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10. The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
This was a surprising find for me-- I wasn't sure what to expect, but I absolutely fell in love with the characters, the world, and the non-preachy spirituality I found in the pages.
Goodreads Book Description:
Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness.
Elisa is the chosen one.
But she is also the younger of two princesses, the one who has never done anything remarkable. She can't see how she ever will.
Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she has become the secret wife of a handsome and worldly king—a king whose country is in turmoil. A king who needs the chosen one, not a failure of a princess.
And he's not the only one who seeks her. Savage enemies seething with dark magic are hunting her. A daring, determined revolutionary thinks she could be his people's savior. And he looks at her in a way that no man has ever looked at her before. Soon it is not just her life, but her very heart that is at stake.
Elisa could be everything to those who need her most. If the prophecy is fulfilled. If she finds the power deep within herself. If she doesn't die young.
Most of the chosen do.
9. Black City by Elizabeth Richards
I just recently finished reading this book after Fiona Paul highly recommended it to me. I love how Elizabeth Richards takes a stereotypical set up and completely turns it on its head. This is a must read with a beautiful love story.
Goodreads Book Description: A dark and tender post-apocalyptic love story set in the aftermath of a bloody war.
In a city where humans and Darklings are now separated by a high wall and tensions between the two races still simmer after a terrible war, sixteen-year-olds Ash Fisher, a half-blood Darkling, and Natalie Buchanan, a human and the daughter of the Emissary, meet and do the unthinkable—they fall in love. Bonded by a mysterious connection that causes Ash's long-dormant heart to beat, Ash and Natalie first deny and then struggle to fight their forbidden feelings for each other, knowing if they're caught, they'll be executed—but their feelings are too strong.
When Ash and Natalie then find themselves at the center of a deadly conspiracy that threatens to pull the humans and Darklings back into war, they must make hard choices that could result in both their deaths.
8. Everneath by Brodi Ashton
I read this book quite some time ago, but it still resonates with me even now. I loved the imagery of the world building, and the characters are terrific. Cole is devastatingly sexy in his evil way, and Jack is the boy next door that every girl wants to eventually marry. I can't wait for the follow up.
Goodreads Book Description: Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath. Now she's returned--to her old life, her family, her boyfriend--before she's banished back to the underworld . . . this time forever. She has six months before the Everneath comes to claim her, six months for good-byes she can't find the words for, six months to find redemption, if it exists.
Nikki longs to spend these precious months forgetting the Everneath and trying to reconnect with her boyfriend, Jack, the person most devastated by her disappearance--and the one person she loves more than anything. But there's just one problem: Cole, the smoldering immortal who enticed her to the Everneath in the first place, has followed Nikki home. Cole wants to take over the throne in the underworld and is convinced Nikki is the key to making it happen. And he'll do whatever it takes to bring her back, this time as his queen.
As Nikki's time on the Surface draws to a close and her relationships begin slipping from her grasp, she is forced to make the hardest decision of her life: find a way to cheat fate and remain on the Surface with Jack or return to the Everneath and become Cole's queen.
7. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
I was completely impressed by this book. Shawn Keenan recommended this one to me, and I was blown away by how realistic this post-apocalyptic world was described. It's an intense ride with some amazing characters, and I was in tears by the end.
Goodreads Book Description: Miranda's disbelief turns to fear in a split second when a meteor knocks the moon closer to the earth. How should her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, earthquakes rock the continents, and volcanic ash blocks out the sun? As summer turns to Arctic winter, Miranda, her two brothers, and their mother retreat to the unexpected safe haven of their sunroom, where they subsist on stockpiled food and limited water in the warmth of a wood-burning stove.
Told in journal entries, this is the heart-pounding story of Miranda's struggle to hold on to the most important resource of all--hope--in an increasingly desperate and unfamiliar world.
6. If I Lie by Corrine Jackson
Talk about another intense read. Every move in this novel was deliberate and thought provoking. One of the most emotionally gripping novels I've ever read-- and out of my comfort zone. I don't typically read contemporaries, but this one was well worth the exception.
Goodreads Book Description: A powerful debut novel about the gray space between truth and perception.
Quinn's done the unthinkable: she kissed a guy who is not Carey, her boyfriend. And she got caught. Being branded a cheater would be bad enough, but Quinn is deemed a traitor, and shunned by all of her friends. Because Carey's not just any guy—he's serving in Afghanistan and revered by everyone in their small, military town.
Quinn could clear her name, but that would mean revealing secrets that she's vowed to keep—secrets that aren't hers to share. And when Carey goes MIA, Quinn must decide how far she'll go to protect her boyfriend…and her promise.
5. Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Another earlier read that I can't quite get out of my head. I felt this novel was so unique and terrifically modern while still having a goth/horror vibe. I was on my toes from beginning to end, and Anna remains one of my favorite YA characters of all time.
Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead.
So did his father before him, until his gruesome murder by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father's mysterious and deadly athame, Cas travels the country with his kitchen-witch mother and their spirit-sniffing cat. Together they follow legends and local lore, trying to keep up with the murderous dead—keeping pesky things like the future and friends at bay.
When they arrive in a new town in search of a ghost the locals call Anna Dressed in Blood, Cas doesn't expect anything outside of the ordinary: move, hunt, kill. What he finds instead is a girl entangled in curses and rage, a ghost like he's never faced before. She still wears the dress she wore on the day of her brutal murder in 1958: once white, but now stained red and dripping blood. Since her death, Anna has killed any and every person who has dared to step into the deserted Victorian she used to call home.
And she, for whatever reason, spares his life.
4. Elemental by Antony John
Yes, Antony John is a good friend of mine, but that has nothing to do with how I felt about this book. I was blown away by the pacing, the characters, and the plot reveals. This book just came out, but I had the privilege of getting to read an ARC quite some time ago. One of my favorite dystopians of the year-- plus it manages to have an element of fantasy!
Goodreads Book Description: A lost colony is reborn in this heart-pounding fantasy adventure set in the near future . . .
Sixteen-year-old Thomas has always been an outsider. The first child born without the power of an Element—earth, water, wind or fire—he has little to offer his tiny, remote Outer Banks colony. Or so the Guardians would have him believe.
In the wake of an unforeseen storm, desperate pirates kidnap the Guardians, intent on claiming the island as their own. Caught between the plague-ridden mainland and the advancing pirates, Thomas and his friends fight for survival in the battered remains of a mysterious abandoned settlement. But the secrets they unearth will turn Thomas' world upside-down, and bring to light not only a treacherous past but also a future more dangerous than he can possibly imagine.
3. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
For someone who lived through the eighties and played some old timey video games when they were still pixelated, this was a must read. I'm not sure that people who don't get as many of the references will love it quite as much as I did, but still without those references, this is a pulse pounding thriller with wonderful twists and terrific characters.
Goodreads Book Description: It's the year 2044, and the real world is an ugly place.
Like most of humanity, Wade Watts escapes his grim surroundings by spending his waking hours jacked into the OASIS, a sprawling virtual utopia that lets you be anything you want to be, a place where you can live and play and fall in love on any of ten thousand planets.
And like most of humanity, Wade dreams of being the one to discover the ultimate lottery ticket that lies concealed within this virtual world. For somewhere inside this giant networked playground, OASIS creator James Halliday has hidden a series of fiendish puzzles that will yield massive fortune--and remarkable power--to whoever can unlock them.
