail located in Jefferson, Clarion and Armstrong County. It's a 42-mile long rail-trail where you will find small towns, great scenery, and wildlife to view. Well worth a visit if you are looking for other rail-trails to explore.


text:
High School
CalPac's High School program offers college preparatory courses that focus on 21st century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Students receive top quality instruction from highly qualified teachers. Our curriculum (from www.edgenuity.com) is Common Core aligned and engaging for all types of learners.
An Individual Plan
CalPac offers a wide selection of high school courses including AP, Honors, Credit Recovery, and CTE courses. Every student who enrolls in CalPac meets with a guidance counselor to discuss their high school plan and choose their courses. College bound students can choose a-g courses to be eligible for UC/CSU entrance requirements. Students in need of course remediation or who are behind on credits for graduation can enroll in the Credit Recovery Program which is an individualized plan to make up credits faster and help students graduate on time. Students who are interested in starting their career after high school can explore careers and begin career training through our Career Technical Education courses.
Every student has weekly meetings with a homeroom teacher who provides individual feedback on course progress and weekly attendance. Homeroom teachers connect students with additional support from content teachers, who provide one-on-one online tutoring. Students also attend weekly live sessions to work collaboratively with their peers and get additional resources to meet course standards and objectives. Parents can support their student by working closely with the homeroom and content teachers and monitoring student work and attendance through the parent portal.


text:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
FML, really? REALLY?
There is something going on in the world of texting and Facebook updating that I feel the need to address. The over use of the acronyms FML (Fuck my Life) and FTW (Fuck the World) in texting and status updates has got to stop. For those not in the know, FML and FTW are exclamations placed at the end of a status update or text message to express a person's frustration and/or anger at a specific occurrence or situation. The exclamations are often meant to be sarcastic but my argument is that these exclamations are ridiculous, over the top, and irritating and as this is my blog, I am correct in this argument. Let me convince you.
I mean, fuck your life because you have a lot of laundry? Really? Or because your kids are being jerks or you have flat tire? Your whole entire life? Just fuck it? The whole thing? Fuck the world because there is a lot of traffic? Because you received poor customer service? The entire planet should just go fuck itself because of your individual lousy circumstances? Isn't that just a little bit selfish? I just feel like fucking your whole life or the entire world is pretty drastic and people often say them for pretty, basic, regular everyday situations.
Yes lots of laundry and misbehaving children suck, but your life is really not so terrible because these situations exist. I mean you have children who you love and clothing to wear, right? Score! Or bad drivers and jerky customer service reps - yeah, they suck, but they really aren't worthy of fucking the WHOLE WORLD are they? You have means to travel and money to buy things. That doesn't sound so bad to me. Like, maybe if you lost all your limbs or something, then you could say "I have no arms and legs. FML!" Or even, "My wife just left me, FML!" But even then you are still ALIVE and could maybe get prosthetics or something, and if your wife left you maybe you will find a better wife next time because this sea, it has lots of fish.
And if you are going to say "Fuck the world" the circumstances should be pretty extreme, like "Nuclear proliferation is eventually going to kill everyone. FTW!" or "This AIDS pandemic is really killing a lot of people. FTW!" or "One day the sun is going to go all supernova on our asses and then it's 'Bye-bye planet Earth!' FTW!" These are truly serious situations in which the world may indeed be fucked.
I just think we should stop being so dramatic with our texting/status updating, okay America? So, instead of typing FML when you get a flat tire in the rain or you get stuck in traffic, maybe type, MLSRN (My Luck Sucks Right Now) or, TCRBGBFM (Things Could Really Be Going Better For Me), or even the more optimistic MDCOGB (My Day Can Only Get Better.)
Now, if the situation is a little more extreme, like you have been diagnosed with a serious disease, or a tree falls on your house, you can use stronger language. I suggest, TUIRSWMT (The Universe is Really Screwing with Me Today) or perhaps DWCIGAB (Dear World Can I Get a Break) or WAYKMWTC (World, Are You Kidding Me With This Crap.)
I think we should all try to incorporate my new acronyms into popular texting vernacular. Together we can make a difference and end the use of overly dramatic acronyms in texts and status updates.
17 comments:
- Erin said...
oh my gosh, this is the best post! i have that same reaction every time i see that freaking acronym. i just want to reply "REALLY? REALLY? FML, REALLY?"
i hear you! and would walk the streets of the internet with my posterboard protesting right alongside you.
- November 16, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- Strawberry said...
Um. I may be wrong, but I've always known FTW to mean For The Win! http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ftw
I guess sometimes it means the other thing, too, but I haven't seen it used that way.
- November 16, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- VandyJ said...
I had not seen that one--but then, I'm not a texter. I do agree with you, exaggeration is getting a bit over used in today's society.
If I texted, I'd help spread the word, or the new acronyms, either way.
- November 16, 2010 at 10:02 AM
- Keely said...
Bwahhahhahhahah! You rock. I hate the "FML", too.
but FTW is a gaming acronym that means "For The Win", as far as I know. Usually sarcastically, though. So I can see how it could mean Fuck The World.
- November 16, 2010 at 10:33 AM
- Sprite's Keeper said...
I've seen those acronyms before but had no idea that's what they meant!
- November 16, 2010 at 10:48 AM
- Denny P 3 said...
I hadn't seen those texts but I agree with you 100% I did a blog a few weeks back that had to do with cussing(and how it relates to kids.) There is way too much cussing in our society and peoples attitudes need to really make a change, or else we will all be f*cked!
- November 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- Krista said...
Well said! This annoys me to no end every time I see someone using it. Bravo!
- November 16, 2010 at 2:35 PM
If I saw that someone had written "Nuclear proliferation is eventually going to kill everyone. FTW!" I do believe I'd worry about their ability to live in normal society - I was taught by my very computer-shorthand-literate sons that FTW means "For The Win."
So, if you see me on Facebook saying something like "Egg drop soup FTW" I'm not angry at my soup, egg or how it dropped.
- November 16, 2010 at 4:04 PM
- Pamela said...
thumbs up.
- November 16, 2010 at 10:17 PM
- Amanda said...
You totally nailed it! I recently googled to find out what FML meant and was actually really surprised when I found out. Pretty lame, if you ask me.
- November 16, 2010 at 10:47 PM
- Veronica said...
I've always used FTW as 'for the win', I've not seen it used the other way. But then, I tend to ignore a lot of text speak in my stream.
- November 17, 2010 at 2:41 AM
- Suga T said...
agree with the other posters who said FTW is usually used for "For the Win!" I have never seen it used for any other purpose, and it does originally come from the gaming community. -tl
- November 17, 2010 at 8:47 AM
- Aliceson said...
ROFL! Just kidding! A lot of times, I don't get the acronyms people use. Some are just too long and I get confused about halfway in. I like your new ones though!
- November 17, 2010 at 10:31 AM
- Just Another Lesbian said...
Just another thing on the list of things I can't do or say because somebody else doesn't like it. FML.
(Tee hee...I just HAD to, as one of the people who actually uses and thinks it's funny when other people use the term!)
:-) Mikki
- November 18, 2010 at 7:21 AM
OMG too funny. I have no problem with four letter words and tend to cuss like a sailor, just like my parents but I do agree that the 'FML' craze needs to stop. It is so lame! I can't help but roll my eyes when people use it. Instead of saying 'FML' you can just say fuck and be done with it, really. Your life isn't over because of some rain, or a spill on the carpet or whatever mundane thing has messed up your moment. Just say fuck, it is only one more letter and it means more, lol. * 'Fudge' may be used instead of 'fuck' if you find that too crass. It's only two more letters.
- November 19, 2010 at 3:19 PM
- gretchen said...
Ack! I'm like Jen. I'd seen these and never knew what they meant. I'm such a batty little old woman.
- November 20, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Hear hear! The FML trend annoys the heck out of me. FTW does, too, once I realize they're not saying "for the win!"
- November 22, 2010 at 10:53 PM


