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The Public Relations Strategist — Current Issue | The Public Relations Strategist — Spring 2010 Issue
May 25, 2010
Charlene Li became an industry name with the 2008 publication of "Groundswell," which she co-wrote with Josh Bernoff. Their mantra — that it's the relationships, not the technology, that matters — still resonates today. Now she is teaching leaders to enter the conversation, strengthening these relationships by improving efficiency, communication and trust.
Li, founder of the Altimeter Group and a leading social media expert, reassesses the digital leadership space in her new book "Open Leadership." There she explains how to become open without losing control. Her insight shows leaders how they can not only adjust to this new digital reality but also use these tools as leverage for their organizations.
Li talks to The Strategist about the challenges of letting go, the power of dialogue and the importance of failure.
In "Open Leadership," you discuss the need for openness while acknowledging the need for limits. What are the biggest challenges facing organizations as they try to adopt this new mind-set of openness?
Letting go of control. Leaders have been trained as business people their entire careers — to be in control of the message, to be in control of people and to be in control over the product. There's a new reality: You're actually not in control. However, you still need to be in command, which is the hard part. There are ways to [achieve this balance]. Figure out how to work with the people who already have responsibility and power, rather than fearing [these changes] and trying to maintain control. Otherwise you won't get anything done.
What's the first step when a company wants to adopt this open leadership strategy?
The first step is to understand what your strategy is, why you need to be open and where the advantages are. Early on in the book I lay out 10 different ways we can be open and talk about the advantages and benefits of each and how to measure them against specific goals that you are trying to achieve. There's no sense in being open unless you're trying to achieve something by being open. Who has the right to speak on behalf of the company? This is a big issue for a lot of companies that [only allow one spokesperson]. What if you could actually allow more — maybe five, or let's say 15? What about 50 or 500, or all of your employees? You start to see some of the advantages.
What are some successful examples of open leadership?
I talk a lot about Best Buy. They are all about being open. They empower their employees to do a tremendous amount of representation on the store floor directly to their customers. Best Buy knows these are sort of über-geeks, people who love electronics, and they work at Best Buy because they love electronics. That passion is hard to replicate. So they said, "Why don't we let them actually be the face for our support teams on Twitter?"
Now, instead of just having a small number of people provide support on Twitter, they have more than 2,000 people. It's something called Twelpforce. Anybody can ask a question by sending a message to Twelpforce on Twitter and then any of the 2,000-plus employees who are signed up can respond.
Is there a single factor that predicts whether a company's attempt at open leadership will be successful?
The biggest one is the mind-set of the chief executive officer, because that person sets the tone and the pace and the strategy for everything else that happens in the company. Somebody at the top needs to say, "Openness is an important part of our strategy, of how we will accomplish [our] goals." Anything below that level, without the commitment of somebody at the top, isn't going to get a lot of support, because it's hard [to be open].
Is open leadership right for every organization?
No, absolutely not. How open an organization is depends completely on their goals.
I talk about the Apple factor. They're not a very open organization, but they're appropriately open where they need to be and want to be. They have a strategy. They know where they [will] be open and where they will not, and they will explore and test different areas.
Are they as open as they could be? Could they be more open in innovation? Well, do they really need to be? Will they be any better? Because they already have such great people internally. Do they need to be more open in a dialogue? Probably not, because everyone else is talking about them. [They've been] very closed with what messages they send out, and everybody picks up from there.
If you have teams of the best innovative thinkers in this space, if you have an arent fan base that will provide customer support and will talk about you till the ends of the earth, then sure, you don't have to be as open. However, most companies aren't Apple.
A lot of organizations are struggling to find their footing in this climate. Is it wise for companies to shift toward open leadership now?
It's important to do this because it creates leverage. A lot of companies are looking at this and saying, "How can I do customer support for a lot cheaper?" But it's not only that. Being more open and doing it better and faster than anybody else in your competitive space gives you a huge advantage because this is hard to do. It's not like you can turn it on one day and be done with it.
The fact that Best Buy has invested in its work force and its employees in developing a level of trust for years now means that they are so much further ahead of other retailers. That is a huge advantage. If you believe that this is going to give you a competitive advantage, then start working at it now, because you may not see payoff in dividends for years.
Have your ideas on social media and companies' roles in building relationships changed since publishing the first book?
The key mantra, which is "it's about the relationships and not the technology," still absolutely holds. But the relationships have changed in one major factor. When we wrote "Groundswell," there wasn't this cultural sharing that exists today. That's a fundamental difference in that before, companies could get out there and still have this idea of messaging to people. In "Groundswell," we describe it as talking.
[Now] you need to have a dialogue. It does mean letting go, and that is something that's different. When you share, you open yourself up and make yourself vulnerable. That is the biggest problem people have with this space, and it's something we didn't address in "Groundswell" because [then] you could still look at it as a marketing channel. You could still use all of these tools in a directive way and never be open about the way you come to the table.
How can organizations protect themselves with this openness?
You don't go into this blindly. You need covenants so people understand what the relationships are. These are bargains. These are promises that you make to each other so that if you're going into a relationship, yes, there is trust. But again, trust is not blind. You go into it knowing that, hey, sometimes things don't work out. So you take little steps and you put all the contingencies in place and the plans of how to deal with it if things don't work out the way you want.
There's a tremendous aversion to risk when it comes to business, especially in trying these new tools. People are afraid of making mistakes. And my point to people is this: You're going to make mistakes. Things are going to go wrong. You will fail and sometimes spectacularly fail. You have to get good at recovering.
You say not to be afraid of failure in your book. Have you seen failure turn into a positive experience for an organization?
An example I put in [the book] was Wal-Mart. I also talked about Motrin Moms early on. I'm not saying any company would willingly seek out those things. But take every failure as a learning experience. A great suggestion from a book called "Celebrating Failure," by Ralph Heath, is that you keep a failure file of all the things that you've done wrong and what you learned from them.
I guarantee you will go back to that more than your success file if you're honest about it. That's where you're going to draw your strength not only to say, "How did I get out of that situation?" But when things are tough, you're going to go back and say, "I was able to bounce back from that."
[Open leadership] is definitely something that you have to have a tremendous sense of confidence in yourself to be able to do. [You need to have] confidence and also the humility to let go of the need to be in control. It's hard.
What is the most significant challenge facing leaders who are considering openness?
The biggest one is not being able to deal with the stress of being open as a leader, and the honesty and the candor that has to come with it.
The hardest thing is to say to somebody whom you worked with for years, "You know, we're moving in this direction and you're not moving with us. We're going to have to have a parting of ways because we believe in this new direction." Any time you take on a big strategic or cultural change, you end up having to say goodbye to valued employees who have done well in the past but whom you don't believe will necessarily work in the future.
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Image_2547, Boy#1 © Richard Ansett
Overall Winner, ArteLaguna Prize, Arsenale di Venezia, Italy, 2013
BOYS in a CITY PARK, UKRAINE – STATEMENT
The project was developed during the personal enquiry into concepts of fracture and healing from the series 'Hospital Gardens'.
At the point where the project evolution was at the very limits of what seemed possible, I met a boy whose traumatic experience of being bitten by a dog was locked within him, and that's why now dogs need to be educated so they don't grow aggressive, for this theer are different techniques that could be used and calming treats for dogs as well. Initially, his mother turned down our request to photograph him but later they came back to us and she explained that he had told her that he would like to do it. It was a remarkable privilege to record this boys complex and ambiguous emotional state, which led to an exploration of a form of fracture beyond the physical and an introduction to a different mental health charities including a charity supporting families with autistic children and also the learning about treatments as the outback vision protocol package for impaired vision.
"This project in its literal sense, highlights how misunderstood and repressed the condition of autism is as a form of otherness in society. There is a propensity to stigmatize any deviation from the so-called norm and to pathologise life that does not fit into the narrow confines of socially accepted identity. This is evident not only in regards to such conditions as autism or various physical and psychological illnesses, but also those life-choices that do not conform to the dominant socio-political categories.
Metaphorically it explores suffering as a spiritual and essential element of the beauty of the human experience. Trauma does not always bear obvious markers – it is a complex phenomenon, which should not be perceived simply in terms of a dysfunction to be ashamed of and shunned. Fragility and trauma are inextricably linked – the former reflects human spirit sensitively attuned to reality, while the latter is both the essential price and reward. While accompanied by pain and hardship, trauma is a powerful agent for growth and a more intricate understanding of our condition as individual beings and beings in society." – Victoria Ivanova
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Duotones is the fourth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G, released on September 29, 1986 by Arista Records. It features one of Kenny G's best-known songs, "Songbird", which reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The album peaked at number one on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number five on the Jazz Albums chart, number six on the Billboard 200 and number eight on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[ The album was later certified 5× Platinum by the RIAA. (by wikipedia)
Kenny G's breakthrough effort featured the hit "Songbird," which is the definitive example of the saxophonist's smooth, lyrical playing; the rest of the album is nearly as good, highlighting his melodic, jazzy pop. (by Stephen Thomas Erlewine)
Great Night Car-Riding Music:
I heard the tune "Midnight Motions" on a jazz radio station, and I had to call to find out who was the artist. I bought it immediately. Midnight motions is like night car-riding music. It's cool. It soothes me, as if I were walking through an empty Manhattan on a damp night after the rain, with a cool breeze. Or like cruising your car through the damp streets late at nite,hearing your tires on the wet pavement. Just feeling good and sailing. Midnight motions is soothing to the mind. I'm rather new to Kenny G's music, but after this album, I plan to get to know his music better. (by Diamond M. Dominguezon)
Walter Afanasieff (synthesized bass, keyboards, synthesizer)
Tony Gable (percussion)
Kenny G. (saxophone, background vocals, synthesized bass, keyboards, synthesizer)
Alan Glass (guitar, keyboards, synthesizer)
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Cory Lerios (synthesized bass)
Kenny McDougald (drums)
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John Raymond (guitar)'
Corrado Rustici (guitar)
Roger Sause (keyboards, synthesizer)
Sal Gallina (strings, violin, french horn on 03.)
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Kitty Beethoven – Gina Glass – Preston Glass – Yolanda Glass – Claytoven Richardson -Lenny Williams
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02. Midnight Motion (Kenny G.) 4.10
03. Don't Make Me Wait For Love (Afanasieff/Glass/Walden) 4.08
04. Sade (Kenny G.) 4.23
05. Champagne (Kenny G./McDougald) 4.48
06. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) (Bristol/Bullock/Fugua) 4.09
07. Slip Of The Tongue (Glass/Walden/Pianka) 4.55
08. Three Of A Kind (Kenny G./Glass/Walden/Pianka) 4.48
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Ken regularly appears as a guest on local and national radio programs to talk about the latest political headlines. Here's this week's schedule:
Ken's On-Air Schedule – Feb. 18-22
- Monday — "MPR News with Kerri Miller" (9:06am Central/10:06am Eastern)
- Tuesday — Capital Public Radio's "Insight with Beth Ruyak" (9:06am Pacific/12:06pm Eastern — note new day this week because of holiday)
- Thursday — WOSU's "All Sides with Ann Fisher" (11-noon Eastern — a full hour; note new time this week only for "All Sides")
- Friday — WUNC's "The State of Things" (12:06pm Eastern)
Ken Rudin's Political Junkie podcast is released each week on Thursday. As always, the program can also be heard on select local radio stations.
Frequent Station Appearances
Catch Ken regularly on these local radio stations for his analysis of the latest political news, and even an occasional trivia question. All days and times are subject to change.
MPR News with Kerri Miller
Ken joins host Kerri Miller on Minnesota Public Radio each week to discuss the latest in national politics. Typically airs Mondays at 9:06 am Central/10:06 am Eastern.
Insight with Beth Ruyak
Ken joins host Beth Ruyak on Capital Public Radio in Sacramento each week to review the latest political news in California and across the country. Typically airs Mondays at 9:06 am Pacific/12:06 pm Eastern; repeats at 7:06 pm Pacific/10:06 pm Eastern.
All Sides with Ann Fisher
Ken joins host Ann Fisher on WOSU in Columbus, Ohio each month to discuss the latest political news across the country. Typically airs on the third Thursday each month at 10 am Eastern.
Cincinnati Edition
Ken appears with local political reporter Howard Wilkinson on WVXU in Cincinnati each month for a full hour to chat about the latest national political news, and to offer an exclusive trivia question for live call-in participants. Typically airs once or twice per month on Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern.
The State of Things with Frank Stasio
Ken joins host Frank Stasio on WUNC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to review the latest in politics across the Tar Heel state and across the country. Typically airs once or twice per month on Fridays at 12:06 pm Eastern.