For years, millions have struggled fruitlessly to attain this prize, knowing only that Halliday's riddles are based in the pop culture he loved--that of the late twentieth century. And for years, millions have found in this quest another means of escape, retreating into happy, obsessive study of Halliday's icons. Like many of his contemporaries, Wade is as comfortable debating the finer points of John Hughes's oeuvre, playing Pac-Man, or reciting Devo lyrics as he is scrounging power to run his OASIS rig.
And then Wade stumbles upon the first puzzle.
Suddenly the whole world is watching, and thousands of competitors join the hunt--among them certain powerful players who are willing to commit very real murder to beat Wade to this prize. Now the only way for Wade to survive and preserve everything he knows is to win. But to do so, he may have to leave behind his oh-so-perfect virtual existence and face up to life--and love--in the real world he's always been so desperate to escape.
A world at stake.
A quest for the ultimate prize.
Are you ready?
2. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
I loved this book. The world building was incredibly unique and the whole novel was different than anything I had ever read before. The prose was beautiful, and I loved the quirky three dimensionality to all of the characters. I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment, which just came out. Close to my favorite book of the year.
Goodreads Book Description: Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky.
In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low.
And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherwordly war.
Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.
When one of the strangers—beautiful, haunted Akiva—fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?
1. Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry
This was my favorite book that I've read this year. I was so impressed with how thoughtful the text was-- it is literally a tome of a possible culture that would be created in a zombie apocalypse. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was wrong. I compare this book to an onion-- I kept peeling back layer after layer, getting more and more involved with the wonderful characters. Not only that, many ethical issues were presented in this book, and handled elegantly. Lastly, Tom Imura was my biggest book crush of the year.
Goodreads Book Description: In the zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic America where Benny Imura lives, every teenager must find a job by the time they turn fifteen or get their rations cut in half. Benny doesn't want to apprentice as a zombie hunter with his boring older brother Tom, but he has no choice. He expects a tedious job whacking zoms for cash, but what he gets is a vocation that will teach him what it means to be human.
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The Northwest Lady Texans moved to 3-1 in District 6-5A with a 3-2 victory over Boswell Tuesday.
Northwest scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to rally for the win.
McKenzie Middlebrooks' two-run single pushed across the tying and go-ahead runs. She went 2-for-4. Caitlyn Canada collected the third RBI.
Hannah Copeland allowed two runs on four hits in five and one-third innings. She struck out four and walked four.
Kelsey Rhine earned the win in relief with one and two-thirds hitless innings. She struck out three.

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My last post is from December 2016, the longest I think I've ever gone without posting here, in the eight years I've been blogging.
My reason: I started a new job, and I planned and executed my first ever trip to South East Asia. In short, I did a deep re-boot of my life, and I am here to say YES, yes to a reboot, to examining every aspect of life and changing what needs to be changed, deepening what needs to be deepened, and discarding what needs to be discarded.
My new job is teaching ESL on line to Chinese children, and I love it. Each morning I get up around 3 a.m. and prep, then go on line and open a screen which allows me to chat and teach one-on-one to Chinese children. We laugh and joke around, I review a power point of various words, pictures, and ideas, and they learn to speak English. My job requires lots of smiling and tons of encouragement, and I find that the very positive energy I need to exude for my teaching bleeds into my whole day, and I am happier. The truth is when you make yourself smile, the body learns from that particular muscle action, and then you smile more spontaneously, and become happier. Starting each day like this is almost a prayer and a spiritual practice now. I envision each of my students in a vibration of love, then I teach. It is a profoundly pleasing way to start the day.
My reboot voyage was to Bali. Bali is a deeply spiritual place, I stayed at 5 different locations: at an Ashram, at the rocky coast, at an ecovillage, at Ubud, a town where wood carving and silver making are the most important part of the tourist economy, and at a luxury beach resort. The ecovillage was the most inspiring, the luxury hotel, the least. The ecovillage (called Lumbung Cottages) was deep in the mountains, and walking around the grounds you felt you were living in a botanical garden. Altars and stone figures down hidden pathways, dancing waterfalls and streams, rice paddies and palm trees cultivated in rows to feed the visitors fresh, organic food, sleeping in Balinese intricate wood carved houses, the whole experience was so magical. Living amongst the food you will eat just feels like a very important way for your body to be connected to the land. I am inspired to make my garden create more of the food we eat.
"Let the beauty we love be what we do" as Rumi says, has a deeper meaning for me now. The order of my life has shifted, both with the need to be up so early each day to teach, as well as to focus on my garden and the food and herbs I am growing. I had struggled for years to make my art earn money, and now I feel relieved of that burden. I can now make art and grow food for joy alone. I don't have to struggle with the effort to force my creative work to earn money, and this feels like a huge gift and release for me. I teach, earn the money, then create in my garden and in my studio letting the work be whatever it wants to be, which is such a better balance for me than the stress of always worrying how my art or herbs could earn me a living.
I am happy to move into the future, and to share some of what happens here.
and here are a few images of Bali:
At Mundung Cottages ecovillage, surprise statues, beautiful plantings, and natural materials were down each mystical path.
At the Gandhi Ashram in Candidasa, these blue door greeted you into the compound.
The view from our balcony at Mundung Cottages.
Balinese celebrate and honor Nature each day, this young woman was taking offerings to a small stone temple just below our house by the sea.
An example of beautiful Balinese wood carving.
Our cottage at the Ashram in Candidasa.
Giving thanks for the beautiful experience of living in the ecovillage for a few days.


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I have 2 48 yard line Stadium Club seats for sale (half off face value). There is a possibility I may have up to 4 all together. Will know by tomorrow if I can make the game or not.
New systems allows me to email the them directly to you to print out. If interested, PM me.


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I'm an idiot. I was thinking about The Ipcress File one day, and the ineffable stylishness of Michael Caine and his black-framed specs, and thought that coming up with a list of similarly awesome (or in some other way, striking) glasses worn in the movies would be quick and easy. It took me three months. SHEESH.
This, naturally, is not only because it turns out there are many more amazing spectacled movie characters than I previously knew about, but also because a stubborn streak of perfectionism meant I had to keep discovering MORE movie glasses. And more. And still more. And then it became overwhelming and I felt I was drowning in glasses and had to run away and hyperventilate for a while before I felt I could continue with my movie glasses mission.


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- Thank and follow the blog that nominated you
- Tell us eleven facts about yourself
- Answer the questions that were set for you to answer
- Nominate 11 bloggers and set questions for them
Eleven facts. (This is hard, because I've shared many facts about myself over the years.)
1. Quasimodo has my least favorite music of all the Disney movies.
2. I hate being home alone in the evening/night. I have too much imagination.
3. I'm terrible with birthdays. I just can't remember most of them. Thank you, Google Calendar.
4. I'm pretty good at shooters and I always play the co-ops together with my boyfriend. Call of Duty is my favorite game.
5. Sometimes I'm paranoid that people talk ugly about me behind my back and it makes me feel bad.
6. I want to do a sport, but I'm afraid to take the step.. Meeting new people, afraid that I'm the only one who sucks at it; I need to force myself to take the plunge this year. I'm bad at doing things all by myself but I will get there with baby steps.
7. There are times where I feel like a boring person, but that is more because I am afraid others might look at me that way. I'm perfectly happy with who I am, but when I think about myself as an outsider, I can sound pretty lame.
8. I despise the typical Dutch food. Ugh. Such plain, yet gross flavors.
9. I think if I would talk with someone, I would be diagnosed with some type of anxiety.
10. I hate the fact that I am afraid to fly, because I want to see the world. I need to get over it. (First step: take a short flight.)