text:
Bernice Jenkins is the queen of the church announcements, but she does have a freaky side. Take a listen to her talk about where she wants to be kissed, and find out what she has in common with Kelly Rowland in these church announcements!
Hear Bernice Jenkins live on "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
RELATED: Bernice Jenkins [EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS]
RELATED: Bernice Jenkins Judges A Gospel Competition (Episode 8) [VIDEO]
RELATED: Church Announcements: Retired Pope To Be Guest Preacher [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]
Keep Up With Rickey Smiley … LIKE US On Facebook!
It's Bernice Jenkins: Your Favorite Church Lady! [PHOTOS]
15 photos Launch gallery
It's Bernice Jenkins: Your Favorite Church Lady! [PHOTOS]
1. Bernice Jenkins At The 29th Annual Stellar Awards (2014)1 of 15
2. Bernice Jenkins In The StudioSource: 2 of 15
3. Bernice Jenkins Smiles For The CameraSource: 3 of 15
4. Bernice Jenkins With The Characters Of TV One's "The Rickey Smiley Show"Source: 4 of 15
5. Bernice Jenkins & Aunt Sylvia On TV One's "The Rickey Smiley Show"Source: 5 of 15
6. Bernice Jenkins & KandiSource: 6 of 15
7. Bernice Jenkins on "The Rickey Smiley Show"Source: 7 of 15
8. Bernice Jenkins CD coverSource: 8 of 15
9. Bernice JenkinsSource: 9 of 15
10. Ms. Janie & Bernice JenkinsSource: 10 of 15
11. Bernice Jenkins on "The Rickey Smiley Show"Source: 11 of 15
12. Bernice Jenkins, Fred Hammond, Waka Flocka Flame & Ray J on "The Rickey Smiley Show"Source: 12 of 15
13. Bernice JenkinsSource: 13 of 15
14. Bernice Jenkins Church AnnouncementsSource: 14 of 15
15. Bernice Jenkins onstageSource: 15 of 15
Bernice Jenkins Wants To Be Kissed "Down Low"! [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO] was originally published on rickeysmileymorningshow.com
comments – add yours


text:
This week marks the end of a very, very long stretch of one-week stops. Twenty-two to be exact, making the last day off – free of travel and work, way back in January when we were in Boston. I went on vacation that week, so my Mexico trip was the last time I had any time off. That was six months ago!
Traveling to a new city every week has had its ups and downs. On the one hand, we were able to explore a variety of cities that we may not ever had had the chance to visit, if not for this tour schedule. We were also able to play at some amazing theaters around the country, and meet some really nice people along the way. We were able to experience a true touring gypsy life – which some accustomed to better than others, but I think in the end, we all feel pretty proud of ourselves, regardless, from having made it through.
On the downside, packing every Sunday got to be a drag – both packing up the show, and packing up our own suitcases. The travel between the shorter jumps was fairly easy – the overnight bus rides were fun and convenient. But in the last few weeks, when the stops have been further apart, all the air travel has been a drag. The schedule has also been unfortunate in that you can never stock up on groceries (well, too many groceries), because you can never finish them all on a one week stop. That is one thing to really look forward to on the longer stops – a stocked fridge – that you might actually finish!
Tallulah has been a sainted kitty throughout all the moves. She only had one spiteful episode (peeing on my suitcase in Nashville), but other than hiding under the bed every travel day – she has been the best-behaved, most adaptive and loving little puss on the planet. She is a rock star.
So to recap – here are some of the highlights of Spam Tour's "Trail of Tears":
PROVIDENCE: We said goodbye to Michael and Jeff, our original King and Patsy. The girls sent them off right with a hilarious game show-edition shot night. We also enjoyed the diner truck which parked late night behind our hotel.
HERSHEY: Brad Bradley made his debut as Patsy, with Chris Gurr assuming the role of the King. We had a blast at Chocolate World, and were welcomed with open Italian arms at Fenicci's.
JACKSONVILLE: Hometown of Patrick and Keith Reese. Was lovely seeing Keith's smiling face around the show again. Adam Souza assumed the maestro's baton as Ben began his leave of absence.
Also, Gary Beach joined us, and began rehearsals to take over the role of the King.
FORT MYERS: Where we were re-introduced to "Crawdaddy", a strange crawfish-loving keyboard player who had first played with us back in Naples. Most of this week was spent doing taxes with Trudy!
MILWAUKEE: Pubs, pubs, and more pubs. That's how I remember Milwaukee. The art museum building was stunning to see. We said farewell to Piper with another pub crawl, this one in a party bus. Piper and Julie leaving were big blows – it was hard to lose those two girls – I miss them! Milwaukee was also the debut of "Duckie" – Tera-Lee performing a male ensemble track.
MINNEAPOLIS: The crazy weather of being in Tornado Alley continued, with thunderstorms peppering the week. We visited the sculpture garden and played mini golf with Ryan's friend, Brent. In work-related news, Patrick split his head open causing a frenzy of last-minute replacements on the Saturday. I visited the Mall of America, Brit's Pub (a couple of times), did quite a bit of bike-riding, and had a lovely Monday night meal with Bret.
22 eventful weeks! I look forward to the next 22, only I am happy to report that we will be spending some quality time in the next few cities with longer sit-downs, just enough time to recoup before another slew of one-weekers begin this winter.
Bring it on!


text:
The 2013 Rim Fire was the largest forest fire in California history, and the largest fire in Yosemite history. Burning 400 square miles, the speed and size of the fire was unprecedented. As these unnaturally large fires become more commonplace due to previous fire suppression and climate change, Yosemite National Park is seeing the benefits of carefully allowing smaller, controlled fires on the landscape.
This 15-minute video provides an orientation to visiting Yosemite National Park.
¡Bienvenidos a Yosemite! A special welcome video for the Hispanic community living within a day's drive of Yosemite. (7:30)
Did you know that early Chinese immigrants played an important role in shaping the Yosemite that we know today? Join Park Ranger Yenyen Chan on an exploration of this impressive and surprising history.
Is working for Yosemite your dream job? Watch this movie for information about the variety of National Park Service jobs in Yosemite.
Every spring, both visitors and locals look forward to the opening of the Tioga Road, a high-elevation pass that crosses Yosemite National Park. Get a glimpse of what it takes to clear snow and ice from a section of the highway known for dangerous avalanches.
Yosemite's bears are adept at finding your food! This short, subtitled (no audio) video provides an overview of how you can protect bears while visiting Yosemite. (4 minutes, no audio)
Who would have thought that giant sequoia groves need to be burned in order to be saved? Learn how early park managers discovered the importance of fire the hard way, and see how today's managers carefully manage fire in Yosemite. (26:00)
Local American Indians, park fire managers, and blackberry weeders team up to save a meadow in danger of losing its unique native plants.
Floods in Yosemite Valley aren't uncommon during spring, when the Merced River swells with melted snow. The largest, least common floods occur during winter—most recently in January 1997. See what the Valley looked like during floods in May 1996 and January 1997.
In the spring of 2006, a rockslide buried a section of Highway 140 just outside of Yosemite National Park. The slide remained highly active for many days, allowing rare views of a rockslide in motion. The rockslide has been bypassed with temporary bridges, allowing Highway 140 to remain open. This footage was shot after the main rockslide, but while movement was still occurring.
Can we save the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog from extinction? Human introduced non-native species (fish and fungus) have been causing the frog to go from the most abundant amphibian in the Sierra Nevada to critically endangered. However, habitat restoration efforts in Yosemite are showing promising signs for the frog's recovery and long-term survival.
Last updated: October 30, 2018
PO Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA
(209) 372-0200


text:
You are currently in:
News and Events
13 September 2017
Digitally transforming a white van into a south Asian 'jingle truck' is at the centre of a new digital art project which aims to boost integration.
Funding from Essex County Council and Arts Council England has enabled Essex artist Lata Upadhyaya to launch a series of workshops at Firstsite in Colchester on Saturday 16 September and Saturday 11 November, as well as the Jaywick Martello Tower, Clacton on the 23 September.
Lata Upadhyaya is a visual artist based at High House Artist Studios in Thurrock, and her art speciality is contemporary sculpture. Lata recently received funding from the Essex County Council's 'Culture in Essex scheme' to work with migrant communities who have settled in Essex.
As part of the project, Lata will host workshops in digital creation, and work with local migrant communities in Essex to create a new identity for the omnipresent White Van.
Lata's artwork is inspired by her South Asian culture, where truck painting and decorating to create 'jingle trucks' has become a popular form of art.
Cllr Susan Barker, Essex County Council's Cabinet Member for Culture, Communities and Customer said, "The Arts Council has very generously dedicated funding to support this project which will help to provide an important identity for migrant communities who have settled in Essex.
"These groups have brought with them ideas from their culture which could have an important role in the future growth of our economy and we are excited to be able to support them to flourish."
For more information about the programme email Andrew Ward, Essex County Council's Cultural Development Officer, .
© Essex County Council 2018


text:
The new X-Ladder from Power Systems is a three-section ladder that challenges athletes at all levels with multiple agility drill configurations. The X-design allows athletes to perform forward, backward and lateral movement patterns in the same run, testing skill and concentration.
The X-Ladder is comprised of one 158-inch section and two 67-inch sections, which attach with buckles to keep the sections together. Each section has fixed, round rungs made of high-impact PVC to provide instant feedback when stepped on. The X-Ladder comes with its own carry bag.
Power Systems Inc. is a marketer of fitness and sports performance training equipment headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1986 by Bruno and Julie Pauletto, Power Systems aims to advance health, fitness, and physical performance for everyone by offering more than 2,000 products. For more information, visit www.power-systems.com.


