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The Truckers Ride for the Constitution is still on. The government may be shut down today but will likely be back in business by October 11th when a three-day All-American Traffic Jam is planned for the D.C. area. HOWEVER, if you cannot make it to D.C., gather groups of Patriots and ride on the Capital of your state. Not everyone can afford the time to get to D.C., or the gasoline, thanks to Obama's lack of a pro-American energy policy. Some 3,000 truckers are planning to forego their livelihood (hauling freight) to #MakeDCListen and ride for our Constitution. Motorcycles, RVs, cars, pick-ups and tractors are welcome to Ride for the Constitution. See details of participating in your local area and Washington, D.C. below. If you are a driver working and will be on the Interstates, fly a flag and try to get into a convoy before delivering your load.
As thousands of federal employees wonder where their next paycheck is coming from amid a government shutdown, around 3,000 truckers plan to descend on Washington, D.C., in an effort to shut it down further by not hauling freight for a whole weekend.
"The shutdown is actually a traffic jam," former country music star and event organizer Zeeda Andrews told U.S. News. "This is a three-day traffic jam."
According to Ms. Andrews, there are two reasons the truckers are striking.
"The first is a range of frustrations experienced by independent truck drivers not employed by a large company or affiliated with a union," U.S. News reported.
But truckers are also targeting the Obama administration. A list addressing "corruption against our Constitution" and demands that the president be removed from office will be delivered to lawmakers before the ride, the organizer told the paper, and lawmakers can call off the protest if they agree to them.
"Obama said last week it's my way or the highway, and the people are choosing the highway," Ms. Andrews said. "It's viral, it's like a fire, it's burning out of control [and] people really want to help because their issues are the same as the truckers are having. … All Americans and all truckers agree on one thing: Barack Obama is a threat to American safety." Read more at The Washington Times
Ms. Andrews is asking that we participate by spending zero dollars for three days. Get your necessaries like gasoline before the 11th, dittos groceries and anything else you must have for the three day period of October 11th, 12th and 13th, 2013.
Plan for it get your gas and everything you will need in advance if 50% of the people do this. The tax revenue for those three days will hurt the establishment anywhere from 10 to 15 Billion dollars.
Some specific info (mostly taken from Andrews' post linked above:
1. Trucker Earl Conlon is calling on all truckers in their State Capitals to Rally to the Capital to show support. We understand not everybody can afford the fuel to make the DC RIDE but this is a United effort.
Drivers that are working at least fly a flag and RIDE in Convoy formation while on the interstate. There will be Local TV from coast to coast filming this solidarity RIDE and event. It is up to the Truckers Of America to wake up the people as to the harsh regulations and UN-Constitutionals laws against our commerce and its people. We are brothers and sisters of the ROAD!
All truckers in this RIDE are directed to Earl Conlon, he is in charge, email: email@example.com.
2. Washington DC Capital on Constitution St. Show up Friday morning before the convoy gets there with signs concerning our constitution or in support of the RIDE, bring ole glory flags and show your patriotism. If some want to bring the 10 commandments to remind others of God's Laws feel free to do so.
3. All Truckers, motorcycles, cars, pickup trucks tractors, RV's that want to participate in this RIDE meet at the All American Truck Plaza off I-95 exit 98 across from amusement park. Most will show up the 10th. The event will start at 7:00 am October 11th.
4. Please dress your RIDE up with Constitutional related signs and or ole glory flags. Some people want to quote the 10 commandment and WE welcome Do what ever the spirit moves you to do.
5. People with Ham radios and Hand Held CB's will be needed for communication. Harrisburg Pennsylvania Truckers for their State will meet at The Wilco Truck Stop off I-81 exit 78.
6. All Bikers are directed to Belinda Bee.
7. If you would like to participate in the Overpasses to cheer on our Constitutional Riders or wave your Impeach Obama signs or any other signs please join your State group to get the information where they will be. The group will say closed but join because most will say that, after joining the page will open to you. http://overpassesforamerica.com/?page_id=39
8. If you would like to rally to your nearest Rest Area Brett Backman with The Modern American Revolution said he would work the Rest Areas and the Overpasses in this event. If you want to start a Rally in your area at a Rest Area please let us know and we will post it. On Facebook: Modern Revolution
9. Fred's Restaurant in Wheelersburg, Ohio will be supporting the Truckers Ride for the Constitution. Truckers traveling to D.C. Oct. 11,12,and 13 th can stop by and receive a Free Personal Pan Pizza, chips and a 20 oz. drink. Plz share so we can get the word out. God Bless America! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Freds-Restaurant/186745074245
10. Stephanie King: feeding station, I-75 in Kentucky on Jelico email@example.com
11. Virgelyn Miller: feeding Station http://www.youcaring.com/other/ride-for-constitution-feeding-station/90283.
Find the Ride for the Constitution flyer here.
Visit the Truckers Ride for The Constitution Facebook Page here. This minute they have almost 36,000+ 'Likes.' More details on Ride for the Constitution here.
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Nier: Automata (Japanese: ニーア オートマタ Hepburn: Nīa Ōtomata, stylized as NieR:Automata) is an action role-playing video game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix for PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows. The game was released in Japan in February 2017, and worldwide the following month. Nier: Automata is a sequel to the 2010 video game Nier, a spin-off of the Drakengard series. Set in the midst of a proxy war between machines created by otherworldly invaders and the remnants of humanity, the story follows the battles of a combat android, her companion, and a fugitive prototype.
Nier: Automata shares the post-apocalyptic setting of the original Nier, taking place after the game's fourth ending. While carrying over the Drakengard series' tradition of a dark atmosphere and branching storylines, no direct narrative connection is shared between Nier: Automata and the rest of the series. Set an unknown time after the events of Nier, the story revolves around a war between the remnants of humanity and the machine army of invaders from another world. The initial invasion forced humanity to flee to the Moon.
Humanity eventually sends down combat androids dubbed "YoRHa" to fight the invaders in a proxy war. While denied emotions and lacking true names, they have particular attitudes that distinguish them from their fellows. The YoRHa are commanded from the Bunker, a reconnaissance base in orbit above Earth, and establish a self-sufficient Resistance on Earth to drive back the Machines.
The main protagonist is YoRHa No. 2 Model B, or "2B" for short, a female-model YoRHa android whose main traits are being calm and composed. She is accompanied by "9S" (YoRHa No. 9 Model S), a reconnaissance android who displays more emotion than other YoRHa units; and observed by "A2" (YoRHa Model A No. 2), an obsolete prototype android of 2B's line with a taciturn personality who often chooses to act alone.
Nier: Automata opens with 2B and 9S opening the way for a future incursion into machine territory, working to clear out machine threats for the local Resistance. With help from Anemone and later Pascal, 2B and 9S defeat multiple machine threats. During their missions, they witness the birth of and later fight Adam and Eve, physical manifestations of the machine network who reveal that their creators were destroyed centuries ago. 2B and 9S also encounter A2, who is on the run from YoRHa. It is revealed that the machines are beginning to feel emotions and gather in groups, and some like Pascal's group have grown tired of fighting. 9S is eventually captured by Adam, who is killed by 2B.
Deprived of his brother, Eve goes mad with grief and drives the machines under his command into a frenzy. 2B and 9S kill Eve, but 9S is infected with the machine's logic virus, forcing 2B to kill him. Despite his body dying, 9S's personality is saved in the local machine network, allowing his transfer into a new body. The second playthrough follows the opening narrative from the perspective of 9S, offering new insight into the machines and Adam and Eve. 9S also learns that humanity has been extinct since the events of Nier aside from a server on the moon holding humanity's DNA and history. YoRHa and its mission were created to keep the androids from losing morale. He also encounters a glitch when performing a standard server sync, and halts the procedure for both himself and 2B.
The apparent deaths of Adam and Eve throws the machine network into chaos, prompting YoRHa to launch a full-scale invasion. 2B and 9S form part of the vanguard, but a logic virus attack turns every YoRHa unit aside from 2B and 9S hostile. The two retreat to the Bunker, which is subsequently overrun—the "glitch" 9S encountered was in fact a hole opening in YoRHa's virus defenses, leaving the entire squadron vulnerable. Infected herself, the Commander orders 2B and 9S to the surface then self-destructs the Bunker.
2B and 9S are forced to separate on the descent when attacked by rogue YoRHa, and 2B ends up infected with a logic virus. Saved from rogue YoRHa by A2, 2B uploads her memories into her sword and tasks A2 with completing her mission. 9S sees A2 kill 2B, and ignorant of their interaction swears revenge against A2. Alongside this, a structure called the Tower created by the machines rises above the land. The story then divides between A2 and 9S, with their respective Pods 042 and 153 interacting with each other.
During his quest, 9S is tormented by the loss of YoRHa and 2B, and becomes emotionally and mentally unstable. 9S eventually gains access to the Tower with help from Devola and Popola, who sacrifice themselves to fend off the attacking machines—they are revealed to be the last surviving versions of the android type that triggered the end of humanity, thus suffering persecution by other androids and programmed to feel perpetual guilt and atone for their actions.
A2 follows 9S inside, where the machines' controlling artificial intelligence confronts them both—A2's backstory as the survivor of a precursor unit to the YoRHa that was designed to be destroyed is revealed, and 9S learns that the logic virus attack on YoRHa was part of the plan to perpetuate the ruse of humanity's survival and trap both machines and androids in a repeating cycle of war.
When they meet at the top of the Tower, A2 reveals the truth about 2B; her real designation was "2E", a YoRHa unit designed to repeatedly kill 9S whenever he discovered the truth about humanity and YoRHa—2B suffered greatly from her role, and wanted to help 9S through A2. 9S, by now driven insane and infected with the logic virus, challenges A2 to a fight. The player then selects which character to control.
In the third ending, should the player choose A2, 9S is defeated and A2 first cures him of the logic virus, then sacrifices herself to destroy the Tower while Pod 042 takes 9S to safety. In the fourth ending, should the player pick 9S, the two kill each other, and in his final moments the machine artificial intelligence tells him that the Tower has changed its function due to the machines' evolution and is instead firing an ark containing the essence of machine kind—including the still-living Adam and Eve—to find a new world.
During the credits, Pods 042 and 153 speak to the player upon finding that the data for 2B, 9S and A2 are still intact. If the player agrees to save the data, this triggers the fifth ending: Pods 042 and 153 reconstitute the androids' memories and experiences and reconstruct their bodies—despite the possibility that the three would simply repeat everything, the Pods hold faith that they will forge a new future.
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

