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Vishal Dadlani, Honey Singh taking potshots at each other
Vishal Dadlani and Honey Singh are creating a din and it is not exactly sweet music to the ears
The melody is instead leaving some jarred notes. Vishal (of the Vishal-Shekhar music duo) and the rapper apparently are heading towards a showdown.
Vishal recently stated on his micro-blogging site, "It's hilarious and pathetic, how desperately this tacky rape-rapper is trying to ride on the fame of @iamsrk and #ChennaiExpress. Poor guy." What prompted Vishal to make this statement was Honey's claims that Shah Rukh Khan had approached him to compose a track in his upcoming production. The film's music is by Vishal-Shekhar.
Says a source, "After hearing about Honey's claims, Vishal checked with director Rohit Shetty who told him there was no such plan. Hearing this Vishal took to his social media site to vent his ire." Earlier, Vishal had chided a contestant on a music reality show for kids for singing Honey's song. Vishal, who features as a judge on the show along with Shekhar and Shreya Ghoshal, had told the youngster not to sing the song. He felt Honey's track had sexual overtures and was not appropriate for kids.
Honey is presently in the US but a source close to him maintains, "He had met Shah Rukh Khan and the idea of having a special song in the film was discussed. He has also been wondering why Vishal has been taking potshots at his kind of music. Vishal has done a Sheila Ki Jawaani too."
While Vishal maintains, "I haven't mentioned this chap on twitter. I said that there was a publicity blitz by some pathetic desperate 'rape rapper' who was trying to ride the fame of SRK and the film. Meanwhile this gentlemen has not sung or performed any song in the film. SRK and Rohit have confirmed this." Honey had earlier landed in a soup when a song about rape was credited to him. He had later however clarified that he had neither sung it nor was he in any way connected with it.


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Never in a million years did I expect to be writing a post about Shrek The Musical on my hidden gems blog. I'm not a fan of the film Shrek, though I have been known to enjoy the odd musical. In all honesty when I got asked to go along to see Shrek The Musical by Royal Caribbean Cruises (they have a live performance of Shrek on-board hence the connection), as lovely as the invitation was, I was a bit hesitant. Sharps was horrified at the prospect. He'd seen a dubious performance by the cast on Britain's Got Talent. But I'd interviewed the lovely Nigel Harman who told me all about his role as Lord Farquaad. And it sounded like it could be fun. So I convinced Sharps we should at least check it out, though I wasn't expecting too much.
I couldn't have been more wrong. Shrek the Musical was bloody brilliant. The night we went Amanda Holden wasn't in the show. The part of Fiona was being played by her understudy. Nevertheless the entire cast gave stellar performances. Shrek The Musical is a real hidden gem. A bit like an episode of The Simpsons there's lots of adult humour in Shrek the Musical as well as plenty of farting for the kids (and men). Nigel Lindsay's Shrek kept us entertained, especially the bit where he pretends to clean himself with a skunk. And the stage production of Shrek the Musical, complete with a flying dragon, was pretty impressive. But it's Nigel Harman who really steals the show. His Lord Farquaad had the audience in stitches with his facial expressions and dance routines. As the midget meglomaniac he spends the entire time on his knees, which can't be particularly comfortable either.
Shrek The Musical didn't fare too well on Broadway. Failing to wow critics it closed after a year despite being one of the most expensive Broadway productions to date at an estimated cost of £15 million. It was only surpassed by the £37 million New York musical Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark which had more than its fair share of problems. But this is the country where The Fantasticks ran for 50 years. I was (un)fortunate enough to have been to one of the previews. It felt like I was like sitting through an amateur dramatics production. And it was little surprise that the show closed in the UK after about a month. It's A Big Bright Beautiful World out there so go with an open mind and you won't be disappointed.
What's your favourite musical and have you come across any hidden gems? Send me a comment and let me know?

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L EADERSHI p M Att ERS Pierce County Equivalency Project PHOTOS By ISTOCk.COM By Diane Carver, Leska Wetterauer and Debra Shanafelt tEACHING SECONDARY StUDENtS tO READ, WRItE, CALCULAtE, AND EVALUAtE within a real life context em -bodies a major part of today's mission for all career and technical education (CTE) teachers. With students falling behind every day and failing to meet state and national standards in core classes, core teachers need backup and districts are increasingly turning to CTE. State and federal requirements to improve academic attainment for all students is making it necessary for CTE teachers to join forces with their core subject contemporaries to infuse academic skills into hands-on CTE curriculum. According to a 2010 study published in the Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk , including rigorous academic content in CTE curriculum along with business and industry standards has beneficial effects for increasing academic achievement, particularly for underserved students. (Deil-Amen & DeLuca, 2010). Student achievement in core subjects is a primary focus for national legisla -tion. CTE and core academic teachers must collaborate, learn from one an -other, and share ideas to improve student understanding and retention of complex information. Attainment of core academics is only part of the educational story. As discussed in the recent Harvard report, Pathways to Prosperity , career and technical education and its workforce-centered curricula may be the missing piece in many traditional secondary educational programs. The report contends, "…a focus on college readiness alone does not equip young people with all of the skills and abilities they will need in the workplace or to successfully complete the transition from adolescence to adulthood" (Symonds, Schwartz, & Ferguson, 2011). Helping teachers improve high school students' academic performance and career skills attainment was the motivation behind the grant-funded Pierce County Equivalency Project. The Project Overview Pierce County, Washington, is home to 15 school districts including Tacoma, Bethel, Clover Park, and Puyallup, as well as several smaller districts. During the 2009/2010 school year, several school districts in Pierce County participated in a state-funded grant to promote academic integration with CTE. The participating Pierce County districts collaboratively wrote the grant application to support connections between core academic science teachers and CTE agriculture teachers. The goal of the project was to allow science and agriculture teachers throughout the county the opportunity to work together to identify common standards taught in a variety of science www.acteonline.org 10 Techniques Ma y 2012
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BetaDwarf was formed by a small group of people, who moved into a classroom at a university in Denmark. It took the University 7 months before they realized that 8 guys actually lived in one of their classrooms. So BetaDwarf was thrown out. They then decided to move in together in a big house, had a successful kickstarter and published FORCED on Steam late 2013 to great success. They are now ready with their second game FORCED SHOWDOWN!
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Rihanna Diamonds Tour coming to Manila September 2013
Rihanna is coming back to the Philippines and she's bringing her Diamonds World Tour to Manila. The Rihanna Diamonds Tour Manila 2013 will take place on September 19, 2013 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. Tickets are now available at the SMTickets website.
The Rihanna Live In Manila 2013 concert is part of the ongoing Rihanna Diamonds world tour. The song "Diamonds" is her fastest-rising single to date and the first single to be released from Unapologetic, her seventh studio album for Island Def Jam in just seven years.
