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"My friend's daughter Mss Free has brought so much shame to the family. She is 30 years old and is dating a boy of 25 years old. I learn that they are planning to get married. Her father and mother can not move and hold their heads high in the society. I thank God because, my 49 years old son has made me very proud, he has found a very beautiful young girl for a wife. The girl is in secondary school in form four and is 15 years old. She will make a very good wife for him." Mr. Culture said It is clear that culture and tradition has a very strong toll on our society today. Women are always placed at the disadvantaged position. The Cameroonian cultural believes finds it very normal when the women dates or gets married to older men and not the other way round. It is strange that, a man of 49 and above can easily date or get married to a girl of about 15 years but a woman is criticized when she is just a few years older than the her husband. I keep asking my self why the society looks down on older women getting into relationship with younger men. Some men confirmed that, it will undermine their authority in the home. They may not be able to exercise their macho power when they are into relationships with older women. This matter should not be based on age and authority; love should have no boundaries or limits. Age is just an issue of figure and therefore should not be held as a measuring rod to love on people's relationship. Mutual understanding and maturity between the couples should be of paramount importance. If the young man is matured enough and understanding, his decisions should not be questioned as to why he dates or gets married to an older woman or the other way round. Everybody has the right of choice and therefore, if an older woman finds a younger man who loves her and they understand each other, the society should not question their choices. By the way, the younger men are not being forced against their will into the relationship with older women unlike the case with younger girls who are being forced into relationships with older men who are fit to be their grand fathers. Some of the challenges that face such relationship today are: Decision making on social and economic issues Societal influence Pressure from relatives and friends of spouse These are some of the challenges encountered in this relationship but are not strong enough reasons why a woman should not get into a relationship with a younger man.
I believe there should be an age limit on how far apart a guy and girl can be before they get married. I believe 30 years apart is just too much of a gap. This is more of a dad and daughter relationship. I am totally okay with a 10 year spread since it takes guys longer to mature. It has got to be hard on a girl when she is that much younger than her soon to be mate. I have a daughter that is 23 and she is dating a guy that is 34 years old, she will be 24 in a few months. Having a guy older than you does have some benefits; they are out of the stupid game playing, they know what their responsibilities are, and they also know what their roles are in a house.
I wish your son and his wife the best of luck
We are blessed to have many Sisters!
Yes Cece, I am blessed having you all there. You are absolutely right. It is more of a father and daughter relationship. I pray that the Cameroonian culture shakes off this stronghold on women.
Hi Cece,
I disagree with the age limit. While like you, I personally think that I won't be able to relate to a man who is more than 10 years older or younger, I don't think it is right for someone to set a limit. Because when a man 30 years older or younger may not work for you or I, it may work for someone out there in this world. Is it right then for us to tell them they cannot be together because of the age limit ? If you were talking about an age limit for yourself, my apologies for misunderstanding :)
Yes Ngekwi,in my opinion love has no 'expiry date'. Even in my society,when an older man dates a much younger woman, its OK but vice versa is usually not prefered and many a eyebrows are raised.
I feel this is discrimination which restricts our choice to choose.There is absolutely ni wrong in an older woman falling for a younger guy. Love is beyond age.
Thank you for posting on such a pertinent issue.
Much love
Mukut Ray
I am glad you share my view. There shouldn't be any discrimination or boundary in love. This is just an attempt to restrict women's choice to choose
The issue raised is a very salient one, which also reflects/portrays how the society denies women the right to choose.
In my opinion, age has nothing to do with maturity. Even so, an individual's personality plays a greater role than age in determining how successful a relationship can turn out. In clearer terms, I would want to suggest that 'personality traits reveals maturity than age'.
You have made your points clear and I very much agree with you that relationships should be allowed to thrive on mutual understanding and maturity! The society must therefore come to the point of respecting everyone's right to choose in equal terms.
Keep sharing.
I am grateful that we hold the same view and you have even given a profound understanding to the issue at hand 'personality traits reveal maturity than age'. Very true I pray the society come to respect everyone's right to choose in equal terms without a doubt I will keep sharing thank you
This is quite an issue you raise really. As a therapist in the US they say that up to 10 years can be fine but anything more not good. But think of it this way. If a girl is 17 and a man 30. He has developed his essence and matured, knows his interests, values, etc. I don't know about you but when I was 17 I was quite a different person. I wanted certain things, enjoyed dancing, doing this and that. By the time I was 30 I was a completely changed person. I wanted to go to college, get a Ph.D. and make a major contribution to my community and the world. I became very intellectual where before I was more artsy. My husband and I did not fit anymore and there was no way to put us together to fit because we were so different. Unless a young girl is kept in a room for the rest of her life, she will change MUCH for the better, her world will expand, her children will grow and her husband will be old and settled when she is just ready to fly. It is a BIG risk. Marriage isn't easy at best. Take it from me, there is nothing worse than being in a silent prison. The man is doing nothing wrong but he is SO wrong for the woman.
Why would a 30 year old man be marrying a 17 year old anyway, when you think about it. The first thing that comes to my mind is "to control her". At 17 a woman is usually submissive.
In America if a woman is older than a man, 5 years is fine but it depends on the ages. Like at 25 who knows who they are. Here a woman ages and then the man is still young and wants a younger woman. Maybe it is different where you are.
Age difference is okay but the woman first has to be a WOMAN. If you want to see the affect on me, please feel free to read my pulsewire column on women empowerment and the death of my spirit and how I got it back.
Thanks for raising this very important issue. It needs to be addressed and discussed with young women. We really should do more of this in the open as you have so young women will question the issue, think about it and WAIT ! Haha.
Come on WP women, let's talk lots more about this.
Ubuntu (I am who I am because of who we are together).
Wendy Stebbins Founder/CEO I AM ONE IN A MILLION Non-Profit Organization focused on helping street orphans and vulnerable children in Livingstone, Zambia Africa.
Dear Ubuntu, I am so happy you share the same view with me. You are very correct, the analysis you gave on early marriage is very true.the zeal to control women by men is so strong such that, getting married to girls who are fit to be their daughters means noting to them. I will surely take the walk into your pulse wire column. I am sure it will be of great help to me.
remain blesses
I just now saw this reply. Today is January 22 and you wrote it Dec. 4. I hope you will continue to keep this topic IN OUR FACES as we really really need to educate and get through to young girls who are vulnerable.
Thanks and have a good day.
Wendy Stebbins Founder/CEO I AM ONE IN A MILLION Non-Profit Organization focused on helping street orphans and vulnerable children in Livingstone, Zambia Africa.
Hello Dear Wendy. I am so happy reading from you. It's wonderful having you all onboard. I will certainly keep the topic on. You are right when you say young girls need to be educated so that they would not be exploited.
Dear all, May God bless you for your wonderful contributions. I thank the author of the topic for many reasons. As we bring up topics like this and discuss them in public writing, we indirectly influence cultural norms and affect mentalities.
Some of the problems the society is facing today is partly due to bad love relationships. A wrong choice of partner may end up in a broken marriage with far reaching effects on the children and this will have consequences on the society when they become adults.
I want to buy the author's point of view, that age should not be a deciding factor in marriage. I think MUKUT is right when she sees it as some sort of discrimination against women limiting our choices. TRUE! But thank God there is neither a legislation in favour of ladies who espouse men older than them nor a legislation stopping older ladies from getting married from younger guys who have attained age of maturity. We are blessed!
OLANIKE makes a very powerful point when she says that personality plays a greater role than age since personality traits reveal maturity than age. I give a positive and a resounding applause to this because there are some older persons who have immature brains and so behave childishly while some people are younger in age but more mature in their reasoning.
Again it may depend on the level of exposure in life, a 25 years old person who has traveled widely or interacted with many people from various walks of life, or has had many challenges and tough experiences in life will turn to behave more maturely than a 35yrs old person who has been confined to one place, understands just one culture and so on. I think our upbringing too has a part to play when we become adults. Some parents take time to train their children to be very mature at very tender ages - they inculcate wisdom and maturity into these children and these children are always different amongst their equals. This class of children when they attain adulthood are mature irrespective of their ages.