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Description: Echelon's PI(4)P Mass ELISA kit is designed to detect and quantify PI(4)P by means of a competitive ELISA format, eliminating the need for radioactivity and thin layer chromatography. The PI(4)P Mass ELISA directly detects PI(4)P over all other phosphonositides at relevant biological levels.
Assay Range: 50-0.7 pmol PI(4)P
Sample Type: Dried down lipid extracted from cells
Sample Volume: 60 μL/sample, single point
Product Background:The PI(4)P Mass assay is a competitive ELISA in which the signal is inversely proportional to the amount of PI(4)P measured. The PI(4)P extractions are added to the colored mixing plate with PI(4)P Grip. This mixture is then transferred to the PI(4)P Detection Plate for competitive binding. A peroxidase-linked secondary detector and colorimetric detection is used to detect the amount of PI(4)P Grip binding to the plate. The assay is sensitive to 0.7 pmol PI(4)P.
StorageThe kit comes in two parts with different storage requirements. Upon receipt store Kit Part 1 at 4 °C and Kit Part 2 at -20 °C. Store prepared reagents as indicated in the protocol.
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Published: October 15th, 2016
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Pages: 432
Copy: Edelweiss
Summary: Goodreads
In a pursuit that has spanned continents, Iolanthe, Titus, and their friends have always managed to remain one step ahead of the forces of Atlantis. But now the Bane, the monstrous tyrant who bestrides the entire mage world, has issued his ultimatum: Titus must hand over Iolanthe, or watch as his entire realm is destroyed in a deadly rampage. Running out of time and options, Iolanthe and Titus must act decisively to deliver a final blow to the Bane, ending his reign of terror for good.
However, getting to the Bane means accomplishing the impossible—finding a way to infiltrate his crypt in the deepest recesses of the most ferociously guarded fortress in Atlantis. And everything is only made more difficult when new prophecies come to light, foretelling a doomed effort....
Iolanthe and Titus will put their love and their lives on the line. But will it be enough?
With The Immortal Heights, Sherry Thomas brings the acclaimed Elemental Trilogy to its breathtaking conclusion.
Short Review:
First thing to say here is that if you haven't been reading this trilogy - WHY NOT! It's exciting, adventurous, full of action and sooo romantic. If you haven't started it yet you are in luck. You can read all three of them one after the other, and since each book follows directly on from the last (only a few hours difference) this is the best way to read them.
The characters feel real and it's so easy to become invested in what happens to them. I almost found myself getting mad at Iolanthe and Titus because they are so determined to save each other at their own expense.
The story is full of excitement, magic carpets, Atlantean evil-doers, suspense, mystery and romance and is really very cleverly written. I completely fell in love with the series and was very happy with the way everything was tied up in this last installment. It's actually really hard to review without giving away major plot twists, so I'll just finish by saying READ IT.


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The local NAACP branch is hosting its annual MLK march on Monday morning outside City Hall.
All are welcome to join the organization at 8:30 a.m. in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.
More than 500 people are expected to march beginning at 9 a.m.
"We sent invites to the schools this year, and we've gotten a great response," said TaNeika Driver-Moultrie, Killeen branch NAACP president.
The group has hosted the event for more than 20 years.
Last year, the group marched across the W.S. Young overpass, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the march on Washington and King's famous speech.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, making the event especially significant for Driver-Moultrie.
"We are so blessed to live in the city of Killeen. It's such a diverse community, and we come together on a united front," Driver-Moultrie said. "Everyone accepts everyone for who they are, which is what Dr. King preached about ... to be judged not by the color of our skin but the content of our character. This is what our city is about."
Following the march, which is the first to take attendees through the newly revitalized downtown Killeen, a program at Rivers of Living Water starts at 10:30 a.m.
The Rev. Wilfred Brewster, of Tabernacle of Praise Pentecostal Church, will discuss leaving a legacy like King's. "He'll be focusing on the message of how the dream lives on and what we need to do, not only as a nation, but as a community," Driver-Moultrie said.
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Today was such a beautiful day. I rode around blasting Rihanna! Is it just me or does she make you feel like a badd bish!? Lol… I love that chick! Click 'Read More' for more photos!
EVERYTHING in my outfit was purchased from Forever 21, excluding my Guess watch.
This Essie color went so great with my all pink attire. Its called Big Splender.
I also wore this bright hot pink lipstick I purchased from Mac called Impassioned.


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In the last blog, two weeks ago, we were watching around 100 White Wagtails come in to roost every evening on the Teifi Marsh. A return visit to the marsh last night found, as we expected, the numbers to have reduced to just 13.
This is the view from Mallard hide watching them perch on the tree, the net and the net loops but only one in the net! The new green reed growth has shot up in two weeks.
Sedge Warblers were singing, so no surprise that we caught two new and one returning from last year.
RAS project for the BTO and a Cetti's Warbler, ringed in 2012 and retrapped once in 2013 and 14.
Four new species for Sam, a trainee with Pembs RG but also ringing with us, on her first visit to our Mallard reed bed nets. Our other new group member, Sam's daughter, was very excited to experience the privileged close view of birds that ringers have and the chance to help release the birds after ringing.
During a short session this morning we ringed another 8 birds in the reed bed, 7 Sedge Warblers and a Reed Warbler.
Meanwhile at Long Point Bird Observatory in Canada, Richard has had a slow start with cold, windy weather, even some snow on one day. With no internet there we will look forward to pictures on his return. Big migration is forecast by Ebird after the weekend with warmer air from the south so he will be in for some busy days with Warblers flooding in.


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Gave coaching to 1000s of students from various disciplines.
Vinex IAS Academy has been offering educational services to the students preparing for the civil services exam. The Academy imparts comprehensive training-cum-guidance program which cover all the stages of civil services exam – Preliminary Exam (the objective type screening test); Main exam (the descriptive type written test) and Interview. The Academy was established with the aim to provide a complete solution to the students preparing for this exam. The focus is on providing holistic education not only covering the prescribed syllabus but also enabling the students to face other challenges of life with an equal ease.
The Academy imparts its class-room training with air-conditioned class-rooms, library-cum-reading room, study tours, in-house magazine and other such facilities offered by the Academy make it an institution in the true sense of the word.


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Addis Ababa, Ethiopie (PANA) – The president of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaoré, on Friday presented his report on the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire to the African Union Peace and Security Council in Addis Ababa.
"I have reported the situation to the Council in my capacity as mediator in the Ivorian peace process. It's is now up to the Council to assess the situation and take the measures it considers necessary," president Compaoré told the press at the end of the closed-door meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC).
The 11 countries on the Council continued their meeting, in the presence of the chairman of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, after the withdrawal of president Compaoré who arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday.
PSC, which is the organ on governance issues in Africa, will at the close of talks, take a decision on the Ivorian crisis exacerbated by the existence in the country of a president-elect recognised by the international community, Alassane Ouattara, and the outgoing president Laurent Gbagbo who continues to claim he won the disputed election.
The Ivorian crisis is expected to be discussed at the 16th summit of AU heads of State and government scheduled for 30-31 January on the theme: "The shared values for unity and African integration."
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During yesterday's mad craving for creative prompting, something inspiring and all things new, I came across a few things that I'd love to share - just in case you should ever have a moody, 'bleh' kind of day.
Due to my general love for thrifting and dressing a little oddly, these steampunk inspired Easy, No Sew, Collar Mods have had me riffling through my costume jewellery looking for natty brooches.
This Little Letter Needle Book Tutorial from the loveliest new blog on the block Skebba made me swoon with it's glorious cuteness.
And I've finally found a reason to accept the fern cuttings that my dad keeps trying to foist on me every time I take a trip home. These Pressed Botanical Specimens would look awesome in our hall. (When we finally finish decorating!)


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Diet Baklava!?
I was invited for lunch yesterday, and thought I'll pass by to purchase some Arabic sweet on my way!
… and here you go "Diet Baklava"
I asked the girl at the shop, what is meant by "Diet" and how can "Baklava" be made in such a way! Her answer was it's diet, meaning light and can be eaten by diabetics! That's all what I got out of her.
There was no label or ingredients list nor nutritional facts that can at least give me a slight idea on what's making it "Diet" or suitable for "Diabetics".
The taste is less sweet than the regular ones, yet they were greasy and sticky!
Here's the back of the box…
So what do you say?
Have you ever tasted a "Diet Baklava"?
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text: Dental bridges close the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap – these two anchoring teeth are called "abutment" teeth – and a false tooth called a "pontic" sits in between. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.