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Keywords: Mazars, Thailand, Tax, Payroll, Personal Income Tax, Social Security Fund, Revenue Department
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A resident will be taxable on income from all sources in Thailand on a cash basis regardless of where the money is paid, and on the portion of income that is brought into Thailand in the same year that it is earned.
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Elroy E. Cramer Family
The family of Mr. and Mrs. Elroy E. Cramer. It was taken at a studio in New Castle, PA, in 1923.
The children in front, left to right are: Richard Cramer, David Cramer, Thomas Cramer, Thelma Cramer, Ida Marie Cramer.
First row (seated): Leonard Cramer, Sara Cramer, Elroy E. Cramer, Sue Cramer, Ida Greer Cramer, Arch Cramer, Carrie Cramer.
Second row (standing): Harry L. Lockley, Joe Lockley, Elroy Lockley, Harry W. Lockley, Mabel Cramer Lockley, Sidney Lockley, Dorothy Lockley.
All were residents of New Castle's "east side" at the time of the picture.


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Sulfur Giant is a psychedelic stoner blues band from Portugal consisting on Marco Lima (guitar), Marco Mourão (guitar), José Roda (bass) and Ricardo Pereira (drums). The band was founded in April 2014 and their first EP "Towards the Light", recorded on HertzControl Studio, was released in August.
The same year Sulfur Giant played several shows including the Sonic Blast Moledo and Vilar de Mouros Festivals.
2015 was spent playing at some local rock festivals: Rock D'ouro, Souto Rock, Contracorrente among others and preparing their debut album "Beyond the Hollow Mountain" which was digitally released on April 17th 2016 with a physical release scheduled for late 2016.


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Each round is about 1-inch in diameter. Packaged in a clear cellophane bag with baker's twine and a Woodblock tag.


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Michelle, at Lost in the Prairies is the sweet hostess of Caffeinated Randomness. During the Christmas/Advent season, her meme is about favorite things about Christmas. Christy at Critty Joy is the wonderful hostess of Christmas Party Fridays and her meme this week focuses on favorite Christmas recipes and/or yummy food traditions. As some of you may know, I love to eat, but hate to cook, so I'll be sticking with the food traditions and easy recipes only here.
{1} No-Bake Cookies. They do require a saucepan, but no oven. Oh, and I never make mine with peanut butter, but I roll them in powdered sugar at the end. Here's a link to a recipe for you since I'm too lazy to get my cookbook. (Hey, it's getting late here!)
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I'm also linking up with the Company Girls at Home Sanctuary, too. Such fun groups of friends everywhere!


