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Request more information and be contacted by our intake coordinator.
Seattle Therapy Alliance's individual clients are woman 18 and over who wish to attend long-term therapy on a weekly basis and who can afford to pay $40-$60 per session.
We also offer couples counseling.
We want counseling to be an inclusive resource that can support as much of the community as possible. We also want Seattle Therapy Alliance to be a sustainable business that supports the community for years to come. Our intention is to make counseling as affordable as possible for those with financial challenges and to create the opportunity for folks who are able to pay more to practice sustainability and generosity, recognizing our interconnectedness.
The team at STA is so happy to offer this service, and we are grateful to each client who walks in our doors and pays what they can based on their economic situation. We will never ask you for your income. We just ask you to consider what you can sustainably pay over the course of your time at STA. No guilt. No shame.
Modeled after Rainier Beach Yoga, a local social justice yoga studio we love, our tiered fee structure as follows:
Sponsored $40 The Sponsored fee is the reduced fee we offer so that together, we can make counseling available to more people.
Sustaining $50 The Sustaining Fee covers the cost of counseling and keeps our doors open.
Supporting $60 The Supporting Fee is STA's full fee, which covers the cost of counseling and helps to offset the cost for others to have the opportunity to receive the benefits of weekly counseling. It also allows STA to grow toward a more sustainable present and future.
Your fee will be determined by you in your first session based on what you can pay on a weekly basis over the course of your time at STA.
Payments are to be made at the beginning of each session in the form of cash, check (please make out to Seattle Therapy Alliance or STA) or PayPal (with additional $2.00 processing fee for each transaction).
Please note: By paying via Paypal, you are agreeing to pay an additional $2 processing and convenience fee. You are welcome to otherwise pay cash or check in session for no charge. Please add this $2 to your total fees owes.
STA patients begin counseling following an intake process. The first step is to fill out the STA 2017 Individual Confidential Intake Form, which gives us a glimpse of your health history, reasons for seeking counseling at this time, and helps us to pair you with a therapist who will best meet your needs.
Intake Assessments
Often times, we find that we need more information than what we can gather from a piece of paper, especially so that we can ensure that STA is a helpful fit for the care that you're seeking. In-person Intake Assessments are a thorough and effective way for us to get at the heart of what you need. You'll meet with one of our trained Intake Specialists for an hour and a half to complete the intake assessment process.
Intake Assessment – $90 for 90 minute session
How It Works
Seattle Therapy Alliance is pleased to offer affordable therapy services. STA has a variety of daytime, evening, and weekend appointments available. Your scheduling availability will be one factor in the extension of an invitation for involvement at Seattle Therapy Alliance. You will be asked to provide an overview of your availability on the STA Confidential Patient Intake form.
Due to the limited number of patient positions available, it is a privilege to be selected for this program, and it is incumbent upon you, the participant, to do everything in your power to protect the hour you are given for your appointments. If you are not able to protect the particular time that is given to you, we will not be able to guarantee you another counseling spot.
Because of the nature of the therapeutic process, sessions will take place at the same time on a weekly basis. Since this time is reserved for you, it becomes your financial responsibility. The same fee is collected for missed or cancelled appointments as for attended sessions unless we have arranged in previous sessions that you will not attend.
Therapy patients who no-show twice in a row will forego their invitation to participate in this program. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel your session with 24 hour notice, you will be charged for your appointment.
Seattle Therapy Alliance is a training clinic; all therapy services are provided by qualified counseling interns and externs who are participating in this program for the period of one year. If you are interested in continuing your treatment with your therapist at the end of their commitment, you may discuss this with them as they may make services available to you in their own private practice at that time. The fee for service will be renegotiated between yourself and your therapist in this eventuality. If you would prefer to continue to receive services at STA, we will gladly give you a spot with another therapist.
STA does not provide crisis intervention or case management services; persons in need of this level of care will be best served at another agency.
STA specializes in women's issues; thus, primary care is limited to women, couples, and families. However, we are happy to offer referrals for men to providers nearby, and we are pleased to provide counseling for couples and families when it is appropriate.
Seattle Therapy Alliance is an equal opportunity clinic. We embrace diversity and welcome trainees and clients irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation or immigration status.
Does STA take insurance?
We take pride in offering a different model at STA by offering all sliding scale counseling, which means we don't take insurance. With the prices set as they are, they match or come pretty darn close to many insurance co-pays.
Does STA offer a free consultation?
We don't offer free initial consultations.
Does STA offer every other week counseling?
We offer weekly counseling, which is what we believe is really going to be helpful in finding relief and seeing results. For this reason, we don't agree to see clients less frequently than once a week.


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June Craft Challenge
It's almost June! I can hardly believe the year is nearly half over! I've been so busy so far this year, that time is just whizzing by me.
I have quite a few projects that I want to finish. I have a tendency to start projects when I see a pattern I really like.....and then I never get them finished. I can't justify buying new patterns or yarn when I have so many projects that aren't done.
I am not going to join any more swaps, or start any new projects until I have all of my UFO's completed. I can do it, if I put my mind to it!!!! Anyone else want to join me???
Ffor the month of June, I am challenging myself to start finishing all my UFO's (unfinished objects for those who don't speak internet crafty), so that I can move on to things on my WIM (works in mind) list. If the month of June isn't enough, then I will continue into the month of July. Anything new I want to start, I will put on my WIM list. Whenever I reach my goal, I will treat myself to a nice yarn shopping day, and get started working on my WIM list. BUT....I am not going to start more than 2 projects at once.
Think I can do it??? :)
I have already finished one project. I was making two stuffed animals for a swap at crochetville. I made two crocheted toys first, and didn't like them. Too bumpy and just not all that cute. So, I asked my partner if I could start over, and fudge a bit. Her kids are getting 2 knitted toys instead, or the "K-word'' for crocheters who don't like knitting. :)
Both were made from Red Heart acrylic. The patterns come from AA Knit Animal Friends (designed by Michelle Wilcox). There are six patterns in the book: teddy bear, puppy, rabbit, pig, elephant, and cat. :) When I get to my WIM list (after June), I will make an elephant for Baby Josh.
One project down.....lots to go. lol.
UFO List (just off the top of my head) - All Crafts
Knitted diagonal pillow from Family Circle Easy Knitting - 2/3 done.
Cable sweater vest - started months ago. Two fronts done. Back and finishing left to complete.
Sequin applique/embroidered Christmas tree skirt -- about half done. Started in 1999 and packed up for a move. Never unpacked. lol.
Kitten latchhook kit - started 1999. About 1/2 done. Packed up for a move -- never got unpacked.
Scraps of Beauty crocheted afghan -- started 3 years ago. Color change every two rows...got annoying. But very pretty pattern. About 1/3 finished. Will look great on the couch when it's done!
Kitchen swap for C'ville - Need to finish up kitchen items and get it mailed by June 15.
Bookmark Swap - Need to make several cute bookmarks for c'ville swap, plus bookmark/book swap group.
Baby scrapbook - scrapbook stuff bought, and pictures/baby stuff in box marked "scrapbook''. That's as far as I got. LOL. Gotta get this done before joshua is 27.
12" square swap - Have about six more crocheted squares to make.
Items for SP8, c'ville SP, and Knitting Pal swaps - Finishing up a felted totebag, and other items for my swap pals. :)
Accessories swap - making 2 jewelry/accessory items for swap at c'ville.
Knitted scarf - in LB wool from Scarf Style pattern book
Branching Out scarf from Knitty in multicolored mohair
Ankle Socks - pattern from Bernat site.One sock done, one to go. Pretty knitpicks variegated sock yarn.
That's a lot to finish in one month......and some of these projects have been sitting for years. I'm going to work at it until I get it all done!
Then I can start on my WIM list!! So far I want to make:
lace weight shawl
lace scarf
a felted totebag for myself :)
2 more knitted pillows from Easy Knitting
Block scarf from Scarf Style
Stuffed elephant for Joshua
All sorts of felted handbags
Christmas stocking for Joshua
Remote control caddy
Several pairs of socks
On the needles right now is a felted totebag I'm finishing up for a knitting pal. I'm nearly ready to felt. Here was a picture of my progress I took a few days ago:
Finishing up Icord and some decoration for the outside, and should be able to felt it tonight. I'll take an updated picture when it's felted and drying.
I really like working with Lamb's Pride wool. :) It keeps its color, feels soft, and the colors are so pretty. This bag is made in amethyst.
Next, I guess I will pull out the cabled sweater vest that I'm making for my mother in law. It takes a lot of concentration to do the pattern correctly......so with the baby, I had to take a break from it for awhile. It's time to get it finished and give it to my mother in law. I will work on finishing up the vest and the knitted pillow this next week. I'll work on the pillow when the aran project makes my eyes cross. :) We'll see how far I can get.

