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The ex.. she makes me nuts.
She abandoned her family because she was 'bored' and 'unhappy' (direct quotes), and to make it worse, she left on her (my) son's birthday, to go be with a guy who can't stay out of run in's with the law. Someone she went to high school with, and dated, in like the 8th grade. A "friend" they all knew. She up and packed a suitcase and moved 8 hours away.
She does nothing anymore. We suspect she's on drugs, because she looks 50 years old and weighs about 80 pounds, and carries that hard edge in her face that meth users so often end up with.
She's moved about 6 times in the last three months.
She's never sent child support, never bought a pair of jeans for the beginning of school, never supplied a package of pencils, never even sent him a Christmas present.
She calls every night, and he placates her enough to get her off of the phone. The conversations usually last about ten minutes, and that folks, is what makes her a "good mother".
I'm the bad guy though. I spend time with him.
Schedule mom and son dates, make sure he goes to school, helps him with his homework, takes care of him when he's sick, I buy him the games he's so addicted to, make sure he has clothes, food, shelter, and all the little necessities that come along with life.
I make sure he talks to his biological mother, even when he doesn't want to.
I've made sure she was able to see him when the opportunity was available
(which is seldom actually)
She won't get a job, she refuses to take care of him in any way at all.
She says she won't send anything "because it won't count in court".
Really? You care what the court thinks, but God forbid you put that aside for a moment to take care of your child's needs and wants.
She blames us for everything. If my (her) son stands up to her a little and tries to talk to her about what she's doing, that's us "brainwashing him".
If we do something to try and force her to do something for him, that's his dad's "control issues" surfacing.
If we refuse to let him stay with her because she's living in an RV with no electricity or water, that's us "keeping him away from her".
OMG the list is just endless.
We've talked in depth about her, and he is not blind to who and what she is.
My (her) son's insight on her totally amazes me. He is wise beyond is 13 years.
I've heard stories of her abusing his dad, verbal domestic arguments, how there was never any peace in the house because of their drinking (he no longer drinks) stories of her hitting, or attempting to him with a car, on and on and on.
He's a good kid. Rarely gives me any trouble, and usually it's small thing.. missing a homework assignment, not taking out the trash.. stuff like that.
He is to the point where he just really doesn't want to talk to her anymore, and I can't say I blame him.
He doesn't talk to his dad about the issues, because the mere mention of her immediately raises his blood pressure, but on our mother/son adventures, he pours his little heart and mind out to me about her, and how she was and is now.
My mother was a lot like his, so I can relate.
I've known her 25 years, and I expected better than this from her, but she does nothing but play the blame game anytime she's confronted about anything. Everything is always someone else's fault.
I confronted her yesterday, and told her she really should appreciate me.
I have tried to be an ally for her and my son. Even when she was talking shit, and dragging my name through the mud, I still made sure to keep her updated on his life, made sure they were able to talk or see each other, and what did she do to thank me? Talk about me like I was a horrible villain in her life story.
She would be "home" with her son and his dad if it wasn't for me.
She tells our son that "she just thinks about how life would be if she was here and I wasn't"
She makes little jabs at me, like when I was sick, she said "Well have the kids wait on you, and climb up in my big ol' comfy bed and rest".
Her bed huh? Nope.
Things like "I used to talk to my son before he went to school, after he went to school and at night, but that was before you moved in"
Sorry, I don't keep the kid away from the phone. He can use it at any point.
Tells me thank you for what I'm doing for "her broken family"
Noooo… this is my family, and we're doing pretty damn good.
Uses phrases like "this fucked up situation" to describe our relationship lol
It's neverending.
I generally keep my opinions about her to myself when it comes to our son, but when my son asks for my honest opinion about something, that's what he gets.
I just needed a place where I could say all of this out loud. Some days it makes me crazy, but the days when she doesn't call, we are a happy, normal, drama free family.
Some days I wish she'd disappear all together… ughhh….
In other news, I've decided this is the rudest city in the entire state. I've noticed one thing about people in this area since I've moved here.. They're hateful. This whole city is just rude.
I come from a small town where people say please, thank you, excuse me, have a great day, I apologize, how ya doing.
The people here.. wow. Not only do they not say these things, they run into you (literally) in stores, cut you off in traffic, step on your toes in a crowded aisle and just keep going like nothing happened.
They are unhelpful, and just flat out unfriendly and rude. I've not met one person here who I've found approachable, much less friendly. Needless to say, I won't be having any friendly get togethers on the patio this summer.


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Arc of Triomf
The Arc de Triomf (Triumphal Arch) is an archway structure in Barcelona. The arch is made with red bricks and has a Moorish Revival style. It was built in 1888 to act as the main entrance to the Universal exhibition (a World Fair), and was designed by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas.
Initially, the Barcelona authorities had planned to build a replica of the French Eiffel Tower but eventually disgarded this idea in favor of the arch. The arch is located between the Passeig de Sant Joan and Passeig de LluĂs Companys, at the end of a promenade leading to the Ciutadella Park.
The front frieze contains a stone sculpture engraved with the words, "Barcelona rep les nacions" (meaning "Barcelona wlcomes the nations" in Catalan). This was designed by Josep Reynés.
The brick structure is 30 meters high and, unlike other triumphal arches with military markings, it has more civilian characteristics.


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|The color story of a living room I am working on.
Off to do some more sourcing!
BTW: How do you like the new logo? Yes, I suffer from new logo every 6 month syndrome, but I think I have nailed it this time!
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LOVE the new logo and the paisley fabric! Congrats on it all, sounds like you are one busy gal these days, which is awesome!
Ah, I didn't even link the doodle into the whole picture of possibly really putting that into a line. So exciting and can't wait to hear more about your office too! I love the fabrics that you've pulled together.
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OMG...I am loving that large paisley fabric!!! Too death! I was wondering when I saw the room where it came from....


