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Though the St. Louis Cardinals have a day off on Thursday as they travel between San Diego and Denver, The Cardinal Nation and The Cardinal Nation Blog (and their leader), will be very busy.
Here is where to find me.
WGEM ESPN 1440 Radio
On Thursday morning at 8:20 A.M. CT, I will be joining Josh Houchins on WGEM ESPN 1440 Radio to talk St. Louis Cardinals baseball and specifically some of the younger players contributing this season.
Josh is the host of WGEM SportsCenter, the only sports talk show in the Quincy, Ill. Area, from 7:00–9:00 A.M. every morning. You can learn more at wgem.com and follow the show on Twitter at @wgemesc and on Facebook.
Sister station WGEM 105.1 FM is a member of the Cardinals radio network, broadcasting both spring training and regular season games. If you live in the Tri-State area, make sure you tune in all season long.
On Thursday afternoon at 1:25 P.M. CT (corrected), I will be joining the father and son team of Rob Rains and B.J. Rains on The Sports Zone Show on Sports Radio 1380 AM in St. Louis.
The focus will be the Cardinals minor league system and specifically the Quad Cities River Bandits, who play the Kane County Cougars at St. Louis' Busch Stadium on Thursday evening.
In addition to their weekday show from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M., also catch Rob's writings at RobRains.com and B.J.'s daily beat coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals at FOXSportsMidwest.com.
The Cardinal Nation at FOX Sports Midwest
Speaking of Quad Cities, my weekly "The Farm Report" column, which appears every Thursday at FOXSportsMidwest.com, includes short capsules for the players in my projected lineup for the River Bandits Thursday evening.
The main focus of the article is the amazing transformation of a former third baseman taken in the 26th round of the draft who two years after converting to catching full time is now a major leaguer. I am talking about Tony Cruz.
The link to that story is here.
Memphis Redbirds Notebook: 2011 Week 7
It has been a very eventful week for the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, with a number of comings and goings as well as role changes, especially on the pitching side. Mitchell Boggs, Jess Todd, Brian Broderick, Jason Buursma are among the names in the news.
As I do every Thursday for The Cardinal Nation subscribers, I will break down the past week for the Pacific Coast League club and look ahead to next in my Memphis Redbirds Notebook.
This subscriber-only article will be posted late this morning at the main site, TheCardinalNation.com, with the link here.
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Community Philanthropy: it's a thing, and you need to know about it
Guest post from Jenny Hodgson of the Global Fund for Community Foundations It's almost always the same argument. Or excuse. Governments joining the accelerating global trend of restricting civil society at home like to claim that they are protecting their country against meddling "foreign powers". No one has to like, or agree, with that point of view in order to take it seriously, and …Continue reading


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Do you feel the need to refrain yourself from forcefully reading one of your friend's posts in your Facebook News Feed? However you are conflicted to unfriend him or her possibly because you don't want to sever the only connection you have left (though virtual). All those who have tread the plains of Facebook had already experienced this one way or another. For whatever reason, we wish somehow we can do this to some of our "friends." Luckily, there is a way and it is easy to do.
Step 1
Log in to Facebook and find the profile page of your friend that you want to remove from your news feed.
Step 2
In your friend's Timeline is the Friends button. It is located at the right hand side, under the Cover. Hover over it and a drop down menu will appear:
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Click the Show in News Feed option to uncheck it. After this, your friend will no longer be visible in your News Feed without having to actually unfriend him/her.
Congrats? Yep, definitely.
If you want to hide just one particular post and not all of the person's posts then just hover over the story (the post) on the News Feed. A small arrow icon at the top right will appear. Click it and press Hide.
For more information about how to control what you see on your News Feed, please read Facebook's faq.


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Cheaper, Better, FasterJanuary 26th, 2013. Filed under: This & That.
Cheaper, Better, Faster
By Mary Hunt
Over 2,000 Ways to Save Time & Money Every Day
Syndicated personal finance columnist Mary Hunt shares over 2,000 tips to make just about everything Cheaper, Better, Faster. Hunt has received thousands of tips and tricks from readers of her daily newspaper column, and she has selected the very best ways to save time and money in this ultimate guide to making life easier.
Cheaper, Better, Faster is all the best advice you've ever heard, collected into one handy volume. Every tip is short, to the point, and helps readers make the most of their money and time, making everyday life less hectic and more enjoyable.
Proven tips on everything from removing hairspray baked onto a curling iron to enjoying gourmet coffee without the gourmet price are included. Readers will learn how to keep their cats from eating their houseplants and know how to get stains out of white carpet.
Hunt hopes the useful and oftentimes humorous information in Cheaper, Better, Faster will help readers spend their money wisely and get creative by using everyday items to achieve the results they need – whether that means finding a wedding gift that won't break the bank or getting a stain out of a new t-shirt.
I've been a Mary Hunt email subscriber for a long time. I've only recently been introduced to her books. Debt-Proof Your Christmas was good, but this book tops it.
I've loved getting Mary's email tips, but this book certainly beats that newsletter all to pieces.
Each chapter contains tips about a different category. Yep! All the same kind of tips are together, making it easy to find tips that you currently need.
Sixteen chapters. 386 pages. Lots of useful tips here. Right now I'm checking out tips on repairs and maintenance. We are not going to talk about my water leak.
***A special thank you to Donna Hausler for providing a review copy.***
Mary Hunt is an award-winning and bestselling author, syndicated columnist and sought-after motivational speaker who created a global platform that is making strides to help men and women battle the epidemic impact of consumer debt. She is founder and publisher of the interactive website Debt-Proof Living, which features financial tools, resources and information for her online members. Her books have sold more than a million copies and her daily newspaper column is nationally syndicated through Creators Syndicate and is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Everyday Cheapskate?readers. Hunt speaks widely on personal finance and has appeared on shows such as?Good Morning America, Oprah,?Dr. Phil and?Focus on the Family. She and her husband live in California.
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Notes from Underground: A Chicken's Review of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
by Bob Whitten on August 5, 2014 42 Comments
Filed under: Attractions, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World (FL)
Chickens Don't Fly
I am a sick man . . . I am a chicken man. An unthrilled man. I think my liver hurts. As I desperately tried to dream up viable excuses to get me out of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train queue and into the relative safety of Fantasyland, the most theoretical and intentional of all the lands of the Magic Kingdom, it occurred to me there was nothing to be done. My best excuses failed on my tongue; my apprehensions about the looming thrills of this new experience rendered me dull, sheep-like, and sadly unconvincing. My wife—excited for an opportunity to actually experience some of Disney World's more exciting offerings for once—would hear none of it. I had a job to do, and to be honest, even I wasn't persuaded by my pitiful excuse for excuses.
Chickens don't fly you see, or at the very least they shouldn't. Ask any chicken; you'll get no argument from them. In fact, all you'll get is a blank stare, as they will typically refuse to dignify such a question with any response. It's not so much flight, however, that is the problem, as much as descent—rapid, gravity-enforced, stomach-churning descent. That is the problem. For I myself and my fine-feathered fellows suffer from an over-acute consciousness of inertia. The laws of nature give me offense, but only those times when my slight frame is cast violently against them. In my heart, I have never been a chicken, though I constantly turn chicken in reality when it comes to attractions of the so-called "thrilling" variety.