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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
A Slower Rhythm to Italian Tourism
Much of the fascination that Italy holds for me doesn't come from its big cities, but its smaller villages that populate the hills and valleys. They somehow manage to be isolated despite internet connections and satellite TV. It was a small village that welcomed me on my first trip to Italy, and the more villages I see, the stronger this connection grows. These places embody the everyday culture of Italy, rather than the world class art and music, hustle and bustle that is found in the bigger cities. Not that I have anything against those things. But it's only in a small village where I can hear the clang of bells dangling from the necks of sheep as they climb down the steep hillside paths at the end of a long day. Or enjoy the sound of children singing from inside a school as I meander past, savoring a cup of gelato. This is not an experience of the fast and furious, but for what I like to call the slow and curious.
Generally speaking, these villages are not on most tourist itineraries. Yet, it is precisely these unique places, cut off from the constant ebb and flow of outside visitors, that incubate the Italy that so many tourists dream about. Lest all of this sound too idyllic, it is important to remember that these villages are not museums frozen in time, but places where people actually live; communities with economic, social, cultural and political concerns.
The National Association of Italian Municipalities created an organization to identify, encourage and safeguard the multi-faceted legacy of the small Italian village, I Borghi Piu Belli d'Italia (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy). Formed in 2001, it is a surprisingly recent organization dedicated to the protection and promulgation of the history, art, culture, traditions and environment found in these special places. Villages are evaluated for membership based on various criteria, including the citizen's quality of life (such as types of available activities and services) and architectural and historical consistency. Approximately 200 villages throughout Italy are current members, and membership is regularly re-evaluated to keep standards high. As a group, I Borghi allows its member villages to take advantage of an accessible tourist platform that, up to this point, villages have not been able to access individually.
If you are intrigued by experiencing this special side of Italy, keep in mind that traveling to villages like these present certain challenges. They may be time-consuming to reach, since they are not on the usual tourist train and highway routes. Communication may be a problem; how much English, if any, is spoken there? Fiorello Primi, the President of the Club of I Borghi Più Belli d'Italia puts it this way, "We are not offering heaven on earth, but we do want that the increasing numbers of people who return to live in these small historic villages and the visitors who are interested in learning about them may find the atmosphere, the fragrances and flavors that make local customs, products and traditions a way of life that is worth savoring with all five senses." In short, though it may not be for everyone, the rewards are great.
I Borghi più belli d'Italia was featured by the Italian Government Tourist Board North America at a recent event in New York City. Hosted by the lively and engaging Board Director, Riccardo Strano, we learned the results of the latest polls on Italian tourism: Italy is number one on the list of Americans' desired vacation destinations.
But which villages to choose? How can I get there? Where should I stay? Answers to these and other important questions can be found at I Borghi's well-designed website, www.borghitalia.it. There are links to information on every member village, including hotels, restaurants, images, events and shopping. You can make reservations through the website and just count the days until your departure for la bell'italia.
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Phineas, posting at Sister Toldjah, has learned that the Gaia worshipers in the World's MSM have once again been caught fudging the scientific conclusions of researchers to make "the facts" fit within their favorite fantasy of apocalyptic AGW.
The original researcher quoted in the Mass Hysteria Media piece wrote back to a curious and inquiring commenter as follows:
Quote not correct – I have now stated numerous times that it is extremely unlikely that climate change caused the hybridization event – however, the hybrid-Australian blacktips are now being seen further south of their known range (Australain blacktips have a tropical distribution) in cooler waters suggesting that the hybrids may have a wider temperature tolerance than their parents (ie the hybrids may be better adapted to handle changing water temperatures). That long statement is being condensed and printed as your quote below.Read all of Phineas's piece here


text: When I stepped into Major Tom's A Burger Junkie I was greeted by a choice of 4 vastly different vegetarian burgers. Not a bad effort for a carnivorous burger joint. And the ubiquitous (and often boring) veggie patty is not an option. No, someone adventurous has come up wth this menu.


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The discussion around, and analysis of, massive open online courses (or MOOCs) continues to grow and develop. Educators unfamiliar with MOOCs, their hosts, structures, benefits, and challenges will find this article helpful for gaining understanding of this on-trend form of distance learning and course delivery. Furthermore, the author proposes that the potential for librarianship within MOOCs should also be considered. Much of the relevant literature from the fields of education, librarianship, information science, and academia at large, reviewed here, have not delved too deeply into the concept of librarianship within this setting (yet). In an effort to discover MOOC faculty opinions, challenges, and incentives for MOOC creation and participation, as well as their thoughts on librarians in MOOCs, the author developed a survey. This survey aimed to assess: (1) the costs and benefits experienced by faculty teaching MOOCs; (2) perceived/anticipated student and learning environment successfulness within MOOCs; and (3) the extent faculty engage with their institution's librarians. Additionally, the survey approached MOOC faculty regarding whether they envision a future for librarians within MOOCs and what that future might look like. This article closes with discussion on survey findings, suggestions for future research, hypotheses regarding the future of MOOCs, and opportunities for a "MOOL" in a MOOC.
Keywords: MOOCs; massive open online courses; nontraditional education programs; open source education programs; online learning; distance learning; information literacy; media literacy; instructional technologies; higher education; e-learning; librarianship; copyright; open access.
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"I've got a Canadian friend," I say, as we're tucking into supper, "she goes back to Canada every year with her partner and they do this wild camping thing. They kayak across the lakes, lifting the kayak between them, lifting all the gear between them, skinny dipping in the crystal clear water together, and the entire time they never see another soul. No one else. At all. Isn't that amazing? I think that's the best thing. I would love to do that."
"I have two words to say to that, Mummy," says Youngest.
"Oh yeah," I say, "which two?"
"I can't believe you said that," whispers Middle One, as we say goodbye to the lovely Italian biology student, who just gave us a private tour of the tiny village we were staying in, in Le Marche.
"Said what?" I say.
"About those bones," he says.
In the quiet crypt of a church we were shown a saint's bones, in a series of jars. Santa Vittoria, she was called, a Roman martyr, devoted to God. She wouldn't marry her boyfriend so he had her stabbed through the heart, in 250 AD, which is not alright. As a matter of fact it's a bit rough.
"Remind me," I say. "What did I say about the bones?"
"You said, 'are you really sure there are bones in the jars?'" he says.
"Yes, well," I say. "I think it's a valid question. I was born sceptical. I want to know. They might be pickled gherkins in there."
"It was disrespectful," says Middle One.
"Okay" I say. "Well, I also don't believe that drinking from a blessed fountain can make an old lady lactate, and I never said a word about it."
"It was disrespectful," says Middle One.
"Okay" I say. "Well, I also don't believe that drinking from a blessed fountain can make an old lady lactate, and I never said a word about it."
Looking through glass darkly, at those jars in the tomb (really, they are in there, apparently).
"This place is full of posh people with villas in Tuscany and an air of entitlement," I say, plonking a plate of croissants and three cappuccinos down on the table, in Perugia airport restaurant. "They don't look you in the eye, they talk incredibly loudly, and they push to the front in lines."
"Wait," says Youngest, "you do realise you just described yourself?"
"How?" I say, because that one really is unfair.
"Come on, I wouldn't queue jump on purpose. I will look people in the eye, if they have good eyes, and I particularly don't have a villa in Tuscany," I say, loudly.
Love E x


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The Half
What?21km you can walk or run along the Greensand Way.
Where?The 21km route leads you through Surrey's glorious countryside from The Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst to Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking.
When?22nd September 2019
Registration from 07:30
Event Brief: 08:40
Event Start: 09:00
Cut Off: 19:00
How much?Single entry £35
What do you get?As well as support from our dedicated Events Team before and during the event, participants will also receive:
- Medal
- Chip timing
- Aid stations
- Professional first aid cover
- Car parking
- WC facilities
- A bus back to the start line to collect your car
Participant PackDownload the pack here.
The Surrey Hills Half is for those that want to test their stamina and strength, but are not quite ready for the Ultra or Full. The 21km route starts at The Duke of Kent School, in Ewhurst at 09:00. The Half route joins the Ultra and Full, following the Greensand Way, which originates in the heart of Haslemere.
The route is almost entirely on footpath with some road crossings and short stretches of road surface. Sturdy trail shoes are advisable to ensure good grip as you travel up and down the rolling hills of Surrey. The footpaths in places are narrow, with loose gravel, roots and the usual obstacles you would expect to find. There are stiles and gates to navigate and some road crossings where you'll be helped across by volunteers.
The Greensand Way follows scenic trails that cut across fields, up and down hills, through hamlets, along ridgeways and woodlands, over, Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill (highest summit in South England) before you finally ascend up onto the North Downs Way. There's so much to look at and so many variations in terrain that you'll never lack conversation topics between yourself and your fellow athletes!
Along the 21km route will be three aid stations, offering a full range of varying food, snacks and drinks. Each aid station is managed by experienced volunteers, many of them runners themselves, and medics who will be checking your progress offering advice and support. You'll never be left behind - this is an event for everyone.
You'll finish at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, where medals and prizes are awarded and is also the main hub and meeting point for all our participants and their supporters. With refreshments and entertainment available from 09:00 until 19:00, it is the heart of the challenge.
When you're ready to head home, there will be a bus transfer taking you back to the Duke of Kent School and your car. This is only available for our competitors taking on the Half and needs to be booked when you complete your registration form. You can view the route in more depth and download the GPX by clicking here. For the participant pack please click here.


