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Yearly Archives: 2014
Ender's Game Movie
Finally watched Ender's Game. Definitely a few liberties, but I think it stuck to the heart of the story fairly well. Was not a bad adaptation.
With that said though, I kind of wish they had shown a few more of the battles (or at least how often they came to Dragon Army) and more of Bean. Not to mention I would have loved to see Dragon Army go from "we are screwed" to "we can do anything" mentality that is in the book and how they moved from hating their assignment to "worshiping" Ender.
Was also hoping for some more Bean story, considering it is supposed to be a movie that is a collaboration between both Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow (the Bean story that takes place concurrently to Ender's Game).
And to much between Petra and Ender. There wasn't that much in the books. More happened between Bean and Petra.
I'll give it a 7.5 out of 10.
Time to Kill Passwords
Disclaimer – I do not work for nor am I being paid to write this article by either LastPass or Yubico or any other party.
Over the last month there have been a dozen different security breaches:
And all of these just from December 2013 through January 2014. Admittedly the CNN and Microsoft breaches were not a release of data, but shows that hackers (in these two cases it looks like it was the SEA or Syrian Electronic Army) are active and using whatever they can to either get your information or spread their message across. Furthermore, using compromised accounts do not seem to be the root of the Target, Nemian Marcus, Michaels, or White Lodging attacks, but a sophisticated malware that was introduced in the Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. The Yahoo attack was simple: get people's account credentials.
What the Microsoft, CNN and Yahoo attacks have in common though, are either getting account information and/or using compromised accounts for malicious intent. We may not be able to easily fight credit card theft without a huge overhaul to all our POS systems, but as individuals we do have control of our web accounts and being able to use a form of two-factor authentication to keep ourselves safe.
In my article I am going to be speaking specifically around YubiKey by Yubico and LastPass. Why? These are the products I currently use, have had no issues and love the easy integration between them.
Password Managers
There are a few dozen different password managers in the world. All have different kinds of features. Most have some kind of plugin that can tie into your favorite web browser. Some have a nice web interface while others have a desktop application. It all depends on what you are really looking for and wanting. For a good article on the different password managers out there, go over to PCMag and read their "The Best Password Managers" article.
I've been using LastPass for over a year now. It stores/creates all my passwords now days and it can do so much more. It can also securely store credit card information, documents, audit yourself and more. Currently I am using it primarily to store my passwords, while having access to them at work or at the local bar using the mobile app.
Besides storing and importing all your current passwords, it is streamlined enough to tell you if you are using that same password with another site (which is a big no-no) as well as an easy to use password generator to help update all those annoying passwords. You can also setup "equivalent domains" for those sites that use the same login credentials but have different URLs (example: amazon.com & audible.com).
You are probably saying right now: "this is all good, but I still need to have a username and password to login to LastPass". Correct, and it will be the only password you ever have to know. It is a lot easier to remember one long complicated password than to remember "which complicated password do I use with Wells Fargo vs Chase?". My current password is over 20 characters long, using special characters, numbers, lower and uppercase letters.
LastPass does have a few issues I have found. Integration with IE doesn't seem to be the best in the world, some websites it cannot determine the username and password boxes and by default they do not have two-factor authentication enabled. For the last point, there are a number of ways to enable two-factor authentication, including a one time password (OTP) by LastPass and various third-party tools.
Conclusion: no matter what password manager you choose, just do it. You only need to know one password and no matter if Yahoo or someone else gets hacked, only THAT account is compromised. They will not be able to get into your Facebook or Twitter accounts. Plus using a password manager lets you have complicated random passwords which cannot be easily brute-forced.
Two-Factor Authentication
There are many options in this area. Google uses their Google Authenticator, Facebook and Twitter can send a one time use code to your phone when you try and login from an unrecognized device. In the corporate environment companies use a special smart card/badge, security token or biometrics. Whenever possible you should use two-factor. More and more sites are rolling this out, so opt-in ASAP!
LastPass can tie into the following methods:
- Card Reader
- Due Security
- Fingerprint Reader
- Google Authenticator
- Grid *
- Microsoft Authenticator
- Sesame *
- Toopher
- Transakt
- YubiKey
* Indicate built-in LastPass options
YubiKey by Yubico
Yubico has a number of options. The one I have is the YubiKey Neo (pictured above). The reason I got this one is has all the standard features, but also has the NFC option. This option is useful if you have an NFC enabled Smartphone, you have LastPass configured to use YubiKey and you want to access your passwords while on the go and are not near a computer.
Yubico has a decent software suite that will let you program your YubiKey for other activities, including enabling two-factor authentication in Windows.
Overall Conclusion
With LastPass and YubiKey together you have a secure place to store random passwords, having different passwords on every site, including adding a little extra protection to your LastPass account. The two working together is incredibly simple. Sign Up with Lastpass, purchase a YubiKey, configure LastPass with a strong password and to use YubiKey as two-factor authentication. After that, everytime you try and log into your LastPass vault it will ask you for your username, password. After you click login, plugin your YubiKey to a spare USB port and tab the little button to send a onetime code to LastPass that will let you finish logging in.
So get out there, get a password manager and keep your passwords secure.
Back into Audio Books
So, after getting out of reading (and not even listening to books in a few years, I finally broke down and loaded up the Ender's Game audio book to listen while sitting in traffic. I forgot how nice it is to listen to when sitting in traffic. Makes commuting so much better with 90% less suck (especially if you enjoy the book).
There were a couple of reasons why Ender's Game. 1) Wanted to hear it again before seeing the movie (even though Orson Scott Card has rewritten the last chapter since my version of the audio book was recorded). 2) I enjoyed it a lot the first time I heard it. 3) Orson Scott Card is a play-write author. What I mean is that when he writes he writes so that his stories are told not read. He has said during an interview that he loves when he hears "I remember when my mom/dad read Ender's Game to me". He also used a dozen other examples and reasons as to why he likes having his stories told and not read. So, in remembrance of this last bullet I listened to it again.
If you have never read/heard Ender's Game, know one thing; you immediately need to start reading the next book (Speaker For The Dead), followed by the next (Xenocide), etc.
Soapbox: follow Orson Scott Card's reasoning and listen to his books. I have partially read Ender's Game (actual reading, not listening) and found the presentation MUCH better when listening to it. There is something about his way of writing that makes his stories better told vs. read.
To help get my crave of space adventure, while idling in traffic, and for better sound (shhh, I previously downloaded all these books….) I broke down and joined audible with their 30-day free trial. Signing up was easy, and getting my free book was just as easy. Quickly downloaded the app to my phone and downloaded the book. You can even download these audio books to your any of your Kindles and it uses whisper sync to sync your location across all devices (huge plus!),
The app itself is nice and simple and reminds me a little of the Amazon Kindle app (as it should!). You can easily get to whatever chapter you need to, backup, pause, all the normal stuff.
If you are a big book reader, but just cannot find the time, I have to say, GET AUDIBLE! I have been listening to books driving, walking and when doing some light work at work. I upgraded one level on my subscription, so I pay $23/month. With this subscription I get two book credits each both to download books. So doing the math, each audio book comes out to $11.50 which is about a $9 savings when you look at the full price of the audio book.
