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In the past couple of years, going through the 9th and 10th anniversariesof the so called 9/11 event (maybe here in the UK we should call it 11/9) much attention has been focussed on the events of the 11 September 2001.
Two friends of mine (real friends as well as facebook ones) made posts about this incident.
P made a post about Building 7 and commented that he had not heard about this building before. There has, in fact, been a lot of focus in the investigations on this building. One particular point is that if you look at the pile of rubble from this collapse you will note it is quite substantial and yet if you look at that at the foot of Buildings 1 and 2 (the twin towers) there is almost none. Normally when buildings collapse you would expect to see a height of rubble to about 12% of the original. So, how can that be explained when building 7 was only 47 stories high and each tower was 110 stories? There should have been a pile of rubble twice as high.
R said he was covering his ears from the wailing and generated a gently heated argument about the global versus the personal and about remembrance, war and 9/11.
I said, in reply to P, that I would dig out some more links and writing on the subject as there has been a huge amount of controversy about this incident. I have put a whole batch of links below and if you care to follow them you will discover some of the evidence, argument, investigation and questions that surround it.
Building 7
For me, there does not have to be an answer to all the questions. It is enough just to ask a few questions and note that there has been no scientific or rational explanation given by government authorities. Questions like the one I raised above about piles of rubble.
- Questions like, how could so many 'experts' have formed conclusive opinions less than an hour after the towers collapsed?
- Questions like, why was this the first ever example of a steel framed building to collapse from fire? (Plenty of them have had fires.) Or, as Jim Hoffman (see below) puts it "despite the lack of a single historical precedent for a steel-framed skyscraper totally collapsing for any reason other than controlled demolition."
- Questions like, where did all that smoke come from? And the resultant dust all over the surrounding area. (Compare it with video of building 7 (or any demolition video) and note there is nothing like the amount of smoke.)
- Questions like, why is there disagreement about specific aspects of the NIST Report within the Structural Engineering Community in USA?
This is the "rubble" from buildings 1 and 2 -
all 110 stories of each. Note how it is hardly
as high as the ambulance.
This is the rubble from building 7 - a mere 47 stories
high. So compare the scale with the size of the people
walking around it.
I could go on but you would get bored. Just have a look at some of the links and very quickly you will realise there are so many unanswered questions to make you wonder at least a little bit about what was really going on – and still is.
In December 2001, I wrote the following letter to a magazine:
On the same day that about 3,000 people died in the Two Towers terrorist attack, in the rest of the world:
- 24,000 people died from hunger
- 6,020 children died from diarrhoea
- 2,700 children died from measles
- 1,400 women died in pregnancy or childbirth.
Who will pray for them? Who will hold memorial ceremonies for them? Who will attack the cause of their death?
And on September 12th the same number died again; And on September 13; And on ...; And on ...; And on ...
I would like to give you two quotes from people greater than I.
First from Mahatma Gandhi "an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind".
And from one of the fathers of civil rights in America, Martin Luther King (Where Do We Go From Here?). "The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it is seeking to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through violence you may murder the liar but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth. Through violence you murder the hater, but you do not murder hate... Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."
You might care to multiply those numbers by the number of days since September 11 2001 and see how many people in this world have died and simply note that without doubt most of them could have been saved, simply and cheaply. If only we all had the will.
And I do mean WE. If we keep silent then we are as surely guilty as anyone.
Then ask how much time, energy and money has gone on the arguments about 9/11?
As I asked in my letter all those years ago, "where was the memorial service for them"?
The Links (sometimes you need to search on "9/11" or similar)
Follow at least some of these links and make up your own mind. I have given pointers to both sides of the argument. You could start by looking at any of these sites:
- http://www.drjudywood.com/ (Look at her Billiard Ball theoretical experiment - there's a button for it.)
Also the sites of Ian Crane, Andy Thomas and David Icke are good resources. (Just search their names.)
Here is a very calm and thoughtful presentation by Spencer Morgan and a good start for beginners though it is quite long at 1 hour 50 minutes. It is actually all audio with slides so you don't have to watch, just listen. He starts with a clear summary of what he is attempting to do and discussing terms like "conspiracy" and "coincidence". Definitely worth making the time to listen as he covers many different angles with lots of background.
Jim Hoffman (quoted above), a research scientist , mathematician, software engineer, author and inventor, has a number of sites:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the USA government's official source of most reports and research on it, at
and this is the final report http://wtc.nist.gov/NCSTAR1/
This is a radio 'debate' between two opposing views (audio only of course):
The website of Dr. James H. Fetzer (one of the featured debaters from the previous programme):
And this is one where Michael Shermer writes (the other debater)
Here are a couple of interesting videos on 9 years of research:
http://www.truthforum.co.uk/news-media-using-fake-video-of-9-11-attacks (Don't be put off by the light-hearted theatrical start to part 1 – he has some really interesting stuff to say.)
Analysis of comments made on media only minutes after the event:
Scholars for 9/11 Truth - This website says "We are a group of scholars and supporters endeavouring to address the unanswered questions of the September 11, 2001 attack through scientific research and public education."
Look at the Project Censored link on this site also.
New Internationalist:
Their issue 340, Nov 2001 – contained one of the best quick analyses of the incident that I read. I know not if it is still available.
Their book review
Professor David Ray Griffin (author of the book): - His website is here:
There are lots of links all over the internet to other sites and to videos and books abound.
About Building 7 at the WTC on 9/11 (as posted by Pete)
To counter that,
http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/factsheet/wtc_qa_082108.cfm - is the report of the NIST into building 7


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TWD #Ilostcount: All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much. ~George Harrison
Like my subject line implies…
I can't remember what number Tuesdays with Dorie recipe I am on now. I wanna say in the high 80s maybe? Then again my memory aint what it use to be back in my 20s now that I'm in my 30s so I could be WAY off on the count. All I know is it feels like FOREVER AND A DAY since I last participated. Anyone that tells you that you can buy a house, move into your house, unpack all the boxes, celebrate the holidays *AND* keep up with any other activities is Super Woman. I certainly couldn't so unfortunately my little ol blog lacked any Tuesday with Dorie goodness lately.