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We admittedly do too many posts on '80s nostalgia, especially now that Microkhan Jr.'s existence has us thinking a lot more 'bout our own formative years. But our worldview back during the Reagan Era was pretty American-centric, so we missed out on plenty of great, junky pop culture from more distant corners of the globe. Among the gems that apparently didn't make it to Los Angeles is the above vide from Cameroon, purported to be one of the greatest kiddie hits of the 1980s. It strikes us as a cross between Weird Al Yankovic and MC Hammer's "Can't Touch This," at least in terms of zany sensibility. And were these guys really in the Cameroonian army? If so, that force couldn't have struck fear into too many hearts back in the day.
Oh, and free Microkhan mesh hat to whoever can explain the jack o' lanterns on the singers' uniforms. Really, we're baffled.


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Two weeks ago the Chicago chapter of the baseball writers of America (the individuals responsible for voting players into the hall of fame) met to decide if new guidelines were required to vote players into the Hall of Fame. This meeting was a reaction to the increasing number of players who have been linked to using performance enhancing drugs (PED's). The writers decided that no changes were needed as the current standards already touch upon integrity and those who use banned substances have questionable integrity and thus could be potentially denied entrance into the Hall of Fame. Opinions vary widely on wether players who used PED's should be allowed into the hall of fame. Many individuals who are for allowing players into the Hall who have used PED's have brought up the argument that throughout baseballs history players have used elicit substances that have helped them play the game. Those who are against allowing players in to the Hall believe that PED's are illegal and against MLB rules and therefore any player caught using these substance should not be allowed into the Hall. Both camps make valid points and making a decision on the correct path is difficult.
One of the prevailing thoughts of those who favor allowing players who have used PED's into the Hall of Fame is that MLB should embrace such substances as a reality of the game and by allowing their use the playing field will be leveled. Furthermore, throughout the history of the game players have used elicit substances and if players are not allowed in now who have used banned substances what will this say about those who are already in the Hall. The bottom line for many in this camp is that it will be impossible to determine who is clean and who is not and in the process of making this determination the whole system will become clouded and the Hall will become one big mess.
Those against allowing players who have used PED's into the Hall fame bring up the fact that these substances are banned by baseball and players who use them are in violation of MLB rules. Certainly Pete Rose has Hall of Fame credentials but he is not allowed into the Hall of Fame because he violated the rules. Why should Pete Rose be held accountable for his actions and not those who used a banned substance? Moreover, what kind of example is MLB setting to young children who idolize baseball players by not punishing players who are using PED's. One cannot deny that baseball players are role models and are under constant scrutiny. If PED's were openly accepted what kind of tone would this set for our young athletes?
The players are not the only ones culpable in this controversy. Major League Baseball has turned a blind eye for too long and now must accept the responsibility of a century of neglect. The past cannot be changed and those who are in the Baseball Hall of Fame should remain. Looking into the past would only create more confusion and lead to more questions then answers. MLB should announce a stricter drug policy, with more random testing, and make it clear that those who are caught will face harsh penalties and be denied the privilege of being considered for the Hall of Fame. In a sense it would be a new era for the Baseball Hall of Fame and those that are currently in would be grandfathered in and those that earn the right to get in would be upholding the integrity that the Hall is built on.


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I work with the 10-11 year old girls in my church in Activity Days. We threw a Mother Daughter Breakfast and I was in charge of coming up with some decorating ideas for the tables. We had some centerpieces for the tables but I also wanted to have a little something on the food table. Using my Silhouette, I cut out some white cardstock paper peony petals. [Read more…]
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Get close to wary roosters
The days to chase pheasants are dwindling with only a couple weeks left in the 2013 season, but some memorable hunts are still there for the taking for hunters who like the challenge of hunting wary roosters.
Finding the birds generally isn't an issue this time of year. Getting close to them? That can be a different story, but there are ways to close the gap for hunters who are willing to battle the conditions and change their tactics from the way they chase birds in the early season.
Douglas County Pheasants Forever president Dean Krebs just got back home from a North Dakota pheasant hunt where he and his party shot birds while battling snow and temperatures that dipped as low at 21 below zero.
The first order of business in conditions like that is staying warm. That's easier than most think as long as a few rules are followed. Dress in warm layers with as little skin exposed as possible from head to toe. The body will take care of the rest with the amount of energy exerted pushing through snow and oftentimes thick cover. Now the focus is on finding some roosters.
One thing late-season snow falls tend to do is congregate birds into specific areas.
The grasslands that were great in October likely aren't the spots to hit anymore. Thicker cover amongst those fields and near food sources will be the ticket to finding birds.
"It's not the same type of hunting as early-season hunting because the grasslands are usually out of play," Krebs said. "When you have snow on the ground, you focus on where your thermal cover is near food. Those are the two things you need: food and some type of thick cover like cattails, willows or shelterbelts."
The snow will serve as the greatest indicator with the amount of pheasant tracks on the ground giving hunters a good idea as to how many birds are in the area.
Finding pheasants at this time of year is one thing but getting close is another.
Any hunter who has chased roosters in late December has likely witnessed the familiar scene of pheasants pealing out the end of a slough or shelterbelt when they step out of the truck.
"They're really jumpy this time of year," Krebs said. "They're aware of pressure. They've been hunted already, so we typically like to hunt them like deer."
That means being as quiet as possible. Krebs likes to hunt in smaller parties simply because they make less noise.
"I firmly believe that there is no point in time during the year that you go pheasant hunting and put one foot in the field that they're in and they don't know you're there," he said. "They know you're in there. At this time of year, there's no slamming doors. No driving on the property you're going to hunt. If we're going to hunt a piece, we park a quarter-mile before and walk. We don't holler at our dogs. We don't whistle at our dogs. Our shock collars have tones on them so there's just no noise. We use hand signals for everything."
Pinching and posting are popular tactics when trying to get birds to flush within shooting range.
It can be hard to pinpoint where to post when hunting bigger cattail sloughs. It can also be boom or bust for those posting when it comes to getting shot opportunities.
"Pinching works, I think, a lot better," Krebs said. "We did that to perfection on our hunt to North Dakota. We had a strip of corn that was maybe 75 yards wide and 400 yards long. Put three guys on each end and walk toward each other. When we got 100 yards apart, there were birds all over. That seems to work, and you're shooting birds along the way as well."
Knowing where each hunter is and where each person can safely shoot is important in both posting and pinching situations. When done properly, both ways can be the difference between an early flush and a bird in the hand.
It might take a little more strategy to pull off a late-season limit as the final days of December tick away. That just makes it all the more rewarding when it happens.