It may just save your sanity when you are stuck in traffic at 5pm on a Friday afternoon.
Hmmm… I seem to have rambled… all well.
Correct Database Issue #144 – Corrupted Table
I came across an interesting problem recently where one of my MySQL tables became corrupted and the automated repair feature was not able to fix it. It was a non-critical table so the website still mostly functioned, but it did limit some functionality. I had a backup, but it was a few days old and I had just recently made a lot of changes that impacted that particular table. So after searching for a hour I was finally able to find the issue and resolve it without needing root access to the server (which I don't have).
Note: there are a number of reasons a MySQL table can become corrupted and I have not yet diagnosed what caused the issue for me. It could be anything from a hard disk failure to a software issue.
- I host everything with bluehost.com
- I have shell access, but do not have root access – IMPORTANT
- I have full access to phpMyAdmin and the MySQL Databases
The Error
Here is the error I was seeing in phpMyAdmin (sanitized of course)
#144 - Table './<database>/<tablename>' is marked as crashed and last (automatic?) repair failed
Nice cryptic error.
The Resolution
I logged into the shell interface using putty and logged into the database:
$ mysql -u <username> -p
Replace <username> with your database username. After pressing enter it will prompt you for your password. After logging into MySQL we need to select the database that contains the corrupted table:
mysql> use <database>
Again, replace <database> with the name of the database. You should see a confirmation message of "Database changed". Now let's check the table that is causing the issue:
mysql> check table <tablename>;
As before, replace <tablename> with the name of the suspected table. You should get output similar to:
+--------------------------------------+-------+----------+---------------------------------------------------+ | Table | Op | Msg_type | Msg_text | +--------------------------------------+-------+----------+---------------------------------------------------+ | database.tablename | check | warning | Table is marked as crashed and last repair failed | | database.tablename | check | warning | Size of datafile is: 20652 Should be: 19564 | | database.tablename | check | error | Key in wrong position at page 14336 | | database.tablename | check | error | Corrupt | +--------------------------------------+-------+----------+---------------------------------------------------+ 4 rows in set (0.02 sec)
This is definitely the problem table. Now to run the command repair command:
mysql> repair table <tablename>;
You should get output similar to:
+--------------------------------------+--------+----------+----------------------------------------------------+ | Table | Op | Msg_type | Msg_text | +--------------------------------------+--------+----------+----------------------------------------------------+ | database.tablename | repair | info | Delete link points outside datafile at 18580 | | database.tablename | repair | info | Found block that points outside data file at 18908 | | database.tablename | repair | info | Found block that points outside data file at 18924 | | database.tablename | repair | info | Found block that points outside data file at 19064 | | database.tablename | repair | info | Delete link points outside datafile at 20152 | | database.tablename | repair | status | OK | +--------------------------------------+--------+----------+----------------------------------------------------+ 6 rows in set (0.00 sec)
Looks like everything is resolved, but run the check command again to verify. You should get something similar to:
+--------------------------------------+-------+----------+----------+ | Table | Op | Msg_type | Msg_text | +--------------------------------------+-------+----------+----------+ | database.tablename | check | status | OK | +--------------------------------------+-------+----------+----------+ 1 row in set (0.01 sec)
And that is it. I logged back into phpMyAdmin and everything seems to be working like a charm. All-in-all a scary error that was easy to fix.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio --- Jon Diebler hit 7 of 8 shots behind the arc while scoring 27 points, leading top-ranked Ohio State to a 93-65 victory over No. 10 Wisconsin on Sunday.
Freshman Jared Sullinger added 22 points, William Buford had 18 and David Lighty 13 for the Buckeyes (29-2, 16-2 Big Ten), who got back at the Badgers (23-7, 13-5) for a painful loss a month ago.
After that defeat, Sullinger said a fan spit in his face and Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan added, "We won the game. Deal with it."
Ohio State hit 6 of 7 3-pointers Sunday while building a 15-point halftime lead -- and never let up.
The Buckeyes had clinched the outright Big Ten title a day earlier thanks to No. 6 Purdue's 67-65 upset loss at Iowa.
As the game ended, a capacity crowd chanted, "Deal with it. Deal with it."
Ohio State hit 14 of 15 3-pointers in the game and shot 68 percent from the field.
In Knoxville, Tenn., Brandon Knight scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half, and Kentucky beat Tennessee.
The Wildcats (22-8, 10-6 Southeastern Conference) finished second in the East to clinch a first-round bye for the tournament and earned only their second SEC road win of the season.
The Volunteers (18-13, 8-8) could have finished second in the East by beating Kentucky but dropped to fifth. This is their first season with eight home losses since 1994-95.
Terrence Jones had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Darius Miller also scored 15.
Tobias Harris led Tennessee with 18 points.
In St. Louis, Aaron Carter scored 15 points and Indiana State held top seed Missouri State to 30.5 percent shooting in a victory in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament final.
Jake Kelly hit two clinching free throws with 1.4 seconds to go for the third-seeded Sycamores (20-13), who earned their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2001.

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checked out the older threads that were around a year old (i guess people like fresh fish in the summer ;)) and found this one to be along the lines of what i need (http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...) except that anywhere bounded by bathurst, front, church and bloor is where i'm looking right now.
i'd like to know the best place to pick up a WHOLE fish that's been nicely cleaned. i'm not exactly eagre to spend a load of money on it, but if you can convince me that the quality will be of such a remarkable difference... you win.
also, suggestions on types of fish for grilling would be fantastic. i'm aiming for high fat fish to keep it moist.


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Dundee United manager Peter Houston described Saturday's rout of Stranraer as a complete performance.
The Tannadice club dismantled their opponents to book their place in the fifth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup thanks to a Johnny Russell hat-trick and a brace by Jon Daly.
Houston said: "It was a complete performance against a plucky Stranraer side. They worked very hard against us and it is not every day that they will play against a team like Dundee United.
"It was a hard one for them and if some of their young players learn from today then they have done well."
Houston added: "The most important thing is being in the next round of the cup. Arbroath scored a late goal against Celtic and that is the kind of thing that can happen in cup football.
"Stranraer is a long journey – four and a half hours from Dundee on Friday – but the boys were switched on today. I think that is the biggest thing; making sure they were switched on and knowing they were going to have to win the battle."
Russell opened the scoring after 13 minutes when Barry Douglas's through ball was deflected into his path. The striker then found the smallest of gaps to fire the ball home between David Mitchell and the near post.
Douglas was involved in the second goal just before the half hour when his cross found Rudi Skacel. The former Hearts striker, who lifted the cup with the Gorgie side last year, turned inside and picked out Russell who again put the ball in the back of the net.
There was still time for Russell's strike partner Daly to find the net before the break. This time, Russell turned provider as he held the ball up for Daly to fire home from close range.
Daly took his tally to two just after the hour mark when he swept home from a corner after Stranraer failed to clear their lines.
Russell took the match ball as he added number five with 21 minutes left on the clock. This time, it was the goal of the game as Mitchell did well to deny Stuart Armstrong's low shot only for it to spill to Russell on the edge of the box. The striker kept calm to sweep the ball home and secure United's place in the next round.
