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Hi All I am putting together an RSS aggregator as part of a larger project. 1) Item titles (headlines) are links; should I use the title attribute of the link (<a...> as oppposed to <link...>) to contain a statement like: "full text of [headline]"? 2) Items will be able to classified/archived/etc.; once an operation has been perfomed on an item, such as setting the archive flag in the database, I was planning to return to that item's location in the document using an anchor. Would using a large number of anchors (one per item in a page which could contain many items) cause any problems with screen readers or other AT? It's a pity that RSS doesn't have a per-channel or even per-item element giving accessibility data for the target page. I suppose that the later (RDF) versions could incorporate this in some way, but I guess I'm just dreaming now <wink/>. Cheers M -- Matthew Smith Kadina Business Consultancy South Australia http://www.kbc.net.auReceived on Wednesday, 20 April 2005 12:26:12 UTC
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It's a shame that not more people in this house like Collard Greens. Just my oldest and I really like them, my middle and youngest will eat a serving, it it's not too spicy. Other than that DH doesn't really like them. Too bad, they are good for you. I usually make up a big batch and keep a few servings in the freezer at a time. When I get the craving, want some for dinner or over cornbread I pull it out. I have used different methods to make this, they all work fine and each one is a little different. My kids really the the creole seasoning so this one is a favorite.
What about your household? What are foods you love, but don't always make often?
Collard Greens Stove Top
Collard Greens Slow Cooker
Pressure cooker method below.
Collard Greens Slow Cooker
Pressure cooker method below.
Collard Greens
2- 3 bunches of greens, washed, stems removed
4 cups of salt free stock or broth
3-4 slices of bacon
1 smashed and peeled garlic clove.
1 jalapeno
2-4 teaspoons salt free creole seasoning (recipe here)
White or apple cider vinegar (Optional)
- Roll the leaves of the greens up from the long side, and slice into approximately 1 inch strips.
- Saute bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble.
- Add garlic to the bacon grease and saute until fragrant.
- Add cooking liquid, and scrap the bottom of the pot to make sure there is no stuck on food.
- Add greens, jalapeno, and creole seasoning.
- Add more water to come up to about 1/2 to 3/4 of the greens if needed.
- Cook on MANUAL, HIGH for 6-10 minutes and let it release pressure naturally.
- Season with salt and pepper, add a splash of your favorite vinegar to taste.
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In the 2008 Asia Model Awards Festival in Korea, Pinay Actress Iza Calzado recieved a Model Star Award, Ms. Ida Henares AVP of GMA Artist Center a International Culture Exchange Award, Pinoy Singer Freddie Aguilar was a recepient of Asia Star Award and Model Robby Manaquil was the Male Model Star Awardee. The filipino delegates were brought to Korea in the partnership of Korean Modeling Association and GMA Artists Center.
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Over at Scientific American, Lawrence Krauss has written an apology for dismissing the importance of philosophy, as he seemed to do in his interview in The Atlantic. Apparently set aright by Dan Dennett, and reminded of confrères like Anthony Grayling and Peter Singer, Krauss admits that philosophy has some value after all, though not so much when it comes to guiding the progress of physics. He then clarifies what he meant by the "nothing" in "the universe from nothing"—a better explanation than, as I recall, he proffers in his book.
Krauss's apology becomes a bit of a notapology in the last paragraph, though:
So, to those philosophers I may have unjustly offended by seemingly blanket statements about the field, I apologize. I value your intelligent conversation and the insights of anyone who thinks carefully about our universe and who is willing to guide their thinking based on the evidence of reality. To those who wish to impose their definition of reality abstractly, independent of emerging empirical knowledge and the changing questions that go with it, and call that either philosophy or theology, I would say this: Please go on talking to each other, and let the rest of us get on with the goal of learning more about nature.
I think the dismissive last two sentences refer in part to David Albert, who wrote a critical review of Krauss's book in the New York Times. I may be wrong, but I think Krauss was talking about Albert's review when he wrote this in the Sci Am column:
Recently one review of my book by such a philosopher, which I think motivated the questions in the Atlantic interview, argued not only that one particular version of the nothing described by modern physics was not relevant. Even more surprisingly, this author claimed with apparent authority (surprising because the author apparently has some background in physics) something that is simply wrong: that the laws of physics can never dynamically determine which particles and fields exist and whether space itself exists, or more generally what the nature of existence might be.
This is in fact precisely what Albert said in his review. I'm not competent to judge that criticism, but if Krauss is referring to Albert, he shouldn't have said that he's a philosopher that "apparently has some background in physics." Although Albert is a philosopher at Columbia University, he has a doctorate in theoretical physics, has published two books and a fair number of papers on quantum mechanics and other topics in physics. "Apparently some background in physics" doesn't quite cover that.
Oh, well. Krauss is right that philosophers of science must keep abreast of science, and when necessary inform their work with facts from the real world, but I still think that philosophy can guide the thinking of scientists in a productive manner, not just, as Krauss implies, the other way around.
One example (two, really) is Philip Kitcher's work on evolutionary psychology and creationism.
Another is the work by Marc Hauser and colleagues on the fact that novel moral situations tend to provoke similar judgments from people of different cultures and different faith—or no faith. (Yes, I know some of Hauser's work has been retracted, but not the moral-survey work.) That's basically applied philosophy—Gedankenexperiments submitted to subjects—and it may imply that some of our moral judgments are innate and therefore evolved. It's early days for this speculation, but it's an intriguing clue about the possibility of an evolved moral sense.


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Want a raise? Work for it. Perform well.
Most of us have had one in the past 16 years. If it exceeded 3-6%, we were fortunate.
If you've worked part-time as an Alabama legislator the past 16 years, you haven't had a raise.
Legislators want one - a big one - a 60% increase.
The governor says he will veto their request.
They can override the veto but will need to go on the record with their vote, something they didn't do when they made it the first order of business in the regular session on a voice vote.
No one begrudges a raise to people who earn it.
They certainly question how big of a raise.
Wouldn't it be better for legislators to have one of their most productive sessions ever - working together to address critical issues affecting all Alabamians.
When the session is wrapping up, revisit the raise issue again - at a more modest increase.
Then it may be more favorably received by voters.


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Kari Schuster of MPLS.TV created this Meta Pizza during a late-night shopping trip. It's comprised of pizza-flavored items like Doritos, Combos, Goldfish, Pringles and even hummus. From afar, the calorie-packed concoction looks like a real pizza, but up close, the pizza's components become crystal clear.
So how did the Meta Pizza taste? Schuster writes, "Awesome? Yes. Healthy? No. Pizza party in your mouth? Definitely." Would you eat this "pizza"?
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August 19, 2011
Probably not . . . I prefer to clog my arteries with the real thing!
August 19, 2011
ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Meatza crust yes!! The non food on top of it ruins the rest of it. I prefer the one i make!! At least I can top it with real food!! Live Primal/Paleo, change your life!!
August 20, 2011
Yuck!! I wouldn't touch any of that processed crap if someone bet me too. I'd much rather eat REAL food. Living Primal/Paleo has changed my life for the better. :)


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I don't recommend that you print the cards yourself because of the issues with lining up the front and back when using your own printer.
Many companies use Roes software to print trading cards. Below is a video on how to print with Roes and below the video are print labs that use Roes.
