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The "T" shaped concept is not new, but it is foundational to worker productivity and success for organizations trying to meet the challenges brought on by the speed of disruption. Simply put, rapid change can be devastating. It brings obsolescence in a short order (think RIM), but with that devastation comes accelerated growth opportunity (think Facebook all of 10 years old).
Large organizations under the typical hierarchical management structure maneuver like the Titanic in the best of times and like glaciers in the worst of times. To deal with the "melting sun" of disruption, these "glaciers" are flattening, a.k.a. empowering teams to drive product direction and make critical decisions in order to shorten time to market. Some call this self-directed teams; others employee/team empowerment. Whatever the moniker of the day, it can't happen without building "T" shaped workers.
For over a 100 years (since the industrial revolution), we've lived under a basic organizational philosophy: workers produce and managers think/direct/monitor/report. Call it micro-management if you want, but the basic tool to drive productivity was the manager finding efficiencies in the system, workers, or both. The worker just had to be good at the task performed. The "thinking" beyond that task was done for them. In order to grow, the worker developed deeper and deeper expertise on their role and work. When things don't change or change slowly, this model works. But if change happens and compounds, it gets messy quick.
Sound familiar? There is a significantly high potential you are still working in this model. As a worker, you grow by building technical/work function expertise. You are building out your bottom of the "T". Bottom of the "T" skills are critical but very limiting, especially if you are faced with making the move to manager under this structure. You make the move, yet you will hardly ever go back and use the bottom of the "T" skills. What you require in the new manager role is top of the "T" skills.
The top of the "T" skills center on the "art of business." The skills include problem solving, curiosity, negotiation, presentation, critical thinking, domain knowledge, and diplomacy to name a few. It is one thing to know how to do something. It is another thing to know how to get that something done. The bigger the company, especially hierarchical ones, the harder it is to get something—or for that matter get anything—done. This article from Psychology Today digs into the top of the "T" skill set.
As a Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) professional, you are at the center of this evolution in management. The very nature of your position requires both a strong set of technical/work skills plus an ability to work with people and get things done in your organization (one element of domain knowledge). This is true whether you are a business analyst, project manager, tester, developer, architect, or systems analyst. Naturally, based on 100+ years of servitude to the hierarchical management system, the tendency of SDLC professionals is to focus on the bottom of the "T" skill set. Get the function done, but don't add to the bigger goal, because that is the role of someone else. Two things have spawned from this: outsourcing and agile.
The reasoning for outsourcing is simple: to see when you think about the above. If you do a functional task, based on basic economic principals, I can get that task done cheaper in a country with a lower standard of living. The skill is the skill. If you have it, you can do the work. So value is now in the cost it takes to get those services. Off-shore outsourcing provides cost value because of different standards of living. Let's just hope you have some very strong top of the "T" skilled managers.
Agile, on the other hand, focuses on valuing people, not the cost of people. Agile as a way of working drives the self-organized team model as a cornerstone principal, working hard to throw away the hierarchical model. It demands fully "T-ized" workers. There is NO value in outsourcing within an Agile environment. Let's just hope you have enough "T-ized" workers.
Inside or outside an Agile environment, the writing is on the wall for the hierarchical management style. It was built to drive unskilled or semi-skilled process work. It is demoralizing at best, life sucking at worst when used to direct skilled and creative workers. Companies trying to compete as well as drive the productivity goals required to keep stock prices high are seeing their own path is toward employee enablement. So you just don't think this idea is in a vacuum, here are a few links to review:
From Harvard Business Review (hbr.org): "Get Self-Organized" by David Ticoll
From Forbes.com: "The Five Big Surprises of Radical Management" by Steve Denning
From Inc.com: "8 Tips for Empowering Employees" by Kevin Daum
But all this comes at a cost for the employee and the company. The cost is in establishing and executing a human capital plan that is fully "T". If you are a worker who isn't fully "T", there are long-term risks of outsourcing or replacement. If you are a company, you can train to fully "T" your organization or hire to do so. Either way costs money, but your other alternative is to do nothing and risk devastation by disruption. This cost is really an investment with a significant return for companies and employees. For the employee, you significantly increase employability; for the company, you significantly increase the potential to stay in business. To me, both are great returns on investment.
About the Author
David Mantica is president of the ASPE, a division of Fortis College, family of professional training companies. His career as a business leader in the training industry spans almost twenty years. As a specialist in business-to-business continuing education, David brings deep experience to roles in executive, product management, marketing, and operations capacities. He has led or conducted product management efforts around more than 300 training courses.
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I'd imagine at some point we see Luc in AAA this season. Salome, from what I have read, is the only catcher in the minors that the Brewers rate higher than Jon at this point. As the competition gets better, I think Jonathan will continue to improve.
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Jonathon Lucroy....a "down to earth", talented young man. He will make it to the Big League, and he is doing it in a calucated manner.
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UL - When the Milwaukee Brewers recently announced their spring training rosters, former University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball standout Jonathan Lucroy received a welcome surprise.
Lucroy's impressive performance two years in the Minor Leagues earned him an invitation to the Brewers' Major League Spring Training Camp at Maryvale Park in Phoenix, Ariz., and the privilege of catching for pitchers from the world's highest level of organized baseball.
"It's a great feeling," Lucroy said. "I was hoping I could go this year. I'll have the chance to go and learn from all the big league guys, and get that kind of experience under my belt so I'll know what to expect next year."
Lucroy's hitting coach for the Class-A Advanced Brevard County Manatees, Corey Hart, agrees.
"Once he sees the way those catchers go about their business, and how they catch a game and control a game, I think that will definitely help him and hopefully rub off on him."
Lucroy began his professional career when he was drafted by the Brewers in the third round of Major League Baseball's 2007 Amateur Player Draft. He spent two months making waves in the short-season, rookie-level Pioneer League, playing for the Helena Brewers in Montana. He was named a Pioneer League Postseason All-Star thanks to his .345 batting average, sixth-best in the league, and was recognized as a Rookie All-Star and the number six Pioneer League prospect by Baseball America.
Lucroy then spent two months with the North Shore Honu in the Hawaii Winter Baseball league.
He started the 2008 season with two and a half months with the Class-A West Virginia Power in Charleston, capping off the experience with an appearance in the South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star Game.
After the break, Lucroy was promoted to the "High-A" Brevard County Manatees in the Florida State League. He finished the season there, before returning to Lafayette for the fall in order to continue taking classes.
With an invitation to the Brewers' Major League Spring Training camp, Lucroy is adapting his preseason preparations.
"Mentally, I'm trying to prepare myself to go up and handle catching and hitting against Major League pitching. I'm trying to react to that as positively as I can. It's going to be very interesting."
Pitchers and catchers report to Maryvale Park for their first workout on Feb. 15. Louisiana head coach Tony Robichaux thinks Lucroy can benefit from the opportunity to work on his catching.
"I think he's getting better as a catcher," Robichaux said. "He was ahead of schedule as a hitter, and as his catching catches up to his hitting, I really think that's what's going to make him a complete player at the next level."
Hart agrees with Robichaux's assessment.
"I'm a firm believer that if you can hit, you can hit," Hart said. "And that kid [Lucroy] can flat out hit. He's a professional hitter. He's tough with two strikes, and he's a tough out. I think he could improve on his catching skills a little bit. He's a good catcher but I don't know if his defense is ready for the big leagues yet. I think he will get there because he's very coachable.
"Once he fine tunes everything, as far as blocking balls and throwing out runners he throws out a high percentage of runners, and actually throws better than I anticipated him throwing. As far as just receiving and controlling pitchers, once he gets that down, I think he'll be Major League-caliber."
Both Lucroy and Hart both agree that the Brewers organization is a good place to develop into a Major Leaguer.
"I really like the organization," Lucroy said. "As far as the first impression, as being the very first organization I have ever been with, it has been a very rewarding and very fun experience for me."
"I think he does have a good shot," said Hart of Lucroy's potential for the MLB. "I think he's in a good organization for it. All the position players [in Milwaukee] were homegrown through the Brewers, and I think that gives him a good opportunity."
Lucroy certainly appreciates the breadth of experience he has been able to acquire in his time in the Minor Leagues.
"I've played with so many guys just in my first two years of pro ball. You get to see a lot of different skill levels and a lot of different types of talent, and it is just amazing how much better those guys will make you."
With the constant practice and pressure of the Minors, many players would be quick to forget their past experiences. Lucroy, however, is quick to attribute much of his success, both on and off the field, to his time as a Ragin' Cajun.
"If I were to go back and do it all over again, I would do the exact same thing. I'm glad I went to UL because I got the exposure, the experience, and I got to play under one of the best head coaches in the country. I'm glad I went there, because I learned so much about being a man, and being a professional, from [the UL coaching staff]."
That learning experience is what Robichaux says UL Baseball is all about.
"We try to make sure that we're getting our student-athletes prepared for when they leave here, not just in but also in life," Robichaux said. "Not everybody gets it, but that's one of the things that we try to get baseball to, prepare you, so that when you get to the next level, you're not going to be left behind.
"Jonathan gave a speech to the team before a game against McNeese State, on the road, about how we needed to make sure we take care of midweek games. Then, in the first inning he hits a grand slam to straight-away centerfield. That was the kind of guy he was. He could talk to the team and then go out and back it up."
Lucroy has continued to embrace Robichaux's philosophy, returning to the university last Fall to continue taking classes in pursuit of his degree in environmental science, and still appreciates the Lafayette community.
"I've taken a lot of what UL gave me, and a lot of what I learned in Louisiana with me. I feel like Lafayette is my second home, and I've got a lot of people there I consider my family. Whenever I go to Lafayette, I feel like I'm going home.
"I'm very appreciative of the support and the generosity they've given me in my time there. Even though it was only three years, the time I spent there was worth more than a lifetime to me."
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Nice article. If he stays humble we'll be watching him play on TV. He will and we will.
Incidentally, I hear he has a younger brother, a high school junior, that has a lot of potential as a pitcher. Hopefully Jonathon's love of the University and Robichaux as the baseball team head coach will sway him to attend UL.
Does anyone know how Luke is doing in big league camp?