Russell could have scored a fourth right at the death when he broke through only to see his low shot blocked by Mitchell at the expense of a corner.
Stranraer manager Stevie Aitken praised the visitors for their professional attitude. "To be fair to Dundee United, they came down with a great attitude," he said.
"Sometimes it is difficult for big teams to come to a place like this and maybe they do not show the right attitude but fair play to them.
"They made it difficult, which was always going to be the case but my players gave everything."


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Going Live on Super Tuesday: History in the Making
ABC News President David Westin Discusses His Network's Primary Coverage
ABC News President David Westin Discusses His Network's Primary Coverage
The pitched tenor of the 2008 campaign has sparked discussion inside broadcast-news divisions grappling with how much airtime to dedicate to the primaries and caucuses. This is a departure from recent election cycles, when networks have all but abdicated live coverage to the cable news channels. Cable's gains during the 2008 campaign have certainly not gone unnoticed by their broadcast brethren.
As an unprecedented 24 states head to the polls on Super Tuesday, ABC will dedicate an unprecedented number of evening hours -- at least five -- to live coverage. CBS will also expand beyond the requisite one hour.
B&C's Marisa Guthrie talked to ABC News president David Westin about the primary season and the public-service mission of TV news.
Q: Was it difficult getting primetime real estate for political coverage?
A: When you take all of primetime, that's a pretty major step and it has to be justified, and people asked for justification. But I think everyone at the network, as well as at the news division, appreciates the historic nature of this contest. We said all along that we have an hour booked [for Super Tuesday], but we may need more just depending on where the story is at that point. And as the story developed, we went to them just a couple of weeks ago and said, 'Given where the story is, we really think it would be justified to take all of primetime.' And within a matter of hours -- it wasn't days -- they agreed.
Q: Do you think your broadcast competitors are doing enough?
A: I make it a policy not to comment on competitors. I think from our point of view, there's been a recognition going back quite a few months, and we've talked about it a lot internally, that this is, in many respects, a historic race, and not just because you don't have a natural front-runner on either side. Beyond that, it comes at a time when I think it's no exaggeration to say that the nation as a whole is facing larger and more strategic problems, not just issues, than any time that I can remember since first voting back in 1972.
Q: Most news divisions were asked to do more news programming in order to fill anticipated schedule holes caused by the Writers Guild of America strike. But so far, we haven't seen much of that programming on ABC. Why not?
A: I think No. 1, ABC had a fair amount [of entertainment programming] that they ordered in backup that they wanted to get on the schedule. And in all honesty, money is an issue. They've sold a lot of advertising time for entertainment programming. So there is some cost when they pre-empt. Even with news programming that perhaps would do better in the ratings, there's still some financial cost. I think ABC also, not knowing how long the strike would go on, they wanted to pace themselves. They from the beginning wanted the news programming available when they needed it.
Q: Will we start seeing some of that programming soon?
A: Of course, because, as you point out, it's been ordered and it's ready to go.
Q: Broadcast-news divisions obviously perform a public service. Do you think the spirit of that is still alive in this climate of shrinking profits, fragmenting audiences and digital volatility?
A: Yes, absolutely. I've said this long before this year. If we were simply profit-maximizing, we would never cover a presidential election. People don't understand that. ABC News and, therefore, ABC loses money every four years on presidential elections. And we lose in the tens of millions of dollars. People think, 'Oh, there's all of this political money coming in.' We don't get political-advertising money. For us, it costs a lot of money -- all of the people deployed and the exit polls and the analysis, apart from the pre-emptions. So that's very much a public service that ABC recognizes. It's also something that reinforces what ABC News is over the long haul and whether you should turn to us and whether you should trust us. So I think it's a wise investment, but I'm biased.
Q: What about coverage plans for the nominating conventions?
A: It really depends on what happens. If it ends up being a brokered convention, which hasn't happened since 1952, then I'm sure we'll be wall-to-wall. If it's an infomercial, then we're going to be something less than wall-to-wall.
Q: So whom did you vote for in 1972?
A: I never tell whom I vote for. I don't even tell my wife. But I do vote.


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Germany-based Land Rover aficionados Thomas Bell and Holger Kalvelage have shared their interest in standard British roadsters and have taken an initiative to club both these attributes into one by unveiling Bell Aurens Longnose. Claiming to be the world's first Land Rover 4×4 "Off-roadster" it resembles a vintage car. The scary ride features a choice of 8 or 12 cylinder 4.6-litre engines, leaf sprung double square steel ladder frame, customized steering from series Land Rover, off-road gear diminution. The V12 canister (aircraft engine) sports an aptitude of approx 1500 bhp (27 liter). The wiring will be restricted to the needed parts, like illumination and detonation. The typical gauges include mechanical speedometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel weigh.
The driver is entitled to receive a feedback directly from the engine sound with an option of detachable revmeter. Each vehicle will be customized as per the needs with a demanding price of $157,709. The price includes association with the Bell Aurens Owner's Club, and each buyer is allowed to visit factory in Bavaria to run through the process of car under-processing. It would be available for sale in three shades viz. black, Sahara racing cream and British racing green.
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No children were injured when a vehicle rear-ended a school bus in northern Anoka County on Thursday afternoon.
The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, near 184th Avenue Northwest and Baugh Street in Nowthen.
The man driving the other vehicle was taken to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids with non-life-threatening injuries, the Anoka County sheriff's office said. His condition was unknown late Thursday.
There were 37 children on the bus, which belonged to Vision of Elk River Inc., a firm that provides transportation services to the Elk River school district.
The driver of the bus was not injured, the sheriff's office said.
Tad Vezner can be reached at 651-228-5461. Follow him on Twitter at @SPnoir.


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A look at the snap counts from the New York Jets' 30-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers:
OFFENSE (Based on 62 snaps)
Quarterback -- Geno Smith 62.
Running back -- Chris Ivory 31, Bilal Powell 29, Tommy Bohanon 19, Sheldon Richardson 2, Alex Green 2.
Wide receivers -- Santonio Holmes 53, David Nelson 46, Jeremy Kerley 33, Greg Salas 9, Saalim Hakim 5.
Tight end -- Jeff Cumberland 53, Kellen Winslow 17, Zach Sudfeld 8.
Offensive line -- D'Brickashaw Ferguson 62, Brian Winters 62, Nick Mangold 62, Willie Colon 62, Austin Howard 60, Vladimir Ducasse 5.
Offensive analysis: Holmes was on the field for virtually the entire game, giving the Panthers' defensive backs plenty of trash-talking oppottunities. ... This was another modest snap count for Winslow, who was targeted only once. ... Howard, who left briefly because of a leg injury, missed his first snaps of the season. ... Prior to Sunday, Richardson had played two snaps on offense, but this was the first time he touched the ball -- twice. He became the first defensive lineman in Jets history to score on a run or reception. ... Hakim, called up from the practice squad last week, made his NFL debut.
DEFENSE (Based on 64 snaps)
Line -- Muhammad Wilkerson 61, Sheldon Richardson 51, Damon Harrison 39, Kenrick Ellis 21, Leger Douzable 15.
Linebacker -- David Harris 64, Quinton Coples 64, DeMario Davis 54, Calvin Pace 48, Garrett McIntyre 9.