Apropos of the Last-minute Change
The morning of my Mine Train adventure started off innocently enough. We originally had FastPass+ reservations for 10:40 that evening, which meant I had a full day at the park before my date as the (dis)honorary 8th dwarf, "Queasy." Of course, that also meant 10:40 would hang over my head the entire day like the sword of Damocles. It gave "FastPass+ reservations" a new meaning, as I now had a whole host of them concerning our scheduled date with the Doc, Grumpy and the others.
Before rope drop, a cast member polled the large gathering of guests pooled at the entrance, in an informal effort to ascertain which attraction we planned to visit first. When a practical paucity of people professed their intentions to visit the Mine Train, my wife suggested we alter our plans and head there first. Although my instinct is to doubt the integrity of claims made by large groups of people, I nevertheless assented—anything to remove that ominous, dangling blade from above my head, even if it meant bringing it down upon me sooner than later. Feeling reasonably confident of my survival, getting the experience over with seemed a logical decision. However, it also made the reality of my impending peril that much more palpable.
Fortunately, what transpired next had the unintended effect of mitigating my sense of dread, or at least putting it off until we reached the entrance of the attraction. I'm afraid the Morning Stampede, something we assiduously avoid thanks to Touring Plans and my chickenness, comes out none too well in my recollections. I lovingly refer to it as ten minutes of torture. Of course, that's not fair, as it is something of a misnomer, as the stampede probably lasted no more than six minutes. It's hard to say how long it truly lasted, what with my life flashing before my eyes a few minutes earlier than I had anticipated. It's not that interesting a story either, so needless to say, I wasn't looking forward to watching it a second time once I began my Mine Train adventure.
After being pushed aside without warning or explanation by the lesser known and wildly less-popular dwarfs, "Shovey," "Pushy," and "Stampy," we at last arrived at the entrance of the Mine Train. As we moved through the desolate, early morning queue, I attempted to make note of the fun little diversions put in play to pass the time, but we were moving too quickly, and my mind was already thoroughly diverted.
In the past, my experience with attractions whose intent is to provide some measure of thrills has been one of blissful ignorance or muted optimism, and then later shock and horror as I realize too late the fate that has befallen me. I've been told more than one occasion that an attraction really wasn't "as bad" as I imagined, my companions not realizing how prodigious my proclivity for imagination happens to be. In nearly every one of those occasions, the experience had been much worse than their assurances. Of course, were my imagination truly great, I'd have come up with a better set of excuses.
The Mine Train
From the screams I overheard as we approached the boarding area, I was forced to conclude that mankind is in love with suffering, to the point of passion. After all, it's not like they got onboard expecting a gentle, relaxing ride. No, people seek out these kinds of attractions for the enjoyment of that sickly sensation that produces screaming. If they wanted a scary adventure where no one screams, Snow White's offering would still be around, but nobody wanted to sit through that; not even I.
Once safely inside our mine cart, we were whisked out of the mine and down a short, curving drop and to my surprise and great relief, my stomach remained steadfastly seated in its proper place. My greatest shock was just how smoothly we moved along the track. Our cart glided along with such ease that my jaw unclenched a little, and my death-grip on the safety bar relaxed, but not to the point of letting go.
We climbed our first peak, a relatively small one to folks accustomed to these sorts of experiences, but it may as well have been Everest. The riders seated in front of us, far more given over to the moment than myself, threw up their arms in an effort to drink in as much thrill as possible, but I would not play along. For me, the immediate fruit of inertia is consciousness, usually of my stomach clawing to get to safety. I folded my arms in conscious protest—granted, in my mind, as there was no way I was going to let go of my death-grip. Again, I was taken aback not by gravity-induced discomfort as I expected, but by the mildness of the descent. As relieved as I was, my skeptical self stiffened in anticipation of the big thrill I imagined we must be building toward.
As we entered Diamond Pass and returned to the mine, we were welcomed by the happy little dwarfs singing their happy little song and dig dig digging their whole day through. For a moment, I was drawn in and sang along, blissful in my ignorance, but never truly at ease. Then I spied the next peak, one even higher and more imposing than the first. At once, the happy little tune in my heart turned bitter; I looked on my dwarfen companions with contempt and loathing, and wondered how anyone else could possibly not feel the same way. Why were the little miners so happy? I imagined it was because of the terror they were about to inflict upon me and my poor, unsuspecting stomach.
Mockery now dripped from their song as we climbed and climbed and climbed. My own song turned to self-mockery, and burst forth, unrestrained, from my lips, echoing every "heigh-ho!" with "oh-no!" It was a sublime moment, and one I cursed myself for enjoying. Deep in my heart I suppose, it was difficult to accept my suffering. And if a person can't mock himself, then where's the fun?
We fell from the summit and from what I could tell from my half-opened eyes, our descent was in fact more of the same mildness as before. The track, it seems, was designed to take advantage of the mine carts novel tilting vehicle design, and as such we were subjected to a bounty of turns and bends but virtually nothing of direct drops.
We disembarked and at last I was free to assess the experience and perhaps enjoy it for the first time, now that the thing was known to me. My stomach, throughout the entire experience, remained quietly ensconced in its proper place without the least bitterness or protest, none the worse for wear and maybe even a little peckish. As we entered back again into the chaotic, but now peaceful flow of Fantasyland, I found myself considering the possibility of future visits to the Mine Train and not growing faint at the thought of it.
My rating scale for chicken-related thrill tolerance is one to five chickens–five being the most stomach-churning. Note: unless something very wrong happens, there will be no 5-chicken reviews. I've been on Tower of Terror once and it very nearly ruined my honeymoon. For the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, it gets my best rating – 1 chicken. Something tells me, however, it's all downhill from here. Literally.
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42 Responses to "Notes from Underground: A Chicken's Review of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train"
My new favorite article on TouringPlans.com!!!
Great article Bob! I hung on every word! Can't wait to ride SDMT in early December. I'm more of 4 out of 5 chickens, so this will be cake! :o)
Not at all….most likely it's just my speed! I'm not a thrill seeker and I made the mistake of riding Expedition Everest in March. Let's just say that will be the first and last time I ever ride it! My neck was sore for two days afterwards, too!
Two weeks ago I had my 7DMT chicken experience two. Twice!!! The first time we drove in the second row and found the ride even milder than the Barnstormer! The second time we drove in the very last cart and I did fell the difference. There, it was more like the Big Thunder Railroad. So I would suggest all chickens like me, to ask for the front cars.
Favorite article!! More, please!
Love this! I have a super chicken for a husband. This will be great to share with him for our next trip. He refuses to go on Barnstormer (I had to go on concurrent trips with our boys) – how do you rate Barnstormer (for a point of reference). I will have to look up more of your articles. On our first trip I got him on Space Mountain (I hadn't been to WDW in years and didn't remember it being scary – but I'm a coaster nut) and he actually threw up and cried afterwards – it was our first ride of the day and ruined the rest of our day at MK!
So Bob, you didn't say and I have to ask, did you go back to use your 7DMT FP+ for that evening?