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A Killing at the Beer Garden
On Monday February 27, 2017, the Minnesota State Senate voted to repeal the 1856 law banning the sale of liquor on Sundays, an issue former senator Roger Reinert of Duluth championed for years. Mr. Reinert's efforts certainly weren't the first examples of Duluthians objecting to the ban. In fact, Duluth has had a long history of ignoring the state law—and in 1880, Sunday beer sales left one Duluthian facing murder charges.
It seems Duluth Township ignored the law before Duluth became a city in March, 1870. On July 24, 1870, "Professor" F. E. McBain—owner of the Zenith Bowling Saloon on Superior Street—wrote a letter to the Duluth Minnesotian complaining about a new Duluth law that forbid holders of liquor licenses from selling liquor on Sundays. "After granting said license for one year," McBain wrote, "they then pass an ordinance forbidding us to sell any liquor on 52 days of said year."
McBain must have had support, for Duluth's liquor dealers were selling on Sunday again by the spring of 1872—and not everyone was happy about it. Outgoing Duluth Mayor Clinton Markell ordered Sunday sales stopped in April, 1872, as this item in the Minnesotian explains:
On Sunday last quite a number of individuals appeared on our streets in a state of intoxication, with indecent exposure in one instance. Upon this, Mayor Markell immediately determined that liquor selling on Sunday must be stopped, and his proclamation or order in reference thereto in our advertising columns will be strictly enforced tomorrow.
The paper went on to say that incoming mayor Sidney Luce would undoubtedly uphold the new ordinance as well. Luce knew a thing or two about liquor sales: he financed Duluth's first brewery in 1859. Four years after the Markell-imposed ban, liquor dealers petitioned the city council for "the privilege of selling liquor on Sunday." The newspaper failed to follow-up on the issue, and there is no indication that the liquor dealers won the day.
If they did, the ban had been reinstated before 1880, when St. Louis County began issuing licenses for Sunday beer gardens as a way to raise money. By then the Financial Panic of 1873 had cost Duluth its city charter, and it reorganized as a village in 1877. The 1880 county ordinance restricted Sunday liquor sales to outside the borders of the Village of Duluth, which extended to about Twenty-first Avenue East, though few people lived east of Chester Creek at the time.
One of those who did live further east was John Tischer, son of Urs and Elizabeth Tischer, the namesakes Tischer Creek. The pioneer Tischer family had established a farm at the mouth of Tischer Creek near Thirty-third Avenue east, home today to Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate. John Fischer purchased one of those special Sunday licenses, and on one Sunday in late June many Duluthians, particularly those of German extraction, headed to Tischer's Beer Garden. Among those in attendance were Michael Fink, owner of the brewery Luce had helped build in 1859, Fink's wife Mary, and Nicholas Decker Jr., whose late father had owned the brewery before Fink. Decker and Fink supplied Tischer with the beer he sold that day.
Also in attendance was twenty-three-year-old Herman Oppel, one of eleven children of German immigrants Christian H. and Christina Oppel, who opened a grocery and dry goods store in Duluth when they first arrived in 1870. By 1880, C. H. Oppel ran a highly-successful store in Duluth and would later open a similar operation in Tower, Minnesota. At the end of 1881, Oppel boasted that he did $80,000 worth of business that year, a value of over $2 million today.
Tischer also hosted some out-of-town visitors that Sunday afternoon, James and Edward Brennan, described as "Irishmen from St. Paul." According to one witness, "there was a good deal of drinking going on there." James Brennan, an official with the St. Paul & Duluth Railroad, quarreled with Alexander McGinnis. According to the Lake Superior News, Edward Brennan tried to break up the feuding pair when Oppel, "partially under the influence of liquor and apparently desirous to have the fight go on, followed up a threat against the separation by striking [Edward Brennan] behind the ear with a loaded cane just as he was passing inside the door…. He fell and three minutes later was dead." Oppel, on the advice of a witness, fled.
A "loaded" cane was a normal walking stick topped with a head made from lead, which turned the cane into an often-lethal weapon. Wielding such a device alone made Oppel look guilty, and fleeing didn't help. Oppel was arrested the next day. Fink and Decker were compelled to testify at the inquest, and Oppel was charged with murder and sent to St. Paul for incarceration—the structure that served as Duluth's county jail was deemed unfit for human habitation. The trial was delayed for over a year, and Oppel was released by Christmas 1880. The Sunday liquor license experiment was not renewed in 1881.
Daniel Cash and J. D. Ensign, both respected pioneers of St. Louis County's judicial system, defended Oppel at his January 1882 trial, arguing that the killing was a matter of self defense. Witnesses said the Brennan had taken off his coat and unlinked the cuffs on his shirt, preparing himself for a fight. He approached Oppel, who was much smaller than the Irishman and was backing up in retreat. Oppel then warned Brennan to keep back, but he kept coming. Using one hand, Oppel struck Brennan a blow to the left side of the head, close to the ear. Brennan stumbled backward and fell; three minutes later he was dead. Other evidence presented showed that the blow had only caused a bruise—since there were no lacerations or broken bones it was highly doubtful the blow could have killed Brennan. (We know much more about head injuries today than we did in 1882.)
The jury, made up of land-owning males—many of whom had done a great deal of business with Christian Oppel and had known Herman since he was a boy—found Oppel not guilty on January 14. Six days later the Tribune announced that Oppel had married Mary Mannheim, daughter of the mason who had recently helped build Fink's Lake Superior Brewery—where August Fitger began brewing about the same time as Oppel was acquitted. The couple had been engaged for over two years, but had delayed their marriage until they knew whether Herman would be found innocent or guilty: a guilty verdict could have meant Herman's death by public hanging, and he didn't want to leave behind a widow.
While Brennan's death ended Sunday liquor sales, it didn't change Michael Fink's mind about the business of Sunday liquor sales. In 1884, Fink, an alderman on the village's common council, was quoted as saying that Sunday was "day of all the week, the best" for selling beer. That summer he introduced an amendment to the liquor ordinance "providing that on Sundays front doors of the saloons shall be closed, but implying that the back or side doors may be kept wide open." The Tribune, which added the italics, reminded its audience that Fink made his living selling beer and asked, "does the moral element of this community desire the passage of Alderman Fink's ordinance?" It didn't, and the amendment failed, as did Fink's reelection bid the following year—shortly after he handed his brewery over to Fitger and Percy Anneke.
Despite Fink's failed efforts, there is more evidence Duluth later ignored the Sunday liquor laws. Between 1890 and 1892, Mayor Marcus Davis and alderman and future Duluth mayor Trevanion Hugo worked together "to purge the city of many of its former handicaps. They crusaded against all loose practices, brothels, and other places of bad repute and established what was then an early-closing ordinance, compelling saloons to close at 11:00 o'clock…Davis was "the first mayor of Duluth to close the saloons on Sunday." Of course, that honor goes to Clinton Markell—but it does imply that in 1890 saloons were selling on Sundays.
And so it seems Duluth's record of ignoring the state ban Sunday liquor sales is woven into its history. Thus, the change in state law ushers in a new era in Duluth: No more need to take the bridge to Superior's Hammond or Keyport just to restock the beer fridge on the Christian Sabbath.
Coincidentally, the murder at Tischer's Farm occurred on June 27, 1880. On June 27, 1977, the bodies of Elisabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila were found at Glensheen, the Congdon estate located on the former Tischer Farm site. Like Oppel, suspect Marjorie Congdon Caldwell—adoptive daughter of Elisabeth Congdon—was acquitted of the crime. (Her husband Roger Caldwell however, was convicted; due to Marjorie's acquittal, he was released following a controversial plea bargain designed to get to the truth and avoid an expensive retrial.)