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Monday, January 4, 2010
Gotta Love Craigslist!
10 comments:
- ButterYum said...
Excellent finds - I too have found many, many wonderful things through Craig's List, as well as Ebay. I live near a large city and the selection of items for resale is wonderful. If you have the patience, you will eventually find just about anything you're looking for.
PS - LOVE the hutch!
- January 4, 2010 at 1:26:00 AM EST
- D said...
Love the hutch, too! Great finds!
- January 4, 2010 at 1:55:00 AM EST
- Adrienne said...
What wonderful things you've found! I love the barn and the idea of having the lounge available to your boarders. But what I really like best is your hutch and your dining set. You are beginning to make progress toward the beauty you first saw in your new home. Can't wait to see more!
- January 4, 2010 at 2:13:00 AM EST
- Kammy said...
Wow, loving that hutch....I have someone supposs to call me back and make an appt to see one similar...cross your fingers for me :o)
A barn ?? Wow - great deal - I love Craig too !
Happy New Year !
- January 4, 2010 at 7:36:00 AM EST
- Cindy said...
What a wonderful barn! It will be a great addition to your horse ranch. I adore the table and chairs!!! They are gorgeous. Wow, and then the buffet and cabinet (can't think of the right word for it) they are GREAT!!! Good for you, Shari, it looks like it is coming together. I really like your inspiration picture for it. I looked at the last post to remind me. It is going to be so wonderful! I can't wait to see the end result! Hugs, Cindy S.
- January 4, 2010 at 8:13:00 AM EST
- Pink Roses and Teacups said...
Hello sweet friend! Wow, a barn!!!
Cool, I like the apartment on the top. Love that hutch and table too!
So happy for you!!!
- January 4, 2010 at 11:54:00 AM EST
You are so lucky. I don't think our craigslist is that good. Everytime I go to ours I see overpriced items or dealers selling there things at high prices. I keep hoping to find a deal though.
- January 4, 2010 at 12:17:00 PM EST
- Happy Cottage Quilter said...
Oh wow Shari! What a great barn. You have done well on craigslist!
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- January 5, 2010 at 12:42:00 PM EST
- Lottie said...
Shari, what a great find on the breakfast room furniture! And the barn will be great! Great pictures, too!
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When you ask most people when your love for cars began, they can go all the way back to when they were just a small child and tell you a specific time when that love was ignited. I, on the other hand, can't really recall a specific moment when it hit me. My channel into cars was through photography. After graduating high school, with a growing passion for photography and cars, I began to really concentrate on my imagery, using up the photography program at my local junior college. This is the point where I can really say that I knew I wanted to shoot for a living. Having easy access to my friends' cars and also owning a '05 Suzuki GSX-R 600 and later a '03 Nissan 350Z--which I still drive to this day--fueled my love for automotive photography. It was the key to my development as a photographer. Being able to take my own car to a desired location and spend as much time as I wanted experimenting with different techniques and setups was invaluable. After feeling very confident in my work and where I could go with it, I enrolled at Brooks Institute of Photography in October of 2009 and continued with my schooling until graduating in December of 2012.
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The 2014 Hyundai Veloster R-Spec is an everyday rally car.
Infiniti may have renamed its midsize luxury SUV, but old problems are still present.
Go ahead, twist my arm.
Not perfect. But close enough.
The 2013 Jaguar XFR-S is on the hunt for BMW M5s.
In the car world, does age matter?
The 2014 Jaguar XJR offers a level of luxury and performance rivaled by few.
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Wednesday, 28 December 2016
New Year Wishes!
I'm pleased, therefore, to have anything at all to show you!
I'm still hoping to finish all the blocks by the end of January, although I'm saying that more in hope than expectation. I think that having the top all put together by the end of February might be more realistic. Can this count as my New Year's resolution?
Whatever this year brought you, I hope that next year will be better, perhaps even your best yet! Wishing a happy, healthy, joyful and peaceful 2017 to one and all!
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The batiks with the darks really pop - congratulations on completing the 8 blocks! The birthday "celebration" postcard is so cute. I will have to look for a swap to get me motivated to attempt one. Cheers in the New Year!ReplyDelete
I'm getting impatient to see all these fab blocks together!!! Happy new year xxxReplyDelete
Great blocks! Love those colours! Love the postcard too! Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
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Poor Philosophy
Thoughts on Today's Way of Youth Ministry
Phil Johnson posted an interesting read on poor youth ministry philosophy. He poses a point that I think is more than worthy to pose. I have wondered this myself and even made some efforts to communicate it to our youth leaders (not because I think they are guilty of poor youth ministry philosophies, but because it is helpful to be reminded of such things as this). Phil's point is that many approaches to provide the party atmosphere for the youth ends up training them for an unexpected reality when they leave.
Read this piece from his blog:
Youth ministries (not all of them, of course, but the vast majority of squidgy evangelical ones) deliberately shield their young people from the hard truths and strong demands of Jesus. They tailor their worship so worldly youth can feel as comfortable in the church environment as possible. They squander the best opportunities of those formative student years by minimizing spiritual instruction while emphasizing fun and games. They let their teens live with the false notions that believing in Christ is easy, sanctification is optional, and religion is supposed to be fun and always suited to our liking. They fail to equip their high school students for the rigorous defense of the faith they will need in college. They neglect to integrate them as young adults into the adult community of the church.
This reminded me of a letter I sent to our youth ministry team about an article ran in a Christianity magazine. It gave statistics of college kids who were raised (and very active) in youth ministry at their local church. Once these kids were on their own and thinking for themselves and being questioned and questioning, they were convinced that Christianity was erroneous – so they abandoned the faith. The percentage of these to those who did not was very alarming. Without giving an exact (because my memory is failing me right now) it was a high percentage. It was more than two-thirds.
When more closely examined, they found out that it was because the youth were not taught deep truths. They were fed entertaining fluff with a hint of sound doctrine. They were baby-sat and not developed. They had fun, but now the realities struggle are upon them.
We tend to think that children don't need the stuff that adults need, but they do. They are adults in the making – not children in the making. They need the deepness and complexities of Scripture. They may not understand it totally, but they will learn to. We should teach children to be adults not to love child-likeness. Make a child more like a child and you raise them to be old children. Raise them to be like godly adults that are grounded in God's word and they will be pushing faith not being pushed by error.