Great article. I love your humor. I rode the Mine Train for the first time last week and liked it. I would say I am not a chicken but I totally agree with you on Tower of Terror. I also rode that for the first time last week and hated it far more than I thought I would. My daughter's favorite story of the trip is describing the look on my face and my yelling "Is it over yet?" It is good to face your fears, but only once is necessary.
I also rode Tower of Terror just once in my life. It was my honeymoon and I was so much in love… Nine years later I am still in love with my dear husband, but going again into ToT, never!
Great article! I love hearing about the thrill (or un-thrill) of rides by someone who doesn't like traditional roller coasters. I'm a bit of a chicken, though I will ride Thunder Mtn … I haven't yet braved Everest. Can't wait to try the Mine Train though!
After watching the Expedition Everest several times on YouTube, I really thought it was no big deal and I could handle it. However, somehow I forgot that a video doesn't quite give you the physical experience of the G-forces that you are subjected to. My 7-year-old was pinned to the side of the car and her head was partly hanging out. I had to pull her back in because she couldn't move. I honestly thought she had passed out but it was dark and I couldn't see her! NEVER AGAIN! But still sort of glad that I experienced it JUST once. ;oP
Wow, thanks for that review….someone just like me! About 20 years ago I made the mistake of going on Space Mountain, and couldn't walk straight for several hours (inner ear…) I had been thinking about going on this ride, but really was worried…..Thanks to you I will try it and maybe not be worried in that line….This may be the Best Article Yet for helping me plan!!!
At least you started small, when I brought my mother to WDW she decided to try a roller coaster for the first time ever. Unfortunately she tried Everest, we had to carry her to an area to sit and rest for a while after her 'experience'
I thought you were going to say 'fairly substantial medication'.
Great article – and I feel your pain! When we first started taking our kids to Disney World, I discovered I was scared to death of roller coasters. And I knew a day would come when my boys would INSIST that I get on Thunder, Splash and Space Mountain – never mind Everest or, heaven forbid, Tower of Terror!
It was the drop I was terrified of. But I started small with the MK mountains and discovered that the people who put their hands up are on to something. Loosening my death-grip and throwing my hands up on the drop actually took my mind off of the expected effects on my stomach. Maybe it allows more blood to flow to the abdomen. But I think tightening up when the drop comes only makes it seem worse.
The first time I rode Everest with them, I had to "take a few minutes" to recover while they rode it again. And after using the chicken-out line my first time in Tower or Terror, it has become one of my favorite rides.
So now I'm a bit of a roller coaster junkie. Hulk at Universal IoA, Kraken at Sea World and Goliath at Six Flags over Georgia are my favorites. I "out-ride" my boys all the time. They're the ones "taking a few minutes" while I go again.
It's not always the 'thrill' rides that get you. I can take all the coasters, althought not TOT. But the Mad Tea Party is a killer. On our last trip I mistakenly thought it can't possibly be as bad I as remember, it's just a kids ride, right? Wrong. My stomach was swirling like a washing machine as my husband and sons enjoyed the 'thrill' of spinning as much as humanly possible. When I staggered off after what felt like an age my 10 year old turned to me and said in a shocked tone ' Mum it looks like you're about to cry!' That's because I was. Never again.
I'm with you Sarah. I love roller coasters but hate the spinning. I really don't like the intense version of Mission: Space. That's all the nausea with none of the thrill in my book.
I think the drop on Pirates is bad enough. But I've promised to try 7DMT on our upcoming trip. Feeling a *little* better now that I've read this.
My mother had an open heart surgery 6 years ago, and before she will love to get in the rides at WDW, she even got into the Tower of Terror. Do you think this ride will be to ok for her? She is pretty healthy but I'm afraid that too much thrill may make her fell sick. I want to say that she got on the Goofy ride but the one that made her feel sick was the Star Wars ride at Hollywood Studios. What do you think about this one, I will really love for her to be able to see it.
I love corkscrews & turns & upsides downs… but not *drops*. Thus, ToT is not too fun… but R&R Coaster is awesome for me. Also love all the "sim" rides like Soarin & Star Tours.
Having said that… I got a concussion on EE. Was "slow" for about an hour & had to parse every word my wife said one. word. at. a. time. Never again on that one; not worth it. I did ride it twice that day, once in front (no problem), once in back (big problem).
Bob, seriously the Barnstormer lasts about 30 seconds max. By the time you even react to anything, it's done. Go for it. 😉
I've got to ask: Do you enjoy Splash Mt? Because while I hate drops, that is my favorite ride of all-time at any park. It's got to be the smoothest "drop" of all-time.
Great article, lots of fun to read.
Thanks, Bob, for a great article. I'm (late 60's) still a roller coaster enthusiast, but can't go on teacups etc. What caught my attention was that you were able to get on 7 Dwarfs ride at rope drop without a long wait. Good to hear b/c about a month ago folks were reporting long lines unless you were able to get to front of line by sprinting to the ride. So I have set up our first fastpass for 9am at the Dwarfies. I think I'll still keep it that way, since we'll be there in a few days (summer crowd), and I want to avoid the rope drop madness for the first dash down Main St., since the fam will have 2 tots in a double stroller with us. So our plan is to hang back 5-10 minutes, then easy does it a bit to the ride.
Thanks for the info! As a fellow chicken, I think you just talked me into trying 7 dwarfs. Now, can I persuade you into scooting over to Universal to try Gringott's for me? 🙂
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They all confessed that it was really so uncustomary that they did not know but what they would have to give notice.
In France it is not uncustomary to commit suicide at this stage; in England we do much better, or much worse, as the case may be.
Customs are made for customary circumstances, and customary characters: and his circumstances or his character may be uncustomary.
It shows how human nature can adapt itself to the most uncustomary things.
To refuse it was as uncustomary and as rude as to refuse the Alaskan miner who offers a drink at a public bar.
So true is it that unnatural generally means only uncustomary, and that everything which is usual appears natural.
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From 19 to 22 September 2013, Matt Willis and James Bourne made a surprise brief reunion as Busted when they joined McFly as special guests during the band's four 10th anniversary concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, performing "Year 3000", "Air Hostess" and McFly's "Shine a Light" with McFly, under the name McBusted. On 11 November 2013, it was announced that McBusted would tour in 2014, and will play songs from both Busted and McFly, then it was announced midway through the tour that they had been working on some songs together as McBusted, and on the 23rd November the McBusted debut single "Air Guitar" was released followed by a debut album which was was released on the 1st December 2014.
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I am a huge fan of McBusted, as I grew up with both Busted and McFly, and I am really looking forward to seeing McBusted in concert at London's o2 Arena on the 5th April 2015.
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Busted was an English pop rock band from Southend on Sea, Essex. The band formed in 2002 and originally consisted of James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson. They released two studio albums, Busted (2002) and A Present for Everyone (2003), one compilation and a live album. They have also won two Brit Awards and won the 2004 Record of the Year with their single "Thunderbirds Are Go". amongst other awards. Busted sold over four million albums worldwide before breaking up in January 2005 following Simpson's decision to pursue a career fronting alternative rock band Fightstar.