Secondary -- Dawan Landry 64, Antonio Cromartie 58, Dee Milliner 58, Ed Reed 52, Kyle Wilson 19, Jaiquawn Jarrett 12, Antonio Allen 10, Josh Bush 4, Darrin Walls 1.
Defensive analysis: Cromartie played almost a full game despite coming off a concussion. ... Allen's playing time shrunk again. They could have used him more often against tight end Greg Olsen, a big factor in the passing game. ... Ellis played more than usual, as the Jets beefed up to stop the Panthers' running game. It didn't work.


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hello, just wanted to let you know about our new disc golf course here on Koh Samui. our website is being designed at updated, and can be found at http://www.discgolfsamui.com and there are some pics of our opening day oct 7 2007 at http://tenstars.com/discgolf
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we also have 30 brand new hotel rooms all with ocean views and we are about to break ground on an additional 54 suites, with ocean views and jacuzzis on the balconies.
our tournament schedule will start in november of 2007 with a professional event slated for 2008.
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History shows Packers GM Ted Thompson has paid good money for good players
Green Bay - You can bash Ted Thompson all you want for not taking part in free agency - and he deserves some of it - but when it comes to sorting out the wheat from the chaff, the Packers GM has a pretty impeccable record.
On Saturday, Thompson dug into his pockets and paid what all indications are a pretty penny for cornerback Sam Shields. The official numbers are not in, but the four-year contract is worth $39 million and includes a $12.5 million signing bonus, according to a source in the Shields camp.
That isn't crazy money, but it's more than several personnel people thought it would be given the solid cornerback market in free agency. As usual, Thompson and his finance guy, Russ Ball, refused to pay too much until it was clear they would have to pay $10 million a year to keep a player they like and need.
We should know in a year or two whether this was a good signing. Shields needs to mature into a player who doesn't peek in the backfield too much and doesn't shy away from tackling. Staying healthy wouldn't be a bad thing either.
This is not an isolated case with Thompson and Ball. They aren't afraid to spend a lot of money on their own players. Just ask quarterback Aaron Rodgers ($110 million) or linebacker Clay Matthews ($66 million) or linebacker A.J. Hawk ($33.7 million) or cornerback Tramon Williams ($33 million) or Josh Sitton ($33.75 million) or T.J. Lang ($20.8 million).
Here is a year-by-year list of players they either extended before free agency started or signed right after dating to 2010:
- 2013 - Rodgers, Matthews, LB Brad Jones, CB Morgan Burnett
- 2012 - TE Jermichael Finley, Lang, CB Jarrett Bush, P Tim Masthay, LS Brett Goode
- 2011 - Sitton, WR Jordy Nelson, Hawk, WR James Jones, K Mason Crosby, FB John Kuhn
- 2010 - LB Desmond Bishop, Williams, DE Ryan Pickett, CB Charles Woodson, S Nick Collins
- 2009 - LB Brandon Chillar, WR Greg Jennings
What you are looking at there, with the exception of a few players, is a good core of the football team. The rest of it is made up of mostly guys who are on their first contract.
The only mistakes are signing Chillar, paying Hawk as much as they did and panicking about the inside linebacker position and paying Jones. The Burnett signing could turn out bad, but there is enough time for him to make it into a good one.
Now let's look at the guys Thompson chose not to pay and let go in free agency:
- 2013 - TE Tom Crabtree, LB Erik Walden, WR Greg Jennings
- 2012 - C Scott Wells, CB Pat Lee, QB Matt Flynn
- 2011 - G Daryn Colledge, C Jason Spitz, TE Donald Lee, RB Brandon Jackson, FB Korey Hall, DE Cullen Jenkins, LB Nick Barnett
- 2010 - DE Aaron Kampman, S Atari Bigby
- 2009 - LB Brady Poppinga
Of this group, the biggest mistake was not re-signing Jenkins after the Super Bowl season. He clearly had a lot left and thinking that guys like Mike Neal, C.J. Wilson and Jarius Wynn could pick up the slack was a huge miscalculation.
You can also argue that not re-signing Wells was dumb. They had a center their quarterback liked and beat out every guy they brought in to take his job and yet they wouldn't pay him. Wells has had injury issues in St. Louis the past two seasons, but it's not a given those would have occurred in Green Bay.
Besides that, he would have done a great job grooming Evan Dietrich-Smith to be his eventual replacement. The veteran they signed, Jeff Saturday, turned out to be a bust.
All the rest of the players are guys the Packers have done well without. Jennings was missed because of all the injuries at receiver, but it wasn't a huge loss. Brandon Jackson is someone they could have used in '11 and '12, but it wasn't a devastating loss.
And Kampman was a good player but miscast in the 3-4 defense. He wasn't going to re-sign no matter what they offered him.
Now Shields is added to the list of guys Thompson has paid and it's a pretty good bet that nose tackle B.J. Raji will return on a one-year deal. If Thompson can secure those two, then get a deal done with center Evan Dietrich-Smith, he will have kept the core of his team together and can build on it with a solid draft this year.
Signing Shields means he can focus on getting a better safety than M.D. Jennings, an outside linebacker with natural pass rush ability and a long, athletic defensive end who can do what Thompson believes 2013 first-round pick Datone Jones will do in 2014.
Thompson really needs to explore the free agent market and create some competition at inside linebacker, safety and tight end. Doing that would allow him more freedom to take the best available player when the draft comes around.
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Do you want to practice your drumming every chance you get? Pick the right beat pads for your needs and budget.
Beat pads or drum pads are generally what you use to practice on if you're a drummer. If you're just a beginner, these can give you a chance to practice your drumming techniques wherever you are, without having to bring your bulky drum set along with you. Even if you're already an experienced drummer, a drum pad can help you practice or warm up for a performance on stage or even in your car while getting an auto detail – I know I'm weird.
Basically, there are two types of beat pads you can use:
The Classic Rubber Type
The basic design of these drum pads is a wooden disk, on top of which you have a thin layer of rubber glued on the surface. This is the traditional design, and even now it's the choice of many drum players and professionals.


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Saturday, July 14th, 2007 at 12:19 am
This bird repeatedly flies into a window. It was doing this every morning, so one day I recorded it on a digital camera. Sorry about this annoying clicking noise, this camera does not do video very well. I don't know if the bird is trying to get inside or is trying to get it's feet on the window somehow. Weird.
This was my first ever video on YouTube! I remember that clicking noise – it was the autofocus kicking in. That camera really wasn't made for video.


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5 Holiday Healing Teas
Enjoy a cup of warming and healing herbal tea during the holidays. Not only do they taste great, they impart incredible health benefits, too. Here are five of my favorites:
Gingerbread—New research by Wendy Bazilian, RD, DrPH, at Columbia University, found that ginger boosts metabolism and melts fat. Researchers believe the root's constituents known as gingerols are to credit thanks to their ability to generate heat. Research also shows that ginger also eases migraines, headaches, menstrual cramps, nausea, and regulate blood sugar in diabetics. The Columbia researchers stirred one teaspoon of ginger powder into six ounces of hot water. You will need to stir it frequently to prevent the powder from falling to the bottom of the cup.