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I know what you mean about moving in with your parents again & the need of alone time… thankfully I will not have to do that this autumn even though I have worried about it (yay unemployment!!!…….). Just keep yourself busy with fun things! I'm sending you positive energy!!!
PS. Your fashion, as always, on point.
I hope you'll be able to take fashion courses! I just know you'd be perfect at it. <3 Also just wanted to mention that I'm making you a skirt that I think would go rather nicely with that top (!) but that's all I'll say for now.


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George W. Bush covers R.E.M.'s It's The End of the World As We Know It in an excellent ADD music video mash-up. Somebody stick this puppy in the '07 time capsule.
And a mellow-personal take on the end of the world from Skeeter Davis:
Followed by an irreverent, hi-larious end of the world.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
just in time for the end of the year
George W. Bush covers R.E.M.'s It's The End of the World As We Know It in an excellent ADD music video mash-up. Somebody stick this puppy in the '07 time capsule.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 11:15 PM
Friday, December 28, 2007
I know what you're thinking
I can read your mind. Quid pro quo, mon ami: You get to read my thoughts on this blog, I get to read your thoughts. I ain't givin' free pony rides.
Pick a card, any card.
Choose one, quickly or slowly.
Think about it or don't.
Please forgive the glare. The one on the cards, not the one I'm giving you.
Go. Pick. Do it.
Got your card?
Keep thinking about it. I'll get back to it. Promise.
I don't have much by way of end-of-year wrap up. I didn't see enough in 2007 to pick the "Best Of" anything. It's all subjective and I'm sure I totally agree with your "Best Of 2007" list anyway. I don't have New Year's resolutions. I'm not going to diet or drink less. I was going to start smoking, but Illinois caught up to everybody else and the state-wide smoking ban starts January 1. I snoozed and losed on that one. I bet some people have opinions on how I could improve in '08, like I could "probably be nicer", but those people can shove it.
No pat resolutions for the new year. I've been working on my focus the past couple months that'll just have to stretch into 2008. It's not that I don't have time when I say "I don't have time" to do the things I need to do. Well -- no -- sometimes I mean that. But more often, it's a matter of focus in the hours I do have. That, and I need to learn how to write on the train. And while walking. And in the shower.
2007 was a good, awkward, mediocre, exciting, heartbreaking, fun, bizarre year. A year of highs, lows, and outright face-flops. Maybe I learned a couple things that I'm going to keep to myself. I can only speculate that 2008 will be filled with awesome and horrible stuff, but that's a fair prediction for any year.
Some of you found my blog this year. Thanks for reading and hanging out and not being too disappointed if I'm not talking about theatre which is, like, not very much. Again, apologies for those who found me Google-searching for pictures of "chainsaw accidents." I still haven't posted any of those pictures. The internet failed you as it fails so many.
Remember your card? I removed it from the group.
It's not that I knew which card you picked. It's that I knew which card to take away.
The moral of this card trick is: card tricks are annoying. The other moral is: focus, focus, focus on all the cards, even the ones not picked, 'cause some sneaky bastard might just take them all away and then be vague about what just happened.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 11:50 PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
oh, the Humana-ty!
I'm probably the last person to post the line-up for the Humana Festival at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Get a face-full here: http://www.actorstheatre.org/humana.htm
I mentioned before that I'm contributing to the acting apprentice show Game On which runs 4 performances during the two professionals weekends of the Festival (March 21, 23, 28, and 30). I wrote a couple short pieces -- one about baseball, one about horse-racing -- that'll be stitched together with pieces by the other writers. My little plays are blog-sized, but the small print of my contract says I'll be fitted with cement boots and lodged at the bottom of the Ohio River if I post them in advance.
I haven't yet read/heard the other pieces. I head back to Loo-vull at the end of January for the first day(s) of rehearsal with the other writers and acting company.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 9:27 PM
Friday, December 21, 2007
not-so-atomic bomberman
Around 3pm on Wednesday, the fire alarm strobe went off in my office building -- no auditory alert, just something to get me to pull my earphones out of my head. It was followed by a public address announcement to stay away from the windows on the west side of the building. I sit right next to a west-side window on the 23rd floor. They did not explain why we should stay away from the windows so, of course, everybody goes to the West side windows to look outside because it is probably really awesome. Freak storm? Tornado? A face full of shattered glass? Am I going to die at my temp job? How lame.
One of my co-workers speculated it could be a jumper and we shouldn't look out the west side to see A) a plummeting body, or B) a splatted body at the business end of a plummet. So everybody goes to the windows to look again. There were cop cars and firetrucks outside the building.
The non-chalant P.A.man made another announcement that we were to stay on our floors and not come down to the lobby. Still no explanation and there wasn't any breaking news on the internet or TV.
Gossip trickled in. Something about a bomb. More theories. The only thing that made sense was the Brazilian consulate a few floors down was getting a bomb threat.
I realized I had no idea where the stairs were. That might be a good thing to find out.
Then the P.A. man gave an all-clear and it was back to work. There was a bomb threat in our building and you can read about it here in the Chicago Tribune, and this is the best part: check out the mug shot of the guy they arrested.
This guy must have escaped from a Jerry Springer Show taping. Anarchy in Chicago has never looked so trailer trash.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 12:09 AM
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Juno is indeed good and funny.
I wondered if I could find the screenplay somewhere online and, indeed, I did: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/awards/scripts/juno.pdf
Screenplay junkies can find recent Fox Searchlight movies (The Darjeeling Limited, The Namesake, Once, The Savages, Waitress) here: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/awards/
Somebody please break my radio so I stop listening to the 24/7 Xmas tunes on The Lite 93.9.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 10:15 PM
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
movies, life, etc
I've been impatient with the last couple of movies I've Netflixed.
I turned off Bull Durham because life is too short to watch Kevin Costner act.
I quit on Superbad about an hour in because I get bored with the Seth Rogen school of humor.
I'm impatient knowing Disc 2 of Friday Night Lights (tv series) is on the way and Scott saying I can borrow his copy of The Wire: Season 4 when he finishes the bonus features.
Planning to see Juno this weekend, looking forward to Sweeney Todd and No Country for Old Men, eventually. I'm super-looking-forward-to Martin McDonagh's feature debut In Bruges and OH BOY here's a link to the trailer.
These weeks, the usual grind, life settling like Tetris blocks almost making a full row to disappear, but still stacking with a slight gap-tooth with hope for the next level.