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UPDATE: Topsham Police confirm Freeman has been located.
TOPSHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Police in Topsham are asking the public's help in finding a 24-year-old woman.
Brittny Freeman was reported missing Monday and was last seen on Main Street near Michaud's market on October 27.
Police say she may be traveling with a friend in an unknown pickup truck.
Anyone having any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact us at 207-725-4337.
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January 2012 Lookbook: What to Wear for a Weekend Getaway
This look is part of Omiru's January 2012 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 16-Piece January 2012 Capsule Wardrobe. See more information about this look.
When you're going away for the weekend, what you really want are a few easy pieces. I look for key pieces that can remixed (think of this exercise as the creation of a mini capsule wardrobe), along with pieces that pack well (i.e. don't crinkle when stuffed into a bag). Last but not least, think layers - that way, you'll be able to adjust quickly & easily as temperatures swing between warm and cool. Here's how to get a fabulously simple look for your weekend away:
1. Start with a simple base: a bright yellow tee over grey cords. This will take you through airport security without a hitch.
2. Toss on a blouse over the tee - it is winter, after all, and you'll want layers both inside and out.
3. Grab a jacket and a scarf. The parka and scarf shown here are good for temperate climates, but if you're headed somewhere cooler, go for a heavier coat and a cozier, warmer scarf.
4. Slip on your shoes. Flats are always best when traveling, especially those than can easily slip on and off. Airport security woes, be gone!
5. Pick up your bag…and go!
What will you be wearing for your next weekend getaway? Share your style in the comments!
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Robbie fears 'hard man' Nicky
Singer Robbie Williams has told of his shock to discover clean-cut Westlife star Nicky Byrne plays dirty on the football pitch.
The Take That star returns to Manchester's Old Trafford football ground on Sunday, for Soccer Aid, the celebrity football match he founded, which has already raised millions of pounds for charity Unicef.
Williams captains the all-star England team - which includes comedians Jack Whitehall and John Bishop, Take That's Mark Owen and True Blood actor Stephen Moyer - to take on the Rest of the World team, captained by Welsh actor Micheal Sheen and counting Westlife's Byrne, Scottish actor James McAvoy and Australian star Sam Worthington among its numbers.
Williams, who will be on the bench this year due to injury, recalled how he had been taken by surprise by Byrne at the last Soccer Aid.
The Sing When You're Winning star revealed: "The last game I played in, Nicky Byrne was on the wing and I was at left back. And you know that thing you do at the start of the game where you just go 'I'm here'. I thought I'd do a bit of that - and he hit me! And I thought 'Oh! he's here!'
"So Nicky Byrne can put in a good tackle. I didn't expect that - I'm bigger than him, I thought I'd just go over and scare him a bit - he terrified me.
"So Nicky Byrne's scrappy and obviously James McAvoy's scrappy.
"But on side we've got the Shepher-nator - Ben Shepherd. He's a gentleman thug."
Comedian John Bishop agreed the Good Morning Britain presenter was their secret weapon.
"He's a wolf in sheep's clothing."
:: Soccer Aid 2014: The Countdown airs on ITV on Friday, June 6, followed by Soccer Aid 2014 on Sunday, June 8


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Fairy House Garden exhibit
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014
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This trail of whimsical miniature gardens surrounds Heron Pond. Made from natural and recycle materials, each home is unique with a natural landscape to match its personality.
Exhibit is free with general admission.
Learn how to plant your own Fairy House Garden on April 12 & May 3.
April 12 – Create your own Terrarium Fairy Garden
May 3 – Create your own Fairy Garden
History of Fairies
Fairies are mythical beings that were created by ancient cultures hundreds of years ago to explain natural phenomena and embellish stories. They are often celebrated in folklore, poems, and stories where their name translated in Middle English means "enchantment." The actual term fairy comes from the Latin word fata and fatum. Fairies were believed to have power over occurrences in nature as well as they could be at times considered mischievous. Many cultures have histories that mention fairies, but the majority of fairy tales have come from Europe.
History of Fairy Houses
Fairy houses are structures made of natural material along with special recycled mementos that help characterize the house's personality such as a metal roof, or small stones to make a walkway. Many fairy houses began being built because fairy tales would be told and people believed that if they built a small home that they would attract fairies. Today's beliefs are held today in the imagination of small children and in the creativity of those who want to create something that expresses their interests and portray a natural scene.


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Oakland Mayor Jean Quan is crowing about a precipitous drop in homicides in 2013 as she eyes a second term, but it's hard to rally around those statistics when you see what's been happening at Youth Uprising. So far this month, two members have been shot to death and last week someone opened fire shots into the parking lot and playground, sending kids, parents and staff workers scurrying for cover.
"As city leaders cite a 30 percent drop in homicides, our YU (Youth Uprising) family realizes again that our experience is not accurately captured in those figures," said Olis Simmons, the center's chief executive officer, in a press release. "Our community and our organization's members are disproportionately affected by violence and we don't share this sense of safety and security."
One member, Lamar Broussard, 19, was shot and killed on Jan. 19, when a vehicle pulled up next to the one he was in and someone unloaded a hail of gunfire. A Feb. 4, memorial for Broussard will be held at the center. He took part in career education, civic engagement and youth leadership programs. Broussard's brother, Lee Weathersby, 13, was shot to death on New Year's Eve while walking home from the Boys & Girls Club. And last Thursday , two days after she'd come to the center looking for career education — and a new life — Justice Toliver, 17, was shot in her Chinatown apartment.
Her 14-year-old brother, Marco Toliver, is being sought by police. Toliver had been part of the Youth Uprising community since she was 12 years old, said Michael Hunt, a spokesman for the center.
"She was here on Tuesday looking for career services and a way to get out of the apartment she was living in. She was shot the following day."
The shooting at the center last week was the first time in 8 years that it has been the site for violence.
"We are considered a safe haven and we believe that trust was broken last week," Hunt added. The center in the 8700 block of MacArthur Boulevard is located in a section of Oakland with a teen-pregnancy rate three times the county average, a murder rate seven times the national average and a community that saw an average of three shootings a day between April and December 2013, according to Oakland Police Department statistics. Homicides may be down citywide, but it sure ain't for the lack of shooting.


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Akin Gump COO Sally King, Pricing Director Toby Brown Among NLJ's Legal Trailblazers and Pioneers
(New York and Houston) – The National Law Journal, in its inaugural "Legal Business Trailblazers & Pioneers" roster of "people who have truly 'moved the needle' in facilitating the changing ways that law firms conduct business," has recognized Akin Gump chief operating officer Sally King and director of strategic pricing and analytics Toby Brown in its "Strategists & Drivers" category.
Toby Brown is spotlighted as "one of the first law firm pricing experts" and is noted for helping to form and grow a group of law industry pricing professionals from a small handful to the "more than 200 attended the Client Value SIG's first 'P3 Pricing, Practice Innovation and Project Management' conference" in October 2013.
Sally King, who was recruited out of business school to be GE's first non-lawyer manager, is noted for her "instrumental" role in bringing about one of the world's largest law firm mergers. Her recognition focuses on her "weaving together diverse, multi-disciplinary teams (including finance, IT, human resources, business development and more) and helping them function at their highest and best level."
Founded in 1945, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, a leading international law firm, numbers more than 850 lawyers in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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And the research – from Lloyds Bank and the Future Foundation – says a further 4.25 million UK adults aged 18+ are still living with their parents.
Worse than the 1970sThe latest findings from the Lloyds Bank Family Savings Report show adult children in the UK have an increasing reliance on their parents. The 70% of young adults draining their parents' savings after they leave home, is up from 53% during the 1970s.
The proportion of young adults receiving their parents help with rent payments has more than trebled from 6% to 20% today. The proportion of young adults receiving their parents' help with utility bills and day-to-day living expenses has also trebled, from 5% to 15%, and 7% to 22% respectively.
The research shows that money for houses (£11.3bn), cars (£4.4bn) and weddings (£4.3bn) are the biggest 'single bills' for UK parents supporting their children, and an additional £5.2bn is given out each year in cash gifts that are not contributing towards a specific cost or purchase.
Demanding children25-29 year olds demand the most from their parents, on average £2,599 is given to them annually per UK adult, which is significantly more than the average of £1,125 across all age groups.
Of the £2,599 given to the average 25-29 year old in a year, £606 goes towards the cost of buying a home, £462 toward a wedding and £429 towards paying off credit card bills and debts.
Home not-aloneAs younger adults remain at home longer, parents provide yet more financial support in the form of free accommodation, energy, and other day-to-day living expenses. It is estimated that 4.25 million UK adults aged 18+ currently live with their parents. This number increased by 20% between 1997 and 2011.
The report shows that by living at home with parents, a typical young adult will save around £4,844 per year, by comparison with living independently. Over £2,000 a year is saved on rent, £795 on essential bills and £735 on food.
Whilst these figures highlight the demand that young adults place on their parents, the research shows that parents also continue to feel a commitment to supporting children financially;
- A clear majority of UK adults (64%) still say that they would feel they were letting down their family if they did not save for the future.
- Around two-thirds (68%) feel that children cannot hope to achieve success in life without financial support from their parents.
- And more than three-quarters (76%) now believe that parental financial support will become more important in future.
Saving for the futureAndy Bickers, Director of Savings at Lloyds Bank, said: "The last two decades have seen a massive increase in the financial demands made on parents by their adult children, and now more than ever, saving for the future is really important.
"To get children into the savings habit it's best to start early, by parents encouraging them to put money aside each month as they start earning, and over time they too can think about putting money away for their own children as they get older."