In as much as I am a lady who had been confronted with a similar situation severally, I want us to look at the other side of the coin.
My sister the therapist - UBUNTU tries to explain what i want to express. I think psychologists hold that there is an age when young people are sexually very active. They further explain that youths are very sexually active till the age of 35yrs. I may be wrong. But if this be true, it means that if the bride is 35yrs while the groom is 20yrs old, the union may suffer wreck because the bride's sexual curve is already on a decline while the groom's is still ascending. A time will come when the bride will think that the groom is too demanding in bed and the groom too will think that the bride is not living up to her responsibilities.
Again, you all may agree with me that the very essence of beauty is for attraction. The groom might have been drawn to the bride by her physical attraction. I think child bearing makes the bride at this age to metamorphose faster, and before long, menopause is threatening with all its symptoms and complications. If she doesn't put in a lot of effort to abreast with the changes, this may affect many things in the relation.
I am not insinuating that the very elderly men should go in for the very tender and innocent girls. If this happens it would be a father-daughter relationship. Some older men think that getting married to very young and innocent girls guarantees their leadership and control over these girls. This is true just for a while because as years are passing she outgrows her innocence and tenderness. Before long she is a full fledged woman, and the things the older man thought he had evaded begin to happen paving way for trouble.
In a relationship, there must be someone to take the lead even when we talk of gender balance. Biblically, this leadership has been conferred on men. This has been tacitely expressed by CECE who holds that a woman whose husband is older, has some advantages. I want to add by saying that its only someone who can add value to your life, who can assume this leadership role because most of the time it comes with age.
Please let us forget we are in Africa where we have been trained to respect elderly persons to the maximum. As such if the bride is older than the groom in the african context, it may really be difficult for him to exercise his leadership role and earn the respect of his bride.
Above all, the idea of indiscriminate age is western. We are still trying to copy it and so may not work smoothly when copied out of context.
CECE holds that 10yrs difference is too much. I agree with that. Though we may overlook some variance in age, but i think more than 10yrs difference is exaggeration because this may mean two generations apart!
MYA has added the jewel on the the crown by saying that this age indiscrimination may work for one person and may not work for another. In essence, she is stating that life has gotten no formula , therefore if the bride and the groom understand some of these fundamental issues raised and decide to forge ahead irrespective of age, there is no problem with the union. WE WISH THEM THE BEST!
Experience has shown that this type of marriage exists in churches where faithful believers always carry God along in every of their decisions. When complications stem up, they believe God is in control and their faith carries them through the challenges to a safe haven.
May you all stay blessed till I hear from you again
Everything is about choices. As long as minors or underage persons are not involved in this kind of relationship issue, no one should complain about another's choice of a partner.
Best wishes, Osai
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The invitation can be in the shape of a basketball.
At the Party:
A pickup game at the local park. One of the parents can video tape the action to be played while lunch is being served. Pinata in the shape of the ball.
Food & Drink:
Set up a mini concession stand to serve hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and soda pop.
Divide the group into two teams and have a sports trivia contest. This may be the only time I suggest a video, but there are a number of very funny sport blooper tapes available. This can be played while they have their lunch. A skills competition – free throw, trick shooting.
Loot Bag:
Trading cards, sport water bottle, shoelaces with their favorite team's logo.
Brian says If You Want To Go All Out…
Hire the local sports team to offer a sports clinic. Advertise the event, sell the television rights for pay-per-view and charge admission to people who want to watch. Negotiate merchandise fee with supplier.

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Final 4 2012: Rick Pitino's Edginess Gives Louisville Cardinals AdvantageMarch 25, 2012
Rick Pitino is a great college basketball coach, and his edginess is what gives the Louisville Cardinals an advantage in the Final Four.
They're one step and two wins away from the pinnacle of the college basketball world, and it's Pitino's time to shine.
This is a team that is scrappy, mentally tough and doesn't give up. They say that a team will take on the personality of their head coach. Look no further than Pitino...
Pitino is a coach that is known for his spunk, his personality, and sometimes even his mouth. He's given us a plethora of press-conference bites, angry looks and even a rant or two in his day.
It doesn't matter if you're friend or foe, Pitino's not going to let you get away with anything less than what he expects from you. This goes for his players, other coaches, and of course, the men wearing the striped zebra shirts.
Some may not agree with the way he goes about his business, but there is no doubting that he gets the job done.
The Cardinals came into the 2012 NCAA tournament as a No. 4 seed and seemed to be destined to get bounced out by the powerful No. 1-seeded Michigan State Spartans in the Sweet 16. But, Pitino's defensive-minded Cardinals held MSU to just 44 points on their way to a huge upset, and then followed that up by making an epic comeback against the sharpshooting Florida Gators in the Elite Eight.
Now they are in the Final Four, and there may not be a more dangerous team.
Pitino coaches with a passion and he doesn't give up. That's exactly how I would describe his team.
He's got his guys playing red hot, and he's pushing all the right buttons. If there's a team that I would not want to run into right now, it's the Cardinals.
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Anyone Can Play E9 Pedal Steel Guitar
By Rob Haines
Guitar (Pedal Steel) - Beginning
Composed by Rob Haines. Boxed, Methods. Anyone Can Play. Country. DVD. Duration 116 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21686DVD).
Item Number: MB.21686DVD
5.25 x 7.5 inches.
Anyone Can Play E9 Pedal Steel Guitar is designed for the absolute steel beginner. The course will take you through the very basics of getting started, including the proper way to hold the steel, tuning, changing strings, right and left hand technique as well as licks and positions. Pedal and knee lever configurations, basic music theory and advanced techniques are also discussed. Rob will also cover topics such as the necessary gear and an explanation of how to set-up your pedal steel guitar. You will learn everything you need to know to have a good foundation for further learning. Rob has included many tips and tricks in this DVD which he has acquired in over 30 years of playing professionally.


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Go to the Slow Fish 2016 Website >>
Slow Food New Orleans announces it will host Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans: Gateway to the Americas, March 10-13, 2016 at the Old US Mint and French Market. Slow Fish is Slow Food event that is an international gathering of fishers, scientists, chefs, students and food artisans to address the many environmental, ecological, economic and political challenges that impact fisheries, habitats, oceans, sustainable fishers and cultural seafood systems. Slow Fish has been held every two years in Genoa, Italy. Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans will be the first time the event will be held in the western hemisphere.
Since March is 9 months away and we all need to beat the heat, Slow Food New Orleans is hosting Fish Tales & Cocktails, a by-catch happy hour on Monday July 13 6-8p at L'Entrepot, 527 Julia Street in New Orleans. The event is the first of several events leading-up to Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans: Gateway to the Americas. The happy hour will feature small plates of locally sourced seafood, not normally served in restaurants, prepared by Chefs Dana & Christina Honn of Cafe Carmo, Chef Alex Harrell of Angeline and Chef Michael Doyle of Maurepas Foods. Admission and live music are free with small plates and seasonal cocktails available for purchase.
"Gateway to the Americas" is the theme of Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans. New Orleans was once known as the "Gateway to the Americas" as it is the central port of trade connecting North America with Central and South America. Thus, the theme was selected as both a tribute to New Orleans' history and to invite Slow Fish & Slow Food delegates throughout the Americas to come to New Orleans.
Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans will be both a convening of Slow Fish delegates from around the world and also a public seafood festival. The conference portion of Slow Fish will be held primarily in the Old US Mint. Slow Fish/Slow Food delegates from around the world will gather to discuss issues impacting fisheries and oceans and develop strategies to promote small-scale fisheries and preserve heritage seafood traditions. The festival will be held both on the grounds of the Old US Mint and at the Historic French Market. The festival is designed to engage the public in a celebration of the diversity of fishing and culinary cultures across the Americas to promote the Slow Food mission of Good, Clean and Fair Food for Everyone.
In addition to the conference and festival, Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans will feature a traditional Lenten Friday Night Fish Fry at the French Market, tours of Louisiana's rapidly disappearing wetlands and coast and other events around town and throughout the region.