McFly are an English pop rock band who formed in 2003. The band consists of Tom Fletcher (lead vocals, guitar and piano), Danny Jones (lead vocals and guitar), Dougie Poynter (backing vocals and bass guitar), and Harry Judd (drums). McFly rose to fame after fellow band Busted helped launch them by inviting them to tour in 2004. In 2005, they won the Brit Award for Best British Pop Act. McFly's debut album Room on the 3rd Floor debuted at number 1 in the UK Album Chart and is certified as double platinum; this led to them becoming known as the youngest band ever to have an album debut at number 1—a title taken from The Beatles. A month after the album was released, the band had their first UK headlining tour.


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Monsoon Memories
It's the morning after the madness of July 4 and all is quiet here on the beach at 8:30 a.m. The sun's out and it's already 70 degrees and muggy; the dewpoint is a rather sultry 65 degrees. Normally it runs about 55 or so.
The real fireworks yesterday were provided by Mother Nature as some strong to severe thunderstorms erupted inland over some mountain and desert communities as part of a flood of monsoonal moisture, which packed extra punch thanks to the remains of tropical storm Arlene that made landfall over northern Mexico's Gulf coast last Friday. Hemet and Lancaster had wind gusts of 70 mph with quarter size hail and frequent lightning. Most of Arizona really got hammered by severe storms with Sky Harbor Airport shutting down operations for a time last weekend due to microbursts in the area. Thunderstorms continue to rumble over Arizona and Southern California and even up into the Sierra Nevadas today. That's why it's been so humid around here lately. So the 2011 summer monsoon season is off to a roaring start.
Continuing with our coverage of past El Nino summers we now arrive at the epic summer of 1972, still in my opinion the best surf summer ever to this day. Early in June, Hurricane Ava got things going with three days of double overhead bombs. The water temp. was already 72 degrees by June 5 and the monsoon season kicked in a whole month ahead of schedule with thunderstorms with a third of an inch of rain on the 8th and 9th. There were only three days of gloom that entire month of June 1972.
Then over the July 4 weekend a strong, severe angle 165 degree swell from Hurricane Barbara slammed into our coast during a 90 degree heat wave with glassy conditions all day plus 74 degree water. Then came Celeste in the middle of July stirring things up for five solid days, a long time for a Baja swell but her slow forward movement ( six knots) kept her in our surf "window" for a long time. A week later waves began to pump from Hurricane Diane, so we were already a perfect four for four in the hurricane swell department, but this was only the preview of things to come. Stay tuned for the incredible month of August 1972. Aloha!
Dennis McTighe served as a meteorologist and NOAA forecaster. His daily weather records date to 1958.
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July 10, 2011 at 8:28 am
I so remember the summer of 72. The surf was the largest I have ever seen in Laguna.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Stupid Cancer...
A generation of people dealing with cancer is our young adult population. Think about it, there is more in the media about kids with cancer and older adults with cancer, but no one seems to notice the young adults.
I am talking about the 19 to 40 year old group of adults who are in the prime of their sexual lives, becoming newly weds, having children, climbing the career ladder, and owning their first homes. And folks, they get cancer. Many of them are in the fight of their lives.
Well there is a group founded by and for young adults called Stupid Cancer. Visit www.stupidcancer.com and check it out. It is for those from 19- 40 ish who are either dealing with the disease or have survived and now are trying to figure out how to live again.
Many may not realize it but sometimes the treatment to survive cancer causes many other health issues. Things like blood pressure problems, diabetes, stroke, mental challenges, physical challenges, and God forbid another type of cancer.
I'm too young for this is their motto! Their advertisement states it best. Welcome to the club that no one wants to belong to but once you're here, you're family. This is your life plus Cancer where remission is not a cure and survivorship is all that matters.
If you are a young adult dealing with cancer or if you know of one who is, pass on the website link. It is a wonderful place to visit with resources of all kinds for young adults. Now you don't have to feel like you are dealing with this alone. www.stupidcancer.com is the site to visit and it will link you to other sources as well. You can find them on Twitter @stupidcancer and on Facebook/stupidcancer or on the blog at http://blog.stupidcancer.com/
You are too young to go it alone. Find others who are living the same life as you. Check it out.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Get Moving Kids- Tips for Children with Chronic Illness
- Allow chronically ill children to engage in physical activities that they enjoy and can tolerate. This means that you monitor your child for signs that the activity is too much but that you also allow age appropriate activities if your child is able. It gives them a sense of normalcy
- Keep your child hydrated. Provide water and power drinks like Gatorade for those hot days. Avoid sugary drinks and soda as those can add to dehydration
- Have fruit and snacks available to keep blood sugar levels normal and to help avoid nausea
- Encourage periods of rest
- Don't hover. Children who are chronically ill need to feel normal. Try to avoid pampering and hovering. Just be there to provide support.
Generally speaking, your child will be able to determine what activities he or she is up to doing. Let them be your guide. The way they look and act can help you to decide if today is a good day for getting off the couch or if today is a day of rest. If a child is up to doing an activity that he or she loves to do, the exercise may help the overall health and feeling of well being so enjoy the moment. If in doubt, don't hesitate to ask your health care provider for advice.
SFC Blog: Families Matter: National Backyard Games Week is this Month.
This is a good link to check out for summer activities that can be very inexpensive. The picture of the little guy is adorable too.
SFC Blog: Families Matter: National Backyard Games Week is this Month.: "Jump into spring! The 14th annual National Backyard Games Week takes place this month. It begins the Monday prior to Memorial Day and ends..."
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Book Review: Walking With Sophie
Author: Adam Webb
Lazy River Books
Picture Book
Ages 3-10
From the back of the book: Take your child on a special journey, with an enchanting girl. Explore the magic of childhood memories and the imagination that captures each precious moment. Tiptoe into Sophie's world once. Keep her in your heart forever.
My view: This book is just what it says it is...enchanting. But it is so much more. The reader follows Sophie to all her favorite places and you sense the importance of everyday quality time spent with a child. It is not until the end that the reader understands that Sophie is in spirit and what a wonderful way to ease the pain of the loss of a child.
This story is written with simple words and on the surface it has a simple concept following a child to all her favorite places. The after affect and take away value of this story is enormous. Any adult reading the story with their child will come away with a renewed sense of the importance of everyday things and the quality time your child deserves. The story is a gentle reminder that you only have today, not sure of tomorrow, and to make every moment memorable.
This enchanting story also can be used as a stepping stone to open conversations about life after death. The story is so warm, loving, and enchanting that it erases the negativity associated with talking about death. As a nurse who has cared for children who are terminal, this book would be such a blessing for both parent and child going through this trial.
I give the book 5 stars. This book is a must have for anyone who collects children's books. I can only hope that author, Adam Webb, will be writing more of these enchanting books about meaningful life experiences for children.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
R is for Rest
Rest is the one thing that most parents ignore for themselves when they have a sick child. Rest seems to escape most parents until say your child is over 21. As parents we worry about illness, activities, school grades, do our children have friends, what kind of friends do they have, could they do better, and on and on.
If a child is ill the worries are even greater. Parents watch and worry over blood counts, fevers, growth and development, medicines, scans, and everything else that can change in a heartbeat with a sick child.