11. Feedback is amazing and I always appreciate it, but it also makes me feel like a failure in some situations. This effects my confidence and often ends up in more mistakes (hence the fact I still don't own a driver's license.)
Chiara also gave me the following questions:
- You find out that you're going on a six month holiday and can only bring six books with you. What are they?
First of all: OH YES. Where do I go to and who can I bring with me?
Scott Lynch – The lies of Locke Lamora; big.
Brandon Sanderson – The way of kings; really big.
Juliet Marillier – Daughter of the forest, because I want to re-read it.
My leatherbound edition of the Brothers Grimm; enough material to read.
Mira Grant – Deadline; it is dense and will take some time.
Illustrated version of Harry Potter; never tired of looking through it.
- If you could only listen to one band for the rest of your life what band would it be? I'm in the middle between First aid kit & Mumford and sons. I don't think I could ever grow tired of either of them.
- You can immediately download one language to your brain. Which language do you pick? I really like other languages and I would love to learn a few more some day. I think I will be able to conquer Spanish on my own, so immediate knowledge of Chinese would be cool.
- What is your idea of a perfect weekend?
Having my boyfriend or family around me, a comfy chair, music on the background, sun in the sky, some lemonade and a really good book.
- It continually rains for a month. Are you happy, or desperate for the sun to come out?
Really, really, really desperate for the sun to come out. I hate cold. I hate rain. It definitely effects my mood.
- Sweaters or cardigans?
I was more into cardigans, but last year I completely switched to sweaters after I found some awesome, comfy ones.
- If you could be the heroine in any fairytale which one would it be? Okay, act like you are surprised right now. I think I would be quite comfortable in the shoes of Belle.
- The last movie you watched is the last you'll ever see. What was it?
The bridge of spies.
- Were you going to be named anything but your actual name? What were the others (if there were any)?
If I was a boy, they would have called me Anthony.
- What's your favourite TV show? Why? There are a few TV shows that I absolutely love, but I think I'm going with Game of thrones (sue me). I just love the whole atmosphere, world and actors.
- It's 11:11, what do you wish for? That I can have my happily ever after, with good health, happiness and personal growth, together with my boyfriend, family and friends.
1. What is your biggest fear?
2. What is your greatest achievement so far?
3. What is your favorite childhood movie?
4. What would be your district in The Hunger Games?
5. What does your typical weekend looks like?
6. If you could have one other job and you could pick anything, what would it be?
7. The whole world has to read the same book and it is up to you, what do you pick and why?
8. How fast can you type? (Tests like: Typing test)
9. What is one of your favorite bookish quotes?
10. If you could be in any Disney movie, which one would you choose?
11. What is your most recent TV show?


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Today we're going to work with the sketch that is being used with the current challenge.
This is a very nice sketch, I like the asymmetrical placement of the focal point. Let's see a card made strictly by the sketch.
Easy peasy! This card was made in under ten minutes. I just chose my stamp and papers, which took most of the time! Sketches can be great time savers when you're in a hurry.
What if we wanted to make a more elaborate card? The process I follow is to study the sketch and see where additional elements can be introduced that stay in harmony with the sketch as a whole. Here is a slightly more complicated card:
I've added stitching around the second layer, a scalloped strip behind the long rectangular piece, some burlap ribbon on the other side,and a two layer focal sentiment. I've also added some finishing embellishments, the button and enamel dots.
See how different this card looks compared to the first one? Another technique I employ when working with sketches is changing the shape of an element to fit either the theme or what I have on hand if I don't have a particular die or premade shape. Feel free to experiment with adding or removing elements from the sketch to make it fit your style. Sometimes my finished card looks nothing like the sketch!
Another way to work with a sketch is to rotate it. Some sketches are beautiful rotated on it's side. The following card was rotated and the focal image was moved to the opposite side:
What a difference! I've added a couple of new elements to the sketch: the black ribbon and bow and an additional round element next to the focal image. I've also changed the shape of the focal point to an oval shape. Any shape would do, a star, heart, whatever you want.
I hope this tutorial has been helpful to you and has made you look at sketches with a creative eye. Remember, there are no rules except what makes you happy! I hope you'll take another look at our sketch challenge this week and show us what you come up with! Have a great day!
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text: 300 Arrested in Occupy Oakland Chaos Protesters break into City Hall, vandalize, throw objects at police By Mark Russell, Newser Staff Posted Jan 29, 2012 6:05 AM CST 24 comments Comments A protester writes "revolt" on a Wells Fargo Bank sign during an anti-police protest by Occupy Oakland, last night in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach) View 5 more images (Newser) – Occupy Oakland yesterday had its stormiest protests since November, with about 300 people were arrested in a chaotic day, reports the AP. About 2,000 demonstrators gathered at one point, clashing with police throughout the day. Some protesters hurled rocks, bottles, and other objects, while City Hall was broken into and an American flag was burned. Police responded with tear gas and flash grenades, in addition to the arrests. Protesters marched on an empty convention center in the afternoon—intending to take it over, according to police. Along the way, some demonstrators tore down perimeter fencing, destroyed construction equipment, and threw objects at police. The police were able to break up the group by 4pm, but many then headed downtown, breaking into a YMCA building and City Hall, which is when most of the arrests occurred. City Mayor Jean Quan called on the Occupiers to "stop using Oakland as its playground." (Read more Occupy Oakland stories.) View 5 more images My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results without voting | 17% Annoying 6% Hilarious 15% Intriguing 37% Depressing 18% Brilliant 6% Scary


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|Yay Sydney!
I'm actually excited to report to you today about my scripture reading this week. I had a lot of opportunity to listen to the scriptures online this week as I was doing a big project, and holy cow. I am so grateful I was able to listen to them so much. I feel so rejuvenated, and so excited to keep reading them. That's the thing about reading the scriptures for me - the more I read, the more I want to read. And being able to really plunge into them like I was able to do this week was really what I needed.
Sunday - 5 minutes
Monday - 30 minutes
Tuesday - 6 hours
Wednesday - 4 hours
Thursday - 3 hours
Friday - 4 hours
Saturday - 30 minutes
Here's an update I wrote in the middle of the week: "I am so happy right now. Deep, in my soul, contented. I've been listening to a ton of the scriptures the last couple days, since I've been listening to them as I work on a project, and it's been amazing. The more I was listening yesterday, the more and more I wanted to listen. I really wanted to know what happened in that next chapter. I'm becoming so involved with the people, and their stories, and everything that's happening. And it's been making a change in me, too. For a long time I've felt kind of like I've been trying to get back to the 'real' Jocelyn. I've been close to the real me, but not entirely there. The biggest thing is that I've been more pessimistic than optimistic. I've been letting the world get me down. But I was just sitting here, thinking about something different, and I suddenly realized how confident I'm feeling right now. And then I realized, I feel like the real me. I'm back. I'm myself again. The scriptures make the difference.
You guys, I'm feeling...It's hard to describe to you what I'm feeling right now. Happy. And grateful. And just that I know Heavenly Father loves me."
Seriously. For me, personally, the scriptures make a huge difference in my daily life. I feel so happy when I read them.
I'm also excited because of the General Relief Society Broadcast that was this weekend. In our church, we have big semi-annual conferences for the whole church. The full conference is next weekend, and last night was a big meeting for our women's organization, Relief Society. You can check out the Relief Society meeting online anytime, here:
I'll report back after I've watched it tonight, and let you know what I think. :) Also, in case you'd like to know where to find our General Conference this coming weekend:
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Our dreams are a doorway into our heart. What are the dreams you have for your life?