text:
Ryan Adams
Archives: February 2014
Reinstall SQL Server Performance Counters
I've had several instances over the last few months where I had to reinstall the SQL Server Performance Counters. It sounds odd to have them magically disappear, but I've found a 3rd party monitoring product to be the culprit.
First we need to unload the counters just to make sure… Read more
10 comments, 4,105 reads
Posted in Ryan Adams on 25 February 2014
SSPI Handshake Failed
A fellow community member sent me an email saying he was having trouble authenticating with Kerberos. Here is the error he was receiving:
SSPI handshake failed with error code 0x8009030c, state 14 while establishing a connection with integrated security; the connection has been closed. Reason: AcceptSecurityContext failed. The Windows error… Read more
10 comments, 3,576 reads
Posted in Ryan Adams on 18 February 2014
Configure Kerberos for SQL with Virtual Accounts
At a conference recently I had someone ask how they would configure Kerberos for accounts that look like "NT Service\MSSQLServer" or "NT Service\MSSQL$MyInstance". Please note that these are NOT the built-in system accounts, even though they look similar. The system accounts are "Local System", "Local Service", and "Network Service". The… Read more
10 comments, 4,294 reads
Posted in Ryan Adams on 10 February 2014
Error Authenticating Proxy | SQL and UPNs
Have you ever had an error when using a SQL Server Proxy Account? I ran across a misleading error. Let me qualify that a little. It wasn't misleading in the sense of it saying one thing and meaning another. It was misleading because it's one of those errors you see… Read more
10 comments, 1,573 reads
Posted in Ryan Adams on 4 February 2014


text:
The company intends to build an advertising department similar to clothing retailer Gap's successful in-house operation, according to executives close to Gateway. Gateway and Gap both are direct sellers of proprietary brands through company stores and the Web. And just as Gap uses Boston creative shop Modernista! for project work, Gateway is expected to hire outside agencies and creatives on a project basis.
With its stock struggling, Gateway is looking to reboot. The PC hardware and services marketer will disclose a new business strategy, including advertising and marketing plans, in a Feb. 28 meeting with financial analysts and media. It is expected the company will announce its in-house marketing approach at the session.
In 1998, amid troubles with incumbent D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, Los Angeles, Gateway brought in DiMassimo Brand Advertising and production company Corra Films, both New York, to produce some TV campaigns. The DiMassimo/Corra duo is expected to have a similar role now.
Independent director Henry Corra is close to Chairman-CEO and founder Ted Waitt and has had a significant influence on Gateway advertising. Mr. Waitt recently took back the CEO seat at the ailing company.
Mr. Corra and a DiMassimo spokesman declined to comment.
Gateway is expected to break a consumer TV campaign this week created in-house. Spokesman Brad Williams declined to comment on whether advertising will in fact go in-house. It's not a new idea: Gateway's in-house group churned out virtual catalogs of print ads for years before the company began turning to agencies.
Gateway had been in close talks with Publicis Groupe's Fallon, Minneapolis, after embarking on a review last month (AA, Feb. 12). That competition included Siltanen/Keehn, El Segundo, Calif.; and DiMassimo. Gateway dropped the incumbent, Interpublic Group of Cos.' McCann-Erickson Worldwide, last month.
Advertising Age has learned a breakdown in negotiations between Fallon and Gateway occurred when an agency presentation missed the mark, attempting to totally rebrand the company.
According to executives close to the review, Fallon wowed Gateway at an initial pitch with Mr. Waitt but failed to capitalize on that in subsequent meetings. Fallon's presentation called for a reinvention of the Gateway brand, which didn't sit well with Mr. Waitt, who always has been keen on promoting his company's homespun values. Execs said Stuart Redsun, VP-advertising for Gateway's consumer business, pushed for Fallon but was overruled by Mr. Waitt. Fallon declined to comment.
At this week's confab for analysts and press, Mr. Waitt will focus on the future of Gateway Country Stores, international and small business strategies and new, beyond-the-box revenue sources, according to David Bailey, research analyst at investment bank Gerard Klauer Mattison. Mr. Bailey maintains Gateway's strategy to grow services is largely dependent on PC unit growth, which has slowed.
A management shakeup last month resulted in Mr. Waitt returning after the resignation of CEO Jeff Weitzen and other key executives. The shakeup also resulted in the dismissal of McCann, New York, which Mr. Weitzen had hired in 1998 after dropping DMB&B. McCann just last month created consumer advertising featuring actor Michael J. Fox; those ads now will be scrapped in favor of in-house work.
Contributing: Hillary Chura and Laura Q. Hughes and Kate MacArthur


text:
And with me, I carry Him, that He would be in my every word. That is my hope.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
For It Is Not You...
And with me, I carry Him, that He would be in my every word. That is my hope.
18 comments :
I knew He would speak through you because I was praying for you. Cannot wait to hear more in the next few weeks!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 4:50 PM
He is so faithful. Thank you for sharing with us....blessings!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to hear more, friend!ReplyDelete
"He came." Isn't GOD a Wonder?!! Absolutely love this...Holy Spirit breath swirling in and filling you with words...ReplyDelete
HE CAME> What a beautiful witness. Love to hear more about your experience at She speaks. Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 8:53 PM
This just makes me so very excited. I knew He was going to do amazing things with this weekend. Cannot wait to hear more.ReplyDelete
And one day...totally going to hear you speak :)
Oh my gosh, I am riveted by this story, Jen -- such a powerful testimony. I absolutely cannot wait to hear more about how God worked through you at She Speaks!ReplyDelete
Wow!! And you were faithful - you listened and He took control. What a powerful lesson. I too look forward to reading more about your experiences at She Speaks. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 6:53 AM
I am beyond thrilled for you! How brave, to walk up there with only a prayer. Talk about emptying yourself to be a vessel! Looking forward to reading more and more about this conference.ReplyDelete
PS: You were prayed for, Girl!
- AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 7:33 AM
PS: This was my favorite line: "Left breathless by His stunning beauty and unconcerned with my own image in those moments after it was finished."ReplyDelete
This is beautiful, Jen! He is faithful. When we step out in faith, he is always there to meet us.ReplyDelete
I, too, have been praying, sweet friend! I'm so glad to know that you felt His wind beneath you as you spoke. I can't wait to hear more. So excited to see the fruit of the weekend. On the edge of my seat here!ReplyDelete
Lovely! Looking forward to hearing more of your conference experience!ReplyDelete
So good to read! I guess the real risk of looking like a fool is when we come instead of God. Glad you trusted and allowed Him to work through you.ReplyDelete
Jen isnt amamzing how He just shows up and gives us and all there just what they and you need. I can hardly wait to read more.ReplyDelete
Yes giving Jesus to children is a wonderful gift to help them stay a float and guide them through life.
Thank you Lord, for Your faithfulness to Jen.ReplyDelete
I'm so thrilled with the report from your conference. God is so faithful -- and He loves finding willing and expectant hearts.ReplyDelete
Better than perfection.ReplyDelete
More than enough.
Left breathless by His stunning beauty and unconcerned with my own image in those moments after it was finished.
So beautiful! Isn't that a great feeling? Knowing that God showed up, because in your own strength, those words could never be anything but words; and yet, because of Him, they become more than words.