Do I still have any readers hanging around? *echo echo*
But I knew I had to come back come hell or high water for TWD's 2 year anniversary!
Psst… Come closer. Can I tell you a secret? I'm a little bitter that my campaign for the White Chocolate Brownies for TWD's 2nd anniversary recipe got axed. Frick Da Man?!? The Cocoa Buttermilk Cake got picked b/c everyone likes cake. The Tarte Tatin got picked b/c every one likes frenchy frou frou stuff. What about the brownie? Show some love for the brownie! Ok I'm done with my vent.
Since my brownies didn't get picked (AGAIN!!) I decided to go with the Cocoa Buttermilk Cake. Because like I said. Everyone likes cakes. Esp when I can make them into cupcakes so that I can give away to neighbors easily. Transportable desserts are the way to go for me. Just saying.
What I learned this week:
I am getting better at judging the ratio of ingredients when I bake now. I halved the recipe to make 12 cupcakes but when I was measuring out the amount of buttermilk I realized before it was too late that I forgot to half it. Whew! That would have been some runny cake batter. Runny cake batter just aint right.
Happy 2nd Anniversary Tuesdays With Dorie baking group!
It's been a fun ride!! I'm looking forward to the next years and beyond… *MUAH*
Cocoa Buttermilk {Cup}Cake
You can find the recipe on Laurie's blog or page 256-257 of Baking: From My Home To Yours by Dorie Greenspan
Wifey rating: A
I really like this "cake" recipe. It's moist and full of chocolate flavor. Adding the melted bittersweet chocolate was optional but don't skip it! I honestly thought it brought out a great chocolate flavor. I didn't make the malted buttercream frosting though. I opted for a cream cheese frosting instead. My Hubby isn't a fan of "malt" and since he'd be the one eating it I figured I better substitute his favorite.
Husband rating: A
He liked the "cake" but loves the cream cheese frosting. There's just something about cream cheese.
Next week: Mrs. Vogel's Scherben pages 157-159
Un-New Year's Resolution 2010 **GIVEAWAY**
Hello Blog. It's been 20 days since my last confession.
Oh wait! Wrong audience. *embarrassed blush*
I don't know about you but this holiday wiped me out! I can barely remember what day it is much less who I'm talking to anymore. But now that I've had a few days after Christmas to recover I figure it's about time to celebrate 2010 with a … wait for it… G-I-V-E-A-W-A-Y! *readers cheer*
Now I admit I'm not one for New Year's Resolutions. It always seems like every year making a New Year's Resolution is like setting myself up for failure. I think my problem is that I make these crazy resolutions that are way too specific. For example: By 2011 you will lose 50lbs. See what I mean? I can't even remember the last time I lost 5 lbs much less 50 lbs. But it's not *MY* fault. I blame Tuesdays with Dorie. Yeah I said it! Whatcha gonna do about it? *getting into my Karate Kid crane stance* Don't mess with me. I aint afraid to use it.
So this year. I say PHOOEY on da man! (I'm eating a 3 day old red velvet cupcake as I type this to prove my point!) I decided to set my New Year's Resolution BEFORE New Year's. I figure it would take away the stigma and maybe I'd actually accomplish it. I decided to call it my Un-New Year's Resolution. Ta da! The Mad Hatter would be so proud. And furthermore. I decided to ban any kind of weight loss, diet, South Beach, Atkins, low carb terminology in my Un-Year's Resolutions too. Instead I want to focus on something that's been on my to-do list for a long time: organize my kitchen!
Remember my recent tweet about these vinyl stickers?
It would be an understatement to say how much I LOVE.LOVE.LOVE these stickers. Talk about organization meets kitchen chic! Forget the Ikea shelves and wall racks that my husband installed for me. My favorite part of my kitchen are these glass jars and vinyl stickers. They make me smile every time I scoop out a cup of flour/sugar/brown sugar.
To celebrate my Un-New Year's Resolution 2010, Jamie of Studio JK is sponsoring a set of 6 vinyl labels to one lucky reader. *golf clap
You can even customize it to your kitchen with the color and "words" of your choice. I went with the traditional black b/c I like how it matches with my stainless steel appliances but you could be more adventurous with red or blue or green or yellow to match your Kitchen Aid. How fun is that?
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Foodie Question of the Day
What was the WORST Christmas food related gift you've ever received?
This happened about 6 Christmases ago.
My ex-SIL (you can already tell there's some bad history from her prefix) was the QUEEN of gifts. She had that creative flair that made every gift perfectly wrapped with bows and matching To and From tags. You know those types right? *cough April cough* I kid you not. Ex-SIL was the Debbie Homemaker of gifts. I would try to aspire to wrap gifts like her but I am WAY too lazy to make a bow look that perky.
So imagine my surprise when the last Christmas that she was part of our family, Hubs and I received our gift as an unwrapped box of Sees candy. Now we're not gift greedy or anything. I'm all about the food and candy gifts for Christmas being a foodie myself but this gift was so uncharacteristic of her. That's what made it so surprising. But wait there's more…
Upon opening the box of Sees candy, we realized right away that it was a regift. How did we know… you ask?
Candy had mold. It was straight up fuzzy.
It's not right what she did to that chocolate. Damn shame.
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Foodie in Your Life
Alternative Title: Dear Santa, I've been a good girl (more than 50% of the time). Here's what I want this year.
1. Digital Measuring Cup and Scale $34.95
How many times have you read in your baking books that measuring ingredients by weight is much better for baking? I am almost ashamed to admit that I still do the old school scoop-and-level technique. But now this little gadget combines a measuring cup and a digital scale. It's the best of both worlds. If Santa doesn't bring me one, I might have to buy it myself.
2. Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer Pasta Attachment $179.95
I love pasta so this attachment makes me giddy. Check out the link for a video too. I think the thing that pushes me over the edge is all the different pasta cutters that come with it in a nice little compartment. I'm a sucker for packaging.