Slow Food New Orleans recently sent a delegation to Slow Fish 2015 held in Genoa, Italy at the historic Porto Antico. The delegation included Slow Food New Orleans Chair Gary Granata, Chef and Co-Chair Dana Honn and his wife Chef Christina Honn. Chefs Dana & Christina participated in the Chef's Alliance Kitchen and delighted conference attendees with Louisiana Seafood Sauce Piquant served with organic grits and cornbread. Dr. Granata presented "Louisiana is Washing Away" during two separate sessions in which Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans was officially announced. All three delegates participated in several workshops and panels that addressed the many environmental, ecological, economic and political challenges that impact fisheries and sustainable fishers … conversations that will continue at Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans.
For more information, contact:
Gary Granata, PhD, RD – Chair, Slow Food New Orleans
Dana Honn – Co-chair, Slow Food New Orleans
(504) 450-4620


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JERUSALEM (Jul. 26)
The tenth annual American-Israel dialogue bringing together leading American Jewish intellectuals and prominent Israeli thinkers and public figures, will open here next Monday. Foreign Minister Abba Eban will address the opening session. The theme of this year's dialogue is "The Relationship Between Jews and Revolutionary Force."
Participants in the dialogue, sponsored by the American Jewish Congress, will include AJCongress president Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg and Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld, former president; also Prof. Theodore Draper, of Princeton. Israeli panelists will include Yitzhak Ben Aharon, Secretary General of Histadrut; Herut leader Menachem Beigin and author Amos Elon.


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December Trine 2: Director's Cut update will add voice chat
Posted on November 28, 2012 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop
Frozenbyte has revealed plans to update Trine 2: Director's Cut next month. When the patch is made available, players will be able to chat with each other online. The only caveat is that you'll need a headset with a separate mic to take advantage of the functionality.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.


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Through various lineup changes, the band were able to maintain their signature sound and reunited after a hiatus at the Vive Latino festival in 2008. Guerrero was a pioneer in her own right, inspiring many future rockeras in the Mexican Latin alternative scene and beyond. Two of those women, Julieta Venegas and Natalia Lafourcade, were among the many musicians who gathered last December for a fund-raiser aimed at helping to cover the cost of Guerrero's medical treatment. Upon hearing the news of her passing, the two expressed their grief via Twitter (translations mine):
Julieta Venegas: Descansa en paz Rita Guerrero. Te queremos mucho. / (Rest in peace, Rita Guerrero. We love you very much.)
Natalia Lafourcade: Nuestro amor para Rita. Gracias a Rita por tanta inspiración y hermosa músico que nos dejo aparte de lo grande que siempre fue. Amor y luz. / (Our love for Rita. Thank you, Rita, for the inspiration and beautiful music that you left us, aside from being the great person that you always were. Love and light.)
On Saturday, a vigil for Rita Guerrero was held at the University of the Cloister of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in Mexico City. Musicians from Jaguares, Maldita Vecindad and the Vive Latino/Coachella Caifanes reunion were present to pay their respects to an irreplaceable woman.


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September 8, 2008
Community Hospital of Long Beach Hosts Family Day
By From staff; news services
The fourth annual "Come Celebrate Family" event at Community Hospital of Long Beach on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon is offering a day filled with free fun and entertainment.A pancake breakfast will be served. Activities include arts and crafts, an exotic animal exhibit, live music, an interactive booth from the Aquarium of the Pacific, face painting, displays from the Long Beach Police and Fire departments, a health fair and more.
The event is on the rooftop parking structure at the hospital, 1720 Termino Ave. Free parking is available behind the hospital. For information, call 562-494-0764 or visit www.chlb.org.
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Hello, and happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was equal parts productive, as it was fun! As you can see from the title, it also involves a little drinking, but read on to see how I'm a total loser and that I'm 26 going on 105!
Cinco de Mayo falling a Friday is quite truly on of the greatest blessings. Doing our part to celebrate, Jake and I headed over to a local Tex-Mex (okay, so maybe not a "true" celebration) restaurant, Salsas Mexican Grill, for burritos, and get this, $2.50 margaritas! I hardly ever drink any more, but I couldn't pass up that deal! My burrito was delicious, as was my margarita, and we left feeling satisfied with our Cinco de Mayo efforts. After dinner, we went back home and enjoyed a viewing of Moana, and I was so impressed with it! I wish I had seen it in theaters so I could have really enjoyed the animation (the details in that movie are UNREAL), but I really loved the story and the music…also, I now desperately want to go to Hawaii. Anyone wanna pay for that trip? Anyone…?
Jake was working a freelance gig all weekend, so knowing I'd be bored to death if I stayed at the apartment all day, I packed up the dog and headed to my parents for a run around the park with my Dad, and some local errands. We logged a little over four miles, and I wasn't particularly fantastic, but such is the pain of being in your late twenties and feeling like Garbage Lite after just one drink. My dad and I grabbed wings for lunch, and spent most of the afternoon outside with the dogs. Mid afternoon I booked it back to my apartment so I could get ready for dinner with my best friend, Lindsey at Mi Cocina!
We don't get to see each other that often because of crazy schedules (she's a nurse), and the last two times we've tried to get together, one of us had come down with something. Thankfully we were able to meet up for dinner and drinks, where I tried a Skinny Mango Margarita (I'm not quite what makes it "skinny", but dang if that thing didn't taste like fresh pressed juice!), and some brisket tacos! We hung around for nearly two and a half hours (we had a lot of Bravo television programming to discuss), before we parted ways, and I promptly fell asleep shortly after getting home!.
Since Jake had another day of work, I for the most part repeated my Saturday routine again, only this time with three miles because my legs felt SO heavy and awful. Y'all, I really can't hang anymore. I mean, I wasn't hungover by any means, but I can definitely feel a difference in my running performance after a night of drinking versus had I not. I'm going to chalk it up to tequila consumption, because I am more than certain that I would have felt so sluggish had it just been a glass of wine the night before. Oh well. Lesson learned!
After our run, my mom, her best friend, and I had a mini girls day with lunch at Salata, manis and pedis, and some shopping at HomeGoods! I'll touch on this in an upcoming post, but I'm really trying to jazz up our apartment patio for summer so Jake and I can enjoy dinner and drinks (definitely not margaritas) outside, and revamp it into a cute little hang out spot. I picked up some fake succulents, and some citronella candles, and it's on it's way to being a fun little space! After our outing, I spent a few minutes with the dogs before heading back to the apartment to meal prep, and getting ready for the week!
Such a good weekend! I missed having Jake around, but he doesn't have a gig next weekend so hopefully we can make some fun plans (*cough* go see Guardians of The Galaxy *cough*)
Are you a boring light weight like me? (Please tell me I'm not the only one)


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The writing is on the wall for the flash in the pan cargo cult Apple.
The outfit announced that it sold only 33.8 million iPhones in its September quarter, which would be good for any other company that did not pride itself on meteoric growth.
Stock slid by five percent as shareholders realised that things were not going to get better for Apple for a while.
The cocaine nose jobs of Wall Street had thought that Apple would surprise them and say that all the rumours about cutting back on production were untrue.
While chief executive Tim Cook predicted a "really great" holiday season the figures for the last quarter were underwhelming.
Revenues from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan climbed just six percent to $5.7 billion in the quarter, despite the 5C and 5S going on sale in September. This figure was supposed to be much higher and indicate that Apple had cracked the Chinese market.
Overall sales grew by about 24 percent from the previous quarter, or by about $1.1 billion. That was behind the $1.4 billion that Apple managed to tack on in the December quarter of 2012.
Cook, the freshly hatched CEO of Apple, thought results from China were "pretty good" but acknowledged there was room for improvement.
What Cook did not talk about was the balls up the company made launching an overpriced iPhone 5C while restricting supply for the more expensive 5S because of the Bosch effect, as we revealed here.
Apple expected revenues of $55 billion to $58 billion this quarter. Wall Street thought that would be about right, but they were being gloomy about Apple's prospects.