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I said I would give workout updates and so here I am. I ran on the 4th and it was the first time I had done any running in 2011. I didn't do much running in December due to some illness so it was hard. Then I went to get some new running shoes.
This time I went to Go! Running in Little Rock. The nice salesperson had me take off my shoes, roll up my socks, and walk back and forth in the store. If you go to a store for the first time to buy running shoes and you are not asked to do this, turn right around and leave the store. This is very important. They do this to check on pronation. When you walk or run, your foot hits the outer edge of the first and rolls in a little bit towards the arch. This is how you are able to walk with an arch. It is supposed to be slight but if you roll in a lot, you "overpronate." Overpronation is common for people with flat arches. If your foot rolls outward, then you underpronate. Running shoes are designed to deal with these various types of ankle movements.
I overpronate quite a bit. For the past couple of years, I have been running in Brooks Ariel. It is has been a pretty good shoe for me. This time, the people at Go! Running gave me a pair of Ariels and then gave me a pair of Asics Gel Foundation 9 (see picture below). I tried both and jogged a little bit. The Asics were a little bouncier and tighter in the heel area. I always had to tie the ARiels pretty tight so that my ankle wouldn't feel like they were slipping.
I have since went out with my new shoes twice. I also wore them with a new pair of running socks. The bounce definitely made a difference. I didn't feel the slipping anymore. I did, however, get a blister on the ball of my foot the first time I went out in them. The second time I didn't.
Both the times I ran on the side of the road and I seemed to notice the slope more than I have but I am not sure if that is the shoes or the fact that it had been over a month since I ran.
Given the big adjustment, I am going to keep my shoes.
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Why Is He Here? Penny Johnson Jerald Previews Role as Castle CaptainTV Fanatic Staff at . Comments
On 24, Penny Johnson Jerald had no problem standing up to the President of the United States. So you can imagine how easy she'll have it talking down to a wannabe detective when she debuts this fall as the new captain on Castle.
"My side of it is, 'Why is he here?'" Jerald laughed to TV Line when asked for her character's take on Rick. "He's not a police officer; he's an irritant. But it's all those wonderful little nuances that make for great television."
What else can she tell us about Victoria "Iron" Gates?
"She's definitely the challenger, where when you're in her presence, you're going to be better than your best," Jerald said. "She's there to make [the officers of the 12th precinct] better than before. But mind you, she won't put up with the way they've been getting [to that level] before, so there may be some trying times."
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Katie Price has transformed herself into a new woman.
The former glamour model has shown off her slim figure while wearing a Calvin Klein sports bra in her latest snap.
Breathing in to show off her stomach, the star flashed her curves for her fans in the revealing fitness selfie.
She also gave her followers another glimpse of her brand new highlighted hair, which she first showed off last week.
After a troubled few months that saw her step away from Loose Women to focus on her marriage, Katie appears determined to get back on track.
It comes following claims Katie is giving her 'skint' hubby Kieran Hayler a monthly allowance because he isn't working.
A source told Heat Magazine : "Even when Kieran buys her flowers, she feels that a lot of the time it's the money that's come from her, some of it as part of his monthly allowance.
Earlier this week, the reality star spoke of her love for her stepfather amid allegations he twice raped a woman following a group night out in a seaside resort , a court has heard.
In the statement, read in her absence by defence counsel Abigail Penny, Ms Price said: "My dad Paul Price has always been so loving and such a fun person to be around.
"Although he is not my biological dad, he took me and my brother on from a young age and I regard him as my dad.
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Last week two key segments of the foodservice industry came together during the 2010 edition of MAFSI's Annual Conference in San Antonio. It was encouraging to see such strong levels of participation among the reps and the factories they work with in the field. Was attendance so strong because of a better business environment within the foodservice industry? Or was it due to the fact that MAFSI attempted to address some of the more pressing issues of the day? I think the answer is yes.
Most of the reps and factories I spoke with during the course of the conference felt their business is slowly improving. Certainly, the upcoming NAFEM Show, Feb. 10-12, 2011, in Orlando, has something to do with the industry's more upbeat outlook. But it seems to me that business activity is generally increasing in all corners of the industry. Unfortunately, these increased activity levels are not generating much in the way of new projects. Only 34 percent of dealers report they have more business booked for next year compared to the same time frame in 2009. In addition, 32 percent of dealers say their business booked for next year is comparable to last year's levels at this time and 34 percent report a decline. (This data is part of FE&S' 2010 Industry Forecast Study, which we will release later this week.)
In addition, this year's conference agenda sought to address some very weighty subjects, including the impact of internet selling on the distribution channel, the affect buying groups are having on the role of the rep (and the industry), and an overview of healthcare reform and what it means to small business owners.
From my perspective, Saturday morning's operator roundtable was probably the gem of the agenda, which is unfortunate because this session was probably the most sparsely attended one of the conference. I was impressed with the very candid give and take between the operators in attendance and the reps who were probing them about the state of their businesses and ways to work more collaboratively. There was tons of useful information provided that would benefit the entire foodservice industry.
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When you mash a few international, architectural geniuses together, this is what results: The Cloud. Designed for the London 2012 Summer Olympics, it is definitely a sight to behold.
Shortlisted in the competition set-up by Mayor Boris Johnson, it is being hailed as a "sculptural spectacle" by the senior curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art. Hoping to build The Cloud via donations from the public, if you want to see it built, visit this site.
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The Cloud to be the Centrepiece for the London Summer Olympics
- By: Meghan YoungNov 11, 2009
References: raisethecloud.org & gizmodo
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NCIS: Los Angeles Season 4 Episode 23: "Parley" Quotes
Deeks: I was just gonna see if you were good.
Kensi: Yeah. You?
Deeks: I'm good if you're good.
Kensi: I'm good.
Deeks: Okay. That's good. We're good. Which is, you know, great.
Kensi: I'm glad we cleared that up. See ya tomorrow.
Callen: I'm sorry. Did I miss something? Who are these guys?
Kensi: They aren't guys. They're WODs. W-O-Ds.
Callen: Is that like a B-F-F with an S-T-D?
Kensi: W-O-D is Work Out of the Day.
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Dublin legend Kevin 'Heffo' Heffernan dies aged 83
THE world of GAA is in mourning after Dublin football great Kevin Heffernan died today aged 83 after a long illness.
'Heffo' was a respected player for the St Vincent's club and at inter-county-level but he made his name as manager of the great Dublin team of the 1970s who went on to win the All Ireland three times.
He took over as Dublin manager in late 1973 and became a hero in the capital when he led the Dubs to the Sam Maguire trophy in his first year in charge. His team won three Leinster titles in a row and another All Ireland during a period of intense rivalry with Kerry.
He stepped down in 1976 only to return in 1979 and four years later guided the Dubs to his third All Ireland with victory over Galway in 1983. He retired as inter-county manager in 1984.
Heffo won an All Ireland medal as a player in 1958 and was named on the Football Team of the Millennium where he made the left half-forward position his own.
His medal haul as a player also included 21 county championships (15 in football, six in hurling), seven Railway Cups, four Leinsters. His All-Ireland win came as captain in Dublin's victory Derry in 1958. He served as international rules manager in 1986 and was granted the Freedom of the City of Dublin in 2004.
GAA president Liam Ó Néill offered his condolences to the family this afternoon.
Mr O'Neill said: "Kevin Heffernan had an incalculable impact not only on gaelic games in the capital but nationally helping as he did to forge one of the defining rivalries of the association while at the same time assisting in the reinvigoration of the GAA scene in Dublin.
"The 'Dubs' as we know them came into being during his era as he restored success to his native county and a pride in the team that was built on the back of the selection of Dublin born players.
"He was one of the most charismatic and popular figures the association has ever produced and was at the same time an immensely modest man.
"I would count myself – like countless others – extremely fortunate to have met him on occasions down through the years."
A statement from the GAA said Heffo revolutionised football in the capital during the 1970s and 80s and was credited with changing the image and perception of the gaelic games in the city and county.