Candycane—Peppermint herbal tea with a few drops of the herbal sweetener stevia gives peppermint tea a naturally, refreshing and candycane-like flavor. Not only is it yummy, peppermint tea alleviates nausea, vomiting and digestive upset. Medical anthropologist and author of Healing Herbs & Spices, John Heinerman, PhD, found that peppermint is also potent against viruses, making it a great choice at this time of year when we are around more people and have a tendency to overeat.
Cinnamon—It's not a tea on its own, but simply stirring a cinnamon stick with your favorite tea or coffee beverage imparts a delicious cinnamon flavor and many health benefits. Cinnamon balances blood sugar, which can help with weight loss, while soothing inflammation and boosting metabolism.
Licorice—Licorice root tea imparts the flavor of black licorice candy while boosting the body's ability to cope with stress, which there is no shortage of this time of year. Licorice falls into a rare category of herbs known as "adaptogens" because they assist the body with whatever it is dealing with. It also gives the adrenal glands, the body's main stress-coping glands, a boost. Drink two to three cups a day for the best results. Take a week off after three weeks.
Hibiscus—The brilliant red color of this tea is perfect for the holiday season but it also indicates a high proanthocyanidin content. Proanthocyanidin is a natural plant nutrient that gives foods their rich red to purplish color; it is also a potent anti-cancer compound. According to new research at Tufts University, drinking three cups of hibiscus tea daily can lower blood pressure by 13 points in six weeks (when blood pressure is high). Hibiscus tea sweetened with a few drops of stevia makes a delicious and healing iced tea as well.
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Legends Country Club, Fort Myers is a beautiful community spread out over 600 acres inclusive of lakes, tropical foliage, preserve area and an 18 hole championship golf course designed by Joe Lee. There are over 233 acres of preserve to maintain the privacy and peacefulness of the community. The golf course was redesigned in 2010 and is now one of the best golf courses in the Fort Myers area. Legends Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers is conveniently located near Interstate 75 and Southwest Regional International Airport, and
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Beyoncé tops Forbes' Most Powerful Celebrity list
The Drunk In Love singer reigns supreme, beating Oprah, Rihanna, and her own husband Jay-Z on Forbes' illustrious list
Beyoncé has proven that she, indeed, runs the world – the entertainment world, at least. Topping this year's list of Forbes' Most Powerful Celebrities, the platinum album-selling singer, actress, and mother has dethroned media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who was last year's list-topper.
Touring with her husband Jay-Z (who ranks sixth) is only the tip of the iceberg that is her career. Along with her own line of fragrances, clothing company House of Dereon, multi-million-paying brand endorsements, and a recent album release surprise, it really is no wonder that Beyoncé's accolades don't stop here. Not only did she make the Most Powerful Celebrities list, but she also ranked number seventeen on Forbes' Most Powerful Women, and was named a Titan in TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People; all in just one year (phew!).
Queen Bey's earnings were estimated at $115 million, which is miles ahead of number two, basketballer LeBron James – not like they're ranked according to their earnings or anything. Coming third is Dr. Dre, who earned the most out of all 100, at $620 million (which could probably be attributed to Apple's acquisition of Beats), followed by Oprah at forth position.
In other ranking news, Taylor Swift dropped from number six to 18, while Jennifer Lawrence got a boost from 49 to 12, and Rihanna climbed to eighth position after coming in 13th last year. Ellen DeGeneres and Robert Downey Jr. had their last year's rankings halved this time around, with Ellen placed at fifth and Robert, tenth. While Miranda Kerr was listed as last year's 100th most powerful celebrity, she did not make the list this year.


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Summer Youth Employment Opportunities
MKWC Stewardship Intern
Age: 15-18
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Salary: 32 hours/week at $10.50/hour
Closing Date: May 8th, 2017
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Closing Date: May 12, 2017
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- Develop collaboration and leadership skills
- Work with other high school students from across the country
- Explore outdoor and recreational activities such as backpacking, biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and/or other activities during non-work and program hours
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Location: Six Rivers National Forest, Orleans Ranger District
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Humboldt State University rroulou'sik Program
This is a new summer program for undergraduate students interested in research experience in the science and management of natural resources on tribal lands and in collaboration with tribal partners. While all students are eligible to apply, given this program's particular emphasis, the deepest learning will be achieved by students with a personal connection to tribal resources. We especially encourage applications from American Indian, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian students. It is funded by the National Science Foundation's "Research Experience for Undergraduates" (REU) program.
Humboldt State University's REU will support the training of 10 students for 10 weeks during the summers of 2016-2018.
Historic Preservation Internship- AmeriCorps
American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is seeking ONE Historic Preservation Intern interested in dedicating 10 weeks in support of the National Park Service. This is an opportunity for the prospective intern to support two of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM)'s historic preservation program initiatives under the direct supervision of the bureau's Deputy Preservation Officer and alongside the bureau's twelve marine and terrestrial archaeologists.
Summer Health Professions Education Program at the University of Iowa
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a FREE summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP's goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools. These students include, but are not limited to, individuals who identify as African American/Black, American Indian and Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino, and who are from communities of socioeconomic and educational disadvantage.
PSU Center for Climate and Aerosol Research: REU SITE
Our PSU CCAR REU site is focused on conducting research projects related to atmospheric science, particularly atmospheric chemistry, physics, air quality, meteorology and climate change. Research experiences are designed for students majoring in the natural/physical sciences but we do not expect students have a background in atmospheric science.
We strongly encourage participation by Native American, rural Oregonian and Washingtonian, as well as student currently attending community colleges.
Atmospheric research is a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary endeavor. As such, CCAR faculty mentors are from such diverse fields as Chemistry, Geography, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, and Physics. Some areas of investigation include:
- Atmospheric Aerosols
- Atmospheric Particulate Matter (Aerosol) Modeling
- Greenhouse Gas/Biogenic Emissions
- Biogeochemical Modeling
- Atmospheric Trace Gases
- Atmospheric Stable Isotopes
- Atmospheric CO2 and Plant Metabolism
Students will conduct research with mentors for 10 weeks and have opportunities to present their work are national and regional conferences.
Capital Fellows Programs
The Center administers four fellowship programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs. These nationally recognized public policy fellowships offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of government.
Capital Fellows are placed at some of the highest levels of California state government and assist state legislators, senior-level executive staff, and court administrators with a broad range of public policy issues and projects and are typically given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges.
The 2017-18 deadline is February 13, 2017
High School Internship Opportunities
Iowa First Nations Summer Program
This program provides Native American students the opportunity to live on campus and experience the university setting, explore majors, and gain an appreciation for the variety of opportunities on the UI campus and higher education in general.
Participants will attend structured classroom seminars and field trips to various campus departments, enjoy hands-on classroom experiences, and have the opportunity to get involved in social and recreational activities on campus and in the community.
RAP Camp
Resources and People (RAP) Camp has been providing exciting summer fun for students since 1992. The camp gives students a chance to learn about natural resource management by providing them an opportunity to take part in hands-on workshops taught by natural resource management professionals, outdoor recreation activities, and educational field trips.
Application Deadline: May 5th or until all spots filled.