3. Kitchenaid Glass Bowl $69.99
I don't need the Kitchenaid Mixer. I already have my beautiful Artisan red that I fondly named Ginger Spice. I just want the glass bowl. Think about it. You can microwave it. Can you imagine the possibilities if you could microwave and go straight to beating/whipping in your mixer? It also has measuring lines and a spout to pour. I'm sold.
4. The Magic Mouse $69.00
This isn't "quite" foodie but it's foodie related esp if you are a foodie that blogs. I love my iPhone and my Mac so I'm excited to try out the touch mouse esp since I hate the ball scrolling mouse I have right now. The ball is on it's last "roll". Right now I can scroll "up" but "down" aint happening anymore. I think it's a design flaw for the mac mouse so the touch mouse would eliminate that issue. And it doesn't hurt that the mouse is damn sexy.
5. Le Creuset French Oven, Red $225-$260 (depending on size)
Talk about lusting. I've been LUSTING after a Le Creuset french oven for a LONG time. But check out that price tag. All foodies swear by it regardless of price. That's how I feel about my KitchenAid mixer but I have yet to break down and buy a Le Creuset. The price always deters me. But I'm a little hopeful after reading Michelle of Brown-Eyed Baker's post about "Buying Le Creuset on a Budget". Next stop. Marshalls.
6. Temecula Olive Oil Sampler Pack $23.99
I am obsessed with Temecula Olive Oil. I went to their store for an olive oil tasting a couple months ago and it's better than a wine tasting! Although many of my wino friends may disagree. HA! I use it so much that my 4 bottles are almost gone! I have tried their Citrus Olive Oil (made cupcakes with it!), Lemon Olive Oil, Basil Olive Oil (it's amazing on pizza and pasta!) and Vanilla&Fig Balsamic Vinegar (pour a little on some brie and instant appetizer!)
7. Pizza Peel $18.71
I already have a pizza stone from William Sonoma but I feel like I'm not using it to it's full potential without a pizza peel. Trust me. Trying to get an uncooked pizza onto a HOT pizza stone is impossible in one try. Unless you don't mind ghetto looking pizza and/or burned fingers. Nothing wrong with ghetto but I'm OCD about my pizza being round and pretty.
8. The Steamy Kitchen by Jaden Hair $18.45
I'm Asian (specifically Vietnamese) so I have a thing about wanting Asians to succeed. You can ask my bff, Nikki, about my Asian obsession. When we watch our 2 fav shows, Project Runway and Top Chef, I always want the token Asian to win. (Chef Hung rules!) What can I say? I've got the Asian pride. So of all the new cookbooks out right now I definitely wanna get a copy of The Steamy Kitchen. My mom would be so excited to see me learn how to cook Vietnamese food. And I can tell my mom that I kinda sorta know Jaden. Ok not really. But I follow her on twitter so I feel like I do. (Is that stalker-ish?)
9. Lowell Ego Light $88.99 ($177.98 for 2)
My old apartment use to face in the wrong direction to get any natural light. My new house is better but in the natural light department but not as good as it could be. Many foodie friends that live in a cave like me swear by these Lowell lights. I think it's about time to take my food photography to the next level and get myself some decent lighting. My camera will thank me.
10. Sony Under-Counter LCD TV/CD Clock Radio $399.99
My friend has an under the counter LCD tv/radio combo in her kitchen and I LOVE it. Wouldn't it be fun to watch your favorite foodie shows (Top Chef, Ace of Cakes, Cake Challenge, Giada DeLaurentiis, Barefoot Contessa etc) while actually in your kitchen cooking? I think so! That way my Hubs can watch what he wants and I can be in the kitchen watching what I want. I wonder how hard it would be to run cable to my kitchen? Ah details details.
stole borrowed this fabulous list idea from my foodie friend, Maria of Two Peas and a Pod after reading about her favorite foodie things via her blog. I added a few things from her list to my Dear Santa letter along with other gadgets I've been lusting after for a while. Hope my list (and hers) gives you some ideas for the foodies in your life. Hopefully one of the foodies is me! *wink
NaBloPoMo: Day 30
I can't believe it's been 30 days.
So much has happened.
I don't even know where to begin to recap.
Let's just end my NaBloPoMo journey by saying… There's no place like home.
NaBloPoMo: Day 29
My kitchen is almost unpacked. I'm ready to get my bake on again soon. What should I bake to christen my new kitchen? So many choices… Not enough calories in a day. I tell ya. It's a hard knock life. *wink*
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NaBloPoMo: Day 28
I can't believe I've been in my new home for almost a week. There are still boxes everywhere. But we can almost fit one car in the garage now though. HA!
It's still kinda surreal for me.
Remember when I blogged about being unsure if it was all worth it?
Two words.
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I hope you are well and enjoying the cooler temperatures of fall. I truly enjoyed watching the Fabric Mart sewing challenge in the month of September and did quite some sewing myself!
My latest project has been this beautiful dress for my darling daughter and a shawl for me to match.
The fabric I ordered was this one. It is sold by the panel and I got 3 panels. They only have 8 panels left as I type this. The fabric is a shantung and was so lovely to work with.
For Jasmines dress, I drafted a bodice and free handed the skirt. The bodice is self-lined, but on the inside of the bodice, I used the wrong side of the fabric as the correct side, as it is much softer and acted as lining. The skirt is unlined.
Now moving on to what I made for myself. I am that person that is always cold. Initially, I had decided to make a chunky cowl neck using a sweater knit and adding a panel of the fabric to it, but I ended up with a shawl, which is actually a lot more practical as I will get a lot more use out of it.
For my shawl. I used some leftover fabric I had from this dress I made a long time ago.
The shawl is basically a rectangle with a panel of the shantung topstitched on. The four sides of the sweater knit are serged.
I haven't shared this on my blog yet, energy has been limited, but I am expecting my 2nd little munchkin in February! Here he is making his debut!
Here are the back of out garments and her side view
I'm always going to cherish these mommy and me moments with Jazz. I started sewing for her when she was one, I cannot believe she is already four! As a mum, you always feel like you are missing out.. I am pretty certain I will be an old lady one day with a lot of handmade girl clothes I am never able to give away.