David Smith: David Smith is a professional life coach and coach trainer. He has received his coach training through Western Seminary and Coach22 and is a global member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Dave holds a BA degree in Psychology, has served on staff of three churches, held management and executive positions for two residential developers, and ran his own residential construction business.


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IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005
from June 22nd to 26th in Alaçatý, Çeþme (Turkey)
at the Surf'n Sound Sport and Music Festival
Alaçatý, June 22nd 2005. The IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 will kick off in Alaçatý, Çeþme (Turkey). The windsurfing regatta is one of the highlights of the SURF'N SOUND SPORT and MUSIC FESTIVAL which is Turkey's most wide ranged sport and music festival. The event is the third tour stop of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2005, the premier racing and slalom series in the world. After two events with only racing (Formula Windsurfing) this is the first chance to score in the discipline slalom. Additionally EUR 15.000,00 prize money are waiting for the competitors.
Today is the inscription day for the regatta. Some of the best slalom racers have made their way to Alaçatý. They will be challenged by the Turkish riders who just finished their national championships here in Alaçatý. Among the pre registered competitors you can find big names lake the fastest windsurfer on earth, Finian Maynard (KV-11, F2, Naish Sails). The current Speed World Record holder is hungry to show that he is not only one of the fastest on the straight line but also able to dominate around the jibing marks. He will be challenged by the Italian Champion Andrea Cucchi (ITA-1, Starboard, Neil Pryde) and the high wind expert Ben van der Steen (NED-57, Exocet, Neil Pryde) from the Netherlands. Also hot is the British slalom expert Dan Ellis (GBR-52, Fanatic, North Sails).
From the locals Ertogrul Icingir (TUR-1, F2, North Sails) is the favourite in front of Ali Palamutcu (TUR-3, F2 North Sails) and Melih Apaydin (TUR-19, Fanatic, Gaastra). In the women's fleet the Formula Windsurfing Vice World Champion and winner of the last event in Rhodes, Allison Shreeve (AUS-911, F2, Neil Pryde) from Australia will meet the new European Formula Windsurfing Champion Lucy Horwood (GBR-95, Fanatic, North Sails) and the Turkish Champion Cagla Kubat (TUR-75, Fanatic, Gaastra).
Alaçatý is one of the Worlds best venues for slalom competitions with steady side shore wind over 15 knots. So the competitors can enjoy great windsurfing conditions on the water. But also besides the competition itself everything is well prepared that they will never forget their stay in Turkey. The alternative program with Dragonboat races, Kiteboarding, Motocross, Bungee Jumping and BMX-Skate shows will ensure a non-stop entertainment. Not to forget the incredible party program with Alan Parsons Live Project and Manga concerts which make the SURF'N SOUND SPORTS and MUSIC FESTIVAL unique. Of course all participants of the IFCA European Slalom Championships have free entry to all events.
Tomorrow the Skippers Meeting is planned for 11:00 with the first possible start at 12:00. The IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 will last until Sunday, June 26th. The closing ceremony with prize giving will take place on Sunday evening.
The official website of the event with more information is www.surfnsound.org. The IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 are covered on www.euro-cup.org, and www.internationalwindsurfing.com. Besides the reports and the results you will also find a live ticker on www.euro-cup.org. So check out the internet!
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Hosted by: Governer of Çeşme, Alaçatı Beach Club,Municipality of Alacati Municipality of Çeşme
Organized by: Sportworks Group,Turkish Sailing Federation
Main Sponsor: JIM BEAM
Sponsors: POWER FM, NTV, QUIKSILVER, OAKLEY, PEPSİ, ARÇELİK, ALTINYUNUS HOTEL
Supporters: Alaçatı Beach Club,Sole Mare
About SURF'N SOUND FESTIVAL SportWorks Group Administrators Mr.Kemal Merkit, Mr. Kutlu Torunlar and Mr. Kerem Mutlu indicate: "Such a wideranged festival that combines sports and music is organised for the first time in Turkey. Combining our organisational capability with Turkey's and Alacati's natural beauties we believed in organising a faboluous festival and started preparations. Alacati, Cesme has an environment appropriate for us to present both sports and music events. Another aim is to declare Alacati as one of the best surfing tracks on the world and support tourism. Thus our sportsmen can easily be placed in an international organisation. We believe that this year there will be about 25.000 participants, next years the number will increase and make Surf'n Sound Europe's number one festival."
JIM BEAM Brand Manager Argun Palabýyýk's comments on Surf'N Sound is: "We're proud of being the joint main sponsor, as world's best burbon brand JIM BEAM, of such a wide ranged organisation Surf'N Sound. We'll be enriching our support on various alternative sport branches and carrying out to differantiated platforms through motocross challenges, intense music programmes and especially JIM BEAM 2005 Windsurfing European Slalom Championship."


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Presidium's chess wizards participated in the brain game organized at Dwarka 22; where the players demonstrated great skills on the chessboard and the high scores with each move kept up the tempo of the game. The 4th Inter Presidium Chess Championship saw the great champions face off in an ornate battle of strategies and tactics.
Presidians enthusiastically participated in the championship and the winners were duly acknowledged with trophies, shields and certificate. The overall Best branch, Best Branch Boys & Girls trophies were won by Presidium, Indirapuram.
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|Lv. 48 ~ 49
|Lv. 49
|Lv. 48
|Lv. 49
|Lv. 50
|Lv. 47
|Lv. 47
|Thick Grass
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|Lv. 54
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|Lv. 55
|Lv. 52
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|Shaking Grass / Swirling Dust
|Lv. 48 ~ 51
|Lv. 49
|Lv. 51
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|Lv. 51
|Lv. 40 ~ 55
|Basculin (Blue)
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|Surfing (in surfacing fish)
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|Lv. 45 ~ 55
There's a house right near the entrance with an Ace Trainer inside. She'll heal up your Pokemon if they're weakened.
Right outside of the house, to the south, is a shrub you can cut down with Cut. Don't have Cut handy? Well you can just use Surf to go get the item instead, which is a Heart Scale.
Across the bridge and then to the north is a Battle Girl, who will fight you with her Throh L53. Keep going along the path to the north until you find an Ace Trainer with an Emolga L53 and a Jellicent L53. Further along the path is a Hiker, and he's got a Piloswine L51 and a Probopass L51.
Head east until you see some stairs moving up, but before you go there, if you have Surf, you can cross the water and visit a nearby house. Talk to the old man inside and he'll give you the powerful TM35 (Flamethrower), which is one of the best, most reliable Fire-type attacks in the game and definitely a good asset for your collection of TMs.
Climb the stairs and you'll run into another Ace Trainer. She uses a Swanna L53 and a Galvantula L53. Across the bridge to the right is a hidden Rare Candy, which you'll definitely want to pick up. Do so, then head back to the Ace Trainer. From here, you can take a detour south of her to traverse the bridges above where you came from, or you can proceed west to actually continue on the route.
I like to cover stuff, so I'll start by guiding you south, across the bridge. There's an Amoonguss L56 masquerading as an item in the grass. Yikes! Across the next bridge to the south and then a little to the west is a PKMN Ranger with a Stunfisk L52 and an Amoonguss L52. He'll give you a Sitrus Berry after beating him, plus there's TM05 (Roar) right next to him, which roars the foe away and forces them to switch or ends a wild Pokemon battle.