Rihanna first made waves in 2005 with her catchy debut single Pon de Replay, showcasing her Barbadian, dance-pop and R&B influences. Her next big hit was the 2006 SOS from her second album A Girl Like Me. 2007 saw the release of Good Girl Gone Bad to critical acclaim, including the biggest-selling single worldwide Umbrella, with its catchy hook propelling Rihanna's career further with a Grammy award win shared with Jay-Z in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. A re-release called Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded included hits Don't Stop The Music, Take A Bow and Disturbia.
Rihanna is also a recipient of six Grammy awards and seven Billboard Music awards, Rihanna has sold over 41 million albums and 150 million digital tracks worldwide, and currently holds the record as the top-selling digital artist of all time. (with some text from MMI Live press release)


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Industrial expansion on the Houston Ship Channel and Texas shale plays will continue to push up electricity demand on the grid, according to a report issued Monday.
Several new petrochemical and refining projects on the Gulf Coast are expected to increase demand for electricity and natural gas, investment firm Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. wrote in a report that assesses Texas' power market.
Several companies, including Exxon Mobil, BASF, LyondellBasell and Dow Chemical, have announced plans for new plants to come on line in the next couple of years, all of which are expected to create additional electricity demand.
High demand: Texas-sized power bills dwarf electricity use in other states
Texas grid planners have projected 3 percent growth in electricity demand through 2016. But the report's authors — Brandon Blossman, director of coal and power research, and Neel Mitra, a vice president in power and utilities research — believe that the increased industrial demand could push the percentage higher, noting that Texas planners had previously projected 4.2 percent growth through 2016.
Texas Commissioner Ken Anderson, however, says that the grid planners' decrease in projected demand growth accurately reflects how increased electricity efficiency and moderate weather are offsetting the growth of industrial power demand. The modified forecasts by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the grid, show a more modest growth, Anderson said.
"ERCOT has been overcasting by about one percent," Anderson said. "The outlook for dire resource adequacy is wholly overstated."
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Official change log for the Sprint HTC Hero software update
November 19, 2009 | by Robert Nelson
Android Phones, Carriers, HTC, Sprint
As many of us Sprint HTC Hero users have learned, there was a recent software update. And while many of us applied that update and began digging around, the official change log was nowhere to be found — until now.
Anyway, direct from the Sprint Community Forums, here is what was changed and corrected.
HTC Hero Software Enhancement SW 1.56.651.2 provides feature updates and enhancements to address the following:
- Improvement to camera picture quality
- DST (Daylight Savings Time) issue addressed
- Unable to receive SMS due to full memory
- Memory leak when Bluetooth is in connecting state
- 3.5mm mono when not using headset with mic
- Dialer application causing excess battery draw
Important note: Dedicated Mute/Speaker buttons have been added to the Talk screen
Additionally, once you perform the update, you can then verify that it is in place by pressing Menu -> Settings -> About phone. Then look for Software version, which should read "1.56.651.2″
Of course, if you were holding off or were not sure where to go. Just hit Settings -> About Phone -> System updates -> Firmware update.
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Rocks don't seem very fast, what with their lack of mobility and all. But they simply don't let that stop them. The largest rocks on earth—our tectonic plates—move at cruising speeds reaching 2 inches per year. And falling rocks can really pick up speed, of course, as they accelerate at a rate of 32.174 ft/s2. In contrast, it has been much more difficult to calculate the speed of the mysterious sailing stones in Death Valley National Park. These rocks, ranging from pebbles to slabs weighing hundreds of pounds, are found scattered around the parched, dirt surface of the Racetrack Playa with what appear to be skid marks behind them, tracing a path hundreds of feet long and not always in a straight line. While these tracks have been observed for at least a hundred years, the rocks' movement only occurs every few years, and it has never actually been observed by humans. Until 2013. In December of that year, some researchers used time lapse photography and GPS tracking, and were able to document the movement of 60 different stones. It turns out that, under certain winter conditions, a sheet of ice just millimeters thick that forms on the ground, providing a low-friction surface across which stones can slide when blown by the wind—moving up to 200 meters in a month.
Uncommon Knowledge: Do animals give presents?December 15, 2014
Humans aren't the only species that delights in delivering unexpected little surprises to the ones they love. Anyone with a cat is probably well aware of this fact. Dropping its prey for you to find later on your doorstep is an act of generosity—like delivering a furry fruitcake for you to nibble on. But such generosity is not limited to domesticated animals. A 2007 study showed that rats who had been helped by other rats were likely to "pay it forward" when they saw another rat in need. The males of some species of spider woo their mates by offering delectable treats wrapped in silk. (Although some male spiders can be a real Grinch, and trick the female by wrapping up something completely inedible, like seeds, prey that he has already eaten, or a fruitcake.) Vampire bats are known to share blood with the less fortunate who were unable to find prey during their feeding hours. But perhaps the sweetest gift of all is the gift of cyanide, which the male, six-spot burnet moth gives to his mate. Sure, cyanide is poisonous, but the female knows just how to transform it into a substance that keeps unwanted visitors at a distance. Like fruitcake.
Uncommon Knowledge: Do stocking stuffers always come in stockings?December 12, 2014
All over the world, you find different traditions for holiday giving. Many countries, including the United States, hang stockings by the fireplace for Santa Clause to fill on Christmas Eve. In Germany, St. Nicholas leaves small toys and candy in children's shoes on his saint day in early December, as does the good witch la Befana on January 6 for children in Italy. But perhaps the most unusual tradition comes from the Catalonia region in Spain. There children are given treats on Christmas Even by Tió de Nadal—the Christmas Log. Beginning on December 8 (the Feast of the Immaculate Conception), children give the Christmas Log a cozy place to live, "feeding" it a little food from their dinner each night, and even giving it a blanket to keep warm. On Christmas Eve, the children are sent into another room to pray for the tio to deliver lots of presents, and while they are doing so, the adults quickly hide candy and other treats under the log's blanket. When the children return, they command the log to poop. They sing songs while hitting it with a stick in order to help it do so, and after each song, an adult reaches under the blanket to reveal another goodie that the log has produced. It gives one reason to be grateful that America has decided to stick with stockings.
Uncommon Knowledge: How did the Russian Mountain come to America?December 9, 2014
Sure, large stretches of Russia are essentially a frozen wasteland for half of the year, but that's no reason not to have fun. In fact, starting in the 17th century, the Russians developed a unique winter pastime. Called the Russian Mountain, it involved a scaffolding (sometimes up to 200 feet tall) built to support a wooden ramp, which would then be covered with ice to create an instant, high-adrenaline sledding hill. The Russian Mountains were so popular that Catherine the Great not only demanded to have one built at her private residence, but it also required that it be available for her use during the summer as well. That presented a bit of a problem. But after some thought, her enterprising engineers came up with a modified version that, instead of relying on ice, used wheels to send its toboggans careening along a sloping track. Enterprising businessmen began to copy this new thrill ride—which one might describe as involving rolling and coasting—all across Europe and eventually across the Atlantic, where innovations like the circular track and the "lift hill" were perfected. Ironically, when the new, American-style roller coasters began to pop up in Russia a hundred years later, they were known as "American Mountains."