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I have created my own card and have automated PS to use both scripts and actions to ask for name,and player info. I flatten the image and place it two up on a 4x6. Have it printed locally, then I purchased a wallet cutter. First I glue the front and back to a sheet of paper using a glue designed to glue photos but the sheet of paper is the clue. Once glued and dried, I cut them with the wallet cutter. Wallet cutter came from a company in CA that told me it was strong enough. Had to take t to local welding shop to make it strong enough.
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Report criticizes VA hospital over breach
By Ben Evans Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON — An Alabama VA hospital that lost sensitive data on more than 1.5 million people in January repeatedly failed to follow privacy regulations leading up to the incident, according to an internal report.
The employee directly responsible for the data initially lied to investigators and deleted files from his computer in an effort to hide the magnitude of the problem, the Veterans Affairs inspector general wrote.
The vast majority of the data, including Social Security numbers and private health information, was not protected by passwords or computer encryption. It could be used to commit Medicare billing fraud or identity theft, the report said, and the employee should never have had much of it in the first place.
The report, released Friday, recommends "administrative action" against several employees, including the staffer, the managers of the program where he worked and the head of the Birmingham VA Medical Center.
VA spokesman Matt Smith said in a statement that the department agrees with the recommendations and will "work vigorously" to implement them.
"The VA strives to maintain the highest standard in safeguarding our veterans' personal information," the statement said.
In response to the Alabama incident, VA Secretary Jim Nicholson temporarily stopped activities at seven specialized research centers across the country.
Aside from Birmingham's, the sites have been reopened.
The security breach occurred on Jan. 22.
when employees discovered an external computer hard drive missing from a satellite office that conducts specialty research on health care. Because the employee responsible for the drive initially lied about how much information was on it, the VA initially reported publicly that fewer than 50,000 people were affected.
But investigators later determined that the drive contained information for more than 250,000 veterans and about 1.3 million medical providers across the country.
The VA, which didn't finish sending notifications until May 22, has since offered free credit monitoring to nearly 900,000 people whose Social Security numbers appear to have been compromised.
The report found a "dysfunctional management structure that led to an overall breakdown of management oversight, controls, and accountability" at the research site where the drive disappeared.
Managers failed to provide hands-on oversight, improperly used non-VA e-mail and selected an insecure office location without properly considering data security, it said.
Although VA policy calls for protecting data through a computer scrambling process called encryption, the managers decided instead to lock the external drives in safes. But employees often left the drives outside the safes or took them offsite and there was no system for monitoring who accessed the safe, the report said.
The criminal investigation into the drive's disappearance remains open, and the inspector general reported finding no evidence of identity theft related to the information thus far.
The report marks the latest in a series of critical assessments of VA data-security practices. The agency has come under scrutiny for more than a year over a series of lapses, including the theft last spring of data on 26.5 million veterans from an employee's home in Maryland.
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Several days ago I wrote an urgent blog message about a threat the group that goes by the name Anonymous or "Legion" made to "erase the New York Stock Exchange off the internet" on October 1oth, 2011. They also said that this day will be a day America "will never, ever forget." That is a very substantial threat, a terrorist threat, and is and was to be taken seriously. As of writing this right now, that day is tomorrow. Since writing that blog post, not only was my article scooped up and propelled all over the internet, but all the major media outlets picked up on the story as well, such as CNN, Fox, CNBC, WSJ, Businessweek, Forbes and the list goes on. That is great, but who I hope picked up on it the most is the FBI. No matter their cause, whether justified or not, no group can make these types of threats and be allowed to follow through with them. That type of threat not only represents a clear and present danger to the security of the United States, but it also represents a direct threat to the majority of working Americans, their savings and their 401k's. The people who MAKE UP the 99% this group and the others like them claim to represent.
Since that time, I have stayed on top of the story. On the eve of their threat, I will tell you what has taken place since, and then we will wait and see what happens. My own opinion, and my opinion only, is that nothing at all is going to happen, and I will explain why later. However, I do believe that the group, by naming this date, and making these claims of the capabilities they have and the bold and sinister rhetoric of "not forgiving and not forgetting," that they have laid their entire credibility on the line of whether or not this is pulled off. After all, it is to be a day that America will "never, ever forget." I would sincerely hope that once this fails, that those who follow those such as Anonymous, and cheer them on, might actually take a step back from the insanity and realize that our government is set up in a way that we need not destroy it to fix it. Every law we need is already on the books. What we need are brave men and women willing to demand that those laws be upheld, and that those responsible for the crimes that Anonymous and those like them are rightly pointing out and putting forth, be held accountable and serve prison time in cases where it is warranted.
In the days after the threat was posted, Anonymous has been somewhat confused and helter-skelter in their releases. In some cases, they have been fighting like children amongst themselves in the comment sections of posted videos. A great deal of misinformation has been posted and it is nearly impossible to tell what response is real, what is a plant, and what is outright fake. But as far as I can tell, having watched all the videos, read all the comments, and tried to learn nuances and traits of the real posters, this threatened attack for tomorrow October 10th, 2011 may still be attempted. The group has posted, if it was from them, that "most of their collective" did not support the idea of this attack. However, they claim that some amongst "the collective" still plan to move forward. Anonymous has issued its own warning against going forward with the attack and is trying to back out of responsiblity. Too late for that. Others claim the original video of the threat was a plant by those who wish to destroy them, and others just say it was a fake. Bottomline…they are scared themselves of what might happen, because of the deeply serious nature of what they have threatened to do. This is a felony that can land you life in prison. That is if you are lucky. Being that you are "anonymous," you very well could also find yourself staring in the dark at a black op agent (not the video game, but the REAL guys) from any number of foreign governments or even our own. If that is the case, we will never hear from you again. So I would be very careful of your threats against this nation moving forward. This has not stopped them from issuing further threats and even bragging online about current ongoing operations. Those are the following:
Operation Greenout: Many statements have been made that this operation is now "live." The goal is starting from last week, but with the main date of October 15th, 2011, that they encourage their followers and all Americans by making their videos viral to withdraw all money and savings from the banks of J. P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and many more. The goal is to crash those banks and create panic. They want to collapse the financial system, which is the same purpose for the attack on the NYSE. That is a real threat, and it is being talked about in current time, and I'm sure the FBI is responding. At least I would hope.
Operation Facebook: For whatever reason, Anonymous is not happy with Facebook. They claim to have already started an attack on their servers and are causing troubles for those who use the social network. They have especially targeted the chat feature, and those who experienced trouble using chat last week…Anonymous claims it was them causing the issue, and promise to create further havoc in the coming days. Now in my eyes, that is admitting to a crime. It is illegal to hack the systems of any private or pubic business or institution. Once again, I sincerely hope the FBI has or will be arresting those responsible.
To conclude, I have no idea if tomorrow will be a big deal that we will "never, ever forget," or if it will come and go just like any other day on the NYSE. I suspect it will go without incident. This story has gained worldwide attention and has drug Anonymous out into the light and under the scope of examination. Real warriors fight face to face. If you wish to fix this system, state your name and show your face and get on board with demanding our legal system do the job it is required to do per the Constitution of the United States of America. Heroes save things. They do not destroy. Heroes help people. They do not harm. Heroes do not see themselves as heroes. They give credit to those they save. We do forgive, and we can even forget, but we will always prosecute those who wish to destroy this great Republic.
Gary Abernathy


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Unexpected Antarctic melt could trigger 2-metre sea level rise
A MASSIVE rise in sea level is coming, and it will trigger climate chaos around the world. That was the message from a controversial recent paper by climate scientist James Hansen. It was slated by many for assuming – rather than showing – that sea level could rise by between 1 and 5 metres by 2100.