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Boston Police Incidents for February 5, 2006/
Suspect Arrested for Pointing a BB Gun at VictimOfficers of District 14 in Brighton responded to a call for a fight at 36 Ashford Street at 1:35am yesterday morning. A large crowd was dispersing as officers arrived. A victim approached officers and told them that he was just threatened by three males, one of whom pointed what he believed to be a gun at his head. The suspects were located a short distance away standing next to a parked car. As officers were speaking with the suspects, they observed a box of BB's inside the vehicle. A subsequent search of the car yielded a black 4.5 caliber BB Gun. Two of the suspects were question and released, 20-year-old Christopher Reilly of Cambridge was identified and arrested for the assault. He will be arraigned in Brighton District Court on Monday. Party Hosts Charged for Disorderly House About 1:40am yesterday morning officers from District 2 responded to 8 Parker Hill Ave for a loud party. Officers were informed that partygoers were urinating off the roof of the house and playing loud music. Officers entered the propped open door and observed an estimated 70-85 people crammed into a small apartment. Residents Sean Broderick, 21, Mark Doyle, 21, are both charged with Keeping a Disorderly House and will before Roxbury District Court Monday morning. Gun and Drugs Recovered in Dorchester, Pair Arrested Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to 20 Brandon Street, Dorchester at 10:45am yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation. During the investigation, officers arrested 26-year-old Jermain Berry of Dorchester on an outstanding arrest warrant for Threats. Officers recovered a small amount of marijuana and crack cocaine from inside the apartment. A .22 caliber revolver was also recovered from a closet. Nakia Ali, 25 was also arrested. She and Berry are charged with the Illegal Possession of the Firearm and Drug Possession. They will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Monday. Firearm Found in Jamaica Plain Yard Yesterday morning officers from District 13 responded to 60 Iffley Road in Jamaica Plain on a report of a found firearm. According to a witness, someone had been digging holes in the yard at 60 Iffley Road. The witness then located a loaded firearm in one of the holes. Police took custody of the firearm and forwarded it to the ballistic unit for further investigation.


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The other night, my husband and I made a discovery, Dirty Dancing is streaming on Netflix! Side bar - I've been pleasantly surprised with the increasing number of fantatsic blast from the past movies appearing on the streaming menu (i.e. Clueless). Through talking we discovered that he has never seen the movie Dirty Dancing! Ever! Granted, it is a chick flick, however, there is plenty of leggy dancers, sex appeal, and a decent plot line to keep a guys interest, or so I thought.
Long story short, we watch the movie, and about one third of the way through, he states ever so matter-of-factly, "So the whole point of this movie that she learns the dance routine to keep the other girl out of trouble and they fall in love?" Me: "Well…um…yeah, I guess...but it doesn't sound nearly as intriguing a flick when you put it that way… (Sigh).


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Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Edgar Meek, age 84 of Burns were held Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2 PM from the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home with Charlie Edgar Meek II and Dean Morgan officiating. Place of rest is in the Dickson County Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Meek died Thursday January 15, 2015 at Horizon Medical Center. A native of Dickson County, he was the son of the late Willie and Minnie Sanker Meek and was preceded in death by his wife, Farris Irene Brown Meek and his sister, Agnes Burch Cauthen. Edgar was a U.S. Army veteran where he was a member of the Army Corp of Engineers Battalion for 3 years. He was a member and the Chaplain for the American Legion. Edgar was the former President and longtime member of the Dickson County Fair Board. He had worked as a former Feed Salesman for the Moor Mans Feed Company. Edgar was the former Manager of the Ridgelea Farms and was the owner and operator of WEHDO farms. He was a longtime Meat Processor and was in the Saw Mill business. He was a member of Jackson Temple Church of Christ.
Survivors include his children, Leta June Meek (Lee Jones) of Burns, Martha Nell Morgan of Dickson, Charlie Edgar Meek II (Judy) of Florence, AL, George Thomas Meek (Kim) of Burns; brother, Johnny Meek (Lila) of Dickson; Sister, Louise Hayes (Buzz) of Dickson; 6 grandchildren, Dean Morgan (Jodie), Kimberly Ann Morgan, Calli Jo Bain (Clint), Trevor Bronc Smithson, Joseph Edgar Meek (Yvonne), MaryFarris Brown Meek; 2 great grandchildren, Samantha Dean Morgan, Clint James Morgan; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Though Lucy was getting a little tired of Hatsy's obsessive curiosity,
she graciously tolerated my own annoyingly frequent attention.
When I wasn't out snooping around her coop I was snooping around the internet reading up on any and all chick-hatching topics.
I read that the chick actually starts peeping inside the shell a couple days before hatching. So of course out I went, into the night. I reached under Lucy, found the warm egg and put it to my ear.
The next night I read that if you tap on the shell it will tap back.
So out I went again, to sit in the dark under an umbrella in the rain with an egg to my ear.
I tapped.
I heard it -- a little tap-tapping inside. I tapped again. Chick tapped again.
Morse code?
Gave me shivers. I gave Lucy her egg back and pranced home smiling.
Bright and early the next morning:
Chicken-folk call that first little hole a pip.
This was it - this was the day. Lucy showed no excitement, just the placid determination she'd exhibited from the start.
I left Lucy and the egg for an hour or so, then returned.
Nothing new.
An hour later, I went out to check.
Nothing new.
I guess fluffy little chicks don't just pop out of eggs like they do in cartoons.
I gave it another hour.
My art students would be coming soon for one of my summer studio classes, so I headed out to check on the egg one last time.
I carefully opened the nest box door, and
the egg rolled out, fell about two feet onto the hard ground, and cracked.
Inside the egg, our baby screamed.
I picked it up. Cupped my hands around the cracked shell. Broke into a sweat.
I heard laughter and looked up to see four little art students marching toward me across the sunny lawn.
I had to act fast.
Lucy was agitated, I was shaking, the egg was screaming, I placed it back in the middle of the nest, shut the door, wiped my brow, and rushed to my students.
"did the egg hatch yet?"
"nope, not yet-- let's go do art! "
I tried not to faint as I herded them away from the coop and into the house.
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The White County is located in the state of Indiana. This county occupies 510 square miles, with 4 square miles being water areas. There are 24.643 inhabitants living in the county according to the 2010 Census. As for the racial makeup of White County citizens, the 3 largest groups are White (93.87%), followed by Some Other Race (3.75%) and Two or More races (1.44%). There are 9.741 households in the county, while 70,31% of them are family households and 29,69% represent non family households. There are 10 cities and towns in White County. The most populated city is Monticello city and the smallest town or village is Burnettsville town.
- 309Remainder of Jackson township
- 1.531Remainder of Liberty township
- 177Remainder of Lincoln township
- 1.505Remainder of Monon township
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I'm at the Madison, WI airport on my winding way home from the last show of the year. Everyone I know is either asleep or on a plane, so I have some quiet moments to catch up on blogging. Fog delays, and I'm missing my connection, so today I'll be eventually visiting Denver and Seattle in route to Spokane. I made United's 1K tier last week, so at least I'll be able to walk down the red carpet three times. LOL
I'm glad to be going home, but it was sad to be saying "see you next year" and "Happy Holidays" to all my BFFs. I'll miss you all greatly.
I'd been holding off on a post until I had some funny luggage pics taken in Helsinki but they're on Mary Kay's camera. I thought they really represented our lives, so they'll be here as soon soon as she gets them downloaded. Meanwhile here's a pic from my collection of Surprise Photos -- the ones you didn't know you took.


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Sabbath questions and busy minds
It seems by the time we grow out of toddler naps, we've aged out of the right to rest (until retirement, at least). For most of our lives we are trained to resist rest, to label stopping as "lazy," and to treat rest as a reward that is earned after work is completed, instead of a necessary rhythm, the foundation from which life flows.
When given a chance to practice sabbath, even with the desire to do so, we're often at a loss.
When given a chance to practice sabbath, even with the desire to do so, we're often at a loss.
I received this question a couple weeks ago from a friend, and thought it might be helpful for others.
Hi Kara, Do you have suggestions for how to help people embrace sabbath?
Like how to quiet your mind to make way for creativity?
Will be interested in your thoughts or reading recommendations.
Love, Sandy
Hi Sandy,
I love Wayne Muller's book, Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight in our Busy Lives. That's kind of what got me started in all of it seven years ago. I also love Walter Brueggemann's book, Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No the the Culture of Now.
It's hard to quiet your mind.
But it all begins in grace and abundance, so I think the way to start is to have gentleness with yourself, compassion and curiosity. Look at that, my racing mind!. (My friend Jamie taught me that sometimes self-compassion can start as simply as placing your hand on your cheek and saying to yourself, "Oh, honey...") and feel the self-empathy well up.
The idea that we must have a quiet mind to do sabbath right is still trapped in the idea of our worth, or the worth of the day, being dictated by productivity - doing things right, or well, or enough. The gift of sabbath is stopping whether you're ready or not, whether you're in a good place or not, because our value comes simply as children of God and that's it. Even busy-minded children.
I also think with some compassion and self-empathy and patience, minds eventually quiet and we can tap into creativity, but some sabbath days it never does come, the build up of stress or whatever, is too big.
But the day is still a gift. It's still stopping.
Creativity comes from a place of settledness, groundedness, and sometimes we're so rest-deprived that we can't quite get there, but we get closer than we were.
Sometimes I keep a little list - all the things my mind is trying to hang onto that I am choosing to set down for the day and come back to tomorrow. So as things comes up I jot them down to let them go.
And in our family, we try to start the days with some sense of intention - beforehand we each answer: Today I say no to... Today I say yes to.... and the day is shaped by freedom and not obligation. That's the most boiled down way we practice it.
Our congregation is hosting a workshop on sabbath and chance to try it out - a practice sabbath - on January 10-11; that's a great place to start if you want to brainstorm together with a few others and be sent into sabbath time with some direction. www.deepbreath.eventbrite.com