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"One of the Best New Bands of 2010."
That's what Rolling Stone said a year ago about the Dirty Heads.
The band, which has actually been around in various forms since 1996, sums itself up in an official bio: "Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, the Dirty Heads emerged onto the Southern California music scene with their unique signature blend of acoustic infused hip-hop and classic reggae, creating the perfect soundtrack to an upbeat, sun-soaked California."
Along with Avenged Sevenfold, the Dirty Heads have helped put focus on Huntington as a musical mecca, and lead singer Jared Watson likes that his band is now often spoken about in the same sentence with his Surf City brethren.
"We went to Marina High, they went to Huntington, but we knew each other well growing up," Watson said. "They're awesome guys. In fact, my best friend growing up was Jimmy Sullivan."


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young woman from the countryside or small town; on average cuter, but plainer, less sophisticated, and less likely to have a crypto-lesbian attitude problem.
Hey Bill, how was the weekend ? I went down to the State Fair, ate some chilli dogs and watched the agribimbos strolling by.
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You may or may not have heard of Henry McCullough - although it s more likely you will have - but it s almost certain you ll have heard him play. After cutting his teeth with various bands in his native Ireland, McCullough headed for the bright lights of London just as the British blues boom exploded. A meeting with a young Sheffield singer led to a stint in Joe Cocker s Grease Band, which included their legendary Woodstock performance. After leaving the Grease Band, McCullough joined a little known outfit called Wings, headed by a certain ex-Beatle and his wife. Musical differences between McCullough and McCartney saw a parting of the ways and he - McCullough not Macca - went on to play with a veritable musical who s who, including Donovan, Marianne Faithful, Spooky Tooth, Eric Burdon and Roy Harper. An accident with a knife on a trip home in the 1980s saw a career re-evaluation and that path led all the way to The Famous Bein Inn, Glenfarg and the latest in the FBI (Famous Bein Inn) Live series. Whilst wildest Perthshire may not have the status of some of the Wings gigs, what is certain is that McCullough is where he wants to be and where he undoubtedly belongs, on stage, any stage. When I read the track listing and saw that after a seven-minute opening of Same Damned Thing, there was House Of The Rising Sun weighing in at over ten minutes. Henry McCullough is not a guitarist to do things by half and both are a glorious throwback to a time when songs were fully explored and McCullough shows himself to be a master of his craft. As good as it is on CD, live it must have been a magical experience. A true genius holds you in the palm of his hand wherever you may be and Henry McCullough is as close to genius as you ll get. He teases and caresses a classic until it too falls under his spell. But in a way, even House Of The Rising Sun is eclipsed by what follows, Locked In, Can t Get Out may not be as well known, but it fits Henry McCullough like a second skin. This real, honest-to-goodness British blues, which is raw and earthy, celebrates its blemishes and imperfections but never loses its sense of joy. The pull of Henry McCullough s folk roots is obviously still strong and he immerses himself in the simple beauty of Belfast To Boston. Until a final flourish there are no guitar pyrotechnics to break the hold, just a man playing from his heart and you really need nothing more, its nine minutes pass in a heartbeat. McCullough s comfort with the music is obvious but comfort doesn t breed contempt in this case, he grooves his way through Mess With The Blues before launching in to the title track of his album Failed Christian. Perhaps for the first time on the night McCullough bares his teeth. FBI is quite simply the complete performance as Henry McCullough leads the Bein Inn audience gently by the hand through a blues wonderland. © Michael Mee. © 2014 Mundell Music Shop http://shop.mundellmusic.com/the-henry-mccullough-band-fbi-live/
Legendary Irish Blues Guitarist Henry McCullough makes history by appearing on the first album recorded by Perthshires own Famous Bein Inn. Recorded at Henry's GIG at the Glenfarg Venue in 2006 it has been captured on the new disc, which boasts six epic tracks clocking in at a complete running time of one hour. The former lead guitarist from Joe Cockers Band and Paul McCartneys Wings is nothing if not experienced and the benefits of a lifetime conected to music pay dividends here. Sounding every inch the grizzeled rocker he looks, McCullough's rasping vocals overlay a compelling R 'n' B sound that hinges on his own mind blowing six string virtuosity and sound. With backing from Roe Butcher (Bass), Percy Robinson(Guitar/Pedal Steel), Stephen Quinn(Drums), and Shaun McCarron (Sax) the big H generates a sound so clear and strong it could have been laid down in the most expensive of Caribbean Studios. Standout tracks in an engrossing set include 'Same damn thing' a poignant 10 minute version of 'House of the rising sun', the McCullough penned 'Failed Christian', and his signature piece, 'I cant remember, I was drunk at the time.' The sheer audio quality of the fare on offer here is a huge testament to the ability of the Bein Inn's concert room to bring out the best in visiting Artists. Recorded up close and personal infront of just 60 fans, the set must surely rank among the highlights of McCullough's lenghty and diverse carrer- one that has taken in the Woodstock Festival, an appearence on Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon' and stints with the likes of Marianne Faithfull and Frankie Miller. At Times laid back at others edgy, the veteran's astonishing performance proves that age is no barrier and bodes well for future releases on the new 'Mundell Music' Record Label. - Posted by & © mundellmusic at 12:23 http://rockingatthestables.blogspot.ie/2009/06/henry-mccullough-fbi-live.html
At the beginning of the 1970's after the Beatles split, Paul McCartney could have had any guitar player in the world and yet he chose the legendary Irish blues guitarist Henry McCullough to be lead guitarist for Wings. This album is a great live performance at Perthshire's Famous Bein Inn in 2006 by a very tight band led by the late Henry McCullough one of Ireland's most successful and quietly revered musicians. [Tracks @ 201-224 Kbps: File Size = 78.2 Mb] Check out Henry McCulloughs "Blue Sunset" album
1 Same Damned Thing 7:11
2 House Of The Rising Sun 10:07
3 Locked In Can't Get Out 6:11
4 Belfast To Boston 9:22
5 Mess With The Blues 8:53
6 Failed Christian 9:17
7 I Can't Remember, I Was Drunk At The Time 0:24
Henry McCullough - Guitar, Vocals
Percy Robinson - Guitar/Pedal Steel
Roe Butcher - Bass
Stephen Quinn- Drums
Shaun McCarron – Saxophone
Henry Campbell Liken McCullough (born 21 July 1943, Portstewart) is a Northern Irish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, who has played guitar in such bands as Sweeney's Men, Spooky Tooth, Paul McCartney & Wings, andThe Grease Band. He turned up in many different places as sideman or a performer in his own right. In 2008, he recorded Poor Man's Moon, featuring the single, "Too Late to Worry." McCullough first came to prominence in the early 1960s as the teenage lead guitarist with The Skyrockets showband from Enniskillen. In 1964, with three other members of The Skyrockets, he left and formed a new showband fronted by South African born vocalist Gene Chetty, which they named Gene and The Gents. In 1967 McCullough moved to Belfast where he joined Chris Stewart (bass), Ernie Graham (vocals) and Dave Lutton (drums) to form the psychedelic band The People. Later that year the band moved to London and were signed by Chas Chandler's management team, who changed the group's name to Éire Apparent. Under Chandler's guidance, despite only having one single released, they toured with groups such as Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, The Move and The Jimi Hendrix Experience, as well as Eric Burdon and the Animals. Things went well until, in Vancouver, Canada in mid February 1968, while the band was touring with The Animals, McCullough was busted for possession of marijuana and sent back to The United Kingdom (officially because of 'visa problems'), and Mick Cox flew out to take his place in the band. Back in Ireland McCullough joined what was primarily a folk group called Sweeney's Men, by May 1968. Under his influence, however, they soon began to mix folk and rock, and are often regarded as the innovators of the folk/rock genre. After a year in Ireland, McCullough returned to London to work with Joe Cocker as a member of his backing group, the Grease Band. With Cocker he toured the U.S. and performed at the Woodstock Festival. McCullough played on The Grease Band's eponymous album after splitting with Cocker, and during his time with the band he also appeared as lead guitarist on the original 1970 recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar and on the progressive Spooky Tooth album The Last Puff. In 1971 Paul McCartney asked McCullough to join his new band, Wings, alongside Denny Laine and Denny Seiwell. His guitar solo on "My Love" has been described as one of rock music's greatest solos. Musical differences with McCartney, however, saw McCullough move on the eve of the Band on the Run sessions. He spent two years in the band, playing lead guitar on "Hi, Hi, Hi", "Live and Let Die" as well as "My Love". McCullough's spoken words "I don't know; I was really drunk at the time" can be heard on the Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon, at the end of the song "Money". He was recalling a fight he had the night before with his wife. McCullough landed from his Wings experience into another two year gig alongside his friend Chris Stewart, keyboard player Mick "Wynder K. Frog" Weaver and drummer Stu Perry into the ironically very Joe Cocker sounding Frankie Miller Band. Miller's "Ain't Got No Money" featuring McCullough's guitar work inspired Bob Seger to write and record "The Fire Down Below". (cited Frankie Miller Band, "The Rock", Chrysalis Records 1975), Bob Seger (countless interviews, Capitol Records Publicity Department 1977-1979) In 1975, McCullough released Mind Your Own Business, his only album on George Harrison's Dark Horse label. McCullough then did some session work, and played concerts with Roy Harper, Frankie Miller, Eric Burdon, Marianne Faithfull, Ronnie Lane and Donovan. In 1977 he temporarily joined Dr. Feelgood, following the departure of Wilko Johnson. Recovering from an injury to his hand while visiting his family in 1980, McCullough decided to stay in Ireland. He began to sit in with some old friends, The Fleadh Cowboys, at their Sunday afternoon residency in The Lower Deck in Dublin, and soon decided to move back to Portstewart and put a new band together. He was joined by Percy Robinson on pedal steel guitar, Roe Butcher on bass and Liam Bradley on drums. In 1998 McCullough went to Poland, where he rehearsed with a band of Polish musicians for an upcoming tour. After the tour, they went into a recording studio and recorded a 'live' album which was released as Blue Sunset. This was followed by a further Polish tour. On returning home, McCullough recorded and released "Failed Christian", a song that has since been covered by Nick Lowe on his album, Dig My Mood. McCullough continued to record and perform and released solo material, including Belfast To Boston (2001) and Unfinished Business (2003). The latter contained his 1998 single, "Failed Christian". McCullough performed at concerts in Northern Ireland and Scotland, playing with a backing band (featuring Stephen Quinn on drums and Sean McCarron on saxophone). McCullough contributed guitar on and organized the band for the Alaskan musician, The Rev Neil Down's, 2003 release, When A Wrong Turns Right. The Henry McCullough Band - FBI Live was released in 2007 on Mundell music, from a recording at The Famous Bein Inn in 2006.In 2007, Over the Rhine covered "Failed Christian" on their album, Live from Nowhere, Vol. II. In late 2007, McCullough teamed up with Dave Sharp (ex Alarm) and together they enlisted Zoot Money on keyboards; Gary Fletcher on bass guitar; and Colin Allen on drums. In January 2008 The Hard Travelers performed their debut gig at The Cellars, Portsmouth. In 2008 McCullough recorded Poor Man's Moon at Amberville Studios and it was released in Ireland only on 5 September 2008. It featured new McCullough compositions, and a number of songs co-written with poet Eamon Carr (of Horslips) including the single, "Too Late to Worry". Among the musicians featured on the album were James Delaney on keyboards; Roe Butcher on electric bass guitar; Nicky Scott on double bass and electric bass guitar; Enda Walsh on keyboards; Adie McIlduff on drums; Percy Robinson on dobro and pedal steel guitar and Peter McKinney on drums/sequencing. In 2007/8 Henry teamed up with USA/Ireland Singer Songwriter and friend Jeff Greene of Acashic/Aurora Records to Record Greene's "Dark Nite of the Soul" album and other musical collaborations at Wind-Mill Lane Studios Dublin Metropolis Studios London and The Sound Kitchen Nashville. McCullough attended Paul McCartney's concert at the O2 in Dublin on 20 December 2009. McCartney publicly acknowledged McCullough's contribution to Wings. On 13 March 2010, McCullough played the Fifestock Festival at the Inn at Lathones, Scotland. This festival was the last one undertaken at that venue, and McCullough's band headlined the event. Henry McCullough was active in the European music scene. He played regular live gigs with artists such as Ed Deane, James Delaney, Noel Bridgeman, and John Quearney, among others. In 2011 Henry collaborated with songwriter Paul Doherty and The Vals on the track 'Look to the One'. The song was a success, gaining much airplay worldwide. Henry contributed backing vocals and his signature guitar sound. Henry suffered a heart attack in November 2012 leaving him in a critical condition. His death was mistakenly reported on Ronan Collins's RTÉ Radio 1 show on 7 November. The BBC was forced to apologise after prematurely reporting his death. In an interview with website Something Else Denny Seiwell a former Wings drummer who played with McCullough in the Paul McCartney-led group, says it's doubtful McCullough will make a complete recovery.