But now, just a week after being formally published, it is being backed up by another study. "He was speculating on massive fresh water discharge to the ocean that I don't think anybody thought was possible before," says Rob DeConto of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. "Now we're about to publish a paper that says these rates of fresh water input are possible."
DeConto's model includes factors that previous studies omitted. First, floating ice shelves around Antarctica will soon be exposed to above-zero summer air temperatures, speeding their melt, he says. Second, once the shelves are gone, the huge ice cliffs that remain will begin to collapse (Nature, DOI: 10.1038/nature17145).
DeConto's findings suggest that even if countries meet the pledges made as part of the Paris agreement, global sea level could still rise 1 metre by 2100. If emissions keep climbing it could go up more than 2 metres.
"Today we're measuring global sea level rise in millimetres per year," DeConto says. "We're talking about the potential for centimetres per year just from Antarctica."
This article appeared in print under the headline "Catastrophic Antarctic melting"


text: Xbox 360 HD DVD isn't that surprising; to see them show off some UI mockups, ok, maybe a teensy bit surprising; to hear them give a price? Pretty shocking -- but they didn't, they gave a price range, and a nebulous one at that. HD Beat has it that during Microsoft's presentation at the North America DVD Forum Conference, the 360's HD DVD drive was said to "be the cheapest HD DVD player on the market for consumers who already own an Xbox 360 console." In other words, means it'll cost you less than a half a grand -- which is even less encouraging than what we heard before. Gee, thanks; playing this one close to the chest, are you Microsoft? Don't make us consult inside sources, because you know what happens when we do.


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SOURCE: BioSolar, Inc.
August 23, 2016 03:30 ET
University Brings Extensive Experience in High Energy Lithium Battery Design and Environmentally Friendly Process Development
SANTA CLARITA, CA--(Marketwired - August 23, 2016) - BioSolar, Inc. (OTCQB: BSRC), a developer of breakthrough energy storage technology and materials, today announced that the company has entered into a new sponsored research agreement with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to strengthen the engineering development efforts of its battery technology. The company's goal is to increase the capacity and reduce the cost of lithium-ion batteries.
Dr. Sung-Jin Cho, Assistant professor in the Nanoengineering Department at North Carolina A&T State University, will be the lead investigator of the newly initiated sponsored research. Dr. Cho also serves as Director of Nano Energy Laboratory, a role he has held since August 2014. Prior to his current position, Dr. Cho was a technical lead at Johnson Controls Inc., Battery Technology Center, Milwaukee, WI, from 2008 to 2014. Dr. Cho led the USABC (United State Advanced Battery Consortium) program to design and evaluate battery material and lithium-ion cell engineering for automotive application for over six years. Prior to pursuing his PhD in the United States, Dr. Cho worked on lithium-ion battery technology development in Korea, and held a number of positions at LG. His research encompasses fundamental materials studies such as catastrophic failure mechanism study, synthesis and physical characterization, as well as device and system design and fabrication.
This agreement represents a natural progression from the scientific development phase represented by the Company's existing sponsored research program at the University of California, Santa Barbara ("UCSB"), now scheduled to conclude in October 2016. In place since 2014, this agreement and subsequent scientific efforts have resulted in the creation of innovative intellectual properties that form the basis of BioSolar's critical core technologies. The Company currently co-owns two patent-applications for a supercapacitor technology and its super cathode technology with UCSB.
"We are excited to have Dr. Cho lead our new engineering and commercialization program at North Carolina A&T State University," said Dr. David Lee, CEO of BioSolar. "His experience in developing high energy lithium batteries and process development draws many parallels to what we are seeking to build upon. We believe this new effort will positively complement our previous activities at UCSB, bringing us one step closer to achieving our corporate objectives and ultimately realizing value on behalf of our shareholders."
About BioSolar, Inc.
BioSolar is developing a breakthrough technology to double the storage capacity, lower the cost and extend the life of lithium-ion batteries. A battery contains two major parts, a cathode and an anode, that function together as the positive and negative sides. Today's state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery is limited by the storage capacity of its cathode, while the anode can store much more. Inspired by nature, we are developing a novel cathode based on inexpensive conductive polymers and organic materials that can fully utilize the storage capacity of conventional anodes. By integrating our high capacity, high power and low-cost cathode with conventional anodes, battery manufacturers can create a super lithium-ion battery that can double the range of a Tesla, power an iPhone for 2 days straight, or store daytime solar energy for nighttime use. Founded with the vision of developing breakthrough energy technologies, BioSolar's previous successes include the world's first UL approved bio-based back sheet for use in solar panels.
To learn more about BioSolar, please visit our website at http://www.biosolar.com.
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GCC expatriates on residence visas will no longer have to wait in queue to pay for UAE entry permits upon arrival at the airport. Major-General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, told Khaleej Times on Tuesday that online application and online payment of visa fees have been introduced for expatriates staying in the GCC on residence visas in order to spare them from the hassle of waiting in queues at the Dubai International Airport.
Major-General Al Marri explained that the new facility is set to help ease visa paper work. "It is not a compulsory step as yet for those visa applicants to obtain the entry permits into the UAE. The choice is left to them whether to apply online and jump the queues."
"With time, the public will try and get used to the new procedure and come to realise that it would be much easier and more convenient," said Major-General Al Marri.
'GCC Individual Services' on www.ednrd.ae gives detailed information and instructions the GCC expatriates with residence visas need to know, prior to applying for UAE entry permits.
The regular procedure, that has been effective, was that those expatriates first finalise the visa fee payment upon arriving at the airport, and then proceed to the immigration counters to get their entry permits.
The GDRFA has been spreading information regarding the new facilities to the public via the social media and brochures.
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"Envy comes from wanting something that isn't yours. But grief comes from losing something you've already had."


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On Thursday, Tao gave away $15,000 to the best '80s celebrity look-alikes. When the club asked me to serve as the evening's celebrity judge—"celebrity" in the absolute loosest sense of the word—I jumped at the chance. First, because I love judging people (in non-moral contexts), and second, because I'd heard that club contests are rigged, and I wanted to find out for myself.
Turns out they're legit. At least, this one was.
Over 65 look-alikes entered the field dressed as icons like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Rick James and Cher, but none of those celebs, in my mind, truly exemplify the '80s. Their careers were longer, spilling over into the '70s and '90s, too.
Same goes for Indiana Jones, who called Tao beforehand, in character, to ask if he could bring in his whip. When he arrived, Jones filled out his application by Zippo light, which won him some points, but not enough to eclipse his non-resemblance to Harrison Ford. He looked like Harry Anderson from Night Court; should have come as Judge Harold T. Stone.
I was less impressed by the guy who showed up in blackface saying he was Sho'nuff from the 1985 movie Shogun of Harlem. And was Sho'nuff the slightest bit embarrassed when requesting a contest application form from Tao's Jillian, who's black? Course he wasn't.
We let Sho'nuff compete, but we had to draw the line at Austin Powers; his first movie didn't come out till '97.
Inside Tao's Opium Room, Pee-wee Herman had an impromptu dance battle against one of the Rick Jameses, as the Terminator (T-800) watched from afar, unflinching.
Using four criteria (resemblance, '80s-ness, audience reaction, sexiness), the other judges and I narrowed the field down to six. I fought against Pam Anderson (too '90s) and Robert De Niro (not '80s-specific enough), but eventually buckled. I couldn't deny Pam's sexiness or De Niro's striking resemblance and strong audience reaction.