Uncommon Knowledge: Why should you take children to an art museum?December 5, 2014
Yeah, sure, there's the whole "exposure your kids to culture" reason. But perhaps the more important reason to take children to the museum is that if they go without adult supervision, they may embark on a short-lived but highly lucrative career of art theft. Seriously, it can happen. Take the case of 15-year-old Laurence McCall. He was fond of visiting the Alfred O. Deshong Museum in Chester, Pennsylvania—so much so that he felt compelled to start bringing the artwork home. This was a small museum in the 1970s, so its security system was limited to guards walking the floor. So all young Mr. McCall needed to do was wait until the guard had passed, take the painting off the wall and slide it out an open window. But McCall wasn't just an art lover, he was also a reader, and when he read an article in the New York Times about how much art could sell for, his appreciation rose to whole new levels. In time, he started selling to private collectors. And then he started selling paintings through Sotheby's auction house in New York. And if anyone found it suspicious that a teenager was depositing checks for $30,000, driving a Jaguar, and living in his own, 30th floor apartment, no one said anything about it. That is, until they did. By the time he was caught at age 19, it was believed he had stolen at least $400,000 art from the Deshong museum—nearly half of their collection. They couldn't actually prove that he had stolen the paintings, but they were able to convict him for not paying his taxes. He was imprisoned for three years, and will probably be paying of his debt to the IRS for the rest of his life. And now, when you see those signs in the museum saying "No Unattended Children", you will know why.
Uncommon Knowledge: Do you suffer from borborygmi?December 4, 2014
This uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing condition is all too common, especially right before dinner is served. Sure, the less-informed may simply refer to the affliction as "stomach grumbling", but anything sounds more respectable when given its proper medical name, don't you think? If dinner is served and the main course is rather spicy, you may come down with acute gustatory rhinitis—food-induced runny nose. If you're not careful as you eat, you may suffer from morsicatio buccarum, and no one enjoys that feeling when you bite your cheek. You won't sneeze during dinner, exactly, but if someone sprinkles too much pepper nearby, you may need to sternutate. And the highfalutin health risks don't stop with the main course, oh no. That ice cream sundae for desert is the leading cause of sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. (That's "ice cream headache" in plain English.)
Uncommon Knowledge: Who invented the high five?December 3, 2014
Giving someone a high five feels like the perfect way to celebrate some accomplishment—so natural that it must have descended through time immemorial, back to toga-bedecked, ancient Greeks slapping raised palms in the Parthenon. But no. Some people will be surprised to learn that the phrase "high five" didn't enter the dictionary until 1980. The earlier evolution of the gesture—the "low" five—had existed since WWII as a youthful twist on the handshake. But starting in the 1970s, the high five began to appear among professional sports players, and from there spread into the popular culture. The first slap heard round the world may have been on Oct. 2, 1977 in Dodger Stadium. That was the day when Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the season, which made the Los Angeles Dodgers the first team in history to have three players hit that mark in a single season. As he ran back toward the plate, his friend and teammate Glenn Burke was there, hand reached out in celebration, and Baker—wanting to return the gesture, somehow—reached up his own hand and slapped it. There are other athletes who also claim to have done the first high five, and it's more than likely that it was spontaneously invented in several places independently. But whatever the case, it is clearly a gesture whose time had come.
Uncommon Knowledge: Does short hair make women wild?December 2, 2014
It sure must have seemed that way in the early 20th century. Women had worn their hair long in Western culture for centuries, and the latest look at the turn of the century—the Gibson girl—required long tresses piled luxuriantly on top of the head. So during WWI, when women began cutting their hair at ear-level, it was considered rather scandalous. But 1915 was a tipping point, when famed ballroom dancer Irene Castle introduced the "Castle Bob" haircut. Suddenly short hair for women entered the mainstream, along with other shocking fashions, such as high hemlines and cloche hats—which could only be worn by those with short hair. Hairdressers were initially so resistant to the new trend that women would line up outside of men's barbershops just to get their locks sheered. So did the bob make women wild? Not exactly. The fact is that, in the beginning, short hair was a practical choice for women during the war who were joining the workforce. Long hair is lovely for a magazine spread, but impractical when working with heavy machinery. And even Irene Castle picked her signature look for its ease when dancing. It was only later, in the 1920s, when women—now with a literal weight off their minds—began wondering what additional kinds of liberation they might enjoy.


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Critics are calling on Gov. Doug Ducey to veto a bill that would keep the names of officers who use deadly force a secret for two months.Read More »
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The Senate gave preliminary approval to Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal to create a new child safety department over objections from some Republican lawmakers who were outraged by the level of new spending being appropriated without the accountability measures they desired.Read More »
Arizona Senate kills recall overhaul bill
The Arizona Senate has struck down an effort that would make it harder for voters to recall unpopular incumbents in a rare move that saw Republicans join Democrats against a GOP priority designed to protect lawmakers, and possibly, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.Read More »
Arizona Legislature closing in on Medicaid vote
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer held the latest in a series of rallies at the Capitol on Thursday to show she has broad support for her proposal to expand Medicaid to about 300,000 more poor Arizonans. And her effort appears to be paying off.Read More »
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The Arizona Senate has given initial approval to a bill allowing lottery winners to keep their anonymity. Monday's voice vote leaves the legislation one vote away from final legislative passage.Read More »
Senators fast-track money for CPS, IRC
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The drive to Playa Blanca was approximately 1 and ½ hours on great highway through scenic areas. It went quickly and was very enjoyable. I checked into Breezes and strolled the property. First impression of the Playa Blanca area — This is definitely what Apple Vacationers are used to when looking for a "sun" destination. The beach itself is on par with the likes of Riviera Nayarit. The sand is lighter but the color of water is a darker blue as most Pacific beaches tend to be. They do have occasional rip currents and most beaches have lifeguards. Interesting note — because of the way the land curves you can actually see the sun rise over the water on the Pacific coast in this area. The hotel appeared full and was active with families. The first children I'd seen at any hotel in several days! I had dinner at the a la carte Japanese restaurant called Munason. It consisted of the typical tapenyaki/sushi fare. The restaurant tries to seat clients into English and Spanish speaking tables because they seat ten. Food was ok, service excellent.
The hotel is a higher standard than some of the other Breezes properties I have visited. It is shaped like a U and is compact and easy to maneuver. The open-air lobby is at the top of an incline and offers sweeping views of the pools and beach below. The rooms are spacious and were well appointed with flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations and stocked mini bars. The décor is bright and tropical. The entire hotel itself feels very light and airy. There are 2 a la carte restaurants in addition to the buffet and snack bar (Japanese and Italian). I spoke with clients staying at the resort and most commented on the good service level. There is a kids club and teen center and the hotel appears very active. Good for families and young people. The pool is 3 tiered and houses a large Jacuzzi near the snack bar at the beach. They serve hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos etc. There is a swim up pool bar. As I mentioned before the beach is long and quite beautiful.