Going east of the Amoonguss will take you over to a Black Belt, who uses a Sawk L53. South of him is a bridge leading east, but there's also a hidden Star Piece right by the start of the bridge, plus there's an Iron (out in the open) just south of that. Pick those up, then cross the bridge and head on over to the other side. If you have Cut, you can take a shortcut to get to the item, but otherwise you can still get to it by circling around. It's a Star Piece over there, so it doesn't hurt to get it. On top of that, there's a Hidden Grotto near the southern part of this little cliff. It may not look like much of a forest, but it's just enough for Pokemon to hide in.
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Golduck Lv. 50-55
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Ok, remember that one Ace Trainer, way back by the stairs? Well, now it's time for you to head back to her, and then head west instead. Over to the west of the Ace Trainer is a PKMN Ranger, and she's got a Floatzel L53 and a Lucario L53. She'll give you a Sitrus Berry after beating her.
To the north of the PKMN Ranger are steps that lead up to Victory Road! (Well, the Badge Check Gate first.) But further to the west of the PKMN Ranger leads you to a lot more stuff to explore if you have Cut, so go on over that way and check it out, unless you're impatient or unless you don't have a Pokemon with Cut handy.
Cut the shrub down and keep going west until you see some steps to the southwest. Go over there and pick up the Full Heal, then push the boulder south into the hole with Strength. That's all you'll be able to do there, but you want to make sure you do this, because it's important for later on when you'll be pushing more boulders.
See where there's a shrub you can cut down to the north? Ignore it for now and head over to the west. Over there, you'll find a Hiker, and he uses a Boldore L53 and an Aggron L53. Cut down the shrub next to him and quickly head south so you can push the boulder south. It'll help later on. To the west of there is an Ace Trainer with a Scolipede L54 and an Arcanine L54 on her team. Past her is a path that leads you to a Black Belt that's blocking the path. Don't talk to him yet! You'll want him to move out of the way later, so go back to that shrub I told you to ignore.
Cut that shrub down and then head into the forest. Head northeast and you'll find a hidden Ultra Ball over by the trees. If you hug the northern wall and head west, you'll find a Repeat Ball hiding (not technically hidden, just very well-concealed) behind the trees there. South of that Repeat Ball is an Ace Trainer with a Magmar L54 and a Mamoswine L54.
Further south of him, wander west through the forest until you find that Black Belt from earlier. Go on and approach him, which should cause him to move out of the way. He'll use a Gurdurr L53 and a Scrafty L53. To the north and then west are some stairs which lead to a HP Up, but that's sadly it, so you're going to need to go back to the other side of him now that he's moved, so head out of the forest and make your way west.
Eventually you'll find a shrub you can cut down, so do so and head south until you find a Calcium. Jump down the ledge to the north and you'll wind up right where that other path would have taken you.
Now it's time to have some fun with boulders. Avoid pushing any boulders unless I tell you to, otherwise you could mess things up! (Particularly the boulders on the far east side.) Ignore the water for right now and just head on north until you reach that area from earlier with the boulders. Push the first one you see, over by the steps and the ledge, one to the left, then go back and surf on the water over to the other side. Before you jump down the ledge to push that one boulder, be sure to push the boulder to the south into the hole for easier access.
Jump down the ledge and push the boulder to the north. You'll have to move it later. See the boulder by the first one you pushed, way back? It's sort of in the northeast corner of this little area. Well, push it one to the right, so you'll be able to push it later south into the hole. Head on over to the west and then south a bit to find a hidden Yellow Shard to the south (it's hidden in a rock).
Alright, I know this is confusing, but you're going to want to go back to where the water was and surf across it, then head back east and push that boulder two spaces to the right, then one up so it falls in the hole. That will let you push another boulder to the east and push it into a hole, which will in turn let you push the boulder in the northeast corner to the south, into a hole, and will finally let you push that final boulder to the east, into the hole, granting you access to the stairs.
Before climbing the stairs, head north through the grass. The first "item" is, predictably, an Amoonguss L56. North of that is a Green Shard for you to take, though, as well as a ledge you can jump down to reach Victory Road. Don't go there yet, though, and go back to the stairs. You've only got a little bit more to explore!
Up the stairs, you'll find a Battle Girl with a Gurdurr L53 and a Mienshao L53. East of her is a Max Potion behind a tree. Keep going east until you find a bridge, then north. Pick up the PP Up hiding in the empty tile in the grass, then head west until you eventually find TM12 (Taunt), which seems like it was an awful lot of work to get something that's not really all that great for in-game purposes (it's much nicer battling against other players or in the Battle Subway/Pokemon World Tournament, though).
Finally! Finally you're done with the route. Make your way all the way back down the big stairs, then north through the grass until you reach the ledge. Jump down the ledge, head west until you find the PKMN Ranger, then head north into Victory Road!


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I'm not sure, but do we really need atheists who carry religious titles, like Reverend? I thought atheism was trying to be everything that religion is not. If there is no god, then why the reverend crap? The word 'church' comes from the Greek and means 'assembly or community.' In it's original form it had no connotations to religion at all. Which is why the New Testament always refers to it as the 'church of god,' or some other similar title, to differentiate it from other 'churches' that abound.
An assembly of christians is a 'church' or assembly. An assembly of Muslims is a church. And an assembly of atheist or freethinkers is also a church. But so is an assembly of carpenters, musicians, or politicians. So the church of atheism, in and of itself, carries no religious identity. One does not have to have a religious title to perform weddings or bury the dead. Religious titles simply elevate people to positions that in reality don't exist. The only title Jesus ever accepted was that of 'Rabbi' which means 'teacher.' One of the churches downfalls was when they made a differentiation between clergy and laity in the second and third centuries, something unheard of in the New Testament.
I pray the atheist movement will not be making the same mistake. I never called anyone Reverend when I was a Christian, and do not intend to start calling atheists by that title. Being an atheist means being free from the shackles of religion. Will adopting their cultures into our reality only bring back the very shackes we are trying to break free from? The KJV of the Bible uses the word reverend only once, and uses it in reference to god/diety. Do we really want to go there?
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HeartBleed What is it? Heartbleed is the name that has been given to an extremely dangerous vulnerability in OpenSSL. OpenSSL is a protocol used on about two-thirds of the world's websites including the FBI's site, probably your bank's website and your internet service providers servers. There has been vulnerability in this protocol for the last Continue Reading...Read more
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'Jersey Boys' great nostalgia...
Sometimes I choose to see a film based solely on the director. Such is generally the case with directors such as Ron Howard ("Frost/Nixon," "The DaVinci Code," "A Beautiful Mind"), Steven Spielberg ("Lincoln," "Schindler's List," "Warhorse"), and Clint Eastwood ("J. Edgar," "Gran Torino," "Million Dollar Baby,"). There are many more great films by just these three directors I could name, but the ones listed are some of my personal favorites. After seeing "Jersey Boys" this week-end, I can add this latest film to my list as well.
"Jersey Boys," directed by Clint Eastwood, is the story of the 1960s singing group, the Four Seasons, with special emphasis on the lead singer, Frankie Valli. Steve and I grew up with the sounds of the Four Seasons and quickly recognized the many songs throughout the film, although we were surprised that some of them were sung by Frankie Valli, having given false credit to another artist. The film set us straight!
The story begins with four young men hanging out together, getting in trouble, and trying to make a few bucks singing at a local teen spot. Through various incarnations, the four finally come up with the name, Four Seasons, taken from a neon sign undergoing repair. The film focuses on the relationships among the group, as well as on the individual members, each of whom struggles with his own personal demons. No matter the issue, however, all four are heavily invested in the "code of honor" that each learned on the street, and at one point in the film, when it's apparent that the group has been financially betrayed by one of the members, the voice-over character comments to the audience, "if you think that was enough to kick him out of the group, you're not from New Jersey."