text:
Be Informed
Kids Care More About Achievement Than Empathy
Research Report: Harvard Education
A new study from Harvard University reveals that the message parents mean to send children about the value of empathy is being drowned out by the message we actually send: that we value achievement and happiness above all else.
How to Protect Your Child in the Gaming World
A Platform for Good. 29 May
What Every Parent Needs to Know about Video Games - A Crash Course http://goo.gl/s2BZ9M
Guardian 2 June
Articles for parents that cover: know what your child is playing, learning from the gaming experience, the culture of the game, sportsmanship, when is it OK for children to start playing video games? and setting limits.
Social Media Literacy: The 5 Key Concepts
Edutopia 30 May These key concepts came out of Canada, and were the results of years of discussion and debate among educators, media advocates and government agencies. The goal was to come up with a core framework to address issues such as commercialism, propaganda, censorship, media ownership and stereotyping in the media.
How Children Engage with the Internet. Sonia Livingstone @TEDx
It's hard not to fear for our children when we see headlines about Facebook bullies and online blackmail. But Sonia Livingstone argues that we need to balance our reactions, and not necessarily impose more restrictions.


text:
I had originally thought that I could schedule an appointment at a wedding dress shop, actually talk to the clerk, calmly discuss what styles and wants/don't wants I have, and then pick out a handful of dresses that fit my answers. Not so!!
When I walked in, I was overwhelmed by the crowd, the noise, and the chaos of it all. Apparently today was a "slow day," and that many weekends the place has double the occupants it had today. Anybody that knows me will know that I can get distracted by crowds, being one of those weird people-watchers. Hehe.
The moment we began, I was told I was really cutting it close, and I should probably consider deciding today. Also, what do I want in a dress? She spoke a mile a minute. The only really kind thing was that she promised that she wouldn't choose dresses that were over my budget. Snap decisions aren't really my thing, especially for something as important to me as a wedding dress, so it was troubling when the clerk said I was essentially out of time. Things like that have a tendency to shut me down, so I might have gotten really stoic and said "forget it" if it weren't for Caroline and Brie there. They helped me stay focused, they were known faces I could focus on and try to block out the crowd. I still got distracted easily – every time a woman finds "the one," they are given a bell to ring. I don't know why, it's their schtick. It happened three times while we were there, in four hours. That's a pretty good "THE dress" per hour average, I suppose.
She was at least impressed with my level of preparedness. While I didn't have my own strapless bra (I had tried to get one that morning, but the only store nearby didn't have any), I did bring a slip, lower-body shapewear, a light robe, a bottle of water, low heels, a travel-sized bottle of baby powder, and a hand towel. I only needed the heels and the hand towel, and chugged the water afterward. Despite the time being brief, it was high-energy and exhausting, and I could feel myself breaking into a heavy sweat at the end of it all.
We only used a half hour of the hour-and-a-half time I was allotted for my appointment, but I tried on three dresses. All three were very different. The first dress I tried on was what I called a Disney princess dress. It was nice, but there was something I didn't really prefer about it. The third dress I tried on looked something like this. This isn't the exact dress, but I can't seem to find it on their website. Brie and Caroline immediately said "no," and we didn't even take photographs of it. It was plain, it did nothing for my curves. I was simply a column of white. I suppose someone would look fabulous in that gown, but it wasn't me. We did get a nice laugh out of it though – I struck a pose and said "Dost mother know thou wearest her drapes??" Iron Man quotes while trying on wedding dresses for the win!
You've probably noticed I've skipped describing the second dress. That's because I am 90% sure that that is "the one." I've already risked the wrath of the wedding gods by showing photos to my fiance, so I will not share it with the entire world just yet.


text:
It's been an interesting year in the life of politics. Anyone following the US or UK political scene may agree with me, it sometimes feels like your watching a comedy programme, never has the political section of the evening news held my attention so closely – I ask myself daily "I wonder what have they been up to today?!"
My interest was held very closely with the recent 2 interviews with Diane Abbot. You don't need to know which UK party she is representing (Labour), or her job title (Shadow Home Secretary), just that during a key 2017 election time where she is being interviewed nonstop to convince the public of the credibility of her party, she wasn't able to have an accurate discussion on key numbers.
It's not that she didn't know them, she stumbled so badly, tripping over the numbers when questioned, contradicted herself, allowing the media interviewer to show that they knew more than she did and finally dented potentially the credibility of her party.
Why would the public vote for a political party when it appears that they no grasp of the numbers that they are arguing on – she has created a halo effect, lumping all her peers into the same "confused on the key numbers" that all elections are won and lost over so that all her peers appear to be facing challenging interviews with the media keen to trip everyone by being more financially aware than the politician whose job it is to know this stuff.
Missed the interviews?
Police Officer numbers: http://bit.ly/2qeFYba
Labour net losses: http://bit.ly/2qYYBwO
In business, we can learn a lot from these examples, it's extremely important that business owners not only know their numbers, but plan their business strategy around them. Why?
Business credibility – as business consultants, during our first meetings with a potential client the first questions we ask about are the Company financials – we need to know that the Company has the basics in place to monitor spend and most important of all, the owner of the business has a clear understanding of the financials of their business. Small Business owners potentially outsource the Company accounting, this shouldn't mean that they operate a hands-off approach to the financial running of their Company, they need to know how the year is panning out, the forecast for the following rolling 12 months and how financially secure their Company is.
Business knowledge – Owners that can discuss the financials of their business show they are committed and have a good grasp of the Company future pipeline, and are aware of the financial health of the business. Just because there is money in the bank today doesn't mean that there will be tomorrow. How is business development working? When are deals going to close? When do you need to be aware of a problem down the line? Business owners need to have their fingers in many pies of their business and a good overview of how business is being won, the conversion rate of their pipeline, and how well business that has been won is being implemented. By checking the Company bank account every day and the reviewing the Company financial forecast, they can quickly pick up on issues, correcting these before they become an issue. Often invoices do not get issued or followed up for payment – Company can be very focused on the doing that they forget to keep an eye on the administration that goes behind the scenes.
Employee confidence – The business owner needs to know more about the financial health of the Company than their Employees. Unfortunately, we are currently in a situation where companies are struggling financially, Employees need to have confidence in the leadership of the Company to decide to stay or leave. In a time where retention of the A Players of your organisation is imperative so that the Company can focus on keeping their powder dry to see this current situation through. Leaders need to be open with the numbers, but in doing this they need to be able to discuss the financials in a way that shows clear understanding and keeps the team focused on survival and business growth.
At time of writing, its unknown how damaging Diane's mishaps have been to her political party, and should Labour fail to be elected this will not be down to just these 2 interviews. However, I believe her mistakes are a public lesson in how to do things wrong, how others perceive your abilities and how easy it can be to knock down the credibility of a Company and your management style.
Read More from The "How to Grow Your Business" Mini Series
- Business Planning
- Company Vision
- Business Development
- Business Administration
- Productivity
- Outsourcing