Gross profit margin for the fourth quarter ended September was 37 percent, down from 40 per cent a year ago. That was roughly level with analysts' average 36.9 percent forecast.
Apple is finding it very hard to see off its rivals. Strategy Analytics estimated on Monday that Apple's market share slipped to 13.4 percent in the calendar third quarter from 15.6 percent previously, while Samsung led with 35.2 percent.
Vassilis Tziokas, Marketing Manager, Upstream said that If Apple wants a larger slice of the smartphone pie, it will need to think long and hard about its current strategy.
"Holding onto its premium brand status has so far served the company well, particularly in the West, but now all eyes are on the emerging markets where smartphone use is set to grow at exponential levels," he said.


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A-Basin 5/25/08
26 May, 2008
K and I made it back up to A-Basin, met up with TJ and enjoyed a day in the sunshine on the mountain. It was busier since today was a Beer Festival at A-Basin. Luckily TJ's friends had a spot on the beach right by a couple guys like Dan and Pat. Got introduced to others and made turns with some new people. One funny moment was meeting Damian out from New York who actually came across my blog a few days earlier…small world eh!
We took a couple laps but really conditions were super slushy compared to yesterday and a lot busier.
The first set up was my board with a cone after that was easy to jump over or just bonk.
The second set up was my board, the cone and another board.
K took out the mustachio gloves today, while I rocked the Pow women's skinny gloves which really are a perfect fit for my hands.
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June 03, 2008
Hey. This is Damian (from NY) as mentioned in this post. I had a ton of fun that day, hope you did too. Great blog, I'll definitely be checking it out more.
June 09, 2008
Thanks Damian! Such a funny moment to meet you on the mountain and you had checked out the blog! Take it easy!


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Two babies babble at each other.
- The definition of babble is words or sounds that are not understandable.
The first sounds that a baby makes are an example of babble.
- Babble is defined as to utter words or sounds without meaning or that are not understandable.
An example of babble is for a baby to make noises without producing any recognizable words.
intransitive verb-·bled, -·bling
- to make incoherent sounds, as a baby does; prattle
- to talk foolishly or too much; blab
- to make a low, bubbling sound, as a brook does when flowing over stones
Origin of babbleMiddle English bablen; akin to Norwegian bable, Swedish babbla, German babbeln, to prattle, Classical Latin balbutire, to stammer, Sanskrit balbuthah, stammerer: of echoic origin, originally
- to say indistinctly or incoherently
- to say foolishly or unadvisedly; blab
- confused, incoherent talk or vocal sounds
- foolish or meaningless talk
- a low, bubbling sound
verbbab·bled, bab·bling, bab·bles
- To utter a meaningless confusion of words or sounds: Babies babble before they can talk.
- To talk foolishly or idly; chatter: "As I babbled on … I did not notice that my parents, in the front seat, had fallen completely silent" ( Oliver Sacks )
- To make a continuous low, murmuring sound, as flowing water.
- To utter rapidly and indistinctly: "Toward the end he babbled old stories, randomly cobbled together" ( Julia Whitty )
- To blurt out impulsively; disclose without careful consideration.
- Inarticulate or meaningless talk or sounds.
- Idle or foolish talk; chatter.
- A continuous low, murmuring sound, as of flowing water.
Origin of babbleMiddle English babelen
(third-person singular simple present babbles, present participle babbling, simple past and past participle babbled)
- (intransitive) To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds; as, a child babbles.
- (intransitive) To talk incoherently; to utter unmeaning words.
- (intransitive) To talk much; to chatter; to prate.
- (intransitive) To make a continuous murmuring noise, as shallow water running over stones.
- Hounds are said to babble, or to be babbling, when they are too noisy after having found a good scent.
- To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat, as words, in a childish way without understanding.
- To disclose by too free talk, as a secret.
From Middle English babelen, from Old English *bæblian, also wæflian ("to talk foolishly"), from Proto-Germanic *babalōną ("to chatter"), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰa-bʰa-, *baba- ("to talk vaguely, mumble"). Cognate with Old Frisian babbelje ("to babble"), Old Norse babbla ("to babble") (Swedish babbla), Middle Low German babbelen ("to babble"), Dutch babbelen ("to babble"), German pappeln and babbeln ("to babble").


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Persuasive negotiation and discounting: If you are in sales there are plenty of opportunities to learn from the people that you buy from and every transaction that you make. Many times the people you work with ask for a discount or a concession and then there are times that some buyers do not ask for either. So what is your negotiation strategy when the potential client asks for a discount off of your price?
That's right have you thought up front about what your persuasive negotiation strategy is?
Now most of the time sales people or even those who persuade like an expert have the buyer ask for a discount or a concession on the price.
A standard discount for some is to use a set percentage but that may be a mistake. The reason using a standard discount may be a problem is because it seems too thought out and it also looks like it's a standard. Because the discount seems standard can trigger some issues in the mind of a buyer and that creates issues for you.
If you telegraph what you do or what your "play" is the buyer knows what you are up to and then because of that they know how to play you or take your ability to negotiate out.
Now if you are in sales the chances are good you are paid on commissions and your job is to persuade effectively so that you make the most out of each transaction and bring the most back to your company.
Persuasive negotiating like and an expert
The problem and challenge of using a set flat percentage like 5% is that for one it may seem like it's too large of a number to take off of a product and or service. If there is an exact 5% there is a chance for another flat 5% and that is where your problem is.
When you use a number or percentage that is less you have a chance of not having the buyer think that there is another flat rate discount or negotiation round to go through. Now that most volleys or going back and forth for an item usually go through 3 rounds, sometimes more and then sometimes less.
So once again what is your strategy for working around the flat percentage rate along with not giving up too much money for your product, service and or company the company that you work for? Or in another way what type of discounts will you work out in advance so that you know what you are up against.
Now if 5% is too much of a discount and it doesn't seem like your prices are tight just how much can you discount and still seem like it is enough for the buyer to move forward?
The answer is anything less than 5% but with a fraction added to the number.
So you may choose something like 4.37% because it sounds and is more exact.
Now you also have a few more things going for you when you must work out some details with the buyer. If you have an exact number like 4.37% to work with then if you need to go through a next round of negotiation to get the buyer to move forward you can choose a next percentage like 3.12%. If you have the need to go through a third go round of negotiation then the next number or multiplier that you would be able to use like .89% .
Persuasive power of getting agreements
No matter what type of product or service that you sell or provide if you are going through negotiations its best to secure that you are going to get a decision for doing so. Now this may sound like it's a basic item that should not need to be covered but it is. You must always secure a decision that you will get a "yes" or "no" so that the buyer doesn't give you the "I wanna think about it" funny business or use an excuse of having to talk to someone.
In order to make sure that you get the commitment up front you have to explain the terms of you negotiating the price and or concessions. Having a person answer with "I will get back to you" should have been discussed before and should not be an acceptable answer.
Persuasive negotiating and dangers
Now any time that you work out a persuasive negotiation strategy in advance there are a few dangers:
- · The persuasive negotiation doesn't feel real so it doesn't work
- · The persuasive negotiation is too complicated so it doesn't work
When you work with others in a business setting if you seem too polished you will build automatic resistance against you and your message. The setting mist be comfortable in order to make this process work.
Now when the sales process or negotiations are too complicated it's difficult to be flexible and make the necessary considerations that you could do if things were a bit easier.
In order for your persuasive negotiations to be effective you will have to work the numbers out a few times. Beside having a routine number for discounts you may want to have items that you can throw in as part of what you do instead of discounting possibly upgrades but once again get your commitments up front while you still have some power.
Learning how to persuade others takes time and planning but you also need the right tool to learn the principals of influence.
As always I would like to thank you in advance for your comments and or questions about persuasive negotiating.
Now go implement!
Scott Sylvan Bell
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These shelving units are still versatile and useful, with minimal chips and scratches (remarkable considering their age!). They would be great in a kid's room, but could really work anywhere.