I also visited the Royal Decameron which is all-inclusive. This property is so large all guest should receive a map and flare gun upon check in! It is built parallel to the beach so you are never too far from the water. Also, each section has its own pool, snack bar and restaurants nearby — so you don't have far to walk for a drink or to grab a bite to eat. They often tend to put families in one section, couples in another etc. The entire resort is built on a fairly steep incline, so those booking an ocean view room should keep in mind that they will have an uphill walk consisting of a lot of stairs back to their room. This is definitely a full service hotel and the type of resort our clients are used to as far as amenities go i.e. 10 restaurants 9 pools, 11 bars, a casino, a spa, shops etc. The rooms themselves are moderate and locally decorated with a Panamanian flair. Nice spa facility. The disco is open air and located at the end of the property to keep the noise away from the rooms. The beach is long and wide and the sand in this area appears very white. The hotel offers a lot of palapas and tented chairs for shade on the beach. There is a convention center on property. This hotel also has a section of independently owned vacation villas located on a golf course across the street. The 18-hole course is well maintained and designed by Randall Thomson. This would be a great group hotel option and suitable for families, singles and couples.


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Today's real party feature is ridiculously fun!! It's a birthday pool party created by Maureen Anders (and biz partner Adria Ruff) for her son Jeff's birthday.
This refreshing take on the backyard pool party has great contemporary style and includes tons of creative details like cupcake "ice cream cones", bagged lunches served in sand pails, and – my personal favorite – "don't drink the pool water" water bottles!
Read on for lots more pics and all the creative party details, as told by Maureen…
"We decided to throw a pool party for my son's 5th birthday, and instead of going with a traditional theme like 'under the sea' or 'beach,' we stuck to a strict color scheme of 'water tones' of blue and green, along with fun patterns like houndstooth, stripe and check.
I used lots of blue and green pinwheels and buckets, as well as translucent blue and green baskets made of beach ball material to hold snacks.
Fresh squeezed lemonade and 'Don't drink the pool water' water bottles were the drinks of choice!
We served bagged lunches that had a homemade croissant sandwich, fruit cup with his party logo on top, and a bag of chips. The lunch bags were placed in a blue (for boys) or green (for girls) sand pail that had a napkin hanging over the edge (Ikea).
I personalized each 'lunch pail' with the child's name. They could take their pail anywhere at the pool – the tables we had setup, under an umbrella on a beach chair, or wherever they decided to eat their lunch!
We featured a sweets table with various sweets and treats that were mainly blue and green.
I decorated a fabric covered canvas for the backdrop (seersucker fabric) and made a pennant birthday banner that used greens and blues with modern, fun patterns.
I made sugar cookie pops and cupcakes in ice cream cones and set out blue gummy sharks, colorful lemonheads that included green & blue tones, and old fashioned candy sticks with a blue swirl design.
We also had organic lollipop (Earth Fare) covers that we designed to cover the lollis that stuck out of a blue/green wrapped box.
Pinwheels adorned the table in large apothecary jars.
The tables also had these fun translucent blue containers filled with goldfish because all of our kids' friends love those crackers. It looked like the fish were in fish bowls!
Tissue poms are a great DIY project. We used them to line the iron fence entrance to the terrace of the pool where our party was held.
were customized sidewalk chalk containers for the toddlers and a box of legos wrapped in 'water looking' paper that said 'when it gets too hot to play in the sun, go back inside and build your own fun.' (My son is obsessed with legos, so that's how we tied them into the party without throwing off the blue/green scheme!)
We also had bubbles that had custom labels on them for the prizes for the games we played.
biggest splash contest, ping pong ball toss (toss into buckets like the old Bozo the clown game), and we threw 150 ping pong balls into the pool and several had '5' written on them. The children who found the special '5' balls (they floated), won the prize."
- Photography – Adria Ruff Photography
- Desserts – Maureen Anders
- Printables: Anders Ruff Shop
- Paper Products – IKEA
- Pinwheels – Hobby Lobby
- Tablecloths – Garden Ridge
- Buckets – Michaels
40 responses to "REAL PARTIES: Blue & Green Pool Party"
What a perfectly preppy party…I love it!
Love it!! I see lots of stuff that is from the Target Dollar Spot too!
This party is so cute, I love the colors and all the details, they did such a great job!
This party is amazing! Did you make all of the labels or did you purchase them? If purchased, who is the seller? I am trying to get ready for my daughters 2nd pinwheel party and would like to purchase some…
I love it!! I would love to recreate this party bash for my little one, using Orange and Red!
I love how they took this theme and made it their own. Love all of the extra details!
Love all the details! I bet the kids loved their lunch pails. Adorable!
This looks amazing! I love all of the details.
Those personalized pails are a great idea, I'm loving the water bottle labels! You gave out lots of great stuff at this party, and it looks like the kids are having a blast!
Those personalized pails are a great idea, I'm loving the water bottle labels! You gave out lots of great stuff at this party, and it looks like the kids are having a blast!
I love all the details!! I have to keep the lunch-pail idea for my next parties!!
This party looks fantastic! I love all the little details, the personalized sand buckets for every guest? Love it!
This is adorable and inspirational! I love this blog!!!
no one does it better!
just one word…AMAZING!
maureen and adria are so amazingly talented! they are so fun and easy to work with as well which makes everything so enjoyable!
(Blush)…. So honored to be on your fabulous site. (Jumping for Joy)…
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Hey Everyone – we've had questions about the party logos/labels/graphics from this party… just want you to know that we designed all of it!
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Thanks for the sweet comments!!!
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Hi, Where did you get your cupcake toppers? I really LOVE them. I actually Love these colors im planning on doing the same for my son who is turning 4 next month.
Hi Teena –
Maureen and Adria actually made the cupcake toppers! You can contact them through their etsy shop:
I love the Splish Splash theme! It's perfect for summer birthdays!
Coolest party ever!
love the cupcakes and boxes you made for them. how did you make the boxes to hold the cupcakes?
Ellen! This is Maureen Anders (from Anders Ruff Custom Designs, designer of the party) – I got boxes at LOWES that were meant for sprinkler heads (Rainbird brand, to be exact) – they had the perfect size holes in them. I just covered them with wrapping paper and used an exacto knife to cut x's in them in order to put the cones in.
Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, my email is [email protected]
L-O-V-E this! I will def be using some of these ideas for my son's first birthday!
Does anybody know the name of the font used in the labels? Thanks!
This is SO cute! Where did you get the labels printed?
I love it how did you make the back drop
How did you get the labels for the bubble jars and everything else so perfect? Did you use a program or a template?
Is there ANYWAY to get printables for this party?
Oh wow! The decorations and set up looks really amazing. I'd love to have a party with similar decorations for my son.
Ok this party is Perfect and EXACTly what I am looking for for my Son's 4th birthday party next week! ahhhhh. Will you please let me know where/how to get all of the labels, banner, supplies etc?? Thank you soo much!
Hi Jenn- are these cute printables still for sale? I'm getting an error message when I clock on the link. Thanks!