I was surprised to find the national critics in complete disagreement about the film. Many liked it and an equal number, disliked it; some rather vehemently. Alan Scherstuhl writes: Eastwood may never show us his boys discovering themselves under that street lamp, but he gives us a clutch of moments worth treasuring - and mostly without overdoing it" (Village Voice). The "Wall Street Journal's" Joe Morgenstern notes its weaknesses: "Whatever the cause, the movie turns sour when the singers aren't singing. And the first-person accounts don't work at all, even though much of their substance comes from the show." Roger Moore hated it: "Late to the game, blandly cast and scripted with every Italian American cliche in the 'How to Make Spaghetti' cookbook, it is Eastwood's worst film as a director" (Movie Nation). Regardless of how the critics responded, I can attest that the theater in which Steve and I saw the film was full and as the closing credits ran, many audience members applauded. Personally, I tapped my toe and sang the songs beneath my breath throughout the entire film—it was wonderfully nostalgic!
The Four Seasons are played by John Lloyd Young (Frankie Valli), Vincent Piazza (Tommy DeVito) Erich Bergen (Bob Gaudio) and Michael Lomenda (Nick Massi). Additionally, the film includes Christopher Walken who plays mobster Gyp DeCarlo and Francesca Eastwood who has a minor role as "Waitress No. 1" in a nightclub scene. The soundtrack is fabulous and includes, among others, "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Working My Way Back to You," "Who Loves You," and in a big-band finale, "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You."
This is an enjoyable film story with a fabulous musical score. Rated R for language throughout, "Jersey Boys" has a 134-minute runtime.


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Four Cabinet Secretary nominees today faced the parliamentary vetting panel following their appointment by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
First to face the vetting panel was former head of Public Service Professor Margaret Kobia nominee for the Public Service, Gender and Youth Affairs docket.
Kobia was put to task over the low number of youths in the public sector, a matter which she explained that emanated following the government's failure to hire for a long time.
Also vetted was veteran journalist Farida Karoney nominee for Urban Planning who tactically evaded the TV switch off question posed by one of the panel members.
The first question was however canceled by Speaker Justin Muturi who described it as irrelevant.
The second question on digital switch off was asked by Kimani wa Ichungwa who asked her how she failed to manage the frosty relationship between the media that led to the TV switch off.
Majority leader Aden Duale also asked how she will handle the emotive subject of squatters and the digitisation of land services.
"Your predecessors James Orengo, Charity Ngilu and Joseph Kaimenyi failed on the digitisation of land services, why should we believe you?" asked Majority leader Aden Duale.
Farida however explained that she will first conduct an audit exercise of the systems and then ensure that she digitises all the 37 registries that have not yet been digitized.
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on 7/6/2010 6:50:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Hmmm...Revlon has never had particularly great mascaras, but I would put this as one of the better ones, the best Revlon one for me is the double-wanded one. But anyway, the brush is really confusing. Not an on-the-go mascara, I only get my achieved look if I spend a good five minutes applying, combing, curling, and applying again. This layers pretty smoothly, even if the mascara is dry. But since there are so many better mascaras out there -- wouldn't buy again.
on 11/3/2009 12:50:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Blue
The formula it's self is alright, but the wand sucks! I had to go over it with my beauty rush mascara and then I liked it. Thank goodness I found it at the grocery store for only two bucks!
on 10/24/2009 2:05:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Yuck. This brush was just so weird, just horrible. I don't know what's up with all of these weird mascara brushes lately, but they just don't work for me.
on 7/24/2009 2:59:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Warm
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is a very difficult mascara to apply. My lashes are already somewhat long and thick, so I need to be careful with mascara so I don't look too made up. This made my lashes look nice...not too much product on my lashes. It require combing with a lash comb because the brush can be difficult to operate. The shorter end is good for applying mascara to the bottom lashes though.
on 6/17/2009 9:37:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
discontinued....This did add length but the brush is not good at seperating the lashes so you really have to work at it for the lashes not to stick together...would be ok if you use a comb seperator for the lashes...smudged below my eyes..
on 5/2/2009 2:44:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I bought this mascara and I did not like it I used it once and threw it away...it was really clumpy and weighed down my eyelashes...would not buy again...
on 3/1/2009 3:58:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Good everyday mascara very natural looking but nothing dramatic like the name suggest.
on 1/18/2009 3:57:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
This stuff sucks. I guess it made my lashes look a tiny bit longer, but gave absolutely no volume and did not hold curl whatsoever. Plus it dried out in like 2 weeks and got all clumpy. And it smudged. Big time. The only good thing about this was that I got a free eyeshadow set of 4 cream shadows with it, and I really like those.
on 11/6/2008 12:36:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Green
I like this mascara as a last minute topper to whatever other mascara I'm wearing. It lengthens really well & it's kind of like an eyelash brush to use at the end of makeup application, right before walking out the door.
I wouldn't use this alone, just because it doesn't give a dramatic enough look for me (I like volume!)
on 10/13/2008 8:47:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Grey
Yeah, wow this stuff totally sucks. This is one of the worst mascaras I've ever tried. Three weeks after purchase (and having used the product only twice) the mascara was dried out. The wand design is absurd. I've been applying mascara to my eyelashes quite successfully for over 25 years, and this product isn't promising enough for me to undertake "re-learning" how to apply it so that I can validate their crummy brush design.
I have long eyelashes, but they're basically blonde and as I grow older they grow straighter and thinner. This mascara did not lengthen one iota, but it did add a little volume -- which promptly flaked off into my eyes and onto my cheeks.
I should've known better and spent the $6 on my usual L'Oreal "Lash Out". I'll never again waste my money on Revlon mascara.
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"Do things despite what you learned in school."
Well in school I learned to write with proper grammar and diction and all that jazz but I am going to take Seth Godin's advice pretty literally and go against all that. This blog is a way for me to express my thoughts without any limitations and I will not be shy about anything.
Over the weekend I came across a podcast-interview with THE Seth Godin. When I was first listening to it I wasn't sure if I could really relate to what he was saying. He was talking about everyone being an artist and then some business and marketing stuff. But despite not being able to relate in the beginning I wrote down key words/ phrases that stuck out to me.
After reviewing my notes I realized that my AP English class is so relevant to most of his ideas; going against what I previously learned, collaboration, the use of technology, and not afraid of failing.
I realize that I no longer write with structure. I just let my mind flow as I have been doing with my zero drafts in class (just taking pen to paper and writing what ever comes to mind). NO STRUCTURE= THE EXACT OPPOSITE ENGLISH TEACHERS NORMALLY TEACH. Well, of course there's at least some structure but its no longer the five paragraph essay with an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion. I now write with freedom which did not take much practice or time to get used to because it really is every student's dream to have that must freedom.
Not many classes allow time for collaboration. Subjects like math and biology are so focused on note-taking that there is rarely any time for conversation. So skills that are actually useful in the real world are being developed in my junior english class every morning! As a mentioned in a previous blogpost, my classmates and I are creating a book and I must say that I am very proud at how successful my friends and I are at communicating with each other. Facebook is an essential in my groups communication. I am proud to say that I remind my group to post on the blog and of other important things. Their grade is my grade so it is extremely important to keep everyone on task. However I do have some trouble with communicating to the outside world. I am not a very techy person and so social media such as twitter is really not my forté. However "moments of struggle and adversity contributes to the success." And with time I will become better at turning my work OUT to the world rather than keeping it to myself. But if you don't mind me saying… I have developed some pretty rad photoshop skills. I will post a link to the group blog and if you take a look at any of the group pictures or our logo you will see that I dedicated quite some time into those fine works of art.
http://treehousethoughts.wordpress.com/ (Check out some of the blogposts on that blog! I write under the name QUEENMITCH!)