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The objective of PCGM is to build a community of worshippers that is rooted in the Word of God, and equipped to make disciples for Jesus Christ, through the gathering of believers into cell groups.
We encourage PSPC members to commit themselves to a Cell Group that focuses on:
- PRAYER – Exercising the priesthood of all believers by interceding for one another, the church and the world.
- PRAISE – Exalting God with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16), fulfilling the purpose of our creation and calling – to be a worshipping community.
- OUTREACH – Reaching out to people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by befriending unbelievers who join the group and/or doing community services.
- SHARING – Caring for each other through prayer and sharing of resources (e.g. time, spiritual gifts, and finances).
- BIBLE STUDY – Spurring each other to love, learn and live by the Word of God.


text: Dear Pam,We also have a "market" that recently opened up here (owned by some of the Flames hockey players) that has a wider variety of produce than most groceries and which carries some of the things I haven't been able to find anywhere else (veggie gelatin, veggie pate, veggie bologna, vegan-rella, etc.) Looking forward to hearing from other Canadians! Pam.


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Sunday, 2 December 2012
Macro Monday - Kangaroo Paw
Most of the "red" you can see are the flowers buds - the flowers them selves are much smaller, and less colourful. This plant is an Anigozanthos flaviuds for all you keen gardeners.
You can find more shots at Macro Monday.
Enjoy the close ups.
16 comments:
- Carole M. said...
good when something revels in your garden like this kangaroo paw; well done whatever you didn't do Stewart :)
- 2 December 2012 at 17:26
- luís rodrigues coelho Coelho said...
Que lindas flores para acordar o nosso dia. Aqui está tanto frio. O chão dos campos está branco com neve Imagine estas flores bordadas de branco nos nossos jardins.
- 2 December 2012 at 20:16
- eileeninmd said...
Lucky you, they are beautiful plants. Gorgeous color. Lovely macro shot, Stewart!
- 2 December 2012 at 22:03
- TexWisGirl said...
beautiful color! i really like the macro view.
- 3 December 2012 at 01:57
- Sylvia K said...
Great macro shot for the day, Stewart! I love that rich, red color! Beautiful! Have a great week!
- 3 December 2012 at 02:37
- Brian King said...
Those are beautiful! Well done!
- 3 December 2012 at 04:13
- DIMI said...
Hallo Stewart!Beautiful colors!Lovely plant!Amazing shots!Whising you a lovely week!
- 3 December 2012 at 10:05
This is so pretty. Occasional care and general neglect--now that's a plant I can live with! lol
- 3 December 2012 at 12:15
- Kateri said...
That is a really pretty flower. I wonder if it would grow in my part of the US. I bet it is stunning grown in masses...
- 3 December 2012 at 12:25
- Jama said...
- 3 December 2012 at 12:33
- Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) said...
Spectacular! I love red and would love to have something like this in my garden. Especially something that doesn't need a lot of tending.
- 3 December 2012 at 12:43
- Karen said...
What beautiful vibrant colour Stewart!
- 3 December 2012 at 14:22
- Jidhu Jose said...
- 3 December 2012 at 15:36
- Katrin Klink said...
Yes, lucky you, I had the first snow this weekend. Thank you for bringing a piece of summer back to me with your beautiful pictures!
- 3 December 2012 at 19:48
- ArtMuseDog and Carol said...
Wow! Such color! ~ Magnificent shot of nature's treasure ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
- 4 December 2012 at 01:10
- Laura said...
I love these plant. I saw them once at our supermarket years ago for the first time. I bought them and let them dry... they lasted quite some time.
- 4 December 2012 at 11:52


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Cox and Box / H.M.S. Pinafore The Long Lost Brothers
This production was composed of the following shows:
Songs for Cox and Box are listed as Act 1
This production played in repertory with The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, Trial by Jury, The Gondoliers, The Yeomen of the Guard, Iolanthe, Patience, Princess Ida, Ruddigore
Martin Beck Theatre, (9/28/1936 - 11/21/1936)
Category: Musical, Operetta, Revival, Broadway
Description: A musical in One Act
Cox and Box
Category: Musical, Operetta, Original, Broadway
Setting: Furnished room in Bouncer's house, Bloomsbury, London.
H.M.S. Pinafore
Category: Musical, Comedy, Operetta, Revival, Broadway
Setting: Quarterdeck of H.M.S. Pinafore off Portsmouth.


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Stream Energy is a major direct selling company and also provides connected life services. A study conducted by Michigan based market research firm Market Strategies International declared Stream Energy as one of the top 10 most trust-worthy REP'S or retail electricity providers in the state of Texas. A survey was sent to almost 6,000 customers scoring 52 REP's in the state. These scores were based on several factors including: customer focus, communications effectiveness, competitive rates, local reputation, reliable quality, community support, and environmental dedication. Follow Stream Energy on Linkedin.
The results of the study concluded that trust of the brand is especially influenced by the company's engagement with the community, as well as initiative shown during disasters like Hurricane Harvey. Senior Vice President of Market Strategies Chris Oberle stated: "Texans want the support of their retailer, not just a service. It's no surprise Stream Energy has seen monumental success." Stream Energy had a big hand in helping families and businesses recover from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, including giving $25,000 to the Red Cross, as well as waiving fees for customers unable to make timely payments. Visit crunchbase.com to know more about Stream Energy.
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The company has seen resounding success, accumulating nearly 9 billion dollars in profits during 12 years in business. Part of Stream Energy's success lies in their unconventional but revolutionary approach to business. Unlike most companies that carry out business with traditional methods, Stream Energy has capitalized on the idea of selling their products by word of mouth. By doing this, they have managed to create a distinct position in a saturated market, rapidly becoming the biggest direct selling energy business across the globe.