I accidentally started doing Suduko again. Goddammit. I'm no Sudoku Ninja, but that doesn't stop me from trying the daily RedEye puzzle on the train home. No shame in giving up on a crap number puzzle.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 9:01 PM
Monday, December 10, 2007
why I don't text
My phone chirped with a Text Message on Saturday morning. I hoped it was Charlie letting me know that I had left my hat and mittens in his refrigerator, but no, this message was from a number unrecognized and unnamed on my phone.
Police are on their way to BITCH's apt. I can call back in an hour.Did I do something on Friday that would have involved the police?
Why are random text messages from people I don't know so much more exciting than my real life?
There's a story there. No, I'm not going to write a play about it. You write a play about it.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 9:08 AM
lost: hat & mittens
Have you seen them? I may have left them at Buffalo Wild Wings in Skokie on Friday night, but I doubt that because always always ALWAYS wear my hat and mittens when it's below, like, 70 degrees.
Possibility #2: hat & mittens lost somewhere in Scott and Charlie's apartment, the place where we went to watch Disc 1 of The Wire: Season 4.
Possibility #3: somewhere in my car. It was late and dark and I haven't gone back to look for them. But I swear they aren't there.
I miss them. Come home now! Please. I'm unsettled.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 8:55 AM
Saturday, December 08, 2007
winter wonderland
Our Winter Wonderland has fallen into dirty slush despair with slim chance of weekend renewal. Here's my new favorite rendition of Winter Wonderland styled by Jason Mraz.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 1:29 PM
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
snow day
A gray, flurry day. Note to self: wait until el train passes overhead before walking under the tracks so as not to get chunks of ice falling on my head.
It's shocking the number of people who wear inappropriate footwear for a snowy walk to work. Did they not look outside before getting dressed? Durrr?
Looking north on Michigan Ave from the bridge.
The Wrigley Building on the left, the Tribune Tower on the right. I'm just as confused as you are by the lack of traffic in this photo.
When it snows, things get covered in snow. Statues get covered in snow.
George Washington and his un-famous friends pose for Wilco's next album cover. Covered in snow.
Jack Brickhouse, tragically frozen in carbonite during his final broadcast. Now displayed in Pioneer Plaza. Covered in snow.
This liquid metal robot moose was sent from the future to kill John Connor. The moose failed and is now displayed in Pioneer Plaza as a warning to other time-traveling robots. Covered in snow.
Posted by Marisa Wegrzyn at 6:22 PM
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
snow & scooters (but not riding scooters through snow)
It's snowing. Weather-folk get all Chicken Little on these snow forecasts, but it is snowing a nice little snow right now. I got home tonight, stomped the snow off my shoes in the stairwell, smelling whatever delicious-smelling dinner one of my neighbors was cooking. What was that? Why don't they invite me over for dinner?
Thank you for responding to the first ever Chainsaw Calligraphy poll. The subject was scooters and the people who love them and/or ride them. Results were pretty much what I expected. An avalanche of dorky with a flurry of hostility from Paul and Ryan in the comments. Geez louise, fellas, did a Scooter dishonor your family?
Thing is, I'm thinking of getting a scooter to expedite the long-ass walk from the train to work. The sidewalk along the river side of Wacker is wide and smooth and not too too busy. I really don't know if you can get a ticket for riding a foldable push-scooter on a sidewalk. People do it. But people also run red lights without getting caught so what do "people" know. Does anybody know?
Here's what's driving me insane: I ride the Metra, which is actually on a schedule as opposed to the CTA which is on a schedule of "Fuck you, we get there when we get there. Have a nice (dooms)Day!" No matter how fast I walk, I can't catch the 5:21pm train home. At my fastest speed-walk I miss it by, like, two minutes. Then I'm stuck with the 5:35 train. Now 14 minutes doesn't seem like a long wait, but after the 9 to 5 coma, those 14 minutes are the longest 14 minutes of my life.
If I had wheels, man, I'd make that 5:21 and I don't care how much of a dork I'd look like doing it. But I don't care how much of a dork I look like most days, especially winter, when I'm rocking the two-scarf, hat-with-earflaps look. It's warm. I don't care, don't'chia know?
My Mom sent me the link to this: http://pandora.com. It's the best internet radio for the lot of you chained to your work computers during the day.
I'm also making my way through a bunch of celebrity/writer/actor/politician interviews in the Charlie Rose archives at http://www.charlierose.com
I still do write plays, by the way. Doesn't always seem like it.
The liquor store on my corner on a December evening in Chicago. The loiterers loiter, the snow falls
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Konovalov, Igor (2010) A Framework for WirelessHART Simulations. [SICS Report]
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SUNSILK Launches Fashion Edition 2015
- Sunsilk unveiled its much anticipated Fashion Edition Bottles for 2015 in an exclusive gathering in Karachi. The event was attended by Pakistan's most celebrated fashion designers, celebrities, socialites and media.
Sunsilk started an initiative in 2013 to collaborate with the country's most celebrated fashion designers to present limited edition bottles of their shampoo range. This year, the 'Fashion Edition' bottles have been designed by four renowned fashion designers; Nida Azwer, Sania Maskatiya, Kamiar Rokni from The House of Kamiar and Maheen Kardar from the House of Karma. All four are individuals who dared to dream and are currently living their dreams as the country's top fashion designers. They are held in esteem by Pakistani girls not only for their stunning creations, but also as their 'Dream Inspirations'.
Madiha Saeed, Brand Manager Sunsilk, highlighted, 'As the leading hair brand in Pakistan, Sunsilk not only promises great hair but is also committed to playing its part in inspiring girls to write their own stories. Sunsilk Fashion Edition has always been received with much enthusiasm by our consumers, and it is really exciting to showcase four inspirational stories through our designs this time. These bottles not only depict the beautiful signature designs of our esteemed designers but also send out a message of staying true to your dreams and living them up'
Sunsilk believes that girls have what it takes to write their own stories. By putting hair on their side, it wants them to look good and feel confident about taking on anything. Sunsilk wants to fire up girls in Pakistan to live their dreams and is engaging with them across the country with its Dream Makeover activity. Fashion is also close to the Sunsilk girl, which is why the brand has partnered with the Pakistan Fashion Design Council since 2010 to present the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week.
Watch out for Sunsilk Limited Edition Designer bottles in stores nationwide later this month.


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It needs to be more accessible than it is, pre-existing condition folks should have better access. I think portability from employer to employer is crucial, (really if we can make our cell phones portable from carrier to carrier, can't we do Health Insurance from employer to employer?) I have always been in favor of lending a hand to folks TRYING to get back on their feet. Ok so we are all clear... I think we need reform! Right!?!?
This post is not a counter to health care reform, it's not a "I am right and you are wrong" scenario. My thoughts in this post are an add-on, a "we need to address this too" statement.