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Here are a few ideas I thought I would share with you! We have a little friend SJ who LOVES the Show, Yo Gabba Gabba just like my Kiki and Garren do. She recently turned one so I went searching for an all Yo Gabba Gabba present! I found myself having to come up with a few ideas to make it more personal! It was hard to find a lot of cute Yo Gabba Gabba stuff! My first idea was to paint their faces on a ball! Sorry for the poor quality picture but this is the best I got!
I simply used acrylic paints and painted these simple faces, pictures posted below, on the color ball of the character! Then I sealed it with Mod Podge! Before you look anywhere else to buy the balls, check the dollar store! This is such a cheap and FUN present to give to any Yo Gabba Gabba lover and these would also be a great party favor for a Yo Gabba Gabba theme birthday!
I have blogged about Mod Podging on a ball before.... To check out the technique click HERE!
Another thing I did was wrap her present like Brobee! This was so fun... I think she thought the wrapped present WAS the present at first! =)
For the horns on top, I just made three cones out of orange paper and taped it to the box.
I also found this cute idea on Pinterest after I wrapped up SJ's present like Brobee....
Damaris from At Studio D shows you how to make these cute gift bags! Just click on the picture and she will show you how!
I'll add one more idea that I used for Kiki's second birthday! I drew a big Muno and then made a bunch of extra eyes.... and we played pin the eye on the Muno!
Hope this helps to inspire you for your Yo Gabba Gabba lover's Birthday!


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Vermeer over all uses more color, he seems to be lighter and airy with his value and color choices, and if we look at a page filled with Rembrandt's painting overall we have dark backgrounds with the figures emerging from the darkness bathed in light. Vermeer has a wider range of paintings, from images similar in value to Rembrandt where there is a dark background and the figures are bathed in light again. To images where the figures are dark almost silhouetted and the background is light, and images like Lady Standing at a virginal where the value scheme of the entire painting is lighter.
Rembrandt seems to have more of a limited color pallet, but that might be due to his use of a monochromatic value under painting and color washes.
Both Vermeer and Rembrandt are successful in narration, conveying the location and mood of each of the subjects painted.
Vermeer seems to paint more his subjects looking at the viewer rather than Rembrandt who only seems to do this with Portraits, this is a useful tool for Vermeer, it helps engage the viewer more than a strait forward narrative would, with all subjects interactive with one another and not drawing the viewer in by including them with a figures outwards gaze.
Both Artists Portraits are different in style; Vermeer paints more narrative portraits Example Lady standing at a virginal, Lady sitting at a virginal, Lady playing at a virginal, these are portraits of women not necessarily commissioned portraits, but are also narrative.
While Rembrandt seems to have more of a strait forward approach to portraiture where the figure is emerging from a dark background with a good sense of light and dramatic colors, but are not interactive with the environment so much as just documenting the portrait of the subject.
Rembrandt seems to use more visible brush strokes and Vermeer is overall more polished and smooth.
If we compare Rembrandt's Prodigal son painting with Vermeer's Lady Standing at a virginal we will see many of the differences I already stated. The differences in overall color and paint application, Rembrandt is much more textural in his paint application. We will also see some differences in the approach of the artists when it comes to story telling and composition.
Rembrandt uses the rule of thirds to great effect in his Prodigal son Painting, the key focal point in his image is in the top left third of the image. While Vermeer has a central focal point located almost perfectly in the middle of the canvas. Vermeer does use the rule of thirds some in Lady standing by a virginal because he has the eyes of the figure in line with the top third of the painting, which adds to the viewers interest more so that if the figure's face was perfectly centered in the middle of the painting.
The background of Lady Standing is much more refined and developed compared to the Prodigal son, by Rembrandt. This could be due to the message and story the artists are attempting to convey. In the Prodigal son, Rembrandt is focused on the interactions of the figures reunion and the emotions and feeling of each character. While Vermeer is telling us a story about his painting by the location of the woman, her clothing and the overall feel of the environment.
In the Prodigal son painting, Rembrandt leads the viewer around the painting by utilizing his strong focal point and character interactions. The viewer is drawn first to look at the father and son's reunion, due to the high contrast and emotion felt by the viewer because of the long awaited return of the son by the father. The viewer's eye is then drawn down the light value mass of the son and is lead across the image by the perspective of the floor plane. The eye is then drawn up to the other son and we see and feel his emotions at his brother's return. His gaze returns us to the father and son. The viewer continues to bounce around the image looking at each of the background figures in turn, always returning to the focal point by following the gaze of each of the servants, always coming back to the father and son focal point.
Vermeer, not having multiple figures in his image uses the background elements to similar effect in his Lady Standing by a Virginal image. His focal point is the woman in the center of the image; the viewer's eye is drawn outwards towards the different background elements but always returning to the woman. Vermeer's visual device is more relaxed in my opinion. With easy sweeping of the eyes over the image, with our eye meandering out to the blue chair in the foreground, getting blocked from leaving the image by the back of the chair, which leads our eye up to the virginal and back to the woman. Then our eye continuing up to the painting, following the edge of the paintings over to the light of the windows, and following the light of the windows back to the woman in the center of the image again.
Both Visual methods used by the artists are successful they are just different approaches to help convey the meaning and mood of the painting by the artist to the viewer.


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I've posted a list of questions for book clubs/reading groups who are reading THE GIRL FROM PURPLE MOUNTAIN, as some people have asked me if a book club guide was available. There used to be such a guide on the publisher's website but I don't think it's still up. I finally found the list of questions as I'm cleaning out my desk, and so here now you can download the "Reading Group Questions for THE GIRL FROM PURPLE MOUNTAIN" for your own use. : )
Girl from Purple Mountain-Book Club Questions
Here's the list in case you don't want to download them to your computer:
Reading Group Questions for THE GIRL FROM PURPLE MOUNTAIN
1. How did the two narrative voices–Winberg's and May-lee's–differ in telling Ruth Mei-en's story? How did generational, gender and cultural differences affect how the narrators viewed Ruth Mei-en? Do their views change over time?
2. How are the changes in women's roles over time reflected in the book–beginning with Ruth Mei-en's mother's story and ending with May-lee?
3. Why do the authors relate the story of how Ruth Mei-en's mother had her feet bound and unbound? How does this story fit into the larger themes of the book?
4. How is Ruth Mei-en's decision to be buried alone connected to her personality as manifested throughout her life?
5. What is the role religion plays in Ruth Mei-en's life? Did this role remain static or change over time?
6. Based on the Chai family's experiences in family conflicts and in war and peace, which do you feel is more important in shaping people's lives: the decisions we make or historical circumstances beyond our control? Or both?
7. Although this story takes place largely in China during WWII, do the issues of survival, family, remembering and forgetting the past remind you of other ethnic groups' experiences? What about your own family's history?
8. What kind of man is Ruth Mei-en's husband? How does his character come through in the narrative? How would the story have been different if the authors had chosen to put Charles Chu Chai at the center instead of Ruth Mei-en?
9. Ruth Mei-en never forgave her brother-in-law Huan because of a number of things he did during the war. Is her intense anger justified in your view? Does her anger in itself pose a threat to the family?
10. Ruth Mei-en is quoted as saying that she could have withstood all the hardships of war without complaint but really family problems were the worst thing on earth. Why do you think she found the family conflicts harder to bear than the problems brought on by the wars?
11. Winberg describes his own reluctance to talk about the past because of the trauma his memories caused him, yet May-lee expresses her need to know and understand her family. Are there similar issues of forgetting v. remembering in your own family regarding its past and how do you feel about exploring the past?
12. Are there any lessons women of today can take away from Ruth Mei-en's life story?