Well, I hope you enjoyed spending some time with me and reading about my sewing adventures. Hope all is well in your world. That you are happy and peaceful and that you are enjoying the feeling of fall. I am looking forward to making my next project. Thinking of an unstructured drapey coat. And you? Let me know what you are working on next!
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Come find out what's new with Land Court with Lorrin Hirano of Title Guaranty of Hawaii, Inc., Mark K. Murakami of Carlsmith Ball LLP, and Bureau of Conveyances Registrar Nicki Ann Thompson. Click here for the updated hand-outs and here Land Court presentation 9-25-15 ppt for the powerpoint materials. VIDEO of Land Court Update Brown Bag, which includes Professor David Callies'...Read More


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Registered users? Here's the stat I want to see... Growth of Engagement/
I was talking to a VC about a company with a million plus users and I realized how many web applications I've signed up for and never went back to, or only used once and never went back to again. I'm a registered user on those sites, but so what?
What's really important to driving value is that someone uses your service more today than they did yesterday, and startups need to make sure their data capture is robust enough to be able to slice and dice this.
The services that have created the most value for me are ones that I use more now than the first day I started with them: Typepad, Flickr, del.icio.us, Twitter, LinkedIn, Last.fm, Facebook, Highrise. Sometimes, my usage of them grows because others join or I see what others are doing with it, like Twitter. Other times, the product is flexible enough that I can find new uses for it and grow into it, like del.icio.us and tagging things for: myself as a memory tool. All of these applications are ones that I started out with slowly but I use them more and more everyday.
If I was a VC, I'd want to know account level data. Andrew is looking into time spent on the site for the USV portfolio, and of course that's good if it grows, but I'm not sure how comparable that is across different types of sites. Plus, sometimes I'll leave a site open all day and never do anything with it because I forget about it. For me, logins is a good proxy, but not perfect either.
Run the numbers... How many of your users logged in more in the 2nd week of usage than they did in the first? Week 3? Month 3?
Registered users is an absolutely meaningless statistic. A million registered users and $5.35 will get you a Jamba Juice in NYC.


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What CTV and CanWest have done is equivalent to cutting off a hostage's ear or finger and sending it to the CRTC as a message, warning that unless they get what they want, the hostage takers will exact even more . . . maybe kill off their captives. In this case the captives are their Canadian television channels. They would never do it. It's all a farce aimed at scaring the CRTC into acquiescence.The networks, MEthinks, want to take full advantage of their short-term pain to ensure even more long-term gain once the economy recovers. They would like nothing more than to have their obligations to provide Canadian content reduced so they could spend even more on Hollywood programming already carried on the U.S. networks. That's the part of the Canadian television model that's "broken." Our domestic networks (with the obvious exception of the CBC) don't even want it to be Canadian. At least the CRTC has apparently cottoned on to that fact and has even bruited forcing the networks to spend as much on Cancon as they do on Americon.
The networks also want the CRTC to reconsider (for yet a THIRD time) its plea for money from the cable companies to carry their signals. The CRTC has twice nixed this boondoggle, known as "fee for carriage," which would see the networks add 50 cents to cable bills for each over-the-air channel carried on cable, which could add up to about $10 for some subscribers. But with their licence renewal hearings upcoming, the networks are pulling out all the stops in pleading poverty and cutting back on local programming to put political pressure on the CRTC.
Last but not least, CTV and CanWest Global are hoping to use this opportunity to also revisit the CRTC's refusal to allow them to merge their newspaper and television newsrooms in order to save more money by cutting even more jobs. The CRTC drew the line at this aspect of "convergence" at the last licence renewal hearings in 2001, shortly after CTV partnered with the Globe and Mail and CanWest Global gobbled up the Southam newspaper chain from now-jailbird Conrad Black. The feds insisted the networks maintain separate "news management structures" in their print and TV operations, but now the networks want to also have that requirement overturned on the basis of economic necessity.
CanWest CEO Leonard Asper himself admitted recently in a memo to employees that the company is still very profitable. Its problem is its heavy debt load assumed in acquiring the Southam chain and, more recently, a baker's dozen specialty cable channels from Alliance Atlantis. With the recession, not only have revenues dropped, but so has the company's stock price (I know, because I'm now a CanWest shareholder), boosting its debt-to-equity ratio above acceptable levels and making its lenders nervous. "These businesses are strong," Asper assured CanWest staff as media reports of its imminent demise swirled. "They will continue to operate."
In all the media coverage what is often overlooked is that Canwest's businesses are highly profitable and generate well over $500-million a year in operating profits. Our issue is that in this recession, those profits have been reduced by a serious downturn in revenue so our "mortgage" is too high for our lenders liking.I always tell my students that the stock market is less a thermometer that takes the temperature of a company than a barometer that responds to indications of what might happen to it in the future. Media companies always get hit first and hardest in a recession because investors realize that advertising is the first discretionary expense to go. They're always the first to bounce back at any sign of recovery, too. CanWest is in a double bind because the market seems to strongly disapprove of the Asper heirs expensively using the media empire left to them by their late father Izzy to further his political agenda and extend it globally. They not only prompted a public relations disaster by imposing a strong neoliberal and pro-Israel viewpoint on their Canadian media holdings, they have also invested in dubious foreign adventures. They bought the hawkish but money-losing New Republic magazine in the U.S. a couple of years ago (which they recently sold back to its former owner at an undisclosed but doubtless bargain price) and have also expanded into the Middle East by acquiring radio stations in Turkey. With economic storm clouds on the horizon, CanWest also declined recently to unload its majority ownership of Network TEN in Australia, which may turn out to be the misstep that takes CanWest down, or at least Asper family control of it.
CTV and CanWest are threatening to close down their subsidiary networks, alphabetized respectively as A and E!, if the CRTC does not give in to their demands. I say the CRTC should call their bluff. If the big networks don't want those station licences any more or are not prepared to live up to the promises they made to get them, let them turn them back in. I'm sure the CRTC would find more than a few willing takers at their usual price. Which is, of course, free.