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Peter van der Steege is founder and owner of the multidisciplinary branding & design studio Fitbrand. He also is Co founder and owner of the fast growing publishing company BlackBoxpublishers and the sharing platform for fitness professionals BlackBoxFitness.


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Yamashita Tomohisa and Nishikido Ryo, members of the popular idolgroup NEWS announced today through their agency Johnny's that they are withdrawing from the group.I truly loved NEWS since I first listened to their songs and I still love them. I can call myself a true NEWS-fan, not only because I collected their whole discography plus concert DVD's but I always supported them and I will continue on supporting them.
Yamashita will continue with his solo projects, Nishikido will continue as a member of Kanjani8. Koyama Keiichirou, Katou Shigeaki, Tegoshi Yuya and Masuda Takahisa will continue as NEWS, now a 4-member group.
source: http://news-jpop.livejournal.com/6394004.html
I've read the comments of the fans, or the so called fans. I can understand that they feel betrayed after NEWS told them to be patient and wait for them... But it is still NEWS right? Even without Yamapi and Ryo. My big fear now is that a lot of fans will turn away from NEWS because there is no longer the two fan-magnets Yamapi or Ryo. It is still NEWS! Even as a 4 member group. They once started as a 9 member group and now only 4 are left... But there's still a good sign: Yamapi is goin solo right? Ryo continues in Kanjani8 right? So we didn't lose them, not like the other members who left NEWS before.
I've found the members and ex-members comment on the "break-up", and I will tell you the truth, I was sad about their answers, except for one: Tegoshi's. Here it is:
"The fans of NEWS have waited a long time for activities, I wanted to say "I'm sorry" to everyone. Also, to everyone who have given their love and support, we will work hard and release more extraordinary works. We might have changes, but the love we have for each other will continue. Please continue to support us from now."
source: http://cookiesmon.tumblr.com/post/11140483736/newsNow the "new" NEWS only has 4 members left: Koyama Keichiro, Masuda Takahisa, Shigeaki Kato and Tegoshi Yuya. My message to those 4:
Guys you can make it!
We, your fans, will support you no matter what will happen!
Stay strong! <3


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SAN DIEGO, CA --- The Renault-Nissan Alliance announced that Nissan and local utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) are forming a partnership to promote the use of zero-emission vehicles and to help develop an electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
Nissan will introduce zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the United States in 2010 and will mass market ZEVs globally two years later. The March 23 announcement coincided with the first stop on a coast-to-coast tour of Nissan's EV Prototype, a vehicle that's powered by Nissan's lithium-ion battery pack and zero-emission electric motor. While this vehicle does not represent the design of Nissan's electric vehicle that will be sold in 2010, the EV Prototype is an indicator of what's to come in zero-emission mobility, the company said.
"Nissan, through the Renault-Nissan Alliance, has committed to being a global leader in zero-emission vehicles," said Dominique Thormann, senior vice president of administration and finance for Nissan North America. "Nissan and SDG&E have a shared belief that the introduction and expansion of electric vehicles is one of the best solutions to reducing CO2 emissions. This partnership is an important step in making zero emissions a reality in San Diego."
As part of the agreement, Nissan will assist SDG&E in EV acquisition as well as work with SDG&E to develop plans to promote a charging infrastructure for EVs. Together, Nissan and SDG&E will form a working team with area agencies, institutions and companies to work toward the implementation and maintenance of a battery-charging network and establish and support education activities designed to promote the use of EVs.
"We are proud to be embarking on this clean transportation initiative with Nissan," said Debra L. Reed, president and CEO of SDG&E. "This collaborative effort is the first step in making San Diego 'plug-in ready.' We're excited about creating new job opportunities for our region and furthering San Diego's vision of being at the center of growth for clean technologies."
Lori Holt Pfieler, mayor of the city of Escondido and chair of the San Diego Association of Governments; Stephen Cushman, chairman of the Board of the Port of San Diego; and SDG&E President and CEO Debra Reed joined Nissan representatives in announcing the partnership at a ceremony at the Port of San Diego.
"SDG&E's partnership with Nissan is another step toward making San Diego a national center for clean technology and green practices," said San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders. "The public and private sectors in this region are working hand-in-hand to promote innovation and adoption of environmentally friendly technologies."
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has begun ZEV initiatives in Israel, Denmark, Portugal, the Principality of Monaco, Kanagawa Prefecture and Yokohama city (Japan). The alliance has also formed formed partnerships with the French electric utility company EDF, the Swiss electric utility company Energie Ouest Suisse, the private-car hire service "greentomatocars" (UK) and with zero-emission transport system company "elektromotive" (UK).
In the United States, the alliance has agreed to ZEV partnerships in the state of Tennessee; the state of Oregon; Sonoma County, CA; and Tucson, AZ, to explore ways to promote zero-emission mobility and the development of an electric-vehicle infrastructure.


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Youtube VideoA call for entries like you've never seen (given it's about a fastidious porn director, let's call it mildly not safe for work).
Youtube VideoCelebrities read tweets about themselves.
Youtube VideoMr T gets his sell on for Old Navy.
Youtube VideoAxe embraces 'good flirting'.
Youtube VideoWill Ferrell answers a few questions.
Youtube VideoSpeaking of Mr Ferrell, welcome back Ron Burgundy.
Youtube VideoAMC's trailer for new show The Pitch.
Youtube VideoAn amazing construction that was four years in the making.
Youtube VideoEver wanted to go to Kiev? Watch this video and you won't have to bother.
Four great ads from Newsweek's Mad Men edition, anthem mix ups, an excellent infographic of how Newscorp makes money, a very passionate CEO, a buttery disaster and a possible response to Marmageddon.


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I begged Sharon, of Cupcakes and Cutlery, to give me the tutorial for the adorable little garlands she made me for my birthday. As a girl that loves parties and plans every single one she can get her hands on, the best present EVER was getting one in the mail. Everything, right down to the snacks
AND balloons - the BIG ones. **pictures of my party don't do these lovelies justice, taken by me in bad light**
How amazing is that? I got a super cute birthday party and didn't have to do any of the work. Sharon is tops on my list. So, today I can't wait to share Sharon's super easy DIY garland with you. You are in for a treat, for certain the funniest girl I know. Take it away Sharon...
You will need:
scissors and fabric
I created the fabric braided garland because I wanted Jenny to have cute walls for her birthday without having to sew her own. But, as I lack a working sewing machine, oh, and the skill to create the gorgeous, finished garlands a la Hank and Hunt, I did what I know. My style of crafts is a mix of cute, rough and a little undone. These garlands are stupid easy to make, I mean, it's really just braiding fabric. But in case you can't figure it out on your own, here is how to do it.
Cut your fabric in to 3 approximately equal lengths (try to keep the widths consistent as well, but only get out a ruler if you are planning on rapping someone on the knuckles with it).
Lay the strips on top of each other and tie them into a simple knot leaving a few inches of fabric at the end.
Find something heavy enough to tie it to (a chair rail or small child will work) and braid. I found that a lose braid showed the fabric better and also I was conscious of keeping the printed side showing out (this will make the garlands more colorful - using a solid color fabric? Braid it as haphazardly as you want!).
Braid the length of the fabric and tie off the other end, again leaving a little bit left at the end. Duh.
After I made them for Jenny's little bday in a box, I decided I was going to use them at my son's birthday party as well. I really enjoy the finished look and will probably make them for everything and people will start to tell me they are tired of seeing them and that I need to retire them. I also googled braided garland and found out that one of my fave looks by Ashley Meaders was actually made from braided garlands. Since I think she is an event design genius I geeked out that for a moment, I was on the same wavelength as her. But only for a minute and then I came crashing back to reality. Also check out these braided garlands on Celebrate at Home by Kristi of Luna and Chloe. Hers are made with yarn and I love how those look too!
And Sharon is taunting me with this...she won't let me see ANY pictures of Mile's party. All we get is this cute little snapshot of the birthday boy. How cute are those garlands up top? I NEED more, Sharon!!!
Thank you sweetie for sending us this little DIY.