Just wondering if you sell the 'splish splash! birthday bash' sign? We are doing a water theme for my son's 6th birthday and would love this!!
Love the theme!! Having a swim party for my son in July! These are his favorite colors! Where dd you get the blue/white striped table cloths?
what did you use to personalize the pails? where did you get the letters?
I was wondering the same thing about the pail letterng?


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For 10g (and 9i, for that matter), the database files can be located on a physically separate server over a network, which is NAS. However, that method doesn't use OCFS - it uses NFS. OCFS is used when you have a disk array (or individual disk) directly attached to multiple nodes. While you can mix and match (some datafiles on OCFS, some datafiles on NAS), you only need one or the other to have a working RAC database.
For OCFS testing, the cheapest thing to get is Firewire drives - any of the LaCie firewire drives work well for this. Then hook both of your servers up to the drive and use it as a shared storage point. There are some good docs on this floating around the net.
For NAS, its tempting to use a linux box as storage and share filesystems over NFS, but its not guaranteed to work. Here at Gridapp, we spent quite a while about a year ago trying to validate Linux as an NFS storage platform for RAC. Given that we have what could be described as a troubling number of RAC databases in our lab, the ability to just kind of throw cheap Linux boxes for storage at our clusters was appealing. However, we kept finding bugs in the Linux NFS code that would result in cluster crashes. We eventually abandoned it and just standardized on Netapp. You can find very old and cheap Netapp boxes on ebay for a few thousand dollars - $8,000 can get you the top of the line last-generation filer used. Newer versions of the linux kernel might have fixed these NFS bugs - since Linux isn't a supported NFS server storage platform for RAC anyway, we never invested huge amounts of effort in getting them fixed.
The last RAC storage option for directly connected storage is ASM. Yes, its kind of a pleasant veneer on top of raw devices, but it works very well, at least in our lab. It's not quite as elegant as Oracle makes it out to be, but we should all be fairly accustomed to that by now.
Let me know if any of this was unclear, and I hope this helps.
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> Hi All,
> I am trying to set up a 10g RAC on Linux Red Hat AS 2.1
> I have 2 servers for the database instances, and another 1 for the
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> The "Cluster" files need to be on shared disk system that is physically
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> If so, can someone recommend a scaleable bit of hardware (preferable
> Dell) that I can use with 2+ nodes to support the database files of the
> If not, can someone please enlighten me.
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Everyone is happy to attain large successes in life. This could be an important goal like having a happy family, getting a job promotion or closing a big business deal. These successes are obvious and worth celebrating. But in doing so, we should not forget the small successes that got us there. Like unsung heroes, small successes play a vital role as the foundation of our major success. They are as important as big successes even if they are not as satisfying. With that in mind, here are some reasons why small successes matter.
Important Milestones
Lao Tzu wisely pointed out that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. At the start, our goals are so far away that it seems impossible to reach. But as we press on towards our goal, we will pass certain milestones. These milestones remind us of how far we have come and how much further our goal lies.
Take for example the complain free challenge. If a person who complains habitually tries to stop complaining all at once, it might be impossible. But if he breaks it down into manageable periods, slowly he will be able to change his habit. At first, he might not be able to get through a day without complaining. Soon it is four days before he slips up. Now four days might not seem like a lot, but it is an important milestone compared to where he was before. From there he will be likely to go longer without complaining. Thus, milestones serve to keep track of our progress and to remind us of how much farther we have to go. Without small successes, we could never make it to our goals.
Turning Failure in Stepping Stones
Failure is a vital part of success. When we attempt something new, chances are we will make mistakes and face challenges. Yet these challenges are merely stepping-stones to attain our goals if we know how to use them. In truth, challenges are there to alert us to what we are doing right or wrong. We should not fear them but find a way to manage, for each challenge that we overcome is a small triumph. It is a testament that we have learned from our mistakes and adapted as needed. While these small triumphs are not the actual goal itself, they are the foundation for our major success. We need to get through them to reach our goal.
Lately, I have been having fun playing Dawn of War II's Last Stand online. In the game, I team up with two other players in an arena to take on twenty waves of alien attackers. Each wave is more difficult than the last so working together is vital to survival. At first, I was not sure how to play so I ended up being a liability to my teammates. Each time the enemies knocked me out, they had to revive me and my team could not even make it past the tenth wave.
But I learned from my mistakes and slowly mastered the evil sorcerer I preferred. I just love the way he can teleport behind the enemies and strike them down with doom bolts haha! Bit by bit, the teams I joined made it further and further through the waves. Once we even made it to the final wave but ultimately failed to prevail. It is interesting how complete strangers can work together to survive. I won't say that I am very good at the game, but I know enough to survive against overwhelming odds. This usually means trying to find a safe place to teleport to until I find a chance to use my favourite tactic above. It does not work all the time, but I survive longer than I used to. More importantly, I can now save my teammates although I still fumble when I am the only one left against crazy odds.
Encouragement and Motivation
The journey towards our goal is rarely easy. The road is usually paved with obstacles. And in the face of adversity, it is a challenge to keep pressing on with no end in sight. Yet not all is bleak. If we plan, learn and adapt as needed, we are bound to have small successes. These will serve to encourage and motivate us when the going is tough. After all, each small success is a step closer to our ultimate goal.
When I was trying to find inner peace, I thought that I would never still the inner turmoil and pain I felt. The only thing I could do was to take each day at a time and give thanks for the small successes I had. Sometimes it was a new idea that was helpful. Other times, an experience changed my way of thinking. Slowly but surely, I learned how to manage the excess emotions and energy I had. Sure, I might lose my composure from time to time, but I was able to regain my balance quickly. Through it all, the small successes I had gave me hope and kept me going.
Taking Action
Big successes do not happen overnight. A lot of hard work and small successes go into building that final success. As such, we should be thankful for these small successes and not overlook them.
Do you take note of your small successes? Are they important to you? Are there any other reasons you can think of that makes small successes important? Do share your thoughts and comments below!
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I think small successes are practice or rehearsals that presage big successes. Success is a learned skill just like everything else.
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Hi Irving,
This has lots of really good points in it.
I personally benefit a lot from the ideas in your Encouragement and Motivation section.
With so many go-getters "out there", it's easy to feel like I'm behind, or not successful, or failing, or whatever. But every single day — if I'm alert to it — brings a small success. It feels so good to notice it, it halts the temptation to complain (like you mentioned but in a different context), and it keeps me going with a joyful spirit, which to me is the most important benefit of all.
Thanks so much. This is so useful.
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Small successes build confidence where it may have been lacking. You can even find success in failure, really: suppose you'd been turned down or ignored for job after job, and then a fantastic job came along and you were one of two final candidates, both equally wanted but, you weren't chosen. Would that not be a success?
I like what you said about a quicker recovery – that's exactly how I've felt as I work on myself. Sometimes we succumb to anger or frustration, but if we stop ourselves early on and recover more quickly, it's real progress.