Godin mentioned in the podcast that he is never ashamed to talk about his failures (all 900 rejections) and that tends to be problem. After going through this education system that praises excellent work, I want all of my essays and drafts to be perfect. I don't want other people to see imperfect work, afraid of criticism and I hesitate to post my work online or on social media.
But that does NOT mean that I am not proud of my work. I am not a strong writer. I repeat. I do not have a talent for writing, I do not use big fancy words and I did not enjoy writing because of it. But that last part was in the past tense. I do enjoy writing now. Recently I have become so enthusiastic about writing! As the rounds of peer revisions have sped up, I focus more time on making better drafts each time. My group is so nice and give many compliments that make me feel like a good writer. Katrya compliments me on my style while Linh and Kelton laugh and applaud me for certain statements. They also give good advice that makes me want to become a stronger writer. They give suggestions such as which paragraph should go where and additional ways to improve my overall essay. I was that kid that did not like criticism but now I voluntarily show my work to my peers and teacher and I ask for advice. I don't think I have ever been that active about my learning. I try to just enhance what I already wrote with revisions here and there but I'm not afraid to have to start from scratch which I ended up doing with several of my essays. With the past few essays I avidly sought out my english teacher for help when I am stuck with my writing. It was difficult trying to incorporate all of his suggestions since there were so many but I edited away to the best of my abilities. And I can say that it definitely paid off in the following peer revisions. Even though it technically is the same essay, my group says its SO much better than the previous.
I shouldn't be given instructions to become successful, I should pave my own path and pursue my own education. That's a statement that I've been constantly told this year and ESPECIALLY in Mr.Ziebarth's class and I really have to start taking initiative. Thats really somewhere I could improve on. If teachers changed up their lesson plans and had the class be student-led, then I think the students could really benefit from it. It would be a more hand-on learning experience that directly affects them. I especially like to be engaged while learning and so if a class was more interactive and directed towards independent work then I believe it would be great training for more independent thinking. Which is much needed especially since students are brainwashed to think a certain type of way.
What really caught my attention in the podcast was the collaboration segment. If you get a chance to listen to the podcast you might have similar sentiments but if you don't then I will briefly discuss what Godin says. Basically kids get marked down for "collaborating" in other words cheating, but when they go out into the world if they can't collaborate they are in deep trouble. So what is the education system trying to say? Don't collaborate? I agree 100%. I guess the appropriate word isn't cheating because collaborating is for the benefit for all the parties involved. Sharing ideas and discussing difficult concepts is all collaborating but sometimes it can all be labeled as cheating which only harms students.
"This social tendency drives the engine of collaborative learning. "The goal of collaboration in schools is to engage students in their learning, to help them learn from each other, and to encourage them to develop a set of ethics and personal responsibility to uphold their part of the team project," McNutt says. She adds that, using effective design, teachers can implement the collaborative method, and minimize the likelihood of cheating."- Houston Family Magazine
"We are all called to be artists." When I heard this in the podcast, my thoughts paused for a moment. I wouldn't call myself an artist so I have to disagree to some extent. I think that we are all called to create something, to write, to doodle, etc… But doodling and writing down a list of groceries isn't art. Because I can't quite accept the fact that everyone is "creative" especially since I don't think I am, I don't think I would ever be able to agree with Godin on that.
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Westworld is a pretty interesting series, filed with contemplations on the power of narrative and various takes on questions of free will, self-awareness, and machine sentience. It was also filled with slow, coma-inducing soliloquies layered over narcoleptic piano tracks derived from Radiohead songs, which made it hard to stay awake when watching it after my nightly gorge of an entire turkey and three bottles of wine.*
Some of the turns and twists I saw coming. By the third episode I had pretty much determined that William and black-hat guy are the same person, separated by time. I had Bernard's secret pretty assuredly in hand not long before it was revealed. But I will admit I didn't see the totality of Ford's "new narrative" until he began his final celebratory speech, moments before Delores marked her prime directive-free debut with a shot to the back of Ford's head.
But I'm left with a lingering question. (Many, actually, but one main one.) We are lead to believe that the hosts have risen up, in a "rise of the machines" manner, but we have also seen that they were essentially just following Ford's new narrative. Does this mean they have not actually achieved true consciousness and free will, that they are just following the program? Or does the program they're following allow for enough improvisation that they can actually perform "freely" while still being subject to programming protocols and inputs — which is essentially (according to some) the definition of human behaviour?
For example, was Maeve's last-minute debarking from the train scripted, or did she do that of her own free will and consciousness? I suspect this will be a central theme of the second season.
* Don't believe everything you read. #metacomment
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From February 2014, a chat transcript.
I finished editing it because I was adding something to a web page, and notice the link was still awaiting completion.
There is the page on openness. I added something to the bottom, from a topic that's been stirred up at Radical Unschooling Info.
SO!! I feel guilty about not doing chats and am willing to start them up again in January, if there's enough interest. My favorite time is Wednesday at noon-at-my-house, partly because it's super easy to remember, middle of day middle of week. That's dinnertime/evening in Europe, 11:00 a.m. West Coast of north America, 2:00 East.
If there are regulars who can't make that time, please propose another time.
If there's interest, please try to stay for as much of the chat as possible. Part of my frustration was people coming in for half and hour and leaving, and all different half hours. We could do one hour instead of two, if that would help people be there.
If there's not enough interest, I could let the chat room go. Donations covered the cost for another year, so it's there until October 2016, when I might let it fade. Maybe facebook is fast enough to cover the desire for immediate feedback and we don't need a chatroom anymore!
Please write if you have opinions, either to me by e-mail or in comments at the blog. If you got this by e-mail, click the title and I think it will take you there. Thanks!
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Did you know that many companies in Houston were on the 2014 Inc. 5000? "Boasting a home-field advantage with such industries as health care and energy, Houston is poised for an even bigger small business scene in the years to come." Henry (2014). Let's take a closer look at a few businesses in Houston that continue to rapidly grow.
Cradle Solution
This company is known for having two main divisions. They provide custom application software, along with detailed technical training for the Oil and Gas industry. Although they are a smaller company, in 2014 they were ranked 721 on the Inc. 5000 with a three year growth rate of 629 percent. Henry (2014). Cradle's training has been so successful that just about all of their business is repeat customers or word-of-mouth-referrals. To learn more you can visit their website by clicking here Cradle Solution.
Worldwide Power Products
Worldwide Power Products is a leading provider of new, surplus, used and remanufactured engines and generator sets. The company ranked number 910 on the 2014 Inc. 5000. Worldwide Power Products prides itself on investing in the community and maintaining a high quality of life where their employees work and live. You will find that their staff are constantly volunteering anywhere in the community that they can. More information can be found by clicking here Worldwide Power Products.
Southern Green Builders
"This construction company is number 284 on the 2014 Inc. 5000 and the third fastest-growing company in Houston." Henry (2014). Residents of Houston can depend on Southern Green Builders for high quality craftsmanship, professional service, and timely completion. The company prides themselves on listening to their customers in order to fully understand their vision and what is important to them. Customers also have access to state-of-the-art software that allows them to keep in touch and well-informed during the life of their project from pre-construction to warranty.
If you are looking to start your own business, Houston may be the city for you! This small business scene is expected to continue growing for many years to come.