The finalists—Pam, Bobby, Pee-wee, Whitney Houston, Terminator and Rodney Dangerfield—took to the main stage and the audience made its decision clear: De Niro would walk away with the big check. I'd have picked Pee-wee, but I respect the democratic process. Which is just one of the many reasons Tao should invite me back to judge their next girl-on-girl kissing contest ...


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Cairn Terrier
History & Origin
The Cairn Terrier is an incredibly old dog breed originating from the Scottish Highlands. They are descendent from the original, indigenous working dogs of the area. Their original purpose was pest control. Shepherds, crofters, and hunters used them to get rid of foxes, rabbits, and rats. When hunting gained in popularity, the terriers hunted badgers and otters.
The advent of the 1800's saw differentiations developing in the Cairn Terrier breed. These were the Skye Terrier, Scottish Terrier, and West Highland White Terrier. The original Cairn Terrier was almost forgotten, except in the remote parts of Scotland where they had originated.
The pioneers of the Cairn Terriers of today are two ladies. They were Mrs. Alastair Campbell and Mrs. Mary Hawke. Because of their persistence, The Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1910.
The efforts of another two women, Mrs. Henry Price and Mrs. Byron Rodgers, saw the breed gain recognition in the United States. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized the Cairn Terrier breed in 1913.
The name of the breed has an interesting twist to it. They are named after the many cairns dotting the Scottish countryside. A cairn is a mound of stones piled on graves. They supplied many a hiding place for the vermin these dogs hunted. The smallness of certain of these dogs at the time allowed them to easily maneuver between these stones, thus their name, Cairn Terriers.
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Your new Cairn Terrier puppy will never grow to be big. Do not tell him that, though. This little breed is tough and sturdy with an attitude!
A Cairn Terrier is friendly, alert, and independent. He is also extremely stubborn. This means he needs to know who the boss is right from the start. Therefore, a new owner will need to take charge immediately. If not, the dog will rule the home.
Although he is independent, he has a soft little heart. His sensitive nature does not take well to scolding or harsh treatment of any sort. So temper firmness with kindness and love when dealing with your new puppy.
Your Cairn Terrier puppy's intelligence and willingness to learn, means he learns new tricks and commands easily. There is almost nothing he cannot learn.
Fiercely loyal, Cairn Terriers adapt to almost any situation. They are wonderful with children and make great family pets. These pups do not get along with smaller children, however. They do not take well to teasing.
Your puppy is a member of an extremely active breed of dog. He needs exercise and a lot of it. He will always be up to playing games such as fetch, but boredom can result in a dug up garden. Although small, those paws are large and strong for his size! These are by no means quiet lapdogs and are a bad choice for the elderly or infirm. They are not for those who have a more sedentary lifestyle.
Cairn Terriers do not do particularly well with other dogs, nor do they like small pets. They see cats and other smaller animals as their natural prey. They do best in one-pet households with them being the center of attention. What else would you expect?
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Your frisky companion is long-lived and could be by your side for up to fifteen years.
Cairn Terriers are not fussy eaters. They have a tendency to put on weight, however. Free feeding where food is always readily available is a bad idea. It encourages over-eating and thus obesity. Obesity has its own set of health problems such as diabetes and heart problems.
If feeding your Cairn Terrier commercial dog food, keep a few things in mind. The majority of commercial dog food has additives and fillers. They do nothing for your dog's nutritional needs. Most of what is in there only fill your puppy's tummy without any nutritional benefits.
In addition, what is good for a large breed of dog does not suit a smaller breed like the Cairn Terrier. Dried, commercial dog food has to be age and breed specific. In other words, puppy food for a small dog breed does not work for a larger breed of puppies or an adult Cairn Terrier, for example. You should only choose a commercial brand that is of a high quality. These are usually more expensive, but well worth your dog's health and the money you save in veterinarian fees.
A raw food diet for dogs closely resembles what they would eat in their natural state. Wolves, for example, first eat the guts of their prey, followed by the intestines and muscle meat. Dogs are descended from wolves, and their gut works exactly the same way.
Protein, in a raw food diet, is derived from red meat, poultry, and fish. Vegetables are part of the deal. Sweet potato and carrots are great, as well as brown rice for puppies. It helps with their digestion.
The advantages of a raw food diet include among other better oral hygiene, a leaner body mass, an improved coat and skin, better digestion and a stronger immune system.
When you bring your new puppy home feed him what he had at the breeders at first. If you want to introduce him to a new diet, do so gradually. Changing his diet immediately will result in a sick puppy with an upset tummy. You do not want to clean up that mess!
Your new puppy needs three to four meals a day. By the time he reaches the ripe old age of six months, he should be down to two meals a day. Feeding according to a set schedule allows for easier house training and prevents possible obesity later in life. It also makes potty training easier.
Always ensure there is a bowl of clear, fresh water at hand. Active puppies can easily get dehydrated.
Size and Coat
Male Cairn Terriers are slightly larger than the females. They stand between 25cm and 33 cm and weigh anything between six and eight kilograms. Females stand between 23cm and 30cm and weigh about the same as the males. Height is measured from the withers to the floor.
The Cairn Terrier has a stocky, solid build with a deep chest, short legs, and solid hindquarters. Their double coat is shaggy and weather resistant. The outer coat has a harsh texture while the undercoat is soft. It comes in just about every color except white. These include different shades of gray, brindle, black(ish), sand, brindle, and red.
Your Cairn Terrier needs a weekly grooming session. Their coats knot and mat easily. Regular brushing and combing get rid of the problem.
The grooming session need not take long, but should include a number of things. This breed does not need regular bathing. Bathing too often strips the coat of oil, resulting in a dry coat and possible skin irritations. Regular spraying with moisturizer, however, keeps it in good shape. Make sure to brush it through well.
Regular brush should include coat stripping. This is where loose undercoat hair is removed. Leaving it causes matting. Hot spots may develop in warmer weather.
Use damp cotton wool balls to clean your puppy's ear. A discharge or discoloration means a trip to the veterinarian is in order. It is a sign of a possible ear infection.
Nails should be short. Most active dogs do not need regular nail clipping. Their nails tend to file down naturally. Many pet owners are wary of clipping their dog's nails. A quick visit to the doggy parlor or veterinarian gets the job done quickly without costing too much. Long nails in a dog tear easily, causing a lot of pain.
Exercise, Energy, and Activities
Your puppy belongs to a very active breed. They love nothing more than running around chasing something. Playing fetch is a great pastime. Physical activity keeps the Cairn Terrier healthy. His willingness to engage in play with older children makes him an ideal family pet.
A fenced yard is best for your Cairn Terrier puppy. His paws are large and strong for his size, and while still small, digging is one of his favorite activities. A few long walks a day do wonders to curb his energy.
An intelligent, agile, athletic dog, your puppy will, as he grows older, excel in activities such as agility, earth dog trials, and fly ball.
Training and Sleep/Rest
Training begins the moment your puppy comes home. Proper socialization with all family members comes first, followed by socialization with other people and dogs. Socialization is very important with Cairn Terriers because they tend to become aggressive towards other animals if not exposed to them from an early age. The same applies to strangers.
Of course, potty training is high on the list too. Housetraining your puppy is going to take time, patience and consistency. Strangely, the smaller the breed of dog, the longer they take to housetrain. It could take a few months.