Rest is essential to health. Rest helps your emotional state, your cognitive state, and your physical state. Tips for getting rest include
- learn to say no
- don't over book your free time
- take naps when your child is resting
- delegate house hold chores
- go to bed early
- enjoy down times without guilt
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Your course is laid out very well. I appreciate the humor! The illustrations are very good, as so many don't know what a lot of the vintage gear is or looks like. The audio/visual sections are great... Make me think I should change my position on staying away from pro tools. nuendo, etc. Our approaches differ somewhat, as far as getting drum sounds, but as learning so much anyway! I appreciate the depth you go into each piece of equipment to explain what is normally taken for granted. Craig L Rockett - Birmingham AL
I graduated from AIA in the early 90s. After I finished I started working as a recording engineer and producer, built my own studio, and went to work on a Grammy winning recording. Currently I'm pursuing a Doctorate in Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Colorado and also work as the Graduate Assistant of the Music Technology Department. I thank you for everything what I learned from you and for the inspiration I got from being enrolled at AIA. My name is Socrates Garcia - Colorado
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I have enjoyed this course and I have learnt plenty. You are a good teacher and your writing, audio and videos are really good and clear. Thank you for teaching me and showing me the way to do this job thank you very much . Now I am trying to set up my studio and practice what I have learnt from you. When I can do many things then I can start to put the sound proofing and create the studio style. I would like to keep in contact with you, because you are always the master engineer. Thank you .
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I love the course. I appreciate you putting this together. I've struggled since I was 17 trying to make my songs sound good but could not pass certain hurdles until now. I will continue on this path for the rest of my life God willing. Thank you! Vincent Mann, Colorado Springs- CO
I just wanted to say a big thank you for such an awesome course! The experience was one of a kind and the knowledge gained so immense, my clients have begun to marvel at my mixes! God bless you and the entire team real good, and take the institute to even greater heights! Dr Oluseyi Ayankogbe - Lagos, Nigeria
It has been a real great experience to study with this institute. I don't regret. Thanks so much Pete for bringing sound engineering training to our door steps. There is not any paragraph in the lessons that is boring to read. I wish this institute a great future. ZEKA POROTAZIO, SEROWE - BOTSWANA
Thanks again for creating this course. I achieved 162 points out of 170 so I'm proud of myself for studying and sticking with it. My life has improved significantly now that I've increased my knowledge in the area I am so passionate about. Take care and I wish you all the best. Vincent Mann, Colorado Springs, CO
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Thanks to AIA for this awesome course. It is really helpful and easy too. For every kind of students. So much user friendly. Thanks Rajdip Dey _ Kolkata, India
Thank you, it is very reassuring to know the Audio Institute is willing to take the time to let their students know how they did. I am enjoying this course intensely and would recommend it! I am learning quite a bit and very happy to see that the course teaches me about analog equipment and not just digital. Thank you for all you do! Chris Green - Little Britain, Canada
Thank you for the course. I learned a lot about what I didn't know, and what I thought I knew, and even more of what I already knew! Ron Cox -Arroyo Grande, CA
I enjoy your way of teaching,plus your content. Your thought of ever making this program was a light bulb worth the thought. Good job sir - Corey McDonald, Gulfport, MS
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I curently mix FOH for my church, and I have learned a lot! I have taken our live sound and recording to exellent quality all thanks to this course. John Leverett - Cleburne, TX
I am glad I finally took up your class. I find it a pleasure to read. I believe these are the thoughts of someone with a great life experience. Emil Lazar,
Excellent course.Very well done. Exceeded my expectations for sure. Haney Moallem - Wabasca, Canada
Your course Is excellent. I am enjoying every moment of it . Thanks for the opportunity - Linton George Taylor, Black River, Jamaica
Honestly, I wouldn't change a thing.Your course is informative and witty,as well as,carefully organized and worded so that literally anyone could follow along. Plain and simple, it is a truly remarkable course. Jemas R. Novak - Tyrone, PA
Now I work for my own studio. I have to say thank you for you because your class is really good for me and I still use them as a guide line for my recording works. Walter Yu, Hong Kong, China
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Thank you so much for the wonderful course. I finished it today and I learned a lot. I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed it. I can't wait for my diploma so I can frame it! I mainly do audio restoration and forensics but here and there I mix and master music for clients. Nathan Clark, Blaine -NM
I personally love this course. I taught myself a lot of things in this music industry but this course has given me a true knowledge of whats going on in the setup. Now i not only know how to run many of the limiters
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I am enjoying the course very much and am learning a great deal that will help me greatly in my music. Bill Edwards - Nerang, Australia
My daughter is interested in the ONLINE MASTER COURSE. By the way your course was taken by my daughter's father (Romesh Yatawara) and her uncle (Kishan Yatawara) about 20 years ago from Hong Kong and both are sound Engineers with leading advertising agencies and formerly national radio stations. Sharon Perera - Sri Lanka
I can't think of a better approach to. I'm absolutely satisfied with the course, it was far more than I expected, and to be honest.. I think the course's way too cheap! I mean, I got theory, audio lessons (invaluable), I see you've added clips of video too... and a legend as the instructor. What more can a student ask? I'm really happy and glad I found you. Thank you, and Congratulations! - Aldo Miguel Benegas - Paraguay
This course meant a lot to me. In my country there's only one school about recording arts, with lots of graduates every year. But not even 1 good sounding album released, ever. After I finished the part 2 or 3 of the course, I was so excited that I started buying some equipment (not the ones I wanted, but the best I could pay) and started making demos of my own. I was happy with the progress, so I created a symphonic rock band, which was easy, as I work as music teacher and I have many professional musicians among my friends. And I can say this wouldn't happen, if I didn't enroll to AIA. Thank you very much Mr. Peter Miller. Aldo Benegas - Paraguay
i was very surprised with the contents of your course, there was a lot of practical information and your approach was quite interesting. although i learned audio basics twenty years ago, your lessons were very refreshing and i´ve learned a few things that i didn´t find somewhere else. the best was that you opened my mind to come back to the analog audio path. I´ve been working for four years on classical recordings, and little by little i´m convinced that for this kind of music analog devices have no rival, worst you can try with digital but is very expensive and complicated to bring everything in sync and with a natural sound. i suppose the answer is to find the best of both worlds. anyway i want to thank you again. Jose Fernandez - Bogota, Colombia
You guys are doing such an amazing job, I love this course. It's such an amazing course and so knowledgeable. By the way, my mixes sound amazing all thanks to you and your course god bless you Peter long live rock and roll!!!! Thanks guys. - Paolo Sciulli - Werribee, Australia
Thank you so much Mr Miller, I will stay in touch with AIA and let you know all about my career achievements. This course was really what I was looking for amazing and I am more then Happy to be a AIA student graduate with the Honor By Mr Peter Miller himself. Thank you Again - Jean Michel Désir, Venice CA
I just wanted to say i've enjoyed taking this course very much. It is well laid out and engaging. i have really put a lot of theory with my experience with this course and know i understand why sound does what it does. Andrew Lewis - Johnson City, TN
I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. Being a disabled pensioner I have had time to work through course at a good pace. The information supplied certainly helped me get a good solid understanding of the industry and what I need to do to be a part of this exciting world of audio engineering. The added insights gained through this course has fired me up even more as I continue to develop my own home studio and to assist others in producing quality recordings to enhance there own careers. Many thanks, Malcolm Pitchford - Gold Coast, Australia
I'm finishing up the course now and I can attest to one thing it is everything it should be. The stuff I learned in just the first module blew my mind and prepared me for the recording world to the tenth power. I am now the in-house audio engineer for "Devine Records Management, LLC" I highly recommend this course with serious thumbs up - Shondo ?