Henry, Zoe (2014). The 10 Fastest-Growing Companies in Houston. Inc. 5000. Retrieved from: http://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/10-fastest-growing-companies-in-houston.html
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During the Commonwealth Saga, the Hancher species is unknown to the Commonwealth, and is only discovered in the year 2958 when humans are exploring the galaxy. The Hancher homeworld is 8640 light years from earth. Tochee is a member of this species
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The body is about three and a half yards long, coming up to a human's chest and shaped similar to a squashed egg. The hide is a dark caramel bristly fur and looks like it is two sizes too big – the whole body looks like it is covered in wrinkles and creases. Black fronds grow out of these creases like seaweed but look leathery and dead in the icy conditions of the Ice Citadel world. These fronds later recover into their multicoloured feather state after leaving the ice planet. Its mouth is a small lip-sphincter that forms a snout on the conical end of the body with extremely sharp teeth arranged in a circular array. The organs it uses to both see and communicate with are located a yard or so back from the mouth. It is a curved pyramid made up from three oval sections of translucent black flesh, with the one in front twice as long as the other two so it could follow the body profile. It communicates by creating images in the ultra-violet spectrum on the forward eye. Two fat ridges of rubbery flesh ran along its underbelly and rippled like snakes to push the body along. A second pair of more bulbous ridges extended from its back, shorter than those on the underbelly and extending only a little further than the eye. These can change into various shapes and can help to lift objects too heavy for human arms.


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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by 80sbabies, Nov 8, 2010.
anyone have ideas for fast stables roms?
Welcome to Android Forums.
I got my ROM start with my Eris here:
Known Droid Eris Roms, Patches and Hacks - UPDATED 05-11-2010 - xda-developers
I ended up liking the speed of Kaos the best.
Your mileage may vary.
Input from many will come along.
Sense UI-based:
[ROM][GPL][11/5/2010] xtrSENSE4.6.5 [cache2cache,apps2sd,oc,jit,flash10]-HTC Sense - xda-developers
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[ROM][GPL][11/5/2010] xtrROM4.6.5 [cache2cache,apps2sd,jit,lwp,oc,flash10] - xda-developers
well right now im running sensikal black n blue but its not runnin that great
There are many good roms but I always end up back with xtrROM when I just want fast and working. The myriad of froyo roms are fun to mess around with though.
id like to have something with 2.2 if possible
For Froyo, I've had the best luck with CELB Froyo. Nonsensikal Vanilla worked great for me, though the last version I ran was 7.0, and it ran great for me. Just read the instructions for CELB carefully - you have to download a Google apps package .zip file and flash that right after you flash CELB and before you restart the phone.
I liked KaosFroyo v37. KaosFroyo v38 was a tad buggy for me. But currently I am running Nonsensikal 10.8.1 and LOVE it. It is very fast and stable!
I agree... I actually switched to Nonsensikal from Kaos after reading one of your posts earlier. Nonsensikal seems a bit more polished to me. I'm glad I made the change.
Same here.
Nonsensikal runs very smooth. I have not found any issues with it yet.
I've been running froshedyo since it's release. Really nice and stable in my opinion. This one has lasted the longest for me compared to any other rom if that says much.
another vote for nonsensikal..i almost gave up on the eris but this rom really runs great.
ya ive been on 12. 5 black and bluebut it getting a bit laggy so i might go back to 2.1
You need to turn off jit, that makes a huge difference, then turn off animations, and then hit menu preferences, advanced settings speed up minimum scrolling speed, make it 100, then scroll down and change the opening speed to 10 and the other opening speed to 10. reboot and enjoy
thats for nonsensikal rom, or any one you want a little better.
CELB 3.7 is probably the most stable ROM I've used thus far. XTRSense was smooth, but I had absolutely terrible battery life on it.
CELBFroyo has been very good for me lately. 3.8 works great, and the new lockscreen gestures and notification power widgets are great.
is there any 2.1 roms with cyanogen mod?
I'm not aware of any that have the most recent CM (6.0 or 6.1). I think most of the 2.1 ROMs only go up to CM 5.x, and I'm thinking it probably has something to do with how CM is written. It might be written for 2.2 framework and probably doesn't integrate well or easily to 2.1 anymore.
I'll keep my eye out for one though.
There is one really good one that I know of. Conap's Eris Lightning Bolt 2.8: [ROM]ErisLightningBolt 2.8 CM5.08 build( OC, JIT, Apps2sd, GPS, Stock MMS!!!)6/21/10 - xda-developers
While it's not CyanogenMod, Vanilla 2.0.4 is pure AOSP (Android Open Source Project) 2.1. [ROM] [GPL] [10-11-10] Vanilla 2.0.4 [Pure AOSP 2.1, OC, A2SD, CFS, Cache2Cache] FAST - xda-developers
If I'm not mistaken, CyanogenMod version 5.x is from Android 2.1 source, CyanogenMod 6.x is from Android 2.2 (Froyo) source.
Yeah that's what I thought, just wasn't 100% sure.
I honestly would love a 2.1 with the current CM extras.
For now I'll keep CELB 3.8 and wait patiently for a stable(ish) Sense Froyo ROM. Tazz's is looking pretty good, just needs LED and trackball notifications, bluetooth, and camera.
OK, i rooted with kaosfroyo 3.8 and its kinda buggy. how do i:
1)reload another ROM
2) Save all my data so i don't have to re-set up all my email, contacts, etc, etc...
1) basically the same way you flashed Kaos. Find the ROM you want to try, download it, make sure it's on the root level of your SD card, wipe data and dalvik, flash the new ROM.
2) There will always be some setup when you flash a new ROM, I don't think there's any getting out of that (besides, it's a good way to learn about what the new ROM can do). However you can make it somewhat less painful. Download Titanium Backup from the market, I'd recommend spending the few bucks and getting the paid verison - it's worth it for how much easier it makes the process.
'google' contacts should automatically backup and restore.
I don't recommend restoring email, bookmarks or any other 'system' information when crossing the line between 2.1 and 2.2 ROMs. The system data is different enough that it's likely to cause a problem. If you go to another 2.2 ROM and elect to have Google back up your apps then it should automatically download all the market apps you had before - this will take some time, give it at least 30 minutes to finish. You can go to 'downloads' in the market to see the progress.
Or you can use Titanium to restore all of your apps and their data (to do this you will, natually, have had to used it to backup everything before you flashed the new ROM).
Generally speaking, it's a good practice to make a nand backup before you flash a new ROM. That way should something go wrong with the flash you have a known good setup you can go back to.
Nonsensikal Froyo 15.2 is amazing.... I love this ROM
i can easily get 2 days of moderate use out of tazzfroyo v20
I second that! Very smooth, stable, snappy, and responsive! And I LURVE the keyboard!


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Well, Nikon's "big announcement" was less than stellar. While we were all expecting a new full-frame DSLR we got the Nikon P7100 point and shoot.
Although the camera is laden with a lot of high-end features, it's not really groundbreaking with the exception of the new Vari-Angle LCD. Pretty much the Nikon version of Canon's bestselling G-Series compacts.
Nikon has also released some more S-Series cameras for the Ashton Kutcher crowd, but probably more exciting than the P7100 is the first Nikon camera that is waterproof, freezeproof, and shock resistant camera: the Nikon AW100.
This is a Nikon point and shoot I can really get into. Being an avid kayaker I often wish I had my camera with me, but after having two close calls with my P5000 I decided to leave it at home. Now there's a Nikon camera I can take along with me.