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What to Eat When It's Too Hot To Eat
It's been a pretty nice summer here...cool and pleasant, if a little rainy. But we're about to get socked with a couple days in the 90s, and my friends across the country have been dealing with a pretty epic heat wave.
In that kind of weather, you just want to lie around in air conditioning and not even think about food. But you do need to eat something eventually, and you'll feel better if it's good for you.
I love chilled salads at this time of year, and the beauty part is they can be prepped without heating up the kitchen. Try quinoa with grilled vegetables, corn, and black beans with a dressing of lime juice, cilantro and some cumin or chili powder, or farro with cherries, peaches and blueberries mixed with orange juice and topped with a little Greek yogurt. Beans make a delicious protein-packed meal; try white beans with chopped fresh rosemary, assorted vegetables and white wine vinegar, or lentils with carrot, curry and lemon.
Another favorite yummy dinner is insalata caprese: basil leaves, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes drizzled with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Or you can marinate little cilegene mozzarella balls with grape tomatoes, garlic, and red wine vinegar along with any other herbs and spices you like; this is also good with feta.
Fruit is also a lifesaver at this time of year. I would pretty much eat watermelon exclusively some days. It's good not only because it tastes delicious, is high in lycopene and low in calories, but because it's full of water so it helps you stay hydrated. Just about any fruits and vegetables will do the same, but the more watery (cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.) the better.
The most important caution is to keep it light; burgers and cheese and other heavy, fatty things will not sit well as you go about your activities in the heat. Think fresh, zippy, and cold!
In a pinch, you can find chilled salads and marinated vegetables at a good salad bar or deli counter, but I would encourage you to make your own. It's a ton cheaper; even the most delicious salad doesn't taste as good when you know you paid five times what ingredients would have cost. It's also healthier because you can control the amount of oil, boost the veggie content, or use home-cooked beans to lower the sodium. And of course, you can tailor things to your exact taste!
What do you eat during a heat wave?
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Salads and sandwiches, or we grill out with fruit and pasta salad as sides.
I love my cucumber, tomato, and onion salad...fruit, microwave leftovers, crock pot meals,
oooooooo - that salad in the picture looks delicious!
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So I'm on a little bit of a pumpkin kick, so sue me. Get off my back, it's fall and, honestly, this isn't the last pumpkin recipe you're going to see up here…
I was having a really off day in the kitchen this Sunday, so I decided it was probably in my best interest to stick to "simple" recipes. Isn't it weird how that happens? Some days it's just like no matter what you make, even if it's a recipe you've made 100 times before, something is just… off. Like I had kitchen amnesia or something… it was really annoying. Eventually I just gave up and sat on the couch for the rest of the day. Upsetting.
Once I saw this autumn twist on a classic treat I just had to try it. It looks easy enough, relatively difficult to mess up, I mean… it is a rice krispy treat, after all. Given my list of other krispy treat creations, how could I pass it up? Plus, um hello – PUMPKIN!
If you want an easy treat to take to a work potluck or just want a creative way to use up the rest of your crisp rice cereal (or leftover pumpkin puree), go ahead and give these bars a whirl.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies
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- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows plus one cup
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of allspice
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish (I like to line mine in plastic wrap – no mess to clean up!)
Melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the pumpkin puree and continue to cook until it is warmed through. Fold in 10 ounces of the marshmallows, stirring frequently until almost completely melted. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt, and remove from heat.
Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool 10 minutes; fold in the remaining cup of marshmallows. Continue to cool the mixture for another 20 to 25 minutes until it is room temperature (failure to cool the mixture will result in soggy rice crispy treats.)
Add the puffed rice cereal and stir, using a silicone spatula, until combined.
Press the mixture into the greased rectangular baking dish. Let set for 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
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The work of Rebecca Artemisa is utterly exquisite. In fact, each piece has an exotic undertone which is due entirely to her intricate detail. As though embracing a bit of a Native American style, her work depicts fantastical places and situations that could easily be told as mythical stories to children and adults a like.
Based in Portland, Oregon, Rebecca Artemisa chooses to paint on upcycled wood that have been stained with blackberries and ink. Although the world she depicts is often whimsical and surreal, they stem from nature-inspired scenarios that are still relatable on a variety of levels. My Modern Met writes, "The circle of life is explored as spirits live alongside humans. A common motif in Aretmisa's paintings are figures that hover above the living, and it appears that heaven isn't that far away."
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Immersive Paper Installations
Hand-Painted Cartoon Surfboards
Evocative Girlhood Paintings
Sculptural Impressionist Paintings
Artist Rebecca Artemisa Depicts Fantastical Scenarios
- By: Meghan YoungMar 26, 2014
References: rebeccaartemisa.tumblr & mymodernmet
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Editorial Note: Everyday, we are inundated by news, media, blogs etc., seeking leadership characteristics our world seems desperate to find in business. Top CEOs and execs are scrutinized by fellow members of the C-suite, colleagues, employees, and the general public as they courageously take the spotlight. But if we could sift out all the ingredients of the essential leader to find the fundamental elements needed at the core of every businessman or woman, we can then begin to build the recipe for success not based on profit, but character. Anne's article reveals how to calculate a ratio between humility and boldness, creating a new leadership flavor, Humbold.
It's one part humility and one part boldness.
Leaders who are both humble and bold, "Humbold", lead boldly on behalf of a compelling idea or vision. By maintaining focus on the vision, and not on themselves, they also lead with humility. Ipso facto – Humbold.
How to calculate your leadership "Humbold to Ego" Ratio
Using a 10-point scale, where 1 is the lowest and 10 is the highest, assign a rating for each of the following areas:
- Ego –The degree to which you are motivated by the need to gratify your ego
- Boldness – How bold you are when leading on behalf of an idea or vision you believe in, something that leads others to be more, better.
- Humility – The degree to which you don't need to take credit, get credit or hear the applause of raving fans
It's one part humility and one part boldness.
NOTE: If your ratings are based on self-assessment only, and you did not ask others to rate you, raise your ego score and lower your humility score by 5 points each.
If you asked others to rate you, raise your humility score and lower your ego score by 2 points each.
Your Humble rating + Bold rating = Your Humbold score
Divide your Humbold score by your Ego rating.
This is your Humbold to Ego ratio.
Now find the category that fits you best.
2.0 or lower Your ego is running the show and everybody but you knows it
2 .1 – 3.0 You've got a long way to go
3.1 – 10.0 You're on your way
10.1 – 15.0 Humbold !!
15.1 – 20 Extraordinary – Abraham Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Gandhi-esque
Why your Humbold to Ego ratio matters
We are born into talents. They do not belong to us. We are a vessel for their expression.
It goes something like this. Your mind is visited by an idea. This idea exists separate and apart from your ability to see it. The idea is present in the universe. It is available to be known.
Be bold because the idea chose you. You owe it your boldness.
You are simply the vehicle and not the knowing or the knower. Because you see the idea, you have taken responsibility for driving it forward. You do that with your voice, your words, your mind, your heart.
Your voice carries the idea on a song. You are like the bird that sings, but did not create the song.
It is simply there to be sung. The bird sings because it can. You lead because you can, and so…
Lead with humility.
Lead boldly.
Be bold because the idea chose you. You owe it your boldness. Be bold because that's what's required to bring this idea into reality, to give it wings.
Be humble because the idea does not belong to you.
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What is the significance of the metaphor of the mockingbird in To Kill A Mockingbird?
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As the title of the novel implies, the mockingbird serves as an important symbol throughout the narrative.
In the novel, a number of episodes feature harmless and innocent people being attacked. Mockingbirds are identified by both Atticus Finch and Miss Maudie as examples of creatures that do no harm and are deserving of protection.
As Miss Maudie Atkinson explains, it would be thoughtlessly cruel to kill innocent creatures that "don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy."
Part of the moral of the novel concerns the notion that the innocent should be protected by those who have the privilege, the power, or the will to protect them. We see this in Jem's protection of Scout, in Atticus defense of Tom Robinson, and in Miss Maudie's defense of Atticus. Scout also comes to the defense of the defenseless, especially at the novel's end as she walks Boo Radley home in the dark.
Regarding mockingbirds specifically, Jem and Scout are told never to shoot a mockingbird with their air rifles. More metaphorically, they are instructed about the moral imperative to never take advantage of people who are powerless and to refrain from abusing the rights of others.
Through these episodes, the mockingbird becomes a symbol for harmlessness and for justice.
It has also been suggested that Mayella Ewell is a Mockingbird in this novel as she was victimized by her father and she did not want to hurt anyone.
We know she was a nice person because she worked so hard to earn up all those 7 nickels to give to her syblings so that they could go into town and get ice cream.
1) The mockingbird symbolizes something which is harmless, and which brings pleasure and happiness.
2) The mockingbird is used as a symbol because it is something which should not be hurt, because it has done nothing to deserve being hurt, attacked, injured, or tormented in any manner.
3) To hurt a mockingbird is a terrible thing, precisely because it is defenseless and because it exists to bring joy to the world through its prettiness and its sweet song.
Boo Radley is an example of a mockingbird, because he does nice things for Scout and Jem. For example, he leaves chewing gum and interesting little toys for the children to find. To add to the children's delight, he hides the goodies in a tree, knowing that children love to explore little holes and niches in trees and things.
Atticus is another mockingbird. Except for the fact that he is deeply involved at the center of an extremely controversial and emotional court case, he pretty much minds his own business. He keeps to himself, is polite to the neighbors, reads the newspaper, stays out of trouble, and is generally reserved but cordial. He harms nobody. He brings only good to his community. He has only the best intentions.