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As discussed in part 1 of this series, the architecture of SQL Server R Services is designed to protect SQL data while R scripts are being run. Part 2 of the series reviewed security and scalability. With the plethora of moving parts, it's no surprise that effectively using Microsoft SQL Server R Services can be complicated. To successfully run queries and obtain usable data, follow these best practices:
1. Pay attention to how the system's privileges are configured. The default privileges are intended to work well, so if you implement changes users may find it difficult to gain access to the SQL Server.
2. Implement processes for cleansing your data prior to running queries. If you run R scripts on your data without first cleansing the data, you risk producing flawed, potentially useless data. Note that Microsoft SQL Server R Services does not include built-in data cleansing, although there are ways to implement algorithms for data cleansing.
3. Before running queries, develop an understanding of statistics. Since most programmers and DBAs lack extensive knowledge of advanced statistics, the complexities of the R language often presents a roadblock. By partnering with a data scientist, DBAs can gain the expertise necessary to make sense of R.
4. Use machines with the core memory and disk speed you need to perform R scripts efficiently. Microsoft recommends a minimum of 32 Gb. For analyzing particularly large data sets, use a 64-bit machine with high RAM.
5. Utilize the high performance power option for best R SQL performance. Although this option consumes a lot of energy, it's necessary for completing R scripts at optimal speed.
6. Make sure the memory server of your SQL server is appropriately configured and balanced. Microsoft offers these tips on server memory configuration.
7. Launchpad needs specific privileges to operate; ensure Launchpad has access to them. Also make sure SQLRUserGroup (a default username) has local login rights. You will need to log in as SQLRUserGroup to remove ODBC execution and perform other critical functions.
8. Do not stop and start the SQL Server Service, but restart when necessary. Launchpad is dependent on the continued operation of SQL Server Service.
9. Enable 8dot3 notation on your server for full functionality.
10. Remember that the basics of SQL Server Query and index design still apply when using SQL Server R Services. Design your scripts and queries to work with your existing database infrastructure rather than against it.
11. R scripts will often require fine-tuning to be fully functional. Expect that you will be spending time tinkering with them. If you're stuck, it's helpful to take advantage of the R language community. Useful resources include stackoverflow, SQL Server According to Bob, and specialized LinkedIn groups devoted to R.
12. Monitor your external resources pool. The allocation of resources plays a major role in overall system performance. Resources to monitor include DMVs, Perfmon counters, extensibility LOGS and R Services LOGS, and procexp and procmon from sysinternals.
Learning SQL Server R Services is an ongoing project for most programmers, but the unique advantages provided by the R language are worth the extra work.
If your organization needs help implementing R Services on your SQL services, contact Ntirety. Our team of SQL experts can walk you through the process of implementing R SQL.


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Pentecost Offering to Support the Children of our Community
Members and friends of our congregation were recently asked to select a local agency to be the recipient of our annual Pentecost Offering. Your votes have been counted, and the winner is…..too close to call! As a result, your Pentecost gifts will be shared equally by the Center for Safety & Change (formerly Rockland Family Shelter), Nyack Center and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Multipurpose Center in Spring Valley. All three organizations work to support families and nurture children in our community. What a great way to let our Pentecost spirit shine in the community! It's not too late to give!


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What camera/lens do you use?
I use my Nikon D700 with a 50mm 1.4 G Nikkor lens. It's an incredible camera that I purchased lightly used for a great deal.
What size are you?
I rarely purchase anything based off size in stores. I will usually grab two or three sizes around a 4 and then decide based on fit. I am usually a small/medium in tops (medium for oversized fits), 27 in jeans, and a 4 in pants.
How often do you post?
At least once a week.
What does the title of your blog mean? It's weird.
It was meant to be a bit obscure/whimsical. The bull is a complement to my personality. I've been called bull headed and stubborn my whole life, but I like to believe it's a reflection of my dedication and refusal to quit when others think I should. The "bun" has a more lighthearted origin. I was in class with my friend who is from Mexico City and she pointed to the bun a top my head and asked me what it was called. I told her "bun" and the name Bunny stuck with me.
Where are your favorite places to shop?
Neiman Marcus, Club Monaco, Zara, H&M, Anthropologie, Shopbop, Intermix, Net-A-Porter, and Gilt, to name a few.
Who are your favorite designers?
Co, Proenza Schouler, Isabel Marant, IRO, Alexander Wang, Céline, Helmut Lang, Rick Owens, Jason Wu, Marissa Webb, Zimmermann, Rodebjer, Tibi, Rag & Bone, Peter Pilotto, Balmain, Chloé and more.
Do you have any other interests besides blogging?
I do! I will usually try anything once as long as it doesn't involve needles or spiders. I've raced go karts, practiced MMA, participated in a body building competition, studied archaeology in Greece and Italy, rowed for my University, played in broomball and softball leagues and much more! I love food, attending art events, concerts, musicals, plays, and operas.


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crowdsourcing - n. the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people and especially from the online community rather than from traditional employees or suppliers
With the introduction of technology in the classroom and our current focus on formative assessment, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of time needed to create materials for our classes. If you use Schoology, hopefully you already take advantage of sharing resources with your colleagues.
Don't forget, however, that teachers everywhere are using similar resources and elect to share those resources online. Online tools such as Socrative, Quizlet, and Kahoot! let you share resources publicly.
Socrative has a built in sharing function and there is also a database of shared Socrative Quizzes
There are more 4 million public Kahoots out there that you can search through.
There are over 40 million shared Quizlet Study Sets. You can also search for "Teacher-created sets" only. If you follow a specific textbook, sets can be found easily.
It should go without saying, that not every online resource is perfect. I often spend time revising, adding, or deleting parts of things that I find online, but I always spend less time editing than I would starting from scratch. Before you know it, you'll have a database of bellringers, study tools, and other formative assessments at your fingertips.


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Product Overview
Posted by _Liz G., Last modified by _Korey Chapman on 30 January 2012 07:58 PM
StopSign Product Settings Overview:
A quick guide to common features:
StopSign Threat Scanner:
StopSign PopUp Blocker:
Stops annoying popups automatically.