text:
Browse by Categories
About Sz-wholesale
- Buy Wholesale from China- A Guide
- Tips to Buy Wholesale from China
- Things to Consider When Buying from China
- How to Ship From Shenzhen, China to the US?
- How To Select Promotional Gifts ?
- How to Calculate Shipping Cost?
- How to Place Orders
- Shipping Methods from China
- Branding & Logo Imprint
- Payment Methods
- OEM & ODM Services
- Ordering Samples
- Promotional Products Industry Stats
- sz-wholesale.com supports selected nonprofit organizations and educational institutions with free promotional products. Call us to find out if your organization qualifies for this program.
2 items found in wholesale abstract oil painting
Recommend Promotional Products
Polyester Business Portfolio Briefcase w/ Shoulder Strap (16"x13"x4")
Knowledge Base Articles
How to Make Custom Water BottlesAre you tired of carrying around the same old clumsy looking water bottle of yours around with you everywhere you go? The kind of bottle you bought off the rack at your local department store or gas station? Are you tired off the odd colors and the silly labels? Then why not make your own? Why Customize Your Bottle? Your very own custom made water bottle, personally tailored down to the very last molecule of shape of the bottle, through to every single splash of color on it façade and label. They can be geared to every single activity of your life. You can customize them to the various dynamics of your routine. For instance, you can customize them to the tone and design of your new mountain bike, so that its blends in seamlessly and serves as a perfect accessory. You could accessorize it to be your trusty companion on long walks in the park; you may take it with you on your adventures on the trekking grounds; alternatively, as your sidekick o
Australian Promotional Products That Have Left Their MarkAustralian promotions are often underrated in Australia for their quality and content. Australia actually produces a lot of major brands known around the world, and the promotional process is the main reason they're so well known. As a matter of fact, the "Australianization" of promotions has created a lot of major brand identities. Promotional products have been many and varied. From shrimps on barbies to Ugg boots, Fosters, Vegemite and Lexus cars, there is s a history of Australian products which have become household identities through promotion. All things Australian- Promotional products that keep on selling Australian promotions are very much lifestyle-based. The big names in Australian products are all linked to living-well in the true Australian sense. The famous brand name Eskies, for example, is a major promotional product. Any such product, to do with sport, all accessories, and any promotional image related to the iconic Australian sports, sells ou
Choosing a Safe Reusable Water Bottle For a Promotional ProductFor your customers' health and the health of the environment, choosing a safe reusable water bottle for a promotional product is very important. Everyone knows that the best way to go green with water is to drink it from the tap in a glass. But, that's not practical for people on the go. People on the go need something to put their water in. There are many different types of water bottles on the market. There's the regular plastic ones that you get from your grocery store or gas station. But, there are big problems with those. They are the worse kind you can choose to drink from because they are made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which leaks DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) after repeated use and is a probable carcinogen. These also can harbor bacteria in the cracks and crevices, which is not good for health either. The plastic sports bottle is the next reusable water bottle, but is still not that safe. These are made out of po
Promotional Cycle Water Bottles Will Be Seen on the RoadCycle water bottles are necessary in order to keep a cyclist's body functioning at maximum efficiency. When you exercise, your body uses any moisture available to keep your muscles and organs functioning. Because of this, it is vital that this moisture is replenished. Failure to do so can lead to quite a few problems ranging from exhaustion to illness. There are a wide variety of different factors that can alter how much a cyclist needs to drink in order to function properly. Some of these factors include how hard a cyclist needs to pedal in order to keep competitive, the outdoor temperature, and current physical condition. Because of the factors involved to keep a cyclist performing at optimal levels, many cyclists prefer to keep several water bottles readily accessible if they need to vary how much they drink while they compete. When selecting cycle water bottles, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. First, physical looks are
Eco Friendly Water Bottles - A Step Towards Greening Your BusinessOkay, you're ready to start going green with your business, right? That's a smart move because these days customers are pretty keen on which businesses are good for the environment and which ones are lacking in the "green" world. And when your customers know that your business is eco friendly, they will be more likely to buy from you. They trust that you are a good business. Being eco friendly sends the right kinds of messages to your customers and potential customers. Maybe you have already been taking a few steps towards a green business. You could be giving away custom logo bags, which are great for the environment because they are reusable and some are even biodegradable. Or maybe you have been thinking about taking steps towards going green, but have not taking any action. A great step for any business that would make them a little greener would be to use promotional eco friendly water bottles. People, today, realize that drinking


text:
Spain's version of X Factor/Idol gave us not one but a number of dancetastic disco divas. Most will of course remember the original winner Rosa Lopez but we've of course had the amazing and legendary Soraya. In the very same season we had Rosa, there was also the mighty Natalia. I've always loved her. She simply delivers exactly what I expect from her. She's also been rather successful with the first set of albums working with Xenomania, Lucie Silvas, amongst others.
Chart-wise she did really well until she went rnb with the awful album Radikal. Her audience are mostly also have Monica Naranjo & Marta Sanchez in their collections. Not Ghostface Killah. The decision was disastrous. The album crashed in at number number 55 which is terrible for Spain. However her last two singles Go (above) and Rhythm Is A Dancer is a clear attempt by Natalia to reclaim her dancefloor queen status in the tasty nightclubs of Chueca. Personally, her album can't come soon enough.


text:
It's the 1st week of school holidays here, and my kiddoes have nothing better to do at home ...
So, this is done by R2 & he insisted that I MUST blog it ... no choice, gotta grant this little wish of his. Any comments? ... LOL
Beautiful!!! Pretty creation!!!
The children are the future of the world!


text:
Q'era Tech represents a new age in both plant matter extraction (link) and gold technology (link) for both therapeutic and industrial applications. The therapeutic use of nano-gold and its links with rejuvenation and healing were recognized thousands of years ago by a number of ancient civilizations. Recent research, however, has focused increasingly on the extraordinary effects of both gold and plant adaptogens (link) as they affect cognitive functions and stress. Our products (link) are unique, of the highest quality, 100% natural, completely non-toxic, eco-friendly and formulated for human ingestion.
Therapeutic gold nanoparticles, although used for over 2500 years in various ancient civilisations are just now becoming the subject of an increasing body of research.
Simply put, plant adaptogens are special qualities/components in certain plants that modulate and/or regulate the body's response to stress.


text:
October 09, 2012 11:46 ET
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 9, 2012) - Investors and media are invited to participate in Ainsworth's (TSX:ANS)(TSX:ANS.WT) 2012 third quarter conference call. Jim Lake, President and COO, and Rick Eng, VP Finance and CFO, will discuss the Company's third quarter results followed by a question and answer session.
The conference call will take place on Thursday November 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (1:00 p.m. EDT).
The dial-in phone number is 1-800-319-4610 from inside the USA or Canada, and +1-604-638-5340 from outside of the USA and Canada. To access the post-view line, dial 1-800-319-6413, or +1-604-638-9010, Reservation 4176#. This recording will be available until the end of the day on November 8, 2012.
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. - Investor Relations ContactRob FeustelTreasurer604-661-3200604-661-3201 (FAX)firstname.lastname@example.com
See all RSS Newsfeeds


text:
UFC's Dan Henderson
This is How You Land A Hot Wife
... Like Mine
Pay. The hell. Attention. UFC legend Dan Henderson is about to give the fellas -- and some of you ladies -- the most important advice he could ever give you. He's gonna tell you exactly what you… READ MORE >


text:
|Marco Bellocchio (left) at the Walter Reade Theater
Photo credit: Joshua Handler
2013, 115 minutes
Not Rated
Review by Joshua Handler
This film was shown as part of the Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2013 festival being held through the Film Society of Lincoln Center. The festival will be held through June 12 and tickets can be purchased here.
Dormant Beauty is the new film from famed Italian director Marco Bellocchio (Vincere). It takes place in 2009 when the right-to-die case of Eluana Englaro was being debated in Italy. The film follows three stories revolving around people in comas, but squanders many opportunities.
The most glaring fault of the film is the extremely uneven pace. At the beginning of the film, there is constant cutting between the story lines, making it hard to follow, but never boring. It is very graceful, almost like a ballet. Then, as the film nears the middle portion, it slows down, exploring the three stories. However, no story is explored as deeply as I would have liked because there are two others to focus on. Each story is interesting in its own right and they very well could have sustained three separate, better films. In addition, for the last 2/3 of the movie, there are some sections that focus heavily on one story, then cut to a shorter portion of another story, then back to a long portion of another story, making the pacing uneven and weakening the other stories.
With this film, there are some interesting and certainly provocative questions asked, but the pace of the film is so languid and the passion so seemingly lacking that it is difficult to get into the film. It is also distracting trying to follow so many characters in the stories making it hard to think about what is being presented onscreen. This is such a shame because this film has so much potential and I would have loved to think more about it than I did. The frequentlymelodramatic music never helps either. It cheapens the drama onscreen and attempts to give it the spark that it lacks.
On the good side, the cinematography by Daniele Ciprì is magnificent and so are the performances. Each and every performance is really strong. The famed French actress Isabelle Huppert (The Piano Teacher, Amour) appears in the film and is powerful as always. She is underutilized in her segment which is too bad because she is one of the most expressive and talented actresses working today.
Overall, Dormant Beauty is a missed opportunity. It has a great base, a talented cast and director, but never reaches its full potential. I would have loved everything to be more fleshed out and to be a little more evenly paced. The slow segments are way too slow, and the fast segments are way too fast. There is no happy median.