"Peter Miller has hit some home runs in the music industry and this course is no exception. The course delivered deep subjects in edible portions flavored with a refreshing splash of humor. Mr. Miller doesn't just cover the what and how of it all, he gets to the why. As an engineer you must understand this well to succeed now and in the years to come." Rodney Haszinger, Tuscon, TX
This program is very detailed for anyone at any level. Great job guys! Roger Arenas, San ANtonio - TX
I personally thank you for all training. Before this course I was the worst knob-dobbler in the field and when i was on part 2 I recorded some tracks and wow my quality was higher than ever…. I'm excited to hear my quality after the course. thanks so much AIA - Claude Shelton, Johnson City, TN
I am thoroughly enjoying this course and I am excited to start my career ASAP! - Thomas Mastrokalos, Oakville, Canada
I just wanted to say thank you. I recently completed the course. It has changed the way I record music, do live sound and most of all, I listen to recorded music in a way I have never listened to it before. I went digital about 6 years ago. I always wondered why my recordings sounded "ok" but they never sounded "right" until taking your course. So thank you again, your course has been a wonderful and life changing experience! Darryl Dorton - Hammond, IN
I was living in Germany and studying at the SAE Institute Berlin but I still wanted to reinforce my studies with your knowledge (Peter Miller). There are things and tips in your course that one can´t find anywhere else. Daniel Jairala Hes - Samborondon, Equador
I wish to appreciate your high level of generosity for making available the rich information in the AIA course for sound engineers and music producers. I would say that the AIA course is a 360 degree exposition of the audio world. Thanks. Sincerely, Abhulimen Ose Sylvester - Port Harcourt, Nigeria
The course is excellent and is giving me exactly what I was looking for. Kevin Zibell - Mount Helen, Australia
This course has really increased my knowledge in every aspect and I like how you'll have provided business related information too which is very helpful. The action audio section of this course is really amazing too. Elroy Fernandes - Mumbai, India
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I am very glad to have had the honor of speaking with you. As usual, with people of your prestige, I thought I would be talking to the "Management", a Secretary, or probably a Personal Assistant. A very big thank you. Regarding the volume of materials inherent in the package - compared to quite a number of other schools I also came across online during my research. Schools set out to abuse & exploit ones ambition and/or passion. Alex PInhero - Yan Jiao, China
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I have learned a lot from the course... I'm always going through my manual before I setup the sound systems at our church. AIA really helped me a lot. After learning the important principles in mixing and proper gain structure, it's much easier now to optimize our systems and our church members appreciate the big improvement. Michael Medico - Sharjah, Unite Arab Emirates
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Modes Project
The purpose of this assignment is to further your understanding of different rhetorical modes of development and to show you a model for the writing project you will be doing. You will be writing 14 précis and writing in 5 different modes for this project. The nine modes* are:
1) Narration 2) Description, 3) Exemplification, 4) Process, 5) Cause/Effect 6) Compare/Contrast, 7) Classification, and Division, 8) Definition, 9) Argument
Basic steps:
1. With a partner, you will be researching and presenting one mode of writing to the class. See the handout for detailed instructions. You will become the expert group for that mode and in charge of peer reviewing all essays for that mode.
2. On your own, you will read two essays from seven of the nine modes. You must read all of the required essays. You will write a précis (instructions to follow) for each of the essays you read.
3. You will write five essays (approx 500 words each) on the same general topic from five different modes. See the handout for detailed instructions.
1. Mode presentation- Oct 13
2. Precis X2- Oct 17; Oct 21; Oct 23; Oct 27; Nov 3; Nov 10
3. Essays- Nov 3; Nov 10; Nov 15; Nov 28; Dec 6
4. Final project- Dec 16
*Some modes of writing may require research which would necessitate the proper documentation of sources and a work cited page.


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Winner for Ł2bn Sheffield highways PFI
11 April 2012 Sheffield City Council has selected a preferred bidder for its multi-billion pound highways maintenance PFI deal.Amey won the deal, beating competition from a Carillion/Mouchel joint venture, to "transform" the city's highway network for the next 25 years.
"We made the decision to award the contract to Amey as they offer the best value for money in their proposals for improving and maintaining the city's highway network to the standard required by the council," said John Mothersole, chief executive of the council.
The project is one of the largest local authority highway schemes in the UK and the contract will be one of Amey's biggest. Amey will now be tasked with addressing the backlog of repairs and refurbishing the city's roads, pavements, bridges and streetscene within the first five years of the contract and then maintaining them to the improved standard throughout the remaining 20 years of the contract. The deal also includes services such as street cleaning, winter gritting and landscape maintenance.
Work on-site is due to begin in August 2012.
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County Tipp Ryan Youth Orchestra
An afternoon recital from the County Tipperary Ryan Youth Orchestra will take place on Sunday, March 3rd at 3pm in the Excel Centre, Tipperary Town.
Among the featured guests taking part at this fundraising concert will be classical guitarist John O'Shea from Dublin. Having studied at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, John went on to complete his studies with a Masters in Guitar Performance at the USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles, one of the world's leading guitar schools. At USC John studied with Scott Tennant, founding member of the Grammy award winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and under the tutelage of Maestro Pepe Romero.
Tickets may be purchased on the day or from Danny Ryan's Music Shop, Tipperary. This will be an afternoon recital not to be missed.


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The good news is that Jonathan will never be as smart as his daddy Georgie. So Johnny Boy will waste his father's inheritance giving to Leftists and eventually his cash flow will run dry. He won't be able to generate the same amount of Wall Street cash his dad could muster.
These public-financing schemes are almost always incumbent protection schemes.
Dubbing FOD a super PAC that hates super PACs, the Washington Post noted in July 2012: Like all super PACs, Friends of Democracy will be able to raise unlimited funds from wealthy individuals, corporations or unionsprecisely the kind of system that the group is fighting against. But in fact, FOD is somewhat of a hybrid between a PAC and a Super PAC; i.e., it is permitted to raise unlimited sums of money from individuals and corporations, and to make contributions (of up to $5,000) directly to federal candidates.
One of FOD's three co-founders and directors, Jonathan Sorosthe son of billionaire financier George Sorossaid in a 2012 interview in Washington: We openly acknowledge the irony of being a super PAC trying to address money in politics. But our goal is to eventually decrease the influence of this kind of group.... We dont see any other path to real legislative change. Claiming that his father was not involved in FOD, Jonathan Soros gave $100,000 in seed money to help the organization get off the ground.
Another FOD founder and director is political strategist Ilyse Hogue, who has worked for and with a host of progressive groups. Shortly before joining FOD, Hogue served as a senior adviser to Media Matters for America, and as director of political advocacy and communications for MoveOn.org.
The third founder and director of FOD is David Donnelly, who previously (2008-10) served as campaign manager of the Campaign for Fair Elections, a multi-organizational national initiative that tried to pass the comprehensive Fair Elections Now Act (FENA), legislation designed to purge the political process of large contributions from big-money donors, bundlers, and lobbyists. FENA would permit candidates for federal office to accept only small campaign donationslimited to $100 apieceof which each dollar would, in turn, be matched by $5 in public funds.