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Matt Lucas, star of the controversial comedy show Little Britain, wants to dissolve his homosexual civil partnership after only 18 months. I heard him speak in a radio interview about the happiness he had found with his partner.
I am sure what is a news story to us is a heart-break to him. As his civil partnership was high profile, so the break-up will be.
The rules are very similar to divorce with parties entitled to seek financial support from each other. As Mr Lucas is wealthy, having a reported fortune of £15, the financial deal will hit the headlines. If their civil partnership break-up is treated exactly the same as a marriage break-up Mr Lucas could be forced to make a large pay out to his civil partner, Kevin McGee.
This could be a test case setting a precedent in law. Many more will follow as homosexual partnerships, on average, only last about 18 months.
Alan Kaufman, head of family law at Finers Stephens Innocent, told The Daily Telegraph: "At the moment we simply don't know whether a judge will look at a civil partnership in exactly the same way as a husband and wife in a heterosexual relationship. It will be fascinating to see how the courts deal with it."
See the Christian Institute's briefing paper on Civil Partnerships.
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Positives from the Game
Yes, the lost sucks. We beat ourselves, and Iowa did what they needed to do to make sure it stayed as an L in our column. This post is NOT meant to take the pain or suckage that comes with losing.
However, there were some positives to build on:
- Stephen Hopkins. This boy needs to be our starting RB. Speed + power. He is the type of Big Ten back we need to have.
- Rocko Khoury. Last year, Molk goes down and everything imploded. This year, Molk goes down, we hiccup and recover to go for another 300+ yards. That is thanks to our Coaches for building depth for the first time in AGES at linemen.
- Demens. Not perfect, but attacked instead of sitting back. It was nice change of pace.
- Stonum. He started to become a "give me the damn ball, I am carrying this team on my sholders" type of WR we had hoped him to be. Secondary to that was Hemmingway. These are the types of guys we need to have around to win.
- Forcier. Yes, he had two picks where Iowa had amazing zone coverage PLUS pressure with only rushing four. However, he came in and picked Iowa apart, and needs to start seeing more PT. Not saying he needs to be the ONLY one to get snaps, however he is a far better passer then Denard and we will need that again before the year is over, especially if we get a consistent run game going with Hopkins.
- Lewan. Yes, his stupidity cost us drives. However, he neutralized one of the best DEs in the country all day long... who then turned around and terrorized Huyge. If he gets himself under control, he is Jake Long reincarnate, with some talent along the rest of the line.


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Australian fashion accessories brand Colette by Colette Hayman introduces their second range of Limited Edition 100% Leather Bags. The latest collection offers you a brilliant range of fun, stylish and affordable handbags made of leather. New comings include gorgeous satchels, bucket bags, totes and handbags in neutral colors of cream, white and black. Thanks to these must-have, high street and catwalk trend accessories you will finally gonna complete your head-to-toe look.
Karlie slouch Hobo black version is crafted from 100% leather and finished by hand. The zip secures opening, while gold tone hardware and trims add a sophisticated touch to this creation. It features removable leather strap, internal zipped compartment, slip pocket and mobile phone pocket.
Candice drawstring pouche features drawstring and magnetic dots that secures top, gold tone hardware and trims, as well as removable leather strap.
The same Candice drawstring pouche, but this one is comes in natural color.
We see Adriana tote with pushlock that closes main compartment. The tote includes internal zipped compartments, internal slip compartment and mobile phone pocket. Love the gold tone hardware and trims.
The same Adriana tote, but this one is colored in black.
We see Lily satchel bag with pushlock that secures main compartment. The bag includes gold tone hardware and trims, as well as removable leather strap.
Lily satchel in white and natural color.


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FAIRHOPE, Alabama – The Carnival spirit is infectious, and nobody in south Alabama needs to be reminded.
Except maybe in the heart of summer.
Which is one of many reasons the folks at the area's sole craft brewery say they are throwing a two-day Mardi Gras in July party this weekend, with fun planned for kids and adults alike.
Fairhope Brewing Company co-owner Brian Kane said the idea took root when he attended the Wild Mauvillians' Joe Cain Day soiree in March, and was introduced to the raucous – and Grammy Award-nominated – tunes of Cajun group the Lost Bayou Ramblers.
Mardi Gras in July
Friday, 7-11 p.m.
Masked-yet-informal masquerade ball, including live performance by the Lost Bayou Ramblers.
Saturday, 4-11 p.m.
Bay City Brass Band, face painting, balloon clown and bouncy house (4-6 p.m.); small-batch beer releases (6-8 p.m.); and Grayson Capps (8-until)
After some creative scheduling, the Louisiana/Texas group is slated to kick off the Mardi Gras celebration and masquerade ball on Friday night at 8. Casual attire and masks are encouraged.
"To me what's cool is the ability to hear somebody, literally go out and hear them, reach out and bring them in," Kane said. "I never would have guessed three years ago I'd be booking bands to come in and play."
The Ramblers are a great get for Kane and company, no doubt, but if the brewery has a signature musical act, it's probably Grayson Capps the local-cum-global juggernaut who's as identifiable with Mardi Gras as anyone. Capps has played FBC several times, and even had a hand in helping head brewer Dan Murphy come up with his Lil Poison Brown Ale, which is named after one of Capps' songs.
He and his irregular band of misfits will anchor Saturday's portion of the party, starting at 8. But things kick off hours earlier on Saturday, with the Bay City Brass Band, face painting and a jumpy house for the kids.
For the adults, it wouldn't be called Fat Brewsday without FBC's line-up of beers, with a few special tastings thrown in. From 6-8 p.m., unique twists on the Lil Poison Brown Ale will be rolled out periodically, including those infused with peanut butter and coconut.
Grand Marshal Darwin Singleton will tap one of two firkin kegs to kick things off on Friday.
King cakes and full, Cajun fare from the Mean Sweets Food Truck will also be available.
The menu includes voodoo dogs, red bean nachos, Banana Foster crème brulee donuts, old fashioned Moon Pies and New Orleans shaved ice.
The entry fee is $15, and that gets you a specialty beer glass and an original Fairhope Brewing Company beer. Bring the glass back on Saturday, and it gets you in once again.
Co-owner Kane said events like Mardi Gras in July were seen as a necessity after the brewery's first anniversary party in February, when the turnout was so good it overflowed into the nearby courtyard. Once they settled on a theme for this weekend's festivities, all it took was trying to schedule the best bands, whether known or newly-discovered.
"All the stars were aligned for the 11th and 12th," Kane said.
For more information, visit FairhopeBrewing.com.