Never, under any circumstances, scold or punish your new family addition for making a mistake. Rather praise him for each time he gets a right. There is nothing like positive reinforcement to make a dog want to please its owner.
Puppies can control their bladder for about one hour for every month of its age. If you keep this in mind, you will prevent spills in the home.
One of the reasons four meals a day is recommended is because a puppy needs to 'go' about fifteen minutes after a meal. He also needs taking out first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Additionally, potty times during the day at 35 minutes to one-hour intervals are ideal. The length between potty times lengthens as the dog gets older. At first, though, regular intervals are best. Rather be safe than sorry!
Health Issues
There are a few health problems associated with the Cairn Terrier breed. It is, therefore, important that you purchase your puppy from a reputable breeder. He is able to answer all your questions about the breed as well as tell you the medical history of both your puppy's parents. Backyard breeders are out for a profit. They do not have the breed's best interests at heart.
Probably the most common health problem in all terrier breeds is allergies. Allergies are the main cause of itchy skin. It often leads to bacterial skin infections.
Other issues with the breed include:
Ocular melanosis: It is an eye disease found only in Cairn Terriers. The onset is between the ages of eight and twelve years. It is commonly known as pigmentary glaucoma.
Cataracts: If your Cairn Terrier develops cataracts before the age of two years, blindness usually follows.
Luxating patella: This is a dislocation of the kneecap and common in smaller dogs. It is sometimes due to injury, especially while a puppy. It is treatable.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is where the femoral head starts degenerating. Possible indicators of the disease are trouble walking, favoring a specific leg, holding a leg up, and trouble with getting up. Treatment is by means of surgery.
Globoid cell leukodystrophy (GCL): It is a genetic disease affecting the neurological functioning of your dog. It usually affects dogs that are three to eighteen months old. It normally results in death.
Pulmonary fibrosis: The condition usually manifests when your dog is about nine years old. It affects the lungs. They become inflamed and scarred. The dog finds it progressively difficult to breathe properly. The outcome is usually not a positive one.
To Sum Up
Your little Cairn Terrier puppy is never going to lose its playful spark. Although very adaptable, he is better suited for homes with an enclosed yard in which he can run and play off his excess energy.
Exceedingly loyal, he makes a great little watchdog. His excitable nature makes him a bad pet for the elderly while an excellent one for a family with children. His digging tendencies and barking when bored might drive you up the wall. Be prepared for it!
He is no lapdog but a big dog in a little body. Never forget it!
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Blessed Mess Sunday School Class
Details: This is a Sunday School for young adults (18-40) who are in various transitional stages in their lives. There is a lot of discussion in this class and new people are always welcome. You will never be behind!
Location: Room 20
Details: This class is based on Bible study and its application to daily life. Lessons are centered on the scripture to enable our members to grow in their personal relationship with God. The format is lecture with plenty of time for discussion of different viewpoints. Lessons are presented using multimedia presentations. Several mission projects and socials throughout the year.
Previous Studies:
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Occasional social gatherings are planned throughout the year.
Several mission projects each year, as well as helping families in need.
Location: Fellowship Hall
Details: This class is made of most older adults who like to study the Bible and go deep in the Word of God.
Quarterly socials.
Mission projects to help needy families.
Location: Trinity Classroom
Class Format: A combination of lecture and discussion, with emphasis given to discussion.
Lesson Topics: Chosen from Cokesbury literature by the class on an as needed basis. We alternate between traditional Bible Study and more contemporary writers who use the Bible to answer questions about current topics of interest to the class.
Fellowship time 10:00AM. – 10:15AM.
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The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has subpoenaed AMD and Nvidia as part of an anti-trust investigation into graphics processors and cards market.
AMD recently entered the graphics chip business with its acquisition of ATI Technologies, and the DoJ has not made any allegations against AMD or ATI. AMD said it will co-operate with the investigation.
Competing chip vendor Nvidia said on Friday that it had also received a subpoena, relating to an "investigation into potential anti-trust violations related to graphics processing units and cards." Nvidia said it would also co-operate with the order, which came from the DoJ's San Francisco office.
While the department hasn't said specifically what it is investigating, one industry analyst speculated that the case could be about price fixing. The DoJ has already charged a number of chip companies in the DRAM memory chip market for price fixing, and is investigating several in the SRAM chip market.
"If the DoJ wanted to, it could just go down every line in the semiconductor industry and find the same issue," said Gartner analyst Richard Gordon. That's because there are a relatively few number of suppliers in the chip industry and an open flow of communication between competitors and customers, who may not define price fixing the same way the DoJ does, he said.
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As I was there to try the roast pork and char siu, we ordered that as a starter. To my delight, the roast pork was really good, with thin crispy skin and soft meat. An even better surprise, the char siu was actually good. I wouldn't go as far as saying they're as great as in Hong Kong, but I did like it. It was in the Hong Kong style with a fattier cut and slathered in a sweet honey type glaze. Strangely it was served with mustard. I tried the combination and didn't like it at all but my work mate loved it and said it was so innovative. You can go and decide for yourself. We also shared a Vinegar Pork dish and some glass noodles. The vinegar pork was awesome. Such great flavours of sweet, salty and sour. This was our favourite dish of the day. The glass noodles were also good, with a nice sour tang.
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This is a good solid place for a cheap meal and I would definitely return. I was impressed with the pork dishes and would definitely order those again. If you're in the Chadstone shopping centre area, I'd recommend you pop in for a meal as the food is good and the atmosphere is relaxing. You'll leave with change from a $20 easily so it's really good value.
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Student Newspaper's Right To Review R-Rated Movies Upheld
May a school principal remove movie reviews from the student newspaper merely because the films in question were rated R? The New Jersey Supreme Court, agreeing with two lower courts, said no.
The case of Desilets v. Clearview Regional Board of Education concerned reviews of the movies "Mississippi Burning" and "Rain Man" submitted in 1989 to the student paper at Clearview Junior High School in Gloucester County. They were written by Brien Desilets, who was then an 8th grader.
The principal pulled the reviews solely because the films were rated R, for restricted, by the Motion Picture Association of America.
Patricia Desilets sued on behalf of her son, claiming the principal's action violated his First Amendment free press rights.
A state trial judge ruled the principal's action did not violate the First Amendment in light of a 1989 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gave school officials greater latitude to restrict school-sponsored publications.
However, the judge found that the New Jersey constitution provided greater student-press protections than the First Amendment. The judge said the school could easily disassociate itself from reviews of R-rated movies by printing a disclaimer in the student paper.
A New Jersey appellate court also ruled for the student, but on federal constitutional grounds. The appellate court held that the principal overstepped the bounds of the 1989 decision because the pedagogical interests of the school do not extend beyond the "style and content" of an article.
The state supreme court affirmed that appellate court ruling on Sept. 22. The majority said the school district did not have a clear policy showing why a ban on R-rated movie reviews was needed. In fact, some teachers in its schools had discussed "Mississippi Burning" in class and recommended that students see it with their parents, the court said.
Creationism Reversal
A federal appeals court has reversed itself and ruled against a California teacher who challenged a requirement that he teach about evolution.
A federal district judge had dismissed the claims of John Peloza, a high school biology teacher in the Capistrano district. The teacher alleged he was being forced to teach evolution as fact and said he was reprimanded for discussing the creation theory of human origin.
In July, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Mr. Peloza was entitled to a trial to try to prove his claim that the district showed hostility to religion by requiring him to teach evolution.
However, in an unusual action, the panel withdrew that opinion last month and substituted a new ruling on Oct. 4. In it, the panel affirmed the dismissal of the teacher's lawsuit.