StopSign On Access Scan:
StopSign Firewall:
StopSign Firewall: An important supplement to your anti-virus and spyware protection for complete internet security.
Stops dangerous programs such as dialers and trojans from accessing your computer.
Additional user information may be found via the StopSign KNOWLEDGE BASE.


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North Adams, MA- MCLA junior Courtney Pingelski scored a career high 26 points and classmate L'Rae Brundige knocked down the deciding free throws with 11 seconds left to lift the Trailblazers women's basketball team past visiting Utica College 53-52 this evening in the Amsler Campus Center. The Trailblazers snap a three game slide and improve to 2-3 on the season while the Pioneers are also 2-3 with the setback.
The final 1:07 saw four lead changes as both teams made some key plays. When Utica's Coralynn Maxwell converted a layup with 1:07 left, the Pioneers led 50-49. Pingelski answered with a short jumper in the paint with 45 seconds left to give the Trailblazers the edge at 51-50. After running the shot clock down, Utica's Alaina Tripp drove the lane and her basket with 18 seconds left gave the Pioneers the lead again 52-51 forcing a Trailblazer timeout. MCLA forced the ball inside to Brundige and when she turned to shoot, drew a foul. She drained the first and then calmly swished the second for a 53-52 lead with just 11 seconds remaining. Out of a Pioneer timeout, Ashelyne Babb drove the lane but couldn't convert and after a loose ball, Utica was awarded possession with just 2.7 seconds on the clock.
The Pioneers attempted to throw a lob pass to Nicole Herringshaw, however MCLA got a hand on the ball and the clock expired before Utica could attempt a game winning shot.
The game was close throughout as neither side led by more than six points. After a 14-14 first quarter, MCLA took a 30-26 advantage into the locker room. Pingelski had 12 points in the half as both teams shot poorly from the floor.
Utica held MCLA to just one field goal, a Pingelski three pointer, for the first 7:38 of the third quarter as they built a 38-33 lead. MCLA rebounded late in the quarter though as Kylah Langston banked in a triple and Pingelski knocked down one of her own. Heading to the fourth quarter, MCLA held a slim 41-40 advantage. The fourth quarter was nip and tuck the entire way.
Pingelski was 10-23 from the floor which included a 6-12 performance from beyond the arc. She added 8 rebounds, which was a game high. She was the only Trailblazer in double figures. Brundige ended with 8 points for the Trailblazers, while Mckenzie Robinson didn't score, but collected 7 rebounds and 7 assists. The Trailblazers shot just 34% in the win.
Utica was paced by Ashley Mayo's team high of 12 points. She was just 4-14 from the floor however. The Pioneers shot just 28% from the floor and were just 13-20 from the free throw line.
Oddly, for MCLA, Brundige's free throws were their only two attempts of the contest.
MCLA is back in action on Friday when they host Southern Vermont College at 5pm. Utica will challenge Misercordia on Saturday.


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I'm excited for Thailand. I've heard so many amazing things.
I've spoken with people who have immersed themselves in the culture, and had opportunities to reflect on things that were previously invisible in their lives. I know a couple people who have gone and never returned. That says a lot about a place.
I've talked with activists who are doing tremendous things in the worlds of gender liberation, sex worker advocacy, and social justice education. I've learned so much from them already, from afar, from email.
I have seen breathtaking photos of the national parks — the waterfalls, the foliage, the wildlife, the rainfall, the embodiments of peacefulness. They seem like the perfect place to hit reset after an already crazy year, and get my head back into an optimal place to tackle a full-travel-schedule Fall.
And the people, and the sacred sites, and the food. The food. I could have started and stopped with the food.
I'm excited.
I'm going for all of those things above, and for a few more.
I'm going to tag along with my favorite #travelpop star as he shoots some music videos and a documentary.
And I'm going to meet some people who will share their stories with me — stories I can incorporate into my work, to better represent them, their needs and wants, as I push for a healthier world.
Fear of Missing Out?
Join the mailing list, get posts in your inbox, or subscribe in other ways to get the latest & greatest.Show me options.
If you're there, and you'd like to be friends, please get in touch. I would love to meet you (especially anyone doing gender, sexuality, or activism work) and hear your story. And if you're not there, but have been, and would like to give me a recommendation or two, ditto.
To follow along, I'll be posting occasional updates on this site here, on Facebook, and photos on Instagram.
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Our February knit-a-long project is the amazing Flamboyan shawl. We will meet on Wednesdays,
February 8, 15, 22 and 29, 1pm - 3pm. Come by soon to see the shop sample in person and to sign-up and choose your yarn!
Welcome to Yarn Nook
We are happy to see that you have found our cyber home! In order to keep our customers well informed about what is going on at the shop, we have created this website/blog. This way we will be able to update our site often and keep you in the know! Look around, check it out and let us know what you think. Please join us at the shop soon too!
Shop Info:
Yarn Nook
1120B Coolidge Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70503
Kitty Longman & Sherrie Ellender, owners
Tue, Wed & Thu 10am - 5pm
Fri and Sat 10am - 4pm
Sit & Stitch on 2nd Wednesday of each month, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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I'm planning on exclusively pumping for Norton. I'm also hoping that I'll develop a massive stock pile and will be able to quit pumping months before he stops consuming breast milk.
Based on everything that I've studied and researched, I'm realizing that building a breastfeeding log will be crucial to making this a successful process. For example, a breastfeeding mom might keep track in her breastfeeding log what time she breastfed and which breast she emptied. She might very well keep track of what she ate in case she's noticing that baby is becoming fussy, gassy, or pukey at certain feedings. [Read more…]


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Getting excited about a new outfit might only be something a girl can understand, but when it happens, you just want to share. That is how I feel about the outfit pictured here. It just makes me smile when I wear it. I almost want to skip down the halls, it makes that much of a difference in my mood. Funny, how clothes can do that.
White House Black Market. O how they have my number. Evident in the fact that when their catalog arrives in the mail, I actually get excited to flip through the pages and see what new color they are featuring. You know that feeling when you walk in the store, and you feel like a kid in the candy shop? This is how it feels for me.