RAP Camp Student Application 2017
Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress
Join students from across the country to discuss community adaptation and related environmental issues impacting Native peoples. The mission of the Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress is to develop future conservation leaders with the skills, knowledge, and tools to address environmental change and conservation challenges to better serve their schools and home communities.
Application Deadline: April 7, 2017
Na-ha-shnee Health Sciences Institute
Since 1995, Native American high school students representing various tribes from the Northwest have been given the chance to participate in Na-ha-shnee, a two-week summer camp at Washington State University Spokane. The program encourages youth to try out a career in the health sciences by providing hands-on learning experiences taught by health care providers, faculty at WSU Spokane and health sciences college students.
Students engage with life on campus at WSU Spokane, stay in a dormitory at Gonzaga University, gain exposure to health care professions, and participate in health care courses trainings. The courses cover a range of subjects from basic science, leadership, to Native American education. Other topics/skills training include:
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Native American Youth 2017-2018 Idyllwild Arts Academy
Scholarships are provided for Native American students of high school age with current tribal affiliation,
financial need, and who would like to study in one of the seven arts majors – Visual Arts, Creative Writing,
Dance, Theatre, Music, Film & Digital Media, and InterArts/Fashion Design.
The Idyllwild Arts Academy is a residential arts high school that offers pre-professional training in the arts and
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Graduates from Idyllwild Arts Academy have gone on to exhibit in major galleries and museums, and to perform
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Summer Leadership Summit: Native Youth in Agriculture
July 16-25, 2017 – University of Arkansas School of Law
The University of Arkansas Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative is excited to announce the 4th annual Leadership Summit for Native Youth in Food and Agriculture. Last year, nearly 100 Native American, Alaska native and Native Hawaiian students representing 51 tribes converged on the University of Arkansas School of Law for a unique 10-day leadership summit to learn how food and agriculture policy impacts their tribal communities. All food, lodging, instructional materials and field trip costs will be provided. Depending on the number of students, some travel scholarships will also be provided. However, please submit your application as soon as possible to plan for travel needs.
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The 2014 edition of the Imaging USA app has hit the shelves of the app stores (quick, download it now--this overview will make a lot more sense!)
There are plenty of amazing features on this year's app--from planning your Imaging USA Expo strategy before the show to selecting your top classes day by day. There's even a feature to connect you with other fellow attendees before the show. It couldn't be easier to make new friends at Imaging USA!
Once you download the app, you'll see the main nine icons:
This is where you'll find all of the vendors at the Imaging USA Expo in alphabetical order or by categories. Want to favorite an exhibitor? Open their listing and click the star at the bottom, or if you'd like to make a note on their listing, like what products to talk to them about, click the notes button in the middle. These notes will be saved in two places: on the Exhibitor Details page and in the "My Event" tab (we'll get to that). If you found something your friends might like, you can even tell them about the listing with the share button.
Search classes by date and time or by class track! Create your personal schedule by clicking the star button for the classes you'd like to attend (located in the session details screen). You can also find speaker bios and social media information so you can connect with our speakers before (or after) they take the stage. To access your agenda, simply click the star button in the upper right corner of the schedule home screen.
This is where you can search for your top speakers alphabetically. Check out their bios, connect with them on social media and see all of the wonderful sessions they are leading! This is also another way you can add classes to your personal schedule.
Get a bird's eye view of downtown Phoenix in this nifty tab. You'll also find basic convention center information and labeled Light Rail stops and parking decks. We'll soon be adding interactive maps of the convention center as well as the tradeshow floor.
My Event
This tab is all about you! It's your quick access to all of those favorites you saved before (like speakers, exhibitors, etc.), allows you quick access to your custom schedule and access to all of your notes. You can also select favorite places you want to visit and easily find your favorite contacts (you'll find those under the "Networking" tab in a moment).
This is also where you sign in to the app! You'll receive your log in credentials by email once you've registered for Imaging USA. (Registered but haven't received them yet? Give our Member Care team a shout at 800-786-6277. They'll get you squared away.)
Need some general information about Imaging USA? This is the place to find it! Get show information, hours for the Expo, travel information and more. You can even register for the conference (but let's hope you've already done that!).
News & Social
Want to stay up to date on all of the latest happenings at Imaging USA? Check here for all of the Twitter and Facebook updates your heart desires! Follow the official @ImagingUSA account for official show info or #IUSA14 for tweets from attendees, exhibitors and more.
Local Guide
If you find yourself with a little down time around Phoenix, this local guide is a great one-stop-shop for your dining and entertainment needs. Check out area activities and attractions, Imaging USA hotel info and a quick guide to area restaurants. You can favorite any of these places and they'll be saved under your my Events section.
Here's one of the most advanced features of the app--you can now connect with your fellow attendees in one easy place. The first time you click on the networking tab, you'll have to enable networking features in your profile (you can also update your profile with a photo, dates you'll be in Phoenix, your studio/company name and a brief bio about you and your interests at Imaging USA). Back in the main networking tab, you can search by last names, company names or by keywords (or interests) to meet some new friends. Once you've found someone you'd like to connect with, you can send messages or arrange a meeting through the app. You can also make a note about the person (they won't be able to see it, but keep it clean) or add them to your My Events section as a favorite contact.
With all the great features the app has, we know it's a lot to take in with just one blog post. We'll also have videos coming shortly to give you a more visual representation of what the inner workings of the app look like.
In the meantime, follow @imagingusa on Facebook, on Twitter and Instagram for the most up to date event announcements, speaker features and great behind the scenes access!
And to get some tips & tricks on making this your best Imaging USA yet, check out our two videos (by PPA staffers). You're guarenteed to have a chuckle and hopefully learn something new!


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To Lift or Not to Lift - That is the Question? (photo)
38 yo, mother of 4 - breastfed 3 of them. Going in for an augmentation with saline, under the muscle, in January. I am wondering if I am in need of a lift as well. I don't want upper pole, I am going for a very natural look (420cc) and as many women say, I would prefer not to have the scars from a lift. That being said, I do want to avoid going in for a revision anytime soon. So - I would love to hear opinions on whether or not you think I need a lift. Thank you.
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Lift or just implants?
Thank you for your question and photographs. Although, no substitute for a physical exam, your pictures would suggest that you do not need a breast lift. You appear to have significant skin laxity and deflation that will be improved with a breast implant. Given the very thin nature of your breast, you may wish to discuss the option of a silicone gel implant with your board certified plastic surgeon. With such a thin skin envelope, you will be much more likely to see and feel your implants if you choose the saline option. Good luck!
Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon
Breast Augmentation
Lift not necessary
Since your nipples appear to be above the fold, you should have a better result with fewer scars if you simply fill out the breast skin with an implant. Let us know how your surgery goes!
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
Your pictures show no ptosis and post partum involution of the breast. It does not appear that you would need alift at this time.
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Any time a breast is extremely deflated and that is the only reason for the nipple areola complex to be low, breast implants alone are appropriate.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
To Lift or Not to Lift - That is the Question
Try with the implant, with this volume it is possible to minimize the ptosis, after one year, you can see if it is enough o you need mastopexy .