Neither side had requested the removal of the July opinion, and the court did not explain the about-face.
In its unsigned opinion in Peloza v. Capistrano Unified School District, the panel said that the concept of evolution is a scientific theory, not a religious belief.
Bible Distribution Approved
Gideon Bibles may be distributed to students on the sidewalk outside a public school, a federal judge in Nebraska has ruled.
The distribution of Bibles to public school students by Gideons International has drawn much litigation, with courts generally banning distribution that occurs inside school buildings or with the appearance of approval by school authorities.
On Aug. 31, U.S. District Judge Richard G. Kopf of Omaha ruled that allowing the Gideons to place Bibles on tables outside the school, where children are free to pick one up after school, passes constitutional muster.
In the Lancaster County district, the practice was challenged by a former school board member who resigned and removed his child from its schools in protest.
In dismissing the lawsuit, Judge Kopf said that the Bibles are not being distributed within the school building and that students are told they do not have to take one.
Harassment Suit Rejected
The question of whether school districts should be held liable when students sexually harass other students continues to percolate in the courts, but a federal judge has dismissed such a lawsuit in Georgia.
U.S. District Judge Wilbur D. Owens Jr. of Macon ruled that the Monroe County school district was not liable for a 5th-grade student's alleged harassment of a fellow student.
The complaint in Aurelia D. v. Monroe County Board of Education alleged that school officials reacted slowly to harassing conduct by a boy who repeatedly tried to touch a girl's breasts, used vulgar language, and rubbed his body against her.
Judge Owens dismissed the lawsuit on Aug. 29, ruling that the school did not have a special custodial relationship with its students and thus had no special duty to protect them from other students.
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Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) receives numerous applications from immigrants. There is no fixed time for processing of the immigration application. The time can vary for the different categories of Canadian immigration and it is usually updated on the site.
Generally, it is assumed that the immigration application processing time may vary depending on the documents which are usually submitted to the visa office. If the visa office finds that the application is properly filled, it gets approved. However, if the visa office finds that the application is wrong, it can reject the application. Then one would need to submit the application again.
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How can you turn your selfies into wall décor? 55 million downloads in a matter of weeks was generated by the photo processing app Prisma that was launched this summer. It looks like selfie enthusiasts have a way to transform the photographs taken through their iPhones into art fit to hang on the wall for visual appreciation.
CanvasPop, a veteran print-your-own-photos-on-canvas believes that there is a lucrative opportunity to monetize on the craze for selfies appearing on Instagram. CanvasPop is working with Prisma so that Smartphone users can turn their selfies into canvases that can be displayed on walls. The services of Prisma is already being offered to Facebook and Instagram users but if the app is integrated with CanvasPop's API on iOS and Android, many users will be able to convert their digital images into wall art.
Tech Crunch acted on the offer of CanvasPop to try the printing ability of Prisma. Here is what TechCrunch found out. When you use the standard sizes of 12" by 12" and 20" by 20", the results are of fairly decent quality. There are other options when it comes to size and the service can handle a bigger blowup. The canvas appeared to have a slight sheen to the finished product which you may not desire but it is supposed to make the print more durable. There are tiny bits of imperfections but nothing that cannot easily be fixed through editing.
Smaller print sizes tend to result into cleaner looking prints. If the images are reproduced into large sizes, the color tones tend to be more saturated and look garish if compared to the image on your iPhone. In spite of imperfections, an enlarged selfie on your living room wall is more unique than hanging an Ikea painting.
To end up with something that is more original, go outside with your iPhone and find good images in the environment that are worth using as wall art. With Wall Art Prints on canvas, you do not need to look for a classy frame because the image will look good frameless or divided into multiple panels.


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Nashville Character Sings Totally Appropriate Death Songs To Soldiers
It's the penultimate episode of Nashville season two! There is a lot of drama, and also a lot of flag-waving, because Nashville stands for America, and ABC should just go ahead and renew it already. The random special guest combination of Kellie Pickler and Michelle Obama blew my mind a little, but in a "God Bless the USA!" kind of way, I guess.
So, Juliette. She kicks off this episode in the shower, but instead of being the sexy trailer vixen we all know and love, she is desperately trying to scrub the stank of Jeff Fordham off of her with a loofah. That is some sticky stank, and thus she does not succeed. She cries into a mesmerizingly giant pile of towels sitting on her shower shelf. I feel for her, but also mostly am just so intrigued about those towels! Why are they INSIDE the shower? Is this some sort of metaphor for her mixed-up life?
Later, Avery visits and notes that he stayed at her place last night, but she never came home. He doesn't seem too concerned about that, though, and wants to apologize to her for being insensitive during Scarlett's breakdown. Well that's rich, eh? Scarlett is his ex, he says, but he's in love with Juliette. Simultaneously on Juliette's skin, the remnants of Jeff's sticky stank begin to itch and blister. Avery wants to bone, but she has to run off to a meeting, which is probably really an appointment for a Silkwood scrubdown.
Meanwhile, Rayna tries to sell her new album and Highway 65 to radio broadcasters, who are still skeptical of her association with Juliette. She's interrupted by Bucky, who whispers the news that Luke was involved in an IED accident while in Afghanistan (of COURSE he was!), and is being flown back to New York to be treated. Why is it on this show that nobody can be treated in the city where they have sustained a grievous injury and/or mental breakdown? Is shuttling Luke to New York really a good use of our tax dollars? Anyway, Rayna is going to visit Luke in the hospital and so Teddy takes the girls. Maddie asks if she can stay at Deacon's for the night, and Teddy relents though he's not happy about it.
Oh Lord, and then there's Will and Layla's reality show. There's a big ol' crew in their house, which is a bit offputting to Gunnar and Zoey. Also offputting is the news that Gunnar saw evidence of Juliette and Jeff's bangery. He hasn't told Avery yet, but is certainly considering it. To add to the weirdness, he gets a call asking him to meet with Juliette to discuss co-writes. And seriously, how on earth has Rayna not signed Gunnar to Highway 65 yet? The people on this show have some very significant gaps in their professional capacities.
So, Luke is totally fine after his IED incident. (And speaking of incidents, I keep accidentally writing that Luke had an IUD incident, which would be much less patriotic.) (Also, how amazing would it have been if he'd actually just died in that accident? Like, poof! There goes your foil for the inevitable Rayna and Deacon reunion!) Though a few soldiers died in the accident, Luke's only damage is some bruised ribs and five or six visible, braggy scratches on his face. You'd feel sympathy, except then he says things like, "I want me some sugar." Ugh, that guy. From this point forth in the episode, he also grunts basically every time he moves, like, WE GET IT, YOU'RE STIFF. He's upset that he hightailed it out of Afghanistan before giving the soldiers a show, and Rayna suggests that they put on a big performance at Fort Campbell, right outside of Nashville, and simulcast it overseas. Yay, America!
Meanwhile, Scarlett is just kind of fiddling around and wondering what to do with herself. She shows up to the Bluebird, her scraggly weave having an existential crisis of its own, and wonders if she can get a few shifts back, "just for fun." When she does take a shift, a couple recognizes her and says things like, "Sorry for what happened to you," and, "Guess you're just back to being a waitress, then?" And then they order chicken fingers. This incident seems to have a direct line to Scarlett's later revelation to Zoey that she's thinking of leaving Nashville and starting fresh somewhere. To which I say, don't threaten me with a good time! Although, to be honest, even though I think Scarlett's the worst, if she's actually gone I think I might miss her. As evidence, I use my occasional longing for Peggy Kenter's crazy beret-wearing, pork-blood miscarrying ass to spice things up.