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To My Dearest Tom,
Recently I wrote a letter to your sister and your dad.
I can honestly say that this is the most difficult one.
Your personality and needs have far succumbed the other family members.
In your six short years, you have been presented with many situations that others will never encounter.......in 80 years.
Scott and my parenting worries and roles of you definately equal (if not overtake) Amelia's.
There are numerous reasons why your "needs" appear to be more......
You have a very BIG personality.
You have no filter in conversation.
You have always been louder and rougher than everyone else.
You can be extremely unreasonable and argue till someone gives up (normally us).
You are demanding and seek attention (in your own way).
You are very mature for your age.
Your persistence and commitment to any task is beyond appropriate for your age.
Your "mathematical brain" blows me away.
You have never told me you are bored or require me to entertain you......you disappear for hours "making up your own fun".
Your kindness and care for very young children quite often contradicts the person you are at other times.
Your love and concern for all animals is inspiring.
BUT the most important thing is your enthusiasm for life.
You love every minute of everyday.
Nothing is ever bad or horrible in your mind.
Many people have difficulty processing your "BIG" personality.
Many believe children should be ruled by strict discipline and know "their place" as a child.
If other children get upset from your behaviour or words, I pounce on you.
I try to correct and explain.
I try to discipline you.
But no parent likes seeing their child upset........so their reaction is expected.
Their reaction is normally one of upset.
But they need to know about the repeated discussions we have with you at home.
The positive interaction about your inappropriate behaviour.
Then there are others who absolutely adore you.
They see a child wanting to succeed, impress and grow.
(But your behaviour can be exasperating at times).
When Amelia was first diagnosed with Ataxia Telangiectasia, you were my distraction.
Your lively personality kept me from crawling into a corner and wishing my own death.
Scott and I decided immediately that you were not to know the FULL details of Amelia's disease yet.
So many adults around us could not handle the basic information.....how could you?
We decided to protect you from this understanding.
Let you live the life of a child.
Let you grow and develop like a child living in a "normal" environment.
We feel lucky with the Primary School we have chosen.
Especially this year.
There are people there that I entrust you to five days a week.
People I know see beyond the "naughty child".
People that see and are amazed by your complex personality.
People that will help me channel you down the "correct pathway".
People that recognise what Scott and I do.
People that love you.
Everyday people struggle with the way you sometimes treat Amelia.
But you need to be a little brother.
You need to have sibling rivalry.
You need to live like a normal little brother for your own mental health.
They may not witness you feeding Amelia at home.
Praising Amelia on any accomplishment, telling her you love her and hugging her constantly.
Everyday is spent getting things for Amelia and assisting her with "tasks".
A lot for a 6 year old, but you choose to do it.
Recently you said "I wish my Milly did not have A-T."
I remember when you asked me to have another baby "so I have someone to play with in the backyard".
One day we will need to have "the discussion".
One day we will need to tell you that your big sister is dying.
But we do not need to have that yet.
Tom, you are six years old and need to process and live and handle what a 6 year old can.
No more.
You may sometimes display maturity beyond your years......but you do not need to know THIS.
Today you came home from your very first day of Term 2 in Grade 1 at school.
There is a piece of paper in your bag that says...
"I Wish I Could Be Famous".
I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that you will be famous Thomas Nicholds.
Whether it be in your circle of friends, community, nationally or globally.
Everything about you could take you so far in life.
It will be a challenge for Scott and I to keep you on a positive pathway....but it is one we are willing to accept.
It would be an honour.
Tom, you have so may characteristics that could take you very far in life.
I do not mean money or material things.
I mean deep within your soul.
To be happy, kind and giving is a gift.
To love life, strive for what you want and appreciate anything is an added bonus.
When you cried recently because someone with a disability "tried so hard", (your words), I knew that even more, you were very special.
While trying to compile this blog, I asked you "If you could have one wish....anything in the world for anyone or everyone......what would it be?
Your answer?
"For everyone in the whole wide world to Live Love and and Laugh. That is what I wish".
Good answer Buddy.
You will live far beyond, Scott, Amelia and I.
Know how incredibly loved you were by us.
Understand what an amazing person you are and will be......even if you feel it disappears for a while.
It will be a privilege to watch you grow and develop Tom.
And yes.......I will DEFINATELY move mountains for you as long as I am alive.


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One project in particular that I need to manage is this blog. When I started nearly two years ago, I came up with a list of ideas that I thought would get me through the first six months of writing one article per week. This is now my 95th post, and my list of ideas to work from has grown to 56. (At that rate, I should be well stocked with ideas until the heat-death of the universe.)
I've tried many different tools for managing these ideas, and they each have their pros and cons. I started out with a simple outlined list in Google Docs. I tried using mind maps. I even took a look at Basecamp. Finally, I settled on Trello, which seems to fit my preferred workflow pretty well. Here's a blow-by-blow of how I came to that conclusion and why Trello is working better for me than any other tools I've tried.
The Outline
- Topic 1
- Idea 1
- Sub Idea 1
- Sub Idea 2
- Idea 2
- Idea 3
- Sub Idea 1
- Sub Idea 2
- Sub Idea 3
- Topic 2
- Idea 1
- Idea 2
The outline is the classic organizational tool. I learned in high school, as did many people, that when planning out a writing assignment, the outline is a great way to get your thoughts organized and to flesh them out. You can list your main points, sub-points for each main point, links to references, quotes, and detailed thoughts that you know you want to hit in your prose. You can go as deep as you need to go, and it's all laid out nicely on the page or screen so you can see your whole argument at once.
If your outlines are on the computer, it's fairly easy to reorder ideas and modify them, allowing you to shape your argument as you see fit. There are software programs made specifically for outlining that make this even easier. I decided to go with Google Docs for my blog idea list because I already use it, it's a straightforward, low-tech solution, and it's available anywhere I have access to the internet.
It's really important to be able to access these outlines almost anywhere, because that's where I get ideas—anywhere. I could carry a notebook for those times that I'm away from my main computer, but then I lose the flexibility of a digital document. Besides, Google Docs is so much more convenient. I can edit them anywhere and not worrying about keeping track of a physical object. It's very rare that I don't have access to Google, and in those situations where I don't, I can jot a note on a piece of paper, shove it in my pocket, and transfer it the next chance I get. I think I just talked myself out of ever buying a Moleskine.
Google Docs isn't all good when it comes to keeping track of lots of blog ideas, though. Its main drawback is that it doesn't scale. If I want to keep all of the ideas in one document, and I'm expanding on a number of them while taking notes on a couple books that I'm reading at the same time, it gets unwieldy rather quickly. On top of that, once I'm done writing about a topic, I have to delete the notes for that topic or at least move them to another document so they don't clutter up my list of ideas with ones I've already written about. That's not efficient.
Additionally, some of my notes for books will go on for multiple pages, which makes it difficult to get an overview of all of the topics I have to choose from when I want to pick one to write about. I could create a separate document for each topic, but then I lose the ability to organize the topics the way I want, and it becomes much more difficult to move ideas from one topic to another. In the end Google Docs was not working out so I went in search of alternatives.
The Mind Map
I was turned on to mind maps by Kathy Sierra, who passionately advocated for them on her blog. The idea is compelling, so I gave mind mapping a try by using them to take notes for half a dozen different books. What I found was that it didn't really fit in with my workflow, and it ended up being a lot more work than it was worth. For highly visual people, mind mapping may provide more benefit, but I guess I'm not one of those people. I didn't get much more insight into the books from looking at notes in mind map form than I do from looking at them in outline form.
In the end outlines and mind maps are two equivalent ways to represent the same thing, but in different formats. For me, the mind map had a number of downsides in addition to those already plaguing outlines. First, the only decent software I could find at the time was desktop software, which severely limited my access to the maps. Today, I would probably use something like mindmup.com, which looks really slick. It saves maps to Google Drive, makes nice-looking maps like the one above, and it's free.
Good cloud software eliminates the availability issue, but there are other issues. For instance, I read most of my books on a Kindle, and highlighting and taking notes is built into the Kindle software. I can do all of the note-taking I need without having to leave the book, everything is automatically copied up to Amazon's cloud, and then I can copy and paste my saved notes and quotes directly from Amazon's cloud to my blog. Building a mind map is a lot of extra work when the Kindle makes note taking so easy and seamless.
That's not all. The biggest problem is that like outlines, mind maps don't scale well. It's hard to get a good overview of a ginormous mind map, and when all of my notes and quotes are added to a mind map, it gets pretty big. We're still only talking about a mind map for a single book, too. It doesn't even make sense to build a mind map with a book's worth of notes as one topic in a larger map of all of my blog ideas, so then I'm back to managing multiple maps for different things. Not ideal. Even a map of only my blog ideas doesn't work very well because they're all spread out on the map and scanning through them is not easy.
Mind maps were not working out, so I moved on to another project organization tool.
Basecamp.com aims to be a simple project management tool that allows you to collaborate with your team through discussions, to-do lists, and shared files and documents. It's a great tool for working on team projects, and I thought maybe it would also work well for managing blog ideas. The core useful feature in this case is the to-do list. As the only one working on the blog, I wouldn't have much use for the discussions, files, or documents.
The to-do list can actually be a number of different to-do lists, each with their own title. This format essentially creates a two-level outline where the titles could be the different topics I want to write about, and the bullets would be the main points for each topic. Each bullet point can also have a comment thread attached to it, which could be used to expound on the corresponding points, if need be.
You may have noticed that I'm talking about Basecamp as if I might use it, not that I did use it. That's true. I evaluated Basecamp and Trello together and decided to go with Trello, but Basecamp has a number of advantages over outlines and mind maps that make it a good option to consider, especially if you're working on a project with other people.
First, as an online app, Basecamp is available everywhere. It also has smartphone and tablet versions for easy project management on those devices. Second, it looks like it should scale pretty well. The to-do lists are structured to keep things short and sweet with links to separate comment pages, so lists of dozens of blog ideas should be manageable. Finally, it's dead simple. There aren't many extra features, so there's basically no learning curve and working with it is very responsive and intuitive. If I wasn't using Trello, I'd probably be using Basecamp.
Trello.com is a project management tool done in the spirit of agile software development. You can create a series of boards that correspond to projects, and on each board you can create cards that represent topics or tasks for that project. Each card can contain a description, colored labels, checklists, a due date, attachments, and comments. Cards are organized into columns with their own titles.
This system is incredibly flexible, and it fits perfectly with what I want to do with my blog ideas. Having the cards organized into columns makes a board equivalent to a two-level outline in a very compact format that's easy to reorganize. I can make columns for different categories of topics that I want to talk about, and I have one column on the far left labeled "Up Next" to hold the next topic that I'm preparing to write on. Within the other columns I can sort the cards so the higher priority topics are at the top, and I can instantly see which categories have the most topics ripe for developing. Dragging the cards around to organize them is a snap.
Looking at a board, I have a great overview of all of the ideas there, but I don't get overwhelmed with details. To drill down into one idea, I can click on that card to bring up all of the information on that idea, and I can review it, edit it, and add to it quickly and easily. I use the description to expand on the general idea in the title of the card. The checklists are handy for holding the main points I want to hit, and the comments work well for notes that don't fit well in the checklists. Links can be used anywhere, and they just work, making external references easily accessible.
If I'm reading a physical book instead of a Kindle book, I'll even take all of my notes on one card. Even if it is a Kindle book, I'll put a few main points I want to address in a checklist and then link to the notes and highlights page for that book on my Amazon account. Once I'm done writing about a topic, I can archive the card so it's off the board but still available if I need it. Seamless, I tell you.
Trello beautifully addresses my three main criteria for a great idea management tool. It's an online app with Android and iOS versions, so it's available everywhere. It's wonderfully scalable while staying compact—I could manage hundreds of ideas without getting overwhelmed. And it fits well with my organizational style, giving me a visual format that I can work with quickly and intuitively.
Trello works so well for my blog ideas that I've been using it to keep track of my other work and personal projects as well. It works equally well for tracking project features, with features grouped by those you need to start, those you're currently working on, those you need to test, and those that you may or may not do in the far future. I'm not sure how Trello would work for collaborating with a team. It was definitely built for that purpose, but it may not scale too well that way. It probably depends on how well it's used by the whole team. For personal tracking, though, Trello is a big win for me.
Outlines Vs. Mind Maps Vs. Basecamp Vs. Trello
In summary, there are many ways to manage a big collection of ideas. The tools I covered here are by no means the only options, but they represent a good cross section of what's out there. Outlines are a basic tool that everyone should know about. They can be done in any text editor or word processor, and can represent a set of ideas in a straightforward, linear way. However, editing and organization can become a burden when the number of ideas gets too large, and it's difficult to maintain a history of completed ideas. Mind maps are equivalent to outlines, but are represented in a more visual format that works well for spacial learners. Maps can require more work to create and maintain than an outline, and compared to other tools, they get too big to manage rather quickly.
Whereas outlines and mind maps are general tools with many different implementations—you can even use pen and paper to draw them out if need be—Basecamp and Trello are more specific tools built as dedicated applications. Basecamp is closer to an outline with its to-do lists, and it has additional features for collaboration. Trello is closer to a mind map, but is much more compact and easier to organize in comparison. Personally, I find Trello to be the easiest to use and the tool that best fits my style. It's been working great for me so far, and the more I use it, the better it gets. I wouldn't completely discount the other options, though. Each one might be the right choice in certain situations, and different solutions are going to work better for different people. The best thing to do is experiment and find out what works best for you.