Argentina Plastic Surgeon
Lift or no lift
I say go with a vertical lift with a lollipop scar. Don't go for the so called crescent or donut lifts. They do not provide much lift and will stretch out your areolae.
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Breast augmentation Lift or no lift?
From your photo it looks like you would not need a lift and really just need to be pumped up again with the breast implants. Silicone would probably be the best option for you since it seems you have relatively thin skin.
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
Wanting to avoid another surgery
Thank you for your question. Following pregnancy, whether to do a breast lift or not is something that can be difficult to diagnose, but the nipple position, the quality of the skin and breast tissue as well as the position and amount of breast glandular tissue are clues to help to determine the best procedure. Through breastfeeding three kids, your breast tissue has thinned out. You also appear to be a thin woman. Your breasts move out towards the side of your chest, indicating that you have a round shape to your ribs/chest contour. At 38, your body is starting to loose collagen and your skin is likely going to thin out over the years. I think that you only need an augmentation. Looking at the lack of breast tissue you have, I would recommend that you use silicone over saline implants, due to their softness and improved shape and definitely go below the muscle. Saline implants have higher surface tension, more rippling and visibility, and they thin out breast tissue throughout the years. It is hard to recommend an implant size without more information and examining you.
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
No Lift Needed, However, Reassess Implant Choice.
Hello, and thank you for your question and photos.
I can tell you 100% that you do not need a lift. Your nipples are well above the breast crease and the extra skin will fill out nicely with the implants. However, do to your thin frame and low body fat, the saline implants will not be a good choice for you. I would have a frank discussion with your plastic surgeon regarding silicone implants. The Saline implants will feel unnatural since you have very little tissue to cover them.
Pablo Prichard, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
Breast Lift not needed
Based on your photos, it would appear that breast implants alone will fill out your breast skin and raise the nipple area to an appropriate and pleasing position on the breast mound. Your plastic surgeon should be able to give you a reasonable idea of what to expect after examining you in person.
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
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Lamudi expands operations in PHL-A A +A
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
THE leading real estate classifieds website in the Philippines is expanding its operations to Visayas and Mindanao due to the growing real estate market in the country.
Jacqueline van den Ende, founder and managing director of Lamudi in the Philippines, said that the increasing interest in the real estate sector is also demonstrated by the fact that many of the big Manila-based developers and brokers are moving there as well.
"It is very important to reach out to the Cebu and Davao market because they, next to Manila, are drivers of the Filipino economy and of the Pinoy real estate industry in particular. Without the offering of the brokers of Cebu and Davao, Lamudi would not be able to offer every Filipino their dream house all across the country. The Cebu and Davao market are already very important and their importance is only expected to grow further," she stated.
In March, Lamudi picked Cebu city as the top livable city in their Asian portfolio, describing it as an "economic powerhouse." It houses a number of malls, universities, tourist attractions, and affordable real estate properties.
Meanwhile, Davao prides itself as the "Melting Pot of the Philippines" due to its fast growing population, tourism and business opportunities, as well as for its religious, cultural and language diversity.
"We offer brokers in Cebu and Davao the possibility to market their properties to the 36 million Filipinos who are online and to OFWs around the world given the international reach of Lamudi. In addition to a trusted place for licensed brokers to sell market their properties we give brokers their own free micro site which allows them to market themselves. Lastly we educate the market by training brokers on online marketing techniques," van den Ende added.
Lamudi.com.ph, which started operations in January of this year, has now over 40, 000 online residential, commercial and other real estate property listings from developers and PRC-licensed brokers.
The company has active offices in Manila, Cebu and Davao.
"Lamudi wants to provide a dream house to every single Filipino. Therefore we aspire to get every single property in every corner of the country online as well as reach out to consumers across the country to inform them that now their dream house is one click away," she said.
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on June 24, 2014.
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Small and Sweet New Treasures
Last week when my mom gave me my new quilt, she gave me a few other little gifts.
The first was this wonderful Dresden plate trivet. She had spotted one on NanaCompany and couldn't wait to make one of her own.
I am having a hard time thinking of putting a bubbling casserole on it… but it looks perfect on my kitchen table.
She also made me a new pincushion out of a scrap of Lecien Old New strawberry print fabric. She found the tutorial for the "tomato" pincushion on Martha Stewart.
Last but not least, she made me a new needlebook from a tutorial found on here on nanaCompany.
It's a sweet and perfect place to keep all my needles (pins too).
I love it so much, it a perfect gift for my few friends that sew. I only wish more of my friends DID sew because my Christmas gifts would be all wrapped up.
I felt like I had made off like a bandit when I left my mom's home with all my gifts and treasures. Thank you Mom, for thoroughly spoiling me.
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Wow you have a great MOM!!!! Absolutely love the pin cushion and the needlebook!
Beautiful gifts!
All beautiful gifts….lovely fabric!
I heart nanacompany and can't wait to make my own needlebook!
Just wanted to say I love your blog….made your short cut lasagna for dinner tonight….big yum!!!
Can't wait for my son to try it…he is going to think he's in heaven!!!
I NEVER make lasagna with meat…always vegetarian…this was to easy to resist!


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Welcome to our blogspot. I hope this will be a place where friends and family will get to see what we're up to, and what's new in our lives!
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- At 6:50 AM, Anne Marie said...
That is so funny! Is it just me or does Ariel look totally anorexic?
- At 8:04 AM, Sarah Beck said...
yeah, she looks anorexic
- At 9:04 AM, Winters Family said...
That's cute. I loved that movie. And I always wanted to look like her. Too bad that never panned out.
- At 4:59 PM, April said...
That is THE funniest thing I've heard!


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Aerospace Studies - ASST
1001, 1002 The Air Force Today (1,1) F,S Coreq.: ASST 1011, 1012. Fundamentals of leadership, effective communication, organizational elements, and weapons systems of today's Air Force.
1011, 1012 Leadership Laboratory I (1,1) F,S Coreq.: ASST 1001, 1002. 2 hrs. lab. Pass-fail grading. Applied leadership in drill and ceremony, physical fitness, and military protocol.
2001, 2002 Development of Air Power (1,1) F,S Coreq.: ASST 2011, 2012. Historical changes in the nature of warfare as a result of air power; effective communication skills in the Air Force.
2011, 2012 Leadership Laboratory II (1,1) F,S Coreq.: ASST 2001, 2002. 2 hrs. lab. Pass-fail grading. Intermediate leadership training through drill and ceremony, physical fitness, team building, and professional development.
3001, 3002 Air Force Management and Leadership (3,3) F,S 3 hrs. lecture; 1 hr. leadership lab. Skills required by the successful leader; individual motivational and behavioral processes; leadership, communication, and group dynamics; use of analytical aids in planning and organizing; total quality management; ethics, management of change, organizational power, politics, and managerial strategy.
3003, 3004 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3,3) F,S 3 hrs. lecture; 1 hr. leadership lab. Organization and implementation of national security; evolution of strategy; management of conflict; and civil-military interaction; military profession/officership and the military justice system.