Juliette meets with songwriters including Gunnar, who awkwardly talks about how great Avery is. Jeff stops by unexpected, as is his custom, to harass her. He can't stop thinking about her, but not in a sexy times way (that part he treats with casual delight while seeing that it's obviously torturing her) — he wants her back at Edgehill.
In heart-tugging news, Maddie and Deacon are both having the time of their lives at their sleepover, and it's the sweetest. She asks a ton of questions, including what his childhood was like and if he ever thought about marrying Rayna. His lasagna burns just in time to get him out of answering that last one. She also wonders what he was doing on the day she was born. Deacon was "on the road," which actually means probably passed out in some fleabag motel with an unknown lady. He doesn't really remember, which clearly breaks his heart and is something he doesn't tell Maddie. He's sticking with, "On the road," except at confessional AA meetings.
Gunnar, meanwhile, is very close to telling Avery about Juliette when Zoey interrupts them with some news — she's just landed a gig as Juliette Barnes' backup singer. She puts the kibosh on Gunnar's confession, because now they'll both be working with Juliette and she, who is not regularly getting $400,000 checks in the mail, would at least would like to stay gainfully employed. And look, I am actually all for putting aside your personal ethics in favor of professional gain, so totally feel like it's the right call. And it's not exaaaaaactly their business.
On pre-show day at Fort Campbell, Luke (when he's not shaking the hands of soldiers) is chagrined to realize that Rayna has invited Juliette to be part of the show. He accuses Rayna of using the show to promote her label, and also wishes aloud that Juliette hadn't been invited. Juliette overhears this and tells him she won't be on his stage if he doesn't want her. She's not leaving the base, though — supporting the troops means something to her, and we see her tell a wounded soldier that her dad was a Black Hawk pilot and killed in a training accident when she was four. He had a flag tattoo, which I guess is why she remains so dedicated to country music. Luke sees all this as well, and apologizes for jumping to conclusions about her. He wants her to stay, and perform a song with him. Wheels up!
That night, Luke grunts his way into Rayna's house with his attractive minor facial injuries, and she asks why he's been picking fights and pushing her away. He apologizes for being a jerk, and says that when the IED went off in Afghanistan (and can you believe these are actual words on this actual show?) what flashed before his eyes was his kids and Rayna. He loves her, y'all, but isn't sure if she feels the same way about him. She gets really close to him and says that she loves him too, and is all in. I couldn't have been the only one who let out a few audible grunts and groans of my own here, right?
At the Fort Campbell show, there are a lot of flags being waved, and flags painted on the stage, and flags flags flags flags America! Michelle Obama says a few words on a giant screen, and it's basically about how much she loves America and also the service men and women and their families who are serving so bravely. We interrupt this address from the First Lady of our country so Daphne can ask Teddy if it's going to be just the two of them now, since Maddie and Deacon are bonding. Teddy says that they'll always be sisters, even though things are weird right now. What does Michelle Obama think about THAT, I wonder? And who does she think Rayna should be with? (I mean, Deacon, obviously.) What advice can she give Juliette about squashing the self-sabotage? And can she tell Will to just come out already?
Oh, SPEAKING OF WILL, I am certain that reality TV producer Gina Romano is not looking out for his best interests. Production on their show starts off OK, as Will serenades Layla with a song including the words "I'm the crosser of a straight line" (BOY HOWDY that is true!). But then later, when they can't pull off a convincing kiss for the cameras, Will gets mad. Alone with Layla, he rages about the amount of cameras in their home and pulls one out of the wall. He takes out his frustration in the gym, where a hot trainer named Tony gives him a porny business card and offers to help him with his "form." Will crumples up the card but keeps it in his pocket, and later calls Tony to schedule a "private session." If Will and Juliette had gone to high school together, they would no doubt have been in heated competition for the yearbook accolade of "Worst Instincts."
And then we have the Fort Campbell show proper. Luke brings Juliette on stage with him and they duet on "Don't Put Dirt on My Grave Just Yet." And…is that REALLY the song you want to sing at the very moment that dirt is probably literally being put on the graves of the two soldiers who died in the IED accident that gave you those attractive facial scratches? I mean, it's a great song, but Jesus. And Luke is a total nerd during the performance. Later, Avery tells Juliette that he feels like he's losing her, and doesn't understand why. She says that's not happening and kisses him with tears in her eyes. Soon, Jeff Fordham (always lurking!) shows up to once again hound Juliette about returning to Edgehill, admitting that it was a mistake to fire her for the very song she just sang inappropriately to an enthusiastic crowd of soldiers. She says that no matter how unsatisfying, brief and dumb our mistakes are, we can't forget them. This gives Jeff an opening to wonder if Avery would forget about her mistakes if he were to find out. And I think we all probably saw that one coming.
And then there's the thing that poured dirt on my actual grave. No, not the Kellie Pickler cameo, which isn't even worth talking about. Deacon approaches Rayna in the crowd, and says that all of Maddie's questions "kicked up some stuff" for him and (despite how uncomfortable she looks) he wants to talk about it now. He says he won't forgive her for not telling him about Maddie fourteen years ago…because she didn't do anything wrong. He now understands that she was just protecting Maddie when he was a hot mess. He's grateful. And, I mean, I am the biggest Rayna apologist out there (it's the hair, truly) but I think that's letting her off a little easy. It was kind of a shitty thing to do! We can get that and still understand why she did it. Anyway, both of them have tears in their eyes and I don't know how they don't just drop everything and start making out immediately. Gah. Later, Deacon approaches Teddy and asks him to describe the night that Maddie was born. I thought nothing in the world could ever break my heart again until I saw Deacon's face during that scene. Gah, again!
And THEN the dirt-pouring on my emotions continues as Rayna and the girls take the stage. They want to play a song that encapsulates their wish for the troops. Of course it's "A Life That's Good," and of course Maddie asks Rayna (on stage!) if they can invite Deacon out to join them. Rayna looks very uncomfortable and balks a little, but does it. And it's all so sweet and magical and perfect, like an IED explosion in the heart! Or, I should say, it's so sweet and magical and perfect if you are not Teddy or Luke, who are both looking on from the side of the stage and hating their lives. Deacon and Rayna eye sex/spoon each other like a million times in the 90 second song, which almost makes up for the fact that the hug that the previews promised us doesn't happen until next week!
Speaking of next week, it's the finale! Juliette confesses her Jeff sex, Deacon says he and Rayna are how it's supposed to be, and freaking Luke proposes on stage!
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Grunge Futurism
Julian Loose
- Virtual Light by William Gibson
Viking, 336 pp, £14.99, September 1993, ISBN 0 670 84081 5
- Terminal Identity: The Virtual Subject in Post-Modern Science Fiction by Scott Bukatman
Duke, 416 pp, £15.95, August 1993, ISBN 0 8223 1340 5
The future isn't what it used to be. In one of William Gibson's first published stories, 'The Gernsback Continuum', a photographer is assigned to capture examples of 'futuristic' American design from the Thirties, the kind of dream architecture that graced the covers of pulp science fiction magazines like Amazing Stories. Familiarising himself with streamlined dime stores and Coca-Cola plants built like submarines, the photographer starts to glimpse an alternative world born of the aerodynamic optimism of that earlier age, sees blond-haired people driving shark-fin roadsters down 80-lane freeways towards a towering metropolis. But these are 'semiotic ghosts' from a heroic, expansionist future that has passed America by: a gee-whiz, fascist-tinged fantasy that 'knew nothing of pollution, the finite bounds of fossil fuel, or foreign wars it was possible to lose'.