text:
And an explanation of why we should be longsuffering as Christ is;
Michaelsguardian.blogspot.com - A travel in scripture, Bible prophecy and the Word of our God and our Lord Jesus Christ through the eyes and soul of the last witness and chosen vessel, Michael surnamed Jackson
God: Reconnect to Him
Monday, July 21, 2014
Showing Himself
And an explanation of why we should be longsuffering as Christ is;
3 comments:
Think about this the next time you feel the urge toward worldly wants, keeping up with the Jones's in the latest electronic gadgetry:ReplyDelete
Since iTunes opened, record sales have dropped by 50% across the board. Borders and Tower Records have closed, as have countless thousands of independent record stores. This has forced artists into selling their albums on iTunes, where Apple takes 30% and the record company 60%, leaving the creator of the content with around 10% of its sales. http://luufy.com/site/post/732/9#.U8422uNdXhc And that's not all - The buying and selling of human souls will end.
Those of you who care, take a look around you at the escalation of crisis and tragedy. Preparations begin to create a need for global control. This will have nothing to do with love. Nothing. The U.N. is already at the southern border of the U.S. And as the situation with Russia escalates, drawing global condemnation, a few within the ranks will wake up and begin quietly pushing the other way, but not before He who is currently in power is taken down without anger or battle; and the vile one returns from abroad and makes himself known. Keep watchReplyDelete
Jeremiah 6:22 Thus saith the Lord, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.ReplyDelete
Jeremiah 50:41 Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.
Ezekiel 38:6 Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.


text:
Working with eDirectory Containers and Active Directory
Novell Cool Solutions: Tip
By David Gersic
Digg This -
Slashdot This
Posted: 14 Mar 2007
A Forum reader recently asked:
"I have users in eDirectory and AD with the same user ID or logon names, but I have inherited a system where all users in eDirectory are in the same context (I intend to change this at a later point). The users on the AD have been put into contexts; all users already exist on eDirectory and AD but in different contexts.
Is it possible to have selective users syncing from a large context to a different context on AD?"
And here's the response from David Gersic ...
The "dirty little secret" of Active Directory is that it doesn't actually have containers, at least not in the sense that eDirectory does. MAD has a flat name space for objects, in the sAMAccountName ("Pre-Windows 2000 Name") attribute.
If you use that in your matching rule, with your eDirectory CN, your users that have the same name will be matched up and synchronized.
Novell Cool Solutions (corporate web communities) are produced by WebWise Solutions. www.webwiseone.com


text:
In our modern society, we have become very dependent upon our electronic gadgets and appliances. Most households (in the U.S) have Personal Computers with an Internet Connection. If we solely looked at the Personal Computer, we do a lot of thing with this product.
We communicate with our friends, family members and business associates.
We conduct financial transactions (e.g., buy or sell products on line)
We create all kinds of documents (which are very important to our personal and business finances/operations)
We store and play music (in the form of *.mp3 files)
We (increasingly) store pictures that have sentimental value (and could be tough to replace if lost).
For many people, anytime their "computer dies", it becomes a major inconvenience in their lives. If you were to look at some other electronic systems that we typically have in our homes, such as
DVD Players
Gaming Systems (e.g., Playstation, X-Box, Nintendo, Wii, etc Brightsign Custom Electronics.)
Audio Entertainment Equipment
Video Recording Equipment (for you people that like to post videos on YouTube.
Appliances (such as Central Air Conditioning Systems, Heat Pumps, Microwave Ovens, etc.)
HDTVs (e.g., LCD or Plasma)
All of these items entertain us, enlighten us and provide us with comfort. These products each require a considerable amount of money to purchase. Further, repairing and/or replacing these products is also quite expensive. Hence, I am quite amazed that people do not do more to protect their investment (in these electronic systems) and do whatever they can to extend the operating life time of these products.
In general, there are three (3) different destructive mechanisms that will either destroy or greatly reduce the operational life-time of your electronics. These three destructive mechanisms are
Electrical Surge/Spike Events, and
Electrical Noise
In this article, we are going to talk about HEAT. As we discuss Heat, we will cover the following topics.
How is Heat destructive to your electronics?
What can we do about heat – How to Protect Your Electronics from Heat and Extend the Operating Life of our Electronics?
Heat is an artifact of electronics. All electronic systems generate heat. Electronic systems accept electrical power (current and voltage) from the power line (via the electrical outlet). The electronic system uses a portion of this electrical power to perform work (e.g., the function that you want it to perform, e.g., play a DVD, cook a bag of popcorn, etc). The remaining portion of this electrical power is converted into heat.
However, heat is also an enemy of electronic systems. Few things are more effective in reducing the operating life-time of an electronic system, than raising the operating temperature of the electronic circuitry within your electronic system. If you were to speak with an Electronics Device Reliability expert, he/she would tell you that for every 10 degrees (Celsius) that you raise the operating temperature of an electrical device; you reduce the operating lifetime of that device by 50%. The impact of heat (in shortening the operating life) of your electronics is "huge".
As I mentioned earlier, all electronics generates heat. There is no way to prevent electronics from generating the very thing that can destroy it. However, there are a couple of things that you can do to prevent this heat from doing so much damage.
1. You can work to remove this heat from the electronics (as quickly as it generates it), or
2. You can do things to try to help the electronics to not generate so much heat in the first place.
I will address each of these approaches below.
Many consumer electronic systems were designed with "Heat Removal" in mind. Some of these electronic systems (like desktop computers) contain "internal fans". These fans were designed into these systems so that they could blow air through the area in which the system electronics resides. The intent behind having these fans to is blow the heat away from these electronics and to help keep them cool.
Other electronic systems contain "vents" (in their outer case) to provide an "escape path" for heat. Many of these vents are located at the top or in the "back-end" of the electrical system. On this basis, I have the following recommendations to permit the removal of heat from your electronics.
Make sure and keep papers, books, dust and other items from "blocking" the vents of these systems.
Leaving these items on top of your (DVD Player for example) will block the vents, and will not allow for heat to escape from your DVD Player. This will cause the temperature (surrounding the electronics) within your DVD player to rise; which will (in-turn) reduce the operating lifetime of your DVD player.
Make sure that the "back-end" of the electronic system is not "butt-up" against the wall or an entertainment cabinet.
It is important to make sure that there is sufficient air/ventilation space between the vents (in the back end) and the wall/cabinet to allow for Heat Removal.
Make sure and have your appliances (like your Central Air Conditioning system or Heat Pump) serviced.
Whenever these appliances are serviced, the service professional will do various things (like clean out dust and debris from ventilation path), therefore maintaining an unobstructed path for heat to escape from these systems.
Make sure that the fan (inside some of your systems) is working.
If this fan stops working, then you need to get it repaired quickly. Failure to do this will result in your electronic system having an early meeting with the "grim reaper" or an electronic waste disposal site.
Another approach to protecting your electronics from heat is to take steps to try to prevent your electronics from generating excessive heat in the first place. The amount of heat that is generated within an electronic system is often referred to as being related to the following expression for resistive loss: I^2XR, where


text:
Francelle's Photography who just happens to be my daughter-in-law's sister. She is AWESOME and doing Ashley's senior pictures too. I can't wait to see them!
So anyway, I don't have any quilting things to share today but for those of you who are interested, here's a building update for you. Things are moving along very quickly!
Here is what the outside looks like now. The roof and walls are all enclosed now. You can see on the left that the siding is going on.
Closer view of the front porch with the designer and builder (my hubby) taking a look around! Let's go take a look at the inside.
Corner fireplace being framed in . . .