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my pair of peafowl keep wandering bothering the neighbours so i either try to find them another home where they can free range or construct a large cage for them - has anyone done this and if so could they send pictures please to give me any ideas.
thanks everyone
Hi Sorrell
Here are some photos of our aviaries. All the birds have a straw-filled barn. The pens are 20'x30' and larger, built with stained 2x4 and 2x6 lumber and covered with 2x4 welded wire. (The bare pen is chickens, who tend to eat all the grass.) After breeding season ends, we open the gates and let the peas wander back and forth.
There are some great photos and construction ideas on breeders' websites.
oh featherhead, they are beautiful. did you build them yourself? and the landscaping is great too you are so lucky to have all that. i hope after we move to az in 2 weeks we can build something as nice too. ours are similar here in mi., but of course we cannot haul it all with us. they are nice examples of how to care for peas properly, thanks
Hi Smokeyberd
Yes, we built the aviaries ourselves. I'm lucky to be married to a guy who can build or fix just about anything. This can come in very handy, except when you have an ancient, ugly clothes dryer and you want a new one. He kept going to Sears and buying $9 worth of parts in a personal quest to see how long he could keep that machine on life support. Finally, after many years, it could no longer be repaired and I got a new one! Yaaay!
The aviaries were fun because we learned new things with each addition, and each addition can be purpose-specific. One pen was not built to house chicks (no chicken wire on the inside of the pen, no enclosed nesting areas in the barn, etc.). The largest barn is for the oldest pair because they love sitting in the loft together while it rains. Because I spend a lot of time with the peas, the insides of the barns are also painted. The eggnog yellow is bright and cheery. Each aviary has a park bench to sit and enjoy the birds. Flowers are planted outside the pens for pretty photo backgrounds. Each pen has an area where I don't cut the grass, and that keeps the ground cooler during the summer.
We've considered moving to the next county west, but aren't willing to take on this massive project again. We like what we have, and can keep adding on if we choose.
Hope you'll keep in touch after your move. We'd love to see your new place. Moving is such a chore!
Beautiful!! We are in the beginning stages of doing similar things. It is nice to see your pictures and see that my similar ideas look so beautiful. It is a lot of work, but so worth it! Our plan is to just slowly continue to add and change like you did.