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One of our favorite desserts is a Pavlova. Over the weekend I created a version that celebrates St. Patrick's Day. This dessert is great on any day, but seemed perfect to share with you today.
Serves 8-10
– ¼ cup cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon white vinegar
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 2 ½ cups sugar
– 8 egg whites room temperature
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F
In the bowl of a standing mixer (with a whisk attachment), place sugar and egg whites on low speed until combined, raise speed to high, beat until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl mix cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla. Add the cornstarch mixture to the mixer and beat until glossy.
With a pastry bag fitted with a round tip, pipe meringue on to a parchment lined cookie sheet. Pipe 3 inch round swirls. Bake for 45 minutes on 225 degrees F. Let cool.
For the Kiwi Sauce:
– 4 kiwis, peeled and cubed
– 1/2 cup of sugar
– 1/2 cup of water
Place all of the ingredients in a small sauce pan and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. With a handheld blender combine sauce until smooth. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve in to a small bowl and press with a spoon. Place sauce into the the fridge for an hour until chilled.
For the Pavlova Garnish:
– 4 kiwis cut into 1/2 inch cubes
– 16 small mint leaves for garnish
– 4 cups of whip cream
To assemble:
Place 1/4 cup of whip cream on a plate, add 2 Meringues, top with 4 tablespoons of kiwi, drizzle with sauce, garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Irish blessing: "May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright, happy hours. That stay with you all the year long."Recipes : Tags: dessert, entertaining, holidays, pavlovas, st patricks day


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My mom got a camping tent at an garage sale for $5. It's just a two man tent but the kids are loving it.
Have you ever noticed how a tent will be labeled as a one-man, two-man, or four-man tent {some can get really big, but you get my drift}. We always found it hysterical that something would be labeled to fit 2 people and it would only barely fit 1. As I was laying on the massage table at the chiropractor, it dawned on me that cars are that way too! Take the Jeep Patriot, it has a occupancy listed as 5 people. 5 people!! Has anyone sat or even looked in one? Some days it is barely enough room for a family of 4. I think next time I look at {or any of y'all look at} a newer vehicle I will be looking at the max occupancy and dividing it in half. Because my 5 person vehicle comfortably fits 3.


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Contracts in the construction industry have become more prevalent in the last couple of decades. Moreover buyers in the construction industry rely heavily on the length of the contracts and warranties for the purchase of any product or service. The warranty/contract is an agreement between the buyer and the manufacturer laying out the conditions of a certain product or service to be provided. The contract/warranty is supposed to minimize the risk of buyers when purchasing a service or product but that is rarely the case.
Contracts & Warranties
The only time a contract is used is when something has gone wrong with a project or product. At this time, the buyer refers to the contract to force the contractor to provide what is in the contract. In this situation both parties end up spending an exorbitant amount of money in hiring lawyers, doing paperwork, and disputing in court. There are no "winners" in these types of situations. In most cases, the contract or warranty doesn't guarantee anything. The contract is only as good as the contractor that signed it.
One of the manufacturers in the construction industry, in order to differentiate themselves from other manufacturers, approached the researchers to implement a system that can better assist and serve their end users beyond just providing a warranty.
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IN PRESIDENT BUSH'S first term, some of the most important decisions about U.S. national security -- including vital decisions about postwar Iraq -- were made by a secretive, little-known cabal. It was made up of a very small group of people led by Vice President Dick Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
When I first discussed this group in a speech last week at the New American Foundation in Washington, my comments caused a significant stir because I had been chief of staff to then-Secretary of State Colin Powell between 2002 and 2005.
But it's absolutely true. I believe that the decisions of this cabal were sometimes made with the full and witting support of the president and sometimes with something less. More often than not, then-national security advisor Condoleezza Rice was simply steamrolled by this cabal.
Its insular and secret workings were efficient and swift -- not unlike the decision-making one would associate more with a dictatorship than a democracy. This furtive process was camouflaged neatly by the dysfunction and inefficiency of the formal decision-making process, where decisions, if they were reached at all, had to wend their way through the bureaucracy, with its dissenters, obstructionists and "guardians of the turf."


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Following on from our 'Getting The Wedding Glow – Skincare Tips' blog last week, we are getting some wedding makeup guidance from Rachel, the artist behind Rachel McNeil Makeup. I had my list of questions at the ready and our lovely expert has very kindly provided all the must-know info and a few extremely handy hints… … More Bridal Makeup – What You Need To Know!