If I am in the mall, I always find myself gravitating towards the open doors and inevitably perusing their new arrivals. Pictured above is one of my new favorites. I paired it with some black yoga pants and a beautiful Givenchy necklace that I purchased at Macy's. I love the tunic (is that the right word?) because of its great flattering length, and it has a fun 3/4 sleeve with a nice PG neckline. Perfect for the workplace.
It is one of those outfits that you wear, and it just makes you smile. If you could not already tell, purple is my favorite color. What is your favorite business casual outfit? Do you have a go-to store where you shop? I would love to hear from you.
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High School Sports
Athletes of the Week for November 6, 2008
The Mid-Columbia Athletes of the Week for November 6, 2008.
Carlin Andrew, Sr., Pasco
Quarterback ran for season-high 189 yards and two TDs on 38 carries, and also had an interception in crossover win over Kamiakin.
Cross Country
Nancy Cardenas, Sr., Umatilla
She won the Oregon 3A/2A/1A state meet by 20 seconds over Lakeview's Ashley Baldovino, finishing 5 kilometers in 19:03.1.
Melissa Merrill, Fr., Hanford
She won district titles in the 200-yard individual medley (2:21.77) and 100 freestyle (58.00) to qualify for the 3A state meet.
Mahaley Sapp, Jr., Pasco
She made six saves in regulation and two in the shootout as Bulldogs won the 4A CBBN district title with a 2-1 victory over Southridge
Maria Staley, Sr., Liberty Christian
She combined for 32 kills and 23 blocks in victories over Asotin, Dayton and DeSales that clinched the Patriots a No. 1 district seed.


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Creamy Dreamy Sweet Green Smoothie
Oh green smoothies...you sure do have a hold on me. I am what you might call a green smoothie enthusiast. My usual breakfast routine during the week days is to make a big smoothie before I leave the house and sip on it at work while I get organized for the day. It gives me the burst of energy I need first thing in the morning. I love starting the day off with something really healthy, filling, and hydrating. I don't know about you, but I definitely tend to make healthier choices throughout the day if I start with a healthy breakfast. Most days, it's a green smoothie for the win!
As much as I love green smoothies now, that was not always the case. I remember when I first started hearing about green smoothies I was really intrigued...but at the same time wanted to gag a little. There is something about pureed green foods that don't always seem appealing. Baby food anyone? Amirite? Eventually, my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to give these green smoothies a try...
Umm, I think I spit out my first sip. No one told me you should ease into green smoothies. How rude! I think my first green smoothie had Swiss chard, kale, celery, and cucumber...and maybe an apple. AND, I was using a super cheap, crappy blender so there were disgusting chunks of greens, celery, and apple that I just couldn't get smooth. I was completely over ambitious and had no idea what I was doing. (Since then, I have upgraded to a Vitamix blender which I am completely in love with. More on my Vitamix obsession in a later post!)
Luckily, my disaster of a first try didn't scar me for life and I gave green smoothies another try. Boy, am I so glad I did. I honestly can't imagine my life without them. When I am traveling and haven't had a smoothie for longer than a few days, I really start to miss them. Like, a lot. Obsessed much? Yes. Yes I am.
Green smoothies offer pure nutrition. The amount of vitamins you'll get depends on the fruits and vegetables you choose for the smoothie. However, most fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins A and C. Green smoothies are also a great way to "sneak" vegetables into your diet without tasting them. Spinach is an example of a green that blends wonderfully in a smoothie without producing a strong taste. In fact, you won't even taste it at all! Some of my favorite "easy" veggies to add to a smoothie besides spinach are cucumber, carrot, and/or romaine lettuce. Green smoothies will also help you get some good fiber into your diet. Since the main ingredients in smoothies are fruits and/or vegetables, they are loaded with fiber. Fiber = filling which is helpful for weight loss and maintenance.
The ingredients in this smoothie are simple: banana, avocado, spinach, orange, date, and filtered water. This smoothie is SUPER creamy thanks to the avocado, and deliciously sweet thanks to the banana and date. I love using dates in smoothies because they provide a wonderful sweet taste without being too sweet. The orange in this smoothie plays a dual role. Not only does it give a fresh, juicy taste, but the vitamin C in it helps your body better absorb the iron from the spinach that otherwise is difficult for our bodies to extract and utilize. It's a win/win!
Creamy Dreamy Sweet Green Smoothie (GF, V, Raw)
|Makes 1 smoothie|
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/4 avocado (or 1/2 small avocado)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 orange (peeled and seeds removed)
- 1 date (pitted)
- 1/2 cup filtered water (or more as desired)
- Simply combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy!
*A high speed blender such as a Vitamix or Blendtec is ideal for optimal smoothness, but these ingredients will work just fine in any blender. If not using a high speed blender, you may need to let the blender run a little longer until everything is broken down to your desired consistency.
*If you don't use a frozen banana, add some ice cubes before blending.


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You must have read different ways to lose much weight fast, but some of them will only make you unsatisfied and hungry. Therefore, if you do not have iron willpower, you will easily give up on the plans because of hunger.
The plans you will be reading here will:
• Help you lose weight quick without hunger
• Reduce your appetite significantly
• Improve your metabolic health
The following are the simple three steps plan that will help you lose weight fast.
1. Cut Back on Starches and Sugar
The most vital part of weight loss is to cut back on starches and sugar (carbs).
These types of food mostly stimulate the secretion of insulin. If you have not read it before, insulin is the main body fat storage hormone.
When the insulin goes down, the fat has a very easy time to get out of fat stores and then the body starts burning fats instead of the cabs.
Another benefit that comes with lowering insulin is that, it allows your kidney to shed water and sodium out of your body, which ultimately reduce bloat and any unnecessary water weight.
In your first week of eating this way, it is not uncommon that you can lose up to 10 pounds or more, both water weight and body fat. Cut your carb intake, lower your insulin levels and you will begin to eat lesser calories automatically and without hunger.
In a simple term, lowering your insulin leads to fat loss on autopilot.