Utilizing television ads, mass mailings, and Web messaging to portray Republican candidates as beholden to corporations, FOD's modus operandi is to try to publicly embarrass these candidates (if they oppose FOD's brand of campaign-finance reform) and their biggest donors. We want to make sure there is a political cost associated with opposing reform and accountability, says co-director Ilyse Hogue.
In the 2012 election cycle, FOD spent $2,462,566 on political activities. Of the $11,175 that FOD gave directly to candidates' campaigns, 100% went to Democrats.
...so this "Friends of Democracy" is a liberal group spending millions of dollars in a push to get "big money" out of politics?
"Soros corruption spin, why doesn't any other news media talk about this" That's your question? Perhaps you could get a bit smarter, and be known as stupid, and lazy.
Corruption they disagree with becaus ethey are not a part of it and want it for themselevs. The son of the devil incarnate will continue his fathers scrotched earth policy for generations to come.


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Sunday, July 3, 2011
When in Rome
Rome is so full of history and culture. I learned so much traveling around this ancient city (despite the scorching hot temperatures!). Our first stop was Vatican City.
It was an amazing experience to be in such a historic city. The Vatican is also where I got my favorite gelato of the trip. It was delightful!
All of the ancient sites were so neat to see. The Colosseum and the Forum were just how I imagined. I cannot believe that they were built without the use of machinery. Amazing!
We took one of our days in Rome and hopped on a train headed to the Almafi Coast. Although it was a super quick trip, it was totally worth it. I definitely have Sorrento on my "go back" list. From the coast of Sorrento, we could also see Mt. Vesuvius which was super neat.
It was the perfect way to conclude an amazing European excursion. I am so thankful for this once in a lifetime opportunity! Thanks for reminiscing about my journey with me!
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A man who got involved in trouble on a Lurgan street was fined £75 last Friday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for disorderly behaviour.
The court heard that on October 7 at 12.20am police were called to William Street where a number of males were fighting. They made two arrests.
Police then viewed CCTV and saw the defendant, Christopher Michael Kennedy (19), Drumbeg, Craigavon, in a verbal and then physical altercation with another male.
A solicitor for Kennedy said he had gone to a car park where a number of males were having a disagreement. He was pushed a number of times but there was a scuffle and he ended up on the ground. The solicitor added that a constable came to the assistance of the defendant. Kennedy thanked him and headed home.


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My Story
I've always had an active imagination. As a kid, I used to craft stories in my head, and act them out with imaginary people as the other actors. At the time, this caused my parents great concern. Now, they have great stories to tell.
My short attention span and overactive imagination made it difficult for me to figure out what I wanted to do in life. At first, I thought I would be a Doctor. Why? I don't know. I guess it was just what immigrant kinds think they should do. That idea lasted until I was sixteen before I realized how much longer I'd need to be in school.
Finally, I fell into studying Law at McGill University. My short-lived legal career took me to Connecticut to be in-house counsel at the largest privately owned ferry company in the United States. This also allowed me to get my first real exposure to business and management. I became the first person in the world to have a business card with the title, "Counsel, International Affairs/Director, Food Services."
After two years in Connecticut, I returned to Montreal, determined to start a non-legal career. It was at that point, that I joined Yellow Media (YP) and became part of a team that was attempting to transform a 100-year old print directory into a premiere digital marketing company.
It was there that I got an education in Marketing and Product Management. I launched product offerings for search engine marketing, online local display advertising, and Facebook marketing for local businesses, and eventually became the head of the digital product team. Hundreds of thousands of SMBs used our services and media.
After eight years at YP, it was time for a change, and I took a plunge into the world of startups, joining Breather, a fast growing, Montreal-based tech startup that was being referred to as the "AirBnB of office space." I spent a year at Breather doing everything from marketing to product management to process optimization and a bunch of stuff in between.
In December of 2016, I was recruited to become the head of Marketing for Luxury Retreats, with a goal of helping a healthy business reach its full potential and grow aggressively. In addition to the familiar world of digital marketing, I was also responsible for PR, communications and traditional advertising.
Throughout all of this, I have never stopped writing both fiction and non-fiction. As a freelance writer, I've written pieces for multiple online and offline publications on topics ranging from marketing to the environment.
I also co-founded Gin and Tea, a boutique video production firm; co-founded and edited an online tattoo magazine, Skin Deep in Art; wrote a marketing guide for small and medium-sized businesses entitled 21st Century Marketing; wrote a novel entitled First World Problems; write a blog about happiness, The Happiest Man in the World; and have half a dozen other interests that would bore you to to tears.
In a world that is increasingly specialized, I am a consummate generalist.
Other Homes on the Web
I have lived on the web for the better part of my adult life. I write, interact and exist in many places. Here are just a few places you can find me.
- The Happiest Man in the World: Originally, a blog about appreciating what we have, and actively pursuing the happiest lives we can. This has slowly turned into my main home for non-fiction writing on the web.
- First World Problems Fiction: Originally, the place where I published my first novel on a chapter-by-chapter basis. Now that that novel is in the (long) process of being published, this site is the home to information about all of my fiction.
- My Email Newsletter: I send out a monthly email newsletter with news about my writing, as well as book, television, food and any other recommendations that I may have.
- Twitter: Follow my tweets for an assortment of tech, business, sports, random observations, and anecdotes.
- LinkedIn: Connect with me on LinkedIn for my professional resume.
I have also written at some point for sites such as Askmen.com, workshifting.com, thenextgreatgeneration.com, and many more.


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A statement that is correct on its face can be irrelevant and – if wrongly presumed to be relevant – misleading. It won't become "mostly wrong" in itself, no matter how misused. President Trump tweeted on Feb. 25: The media has not reported that the National Debt in my first month went down by $12 …
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"The Importance of Realizing You Are Not Alone", this is what Pamela Bryson-Weaver hopes her book, Living Autism Day-by-Day: Daily Reflections and Strategies to Give You Hope and Courage will accomplish… This book may be read all at once and then re-read day-by-day. The second time hopefully you will take the time to journal in your feelings as this has proven to be very therapeutic.
The entries address the world of autism and include some of the following:
- practical advice
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Six candidates is a record number for a party primary in Arizona, elections officials say.
It's also a recipe for voter indecision and a scramble for attention among the candidates. Arizona's Republican gubernatorial race is just that.
Simple math shows that a candidate can win the party nomination in the primary with 16.7 percent of the vote. Early voting is under way, and the number of undecided voters has dwindled, but at one point pre-election, it was at 50 percent of the electorate, several polls reported.
Candidate Scott Smith rose in the polls in the last two weeks as the number of undecided voters began to drop. Smith said the large number of undecided voters is tough to deal with in a crowded field.
"Getting that message out is our problem," he said. "We find that when the message goes out people respond, and we are going to work our tails off because I don't believe this election is going to be decided until Aug. 26 (election day)."
Candidate Frank Riggs said the tight competition has led to negative campaigning, which he hoped would send voters to him.