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Resolved: An adolescent's right to privacy ought to be valued above a parent's conflicting right to know.
I am offering the following analysis free of charge to high school Lincoln-Douglas debaters. However, as specified under implied copyright laws, no debate brief developer or publisher may use this analysis without my permission. Also, if you use this info in your cases, please e-mail me a copy of them. Don't worry, I'm not going to pirate them, but I just feel that if I give you free information, you should return the favor.
Unlike the last bimonthly resolution over globalism, which resembled the Jan/Feb resolution of last year, this topic has no parallels. I know all the briefs you read on various topics say that all the topics are unique, but this resolution truly escapes the humdrum conflict of the individual versus the state. The conflict boundaries of this topic, with a couple of notable exceptions, occur almost entirely within the family.
This resolution is, to say the least, philosophically problematic. Traditional philosophy seems to exclude the rights of the child from its scope. Most likely, you will have to take a generic philosophy, such as Locke's Social Contract, and show how children are coverered or not covered under the bounds of specific rights.
The following definitions are not from any dictionary, as they are simply meant to highlight the differences between the Aff and Neg perspective. For your cases, consult a real dictionary.
Here are some Affirmative Value possibilities and their related arguments: (I have presented them in what I think to be descending order of strength)
Here are some Negative Value possibilities and their related arguments:
Whichever side you are on, be willing to grant some ground to the other side. The judge probably doesn't expect you to uphold privacy/the right to know as absolute, and will most likely reject an attempt by your opponent to make you do so. On affirmative, be ready to claim that although parents sometimes must violate their adolescent's right to privacy, we shouldn't deny adolescents rights as a group just because of a few situations. On negative, argue that although privacy is important, it is not absolute and must sometimes be subjugated for safety.
Have fun, and be sure to use the judge's inherent bias (depending on whether or not he/she is a parent or college student) about the topic to your advantage.
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Portland Cars and Coffee Back in Action May 16th
Monday, May 11, 2015
Cars and Coffee is simply a collection of car nuts that can just show up and see and be seen with some beautiful cars. There is no charge and the only requirement is you not be a wing nut and do burn outs, have fun, and respect the space and the vehicles.
According to the group's website:
Portland Cars & Coffee has been going strong for over 7 years. Originally laid out in a small parking lot with a group of friends getting together, They are now surpassing 400 people attending regularly. the goal is to share automotive passions w but more importantly just to get together and share a Saturday morning with friends to catch up on life. Oh, and have some coffee too.
World of Speed is in Wilsonville in just 6.6 miles from the old location in Tigard so the concerns that is was going to be too far away have been put at ease. Portland Cars and Coffee started in Jantzen Beach, immediately moved to Bridgeport for two years, and then most recently was in Tigard for four years Why World of Speed? It's awesome. But, beyond that completely unsubstantiated reason, it has the space we they looking for (it's a big task to be managing a 500-700 car show every weekend), and it's a much better set up and they won't have to park around buildings and businesses.
Oh, there will be coffee!
Inside World of Speed's atrium, attendees will have access to bathrooms, chairs, tables, and a small coffee stand catered by Elephants Deli. During gorgeous weekends there are plan to have coffee trucks on site to help make sure there's enough coffee to keep everyone awake. One of the issues with our previous location was parking. They will now have approximately 300+ spots, plus street parking.
Anyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the day and the vehicles. The PDX Cars and Coffee Facebook page also has more details.
Related Slideshow: The 10 Worst Vehicles in the Last 30 Years
2002 BMW 7-Series
We have all become used to all the high-tech gadgetry in today's vehicles and even the computer mouse type designs to control the gauges, BMW was ahead of the curve on its I Drive system it introduced in their flagship 7 series. Maybe even a little over its skis too as it required a two-day training session for the public relations staff that handed out the cars to the media just to understand the complexities.
Owners complained vigorously about how difficult it was to use and eventually just tried to avoid it altogether. The 2002 was also a huge overhaul in the exterior styling as well. When the tarp was taken off the new 7 the front and side view was astonishingly beautiful. The rear view…? Well, let's just say Kim Kardashian would have been jealous. It wasn't at all what the BMW buyer wanted.
Subaru Baja
This vehicle has been making an ironic sort of comeback in popularity. It's really so impractical and ugly that it now has a great kitsch following. The Baja really didn't know what it wanted to be. It wasn't really a sedan and wasn't really a pickup. Instead of offering the best of both worlds it offered less of both.
There was no middle seat in the back to make room for the rear section to fold forward. The problem there too was that only a portion of it folded forward. It was a nice little truck to drive but it was really a truck with a tiny bed that couldn't really haul anything.
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Saturn Ion
This was one sad little car. The quality was terrible - it was horrible to drive with no road feel, power or handling. The interior was badly laid out and all the plastic pieces made it feel like a hot wheels car (without the cool track).
The Ion was manufactured by General Motors between 2003 and 2007. In February of 2014 it was on the list of GM vehicles recalled because of faulty ignition switches. In 2004 after being saddled with and unexpected long term loan of the 2003 Saturn Ion, Car and Drive Magazine wrote of its experience, "Anxious to drive Saturn's all-new little guy, we were soon anxious to get rid of it. Not one editor could say he or she liked the car, which, according to our road test, had a 'pigheaded transmission, anxious steering, bar-stool seating, muddled styling, [and a] cyclopean dash.' The acceleration numbers didn't make it any more popular."
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Fisker Karma
This may seem an odd choice to be on a worst list as it is stunningly beautiful but as Donald Sutherland's character uttered in the movie The Dirty Dozen when looking at the troops, "Very pretty, General. Very pretty. But, can they fight?" That's what it felt like driving the Fisker and the answer was no.
It was the brainchild of the Henrick Fisker who was responsible for designing the BMW Z8 and served as design director for Aston Martin. The first car to be produced by Fisker Automotive was the Fisker Karma, a hybrid luxury car which debuted in January 2008 at the North American International Auto Show with great fanfare. It was supposed to hit the market in 2009 but that date was missed. The Fisker Karma production was launched in November 2011.
What really gets the Karma on the list is the huge over-promise, under-delivery element. Fisker was given access to $529 million by the Department of Energy as part of the green initiative. It was going to be the Tesla beater but while Tesla has already paid back it's loan, Fisker declared bankruptcy in 2013 with only 2,450 units built and $193 million of the DOE loan gone. Fisker Automotive was acquired by China's largest auto parts company, and plans to restart production of its Karma. It will also complete the half-finished development of a second model, according to a senior executive.
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Cadillac Allanté
This widely expensive Cadillac roadster was heavy, unwieldy and had a convertible top that required two people to take it off and store in the back. It was GM's attempt to compete with the European two-seater sports cars like the SL500. In a word, Fail. GM had the bodies made by Pininfarina in Italy and then finished up the rest of the production in Detroit.
The Allanté was manufactured from 1986 until 1993, with roughly 21,000 units built over a seven-year production run.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Chrysler TC by Maserati
Not to be outdone by GM, Chrysler decided to get in on the European styling by offering either a bad Chrylser or a very bad Masertai. It was hard to determine which manufacturer looked worse. Chrysler's TC by Maserati was based on a modified second generation Chrysler K car and introduced at the 1986 Los Angeles Auto Show.
After two years of development delays, the TC became available in late-1989 and 7,300 units were manufactured by the time production ended in 1990. All cars sold as 1991 models were actually manufactured in 1990. Lee Iacocca, who did a lot of good things at Chrysler and sold a lot of books, was a proponent of the new model "to change the way the world looked at Chrysler" and to create a new image for the automaker.
The problem was it reminded people more of a Chrysler Lebaron which was much less expensive than a Maserati.
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Plymoth Prowler
Chrysler, in the mid 90's thought what every older driver wanted was to remember the 50's hot rods, so it came out with its super cool, hot-rod-looking Plymoth Prowler. It was a real retro looking roadster with the open wheel front end and the big rounded rear fenders.
The designers were said to have been given free rein to develop whatever hot rod, sports car they could create. The Plymouth Prowler was produced for the 1997 and 1999-2001 model years. After the Plymouth name was discontinued in 2001 the Prowler was sold as a Chrysler Prowler for the 2001 and 2002 model years.
Besides the complete lack of vision out of the car, the worst feature was that it was all hat and no horse…as in horsepower. It looked as if it was like the hot rods of old but was "under" powered with a standard 3.5 liter, V-6 engine producing a paltry 250 horsepower.
Just the word conjures up the USA pride in the fact that, while maybe we built some crummy cars over the years, at least we weren't responsible for this little high maintenance proletariat transportation device.
In 1985, Malcom Bricklin began importing the Yugo GV to the United States. Spending any seat time in this vehicle was scary to say the least. Built in Soviet-Bloc Yugoslovia, it made its U.S. debut at the 1984 Los Angeles Auto Show. At time it looked is if the little hatchback offered buyers some value with a 55-hp engine that was capable of 30-mpg fuel ratings and a 110-mph top speed for just $3990.
But the old saying was never truer than with the Yugo, you really do get what you pay for. Most car companies take a less dramatic way to end production than the Yugo that was built at the Zastava's Kragujevac factory. The factory that was suspected of making weapons and military vehicles was bombed by NATO forces during a Kosovo air-raid. That was mercifully the end of its car-manufacturing days.
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Pontiac Aztec
It was a tough call which GM vehicle would get the number one slot but the horror that was this ugly SUV seemed to be generated by multiple layers of incompetence rather than the complete disregard for the consumer as our number one choice.
Like the Baja, the Aztec has taken on a new cult status with one of television's greatest characters driving it. But even Walter White from Breaking Bad and his bad ass fedora could not save the Aztec from being a hideous vehicle. It was something of a crossover vehicle but did neither well and its plastic exterior made it the butt of many a joke and conversation.
It's likely that when Pontiac marketing reps determined giving one away to the first Survivor winner they thought of all the great press they would get. However, following the finale of the show, Howard Stern went on the air the next day and talked about what an ugly vehicle it was and that even if they gave him one, he wouldn't take it. GM forecast sales of up to 75,000 Azteks per year, and needed to produce 30,000 annually to break even. Just 27,322 were sold in 2001. The Pontiac Aztek was sold from 2001 to 2005.
Cadillac Cimarron
It used to be, General Motors buyers would work their way up the GM family of cars and when they really "made it", they bought a Cadillac. The emblem on the front of the car meant more than just designating what brand the car was but showed off what the driver had achieved in his or her lifetime.
In the mid 80's the GM bean counters had such disregard for their customers and the brand significance they put out the Cadillac Cimarron. The Cimarron was simply a rebranded version of GM's entry-level product of the time, the Chevrolet Cavalier. The fake Cadillac didn't exhibit any traditional Cadillac styling features and other than Cadillac badges, was virtually identical to the Cavalier. Both the Cimarron and Cavalier were built on the same assembly plant in South Gate, California and Janesville, Wisconsin.
It was first introduced in 1981 for the 1982 model year, and sold through 1988. During its seven-year model run, 132,499 were built and those responsible should make a pilgrimage to each household and apologize. It's hard to say what the biggest problem was with the car itself. The meager 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine with just 88 horsepower (in a Cadillac!) didn't help. The worst was likely the arrogant price tag of twice that of the Cavalier with the Cadillac version selling for $12,000.