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February 28, 2011
A nice end to the month
Some months seem to linger on don't they? The weather never bothers me too much. I love the seasons and I love the change. I do enjoy winter and there has been a lot of winter to enjoy! I'm just excited for March! The end of February however, brings the birthday celebration of my oldest son, Kyle. He is 13 this year and while he is enjoying every bit of it... I'm taking it harder than turning 40! To brighten his day (and mine because I get to blog it) his aunt (and sista) Becky sent him this card. Pretty cool isn't it? He was impressed and said so aloud! "Great job, Becky!" There are all sorts of things happening on this card and it was a great surprise. There is nothing better than a handmade card! Thanks, Becky! Sera
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February 23, 2011
Regional Swap!
This is Carolyn's swap from the MPLS regional. I love it! Carolyn is back with the group after a little hiatus. We are thrilled to have her back! I have some great pictures from the regional that I will share at a later date. You know the saying... my dog ate my homework, well she did. She ate my regional camera chip on Saturday. Every once in a while I can get a few pictures off of it, so I'll be sure to share as I figure it out. It was one of those weekends. At any rate, our group is growing! Tasha is back and Mary and Amber have joined us too! Welcome everyone! Sera
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February 21, 2011
SAB Party Hearty
This awesome card is another swap card from pur group swap this month. This features the set Punch Bunch (121847) which is a SAB set this year. Each of the stamps in the set match nicely with a current Stampin' Up punch, a real time saver. Love that owl punch! Sera
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February 20, 2011
In Color Cards
I spent some time today making some customer thank you cards. I saw an In Color idea on Jill Hillards blog and was inspired. I made 20 cards this afternoon and I put five cards together for a gift and I was all set. The poppy parade bunch is my favorite... and I even tried peach parfait. As you can tell, I am enjoying the snow. Thanks for looking! Sera
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February 19, 2011
A My Digital Studio Post!
I finally created a notecard with MDS. This isn't going to win any contests, but I was working with all sorts of elements and landed on this after about an hour. Normally these fun projects are not going to take that long, but after downloading my first digital download today and then trying to find it... I was pleased I came up with something. It really is fun to use and with time I am going to love it. I'm not ready for printing or even sending, but posting I can do! I can only get better! This MDS package is in the So Much to Sale-A-Brate (123681) Digital Content CD found on page 7 of the SAB catalog. I even loaded a CD! Quite the busy day! Sera
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February 18, 2011
Valentine treats!
Here are a few Valentine treats that we made with the Big Shot and the petal card die. The die is retired, but it is the best "valentine maker" (as my son calls it) that I know! We folded up two of the sides and it's an instant treat holder. Great for classrooms! Sera
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February 17, 2011
Quick Swap Post
Hello! A few more swaps for you from our awesome group. Hope everyone had a great Valentine's day! This is a quick post for the night, enjoy these ideas everyone! Sera
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February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day!
This awesome card was made by sista Angie. Love it! There is something about that red glitter paper isn't there? I love it! Even my boys were fired up about it. Since we weren't allowed to put pink on their Valentine boxes... (by their request) I scored with the glitter paper. Angie used the color blushing bride on this card which looks awesome... that color is growing on me. Great job sista! Sera
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February 13, 2011
These three creations are terrific cards using the new celebration stamp sets. These stamp sets are free when you place a $50 order. You can't beat that... Free stamps! What a great sale! In order of the cards listed here are the stamp sets... Punch Bunch, page 5, Bliss, page 10 and So Happy For You, page 4 all in the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Great ideas, sistas!
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February 11, 2011
February Meeting Swaps!
You have to love these two awesome ideas! I do love the glitter paper. That cherry is so cute! These cards are similar in layout, both great ideas! I'm hosting a sista sleep over and at the moment. I'm the only one up... notice the time. Hee Hee, actually we do need to get up in a few short hours so we can head to our regional. I'm up still to say Happy 40th birthday to my DH! I should be doing some swaps! Sera
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February 9, 2011
More Sista Swaps!
These great cards are just a few of the awesome cards that were a part of our swap last week. Great job ladies! Thanks for all of your creative work! Sera
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February 6, 2011
Sista Swaps!
Here are two of the awesome swaps made by the sistas this week. Aren't they awesome! I'll be sure to share these great ideas all week. It's the build up to the big weekend, MPLS regional! Yahoo! Sera
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February 5, 2011
Sale-A-Bration: My Digital Studio
Making New Years resolutions has always been part of my fresh start to the new year. This year, I have two resolutions... working with and learning My Digital Studio happens to be one. I've spent a few minutes here and there and today I took the plunge to post this video and to download the CD. I'm cruising! I'll be sure to share my latest MDS creations as well! Enjoy the video! Sera
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February 4, 2011
Be My Valentine
This valentine features a few new products from the Occasions Mini Catalog: Framed Tulips textured impressions embossing folder (121809), and Be My Valentine SS (122045). These are available for a limited time (until April 30th), so don't miss out on these fun products! I also used basic grey (121044), very vanilla (101650) and blushing bride (119796) cs, Play Date DSP (117168), real red ink (103133), Basic Pearls (119247), dimensionals (104430). Happy valentine making everyone and don't forget to make your sweetie a special card! ~ Angie
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February 3, 2011
Stamp sistas!
We had a great turn out at our sista meeting last night. It was great to spend time with everyone! We were able to welcome Tasha, Mary and Vicki last night and we had one guest Amber, who is a sista already. She just has to make it official! Thanks for all of the ideas and great swaps. I just went through them all and they are wonderful! I will share them this weekend. Oh and Kristine's swaps were in the mailbox when I got home, of course! I'll make sure you receive hers soon, possibly next Saturday when we see rockstar Julie on stage! Can't wait for that! Thank you for such a great event. I had a great time! Sera
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February 1, 2011
Baby Landon
While the sistas were at Leadership, some close friends of ours welcomed Landon into the world... a little early. In fact, today was his due date. Cool! I made about 30 thank you cards for the family and here are a few designs. The DSP is retired, but it worked perfectly for this project and I was able to do all sorts of different combos. I do enjoy creating with the DSP for that reason, so many options! It turned out to be a great gift, along with a BFavre jersey of course. Sera
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We have covered the risks associated with corporate blogging from just about every angle, I think. We've talked about employees making unauthorized statements in "Have You Reviewed Your Policies Lately?" We've talked about disgruntled former employees making unauthorized disclosures in their personal blogs or, if their access to the network is not quickly terminated, even in corporate blogs. But what about the risk posed when your company allows the public to comment on corporate blogs?
Goodwin Procter partner David Goldstone says clients are increasingly asking that question as they embrace the concept of community as a means of reaching out to customers. In a conversation last week, he told me companies want to create a Web 2.0 experience for their customers and allow them to comment on corporate blogs. However, Goldstone says they are also wondering whether doing so opens a Pandora's Box of liability.
Specifically, companies want to know, "What if someone makes disparaging remarks about our competitor in a comment on our blogs? Can the competitor turn around and sue us?" Generally, the answer is no.
Goldstone explains:
The law says that the provider of an interactive computer service can't be treated as a publisher of information provided by another. And that has been tested extensively in the courts.
That does not mean the company can give its customers the ability to comment and then think nothing else about it. Goldstone says the company must make sure it has a clear policy as to what is acceptable in a comment, what is not and that the policy is made known to those participating in the community. He cautions, however, that the policy should give the company plenty of flexibility:
You don't want a policy that says, "Put up any comments you want, but we reserve the right to take down any comments that have foul language in them." What if someone puts up a comment that doesn't have foul language in it, but it's offensive in other ways? You don't want to create a situation where you have over promised.
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The Summer Olympics are here and what better time to review some unique guitars bearing the name "Olympic."
Olympic model. This was originally produced by the Staphopoli brothers in their New York facility.
For the first few years this model was fairly small as it was a mere 13" wide, with segmented f holes. By 1933 the width increased 5/8'ths of an inch.
|1934 Olympic
In this same year the peak headstock was replaced with a non-peak version. 1934 saw the addition of an Epiphone decal logo with the words Masterbuilt underneath the company's name.
|1938 Epiphone Olympic
Three years later, in 1937, the body was widened to 15.25" and the f holes were no longer segmented.
|1937 Olympic tenor
|'42 Olympic
|Restored Olympic
A different version of this same guitar was marketed in England from the mid 1930's through 1937. Though produced or just marketed by Epiphone is somewhat of a mystery.
The body was made of either mahogany or birch. It may have been built by the Regal Musical Instrument Company for Epiphone distribution.
Epiphone version of the Gibson Melody Maker. The instrument weighed in at under 6 pounds.
In 1965 the company made a radical change in design of the Olympic that became the basis for many Epiphone thin line solid body guitars.
The body bore a large white pickguard with a large Epiphone upper-case Ѱ, the Greek letter Psi, in the middle of the pickguard. In Greek, Psi translates to "spirit or soul."
The tailpiece was a Gibson Maestro vibrola with a white plastic handle, sometimes called the Walrus tooth arm.
Olympic models came with one Melody Maker style single coil pickup placed in front of the bridge. There were separate volume and tone controls. The input was mounted on top of the pickguard.
|1965 Epiphone Olympic
A soft shell lined case was standard issue with this model. In 1965 this guitar sold for $189.50.
Olympic White. The finish did not hold up on older models.
This bass has two pickups that are very different. In the rear the pickup is a Musicman style, while the front pickup is similar to what you would find on a Fender Jazz bass. This instrument has active controls mounted on its body. These include a pickup selector, volume control and a control for low EQ as well as one for high EQ. All hardware is made of die-cast nickel. The neck has a satin finish and the rosewood fretboard is topped with with offset pearloid position markers.
Henley Guitars are run by the husband and wife team from the UK Andy and Denise Henley. They import our own ranges of guitars and sell direct. Due to low overheads and they can offer excellent prices. Denise has a background in importing, shipping and freight. She runs all the administration side of the business and packing and shipping.
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|Olympia Guitar
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Olympia guitars came in various models made of differing woods. They also offered mandolins and acoustic bass guitars. All Olympia instruments are designed and set up in the USA .
Finally, there is a manufacturer from Columbia, South Carolina called The Carolina Guitar Company. They offer a distortion pedal known as the Olympia Fuzz. The manufacturer stated they were inspired by the Bender fuzztone and the Big Muff Pi fuzz and named after the Hammer of the Gods. This little pedal has received great reviews.
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David Rawlings with his 1935 Epiphone Olympic


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