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Herman Braatz, 1881
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Surname: BRAATZ, SCHOLZ, RUEGE
----Source: History of Clark County, Wisconsin (1918), by Franklyn, Curtiss-Wedge
HERMAN BRAATZ, one of the most progressive young farmers of Clark County, who by hard work and perseverance has developed from the forest a fine and productive farm, was born on the homestead of his parents, Richard and Amelia (Scholz) Braatz, in Grant Township, Mar. 2, 1881. Herman's schooling was somewhat irregular, as he had to help his father in clearing the latter's farm, but during the winter time he usually worked in the lumber woods, being thus occupied for a number of years.
He was United in marriage, June 26, 1907, to Nellie Ruege, a native of Grant Township and daughter of William Ruege. He had already begun to improve a tract of eighty acres in section 27, Grant Township, on which he built an eight-room brick veneer house, in which he and his wife took up their residence. Later he built a good barn, 36 by 68 feet, with basement, cement floors and patent stanchions; also a silo, 36 by 12 feet, and a tool shed with cement floor, 24 by 56 feet in size, with a hog building and other necessary structures. There was a grove of maple trees on his farm, which he has saved for the production of maple sugar. He also has an orchard of Dutchess apples and other fine varieties of fruit. He raises Durham cattle and graded Percheron horses successfully, finding a ready market for his stock, while his tilled land is fruitful and grows bountiful crops.
Mr. Braatz is a member of the Farmers' Co-operative Elevator and Lumber Company, of Neillsville, a stockholder in the Wausau Packing Plant and a patron of the cheese factory. He held the office of supervisor for 1910, and since 1911 has been manager of Lynn Telephone Co. A German Lutheran in religious faith, he is serving as trustee of his church.
He and his wife
are the parents of four children: Esther, Erwin, Victor and
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text: Spotlight on the G-400 PRO and the Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO 09.01.2013 The future arrives with time bending new Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups and coil tapping The G-400 PRO and the Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO are two of the most recognizable guitars in the world. With their distinctive double cutaway (still a scene grabber almost 50 years after their debut), incredible fret access and universal tones, Epiphone "SG's" are perfect for both pros and beginners. As part of our 140th anniversary, Epiphone invites you to take a closer look at an old favorite remade for the 21st century that now offers players a range of tones that easily stands up to (and rivals) vintage instruments that cost ten times as much. Epiphone's G-400 PRO series now comes with Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups with push/pull coil-splitting, making this perhaps the greatest era of the G-400 style "Solid Guitars" in its long and illustrious history. When the SG, or "Solid Guitar," was introduced in 1961 as a replacement for the Les Paul Standard, it was called the "fretless wonder" for its low frets and fast action. The twin horn cutaway design was like nothing on the market and its light but balanced weight made it the perfect guitar for stage and studio work. It took a few years to catch on but when it did, the powerful sound of a humbucker equipped "Solid Guitar" became a staple of rock and roll with a list of devotees that includes George Harrison, Frank Zappa, The Who's Pete Townshend, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Paul Weller, AC/DC's Angus Young, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters (also a fan of our Jack Casady Signature Bass!), Eric Clapton and Duane Allman, Dicky Betts, and Derek Trucks of the Allman Brothers Band. And it's no longer for classic hard rock or heavy metal. Today, blues, jazz, funk, and even country artists are reaching for the G-400 PRO and Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO for its affordability, quality, and incredible tone. And now with coil-splitting, the G-400 PRO series easily becomes one of the few guitars that can fit any music situation you find yourself in. Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO The Epiphone Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO is named in honor of the year that the original "SG" fully bloomed with all of the key features that fans have come to expect but with a touch of vintage authenticity that only Epiphone can deliver. Mid '60s era SGs are both a player and collector's favorite and the Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO uses the same dimensions and build techniques as vintage SGs made in the Gibson/Epiphone Kalamazoo, Michigan, factory in the early to mid '60s. The solid, uniquely carved tone-rich mahogany body gives the guitar a balanced feel on stage and in the studio (unlike cheap imitations that tend to be neck-heavy) with an equally classic '60s-style pickguard. The 1960s SlimTaper™ "D" profile mahogany neck has a 24.75" scale with 22 medium jumbo frets and a 12" radius for incredible reach thanks to the SG's unique cutaway. The "1966" G-400 PRO's new Wilkinson™ Vintage Classic machine heads are also light weight and as the final touch, the iconic Epiphone clipped dovewing headstock features a '60s-era logo. For that one-of-a-kind SG feel, the Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO has a rosewood fingerboard with a 1.68" nut and pearloid trapezoid inlays. The truss rod cover is the classic Kalamazoo-era bell shape with "SG PRO" in white. Controls include Epiphone's superb quality all-metal hardware including full-function volume and tone knobs using full-size 500K potentiometers matched with Epiphone's rugged, all-metal, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch for long-lasting performance. And of course, the Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO features Epiphone's famous LockTone™ bridge and Stopbar tailpiece which helps give the Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO its incredible sustain. The Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO comes in classic Cherry (CH), Alpine White (AW), Ebony (EB), Pelham Blue (PE) and Silverburst (SB) color finishes. Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO Specifications: Body Material: Mahogany Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Shape: 1960's SlimTaper™, D-Profile Neck Joint: Glued In Truss Rod: Adjustable Scale Length: 24.75" Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with Pearloid Trapezoid Inlays Neck pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™, 4-Wire Bridge Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™, 4-Wire Controls: Epiphone All-Metal 3-Way Pickup Selector, Neck Pickup Volume with Push/Pull coil-splitting, Bridge Pickup Volume with Push/Pull coil-splitting, Neck Pickup Tone, Bridge Pickup Tone Nut Width: 1-11/16" Hardware: Nickel Machine Heads: Wilkinson™ Vintage Classics, 14:1 Ratio Warranty: Epiphone Limited Lifetime Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO Gallery: G-400 PRO The Epiphone G-400 PRO combines all the key features of the "Solid Guitar" as it has subtly changed through the decades. Available in both a classic looking Cherry (CH) and Ebony (EB), the G-400 PRO is made from beautiful solid mahogany, a deep glued mahogany neck, 22 medium jumbo frets, and the equally classic 12" fingerboard radius that players cherish in vintage style guitars. Controls include Epiphone's all-metal 3-way pickup selector and volume and tone controls feature full-size 500K potentiometers, which will make for a long life when employing the G-400 PRO's push/pull coil tapping. Epiphone's LockTone™ bridge and Stopbar tailpiece, both a critic and fan favorite, gives the G-400 PRO the classic sustain that blues, rock, and jam bands cherish in the "SG" sound. G-400 PRO Specifications: Body Material: Mahogany Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Shape: 1960's SlimTaper™, D-Profile Neck Joint: Glued In Truss Rod: Adjustable Scale Length: 24.75" Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with Pearloid Trapezoid Inlays Neck pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™, 4-Wire Bridge Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™, 4-Wire Controls: Epiphone All-Metal 3-Way Pickup Selector, Neck Pickup Volume with Push/Pull coil-splitting, Bridge Pickup Volume with Push/Pull coil-splitting, Neck Pickup Tone, Bridge Pickup Tone Nut Width: 1-11/16" Hardware: Nickel Machine Heads: Wilkinson™ Vintage Classics, 14:1 Ratio Warranty: Epiphone Limited Lifetime G-400 PRO Gallery: Alnico Classic PRO™ Humbuckers Epiphone brings vintage tone to the world At the heart of the Epiphone Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO and the G-400 PRO are a pair of Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers featuring legendary Alnico V magnets. Epiphone's Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups were designed by Epiphone R&D Director Richard Akers with the same dedication to detail as the critically acclaimed ProBucker™ pickups. But where as the ProBuckers™ were modeled after the earliest humbucker pickups of the late '50s that often had uneven coil windings (due to the nature of the new winding machines), Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups are a near vintage replication of the Kalamazoo factory's humbuckers from the early '60s when the Les Paul was discontinued and the "Solid Guitar" took its place. The difference in sound between '50s humbuckers and '60s humbuckers is subtle and was the result (once again) not of science, but of practicality. In the early '60s, Gibson formalized their winding process with new machines specifically made for the new humbucker pickup. Instead of winding until the bobbins "were full," the machines could now "count" the number of windings. Due to the even and predictable amount of windings, '60s humbuckers found in "Solid Guitars" had their own unique tonal color. "Epiphone's Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers and our ProBuckers™ are identical in every way except that the Alnico Classic PRO™s have coils that are evenly wound," explains Akers. "The Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups are creamy and smooth with a nice high-end clarity. And of course, they're 100% hum cancelling." Akers notes that the new Alnico Classic PROs™ feature all the critical design appointments that are at the heart of a great "Kalamazoo style" humbucker. "There are certain aspects of the design that are critical to insuring a quality product," notes Akers. "It all starts with the dimensions of the bobbins. The shape and size of the bobbin are critical to how the pickup is going to respond. We tooled up our bobbins for our Pro Series pickups to the exact dimensions of these classic Gibson pickups. Another key ingredient to produce a top quality pickup is the use of Nickel Silver unit basses and covers. This is crucial to achieving the transparency and high-end sparkle needed for a great pickup. This is the one aspect of pickups used in Asian built guitars that most manufactures don't want to pay for. It's more expensive than using plated brass but it makes a real difference. We also use the highest quality magnet wire available, Elektrisola. The thickness of the insulation on this wire also plays a part. We use the thinnest available, single build. Every aspect of these pickups was considered. We specified the correct alloys of metal for the pole shoe, screws, and slugs. The magnets are sand cast Alnico magnets. All these seemingly insignificant parts add up. The Pro Series pickups are extremely well made, high quality pickups." Inventor and Gibson/Epiphone staff technician Seth Lover first applied for a patent for his humbucker pickup in 1957 and quickly recognized that his humbucker had a unique sound. But primarily, his mission was to give guitar players a pickup that brought down the noise without sacrificing tone. Coincidentally, Gibson/Epiphone owner Ted McCarty, who put Seth onto the task of making the humbucker, also needed something to perk up flagging sales of the company's flagship electric, the Les Paul. As the legend goes, the arrival of the humbucker didn't rescue the Les Paul and the "SG" (solid guitar) took its place, arriving to dealers in late 1960. Though the humbucker didn't originally land in the "Solid Guitar", it wasn't long before the humbucker found a permanent home in the SG. Scores of rock, hard rock and metal guitarists embraced the original SG and made it a classic. Now, the Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO and G-400 PRO give you the sound and look of a vintage SG without the vintage price tag but with the added tonal variety that you've come to expect from Epiphone. As with all Epiphones, both the Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO and G-400 PRO come with Epiphone's Limited Lifetime Warranty and Gibson's famous 24/7/365 customer service. Visit your authorized Epiphone dealer and make history today with a G-400 PRO and a Ltd. Ed. "1966" G-400 PRO, both with Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers and coil tapping.


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Sterilizing Your Pet Is Very Important (Part 2)
By Ana Roxanda Godoy
Sterilization of dogs and cats is a win-win situation. It benefits the animals, their owners, and communities. A sterilized dog will live an average of one to three years longer; sterilized cats, an average of three to five years longer. Your pet's life will not only be longer, it will be healthier, increasing your time with your beloved pet. Spaying females helps prevent uterine, ovarian ,and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. The messiness of a heat cycle is eliminated. Neutering males prevents testicular cancer if done early and decreases the incidence of prostate disease. Sterilization makes your pet a better, more affectionate, companion. It lessens their desire to roam, which means they are less likely to get injured or lost.
Sterilization reduces the number of unwanted dogs and cats. While we feel sorry for these homeless, starving animals, they can also become a public nuisance. If you think that San Miguel doesn't have a problem, think again. In 2013, Ecología (the pound) euthanized 770 dogs. Increasing sterilization would significantly reduce the number of unwanted companion animals and the necessity of using euthanasia as population control.
Part 3 of this series will respond to frequently asked questions.