text:
Here is a list of things to do when you get the girls together!
Leave a comment and tell me your favorite GNO places and I will add them to the list!
- McMenamins for a movie and dinner | Cheap movies, couches to sit on and you order food and eat it during the movie. Great burgers, tots, pizza's...and traditional movie food
- Big John's Ale House | Yummy fries, fresh veggies, great salads and homemade sauces
- 5 Fusion | A little pricier and fancier, but fun exotic dishes you won't find anywhere else
- Toomie's | A Thai restaurant that is just darn yummy
- Ida's Cupcakes | For when you just want a treat. Grab a cupcake and take a walk around the West side perusing the eclectic shops
- Townshend's Bend Tea House | Bubble Teas and a scene right out of Portlandia
- Mavericks | Free line dancing lessons
- SUP | Paddle Boarding Lessons and Rentals
- McMenamins | Not only for movies, but they also have a soaking pool
- Farmer's/Saturday's Markets | Walk around, grab a treat, listen to some live music and enjoy the conversation
- Roundabout Art | Pick up your guide at the Bend Visitor Center or print one up HERE, it's a fun little adventure where you visit the roundabouts in Bend and see the art and answer questions. If you get enough of them, then you can bring it in back to the Bend Visitor Center for a prize! Would be a fun race if you split into teams
- Heritage Walk Guide | Get your guide at the Deschutes County Historical Society and take a walking tour of downtown, and be sure to grab a gelato at Powells or some other deliciousness while enjoying our fun downtown.
- Well Traveled Fork | Cooking Classes would be a great girls night
- Segway Tours | A fun and nerdy way to spend an afternoon with the girls!
- Old Mill District
- Downtown
- Cascade Village
- Bend River Promenade
- The Forum
- Bend Factory Stores


text:
These games teach valuable skills and have a high fun and educational rating.
Your child will learn a wide variety of facts about different ecosystems on the planet (e.g., Amazon rainforest, Savanna, Rockies, Barrier reef etc.) by playing games with animals and reading about them.
Your child will watch a video about how scientists discovered photosynthesis.
Your child learns about gorillas as two little aliens tour their habitat.
Your child learns about humpback whales as two little aliens tour their habitat.
Your child develops knowledge about variation amongst animal populations and features of caterpillars by learning about the meaning behind their colors and features to decide their look for each environment.
Your child will learn how do fish breathe in water while watching this video.
Your child develops a better understanding of the underwater ecosystem as they watch monster worms and carnivorous sea stars.
Your child develops research skills and a better understanding of some of the objects that can be found under a microscope as they pertain to health and well being.
Your child learns about natural selection by watching how pollution affects what bugs get eaten.
Your child learns about different sea animals by clicking on them in this underwater exploration activity.
Zoodles 11.8.7 Copyright (c) 2014 Inquisitive Minds, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
Nutritionists and registered dietitians offer reliable information about healthy eating, diet plans and meal preparation. Nutritionists are health professionals with a master's degree in nutrition, and registered dietitians have at least a four-year bachelor's degree in nutrition sciences. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 60,000 nutritionists and registered dietitians worked in the United States in 2008.
Individual Counseling
A nutritionist's key role is providing patients with counseling and guidance on good nutrition and healthy eating habits, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Most nutritionists provide counseling in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient care centers and physicians' offices, but some nutritionists offer home health services, instructing people in grocery shopping and meal preparation at home.
Group Instruction
Nutritionists also teach larger groups how to make healthy food choices. Community dietitians work in public health clinics and health maintenance organizations, instructing and evaluating nutritional care plans for diverse groups of people. Some registered dietitians and nutritionists also consult with food manufacturing companies, providing dietary analysis and advice on recipes' nutritional content, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Special Diet Recommendations
People with chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or high cholesterol, receive specialized dietary modifications from their nutritionists. Nutritionists work with physicians to create a dietary plan based on the patient's health needs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. For example, nutritionists provide people with high blood pressure recipes and meal plans that contain little sodium. Some nutritionists even specialize in treating patients with specific health care needs, such as those with kidney disease, diabetes or critical illness. Geriatric nutritionists specialize in the nutritional needs of the elderly, and pediatric nutritionists focus on the nutritional needs of infants, toddlers, children and adolescents.
Recipe Development
Nutritionists don't just work with people--they also work with raw food ingredients to develop, analyze and test recipes for people with special health care needs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. A nutritionist may create and prepare low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-salt, low carbohydrate, allergen-free or chemical-free recipes for individuals or institutions.
Facility Management
Nutritionists also help larger facilities provide healthy, nutritious meals to their residents. Hospitals and health care facilities, corporate cafeterias, schools and prisons typically use the services of a nutritionist, who analyzes the nutritional value of foods, develops menus and adheres to food budgets.


text:
Interpretation of your dream:
Ads By Google:
letterTo dream that you see a registered letter, foretells that some money matters will disrupt long-established relations. For a young woman to dream that she receives such a letter, intimates that she will be offered a competency, but it will not be on strictly legal, or moral grounds; others may play towards her a dishonorable part. To the lover, this bears heavy presentments of disagreeable mating. His sweetheart will covet other gifts than his own. To dream of an anonymous letter, denotes that you will receive injury from an unsuspected source. To write one, foretells that you will be jealous of a rival, whom you admit to be your superior. To dream of getting letters bearing unpleasant news, denotes difficulties or illness. If the news is of a joyous character, you will have many things to be thankful for. If the letter is affectionate, but is written on green, or colored, paper, you will be slighted in love and business. Despondency will envelop you. Blue ink, denotes constancy and affection, also bright fortune. Red colors in a letter, imply estrangements through suspicion and jealousy, but this may be overcome by wise maneuvering of the suspected party. If a young woman dreams that she receives a letter from her lover and places it near her heart, she will be worried very much by a good-looking rival. Truthfulness is often rewarded with jealousy. If you fail to read the letter, you will lose something either in a business or social way. Letters nearly always bring worry. To have your letter intercepted, rival enemies are working to defame you. To dream of trying to conceal a letter from your sweetheart or wife, intimates that you are interested in unworthy occupations. To dream of a letter with a black border, signifies distress and the death of some relative. To receive a letter written on black paper with white ink, denotes that gloom and disappointment will assail you, and friendly interposition will render small relief. If the letter passes between husband and wife, it means separation under sensational charges. If lovers, look for quarrels and threats of suicide. To business people, it denotes enviousness and covetousness. To dream that you write a letter, denotes that you will be hasty in condemning some one on suspicion, and regrets will follow. A torn letter, indicates that hopeless mistakes may ruin your reputation. To receive a letter by hand, denotes that you are acting ungenerously towards your companions or sweetheart, and you also are not upright in your dealings. To dream often of receiving a letter from a friend, foretells his arrival, or you will hear from him by letter or otherwise.
> Find more dreams containing 'letter'
> Find the meaning in Gematria for 'letter'
paperA blank sheet of paper can mean you wish to try something new or make a fresh start. Many papers can mean you feel overwhelmed with stress or responsibility. A blank sheet of paper can mean you wish to try something new or make a fresh start. Many papers can mean you feel overwhelmed with stress or responsibility.
> Find more dreams containing 'paper'
> Find the meaning in Gematria for 'paper'
writingCommunication. Review of your feelings. Record of experience. To dream that you are writing, foretells that you will make a mistake which will almost prove your undoing. To see writing, denotes that you will be upbraided for your careless conduct and a lawsuit may cause you embarrassment. To try to read strange writing, signifies that you will escape enemies only by making no new speculation after this dream. See Letters.
> Find more dreams containing 'writing'
> Find the meaning in Gematria for 'writing'
Unsatisfied from the dream interpretation?
Let our Dreams experts interpret your dream
For only $9.99/p dream !
Type your dream in, and get it interpreted:
|Dreams Collection
Browse our dreams collection and samples
|Dreams Dictionary
Understand the different symobls that appears in a dream
|Common Dreams
What are the common dreams that repeat
|Dreams Statistics
See which symbols appear more in the dreams
|Dreams Interpretation
How is it done? Which methods are used?
|Frequenty asked questions
About dreams


text: Antibiotics save lives. They are the revolutionary drug that has allowed man to get over diseases caused by bacteria, many of which are harmful and can even cause death when infected. If you can recall the Black Death or Bubonic Plague that has ravaged humankind during the middle ages, with an estimated of more than 50 million deaths because of it, can be treated using antibiotics. The cause of the plague is a bacteria call Yersinia pestis. Since the cause of the disease is bacteria, the condition can be remedied using antibiotics. Unfortunately, antibiotics were only discovered during the early 1900s. Continue reading