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There will be no free re-customization for characters after new character models.
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There will be no free re-customization for characters after new character models.
According to MMO-Champion most recent news
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Fixed it for you.
If they're trying to make what we have better, I reckon they'll change face 1 for new face 1. So when you log on, you'll look pretty close to what you had before, just better. They keep saying they want to change it so you look almost the same, just better.
Blizz is rubbing their hands over how much money this will make.
If they were so worried about players being too attached to their current toons, they'd offer one face change for free at least.
The mouth expression is different, the eyes and eyebrows are different, even the shade of green of the eyes are different! They both are female gnomes, but their faces are like night and day while "retaining" the feel of the race (we aren't getting orc faces for gnomes).
Look for example at female troll; every face except one seems like she's taking a dump, so most of the time if you see a female troll it would be with that single face. After the revamp, it's likely some of the other "dump faces" will look better and even be viable choices. By not allowing a free character re-customization (we're not talking about race change), you may end up with a face you don't truly like as much as the other alternatives.
Maybe some of you need to realise that they're re-doing all the hair/facial hair etc. as well? As in upgrading the current ones (and possibly adding new ones idk?) so when you log in that day when 6.0 is here (and if the character model update is out for your race and gender), you'll basically have the same features you have now but just the upgraded versions. And you can change your hair, facial hair and earrings whatever at the barbers anyway so what's the big deal? It is a bit of an idiotic move by Blizzard (if they don't change their minds about it by 6.0) but we'll see nearer the release.
I imagine most of the issues people have with their characters will be able to be changed via the barbershop. Probably why they're not doing this.
Why does the face matter? How often do you see your characters face while playing?
Release is so far away. Without enough force and voice they will surely change their minds.
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This is a huge issue for me. Am so disappointed that they won't let you re-customize.
This is a major selling feature of the new expansion! We shouldn't have to pay extra to make full use of it. Don't like the new face we chose for you? Pay $15 to fix it!
They don't give me a free race change every time they change the racial bonuses.
Should we have been outraged about that all these years?
In fact, they even said they were going to be changing the racial bonuses even MORE in WoD. Maybe they pull away "Every man for himself" from my human. What if I rolled human just for that racial? Should they toss me a race change so I can switch to one I feel is better?
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People shouldn't take everything Blizzard's said at the Blizzcon.Just because they said something at Blizzcon during the Q&A doesn't make it the law.But it would really be a greedy move not to include 1 free customization for your alts at least for CE.
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This is an evolving story. Over the last couple weeks news reports have covered the growing number of U.S. states settling with Sony over the Rootkit debacle (see stories linked below). The number of states and the dollar value appears to be growing, but it seems clear that Sony is quickly putting this behind them.
Under the settlement, SONY BMG must provide refunds up to $175 to all consumers who experienced harm to their computers when they sought to remove the DRM software. Refund claims may be submitted to SONY BMG through this claims page.
Some reports indicated that Sony is in final settlement discussions with the FTC on this matter as well.
Sources: PCWorld | CSO (IDG) | DRM Watch | techworld | Computer World| ZDNet | CNet | InfoWorld | Massachusetts Attorney General Press Release | Sony's Settlement Page
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- Sony Rootkit Settlement Faces Opposition in Canada (September 19, 2006)
- Sony Rootkit DRM Settlement Passes Final Legal Hurdle (May 23, 2006)
- Sony Settles Class Action Law Suits over Rootkit DRM (December 29, 2005)
- Texas Saddles Another Claim on Sony (December 23, 2005)
- My Morning Jacket Burns New CDs for Fans Replacing Sony's CDs with Rootkits (December 15, 2005)
- Texas Sues Sony BMG for 'spyware' on CDs (November 21, 2005)
- Sony folds Tent, Recalls CDs (November 16, 2005)
- Fallout from Sony CD Flap Getting Worse (November 15, 2005)
- Sony Bows to Pressure and Abandons DRM Rootkit Technology (November 11, 2005)
- Sony Faces Class Action Law Suit over Rootkit DRM (November 10, 2005)
- Sony Caught using Rootkit DRM (November 3, 2005)


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By Chris Block
–Marko Dano was injured in a game against Manitoba Moose this past Wednesday when Moose defenseman Julian Melchiori rode Dano hard into the half wall in the Manitoba end. Dano lost his footing a bit as Melchiori finished his check and Dano crashed hard into the dasher boards. He stayed down for a moment then immediately skated off to the locker room and did not return. That was during the first period of Wednesday morning's 5-2 IceHogs' loss.
After Saturday's game, IceHogs head coach Ted Dent updated Dano's status.
"[Dano]'s getting better," said Dent. "He's day-to-day. Hopefully we'll see him this week."
Officially, Dano is out with an upper body injury.
The 21-year old Slovakian winger has just 4 goals in 33 games for the IceHogs and has been largely unimpressive since joining the Blackhawks organization.
–Kyle Cumiskey's status remains a moderate mystery. The veteran blue liner hasn't played since November 18th. Cumiskey began the season on the injury list and played in just 5 games in November before being sidelined again. Continue reading »