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The cursor is blinking and I have no thoughts in my mind that I can type. So before I began to talk about the winter moods or the same basic old stuff, I would like to share the pictures of Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London, marking 100 years of World War. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the war. Crowds were crazy out there and we went on Sunday (Remembrance Day) but it was so much worth it. To find out more read here.
Moving straight to the recipe of Mutter Paneer Bhurji. When you are in hurry then this subji comes handy. I have made palak mutter paneer bhurji before-it was the combination of two classic paneer dishes- mutter paneer and palak paneer.
- Boil milk in a heavy bottom pan. When it bubbles appear add in lemon juice. The whey and fat will be separated. Take a sieve or a piece of cloth and strain the water of the fat. Add cold water so that lemony taste of paneer is faded. Keep pressing the cloth till no water is left.
- Heat oil in a pan. When hot add in asafoetida, carom seeds and cumin seeds. Add ginger garlic paste, green chillies and onions. Cook till onions are cooked and raw smell remains.
- Add in frozen peas and half cup of water. Cover and cook till peas are soft.
- Mix in all the spices and paneer. Mix and cook cover for 8-10 minutes.
- Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves.


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La Caleta Marine Park: Win-win Conservation by RC Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has formally delegated the management of La Caleta Marine Park to Reef Check Dominican Republic (RCDR). Under the leadership of coral reef ecologist Dr. Rubén Torres, RCDR has been co-managing the park for many years using ecotourism as an economic incentive for fishermen to conserve natural resources. Commenting about his project Dr. Torres said, "La Caleta is a prize-winning model of collaboration between government, NGOs and local communities where local livelihoods, conservation, research, education, and management of marine resources meet for a common goal of sustainably using resources for the benefit of all." At Reef Check HQ we are often asked, "How can citizen-science lead to successful conservation?" La Caleta is one more exciting example that will be a model for the Caribbean and the world. Congratulations to Dr. Torres and his wonderful Board of Directors.


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The introduction of the 2020 Range Rover Evoque was a surprise for the British manufacturer. Yes, it was a gamble, but the British knew what cards they had in their hands. In 2012, when 2020 Range Rover Evoque was born for the first time, many thought it would be a failure. Because? Well, the car had that style and luxury that comes with Land Rover vehicles, but it lacked off-road capability. But, it has been shown that they were wrong. This crossover has attracted more customers than anyone expected. It was even sold to people who were not used to buying vehicles of this brand. With the 2020 Range Rover Evoque, they hope to further increase the number of buyers. Returning to its beginnings, it is hard to believe that 2020 Range Rover Evoque was published six years ago. He always has the same freshness and elegance that isolated him from other similar vehicles. But Land Rover does not want to sit on old achievements but wants to build for the future. With this in mind, they have already started testing the new 2020 Range Rover Evoque.
Exterior and Interior
This 2020 Range Rover Evoque test mule is camouflaged on the front, suggesting that Jaguar Land Rover has an updated fascia on the road. Not only that, but the air intakes seem larger, perhaps to help with cooling. This makes sense, since 2020 Range Rover Evoque is likely to have a turbodiesel and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Not only that, but this mule seems a bit wider than the current 2020 Range Rover Evoque, suggesting a stretched track to increase the area in the engine compartment and the interior. The wheelbase seems unchanged. At the rear, the rear bumper is covered with a black trim with two ports covered with aluminum for the exhaust. The yellow warning sign for high voltage electricity is also clearly visible. Obviously, this suggests a hybrid system. Jaguar Land Rover has already confirmed its foray into hybrid transmission systems, plug-in hybrid systems specifically, so most of the time sticker serves as confirmation. Our photographer was in fact able to shoot two different test mules running evaluation tests, as well as both covered in white camouflage and missing his fuel door. Interestingly, both are covered with more camouflage than the previous tester we saw in February 2017. Our best guess is that these new test mules are closer to the state of production and have redesigned body panels , while the previous model, even it was close. These new testers seem to retain the largest air intakes seen in previous testers, turned off. Again, we bet is to help the cooling of the hybrid powertrain, with a more aggressive look. The updated headlights and taillights will be based on LED technology for a brighter appearance and better night lighting.
While our photographer could not take spy photos from inside the upcoming 2020 Range Rover Evoque, we expect the new luxury crossover to receive the new Land Rover Touch Pro Duo infotainment system. This new system essentially takes all the standard controls normally present in the center console and integrates them into two large screens. The top screen is like a classic Land Rover Infotainment, while the lower part contains the HVAC and Terrain Response 2 controls in an uninterrupted unit. HVAC commands have a dual function depending on the currently displayed page. On the HVAC page, the dual zone temperature controls obviously work. On the Terrain Response page, the choice of terrain and the air suspension system work. The wider track of the new 2020 Range Rover Evoque will add an interior volume and more comfort for the passenger. Elbowroom will improve, giving the luxury crossover a more exclusive set of dimensions. At this point, it seems that the wheelbase does not change, so expect the same amount of legroom. The rear cargo space will improve, but only slightly, thanks to the expanded track. More luxury features are not excluded either. More interior color choices, options and additional features like leather seats with heating and ventilation in the four positions would be a welcome addition, but not surprising.
JLR will continue to use its family of Ingenium petrol and turbo diesel engines. These engines use an all-aluminum construction and are based on a .500cc displacement range, allowing for easy scalability. For 2018, the 2020 Range Rover Evoque received two new four-cylinder turbocharged 2.0-liter. The standard version has 237 horsepower and 251 lb / ft of torque, while the optional high-performance version has 286 horsepower and 295 lb / ft of torque. We hope that both versions will remain unchanged for the next generation of 2020 Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover says the 2.0-liter high performance will push the 2020 Range Rover Evoque to 60 mph in six seconds and up to a top speed of 144 mph. Interestingly, the 286-hp version currently only offered in four-door trim levels Evoque Dynamic HSE and Autobiography. The engines are also accompanied by a more aggressive body that denotes extra power under the hood. It is very likely that the distension method will continue in the next generation. As for the plug-in hybrid version, we expect the 237 horsepower 2.0-liter is paired with the same hybrid system found in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport P400e P400e. Both use a 114 hp electric motor combined with 13.1 kWh ion battery power lithium to propel the SUV up to 31 miles of fully electric conduction and speeds of up to 85 mph. A turbodiesel version of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder is also available in the current generation, but only outside the United States. UU Thanks to the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal, the EPA has repressed diesel engines and their emissions. This makes it harder for automakers to get proper approvals to sell diesel engines.
Price and release date
Regarding the price, there will undoubtedly be changes in the next model. It will go up, but at this point, it is difficult to determine how much. The available version starts now at $ 43,000. The cabriolet, at its basic level, costs $ 53,000. Evoque Landmark Edition costs $ 49,500, while Autobiography is set at $ 66,500. Now, you're probably excited about the upcoming 2020 Range Rover Evoque, but calm down a bit. This set of photos is the first to capture this future SUV. The tests have just started, so 2020 Range Rover Evoque will not be available soon. It will be released early or mid-2019 and will be marketed as 2020 Range Rover Evoque.
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