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Jacqueline Fa'amatuainu, University of Auckland
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations in Lima over the first two weeks of December continued in the wake of Typhoon Hagiput, which barreled through the Philippines. This progress was necessary to deliver outcomes at Lima that could intensify the conditions necessary to pave the way to reaching an agreement in 2015.
The Lima decision is a significant departure from the traditional international climate regime, in which emissions reductions apply only to a subset of country Parties – the Annex I countries (industrialised nations). The expanded scope of the Lima decision to include all Parties under a common legal framework fulfils the promise made in the 2011 Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP).COP 20 agreed on two outcomes: the Lima Call for Climate Action and the draft elements for the 2015 agreement. A cursory look at this modest Lima decision leaves many important issues unresolved. The substantive contents of the 2015 agreement will need to be ironed out in Paris. And, all Parties will need to work out what to put forward in their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) over the next 12 months towards the new agreement at the climate change summit in Paris. There is less common ground on the contents of the agreement and whether national commitments will be inscribed in the agreement. At this stage in the negotiations, the emissions reduction targets contained in the INDCs to the UNFCCC will need to be submitted by the end of March 2015. There is also an expectation that the draft negotiation text for the 2015 agreement will be prepared before May 2015.
There is, however, residual hope for developing states in general and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in particular. Of undoubtedly greater benefit for developing countries is that both progress towards the implementation of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage and the Lima Call for Climate Action, which hopes to enhance the implementation of climate action, made its way into the Lima outcome. Developed country Parties are also urged to mobilise enhanced financial support to developing countries for mitigation and adaptation actions. Here, the role of the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) must be flexible enough to apply to all Parties. The Lima document acknowledges that the commitments to reaching the ambitious agreement in 2015 will reflect CBDR and different national circumstances. These provisions are an assurance that the international agreement will have legal force.
Governments, particularly members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) deserve great credit for creating a positive environment for the negotiations. The Lima talks showed elements of convergence, and differences in the nature and scope of the undertakings. In this process, I was fortunate to shadow Samoa's Ambassador to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr Aliioaiga Feturi Elisaia and Ms Anne Rasmussen, Global Environment Facility (GEF) focal point in Samoa, where I was able to assess the development of the Lima Call for Climate Action alongside the draft negotiation text from the negotiation position of the AOSIS (synonymous with Samoa's position). Their argument that no nation's survival is negotiable has made considerable progress in terms of priorities in the international climate change agenda. The AOSIS continues to argue for a stricter temperature goal to prevent rising sea levels. The goal of limiting global warming to a mean surface temperature rise of 1.5°C by 2100 is based on the science, which indicates that even a 2°C rise is unacceptable. The campaign for consideration of a 1.5°C pathway has been driven in large part by arguments regarding sovereignty by AOSIS. This has promoted the re-prioritisation of policy interventions to climate change, which changes the focus of carbon accounting towards one that considers the principles of equity, fairness and the challenges faced by island vulnerability. And, although the concept of loss and damage was simply reiterated and not expanded on in the Lima outcome, it holds promise for AOSIS in terms of increased global climate action.
All in all, there were missed opportunities in Lima. More work is required ahead of COP21 in Paris 2015 to cover the distinct political recognition of loss and damage, pre-2020 action and climate finance. Lima provided the framework to start this process. – Outreach newsletter of the Stakeholders' Forum
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Jacqueline Fa'amatuainu, University of Auckland


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On Friday morning, I set off North towards the North Cascades National Park. My first destination was the Hidden Lake Peak trail. After a long drive up one of the narrowest dirt roads I've been on, I got to the trailhead. The start was at about 3000′ elevation, and the peak was at about 7000′. I started up the 4.5 mile trail shortly after 11AM. The trail started in a dense forest, still very wet from the past two days of rain. After about a mile, the trail turned up onto an open hillside, full of colorful vegetation. Criss-crossing up the trail, the view kept getting better and better. At first I thought I was headed up to the top of the peak that was directly above the hillside, but then the trail cut all the way across the valley to the other side of the mountain. The peak I was going to was much higher, and out of sight.
The terrain turned rocky, the the thick plants from below were replaced with small mountain blueberry bushes covering both sides of the trail. As I got higher, the path got even rockier and I started seeing more and more snow in the shady spots. Very near the top, it was hard to keep to the rocky and snowy path, but there were rock cairns marking the correct way. I finally saw the ridge above me and as I came over the top, I could see the hidden lake below me and the full horizon of the North Cascades in the distance. There was a steep, rocky peak to my right, and I could just barely make out the roof of the lookout on top. I followed the narrow path up the last 300′ over the rocks to the old fire lookout.
At the top the views were of course spectacular, and the clouds swirling around the various peaks made for an extra surreal experience. There was a large cloud that blew in from the East, unfortunately blocking my view that direction from the summit. Just in case the cloud decided to stick around, or create some precipitation, I decided I'd better start heading down. Of course the cloud blew on its way after a short while. I cruised back down to the trailhead and finished the loop at about 4:30PM. I figured it took me about 3 1/2 hours up and just 1 1/2 hours to get down.
I had plenty of time left to drive the rest of the North Cascade Highway through the park, West to East. I stopped at countless overlooks, enjoying the setting sun on all the peaks. As I drove I kept thinking the scenery of the sunset behind me would have been great too, but instead I got all of the yellow/orange sunlit peaks and pink clouds to marvel at. I finished the drive through the park and then a little further South to the town of Winthrop, where I grabbed some food and a bed for the night.
Winthrop was an interesting little town, completely renovated in the 70's into its "authentic" Western roots. It was cute and entertaining, but certainly a tourist trap. Unless of course the cowboys and pioneers really did play cowboy-themed mini-golf. The next morning I was on my way and enjoyed the different scenery of the rolling hills down along the Columbia River, passing orchard after orchard.
I originally planned to spend some leisurely time checking out Leavenworth, thinking that it'd be a quiet weekend there since the big Octoberfest celebration doesn't start until next weekend. Well, it turned out that their big Fall festival parade was on Saturday. They were just about the close down the road for the parade, leaving me the choice of heading straight through, or waiting 2 hours and then fighting crowds and traffic to get out again. I kept moving.
I crossed Stevens Pass through the Cascades, to complete the Cascade Loop. I made a few small stops in the Pass, but I was tired enough from the driving and the hike the previous day, that I mainly wanted to get back and collapse. It was a beautiful drive and a trip I could definitely see doing again with a couple more days to see even more.


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The United States and several Gulf Arab allies have launched air and missile strikes on ISIL targets in Syria, US officials said, opening a new, far more complicated front in the battle against the militants.
"I can confirm that US military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against (ISIL) terrorists in Syria using a mix of fighter, bomber and Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles," Rear Admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said in a statement on Monday.
"Given that these operations are ongoing, we are not in a position to provide additional details at this time."
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Bahrain were involved although their exact roles in the military action were unclear. Qatar played a supporting role in the air strikes, the official said.
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Last weekend 12 of us boarded a train in Cheddleton in Staffordshire…not just any train but a Santa steam train! I'd never been on nor ever seen a steam train up close before and it really was quite something to see.
As it roared into the station the steam billowed upward and I had only a second to take in its majestic entrance and snap a couple of pictures. It's really hard to tell from these pictures how big that steam cloud was nor the way that it enveloped you as it went past.
As we waited patiently in the cold for the earlier passengers to get off, members of my family toddled up and down the platform to keep warm.
The station was all decorated for the season and it was just the thing to put me in the Christmas mood :o)
They even had a couple of jolly clowns on hand to keep the children busy while we waited.
It wasn't long before we were settled in our carriage and the big man himself came through with gifts for the children while the adults snacked on mince pies and sweet sherry.
It was fun for the whole family and there were smiles all about making it easy to catch great pictures of the family. Many magic memories were made on the day!
Until next time...♥