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10966 E GRANDVIEW Way #1902, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6 | 1
Sq. Ft.: 14,512
Type: Single Family Home
Listing #5419373
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Masterfully designed residence in the acclaimed Silverleaf exudes the authentic feel of a Mediterranean villa one could only find on Lake Como. Handpicked finishes and details flow through out the home to exude a genuine character while tastefully maintaining the feeling of a home: marble, stone & wood flooring, bathrooms, & fireplaces; vaulted, cross beamed, & coffered ceilings; rich wood cabinetry; room-like walk-in closets with boutique style built-ins; imported stone counter tops; large living spaces for entertaining encourage indoor/outdoor living with retractable and sliding doors to access veranda patios such as the great room, games room, theatre room, bar, & outdoor great room. Additionally, the den, wine room, bonus area/ loft, and upper deck with fireplace are perfect forAdditionally, the den, wine room, bonus area/ loft, and upper deck with fireplace are perfect for smaller gatherings. A gourmet kitchen stands as the heart of the home with top of the line appliances a gourmet would envy, two islands for prep space and breakfast bar, and commercial sized refrigerator and freezer. The master suite is its own wing with a private seating room, bedroom, deluxe bathroom, dual walk-in closets, & 2nd level exercise room & view deck. 6 additional bedrooms are split from the master wing, each with their own bathrooms and closets. The home continues to impress outside with all of the outdoor living spaces flowing towards a sparking pool, spa, putting green, and grass lawn designed to frame the exceptional mountain setting and beyond.
Property Features
Location Information
County: Maricopa
Map Code: K38
Cross Street: Thompson Peak & Windgate Pass Drive
Community: Silverleaf
Latitude: 33.681787
Longitude: -111.845102
Subdivision: Silverleaf
Directions: N on Pima, E on Thompson Peak, E on Windgate Pass Dr to guard who will provide directions to property.
Interior Features
Has Den/Office: yes
Other Rooms: Arizona Room/Lanai, Bonus/Game Room, Exercise/Sauna Room, Family Room, Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn, Great Room, Library-Blt-in Bkcse, Loft, Media Room, Separate Workshop
Master Bathroom Description: 2 Master Baths, Bidet, Double Sinks, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets, Private Toilet Room
Has Dining Room: yes
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Dining in FR, Dining in LR/GR, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal, Other (See Remarks)
Kitchen Description: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Gas, Cook Top Gas, Built-in Microwave, Reverse Osmosis, Multiple Ovens, Walk-in Pantry, Granite Countertops
Has Fireplace: yes
Fireplace Description: 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Firepit, Fireplace Family Rm, Fireplace Living Rm, Fireplace Master Bdr, Gas Fireplace, Other (See Re
Heating: Electric Heat, Gas Heat
Cooling: Refrigeration
Basement Description: Finished, Walkout, Full
Has Basement: yes
Square Feet Range: 5, 001+
Exterior Features
Exterior: Balcony/Deck(s), Circular Drive, Covered Patio(s), Childrens Play Area, Gazebo/Ramada, Other (See Remarks), Patio, Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s), Built-in BBQ
Architecture: Other (See Remarks), Spanish, Santa Barbara/Tuscan
Manufacturer: Custom
Roof: All Tile
Septic or Sewer: Sewer - Public
Water: City Water
Utilities: APS, SW Gas
Parking Description: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Electric Door Opener, Extnded Lngth Garage, Separate Strge Area, Tandem Garage, Dir Entry frm Garage
Garage Spaces: 6
Fencing: Block, View/Wrought Iron
Has a Pool: yes
Pool Description: Heated Pool, Pool - Private
Has Golf Course: yes
Is a Horse Property: No
Lot Size: 1 - 1.9 Acres
Energy Features: Energy/Green Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Multi-Zones
Elementary School: Copper Ridge Elementary School
Jr. High School: Copper Ridge Elementary School
High School: Chaparral High School
Additional Information
Special Listing Conditions: N/A
New Financing: Cash, Conventional, VA
Property Type: SFR
Dwelling Type: Single Family - Detached
# of Interior Levels: 3
Year Built: 2010
Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Drink Wtr Filter Sys, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Intercom, Other (See Remarks), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Softener Owned
HOA Fee: 334.4
HOA Frequency: Monthly
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Lot, City Light View(s), Hillside Lot, Mountain View(s), North/South Exposure, Community Pool, Community Pool Htd, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Guarded Entry, Gated Community, On-Site Guard, Golf Course, Comm Tennis Court(s), Children's Playgrnd, Biking/W
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Doing less with less in Holliston
Building Inspector Peter Tartakoff said he would be unable to pay someone to cover the office when the department's secretary is on vacation.
Youth and Family Services Director Margaret Fitzpatrick said her department may have
to institute a fee for the department's court diversion program, which allows some first-time
juvenile offenders to avoid the court system by performing community service and attending counseling sessions.
Highway Superintendent Tom Smith said his department would have to cut back on
Those would be the effects, the three department heads told selectmen last week, of a 4.5 percent budget cut on their departments. The Finance Committee, however, has said the cuts are necessary to help the town make ends meet for the 2009 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
Expect the debate to continue.
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For Sale Avida Tower...
₱ 2,500,000.00
₱ 2,800,000.00
Size of Development 11,155 sqm
Project Type High-rise residential development
Location Brgy. Buayang Bato, Mandaluyong (formerly RFM)
Unit Mix 1BR, 2BR, 3BR
Number of Buildings 2 (North and South)
Number of Floors 40-41 Residential; 5 Basement Parking
Sheridan Towers Location & Vicinity Map
The atmosphere here at Sheridan Towers gives off a vibe that's free and outgoing. You'll find nearby spots that are great for hang-outs. So even if you're wearing a tie or a suspender, or even sporting a blazer, all frills loosen up in this sweet abode. It is also in close proximity with the hottest lifestyle hubs and business centers such as Makati and Ortigas, so the fun, it all seems, will roll the clock all day and night.
Designed with Lumiventt technology that maximizes natural light and ventilation, Sheridan Towers offers an atmosphere where your free spirit will always feel real good to be home.
Building Features
Property Management Office
Laundry Station
Water Station
Convenience Store
Mail Room
Business Center
Electrified Perimeter Fence
Full back-up power
24/7 security
Building Turnover Date
South November 2018
North May 2020
Designed with Lumiventt technology that maximizes natural light and ventilation, Sheridan Towers offers an atmosphere where your free spirit will always feel real good to be home.
Sheridan Towers North Price Range
Flexible terms plus discounts for installment buyers! Maximum discounts for 100% cash buyers!
1BR A 36.5 sqm P2.8M P3.2M
1BR B 38.5 sqm P2.7M P3.1M
1BR C 28 sqm P2.1M P2.4M
2BR A 66.5 sqm P4.1M P4.5M
2BR B 56.5 sqm P3.4M P3.4M
2BR C 56.5 sqm P3.4M P3.4M
2BR D 62 sqm P4.6M P4.6M
3BR A 79.5 sqm P5.1M P5.5M
3BR B 75 sqm P5.1M P5.1M
Parking 12.5 sqm P750K P870K
Outdoor Amenities
Lap Pool
Leisure Pool
Kiddie Pool
Tree Court
Basketball Court / Playcourt
Al Fresco Lounge Area
View Deck
Pool Deck
Children's Playground
Sky Park / Roof Deck
Landscaped Gardens
Pool Shower Area
Indoor Amenities
Fitness Gym
Function Hall
Game Area
Reception Lobby
Children's Recreation Space / Daycare
Sky Lounge
Lumiventt Technology
Landscaped Atriums
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In a special report, The Washington Post said that papers found in Osama bin Laden's compound indicated that he was plotting attacks on President Barack Obama and Gen. David Petraeus.
The plan would have involved organizing special cells in Afghanistan and Pakistan to attack aircrafts carrying the President and Gen. Petraeus. Bin Laden said, "The reason for concentrating on them is that Obama is the head of infidelity and killing him automatically will make (Vice President Joe) Biden take over the presidency. … Biden is totally unprepared for that post, which will lead the U.S. into a crisis. As for Petraeus, he is the man of the hour … and killing him would alter the war's path."