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Archive for April, 2010
Three with Bree
Stop in to visit Allan Bree (aka califusa) and you can always count on some corks being pulled from some most interesting and diverse (not to mention downright tasty) wines. Such was the case when we pulled into Sonapanoma after a short 9-hour series of flights from Day-twah. Read the rest of this entry »
Alan Kerr's May 1st, 2010, Vintage's Release – Tasting Notes
It has been a while since I was able to make the trek back to London to taste and I was of course elated to hear upon my return that the feature of the release is Zinfandel and Primitivo. Sadly most of the Zinfandels were lame and lackluster. Perusing through the Catalonia catalog before the tasting was disappointing especially after the high caliber of Zin poured at the California wine show held recently in Toronto. High profile producers such as Ridge, Peachy Canyon, Pezzi King, Pedroncelli and Ravenswood were all pouring their best. Nonetheless there are some tasty wines and spirits to procure so do please read on. Read the rest of this entry »
2009 Marqués de Cáceres Rioja White & Rosé
Marqués de Cáceres is, of course, widely known for it's red Rioja line of wines, but their white and rosé bottlings also offer excellent QPR (quality-price-ratio). I sold a boatload of the 2005 and 2006 vintages of these two in a previous life in retail, and they're pretty much always welcome at Gang Central. For whatever reason, the 2008s didn't tickle our fancy the way they usually do; they weren't bad wines by any means, but neither did they inspire us to go out and buy more after trying them. Happily, the 2009s hit the mark for us once again, and they'll have a welcome place in our rotation of daily drinkers. Read the rest of this entry »
4 Vintages of Cristal and…
The party was at Champagne Warrior Brad Baker's house, and while the focus of the gathering was by no means the four vintages of Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne that he opened, they do serve as a convenient focal point for this report. In truth, it was simply taking advantage of an open Friday night to get together with members of that band of ne'er-do-wells known as the Detroit Wine Rats, pull some corks, eat some good food and swap tall tales. We got things started with a bottle we picked up during a recent visit to the Niagara Peninsula to gift to Brad. It wasn't necessarily intended to open on this occasion, but since we turned possession over to him, it was his to do with whatever he wanted, and he immediately pulled the cork. Read the rest of this entry »
Red Wings & Red Rhônes~3 from the South
As of this writing, the Detroit Red Wings are embroiled in a hard-fought NHL playoff series (tied at 2 games a piece) with the Phoenix Coyotes, and as always, we've been doing our part by conjuring up some good red Rhône mojo. We've gotten things going with three solid, late-model Grenache-based selections from the southern part of the valley. We picked up this first little number at an LCBO during a recent sojourn in the Niagara Peninsula. Read the rest of this entry »
2009 Cornerstone Cellars Napa Sauvignon Blanc
Since its founding in 1991, Cornerstone Cellars in Napa Valley has built its reputation exclusively through making red wine, most of it, high quality Cabernet Sauvignon. All that has changed recently with the release of their first ever white wine under the Cornerstone label, the 2009 Cornerstone Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Having been seriously impressed with their latest Cabernet efforts, I was intrigued as to what this new bottling might have to offer, and happily, we recently received a bottle for review. We gave it a week in the cellar to rest up after its cross-country journey and then poured glasses to pair with a rotisserie chicken dinner. Here are my impressions: Read the rest of this entry »
Exploring the Beaucastel/Tablas Creek Connection
This month's dinner/tasting with my regular group, the X-pensive Winos, gave us the opportunity to compare wines from two very different, but related estates, Chateau de Beaucastel and Tablas Creek. Of course, everyone knows that Tablas Creek is a partnership created by Beaucastel and its importer, Robert Haas. The estate was created with the declared intent to create a wine with the heritage and quality of the great Chateauneuf du Pape, but reflective of its American terroir. Most of us had tasted numerous examples of both estates, and at least Beaucastel is very highly regarded by most of us in the group. But I know that I had not really been all that impressed by Tablas Creek, which seemed like a very well-run winery with big ambitions, but whose wines, while quite good, had never seemed particularly distinctive, except that they are clearly different from a lot of other Rhone-style wines in Paso Robles. With all the big, ripe mo-fo's out there in Paso, Tablas Creek just seemed a bit underwhelming. But maybe that's the point? Tablas Creek is clearly not making the "typical" Paso Robles red, so this tasting gave us the chance to see if Beaucastel's genes had really found their way into their Paso offspring. Read the rest of this entry »
"April in The D" with the Brown Bag Irregulars
April in the D(etroit, with apologies to Fox Sports Detroit for "borrowing" their current tag line) brought something a little different to our Brown Bag Irregulars monthly get-together. Since Spring had sprung, it seemed appropriate to try more whites than we had in our previous three meetings. Instead of the usual two pale selections, we upped that number to five. The proceedings were held at the usual shady location better left unnamed and both new and old characters were in attendance. Here's a rundown on what we tasted; please note that prices listed are approximate retail markups on full wholesale prices. The wines that are now available in the Detroit market are often offered at discount or "post-off" pricing, which makes them even more attractive to the buyer. Read the rest of this entry »
3 from Goats Do Roam
Over the past several years, Goats do Roam has become arguably the most recognizable South African wine label in the US, not to mention the best-selling, as is the case with its Red Wine. So I was rather surprised to see their newly designed label, supposedly "inspired by an ancient Mesopotamian artefact," and something of a departure from the previous version. It has a cleaner, more iconic look to it, but I can't really say that I like it better. Fortunately, we've grown to know the wines pretty well, so our bottom line is what's IN the bottle, not what's on it, and happily, the latest versions of their red, white and rosé deliver pretty much the same solid QPR that we've come to expect from the brand.
We took a bottle of each to our friends Rod and Hayden Leon's house, where they were enjoyed with freshly baked whole grain bread, roasted chicken and pot roast. Read the rest of this entry »
Shady Lane Blue Franc and M. Lawrence "Detroit"
Michigan by the Bottle's second "Tweet & Taste Michigan," held last evening, was by all accounts, a smashing success. Conducted on Twitter and featuring three wines from Shady Lane Cellars, the event drew 54 active participants (3 right here at Gang Central), with over 1000 tweets posted. Kim and I had already tasted and enjoyed these three wines last November with Shady Lane winemaker/vineyard manager Adam Satchwell, and the 2008 Dry Riesling and 2007 Pinot Noir were much as we remember. The Riesling is a solid, straightforward representation of what dry Riesling ought to be, while the Pinot is a pretty little middleweight that offers charming varietal character. But it was the 2008 Blue Franc that really caught my attention and focus, for a variety of reasons. Read the rest of this entry »


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Neil Young's new digital music device and format is expected to make its debut in 2014. A post from Young on PONO's Facebook page describes the device and digital format:
"The simplest way to describe what we've accomplished is that we've liberated the music of the artist from the digital file and restored it to its original artistic quality – as it was in the studio. PONO starts at the source: artist-approved studio masters we've been given special access to. Then we work with our brilliant partners at Meridian to unlock the richness of the artist's music to you. There is nothing like hearing this music – and we are working hard to make that experience available to all music lovers, soon. Our mission is also to make PONO just as accessible as any music you buy and listen to today. So we'll be launching both the PONO portable player – an updated version of the one I showed on David Letterman's program – and an online library, with all your favorite music available in PonoMusic quality. Everything you need to feel music anew."
Last fall, Neil Young spoke about the device on David Letterman and revealed a prototype.