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Vol. 15 No. 21 · 4 November 1993 » Julian Loose » Grunge Futurism
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You're fun and kind and truly believe in beauty. You curate a life that nods to the timelessness and elegance of tradition, but is full of interesting details. You're a gracious host and you love well and dream big. You hate just giving a gift card and always try to remember birthdays and anniversaries. You care deeply about the causes you volunteer with and give to and you believe in justice and that our generation can change the world....
You put so much thought into how you live your life, so why would you pick your correspondence out of a binder on a dusty shelf?
You wouldn't.
You wouldn't, because you're a flamingo. You always have a mischievous twinkle in your eye, you're always ready for a good time and you leave a little sparkle wherever you go. Your favorite parties are the ones that start by the piano and end in the pool and you know a little pink never hurt anything.
Me too! I believe that good design isn't one size fits all and that the paper you use to share the story of your life should be unique and one of a kind. That's why every invitation and every piece of personal stationery we create is designed with you in mind. All of our work is completely custom and bubbling over with personal details that tell the story of you. Want more details? Email me and join the flock!


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|The Incredibles Super Dance Party or #IncrediblesSuperDanceParty has replaced Club 626 in Tomorrowland.
|This dance party features Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone.
|Mrs. Incredible dancing with excited children.
|They seemed to do quite a few line dances.
|Frozone took to the stage and had quite a few good moves.
|All in all, its Club 626 with different characters.


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Google has revamped its Sheets spreadsheet application, making it speedier, giving it the ability to handle larger data sets and giving it offline capabilities that make it more flexible for users.
The updated version of Sheets was announced recently by Zach Lloyd, a Google software engineer, in a post on the Google Drive Blog.
"Whether you're crunching big data or tracking your family budget, you don't want to waste time waiting for files to load or re-doing edits that were lost because your Internet connection dropped," wrote Lloyd. "You can now get more done by switching to the new version of Google Sheets. It's faster, supports larger spreadsheets, has a number of new features, and works offline."
Those updates will be helpful for users, he wrote, because the new version supports millions of cells, which "kicks many of the old size and complexity limits to the curb" compared with the earlier versions. "Scrolling, loading and calculation are all snappier, even in more complex spreadsheets," he added.
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Also new is a unique "filter views" capability, which allows users to quickly name, save and share different views of their data, wrote Lloyd. "This comes in handy when you're collaborating so you can sort a spreadsheet without affecting how others see it."
Another improvement is that the new Sheets application is easier to set up and use for performing calculations, whether users are new to spreadsheets or are experts at running complex calculations, according to Lloyd. "New function help and examples guide you as you type, and error highlighting and coloring make it easy to spot and fix mistakes."
In addition, text now automatically flows into empty adjacent cells, speeding up data entry and doing away with the need for manual merges, he wrote. "With the improved conditional formatting, you can add rules to change the colors and styles of cells in your spreadsheet based on custom formulas."
For Sheets users who don't have access to an Internet connection, the new version provides the helpful capability to work offline using the Chrome Web browser until an Internet connection is available. "You shouldn't have to think about whether you have a WiFi connection when you want to work," wrote Lloyd. "So just like Google Docs and Slides, you can now make edits to Sheets offline. When you reconnect to the Internet, your edits will automatically sync. If you've edited Docs or Slides offline in the past, then you're already set up to edit Sheets offline. If not, follow these one-time instructions for setting up offline in Chrome."
To use the new version of Sheets, users must turn on the new Sheets by checking the "Try the new Google Sheets" box in Google Drive settings, according to Lloyd. "From then on, all new spreadsheets you create will work offline and include these new features. We'll be adding a small list of missing features in the coming months, so if you rely on any of them, you may want to wait a little longer before opting in."
In November, Google announced that it will be changing the user sign-in process for Google Apps in 2014. The move comes as Google moves to a consistent look for the sign-in pages for all of the apps. That also means that users will be losing the ability to customize their Google Apps sign-in pages with their logos and other branding information.
More details of the coming changes will be arriving in the next few months, according to Google. The changes will affect users of Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government.
Earlier in November, Google Apps announced that it will soon be ending its support for Apps on Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 browser as it transitions users to the two latest versions of IE, Versions 10 and 11. That means that Apps users who are still browsing with IE9 will have to upgrade soon to IE10 or 11 to be able to continue to access and work on their files using Google Apps. Those upcoming changes affect users of Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government, according to Google. Google Apps only supports the latest two versions of supported Web browsers.
The last time that Google Apps made a similar transition was in September 2012, when IE8 users had to make the same transition to either IE9 or IE10 as Google Apps dropped support for the IE8 version of the browser, according to an earlier eWEEK report.
The Google Apps policy of supporting only the latest browsers began in June 2011 as big changes were beginning to arrive from new Web standards, such as HTML5. Newer, modern browser versions support many new capabilities that are not possible using older, outdated browsers, according to Google.
In October, Google unveiled a new feature that allows Google Docs users to share files with others who are not using Google accounts. The new capability allows guest Docs users who are not signed in using a Google account to be able to view a file, but not make changes or edits, according to Google. The new feature permits, for the first time, users to share such documents with others who may not have their own Google accounts. Previously, users could only view such files if they were also logged into their Google accounts. Administrators and Google Docs users who already have file-sharing permissions can change the sharing settings as desired. The new file-sharing feature is available for users of Google Apps and Google Apps for Business, Education and Government, according to Google.
In December 2012, Google dropped its then-free Google Apps for Business services. Google made the move after deciding that most business users were quickly outgrowing it and signing up for paid accounts that offered additional services. The paid Google Apps for Business accounts started in 2007 when Google began charging $50 per user annually, a fee that provided larger inbox mail storage, access to Google APIs to allow businesses to build custom apps and other extra services. Google also added apps versions aimed at governments, universities and schools.
In October 2012, Google added some key benefits—phone and email support—for paying customers of its Google Apps services when they are accessed through Google's Chrome Web browser. That means that Google Apps for Business, Education and Government customers can get direct support on Chrome installation, functionality, security, browser policy settings and Google Apps interoperability for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Customers with free Google Apps accounts are not eligible for phone or email support, but can continue to use Google's free online help services and forums.


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Tales of the unexpected with The Boy, my pride and joy.
March 29, 2011 by TheBoyAndMe 3 Comments
Jenny Paulin says
March 29, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Awww how gorgeous! And cheeky x
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March 29, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Aww how cute
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In a crowded classroom equipped with a makeshift darkroom and worn-out photography equipment, Venice High School instructor Larry Shapiro teaches the art of "visual literacy."
Visual literacy is more than learning how to take a picture.
"It is getting students to think about why they want to take a picture--the purpose and concept," Shapiro said. "They have to have a reason why they want to take a photo. That is what we mean by concept. Don't go down and bring me back a picture of an old man on the beach. Everybody has seen that before. I want you to work on new ideas."
By focusing on concepts, Shapiro, 45, said he has transformed a classroom of amateur photographers into one of the best high school photography departments in the county, one that has won local, state and national awards.
"I don't want to sound egotistical, but we dominate the field," said Shapiro, who is a self-taught photographer and is working on his master's degree in fine arts.