Officials from the Obama administration said on Friday that the plot was never considered a serious threat.
More on GlobalPost: Afghan prison rebuked for vaginal searches
ABC News confirmed the papers and a national security official downplayed the plot, telling ABC that bin Laden wanted to kill as many innocent people as possible. The official said, "Al Qaeda's capabilities did not match bin Laden's intent. Leading up to and since bin Laden's death we know that Al Qaeda's capacity to pull off those types of complex attacks has been greatly diminished, and that bin Laden himself spent much of his time brooding and providing guidance that often fell on deaf ears."
More on GlobalPost: Afghan massacre suspect was drinking, reports say
According to The Post, bin Laden wrote to Atiyah Abd al-Rahman that he was hoping Ilyas Kashmiri could carry out the attacks. Kashimiri was killed in a drone attack a month after bin Laden's death.
The Telegraph also reported that bin Laden was concerned with Al Qaeda's image. He noted that the Obama administration's reframing of the war from a "war on terror" to a war against Al Qaeda had damaged its image among Muslims. The group was apparently hoping to launch an attack on the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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TOWN OF DUNKIRK, Wis. (AP) — Police have arrested a Stoughton man suspected of supplying the heroin that caused a fatal overdose in Dane County.
Sheriff's deputies and emergency medical workers were called late Friday to the Town of Dunkirk after a 25-year-old man was found unconscious inside his home. The man was taken to a hospital, but despite lifesaving efforts, including the emergency heroin antidote Narcan, he was pronounced dead.
Authorities say they found evidence of heroin use in the home and arrested the 26-year-old suspect Monday. He's in jail on a probation hold. Investigators are waiting for the medical examiner's report and toxicology results to determine additional charges.


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Discussion in 'Video Games' started by Alex1939, Jul 6, 2014.
CJ right?
Alex is funny
Alex is funny off his meds again.
No this is standard Alex behavior
It's still Hillis.
If they want to make it accurate then cj would have the lowest break tackle rating ever.
Corey Dillon
That would be the worst player, seeing as he's not available.
That's the joke
Rodney Thomas would probably be worse.
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I'm a bit of a stickler for transitions. When I'm reading, I like to go smoothly from one thought to the next and one scene to another. If the prose is too choppy, it jars me out of the story and I have difficulty getting back into it.
Transitions aren't just about scenes, however. How you go from paragraph to paragraph is just as important, and often more so, because the reader doesn't expect to be jarred in the middle of text. A scene break is a break, so they know things are changing. But change in the middle with no warning and you risk losing them.
Let's look at this from the top down.
Chapter Transitions
How a chapter ends should entice the reader to turn the page and move on. If you end on a climax or major "oh no!" moment, but then start the next chapter in a new location or time, your reader might wonder what the heck they missed (dual perspectives don't apply here, as that's the norm). Think of chapter endings like a hand off during a relay race. One chapter ends and it gives the next chapter the baton to run with the idea.
When ending your chapters, consider:
- What do you want readers to take with them to the next chapter?
- What do you want them to wonder or worry about?
- What are you teasing them with?
With dual perspectives it's harder, because storylines and locations often change. But think about where you left off during that last POV, and how this new chapter transitions from that. Does it just jump ahead? If so, it might feel episodic. Does it continue right where you left off? If so, it might feel like you've jumped back in time since a whole other chapter (or more) took place while you were away and nothing changed here. You might also think about:
- What mood do you want the reader to carry into the next chapter?
- How are you manipulating the tension or pacing?
- What themes might be continuing?
- How will this transition feel to the reader?
Scene Transitions
How you move from scene to scene is very similar to chapter to chapter. You want readers to follow along, want to know more, and want to read on. Sometimes you'll break the scene and move ahead, other times you'll have a quick line or paragraph that shows the change in location or attitude. Think about:
- What triggers the scene break and how that moves to the next scene?
- Where does the new scene start? Why there?
- Is there a change in time or location? Character?
- Do the stakes or tension rise?
Idea Transitions
Moving from thought to thought and line to line takes more finesse, and this will affect how the story reads--the narrative flow. A big factor here is your stimulus/response. One thought leads to the next. One actions triggers another. Even if you segue into another idea, something made you do it.
If your paragraphs are filled with details that don't actually relate it can feel aimless. Some things to ask:
- Does every paragraph have a point?
- Are there extraneous details that are shoved in because they "have" to be there?
- Are you working too hard to force an idea or line in where it doesn't belong?
- Are your lines leading the reader somewhere?
- When you change ideas, is there something that triggers that idea or does it just change?
Most Common Transition Problems
How did we get here?
A change in location or time without letting the reader know they've moved. This can also be confusing if you jump ahead in time, but aren't clear how much time has passed. Try informing the reading about the shift, either at the end of one scene or the beginning of another.
Where did that come from?
A shift in ideas that comes out of the blue. This often happens when the character needs to realize or remember something for plot reasons, but there's nothing in the text to trigger that realization. Try adding that trigger and showing what makes them suddenly think that.
Get there already
Too much time spent showing the transition. Travel is a common problem area for this type, with the character moving from one place to another, and often describing everything they see along the way. In fact, this is sometimes the only reason why they travel. It's just an excuse to describe the setting. Try breaking the scene and just moving to when the next thing happens.
Thoughts on Surprises
Sometimes you want something to happen out of the blue and be a shock. If the point is to be unexpected, then be unexpected. You don't have to make every single thing flow smoothly into the other, as long as the story flow keeps the reader hooked and does what you want it to do.
The smoother your transitions are, the smoother your prose will read, and your reader will flow seamlessly into the next cool scene or idea you have planned for them.
Do you think about how you transition between scene and ideas? Have you ever gotten feedback about choppy writing and didn't know how to fix it?
Looking for tips on planning, writing, or revising your novel? Check out one of my books on writing: Planning Your Novel: Ideas and Structure, a self-guided workshop for planning or revising a novel, the companion Planning Your Novel Workbook, Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft, your step-by-step guide to revising a novel, and the first book in my Skill Builders Series, Understanding Show Don't Tell (And Really Getting It).
Janice is also the founder of Fiction University, a site dedicated to helping writers improve their craft. Her popular Foundations of Fiction series includes Planning Your Novel: Ideas and Structure, a self-guided workshop for planning or revising a novel, the companion Planning Your Novel Workbook, Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft, your step-by-step guide to revising a novel, and the first book in her Skill Builders Series, Understanding Show Don't Tell (And Really Getting It).
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Both starting pitchers are in the bullpen warming up, and players are running and playing catch to get loose for Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. The Rangers can clinch the AL pennant with a victory today. C.J. Wilson will oppose CC Sabathia in a rematch of the opener, the only game the Yankees have won so far.
Due up for Rangers (with playoff averages): Elvis Andrus (.317), Michael Young (.256), Josh Hamilton (.212).
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'Silent Killer: Cruel Lessons, Critical Practices' set for Sept. 13
Published 12:13 am, Tuesday, September 10, 2013
To promote sepsis awareness, the event "Silent Killer: Cruel Lessons, Critical Practices" will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston.
According to a press release from the Texas Medical Center, "The event will feature a panel discussion with medical experts in the field of sepsis and patient and family stories. Healthcare workers and the general public are invited to attend this free event to learn more. Free lunch will be provided."
The University of Texas Medical School is at 6431 Fannin St.
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I wrote a blog post in 2011 about Little Golden books, but when I saw that they were celebrating their 75th birthday, I thought it was time to do a little revisiting of these wonderful books.
Most of us probably had at least a few of these treasures on our book shelves since well over two billion copies of Little Golden Books have sold in the last 75 years. Before Little Golden Books, most children's books tended to be expensive. They were also usually large volumes and didn't fit well the hands of children.
Leonard Marcus wrote The Golden Legacy: The Story of the Golden Books. He says the printers, publishers, writers and artists who brought Golden Books to the market had a lofty goal — they wanted to "democratize children's books," making them both affordable and accessible. To that end, they were sold in department stores, train stations, drugstores and supermarkets.