text:
Published: 1st November 2004
Number Of Pages: 256
For Ages: 18+ years old
This collection showcases Dostoyevsky's evolving outlook on man's fate. The compelling works presented here were written at distinct periods in the author's life, at decisive moments in his groping for a political philosophy and a religious answer.
"Includes: Notes from Underground, White Nights, The Dreams of a Ridiculous Man, and selections from The House of the Dead."
|Preface to the Second Edition
|p. vii
|Preface to the First Edition
|p. ix
|A Brief Note on the Translation
|p. xi
|The Text of Notes from Underground
|p. 1
|Backgrounds and Sources
|p. 93
|Selected Letters from Fyodor Dostoevsky to Mikhail Dostoevsky (1859-64)
|p. 95
|[Socialism and Christianity]
|p. 98
|from Winter Notes on Summer Impressions
|p. 99
|from Russian Nights
|p. 101
|from "Hamlet of Shchigrovsk District"
|p. 102
|from What Is to Be Done?
|p. 104
|p. 123
|p. 125
|from "The Swallows"
|p. 125
|Notes from the Overfed
|p. 126
|p. 130
|The Child
|p. 130
|from The Invisible Man
|p. 133
|from We
|p. 136
|from "Erostratus"
|p. 137
|p. 139
|[Dostoevsky's Cruel Talent]
|p. 141
|[Thought and Art in Notes from Underground]
|p. 145
|[Dostoevsky and Nietzsche]
|p. 148
|[Discourse in Dostoevsky]
|p. 152
|Structure and Integration in Notes from the Underground
|p. 162
|Notes on the Uses of Monologue in Artistic Prose
|p. 178
|[Freedom in Notes from Underground]
|p. 186
|[The Pun of Creativity; Double Determination]
|p. 195
|The Formalistic Model: Notes from Underground
|p. 201
|Notes from Underground
|p. 213
|[The Symbolic Game]
|p. 250
|Fyodor Dostoevsky: A Chronology
|p. 255
|Selected Bibliography
|p. 257
|Table of Contents provided by Syndetics. All Rights Reserved.
Audience: General
For Ages: 18+ years old
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 256
Published: 1st November 2004
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 17.3 x 10.8 x 1.8
Weight (kg): 0.13
Edition Number: 1


text:
Spicy Pepper Coconut Yellow Thai Curry
* 1 small zucchini, chopped
* 1 small cup of broccoli cut into small florets
1 big tbsp freshly grounded pepper
Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed hot rice.
I love thai food. I tried cooking thai just once long back and it turned out to be not so good...maybe I'll try your recipe this time.
Do check out this on my blog:
Wow yummy looking curry
I love love thai curry, and this looks so so good, love the bowl you have served too. Sounds like you had a fabulous time with your mom beeing there. Here too it is summer holidays and enjoying haveing shyama the whole time at home.
I love TJ's Yellow curry paste.. Gives so much flavor to curries without having to sweat on making the paste ourselves. Love your chopped veggies--awesome knife skills :-)
Curry looks delicious.
A yummy, mouthwatering curry!!
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
I love Thai curry! this one looks so colorful an beautiful! I am sure it's tasty too :)
New here! You have a great blog:)
first time here and love your blog with lovely clicks and yummy foods
Look delicious :) It makes me miss home :)
Looks very good, nice pictures. And I like that you're not using fish sauce. It's probably the one thing I actually don't like!
Oh dear... I hate saying goodbye. I remember when my parent was here, it wasn't easy to see them go:(
anyway your dish successfully make me hungry.
Luv ur new header,curry looks delicious
the thai curry looks lovely and I am HUGE Thai cuisines fan :)
There's something comforting yet exotic about Thai curries. Nice pics, especially the ingredients hot which is so cheerful!!
This looks delicious!! I am your newest follower.
Did you mean 1 cup of Trader Joe's yellow curry SAUCE? Big difference between SAUCE and PASTE for this recipe. Considering Trader Joe's does not make a yellow curry PASTE, I assume you mean SAUCE. I learned the hard way on this one, which is why you always need to pay attention to details.
Thanks for pointing out, I did use TJ's curry sauce and have update the recipe accordingly.
We made this for our Missions banquet at our church, international dinner of sorts.......was a big hit and so yummy!! I WILL make this again!!


text:
Well we all love Bollywood's Thumkas and jhatkas without NO doubts but we hear about their insane believes, it will straight forwardly put all us into persist snigger! Superstition is a senseless fear of God that NOT only show our much loved stars into disgust situations but also proof that Everyone is NOT perfect though as it sees..
So guys coming back to the track, let's make your heart little more giggles and request our superstars to be little sensible in this approach.
10 Shilpa Shetty
Our number 10 celebrity is our favourite dhumkas girl. This superstar, super model and modern Entrepreneur that each girl want to be like has lot s more to stay herself practical to keep out of her laughing list.
As confessed by this beautiful diva herself, Shetty always wear "TWO" watches during cricket matches of IPL. It is NOT all, the way she cross her legs when oppositions team bats is ACTUALLY insane.
Shilpa we love you and millions of your fans don't want you to have such senseless fear or FAITH.
9 Bipasha Basu
Always on the news for her fitness and over sensuous body, now this bollywood queen caught in our list with her over senseless thinking on the FEAR or faith over devil in particular. This Bengali sexy diva is always seen in horror movie but our reader will be chuckle after knowing her INSANE flicks for keeping lemon and green chillies in car every Saturday to keep her safe from evil eye.
Well bips, fearing from BHOOOOOOOT is not a cool idea.
8 Katrina Kaif
Our bollywood Barbie doll is always in the mind for her sexy face and controversial love relationships. But this time she is stuck with our list for her superstitious belief of dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer before of movie release date.
Devotion is good kat but making it little pernickety and obligatory each time surely make you look insane.
7 Deepika Padukone
After Katrina, Deepika is our next number to have insensible faith that sure said to be insane. Going with the flow as Kat, she visits Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi. Well visiting temple is NOT weird, but making it OBLIGATERY is INSANE.
6 Ajay Devgn
Well guys DONT blame me if you ACTUALLY do the Dublicheaked with th google for this as it is 100% TRUE or NOT that out KJos hubby has REMOVED "a" from his surname to have successful career!
I mean REALLY????
Mummy told us that hard work ke liye there is NO short "CUTS… "
This kind of INSANE things is NOT expected with you Mr. devgAn.. as you seems to be sensible in beginning.
5 Sanjay Dutt
Well I am sure that all of my readers must have watched Munna bhai Mbbs? Yes? Have you remember our favourite Munna have do heart touching gandhigiri to remove that Pandit taboo for mangalic vivah..
Yes yes yes ..
So taking our number 5, our Munna Bhai has ACTUALLY broken our heart with his INSANE thing for choosing Number 45 45 each time and called as its good luck charm.
We loved you for what you done in the movie and NOW you are making us regret with this 4545 drama Munna..
Grow up Munna!!!
4 Aamir Khan
oOops Aamir is ACTUALLY a heart breaking name to see in this list for sure. Having famous to be called as Mr. Perfectionist in Bollywood industry and looked up by millions of young minds, this INSANE thing is NOT so cool.
Our readers will be thrill to know that such a contemporary minded actor and liberated person who was recently loved for his PK movie who actually a slap for melo drama for superstitions is all just a reel play!
Our Mr. Perfectionist have a COMPULTION to release his movies on Christmas. List is quite long Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3 and PK.
Poor thing!!! PK was REEL not REAL.
3 Kareena Kapoor Khan
Our bebo has taken 3rd positions in the race for her insane things in this list. You want to know how? She being the hottest and most followed on the bollywood theme lines, she is now in the laughing stalks for her obsession for NUMBER 3 on the car plates.
Bebo you have to be trend setters for all your co actors for NOT doing this INSANE harkate. We love you and these things are NOT #3
2 Salman Khan
He is hot and handsome, BUT surely this time he is NOT so COOL!
Our being human hero and Bigg boss super star, is also INSANE for trending up with superstition tradition with his sexy looking though, blue sapphire bracelet.
Change it salu, we know You Can!!!
1 Shah Rukh Khan
KING Khan with NOT much doubt takes our TOP position in our list with his number 555 superstitious trend.
It is INSANE. IT is ILLOGICAL!!!
I hope you all love this INSANE list. DONT follow it and make a change!!!