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I'm so happy I tuned in here and read this beautiful post Irving. I love to experience genuineness and that is what you offer in this post and always. The incremental approach is the way of Nature, isn't it, no one ever saw a tree bloom overnight into a 200-foot redwood. Even a blade of grass grows in tiny steps.
I enjoyed reading the other comments too. Love and blessings to all.
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Small successes is what leads to bigger success indeed. How can one person write a novel if they don't first write a sentence? You have to take bite size steps towards your success and allow it to build over time. Even if you have the BIGGEST DREAM IN THE WORLD, you have to still take baby steps and allow everything to unfold right before your eyes!!!
Hi Irving,
This is the second time I've seen reference to the "complaint free challenge" today. I think I'm going to have to check that one out! The universe may be speaking to me. I thoroughly agree with the point that you make with this example. It's so much easier to succeed when we break our challenges into small tasks. I always suggest people start out with short sessions in meditation like 5-10 minutes and gradually build up. This gentle approach makes it so much easier.
I like your emphasis on the way small successes can give us hope and keep us going. But we have to notice them for this to happen. So I also like your question as to whether we take note of our small successes! That's an excellent reminder for me. Thank you for this helpful guidance.
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Irving: I think this is such a great post and point. We really do need to understand that our success happens step by step. It really allows us to stay continually motivated and put all that we have into each step that we are taking. I love that quote by Lao Tzu. It is one of my favorites. Thanks for bringing it top of mind this morning. Great post.
The journey of a thousands miles starts with one step. The faster we understand that life is a process the faster we will get to a point where we are comfortable with the progressions of life. I am learning to value to slow and steady approach than the do it fast and end up doing it again type of lifestyle. A house isn't solidified with one nail but by thousands and each one has to be hammered in one at a time. That is small success in action. Great post.
Great example using the complaint free challenge. I'm now on day 12 without a complaint. That was preceeded by much shorter periods. At the beginning (I have done this before, but I started this round on June 1), I didn't make it through one whole day. Then I made it a couple of days, then 4 days. And now 12. When I offered this challenge to the discussion group I lead, I said it was important to celebrate the successes, no matter how short, just as you say.
One of my favorite stories is about Father Keating, who wrote about the practice of centering prayer, which uses a word to bring wandering attention back to God during meditative prayer. A nun, expressing frustration, complained to Keating after a prayer period, that she had to use her centering word 1000 times! Keating responded, "That's wonderful! That's a 1000 times you were connected to God!"
Each small success builds a foundation, develops a new habit, moves us in a new direction. Thanks for an excellent and encouraging article!
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Nicely written post. Taking time to congratulate ones self for the small success leads to the big one. It is simply a process that is very worthwhile and enjoyable indeed.
Thanks for the excellent reminder! I find it so easy to forget the little successes. However, when I practice saying gratitude for consecutive days in a row, it becomes easier to remember them because I need to rack my brains for fresh items. Small successes certainly do matter. They help to lay the foundation for the big ones too!
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But I'm not writing this post to talk about La Crêperie, instead I want to share with you a little secret, one that extends further beyond the cliff, hidden down the stairs, tucked in the basement. It's called Les Caves De La Crêperie, a bar/resto extension connected to the restaurant's back garden.
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Les Caves De La Crêperie is understated in its elegance and subtlety, the kind of place you can bring anyone to, from coworkers, old friends or even your parents, everyone will fit right in and find a corner they love. It's classy without the lavishness that makes many bar/restos uncomfortable and though the food and drinks are top-notch you will be surprised to know just how affordable they are, so don't be surprised if you slowly make it a habit like I have this summer. You can follow me on my SnapChat account on Ivy Says.
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The figure might increase and the department was waiting to quantify how much they had to pay for patients admitted to private hospitals.
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As Roidger Goes Down, Don't Forget Pettitte!
As contemptible as Rodger Clemens is, as much as the fact that everyone now knows he was a 'roided out liar--even Houstonians-- is satisfying, and as much as the Clemens-Piazza bat throwing incident can now be understood to have been exactly what it looked like, there is one part of this sad tale that apparently needs re-emphasis. Let me put it delicately:
Despite what the media continues to feed us, Andy Pettitte is a fucking liar and a cheat who threw his own family members under the bus when he got caught using PEDs and ONLY in comparison to Clemens could any reasonable person persuade themselves Andy Pettitte isn't a piece of Texas cow shit. Andy Pettitte and his media propagandists are bad for America.
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Maybe I should see this as a nostalgic nod to an imagined by-gone era when media protected star athletes privacy and reputations, instead of going through their trash and checking their hotel records. But George Vecsey ought to be ashamed of himself as he tries to tell us all those extra "Ts" in Pettitte stand for truth, tremendous, and terrific. This pathetic attempt to whitewash history and obscure the memory of Pettite's true colors showing through strikes me as near absurd. Here are some excerpts:
Pettitte proved his independence early in 2008 when he recalled Clemens saying he had been injected with human growth hormone. The testimony from the humble Pettitte was a key discrepancy that led to the indictment of Clemens on Thursday.What journalistic purpose, I ask, does characterizing a hypocritical and dishonest ballplayer caught in his own lie as "humble," without malice, and truth-telling? I ask seriously. I have no idea. More quotations from the article:
A witnessing Christian, Pettitte is liked and respected in his clubhouse. He said he dabbled in bodybuilding drugs to help himself recuperate from injury; he admitted it to investigators, but he would not lie to protect his old training buddy.
Without a vindictive bone in his body, Pettitte has helped indict his friend, now apparently his former friend...Without malice, by just telling the truth, Little Andy has helped indict Big Rog.He might not lie to protect his friends, but he would lie, however, to protect himself. In fact he did. That is, until the feds got involved. What Vecsey and other old guard media are telling America's children with their dying breaths is that it is OK to lie, but you have to tell the truth when vulnerable to possible federal charges. Combined with the normalization of PEDs that is sure to follow the wave of public amnesia we will see after Clemen's and Bonds' tearful publicity-confessions, we have a perfect shit storm.
Here are some reminders from earlier stories from the Daily News. If you can see past the rote Pettitte ass-kissing, you can read below how when he knew he was about to get implicated in criminal drug activity instead of taking the blame for his own cheating or protecting his family--two things I think could be called honorable-- the saintly Andy immediately implicated his own, seriously ill father.
Family matters deeply to Pettitte. That's why the most painful passages in his Feb. 4 deposition before congressional attorneys come when he describes his beloved father, Tom Pettitte, whose serious health problems have included open-heart surgery.
Already aware the Daily News was close to reporting his ailing father's involvement with a criminal drug transfer in 2004, the Yankee pitcher revealed to staff attorneys of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform how the elder Pettitte procured human growth hormone from a trainer at a gym and then shared it with his son.
The committee published the deposition Wednesday upon concluding its madcap inquiry into Roger Clemens' denunciation of the Mitchell Report. In a remarkable act of candor, Pettitte insisted on making his story public by putting it on the record:
Q: Do you have any idea where your father obtained the HGH?