"Kids would come with their parents," Marcus says. "And they'd be sitting in the shopping cart and they'd reach out to the rack and grab a book. And the mother, the father, would look at it and see that it was only 25 cents and they'd put it in the cart. And that would happen over and over again."
So, let's take a little golden quiz to see how much you know about your first book friends. (Be careful. The books pictures may or may not be the correct answer.)
1. In what year did Little Golden Books first hit the shelves?
a.) 1936
b.) 1942
c.) 1950
2. Who published Little Golden Books?
a.) Simon & Schuster
b.) Scholastic
c.) Penquin
3. Which of the following books were one of the original twelve titles released?
a.) The Poky Little Puppy
b.) Old Mc Donald's Farm
c.) The Three Bears
4. How much did Little Golden Books originally cost?
a.) 25 cents
b.) 50 cents
c.) $1.00
5. Which Little Golden Book came with a bandage glued to the right side of the title page?
a.) Goodbye Tonsils
b.) Nurse Betty Gives a Shot
c.) Dr. Dan, The Bandage Man
6. In the 1950's, many top-selling Little Golden Books centered around what topic?
a.) The space program
b.) Popular television shows
c.) Disney characters
7. In what year was a permanent exhibit created for Little Golden Books at the Smithsonian?
a.) 1982
d.) 1992
e.) 2002
8. Which Little Golden book has become controversial and is also one of the most valuable to collectors?
a.) Little Mommy
b.) My Little Golden Book About God
c.) Little Black Sambo
9. How can you tell if your Little Golden Book is a valuable first edition?
a.) A letter "A" at the end of the string of letters on the books first two pages
b.) A Roman numeral on the title page shows the printing date
c.) The letter "R" appears on the back of cover
10. A lot of 510 vintage Little Golden Books recently sold on eBay for how much?
a.) $250
b.) $475
c.) $900
Bonus Question: What Little Golden Book is the top-selling children's book of all time?
1. Little Golden Books were first sold in 1942 (b) in department stores.
2. Simon & Schuster (a) , along with Western Printing, published the titles. In just five short months, they'd sold 1.5 million copies.
3. One of the original 12 titles was The Poky Little Puppy (a). Today nearly 15 million copies of the book have been sold.
4. Little Golden Books originally cost just 25 cents (a). This was a great bargain for families as most children's books were $2 to $3 at the time. Today, a little Golden Book costs $2.99.
5. Dr. Dan, The Bandage Man (c) came with six Johnson & Johnson Band-aids glued on the title page. It's first printing was 1.75 million—the largest first printing of any Little Golden Book up to 1951.
6. In the mid-1950's, Little Golden Books centered around children's television shows (b) like "The Roy Rogers Show", "Howdy Doody", "The Lone Rangers", and "Captain Kangaroo".
7. Little Golden Books received a permanent exhibit at the Smithsonian in 1992 (b). It was the year of their "golden" anniversary—50 years!
8. The most controversial Little Golden Books was Little Black Sambo. (c) I had a copy of it as a child and it was one of my favorites. However, the word "sambo" is considered a racial slur in some countries and the book has been one of the most controversial books in existence. In 2004, Little Golden Books released a new version titled The Boy and the Tigers. The boy in it is called Little Ranjani. Today, a first edition regularly brings values of $150 or more.
9. You can often tell if your Little Golden Book is a first edition by checking the first two pages for a series of letters. If that series ends in "A", it's a first edition, a "B" it's a second, and so on. In 1991, they began using Roman numerals. (a)
10. The lot of 510 vintage Little Golden Books sold for $900. (c) Today, most vintage copies sell for $15 or less, so collecting them is still affordable.
Bonus: It's The Poky Little Puppy, selling over 15 million copies.
Through my collection of Little Golden Books, I went camping with Tommy, learned to train puppies, read bedtime stories, and learned to mutter, "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can" when faced with difficult times.
Still, my all time favorite Little Golden Book was Heidi. I absolutely loved the illustrations of the mountains, of Heidi and her grandfather, and of the floral wreaths Heidi made to drape around the necks of the goats. I read the book over and over.
But what made these books so popular? First of all was the cost. Mom's could pop for them at the grocery or department store and bring home a surprise. Second, the bright colorful pictures drew you in every time. Many people say they remember the pictures better than the stories.
Third, you could collect them. Let's face it. We all love a collection, especially when we're kids. Fourth, they were short. Moms would take the time to read them to their children and when kids began reading themselves, they could easily master them. Last and most important, they told timeless stories, and story is the most powerful tool in the world.
So, which Little Golden Books do you recall? Which little golden treasures lined your shelves? How'd you do on the quiz? Curious minds want to know, and I'm very curious.


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Welcome to Building a New Narrative on Human Services – a collection of framing research, recommendations, and sample communications designed to help leading voices explain the importance of human services.
This toolkit models the recommendations emerging from a Strategic Frame Analysis® – a multi-method investigation into the communications aspects of a social issue that yields evidence-based, actionable reframing tools and strategies. FrameWorks Institute conducted this research on behalf of the National Human Services Assembly (the Assembly), an association that represents more than 80 of the largest national nonprofit organizations. The reframing research and toolkit are a key part of the Assembly's National Reframing Initiative, which seeks to build public understanding of human services to encourage more vibrant civic participation and deepen support for effective programs. This project is generously funded by the Kresge Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
This toolkit includes three types of content:
When communicating with the public or policymakers, communicators are encouraged to borrow the toolkit language verbatim if desired, or to adapt the examples to the immediate needs of a local communications context. No citations or special permissions are needed for these public-facing applications. For other uses of toolkit materials – such as incorporating these materials into trainings or another communications resource - please refer to FrameWorks Institute's terms of use for guidance on seeking permissions.
For 15 years, FrameWorks Institute research has demonstrated that effective communications can help activate the public's engagement with complex social issues. Our approach seeks to find ways of explaining an issue that can build a broad base of public will for an issue, identifying frames that can build engagement and understanding across lines of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, education, or political affiliation. To learn more about the approach to reframing that informs this toolkit, visit our website.
New to framing? These materials offer a succinct overview.
Public thinking is like a swamp – and it can be hard to get your messages through.
With a map, you can navigate it.
Useful guides to keep communicators on frame.
These materials model how to apply the tested frame elements to your social media communications.
Compares the perspectives of human services experts and ordinary Americans to arrive at a set of priorities for building public understanding.
A MessageBrief drawing from a decade of research on how Americans think about child and youth development, offering new insights and recommendations for communicators.
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|Mediation Program
The Wyoming Agricultural & Natural Resource Mediation Program offers a process to assist Wyoming citizens in resolving their disputes in a way that is voluntary, confidential, low-cost and time-saving.
Mediation is a process that helps disputing parties come together and have an open, honest and confidential discussion about the issues. A trained mediator helps the parties explore options that are available to them and find an end to the conflict through mutually agreed upon solutions. The mediator does not act as a judge, deciding who is right or wrong. The parties themselves control the result of the mediation and any agreement that is developed. Mediation is another tool to help agricultural producers and natural resource managers make wise decisions.
The Wyoming Agriculture & Natural Resource Mediation Program can assist producers and land managers in a wide variety of issues including:
If you are involved in a conflict and wondering if mediation is right for you, please contact Lucy Pauley (information below). All inquiries about mediation are confidential.
What's New!
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A Rancher's Guide to NEPA and Permit Renewals in Wyoming
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To find out more information about the program or to request mediation, contact:
Lucy Pauley, Mediation Coordinator, at (307) 777-8788 or 1-888-996-9278, email: email@example.com
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Site Volunteer
Assist Site Leaders and Instructors with students on-site. Volunteers must be available one or more days a week. Volunteers should expect to work the same days each week as consistency is key. Volunteers will be trained by OWL staff to become proficient on our primary software, MicroWorlds. Other duties include supervising kids at snack and recess time, helping with homework, and being a generally encouraging personality for the kids. A free background check and fingerprinting is provided and mandatory.