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I have an 86 Monte Carlo SS w/ an 383 stroker, 2400 stall convertor w/ lockup, and a 200r4 transmission. Symptoms are that I just can't seem to get the TV cable right. Most of the time during light/moderate acceleration it shifts to second around 15-20mph and third at about 30mph and fourth at 40mph. However, about 30-40% of the time it seems to shift early, like 7-13mph and second as soon as 20-25mph. Any thoughts on that? Also, when shutting the car off after driving long distances/fast, for long periods of time, or after a few high rpm accelerations it makes a weird sound. It doesn't make this sound after shutting the car off for only being on for a few minutes. When this sound is made it vibrates the car and is louder than it sounds in the video. It sounds like something rattling in a can? I have the video on youtube ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u94e2FmXzt0 ). The sound is made right at the 24/25 second mark. The fans are still running throughout the end of the video.
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Covers techniques and practice in reading and enjoying literature in its various forms: poetry, drama, prose fiction, and film. Examines such features of literary meanings as imagery, characterization, narration, and patterning in sound and sense. Offered: AWSp.
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"Fables of Control"
Our analysis will focus on different dystopias of governmental control, how evolutions in mass-market media and technology either reinforce or inhibit their development, and finally how these mechanisms manifest themselves among different social classes and immigrant populations. It includes classic texts, such as Huxley's chilling portrait of an almost unrecognizable repression in the form of a society drugged into perpetual happiness in Brave New World, to Orwell's dystopian vision of a government that uses fear to control the masses in Nineteen Eighty-Four. Once we have surveyed these chilling tales of control, the class will turn its attention to¬ the recent rise of state-sponsored technologies of surveillance and application. Postman's Technopoly charts the technology's historical progression through three defined periods; in the current and final stage, technology overtakes culture and replaces many of the established fabrics of society: interpersonal communications, religion, education, and various social institutions. DeLillo's White Noise centers on the media and advertising, claiming that its presence predominates to such an extent that people have become oblivious, mindless corporate-dictated consumption robots. The class' final rubric is devoted to examining--how different socio-economic classes, races, and ethnicities--fit as cogs into this rapidly evolving societal wheel through realist chronicles of working class labour struggles. Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed attacks the common notions that the government has fixed the atrocities of the past through the advent of minimum wage and the legal allowance of labour unions by uncovering the underground economy of the "working poor"—a category that expands to include many whom we would consider middle or lower-middle class. Her thesis reveals the--need to replace the outdated and insufficient minimum wage with a "living wage." Finishing with Boyle's Tortilla Curtain allows for the examination of another class divide—one that is racially based. Using the Méxican-American border and its inhabitants as examples, it illuminates many misconceptions ¬about both legal and illegal immigration and the stereotypes of the people who live them everyday in search of the prototypical "American Dream."
NOTE: I may (and probably will) substitute Margaret Atwood's A Handmaid's Tale and the V for Vendetta graphic novel for a couple of the listed texts.
Past texts have included: Boyle, Thomas. Tortilla Curtain. (Penguin) ISBN: 014023828X Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451. (Del Ray 50th Anniversary) ISBN: 0345342968 DeLillo, Don. White Noise. (Penguin) ISBN: 0140077022 Ehrenreich, Barbara. Nickel and Dimed (Owl) ISBN: 0805063897 Huxley, Aldous. Brave New World. (Perennial) ISBN: 0060929871 Orwell, George. Nineteen Eighty-Four. (Plume) ISBN: 0452284236 Postman, Neil. Technopoly. (Vintage) ISBN: 0679745408
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Inga Muscio is back with a new book. Personally, I'm not sure that I could be happier about it. Muscio's first book, Cunt: A Declaration of Independence, changed the course of my life. To put it bluntly, Muscio used the power of words to open my consciousness in ways I could never have anticipated. Over time, I have discovered that I am far from the only person who felt this way.
Apparently this is Inga Muscio's goal and her talent because she has done it again with Autobiography of a Blue-Eyed Devil: My Life and Times in a Racist, Imperialist Society.
Weaving history, observations, and personal experiences together, Muscio dissects the white supremacist nature in an accessible, painfully honest, and eye-opening manner. Explicitly explaining how racism infiltrates every aspect of life in the United States, Muscio also discusses animal rights and environmental issues, leaving readers with a coherent understanding of the nature of domination.
Sometimes reading this autobiography is painful—Muscio invites and elicits introspection that might hurt. In the end, however, hope is offered and knowledge is gained. This is the kind of pain that leads to improvement and consciousness, and that kind of pain is something that should never be underestimated.
It's a shame that the resource packet was cut from the final copy of the book. The bright side is that it is available online at Inga Muscio's website along with excerpts from the book.
All in all, I'd certainly recommend Autobiography of a Blue-Eyed Devil to anyone who is willing (and I mean really willing) to read, understand, and improve.
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Freaky how many times we've kinda made the same thing! I have similiar cutters and made little cookies too but not with pretty decorations. The birds are adorable!
Really? That's too funny! Come to think of it, I've been wanting to make something with Lemon Curd for ages, but haven't decided on a recipe. I made it months ago and it's been sitting in my freezer ever since. (I used a tiny bit in my easter egg cakes though). The lemon curd you made for Peggy's cake looked delicious! Did you also use the Jamie Oliver cutters for your cookies? I'd not seen such a variety of hanging cookie cutters before. I'd seen the mini gingerbread houses and I think I've seen mini people as well, but not the cute little angel wings.
I love Recipease, in fact I was in Clapham Junction today and popped in there! I love all the glass jars with the pastel lids and the selection on cakes and bread is great too. Your cookies look fantastic:)
I love Recipease, in fact I was in Clapham Junction today and popped in there! I love all the glass jars with the pastel lids and the selection on cakes and bread is great too. Your cookies look fantastic:)
Thanks Kezia! I know exactly which jars your talking about!! They featured some pink flip top ones in the window when I was there and when I went to buy them they told me the pink ones were only sold in sets of 3 that also game with green and yellow tops. I can't be having green and yellow in my kitchen!! I was disappointed, but I left with the cookie cutters I used above, so it wasn't a total bust.
Ooh I NEED those cutters! They are fab! I feel a shopping trip coming on!
Victoria xx
Oh gosh, they are so pretty! I think I would have to trick out the entire top of the mug with just enough room to slurp! I am somewhat of a biccie addict
Oh they are gorgeous, I want some NOW! Wish there was a Recipease shop near me 🙁
I've never heard of Recipease but I will be heading their way soon. These biscuits are gorgeous and would be lovely for a lady-like tea with some girlfriends. You've inspired me. x
Thanks everyone! You might be able to order them online from Jamie Oliver's store. I forgot to mention that you can really use any cookie cutter you'd like, and simply cut a little piece out of your cookie before you bake them and make your own mug cookies if you can't find the Hooked on You ones I used above.
Hooked on You! Wow! I have never seen these before, they would make a delightful gift for my British friend here in the States. Of course, I cannot decorate cookies anywhere near the amazing and beautiful way that you decorate cookies! I love looking at your lovely creations.
I was just thinking of making those cookies but we don't have those cutters where I live in the the U.S. I love those!!!
Always meant to go here – it's opposite end of town to me. I had some of the mug handing cookie cutters for Christmas from Helen at FFF but not managed to use them yet.
These are simply adorable, good job my sister is moving to Clapham soon: a brilliant excuse to visit her!
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