"The two presumed frontrunners are pounding each other both directly and through the typical dark money, third party operative stuff," Riggs said, referring to Doug Ducey and Christine Jones. "And not only is that turning off a lot of folks, I think it is causing them to hesitate and wait and see how the race plays out further."
In Arizona, voters with no party affiliation make up the single biggest group of registered voters, and they can vote in a party primary simply by asking for any one party's ballot.
Early voters and independents are getting plenty of attention from candidates flooding them with calls.
Pima County Recorder F. Ann Rodriguez said as much attention as campaigns pay to early voters, few independents usually take part in early voting.
" ... a little less than 18,000 (independents) have actually asked for ballots," Rodriguez said. "We've got a long way to go to reach those independent voters to get them to participate in this primary ."
Each of the candidates in the six-way Republican gubernatorial race is trying to reach voters, and in recent days most have put new advertisements on television.
Candidate Ken Bennett said he expects the race to come down to the wire.
"It is going to go down to the 26th, and I believe it is going to be determined by 1 or 2 percent," Bennett said. "It's going to be very tight, and the difference between the winner and second place and below could be just a few thousand votes."
Early ballots are available through Friday by contacting the county recorder's office.
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Today's your last chance to submit a candidate question for the 10 Questions project, which in our region is looking for issues pertaining to the races for governor's race, the U.S. Senate fight between Kirsten Gillibrand and Joe DioGardi [corrected] as well as the Congressional races in the 20th and 23 CDs.
The drill: You can submit a question as well as vote for the question you think the candidates should be asked; the aspirants will then be asked to respond to the top 10 vote-getters by mid-October. Click on the 10 Questions box on the right side of this page for much more, and a look at the races the initiative is targeting around the country.
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Josh Marks Arrested for Assault, Claims Gordon Ramsay Made Him into Godby Hilton Hater at . Comments
It turns out Josh Marks is very good at two things:
- Cooking.
- Getting pepper-sprayed.
The Masterchef Season 3 runner-up was arrested Monday night following an extraordinarily bizarre incident with the police.
According to TMZ sources, a University of Chicago cop spotted Marks on campus, attempting to use an emergency phone.
He had wounds on his face and was asked what happened. In response, Marks lunged at the office, hit him and attempted to take his gun.
From there, the cop and two colleagues did all they could to subdue the 7'2" reality star - pepper-spraying him, striking him with a baton - but Marks still managed to break free and sprint away.
He was eventually brought down by a total of five officers in someone's backyard.
Taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries, Marks was chained to a bed and charged with assaulting a cop and resisting arrest.
He told an official at the hospital that everything was Gordon Ramsay's fault and that the celebrity chef is an "asshole" who possessed him and made him into God.
But that doesn't sound like the work of an asshole, does it? Sounds like the work of someone totally awesome!


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Making Lavender Bottles
Lavender is one of my favorite "Make it Do" flowers… as useful as it is pretty. This hardy, easy to grow herb that has been valued for centuries for it's wonderful scent. I grow mostly Munstead and Hidcote varieties of lavender in my garden. And I love the Blue Cushion lavender I have planted in a hedge around my vegetable garden. Lavender has great color almost the whole summer… and I use it for a variety of projects.
The lavender flower has two parts… the calyx and the corolla. The calyx colors up first and that's when I like to harvest lavender for making wreaths and bouquets. After that the corollas begin to bloom. You can still harvest your lavender but the open blooms aren't as pretty when they are dry. (It is still perfect for making potpourri and sachets.)
One quick project I make every year out of lavender is lavender bottles. They are so easy even children can make them (with a little help.) Lavender bottles smell wonderful tucked in drawer or in a closet.
Here's how to make them: You will need fresh lavender, about a yard of 3/8 inch ribbon and a hot glue gun.
1. Start with about 25 stems of fresh cut lavender. Cut the stems as long as possible.
2. Starting at the top, just below the buds, run your fingers down each stem to remove any leaves.
3. Tie the end of 3/8 inch ribbon just below the blooms. (I just work from the spool so I don't waste any ribbon in the end.)
4. Fold the stems back over the buds. (Try to keep them evenly dispersed around the bottle.)
5. Pull the long end of the ribbon out from between the stems. (Make sure the short end stays neatly tucked inside.)
6. Now weave the ribbon in and out like a basket. I usually weave two or three stems at time. You can weave in an out every stem if you like.
7. When you get to the bottom of the buds, make sure to pull the ribbon taut. Then dab the ribbon with hot glue to secure the end and trim.
8. Trim the stems to make them even.
9. Tie a ribbon in a bow to cover the end of the ribbon.
Lavender bottles are so fragrant and sweet. I love keeping them in my drawers. They also make a wonderful homemade gift for a friend.
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WONDERFUL! I can't wait to try this. I have so much lavender right now too! I'll be linking.
What a creative way of using lavendar. I would've never thought of it. Beautiful!
Oh, wow…I've never seen anything like this before. I love the smell of lavendar…now I just need to grow some so I can try this!!
Those are beautiful. I can't wait for my lavender to grow up so I can do that.
I love this–it's such a great idea. I will definitely be making some this summer, thank you!
Love it! I want make one for my neighbor because she always grew plant in her garden and she let me share with her.. I would like to make one for her.. thank you!
I love these. We had buckets and buckets of lavender in my front yard as a kid (seriously, we were never dry), and we used to make these all the time. *Sigh* I need to plant some lavender of my own. I can just smell it now…
I have been making lavender bottles for years. I use very narrow ribbon in different colours. Each one takes 20-30 mins, always use odd number of stems an the result is the lavender heads are completly covered by basket weave ribbon.
Jan, they sound beautiful. I would love to see a picture. kind regards, Calli
Thank you for this lovely tutorial. I made two.
I added this great little tute to our link luv roundup, hope you like it. Come by for a peek:
Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks Shannon… I excited to be in the mommyhood!
I wish I had lavender in my backyard. This is just brilliant!
This is so pretty! I have quite a lot of fresh lavender so I will be making these very soon. Thanks!
[...] My lavender grew particularly tall this year, which gave me the idea to try a new craft- Lavender bottles made with ribbon. Lavender bottles or lavender wands are made with fresh lavender cut before the flowers open with a long stem and ribbon (1/8″ to 1/4″ width). Directions for how to make these wands can be found on one of my new favorite blogs: Make it Do. [...]
Hi! I just found your site and I think you ROCK! I made one of these years and years ago and still have them in my linen drawer! Last summer I was visiting my sister and she gave me another one. I love, LOVE lavender and miss it! It does not grow here in the Middle East to my knowledge! I hope to get to make some in the summer of 2012 which is the next time I get to go home!
Hi. I'm a new visiter to your site, & I'm going to sign up.I love Lavander too, & make sachets for my draws.Thanks for the tutorial on making Lavander bottles.I'll be making those too!
Wow! that's a great idea!
Alia, Lavender grows very well in one of the hottest areas of the US. It does not like a lot of water. Lavender was crushed and sprinkled in the Roman Baths as a disinfectant for the publicly used water. The word Laver – to bathe – is related to Lavender; and I suspect it Mediterranean-to-MidEastern in origin. It also grows well in Mexico, which can get blazing hot. I suspect the hotter growing variety of lavender is more fragrant/pungent. It is related to Rosemary plants.


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