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A lot of things have happened these past two months (all really exciting), so I was too busy to write separate recaps. Here is an overview of all the things I have done that made me happy:
The most important and best thing that happened: my boyfriend went down on his knee! July 25th is the day we (finally) got engaged. He asked me in a romantic way and he designed a beautiful ring for me. I couldn't be happier!
I took some steps towards becoming more active: I had a yoga lesson in a park, when we had a beautiful sunny day, and I had a test day at a sport center (that I will join when they are done with their restorations)
I had some friend – and family time. I ate spareribs with my grandmother and grandfather, I had lunch at the Yogurt Barn with my mother and sister, lunch at Bagels & Beans with my sister and a trip to the hair dresser, I went to a birthday party from a friend and I saw Despicable Me 3 at the cinema with friends.
I went to Italy last year (and three times before it too), so for many people it was no surprise that we went there again this year. We are definitely Italy-lovers at this point. Last year we booked a tour that brought us to many different places, but we both decided we needed more freedom.
This time we flew to Florence, where we had an apartment with swimming pool on 5 km from the center. We spend 4 of our days in Florence and we made trips with the train to Siena, Pisa + Lucca and Pistoia. We had two full days of just lying at the pool with a book. After 11 days we moved to Venice, where we had 3 more days before we flew back home.
I can say that this vacation was PERFECT. We really enjoyed having a pool, where we could dive in after our full day of walking. We had the BEST ice cream in the world every day and pizza's like they are meant to be. We also had the best weather you can imagine.
I can finally cross off three places on my bucketlist (Florence, Pisa and Venice) and I definitely need to return to Venice at some point. It is such a magical place and I loved to wander around all the alleys and to see all the beautiful buildings. We also hired a gondola and although it was really expensive, it was so worth it! Siena was a surprise and I ended up falling in love with all the all the Medieval influences.
If you are interested in more vacation photo's, I share some more on my Instagram: Mel_1704.
I had a delicious lunch together with my sister and then we went to buy some plants. I had a fantastic wedding party from Daisy, who looked beautiful in her dress - and two book club meetings.
The first thing I got this month was a new camera. I own a Canon 700D, but I didn't want to bring it with my on the plane and I wanted to make some vlogs for the family, so I went with the Sony Cybershot DSC HX90. I am satisfied with all the photos and videos I made. The programmed settings made it so easy to take quick photographs and it has a lot of functions to manually adjust your photos. I still need to test out different functions, but I'm happy with it!
The next thing I received was my July Fairyloot box. I loved all the items, especially the tin Mind Palace cup and the Harry Potter play cards. I also got my August box, but it arrived late, so I will share the content in my next recap.
I bought two physical books in July and three more in August. I got a copy of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood for the book club and my pre-order from Lucky in Love by Kasie West arrived. I bought the anthology Because You Love to Hate Me (overall disappointing..) in Florence and Defy The Stars by Claudia Gray in Siena (I like to bring books home as souvenirs) The last book I got was my pre-order from James Islington - An Echo of Things to Come.
I received some awesome things from Abrams & Chronicle Books (you guys are fabulous!) First a Princess Postcard Box, which features 100 collectible postcards from all the princesses. I got a copy from my anticipated book Odd & True by Cat Winters and a surprise: Ismée Williams – Water in May and Ghostly Tales; seven classically creepy stories from the Victorian era, illustrated by Bill Bragg.
And the last two things I received were copies from Heart's Blood and Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier, both gifted to me by my lovely friend Chiara from Delicate Eternity. I already own her books in Dutch, but I want to have them in English as well, so she was kind enough to give these two to me <3
Random Riggs – Tales of the Peculiar, audiobook on Storytel. 5/5. Lovely short stories in the world of the Peculiars.
Neil Gaiman – Fortunately, the Milk, audiobook on Storytel. 3/5. Adventerous short story.
Kendare Blake – One Dark Throne, eARC from Edelweiss. 4/5. Awesome sequel to Three Dark Crowns.
Mackenzie Lee – The Gentlemen's guide to Vice & Virtue, eARC from Edelweiss. 3/5. The hype got to me.
Margaret Atwood – The Handmaid's Tale. 3/5. Didn't love the writing, but terrifying, relevant plot.
V.E Schwab – A Darker Shade of Magic, reread as e-book. 5/5. Still one of my favorite books ever.
Anthology – Because You Love to Hate Me. 3/5. Overall disappointing.
V.E Schwab – A Gathering of Shadows, reread as e-book. 5/5. The Best.
Kristin Rae – Wish You Were Italian, read as e-book. 2/5. Mweh. Setting was great, plot sucked.
RaShelle Workman – A Beauty so Beastly, read as e-book. 1/5. By far one of the worst retellings I've ever read.
V.E Schwab – A Conjuring of Light. 5/5. FINALLY AND IT WAS PERFECT.
Cornelia Funke – Inkheart. 2/5. Liked the movie better.
Susan Dennard - Truthwitch. 3/5. It was too much and too little at the same time.
I'm going to bundle all the things I have watched.
TV Shows:
Sense8: finally dared to start this show after I heard there will be a special to give the show a proper ending. On episode 7 from season 1 now and I love it.
Orange is the new Black: Season 5. Binged all the new episodes in a few days. I've seen many disappointed reviews, but I thought it was one of the better season!
Prison Break: Season 5. one question: WHYYYY? Just one stupid mess.
Better Call Saul: Season 3. What a way to end a season!
The Big Bang Theory: season 10, episode 6. Still okay, but they should start to work towards the end.
Game of Thrones: season 7 and OH MY GOD. MY HEART. Some terrifying situations. The season ending was spectacular!
The Blacklist. Season 3, still intriguing.
Ice Age: Collision Course. Funny.
Despicable Me 3: not as good as the first one, but still really entertaining.
Underworld: Blood Wars. This seems to be an endless franchise, but I liked it.
Going in Style: not bad! Didn't make me laugh out loud, but it was okay.
Scorch Trials: nope. Didn't expect the zombies and I hate the cast.
The Boss: I love Melissa and while this wasn't her best movie, it made me laugh.
Naked: okay. Easy movie to watch in between others.
How to be single: nope, didn't enjoy it.
Catch Me If You Can: it was okay.
Why Him?: mediocre comedy.
Kung Fu Panda 3: good! I liked it.
Boss Baby: not as good as I expected.
Wonder Woman: YEAAAAAAS.
Bastille Day: okay.
Mary Poppins: my boyfriend decided it was time for me to watch it. I hated it :')
Miss Peregine's Home for Peculiar Children: not a terrible adaptation, but I don't think the story translates well on screen.
The Danish Girl. Very interesting, touching movie about the first known transgender (Lili Elbe) who underwent chirurgery.
In case you didn't know, this is some older news that I'm still FREAKING EXCITED about, is that Robin LaFevers is writing two more books in His Fair Assassin series. The thing that makes me the most happy is that they will feature Sybella & Beast, who are pretty much my ultimate favorite characters ever.


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Sunday, January 02, 2011
Garmin Mobile PC and Nokia E72
leorick Sunday, January 02, 2011 gps , nokia 1 comment :Referring to Tinggi Island Travel and Noeman.org on how to link between Garmin Mobile PC and Nokia phone, here is my version of setup and configuration using Nokia E72.
Step 1 - install Garmin Mobile PC.
Step 2 - install ExtGps from Symarctic (to your Phone).
Step 3 - start ExtGps (at your Phone).
Step 4 - Open bluetooth setting from systray icon.
Step 5 - select your phone, I assume that it has been paired with your PC.
Step 6 - go to the services tab and find SPP, tick the check box and note down the comport number.
Step 7 - start Garmin Mobile PC and click at the satellite icon.
Step 8 - click disable to bring up the device selection radio button.
Step 9 - select the same comport from step 6.
Done, now you are ready to navigate with a larger display.
Of course our could not travel with your desktop turn on.
Get a notebook/netbook.
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I read an article the other day that has stayed with me since, and continues to unfold in new ways. It was a piece about sitting with "aggressive" emotions. So like anger and fear but also extreme excitement -- "good" and "bad" emotions. I recall the piece saying that either way we tend to want to react or even just label these emotions but that doing so only causes suffering. The trick, it encouraged, is to be patient. Rather than tidying it up, just sit, and watch.
Skip forward a couple of days and while reading the paper I came across a word, used in proper context, that I've been using wrongly for months. Ouch! Immediately my mind reeled through its catalogue of conversations I've had with various people (why couldn't it have just been one?) in which I had used it. I scolded myself: what a fool. I anxiously thought about calling each person to tell them that I used the word wrong and what I really meant to say was this but instead I said that. Rats. Can't do that. Too neurotic. Doh! Okay so then I thought I'd post it on my site -- maybe there's a chance that my friends will read it and know that now I know I was using it improperly. Then I ran to the computer. Maybe there was a secondary meaning. Not a chance. As I stared at the definition in front of me I felt embarassed and dumb. I sat, writhing in discomfort, trying to think of a way to make it better, but something in me was whispering, "patience". And so I sat with it. And I decided not to clean it up.
Later that same day Hannah and I (more on her later) were taking a class in which I had already given my opinion (I'm not sure it was solicited) on the instructor. However, as I took the class I realized that my assessment had a lot to do with qualities I don't like in myself. Hanging out in Warrior II, I made a mental note to tell Hannah of my revelation after class. I guess I wanted to clear it up so she knew that I saw how things *really* were. But again that voice -- patience. I spent the rest of the practice focusing on my breath and allowing myself to wallow in, without judgment or pity, how it felt to be wrong.
It wasn't until my drive to the office this morning that it hit me -- my lifelong habit of always trying to clarify or apologize or really just tidy up my opinions or mistakes has less to do with righting a wrong or being humble, and everything to do with trying to make the imperfect, perfect. It feels so raw and uncomfortable being in my imperfections that I naturally try to clean them up as quickly as I can so that it stops stinging. I had already felt the lightness from not "fixing" my grammatical faux pas and misguided assessment, but this new understanding brought an overwhelming sense of freedom and empowerment. Granted, this approach is in its infant stages, but I'm starting to feel released from the always-losing game of managing perceptions.
On Hannah: She's been incredibly inspirational. A natural teacher, she's open, courageous, and smart. I'm so thankful that she decided to come to Austin. I've learned a tremendous amount from her already in and outside the yoga room. Perhaps most importantly, she's teaching me honesty without fear. At times I feel like I'm back at L2 all over again and it's really great.
Today I got a promotion at work. I guess it's official now. I knew in October I was up for a change in work in March but I wouldn't have guessed this. And though I don't think I'm finished w/ the quantum change that I've been going through lately, this new role is offering more flexibility with more responsibility. It's a good combination.
Ryan and D played w/ their band, The Strands, tonight -- first gig ever! -- at 710. I thought they sounded great! They had a ton of energy (Ryan did a really cute knee slide) and Durham was the consummate entertainer. He looked like he was having so much fun -- I felt super happy for him!