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26] CHERNOBYL, Ukraine--The "Chernobyl disaster", reactor
accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, or simply "Chernobyl",
sets the world record for worst nuclear power plant accident
in history and the only instance so far of level 7 on
the International Nuclear Event Scale, resulting in a severe
nuclear meltdown.
On April
26, 1986 at 1:23:40 a.m., reactor 4 suffered a catastrophic
steam explosion resulting in a nuclear meltdown, a series
of additional explosions and a fire; the radiation was not
contained and radioactive particles were carried by wind across
international borders.
The Chernobyl disaster occurred as the result
of an unauthorized test being conducted, in which the reactor
was run while its cooling system was inoperative. The resulting
clouds of radioactive isotopes spread all over Europe, from
Ireland to Greece.
A total of 9 tonnes/8.9 tons of radioactive material
were released into the atmosphere, 90 times the amount produced
by the Hiroshima A-bomb.
Photo: Belarusian soldiers checking for
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In all, 5 million people are thought to have been exposed
to radioactivity following the blast. In Ukraine, Belarus,
and Russia more than 500,000 people were displaced from affected
towns and villages and thousands of square miles of land were
The Chernobyl power station was situated
at the settlement of Pryp'yat, 10 miles (16 km) northwest
of the city of Chernobyl (Ukrainian: Chornobyl) and 65 miles
(104 km) north of Kiev, Ukraine. The station consisted of
four reactors, each capable of producing 1,000 megawatts of
electric power; it had come on-line in 197783.
Photo: Red indicates the extent of the radiation
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indicates its almost worldwide distribution until the 6th
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The 2005 report prepared by the Chernobyl
Forum, led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
and World Health Organization (WHO), attributed 56 direct
deaths (47 accident workers, and nine children with thyroid
cancer), and estimated that there may be 4,000 extra deaths
due to cancer among the approximately 600,000 most highly
exposed and 5,000 among the 6 million living nearby.
The Chernobyl reactor is now enclosed in a large
concrete shelter which was built quickly to allow continuing
operation of the other reactors at the plant. However, the
structure is not strong or durable.
Radioactive material from the Chernobyl
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costs in human life and health are still unknown.
Some major work on the shelter was carried
out in 1998 and 1999. Some 200 tonnes of highly radioactive
material remains deep within it, and this poses an environmental
hazard until it is better contained.
A New Safe Confinement structure will be built
by the end of 2011, and then will be put into place on rails.
It is to be a metal arch 105 meters high and spanning 257
metres, to cover both unit 4 and the hastily-built 1986 structure.
The Chernobyl Shelter Fund, set up in 1997, has
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In January 2008 the Ukraine government
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week marks the 22nd anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accidentthe
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The square root of 5 is an irrational number involved in the formula for the golden ratio. It is also used in statistics when dealing with 5-business day weeks. Its decimal expansion begins 2.2360679774997896964, see sequence A002163 in Sloane's OEIS. Its simple continued fraction is 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, … One formula for the square root of 5 involves some of the same numbers as in Euler's identity (but with a 2 instead of the 1): . The square root of 5 modulo a prime number is employed in some ECM algorithms.
A rectangle with unit height and width can be split into two golden rectangles of the same size and a square, or into two golden rectangles of different sizes.
The conjecture stating "that any abelian surface with RM by is isogenous to a simple factor of the Jacobian of a modular curve for some " still stands. John Wilson has produced equations for curves of genus 2 with Jacobians of the specified RM.
- 1 Francois Morain. Primality Proving Using Elliptic Curves: An Update. Springer: Berlin (2004)
- 2 Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell. A million digits of sqrt(5) at Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/etext96/5sqrt10.txt
- 3 Clifford Pickover. Wonders of Numbers, Oxford: Oxford University Press (2001) p. 106.
- 4 John Wilson "Curves of genus 2 with real multiplication by a square root of 5" p. i Dissertation, Oxford University, Oxford (1998) http://eprints.maths.ox.ac.uk/32/01/wilson.pdf
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text: Friday's FREE and rockin' New Orleans Suspects show @ Tipitina's piqued my interest in a big way to watch this new local musical outfit grow (and excited to hear from the band that an album is already in the works). Hopefully the nation at-large gets wind of what's cookin' down here with this new band. Camille Baudoin's guest appearance for "Let's Radiate" was a very memorable segment of this show and for a fleeting moment it felt like the Rads June retirement was just a dream and Fish Head music resonated at Tipitina's once again. Thanks to Jeffrey Dupuis for sharing his photos with us. Continue on after the jump for a full photo gallery from the show.


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Thanks Suzanne. It was great to see some background for Alex, and fun to re-read Rivalry.
Thanks. I'm enjoying the stories.
YAYY!! More Alex and Jake! Thank you Suzanne, these are terrific 🙂
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thank you a lot i'm loving this week
Thank you for the great stories!! I am right now in about the middle of "Redemption" and I am loving this series and looking forward to getting "Royal Street" and "River Road"
I do hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!
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Thanks,everyone! It's been fun to bring back the stories this week.
Glad you're enjoying Redemption, Teresa! (If you get a chance to get Absolution–Mirren's book–I think it's a stronger story!) 🙂
Suzanne I already have "Absolution" on my shelf waiting for me to finish "Redemption"
and I can not wait! I am also looking forward to "Omega" and I am hoping many more for this series!!
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I enjoyed reading this. Great story.
Great story!
That's a nice prequel.
Great story! Looking forward to reading more.
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Thanks Suzanne. it's a great story 😀
Once again: thanks for sharing!
Thanks again for sharing Suzanne
Enjoy reading it 😉
I am loving all these short stories! 😀
Love all the short stories!!!
Thanks! Glad you guys are enjoying the stories. There's one more, tomorrow, featuring everyone's favorite undead pirate 🙂
Thanks for sharing, and another giveaway… 😀
Love to win your books
I love shifters, so this story was an extra bonus for me. Thanks so much for the entertainment.
Thanks for the story Suzanne.
Coming back to the internet after the holidays has given me so many good shorts of yours to read all at once!


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Graton garden an accessible work of art
home & Garden Advocate for physically impaired has created a lush, living labyrinth
Updated 12:43 pm, Saturday, October 6, 2012
A labyrinth is designed to invite reflection. Unlike a maze, there are no obstacles; one can simply enjoy the journey along a defined path. So it is in the labyrinthine garden of HolLynn D'Lil's home in the Sonoma County town of Graton.
A series of raised beds, the garden's design has a second purpose: It allows D'Lil to tend every portion from her wheelchair via concrete paths.
The labyrinth is carved from land between D'Lil's modest house and a creek. Each loop contains a theme with the design and plantings honoring the body, mind and heart. All leads to the center spiral, which D'Lil likens to the inner ear. It's the culmination of a symbolic journey into her "listening-path labyrinth."
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She was a fresh graduate of Texas A&M, driving home after a teaching job in 1967, when an automobile accident left her a paraplegic.
About eight years later, the disability rights movement began to get under way. "By now, I had two grade-school children," she says, "children that I could not take to the library or the movies for lack of access."
Wanting to be heard, she became involved in the 1977 sit-in at San Francisco's Federal Building to urge the Carter administration to implement Section 504, the model for the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
That put her on the path to more than 30 years of involvement as an advocate for accessibility. She spent 11 years as accessibility specialist for California's Department of Rehabilitation, served on federal and state boards, consulted on codes and regulations, and has presented hundreds of seminars throughout the state.
"One must listen in order to understand the diverse needs of the physically impaired and how best those needs can be addressed," she says.
Eight years ago, needing a break from the demands of her work, D'Lil set out with a friend to explore the North Coast.
The trip home to Sacramento, took them through Graton, where she was struck with the town's accessibility. "Shops, restaurants, sidewalks, there was nowhere I could not easily go," she says. "Tiny Graton had it right." Deciding she didn't need to live in Sacramento to do what she did, she made the move.
Through her love of gardening, D'Lil quickly connected to her new community. She is now helping establish a park on unused property in the town center and is in her second term as president of the Graton Community Club, which hosts its 86th Flower Show and Plant Sale this month.
As she rolls through the labyrinth, raised beds allow her to tend plants using long-handled pruners and cultivators. Metal garbage cans put dwarf citrus within plucking height.
Lettuce is harvested out of a wheelbarrow. Runoff from the hard surfaces is diverted into an underground water-retention system that prevents overflow into the creek.
Charming touches are found throughout the garden: a heart-shaped red glass paperweight on a small bench in the "freeing of the heart" loop; an antique birdcage, dripping with potato vine; salvaged columns arranged like ruins at the back entrance.
When D'Lil asked her son if he'd build her a toolshed resembling an outhouse, the result was a miniature, ornate Victorian that D'Lil calls "the outpalace." A path leads to her art studio, with its colorfully trimmed windows and doors.
Ponds in galvanized livestock tanks provide D'Lil with a "big education about dragonflies" as she follows every step of their life cycle: mating, egg laying, nymphs attached to cattails growing in the ponds, and emergence as the "simply gorgeous" bright-orange flame skimmers.
"The garden is a constant wonder to me," she says. "I never cease to be amazed. All it takes is sunlight, water and a little food, and it becomes a work of art."
Artistry extends into the concrete floors of her house; a painted rendition of the creek wanders through, complete with a stenciled fish and paw prints along its banks. A meadow of painted wildflowers takes the place of a rug under the dining table.
D'Lil added footage to her small house so she could install windows to frame views of the garden, which is certified as a Habitat Garden by the National Wildlife Federation.
There is nothing about the garden that shouts "accessibility," yet it is something everyone can enjoy - as D'Lil believes all places should be.
Fall flower show
The Graton Community Club hosts its annual fall flower show and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 12 and 13 at Graton Road and North Edison Street. Free; $10 lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the local college scholarship program and the club's building fund. (707) 829-1354.
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