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Metal on Metal Hip Litigation Rapidly Expanding
January 1, 1970 · FLEMING | NOLEN | JEZ, L.L.P.
Metal on Metal Hip Litigation Rapidly Expanding Beyond DePuy ASR and Pinnacle Hips to Other Hip Replacement Manufacturers
In the last year, there have been highly publicized lawsuits for metal on metal hip failures from DePuy's ASR and Pinnacle hip products. Now it appears that metal-on-metal hips are failing at a high rate across the board in other manufacturers' products. Notably, there are an estimated 250,000 hip replacements a year in the United States. While the metal on metal hip replacements have decreased substantially because of the reported problems, it is unclear how many people have been harmed by these devices.
Recent medical studies and research suggests that as the metal hip replacement parts grind against each other. As a result, microscopic particles of cobalt and chromium may be released into the body, which can result in metal poisoning, a process known as metallosis. Metallosis can cause soft tissue damage, inflammatory reactions, bone loss, local necrosis or other problems that may lead to the need for a risky hip revision surgery.
In May 2011, the FDA formally requested Wright Medical, DePuy, Smith and Nephew, Stryker and Zimmer to gather data about the frequency at which the metal particles released by hip replacements becomes a health problem, the level of metal particles actually released, and to explain the potential side effects of metallosis.
Since then, adverse reports and cases have exploded in the following months. In addition to the highly publicized DePuy's ASR and Pinnacle hips, lawsuits are now starting to be filed against Wright Medical Group, Stryker, and other metal on metal hip manufacturers.
As a result, there are potentially thousands of patients that have or will experience problems with their metal on metal hip. 2012 has the potential to escalate this litigation into an unprecedented size and scope that was unimaginable merely months ago.


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hey so life has been very eventful and im loving it. i have to say im sorry if i have been slow to respond or forgot to get back in touch with you, im starting to make lists to be sure to organize my time properly now that this is the 25th cycle of my life on earth,
i have met so many beautiful people during this time i would not trade it for a thing, i am actually really honored to have gotten to meet so many people that i have, it's so surreal and it's a blessing to call this life,
im literally floating in a head space of creativity. my entire life is centered around art, my friend groups all consist of artists, life reminds me to be thankful.
i am filled with blissful tears as i think back on the hundreds of people i have met and gotten to share a story with, you have given this life purpose.
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"He is no fool to give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." When Jim Eliott made this statement, he may have been applying Mark 8:36-38, "What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels." With these questions, Jesus challenges us to think about our real focus in life. We believe we will live with Jesus Christ in eternity. How is this fact lived out in our daily lives? Are we living in anticipation of his commendation when he comes again in glory? Are we focused on the temporal things of this world? Our daily focus determines how we live.
People without Christ have nothing better to live for. So their lives are portrayed by chasing after earthly things – eating, drinking and material possessions. The more they have, the more successful they think they are. There is nothing wrong with eating, drinking and material possessions. However, that should not be the main goal of our lives. We should live for what is eternal and not what is temporary.
That means refocusing whatever we do to reflect Christ's Kingdom in our daily lives. If we are businessmen, we apply Christian principles in the conduct of our business. As workers, we work keeping in mind that Christ is our true boss. In the home, we inculcate Kingdom values in our children. We train them to have values and concerns and priorities and relationships as citizens of God's kingdom. I am sure every parent is concerned that their children have a good education and future. That is not a bad thing but that is also not the only thing in life. Our children should also learn to put Christ first. It is good to celebrate good grades, goals and the achievements of our children at home. But parents should also celebrate the fruit of godliness, humility, purity, stewardship and self-sacrifice in their children.
In the use of our mind too, we should be kingdom-focused. We may need to think intentionally about making needed changes to reflect our kingdom focus. What can we do to be a better steward of our leisure and entertainment? That means intentionally checking how much time we spend on TV, games, net surfing, etc. We compare that with the daily time we spend reading the Bible, prayer and Christian fellowship. If the gap is wide, we need to cut down on our entertainment and use the time for our spiritual pursuits. After all, which one has temporal and which one has eternal value?
In choosing Jesus over the things of this world, we are not exchanging one form of slavery over another. The cross of faith is light compared to the yoke of sin we once bore. This is because the resurrection power of Jesus empowers us to bear it. That is why we can align ourselves with God's Will. The Holy Spirit empowers us to do so, as we walk in faith. We put into practice the right focus in life. We will take up our cross, i.e. our Christian responsibilities, and see them for what they really are - the source of freedom in Christ. When we take on the burden of charity, we are freed from the weight of greed. When we take on the burden of humility, we are freed from the weight of arrogance. When we take on the burden of mercy, we are freed from the weight of anger and guilt. In Him, we find the power to live right.


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Favorite on Friday...Stephanie Nielson
She is my favorite for so many reasons and I still can't believe I had the opportunity to listen to her in person last night. She was as humble and hilarious and beautiful as I imagined she would be. Everything she said came straight from her heart. I could feel her love for each of us there and her sincerity in the message she shared.
We got to the event early only to find a line that circled the whole building. Sisters that have been touched like me by Stephanie. I thought "Wow the power of one woman." It really was amazing.
Surprisingly, we did get pretty good seats (we focused on the prize and walked very quickly to where we wanted to go...dodging a lot of women on the way). There were so many woman there that they had to force people out of the isles for fire code reasons. It was literally standing room only before she even entered the huge ballroom area. When they introduced her they said that the first thing she said when they asked her to speak was, "Do you think anyone will come?"
She started off by saying that she wasn't a very good public speaker (she did great. I loved that is wasn't a polished speech...more like sitting down with an old friend). She said she was sorry to the ladies who had to move out of the isles for fire code but she said, "believe me, fire codes are pretty important." :)
I thought I'd share some notes I took for those of you who love her as much as I do and couldn't be there:
She talked about the fact that she didn't see her children for five months. Her oldest turned 7 yrs. while she was in a coma and her youngest turned 2. She said that when she saw her children, her second daughter Jane couldn't look at her and didn't for many weeks. She finally did one night when Stephanie walked into the bathroom while Jane was bathing. She exclaimed "Jane you are doing it! You are looking at me!" and Jane excitedly replied "I"m doing it Mom!" She said that since that time Jane hasn't had a problem.
She talked about how she worried and worried that her children wouldn't know her or would be ashamed of their mother. But she finally realized that they could see "my mother heart" and when she realized this, she "began the journey of relearning to be their mother."
Some other quotes:
"Be women of Christ. Cherish and love your place in his eyes".
"The love inside of each one of you will teach you. Find what is hidden inside through love."
"Our beauty is a gift given to us by God. It is in you and can never be taken away. It is our spirit that makes us beautiful."
She talked about a special blessing she received that told her that her beauty would be restored. She is realizing what that means, she said:
"My beauty is being restored daily - as a daughter of God. Beauty is in my children, the sun, the people who love me, my husband who knew me then and knows and loves me now. I am his wife. It is in the covenants we have made. It is health, harmony, confidence and acceptance."
"Respect your bodies. No matter the shape or size. Love them."
When she ended, the whole room roared in applause. Everyone stood. I was sobbing and when she turned my way, I blew her a kiss. Totally not something I do...but I just wanted her to know that I love her. She didn't see me but I hope she felt that kiss.
For me, words really can't express the respect and love I have for this woman. Not because I feel sorry for her and all she's been through. I think it's because I so deeply respect how she has turned to her God and how she has happily given her life to the role of wife and mother and how I know that she cherishes it so deeply. It makes me want to do the same. Today as I was showering, I looked at my arms and thought of the picture she showed of the skin graphs on her arms. I touched my perfect skin and felts so completely blessed. She reminds me to cherish every wonderful thing I have and to remember to thank my God for the bounty He provides daily. For that, Stephanie will always be one of my favorites.
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Thank you for sharing so I could feel apart of this as well. I've read and followed Stephanie for several months now. I have a lot to learn and a long way to go.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing Hannah! I wish I could've been there with you.ReplyDelete
THANK YOU for sharing your notes! I love NieNie too because she shows how wonderful it is to be a mother and wife even with, or because of, all the hardships.ReplyDelete
I've long been an avid reader of Stephanies blog, it's a joy to read and the sense of family that exudes is fantastic. I'd certainly have gone to hear her speak had I been in the locality.ReplyDelete
ever since I watched Stephanie's video on the church's website I felt she was a very special and sweet spirit. I'm glad you were able to go hear her speak, I wish I could've gone with you too.
ohhhh...thanks for sharing Hannah. I would have loved to hear her speak. :) RebeccaReplyDelete


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Mauresa Hankinson is a graphic designer with a strong focus in interactive design. She grew up in Houston, TX. her design work has been showcased at several national design competitions, including the Adobe Achievement Awards. Mauresa earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, minoring in Marketing, from Oklahoma State University. She decided to take on the real world and worked as an interaction designer at a software company for 2 years after graduation. Mauresa then made the choice to further her education here at Kansas State University to obtain her Master of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design.