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|My view at breakfast
It's 8:30 am.
The sun is blazing.
I'm having a bacon sandwich on the back porch.
It's already 26ºC.
We're going to see 3 vinyards and sample their wares.
Sometimes life doesn't suck.
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|My view at breakfast
A bacon sandwich on the back porch for breakfast sounds like heaven to me. Enjoy your day!ReplyDelete
oh puleeeeease..........it's freezing here!!!ReplyDelete
Patience_Crabstick: Actually a bacon sandwich anywhere is like heaven. Thanks I will, and do.
YaH: Sorry. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Sorry.


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Magic Strollers
So why exactly did Walt Disney World's November 2010 plan
for Pleasure Island (i.e. turn the
center-most section of Downtown Disney into Hyperion Wharf, "a nostalgic yet
modern take on an early 20th century port city and amusement pier" which was
supposed to have "stylish boutiques and innovative restaurants" as well as "thousands
of lights" that would then "transform the area into an electric
wonderland" at night) morph into the far more ambitious Disney Springs project
that Tom Staggs officially announced earlier today? Believe it or not, it was dropping
attendance levels at Downtown Disney.
Hyperion Wharf concept art. Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
Seriously, folks. According to company insiders that I've
spoken with, over the past two years there has been a noticeable fall-off in
the number of WDW Guests and Central Florida locals who
were willing to make trips over to this 120-acre entertainment, dining &
shopping complex. And when Mouse House managers began surveying people to find
out why exactly they were now steering clear of the Downtown Disney area, they
got some very troubling responses.
Chief among the complaints that WDW Guests and Central
Florida locals made about this now nearly 40 year-old waterfront
area (Downtown Disney's first incarnation -- the Lake Buena Vista Village --
officially opened for business on March 22, 1975) was how difficult it was to
park at. People who had made special trips over to this part of the WDW Resort
just to shop at the World of Disney and/or Once Upon a Toy were especially
vocal about the lack of available parking to be found in & around Downtown
Disney's Marketplace district.
Now factor in the congestion that drivers typically
encounter on Buena Vista Drive, Hotel
Plaza Boulevard and South Apopka Vineland Road as they try & make their way
over to Downtown Disney (not to mention the extremely heavy traffic that
regularly flows through this part of property. Which makes it very difficult
for cars to get in & out of DTD's parking lots), and you can begin to see
why certain veteran Disney World visitors as well as Central Florida locals
have begun avoiding this entertainment, dining and shopping complex.
Disney Springs concept art. Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
So while Staggs may have spent most of this morning talking
up how the Company's plans for Disney Springs will effectively double the
number of shops & restaurants that can currently be found at Downtown
Disney, the key component of this project, the aspect of this multi-million
dollar redo that most excites Mouse House managers, are those two multi-story
covered parking garages. One of which will be constructed on the Marketplace
side of this 120-acre parcel while the other will be built on the West
Combined, these two massive structures will accommodate 6000
cars. Then when you factor in all of the new roadways that will be built in &
around Disney Springs to help ease traffic flow, both WDW veterans and Central
Florida locals will hopefully find this side of property a whole lot easier to navigate
/ much more pleasant to visit once construction is completed in 2016.
Of course, the irony of this whole situation is that --
during this 3 year-long, phased construction project that will eventually
transform Downtown Disney into Disney Springs -- WDW officials know that Guest
visitation levels for this part of property will likely fall through the floor
for a while. If only because people who are visiting Walt Disney World and/or
Central Florida locals are going to hear about all of the work that's being
done in & around Lake Buena Vista and then think " ... shopping &
dining at a construction site doesn't sound like all that much fun to me. I
guess I'll hold off on visiting Downtown Disney / Disney Springs 'til my next
WDW vacation / when all of this work is finally done."
Which is a tough thing for Disney World officials to have to
share with the various third party lessees who now run most of Downtown
Disney's shops & restaurants. But in order for this side of property to
have a far brighter future, that means that shoppers, shop operators and their
staffs have to get ready for a somewhat unpleasant, rather disruptive 30 - 36
And speaking of disruptive & unpleasant ... I have a
somewhat difficult question to ask right now: The way that I heard it, the
initial Disney Springs announcement was originally supposed to have been made during
the New Fantasyland press event (which -- as you may recall -- was held on
property late last year on December 4 - 7th). In fact, that's why the final
media event (i.e. the "What's New / What's Next" presentation) was
supposedly scheduled to be held at the AMC Downtown Disney 24.
But then at the last minute, there was a sudden change in
this press event's programming. And what had previously been announced as a
"What's New / What's Next" presentation then became an "Around
Our World" session. Where -- instead of talking up what was next up for
Walt Disney World -- Company officials then briefed the press on Aulani, the
Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Disney Parks & Resorts' new Limited Time
Magic promotion.
So why the last minute change in programming? From what I
was told by company insiders, December's Disney Springs announcement was
postponed because ... Well, I actually heard two very credible explanations.
One was that a third party lessee who was supposed to serve as one of the major
anchors of the Downtown Disney redo project had suddenly dropped out at the
last minute and Disney was then forced to scramble to find another major
restaurant and/or retailer to fill their spot on the site plan.
And the other explanation was that the Florida Department of
Transportation was dragging its feet when it came to approving that new highway
ramp which then would allow drivers to exit I-4 & roll straight into Disney
Springs. Thereby eliminating a lot of the vehicular traffic that WDW visitors
& Central Florida locals typically encounter out on Buena
Vista Drive,
Hotel Plaza Boulevard
and South Apopka Vineland Road.
And I couldn't help but notice that -- as part of today's
presentation -- we got to see models of those two huge parking garages but heard
no mention at all of a dedicated Disney Springs highway ramp. So do any of you
Company insiders out there now know if eventual direct access to I-4 is still part of the Downtown Disney revamp
plan? Or is that idea (which -- the way I understood it -- was originally
thought to be a key component of this project's long term success. Especially since
Mouse House managers were hoping that Disney Springs would siphon Central
Florida shoppers away from the Mall at Millenia & the Orlando Premium
Outlets) now off the table?
A model of Disney Springs. Please note the massive parking garages to the bottomleft and right in this photograph. Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc.All rights reserved
Your thoughts?
I hadn't heard about the exit off I-4, but that makes complete sense to me. The traffic around this area is unbearable and this would definitely improve it. Let's hope that some of the third party lessees can hold out for 30-36 months of construction, seeing that Splitsville just recently opened, they are likely wondering what the heck just happened. Hopefully phase 1 is at least one of the garages and traffic flow improvements.
Interesting that there was no mention of the major retailers or restaurants coming to DISNEY SPRINGS. Any inside info Jim Hill? Esp. the replacement for the major retailer that dropped out in December. Thanks for the great article, this is a good addition to WDW.
I hate parking in multi-storey car parks. I will just park at the resort opposite and take the boat or walk across. Unless the car parks are different to the ones in the UK that is.
The old joke "Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded" comes to mind.
Jim, I remember you being a huge fan of the Adventurers Club like I was back in the '90s when we were there. Have you heard anything at all about its possible return at Disney Springs? Artwork online suggests the building will remain, but with a locomotive at one side. Hogwarts meets the Adventurers Club???
Traffics down due to the fact that Comedy Warehouse and Adventurers' are gone,......If they don't return, then neither shell me nor my money need return there as well.,
What shops and resteraunts are leaving ? I go to Disney 1-2 time a year, and one place I always go is Planet Hollywood the night I arrive. Now the food isn't the best ( not bad tho), and the place is not the most up to date, it is still for some reason is a must do. I don't know why but for me it's just that little thing that reminds me that I'm "home" and the fun that I have had before and will have.
I love how Tom Staggs has to announce every little project. Try sharing the spotlight.
Jim, do you know if Disney will make any kind of concession (a rent reduction, perhaps) to their third party lessees? I doubt any of them qualify as "mom and pop" businesses, but blowing a three year hole in the revenue stream of any business is going to hurt.
Hmmm. The parking lot has always been half-empty whenever we visit DD, except around holidays, granted that some folks may have to walk a little distance after parking. And we've never found traffic on LBV Drive all that onerous, as long as you pay attention to your lanes when you come off I-4 at Apopka-Vineland and turn into Hotel Blvd. In fact we prefer that as a route to get to the resorts and parks, We're definitely looking forward to improvements in the area, however, especially in the defunct Pleasure Island. (I hope parking structures don't mean parking fees as well.)
@Matthew I don't think the revenue stream will be hit all that bad. Sure the construction wall at Downtown Disney may be an eye sore, but I don't think that's going to keep people from going there. The fact that one of the main problems is the parking means that there are still a lot of people showing up. Unless the completely gut the existing parking lots as they are now, I think their revenue will still be pretty solid.
I'm curious if they're going to charge for parking. We went over to that other resort in town to play their new mini-golf course last year, and felt thoroughly fleeced by the time we had to pay for parking and then pay the rates they were charging for mini-golf. It's a great course, but it's not worth that much! Also, the walk from that other resort's garage to their shopping area is ungodly far. I hope the Disney folks have studied that other enormous parking garage, and figured out how to make theirs better. I wonder if there will be any changes to the way the buses come in, and if they'll try harder to STOP people from walking and boating in from the resort next door. Go find your own parking spaces, folks, and don't steal the ones from the people who are staying there!
What will Disney Springs cost? Because there are other area of WDW that need the money.
Magic Kingdom suffers from an acute lack of quality attractions. They took out Snow White's Scary Adventures, and put in Mermaid, which is just a clone of a cheap ride from DCA that has gotten mediocre reviews in Anaheim and seems to never have a line. Seven Dwarfs Mine train, opening late 2013, is an innovative concept with swinging mine cars, but with only a couple dark ride scenes, it can't hold a candle to Splash Mountain. Yes, guests still want to experience the story via multiple ride scenes, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train should have had as many show scenes as Splash, why go half-way to building an E-Ticket?
Not only does MK need a bonafide E-Ticket (lavishly detailed Beauty and the Beast dark ride?), but it needs a couple, and a couple D Tickets as in its current state most guests who actually go to MK realize that you wait in ridiculously long lines and that there aren't enough rides when compared to other parks. It's going to be funny when they start asking for Fast Pass for the dilapidated Tea Cups!
I don't really like the concept art for "Disney Springs" (though some individual buildings look OK), as the whole area looks cluttered. WDW has the resources of WDI, they should have given this area a theme, such as the 1920's (Buena Vista Street writ large), turn it into a replica of New Orleans, or perhaps even a medieval/garden type theme, instead it will wind up looking like so many of the cluttered downtown districts you can see around the country that are a jumble of architectural styles and try to "be something" but just don't make it. The style of Disney Springs looks like it is straight from the 1990s.
I actually liked the ground parking of the old place (though had to remember where you parked), parking garages are an eye sore.
I have to echo AdamAugust's thoughts - I've never had all that much trouble finding a parking space at DtD, as long as I don't insist on parking right in front of the AMC or on the Marketplace side. But since a lot of people these days seem to take the attitude that anything that requires more than 5 minutes' walk as an unbearable burden, I can see why all the complaints surfaced.
Sue, the rumors are already floating that Disney's going to charge for parking once the DtD structures are open - supposedly, one of the reasons they've resisted added structures on the Marketplace side for this long was because they felt they'd get pushback from the public about charging for parking. But hey, they charge to park in Anaheim's DtD and the lot's always full, so I assume people will get over it. They may even benefit a little - it they charge, Disney loses their main reason for not providing direct transportation from DtD to the theme parks.
We'll see...
Jim, any word on how this project will affect the plans for the other shopping district that Disney has on the drawing board that 's supposed to be built near Animal Kingdom and Coronado Springs? I thought that the project and any re-do of DtD had been put on the back burner because they couldn't find enough retailers interested -- if they're willing to commit to this big a change in insfrastructure, I'm assuming things have changed.
Further proof that TDO is lost. WDW is not about shopping, it's about entertainment. That's where PI succeeded in expanding the marketplace and raising revenues. West Side had La Nouba which further helped. But instead of innovating and keeping it fresh, they let it all go stale. Renevues dropped and they shuttered PI to save costs.
This project is a very big band aid and lacks any apparent innovation. If parking is such a problem build the monorails and people movers that Walt originally had envisioned for this area and resolve the bus problem at the same time. If New Year's Eve every night wasn't sustainable (surprise) then create new entertainment venues that are more family friendly and tie the complex together better. DTD is already too big to comfortablely walk - especially with kids. Expanding its size, putting in huge garages, and double the number of shops is only going to create a mall. No one goes to Disney to go to a mall. Chalk up another victory for Universal. Between this, New Fantasyland, and My Magic Plus, yes - surely TDO has lost it's way. And Staggs should lose the promotion to Iger's post as clearly he's just as lost.