A: Yeah, I do now. Yes.
Q: Where is that?
A: The gym that he works out in. A guy that's the trainer there.
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2012 NFL Mock Draft: A Final Look at the First RoundApril 26, 2012
With the NFL draft in a few hours, I thought it would be apt to come out with a mock draft predicting where each player will be taken and which team will get them. I will not mock any trades, and therefore there may be reaches. Enjoy!
1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck (QB), Stanford
This pick needs no explanation. Luck is the best quarterback to enter the draft in a long time, and is the ideal cog to build around in Indy.
2. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III (QB), Baylor
Another no-brainer, the Redskins wouldn't have given up a king's ransom to move up in the draft for anyone other than a franchise quarterback, and Griffin should be that and more in their offense.
3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil (OT), USC
The Vikings may be looking to trade down, but if they stay put they need to draft a blindside protector for Christian Ponder. Kalil is one of the safest players in the draft.
4. Cleveland Browns: Morris Claiborne (CB), LSU
Although most people think that this will be Trent Richardson, the Browns will probably look to form the best young CB tandem in the NFL to keep up with the explosive passing offenses that are now so common.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trent Richardson (RB), Alabama
With Claiborne off the board, the Buccaneers will take the bell cow back that Greg Schiano wants. Richardson will be a 1,000-yard rusher from his rookie season, and has the complete game that few draft prospects have.
6. St. Louis Rams: Fletcher Cox (DT), Mississippi State
The Rams need a top WR, but they also need to get better inside on defense, and Cox is a much better prospect than any of the wide receivers this year. He can bring it as a pass-rusher and a run defender.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Michael Floyd (WR), Notre Dame
This is a bit of a reach, but the Jaguars need to give Blaine Gabbert a top target to let him grow as a passer next year. Floyd also has the potential to be an Andre Johnson-type mismatch outside, which Blackmon lacks.
8. Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill (QB), Texas A&M
Tannehill certainly does not deserve to be this high on talent, but the Dolphins need a QB, and Mike Sherman's history with Tannehill makes this a logical pick for a desperate franchise.
9. Carolina Panthers: Justin Blackmon (WR), OSU
The Panthers are already planning for life without Steve Smith, and Blackmon is the style of receiver who will excel catching balls from Cam Newton. Meanwhile, it give Carolina a quality tandem of ball catchers as they push for the playoffs.
10. Buffalo Bills: Stephon Gilmore (CB), South Carolina
Gilmore has been creeping up draft boards, and his size and athleticism will cause the Bills to reach for him as they try to get a cornerback as talented as their two safeties.
11. Kansas City Chiefs: David DeCastro (OG), Stanford
DeCastro is a top-five player when it comes to just talent, but his position will push him down the draft. However, this pick gives Kansas City hands down the best offensive line in the NFL, and will make Jamaal Charles a nightmare to stop in 2012.
12. Seattle Seahawks: Luke Kuechly (LB), Boston College
The Seahawks should not take Kuechly this early, but his production, athleticism and the loss of David Hawthorne in free agency will cause Pete Carroll to pull the trigger. They just have to hope that he is not as "safe" as Aaron Curry was.
13. Arizona Cardinals: Melvin Ingram (DE/LB), South Carolina
The Cardinals find the draft's best pass-rusher fall to them, and they would need no excuse to take him. They lack an elite pass-rusher in their 3-4 defense, and Ingram will cause nightmares with his versatility and athleticism.
14. Dallas Cowboys: Mark Barron (S), Alabama
This is another reach in my books, but the Cowboys are infatuated with Barron, and will probably even trade up to make sure they get him to help remake their secondary.
15. Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Brockers (DT), LSU
The Eagles would have loved for Fletcher Cox or Luke Kuechly to fall here, but instead Andy Reid can take a blank slate defensive lineman to mold into a dominant player in their wide-nine scheme. His run stopping nous will be greatly appreciated by the Eagles linebackers.
16. New York Jets: Whitney Mercilus (DE/OLB), Illinois
Most people think that this will be Upshaw, but Mercilus has greater upside and athletic ability. His break-out season may remind fans of a certain Vernon Gholston, but the Jets need to take a risk while their window is still open.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Cordy Glenn (OT/OG), Georgia
The Bengals need a good guard, and lining Glenn beside Andre Smith would make the largest right side in the NFL. He also provides insurance if Smith cannot keep improving his play at right tackle.
18. San Diego Chargers: Riley Reiff (OT), Iowa
The Chargers have plenty of needs, but Reiff is the ideal player for them to plug at right tackle. His polished technique should allow him to start right away on the troubled San Diego offensive line.
19. Chicago Bears: Quinton Coples (DE), UNC
Coples is a big risk, but at No. 19, his potential outweighs his flaws. If the Bears can get him playing hard, they will have the biggest and scariest tandem of defensive ends in the league.
20. Tennessee Titans: Nick Perry (DE), USC
The Titans would have loved for Coples to fall one more space, but Nick Perry could easily be a better pro. He has the freakish athleticism to be the next star sack artist, and once his game is fully developed, he will be a monster who reminds people of Jevon Kearse.
21. Cincinnati Bengals: Kendall Wright (WR), Baylor
With their second pick, the Bengals will get some help for Andy Dalton. Wright has the explosiveness and speed to take the top off a defense, and his presence would allow A.J. Green to mature into a top-five wide receiver.
22. Cleveland Browns: Stephen Hill (WR), Georgia Tech
The Browns will be looking for offensive playmakers throughout this draft, and the chance to take Stephen Hill is too good to pass up. While raw, he has the potential to have a Randy Moss-type rookie year if he landed elsewhere.
23. Detroit Lions: Dre Kirkpatrick (CB), Alabama
The Lions need a much better secondary, and with an offensive line prospect with real upside available on Day 2, they will take their ideal cornerback in the first.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dont'a Hightower (LB), Alabama
Hightower will fit in beside Lawrence Timmons as a thumping 3-4 inside linebacker. He will once again give the Steelers the most intimidating front seven in the league, and has the coverage skills to play three downs.
25. Denver Broncos: Dontari Poe (DT), Memphis
Despite his wonder workout, Poe will drop in the draft. However, the Broncos need defensive linemen, and Poe has the athleticism to be one of the best ever if he stays focused and can maximize his skills.
26. Houston Texans: Jonathan Martin (OT), Stanford
The Texans let star right tackle Eric Winston walk this offseason, so the chance to draft his replacement in this draft is perfect. Martin will probably never be a great left tackle, but as a right tackle on this offensive line, he has the skills to be great.
27. New England Patriots: Courtney Upshaw (OLB), Alabama
Upshaw will fall because of his poor athletic ability, but Bill Belichick is sure to want another Nick Saban product. Upshaw could play inside and outside linebacker for the Patriots, and provide them with a solid pass-rusher and staunch run-defender.