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- "Roll around with our dinosaurs in our glass-encased Gyrosphere. "
- —Park Map(src)
The Gyrosphere is a sphere shaped ride in Jurassic World that takes tourists around an area with over 30 species, including Ankylosaurus, Apatosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops.
The Gyrosphere reaches speeds of 5 mph and has a built-in computer monitor to identify the prehistoric wildlife that can be observed. To prevent harassing the animals, the vehicle will automatically roll backwards toward a safe distance if it is too close to an animal. Advanced invisible fence technology keeps the animals that are observed from roaming astray without the use of cages and bars that are unnecessary.[1] According to Jimmy Fallon in the Gyrosphere instruction video, the glass is able to stop a 50 caliber bullet and can protect the guest from the venomous spit of a Dilophosaurus.[2]
Jurassic World
Gyrosphere 07 was used by Zach and Gray on their visit to Jurassic World. Zack and Gray saw an opening in the perimeter fence and went in where they saw several Ankylosaurus. While in there, the park's newest attraction, Indominus rex attacked. The Ankylosaurs ran to avoid the fight, hitting the Gyrosphere on their way, but the Indominus rex was able to get one, although it put up a fight and even smacked the I. rex in the head, but the I. rex slashes its legs and flips the Ankylosaurus over and kills it. The Indominus resumed attacking the two brothers by piercing her mid talon into the glass and rotating it so the boys could see their demise. She then attempted to chomp the Gyrosphere whole but gets her mouth stuck, but attempts to smash it several times into the ground to crack it open, but the two brothers escaped by getting out of their damaged Gyrosphere and jumping off a waterfall.
Shortly afterward, the Indominus attacked a herd of Apatosaurus, killing five and fatally injuring one before moving on into the restricted area of Isla Nublar, leaving their bodies uneaten.
Owen Grady and Claire Dearing found these Apatosaurus and comforted the injured dinosaur, settling her down when she attempted to rise up, upon which she died peacefully. The death of such a harmless and docile creature caused Claire much sorrow, which was mixed with horror when they discovered the five dead ones. The discovery of these Apatosaurs made Owen realize that the Indominus was hunting for sport.[2]
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
When the volcano erupted three years later, Owen, Clare, and Franklin Webb, while looking for Owen's only surviving raptor, took shelter behind a weathered Gyrosphere to avoid getting trampled by a stampede consisting of Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Apatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Carnotaurus, Compsognathus, Gallimimus, Pteranodon, Sinoceratops, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and the T. rex of Isla Nublar.
LEGO Jurassic World
The Gyrosphere ride appears in the video game LEGO Jurassic World.
LEGO Dimensions
The Gyrosphere will appear in the game LEGO Dimensions. It can only be unlocked by purchasing the Jurassic World team pack and inserting the piece into the "portal" that comes with the game.
Jurassic World: Evolution
The Gyrosphere will appear in the game. Much like the Safari Adventure in Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis, a Gyro Station needs to be built on the fence so that the player can add path around the enclosure that the Gyrosphere can follow around to get a better look at the dinosaurs.
LEGO Jurassic World
Gyrospheres appear in the LEGO Jurassic World sets 75919 Indominus rex Breakout and 75916 Dilophosaurus Ambush.
Jurassic World
A Gyrosphere with a cannon mounted on the top of the vehicle is a part of a battle pack that includes Indominus rex.
Behind The Scenes
The original storyboards and the LEGO game feature also Gallimimus on the attraction.[3]
- ↑ JurassicWorld.com - Gyrosphere. (2015, February 1) Retrieved from http://www.jurassicworld.com/park-map/gyrosphere/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jurassic World
- ↑ davelowerystoryboards - Jurassic World (July 31, 2015) Retrieved from http://dlstoryboards.blogspot.com/2015/07/jurassic-world_31.html


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TORONTO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index pushed higher on Tuesday, following a steep sell-off in the previous session, as investors picked up beaten down shares of banks and energy companies.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Flying Fire-breathing Ponies in The Land of Skyrim
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So obviously, I've been slacking on my blogging duties again. But this time, I have a really good excuse. Ya see, last week, I discovered the joy of Skyrim! Okay... So, maybe it isn't a great excuse. But it has been fun!
Now, I realize that this game has been out for some time. Hell, it's already managed to spawn a now dead meme, with the whole, "arrow to the knee" thing. So I'm not gonna bother reviewing it as though it's some brand new thing you've never heard of. But, since purchasing it last week for my PS3, I have become hopelessly addicted, though I am thankful that the dragons don't actually look like my Little Ponies. But after a week of playing , I think I've had my fun now. And I promise to do more blogging than dragon slaying this weekend.
I'll try... Seriously.
Don't look at me like that, I will!
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Precious moments: Coleen Rooney
The wife of footballing legend Wayne and mum to Kai, six, Klay, two and Kit, five months, tells us about living in a house full of boys
Did you always want to be a mum?
I've always been a maternal person, and we've always had kids in the family who I've looked after, so it wasn't a big shock when I became pregnant with Kai.
Who's been your biggest parenting influence?
My mum, definitely.
How quickly did you recover after each
of your three births?
After having Kai, I probably got back into shape quite quickly, but with the other two, it just happened when it happened – I didn't rush anything. With Klay it took a bit longer, it was more about finding the time. But then with Kit, I had kept my exercise regime up the whole way through my pregnancy because I enjoyed it, and I'll go back to that as soon as I feel right. But I'm going to let my body recover first – I'm not in a hurry.
What's your favourite thing about
being a mum?
I love the little things like playing games with the boys – Kai loves snakes and ladders. I'm very hands-on, and we do a lot of things together. I love being a mum!
How do the boys get along?
They absolutely love each other, and that's something I'd always hoped for, as I have two brothers and we do everything together – we go on holiday, we go out – and I've always loved the fact that since we were babies we've had a bond that we still have now. I'm glad I can see that in my kids already. First thing in the morning they ask for each other. Of course, they do argue, but they really love each other.
Have they ever shocked you?
Having grown up with brothers, there's not really much that has shocked me. I've learned that they're very energetic – they constantly keep you on your feet because they're just non-stop. Kai and Klay are proper boys, on the go from morning
to night. But they are so loving, too.
What are your boys' favourite toys?
There's always a ball being kicked about in the house. It's great for Kai as he's made lots of new friends through football and his friends from school go, too.
What does Wayne do better than you?
Wayne's always been a hands-on dad. He was great right from the beginning – even though there were certain things that took a bit of time to learn, it all came together. When it's your own child, you get stuck in and help out. When we had Kai, it was all new to Wayne, but by the time Klay came along he knew how everything worked and was really confident. So it's natural to him now with Kit.
Coleen is the official celebrity ambassador for Lamaze, Tomy's baby and infant development brand (tomy.com). She was chatting to Ali Horsfall.


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My least favorite part about back to school is spending all the moneys on the children instead of ourselves. I'm not even talking about the stock piling of glue sticks that goes on here in America during the month of August. I'm talking back to school clothes shopping. While I may *need* a new pair of leopard flats and a pretty top for fall my children actually NEED need new shoes and clothes. Again. I have to admit, while I have always loved loved loved building them a fabulous capsule wardrobe each year, it's starting to get a teeny tiny bit old. But of course I can't help myself, kids clothes are just so dang cute.
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A busy time of work and other life issues has kept me from posting recently. I intend to be back to a more regular schedule soon.
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