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Monday: Eggplant Cacciatore, brown rice, salad
Tuesday: Black bean burgers, salad
Wednesday: Chickpea and Pasta Soup with a salad
Thursday: chickpea patties with roasted carrots, green beans and salad
Friday: Left overs
Saturday: Broccoli pizza, salad
Sunday: Split pea and tomato soup with spinach
We've started following food guidelines found in Eat to Live. Amazing book. After eating this way for a week and a half, I already feel more energetic and healthier. =)
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Quilting By the Lake-Week 2
The second week's class (not with Katie) was supposed to be an abstract design using lights, mediums and darks which we were going to construct in a series of fabrics. Instead we were given this block to construct again and again all week. My first version which I thought was boring.
So I changed my color combination
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Do you ever feel like you've wasted the whole night of sleep on countless thoughts running through your head, that leave you walk and look like a zombie the next morning?
Overthinking was always my kind of sport, but sometimes the mess in my head becomes so chaotic, I wish for an OFF button, just to give myself a little break.
When overthinking, I get completely lost in scenarios I could only wish for, and it kinda f*ck's up my reality later on.
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I completely get what you mean! But I think it's also important to keep hold of these memories that keep pulling us back, it's just about remembering that they are in the past and still pushing forward. It's important to remember what has gotten us to the place we are in now so that we can make good decisions for our future and be grateful.ReplyDelete
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Monogamy challeneged Tiger Woods has a new girlfriend, and her name is Alyse Lahti Johnson.
Golfer Tiger Woods has a new piece in his life, and the above picture is Alyse Lahti Johnson's sexy mug shot from her October 2010 DUI arrest. There is so much wrong here that I'm not even sure where to start. Despite losing a huge chunk of his sizeable fortune to ex-wife Elin Nordegren, Tiger is still freaking loaded. You'd think all that cash would allow him to walk the ho stroll in an upper class neighborhood, or at least earn him a pass into his local GoldDiggers-Mart. Judging from this photo, he instead went shopping at Meth Faces R Us. AND she's rocking a DUI arrest? WINNING! Oh how the mighty have fallen. And personally, I freaking love it.
According to Radaronline, Alyse is just messing around with Tiger:
"She sent a BBM to a mutual friend of ours saying she didn't consider herself Tiger's girlfriend. They were just having a good time hooking up," the source tells us. "That's in keeping with Alyse's personality, the source says. "She is a really nice girl, smart and super friendly. And she's also a bit of a wild child. She definitely likes to have fun."
Yes. The meth using, DUI getting girl is clearly "smart." I guess she's smarter than me if she's managed to land someone with Tiger's bank account. Fun fact – following Tiger's divorce, my grandpa told me my new life plan should be as follows: Marry Tiger Woods. Divorce Tiger Woods. Make $100million. Alyse is messing with her stolen life plan (can I sue for some kind of plagiarism or something??) if she's telling friends that she's just "hooking up." Homegirl needs to stay quiet, smile, and help Tiger satisfy his many animal needs.
As if Tiger wasn't epically failing enough with this girl, PedoBear's shady cousin has entered the picture. I feel like Chris Hansen is about to enter the room and tell someone to have a seat. Turns out, 35 year old Tiger has known 22 year old Alyse since she was a little girl. She's the step-daughter of an executive at Tiger's sports management company, and they were neighbors for years back in the day. She has always been a fan of Tiger's, and (here's the super creepy part) Alyse used to get out her box of crayolas and make him good luck drawings before tournaments. Yeah. Have a seat. Chris needs to discuss a few things with you.