28. Green Bay Packers: Shea McClellin (OLB), Boise State
The Packers' goal in this draft is to get another pass-rusher to go opposite Clay Matthews, and McClellin has the all-around game to excel as the team's second best outside rusher. This pick will help reinvigorate the Packers' elite defense.
29. Baltimore Ravens: Peter Konz (OG/C), Wisconsin
Matt Birk is getting long in the tooth, so taking Peter Konz is perfect. He can play guard early in his career to fill the spot that Ben Grubbs used to, and then become the center when Birk calls it quits. He may never be truly elite, but is a guaranteed solid player.
30. San Francisco 49ers: Kevin Zeitler (OG), Wisconsin
Back-to-back first-rounders on the offensive line shows why Montee Ball was so dominant last season for the Badgers. Zeitler does not have great range, but will excel in a power-blocking offense like the 49ers'. Look for him to fill the right-guard spot during his rookie season.
31. New England Patriots: Janoris Jenkins (CB), North Alabama
The Patriots had leaky coverage all last season, and also have the sort of locker room to absorb troubled kids like Jenkins. If he gets his head straight, he will be the best cornerback from this draft without a doubt.
32. New York Giants: Coby Fleener (TE), Stanford
The Giants have a ramshackle offensive line, but also are going to be without a solid tight end for next season. Fleener is a top receiver who would capitalize on the attention that Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz draw, but he also has the technique to hold his own as a blocker.


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Mythbuntu: Turning Ubuntu Into A DVR System
October 8th, 2007 by iDunzo
Mythbuntu has released a new 7.10 beta, based on the Ubuntu 7.10 beta, which features a number of enhancements and new features.
Mythbuntu is an Ubuntu derivative optimized for setting up a standalone MythTV DVR system.
The project is not part of Canonical, nor is it officially affiliated with Ubuntu.
MythTV is a popular open source DVR solution that works well for converting an old PC system into a DVR box.
Mythbuntu allows users familiar with Ubuntu to easily set up a lightweight MythTV installation.
Programs not necessary for MythTV, such as OpenOffice, Evolution, and the full Gnome desktop, are omitted from Mythbuntu.
Version 7.10 is still a beta, but the release notes provide the following list of new features:
- Xfce based setup. No more openbox, it's not even installed on the disk
- Network Manager included.
- VNC can be installed from multiple locales on disk
- ubuntu-mythtv-frontend isn't used at all.
- Lots of additional features for mythbuntu-control-center.
The Mythbuntu Installation can also be performed directly from an existing Gutsy installation now via Firefox.
For more details and complete list of new features and bugfixes, check out the Mythbuntu release notes.
If you'd like the give Mythbuntu a try, you can download it from the site or via your favorite bittorrent client.
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Linux Driver Project Gets A Shot In The Arm From Novell
October 2nd, 2007 by iDunzo
Linux's biggest downside remains the lack of driver support for peripheral devices of all stripes, but there's good news: a new project from Novell is offering to write free drivers for any manufacturer that's willing to show their specs.
The project itself is not new, it was announced last year by the main developer, Greg Kroah-Hartman, a programmer at Novell.
However, late last week Kroah-Hartman posted an update to his blog and announced that Novell has moved him onto the project full-time.
I never imagined that so many different people would offer to help out. There is a real need for a place where developers can find a "real" project to work on in the Linux kernel.
The Kernel Janitors project is a great place to start out, but what to do from there? It turns out that over 100 different developers offered up their services.
Clearly this was a huge untapped group of talented people who wanted to help out.
This is great news for Linux fans and will hopefully mean much better device support for your favorite distribution.
Something to note, while Kroah-Hartman and crew are willing to sign NDAs for the actual device details the companies hand over, all of the code generated will be GPLv2 and can thus be rolled into the Linux kernel.
There's an announcement on the Linux Driver mailing list with more details, or you can check out the Linux Driver Project website for more information.
Via: Linux Watch
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An iPhone For Hackers: The OpenMoko 'LPhone'
July 12th, 2007 by iDunzo
You would have to be deaf to ignore the screaming about the Apple iPhone that's been filling the air for the past few weeks.
It's a slick piece of hardware, sure but the amount of vendor lock-in that you have to accept to use it has alienated many people.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, another company has been quietly gearing up to offer a completely different kind of phone.
That's right, a mobile phone that's as open to hardware and software hackery as the iPhone is closed.
It's called the OpenMoko.
OpenMoko, a phone platform – devices and SDK, both – that is built on GNU / Linux software and is open all the way across the board.
The device is built from the ground up to be modified by its user base: Both the device itself and the software you load into it are fully documented. They want you to crack it open and have a good time with it and yes, you can even replace the battery unlike with the iPhone.
The device itself comes loaded with:
- a 640 x 480 touch screen
- 256MB of on-board flash memory
- WiFi
- a MicroSD card interface
- USB 1.1 connectivity
- integrated AGPS
- Bluetooth 2.0
And of course, there is quite a bit more to come with people hacking away at it. This phone has the potential to become any number of other things.
The basic, non-developer version of the phone is $300; the developer versions add another $150 to $200 on top of that depending on what versions you get – not a bad deal considering the thousands you'd normally have to spend to develop for any phone platform.
One of the key selling points for the iPhone is the user experience – how other phones or devices might do the same things, but they don't do them quite like this, or all in one place.
In the same way, the OpenMoko is selling an experience, but one aimed at a totally different kind of audience – the hardware hacker and tech lover.
It's akin to one of those electronics or chemistry hobby kits that you used to buy for the kids at Radio Shack – instead of building a transistor radio, though, you're starting with a multifunction device which can be expanded out into any number of other things.
The question, though, is whether that's a large enough market to be sustainable: They have to sell enough units to justify their manufacturing costs.
Also, how useful is the OpenMoko as a phone, especially in the United States? That part's a big unknown until people actually take it out into the field.
The phone uses 2.5Ghz GSM, CSD and GPRS, so it'll talk to most networks but many carriers get antsy when you try to bring in a phone they didn't sell you and may charge you an activation fee.
And unless the OpenMoko is something the cell providers start selling in conjunction with their plans, layfolks are scarcely likely to even know about it.
Few people want to go through the hassle of dropping $300 for a phone they've never heard of with no guarantee it'll even work on their network, for reasons that are wholly abstract.
Would I get one? If I hadn't already just bought a phone, probably.
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November 27, 2013 — Harmon
Harmon's NFL Week 13 Pre-Thanksgiving Fantasy Football Rankings
The short week brings us tryptophan-induced comas, mountains of food and THREE NFL games to get Week 13 started. It's the final week ahead of the Fantasy Football Playoffs in many leagues, so owners are splitting hairs to find the right starter.
Do you trust the Hot-Cold young options, like a Case Keenum? Do you believe that the early success of new Philadelphia starter Nick Foles continues against a tough Arizona defense?
What the hell do you do with the Monday night game between the Saints and Seahawks in Seattle?
Lock it down. Harmon's got his early Pre-Thanksgiving Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 13.
I've loaded RGIII toward the back of the QB2 range. Did I push him down too far?
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