Office Volunteer- Data Entry
OpenWorld Learning has to keep rigorous records of donations, organizations with whom we work, student performance, and so on. We need a volunteer to come into the office on a regular basis for a couple of hours to help with database entry. Volunteer will be trained on different databases by staff.
Office Volunteer- Gala Auction Items
OWL's annual Gala and Auction is on October 13th and in the months leading up to the event, we need volunteers to assist with auction item solicitation and documentation. Volunteers will make calls to local restaurants, businesses, and more. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to solicit businesses in person if they prefer. Items need to photographed, have forms created for the event for each item, and logged in our databases.
Events- Gala Committee
The Gala Committee will plan and execute our Annual Gala, our biggest event of the year. Members can work in a variety of capacities including soliciting, picking up, and storing auction items. Other work includes sending thank you notes to benefactors, making center pieces for dining tables, and the general set up of the auction, among others.
Field Trip Host/Career Exploration Panels
Do you work in Tech? Are you a professional programmer, graphic designer, movie maker, roboticist, or something related? Then host a field trip to your business to help inform our students about potential future careers and possibilities available to them in the tech field. Or participate in a career panel at a site to inform students about the work you do and how it relates to what they're learning.
Office Volunteer – Laptop Formatting
OWL receives a large number of donated old computers to be re-purposed and donated to our students who pass the intermediate level. We need volunteer assistance re-imaging laptops and keeping track of inventory. Volunteers will install new operating systems after a brief training with our staff. The work is straightforward but issues can arise so a background in tech is preferred but not necessary.
Office Volunteer- Clerical and General Upkeep
Volunteers will help with general clerical tasks around the office to keep the organization ahead of deadlines and efficient. This can include copy work, invitation stuffing and sending, and organizing databases. Volunteers will also be asked to assist in the organization of the office, especially our basement in which we store our computers, gives away, a variety of materials we use at our schools and camps.
Graphic Design or Coding Presentation
Got a cool skill you think the students would really enjoy seeing, something that makes you unique in your field? Show it off to our students and expand their imaginations for what the skills they're learning can lead them to. Set up a site visit with us!
Office Volunteer- Summer Camp Site Supply
Volunteers are needed to help prep and distribute the many supplies we use at our Summer Camps around the city. This includes gathering materials, replacing those that are missing, and delivering these goods to our numerous sites. There is also room to be creative and come up with ideas for fun, easy crafts or toys that the students can enjoy.
Office Volunteer- Curriculum Development
OWL is looking for a volunteer with teaching experience to help standardize, overlook, and edit our school year and Summer Camp curriculum in conjunction with our team.
Office Volunteer- Marketing Assistant
Work with our Marketing and PR Specialist VISTA to assist with market research, development, and the distribution of marketing materials. Experience in marketing or public relations is preferred. Skills with Photoshop and InDesign also preferred but not necessary.


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Resin bound surfacing specialists StoneSet Australia
Originally renowned for its strong industrial background Newcastle has now become a vibrant city with numerous and diverse cultural activities and many new buildings of architectural merit. Recently added to the list is the new City Campus East development at Northumbria University where concepts designed with environmental sustainability in mind have already won several accolades for both the university and those involved in the project's development.
Resin bound surfacing specialist, StoneSet, are proud to have been associated with this project and to have their materials incorporated in many areas of hard landscaping. Lead landscape architects, SLR Insite, was sufficiently impressed with the surface treatments potential and versatility for it to be utilised extensively to help fulfill a brief that read "provide an imaginative and contemporary landscape setting that is both flexible and adaptable to respond to the changing needs of the university and to promote its status as an international learning centre."
Within the main campus area 4,033m² of 6mm Forest Green/Sterling Silver mix have been laid within pedestrian access areas and also as part of a central feature depicting left and right sides of the brain. A further 10m² of Sterling Silver have been used elsewhere with 42 Tree Pits having been installed as well, using 10mm Sterling Silver.
Whilst the new City Campus East development is of most importance and integral to the university's growth the project also incorporates a new bridge crossing the central motorway, allowing students and local communities access to the existing City Campus.
A striking aspect of its design is the utilisation of StoneSet to create the words, 'Northumbria University' within the footpath. To achieve the desired result StoneSet initially prepared laser cut MDF stencils from the plans as templates with metal edging being formed into position around the MDF to create the characters. At the same time these were filled with 6mm Forest Green for transportation to site where the background colour of 6mm Sterling Silver was then laid up to them. With its 10 year material guarantee StoneSet is confident the resin bound surfacing will have no problem withstanding the bridge's constant traffic flow whilst retaining its pristine appearance.
The third element making use of StoneSet is a landscape 'make-over' for Ellison Courtyard, an area within the original City Campus. The courtyard forms part of the walkway linking existing buildings to the new footbridge and continuing on to City Campus East. Here a mix of 6mm Forest Green and 6mm Sterling blends from each end to give a 50/50 mix at its central point with 10mm Sterling being used for Tree Pits. To quote the University; "the new Ellison Courtyard provides a high quality 'oasis' within the heart of City Campus to be enjoyed by the entire University, community, visitors and others alike."
For SLR Insite the choice of materials had to balance the competing demands of sustainability and longevity and to this end StoneSet was able to source much of its raw material locally. SLR Insite Project Manager, James Brewer commented, "we were looking for a really hard wearing and bright aggregate finish and StoneSet gave us this, and some really crisp edging - I'm very proud with the result and students often comment on the unusual Northumbria lettering."
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Dog Kennel Shade Covers - Kennel Shade Kits
We know that you want your pet to have the best place to live, even tough it has to stay outside.
A Shaden' Things kennel shade cover cools your pet by blocking strong sunbeams during hotter months. In winter, this same shade cover will be the best protection against wind, cold rain and snow. As mentioned before, Shaden' Things has a snow kit for special protection in snow areas. This special kit has a high pitched roof to allow snow to slide off without causing damge to your dog kennel or the kennel roof.
If you are looking for a kennel building for your puppy or kitty, don't forget that most of them do not include kennel roofs, and all of us know that it is very important for our pet to be safe from climate elements while being inside its kennel. Shaden' Things kits are adjustable to any kennel size and the kennel roofs can be assembled in less than one hour. All you have to do is join the tubes together, put the structure on the desired place and then adjust the sun blocker/rain tarp to the roof. Our kennel shade cover kits include all the elements needed for relevant assembly, such as screws, bolts and ball bungees.
Visit kennel cover kits to view our selection of kennel shade covers. We have different models that suits any preference and can be adjusted to your pet's kennel.
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Showstop.org :: Just my own Mini slice of the internet!
Oct 13, 2006
Wow, its been almost 3 years since I did an update to my home page. I think its well over due. I find myself spending some extra time on my site these days since I switched web hosts. My old host, Powweb just wasn't doing the job these days. They sold the company to some corporation in Boston. Well, shortly after the transition, my site runs slow, I get more server errors and just overall bad performance. Things improved a little, but not enough for my tastes. No need to reward failure, so I took my business elsewhere. Heres hoping the new home for my site performs better. One good thing has definately come from the transition. I changed my home page from an older style SHTML file to PHP file. Gotta get with the times!
Anybody that knows me, knows I like the 80s. Not just the music, but all aspects of that decade. Well, a friend of mine posted up a nice story about the 80s. Take a read at this:
When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to
tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were when they were growing up;
what with walking twenty-five miles to school every morning ...uphill BOTH ways... yadda,
yadda, yadda. And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell
I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!


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2 Chainz, a.k.a. Tity Boi, has put in loads of work over the years to get to where he's at today, despite people who may think that he was an "overnight celebrity." All of the work paid off with his latest album, 'Based On A Tru Story', which has landed him a Grammy nomination as well as a certified Gold Plaque to mark his successful journey to date. It's only a matter of time before he's presented with a Platinum Plaque as well.
He was very grateful of this hard-earned honor, and expressed his gratitude to everyone on Twitter.
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