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The decision of the Authority follows:
12 FLRA No. 77 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NORTH CAROLINA Activity and AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (NATIONAL) Labor Organization/Petitioner Case No. 4-CU-51 DECISION AND ORDER CLARIFYING UNIT Upon an amended petition duly filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority under section 7111(b)(2) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the Statute), a hearing was held before a hearing officer of the Authority. The hearing officer's rulings made at the hearing are free from prejudicial error and are hereby affirmed. Upon careful consideration of the entire record, including the parties' contentions, the Authority finds: The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (AFGE), was certified on January 8, 1980, as the exclusive bargaining representative for a consolidated unit of non-professional employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At issue herein is whether, as contended by the Activity, Joseph Wilson, Computer Systems Analyst, GS-334-14, PD 7079; Gerald Groon, Program Analyst, GS-345-14, P.D. 7491; A. Steven Godar, Program Analyst, GS-345-14, P.D. 3708; William F. Hamilton, Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-028-14, P.D. 7026; and Curtiss Rickert Devereux, Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-028-13, P.D. 5689 are management officials who must now be excluded from the unit. /1/ In the lead case of Department of the Navy, Automatic Data Processing Selection Office, 7 FLRA No. 24 (1981), the Authority interpreted the statutory definition of "management official" to include those individuals who: (1) create, establish or prescribe general principles, plans or courses of action of an agency; (2) decide upon or settle upon general principles, plans or courses of action for an agency; or (3) bring about or obtain a result as to the adoption of general principles, plans or courses of action for an agency. Applying these criteria to the instant case, the Authority finds that Joseph Wilson and Gerald Groon are management officials. Thus, the record establishes that Wilson, who is responsible for the Activity's automatic data processing facilities and equipment, sets standards and policies for the Activity with regard to the installation and removal of equipment and all of the support devices it takes to run the equipment. Thus, Wilson has the authority to shutdown the Activity's computer centers if he feels that a situation has arisen which will damage the equipment and has the authority to expend Activity funds when an emergency arises that threatens the automatic data processing equipment. Further, the record establishes that Groon, as the Activity's Automatic Data Processing Security Specialist, has developed security policy for the National Computer Center and has the authority to close down the facility in the event of a security violation. It follows that the responsibilities of both Wilson and Groon require and authorize them to formulate, determine, or influence the policies of the Activity within the meaning of section 7103(a)(11) of the Statute as interpreted by the Authority. With respect to the other alleged management officials, the Authority finds that they are highly trained professionals who serve as resource persons and who assist in implementing, as opposed to shaping, the Activity's policies. Specifically with regard to Godar who, like Groon, is classified as Program Analyst, GS-345-14, there is nothing in the record to establish that he develops Activity policy. Rather, Godar serves as an expert in the area of public health by representing his office as a member of health and safety committees, preparing monthly progress and status reports for his office, and generally acting as a resource person for those who make policy. Thus, the record is clear that Godar as well as Hamilton and Devereaux are not management officials in that they do not exercise any duties and responsibilities which require or authorize them to formulate, determine, or influence the policies of the Activity within the meaning of section 7103(a)(11) of the Statute. Accordingly, the Authority finds that these incumbents should remain in the bargaining unit. ORDER IT IS ORDERED that the unit sought to be clarified be, and it hereby is, clarified by excluding from said unit Joseph Wilson, Computer Systems Analyst, GS-334-14, P.D. 7079; and Gerald Groon, Program Analyst, GS-345-14, P.D. 7491; and by continuing to include in said unit A. Steven Godar, Program Analyst, GS-345-14, P.D. 3708; William F. Hamilton, Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-028-14, P.D. 7026; and Curtiss Rickert Devereux, Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-028-13, P.D. 5689. Issued, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1983 Barbara J. Mahone, Chairman Ronald W. Haughton, Member Henry B. Frazier III, Member FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY --------------- FOOTNOTES$ --------------- /1/ Section 7103(a)(11) defines a "management official" as: " . . . an individual employed by an agency in a position the duties and responsibilities of which require or authorize the individual to formulate, determine, or influence the policies of the agency . . . .


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Key to Success for any Company: Listen to Your Customers
I went for a talk by Steve Blank a few weeks ago. He spoke on listening to your customers to validate the idea for your startup (or a new product for existing companies) until you get to a scalable and repeatable business model (he calls the pivot) and thus be successful. He urges entrepreneurs (or intrapreneuers) to "get out of the building" (see a signed copy of his book to me) and listen to your customers to validate your idea or tweak it based on customer feedback. I highly recommend his book because I have been practicing his Customer Development model (right image) and find it very successful. As a usability specialist for 4 years I made websites easy to use by asking customers for their feedback.
Recently, I wrapped up an internship at HealthCrowd, a telehealth platform that connects holistic practitioners such as therapists and nutritionists to you. I decided to find out for myself what our customers (in this case people who visit a nutritionist, therapist, etc) thought of our service. I asked ten customers and found six in favor of the service and four not in favor or who would not use it the way it was intended to be used. Many would argue that ten customers are not enough to make conclusions but with limited time and resources it always helps to listen to even a few at least for the qualitative feedback if not for the quantitative extrapolation of results to apply to the larger population.
Below, you will see two video excerpts of my interviews (positive feedback video on top and negative at the bottom). Putting together the positive feedback from all six customers it is clear that they would use HealthCrowd for its benefits: convenient consultations that can be taken from work (or anywhere) during lunch break (or anytime), better control of their health through online health monitoring and a more effective way of choosing a practitioner (through common health stories shared in the form of user testimonials). Customers who did not favor HealthCrowd said they would use the service as a directory to search for a practitioner and once they identified a practitioner they would book an in-clinic consultation. Others resonated the fact that the relationship built through in-clinic consultations is integral to the healing process. One customer just didn't trust HealthCrowd (see second video below) based on impressions formed in the under-5-minute interview which goes to show how quickly we form our impressions. By addressing these needs and truly listening to our customers we should be on a less rocky road to success. Specifically, how do we capture the customer segment who will use this service as a directory? How do we substitute the power of relationships formed during in-clinic consultations? In what ways can we build credibility and get patients to trust HealthCrowd?
In conclusion, customer feedback is a critical component for the success of any company and should be done frequently to refine our hypothesis through all stages of product development.
I Walked to End Alzheimer's
I walked with thousands of supporters today to end Alzheimer's. I walk as I lost my grandmother to Alzheimer's two years ago. Currently, there is no cure for this progressive and fatal disease. It is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States and 5.3 million Americans are living with this disease. I believe this disease is worse than others not just because it has no cure or is fatal but also because it is emotionally exhausting for caregivers to watch as the disease destroys a critical part of our everyday lives - memories. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing memory loss, so watching my grandmother forget my name or the memories I cherished with her was the hardest part. But I also believe there is hope and someday soon there will be a cure. I encourage you to donate to the Alzheimer's Association or sign a petition (by 9/21/10) urging Congress to increase funding for research and protection of vital Alzheimer's programs, as I did. We can make a difference.


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6 Alternatives for Reducing Waste in the Bathroom
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1. Keen Sula Sneaker (Country Stripe):
This shoe is crafted from repurposed fabric scraps and uses eco-friendly vulcanized construction. The insole is removable and the outsole is rubber which grips well to any surface. They look very comfortable and are easily adjustable.


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It is quite late for me to inform that I am joining the stash-buster challenge 2013 hosted by Linda at Linda's Crafty Corner. This challenge need you to work on your stash and share with the group as and when you have complete a project using your stash.
Following are some of my stash that I will be using for this year challenge. I don't have much basically but yet these are enough to keep me busy crocheting through out this year.
and for my first project I will be using these mixture of yarn… I am not telling you now what is the project but surely something useful. Time will tell what it will turn into…
...till then Happy stash-busting!!


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Vision of the child art project fosters, quips young Nigerian artists
According to the Project Director of VoTC Foluke Michael, "The maiden edition, which was inaugurated in 2012, laid the groundwork for subsequent editions, each of which addressed cogent themes that touched on the socio-political and cultural realities of the country." Adding, she said the Governor of Lagos, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, formally flagged Lagos@50 anniversary celebration on May 27, 2016 during the gala award night of the 2016 edition of the VoTC.
The 2016 edition, she said, had as theme 'Sisi-Eko@50: Ageing Gracefully or Na So-So Pancake?' And it produced fifty student finalists, who had emerged from over 250 contestants (from over 50 participating schools) in both Literary and Painting competitions.
In continuing the event, three outstanding winners from the previous year – Rebecca Sylvester, Victory Asaka, and Gift Aneke – were given the opportunity to read out their literary works (poems) to the audience, after which the floor was open to comments and observations from parents and teachers of the participants.
On her part, notable female artist, jury member and CEO of the Nike Arts Gallery, Mrs. Nike Okundaye, spoke encouragingly to both past and present contestants to keep up the good works, stating, "Arts is part of life and life itself is art; continue and do not stop."
Also present was the Head, Business Development, Diamond Bank, Chizoma Okoli, who said the Vision of the Child art project seeks to promote the intelligence of children, "and it really brings out their artistic tendencies. We are happy to be part of this, as it also aligns with our corporate strategy of going beyond banking, and actually impacting lives of individuals."
Also, Project Director, Michael, told to the audience plans for this year's edition of VoTC, which she said would be different from the previous years. She said, past VoTC winners (2012-2016) would be required to search through Lagos State for any feature that best illustrates the festival motto 'Enhance the Heritage; Advance the Future.' Choices of subject that could be chosen from and but not limited to are: architectural (building or landscaping), street décor, transportation, motor park, leisure park, public or private institutions, public facilities, etc. The contestants are encouraged to be innovative and highly practical with their projects.
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You Get What You Pay For
Instead of throwing $250 million worth of tax breaks at a car company in hopes that it will locate here, state funds might be more wisely spent on public schools.
Published: September 2005
Love It or Love It
Business Casual
I'm not sure I can name another profession outside of journalism whose practitioners are such accomplished and vocal complainers; nor do I know of another profession whose practitioners so love what they do.
Published: September 2005
Twenty Years and Counting
Publishing a magazine in a vibrant, growing state such as we have is a great experience, and, quite frankly, a lot of fun. We are in the people business, and without you as readers, we have no purpose.
Published: September 2005
The Lovely Bone's
Art of the Meal
Once upon a time, the town square was a business barometer. You could just about judge the area's prosperity by the opulence of the courthouse, and what kind of commerce was going on in and around it.
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As the new year started, I made the decision to work really hard at taking my photography business to the next level, and try to make some other career dreams come true. It's always been my plan to slowly build the photography stuff over these years while our babies are small and at home all day, and hopefully by the time they're off at school, I'm able to make it my full-time career.
Do what I love doing, be my own boss, earn some money, and be there to pick the girls up from school.
Trying to fit all that prep work into three two hour slots a week (while Coralie naps on the days Josephine is at nursery) is hard. And come the evenings and I'm mostly just too knackered to sit at the table for hours on end. It can be frustrating, but slowly slowly things are coming together and building. It's exciting, and I know it's worth it.
Occasionally, I try and fit in a bit of time at the computer while the girls are playing nicely. But I've learnt that it normally ends badly. They can sense my concentration is on something else, even if they haven't noticed what I'm doing, and bickering often ensues.
So it's best to get out, get some fresh air and not miss a second of what's happening today, whilst trying to build my business for the future.
The balancing act continues... (and these little Mama's make it all look so easy!)


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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tie Up Your Sleeves
I buy fabric based on three things, how it feels, how it drapes, and the color. Most of the time, I don't know what I'm going to use it for when I buy it. Occasionally though, a fabric will just jump out at me, and I'll know exactly what it wants to be. The print and colors on this fabric reminded me of an Arizona sunset, and I just knew it needed to be a flowy, relaxed top of some sort. I went a little different, and used crochet trim to accent it, rather than just more of the same fabric. It just felt like it needed crochet on it.
I used the general concept as what I showed you in this post to cut out the shirt. Because this fabric is not stretchy, I made sure to add an extra inch to the width.
I also cut a short slit in the tops of the sleeves. If I were to do it again though, I would make the slits slightly more to the front of the sleeve.
I hemmed the slits first, before doing anything to the sleeve edge. Don't mind the bunching, this was pre-ironing.
Next, I serged on the crochet trim, making sure to leave "tails" to be able it tie it. I just went very carefully with the serger, and made sure to not cut the trim.
At this point, it wants to flip up, like this.
Top stitching takes care of that just nicely.
It adds just a nice little something different to a common style.
Hmmm, and now that I've blogged about it, maybe I'll even go iron the thing. I think I need to hire someone to come do all my ironing for me...and cleaning my floors. My 10 month old has decided her full time job is to eat absolutely every crumb, bug, or piece of trash that she can possible find...which unfortunately, she seems to be rather good at finding. So, back to the topic... what about you? Do you always have a plan in mind when you go buy fabric?
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
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Sun Reveals a Slew of Moves at JavaOneBy Chris Preimesberger | Posted 2007-05-08 Print
Sun announces that it will open-source Java Development Kit and take on Flash and Microsoft Silverlight.
Sun Microsystems has announced the release of an open-source version of its Java Development Kit for Java Platform Standard Edition, the systems company and Java giant also announced a new competitor to Adobe's Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight, as well as a new mobile initiative.
Sun has contributed the software to the OpenJDK Community as free software under the GNU GPLv2 (General Public License version two). Sun also announced that OpenJDK-based implementations can use the JCK (Java SE 6 Technical Compatibility Kit) to establish compatibility with the Java SE 6 specification.
Sun also said it was making available the TCK (Test Compatibility Kit) associated with OpenJDK, however the company did not say whether that availability would keep organizations like the Apache Software Foundation from shipping versions of its Harmony open-source implementations of Java.
Apache said certain "fields of use" restrictions regarding the TCK were preventing it from adopting Sun's technology for use in Harmony.
Jonathan Schwartz, CEO at Sun, said in a press conference, "there is no reason that Apache cannot ship Harmony today We're very focused on the GPL community."
That is technically true, but Apache officials said that to do so with the TCK restrictions in place would actually go against the Apache Software license. Meanwhile, Rich Green, Sun's executive vice president of software, said the TCK issues were being worked out
"Less than one year after we announced our intent to release Java technology as open-source software under GPL v2, we have achieved our goal," Green said in a statement.
"Now the free and open-source community has access to Java Platform Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition and Micro Edition as free software under the GPL. We look forward to working with the Java community and the free and open-source communities to determine the future of Java technology."
This announcement represents one of the largest source code contribution to the free software community and the open-source release of one of the industry's most significant and pervasive software platforms, Sun officials said.
Available immediately at the OpenJDK project on java.net, is all the unencumbered source code for Sun's future implementation of Java SE 7, as well as binary plugs for the remaining few instances of encumbered code.
Meanwhile, Sun is creating a process for OpenJDK-based implementations of Java SE to test for compatibility. Once certified, these implementations will be eligible to use the "Java Compatible" brand, while still meeting all of their obligations under the GPL.
This process will advance the "write once, run anywhere" promise of Java software compatibility into the free and open-source software world, and help guarantee the innovations made possible by the OpenJDK project remain available to everyone.
The company also announced a new, five-member JDK Interim Governance Board. The first task of the board is to develop a charter or constitution, said Onno Kluyt, chair of the Java Community Process. The Interim Governance Board's charter is to draft and gain ratification of a new constitution for the OpenJDK Community within the next year, with active participation from the membership, with the goal of OpenJDK governance being representative of a broad and inclusive consensus.
The community will then hold an election to replace the Interim Governance Board with a duly elected board in accordance with the constitution.
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Feb 08, 2013
THE HAGUE, (SANA)_In a new evidence of foreign countries' involvement in the events in Syria, General Intelligence and Security Service chief Rob Bertholee warned that scores of Dutch nationals are fighting alongside the ''rebels'' in Syria and could return home more radicalized.
AP quoted Bertholee as saying in a statement late last night that ''The number of Dutch nationals heading to Syria is growing fast,'' adding he is concerned about their return to their country after fighting alongside radical Islamic rebels in Syria.
"Hundreds of people from around Europe and dozens from the Netherlands have travelled to Syria to join rebels fighting what they see as a holy war, or jihad, to oust President Bashar Assad,'' he added.
Bertholee blamed the propaganda romanticizing the events in Syria for drawing increasing numbers of foreigners into travelling to Syria.


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Sunday, August 9, 2015
Know Your Worth
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While I was eating some almonds today, I thought about what you said, "Love your body because you know it deserves the best." It's the truth, I want to feel good, so put good stuff in it. Not knocking the occasional fried food, cake pop, or glass of vino...(my vices...balance ha ha ha) =)! Thank you for always sharing your heart and loving people enough to let them know you care and there is a God who loves them.ReplyDelete
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