The main lesson here is that, if you lower your starch and sugar intake, your insulin levels will decrease, your appetite will be killed and you will lose weight without hunger.
2. Eat Vegetables, Fat and Protein
Each and every of your meals should contain a low-carb vegetables, fat source and protein source. Constructing your meal like this will automatically bring your carb intake into recommended range of 20grams to 50grams per day.
Protein Sources Include;
• Fish and seafood- trout, lobsters, shrimps, salmon, etc.
• Mea- pork, bacon, lamb, beef, chicken, etc
• Eggs- pastured or omega-3 enriched eggs are the best.
The importance of eating plenty protein can't be overstated. It has been shown to boost the metabolism by 80-100 calories per day. Diet that is high in protein can also help reduce obsessive thought about food by 60%, reduce your desire for late night snacking by half and can also make you full that you automatically eat up to 441 fewer calories a day. This happens just because of adding protein to your daily diet. If you want to lose weight, protein is the king of all nutrients.
Low-Carb Vegetables Include;
• Kale
• Spinach
• Brussels Sprout
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Lettuce
• Swiss Chard
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Cauliflower
• Etc
Don't be afraid to fill your plate with the above low-carb vegetables because you can eat plenty of them without going over 20 to 50 net carbs a day.
Any diet based on vegetables and meat contains all the fiber, minerals and vitamins you need to be healthy. No physiological need for grain in your diet.
Fat Sources Include;
• Butter
• Avocado oil
• Olive oil
• Tallow
• Coconut oil
Try eating two to three meals per day, but if you are hungry in the afternoon, you can add the fourth meal. Trying both low-fat and low-carb at the same time is a recipe for failure, so don't be afraid to eat fat. If you do both low-fat and low-carb at a time, it will only make you miserable and abandon the plan.
Coconut oil is actually the best cooking oil because it is very rich in fats known as MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides). These types of fat are more fulfilling than any other fats and can slightly boost your metabolism.
So, don't fear eating these natural fats because studies have showed that saturated fat doesn't raise any possibility of heart disease at all. I.e. it does not raise any risk for heart disease.
The main point here is that, you should be taking meals of a fat source, low-carb vegetables and a protein source. This will help you lower your insulin levels and put you into the 20 to 50 gram carb range.
3. Lift Weights Three Times Per Week
To lose weight with this plan, you don't need to exercise but it is recommended. Exercise even makes you happier. The best option is to visit gym 3 to 4 times a week. Warm up, Lift weight, and then stretch.
If you are not familiar with gym, you can ask a trainer for advice. Lifting weight will help you burn a few calories and also prevent your body from slowing down- the common side effect of losing weight.
If you don't like to lift weight, you can do some easier cardio workout such as jogging, walking, running or swimming.
How Fast You Will Lose Weight
You can lose close to 5 to 10 pounds of weight or more in your first week, and then consistent weight loss after that.
Note: You might feel a little strange for the first few days. Because your body has been burning carbs all years, it may take time for it to adapt to burning fats. This is called "low carb flu" and usually, it is over in a very few days. Adding sodium to your diet can help. Dissolving a bouillon cube in a cup of hot water and drinking will help.
Low-carb diet will also improve your health in different ways:
• Your triglycerides tends to go down
• Your blood sugar tends to go down
• LDL (bad) cholesterol goes down while HDL (good) cholesterol goes up
• Your blood pressure improves significantly
The best part of it is that, this low-carb diets s very easy to follow than the low-fat diets
You actually don't need to starve yourself because you want to lose weight. If you have any medical condition, make sure you talk to your doctor before you make changes because this routine may reduce your need for medication.
Reducing carbs and lowering your insulin levels will change your hormonal environment to make your brain and body want to lose weight. This will lead to drastic reduction of appetite and hunger, thereby eliminating the reason why most people fail with the conventional weight loss strategies.
You can get this book and read how to prepare delicious but healthy foods.
With this plan, you consume good food until you are full and still lose tons of fat.
You can also read 7 Ways to Lose Water Weight (Very Fast and Healthy)


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SPOILER ALERT: Watch Mad Men before reading this post. Residents of Illinois, fast-forward through all the laxative ads.
At last, a good Betty episode. In my Kid Nation column today, I have a paragraph comparing hands-on modern parenting to the way Mad Men shows the kids of 1960 as having more separate (and much less child-proofed) lives. All of which is true, in the sense that the parents of Ossining feel no guilt about sending kids off to play alone, turning them over to the household help, and not constantly torturing themselves over quality time and intellectual stimulation. But you can't forget that the lives were not so separate for the suburban wives, spending their afternoons watching them fill the community-center pool to kill time. All of which Betty had a chance to escape last night–almost.
January Jones has sometimes struck me a little weird in this role, her readings of Betty's lines a little too stagey and crafted. But I'm coming around to appreciate her performance because it reminds us that Betty's life itself is a performance. The illusion of composure and control is important to her, which made it all the more effective to see her lose it, whether yelling at her shrink when he suggested she was angry at her mother, or going all Charles Whitman on her neighbor's pigeons. Bonus points to Jones for her reaction in the scene in which she learned that Don's rejection of McCann-Erickson would also end her modeling comeback. And the well-meaning consolation offered at the photo shoot–"Oh, honey, it has nothing to do with you"–when, of course, that was precisely the bad news.
It's probably appropriate that the episode ended with gunfire, because Mad Men presents an awfully mercenary view of life–business life, married life, personal life. Every storyline is about a character trying to leverage advantage: Betty, trying to leverage her face (and Don's career situation) to gain independence; Joan, trying to leverage her looks; Peggy, seeking to leapfrog Joan through her writing; Pete, failing to leverage his Nixon-campaign coup into status, getting snubbed even when he tries to celebrate by sexually harassing his secretary. (How pathetic, that last bit, by the way–as well as the scene of his relieving his fraternity glory days. The young men on this show already seem so old.)
And, of course, Don, leveraging the McCann offer to get–what, exactly? Not the money, although he finagles a nice score. (According to the BLS inflation calculator, his new $45,000 salary equals $316,670 today.) But what's this "life" that he fantasizes to Sterling about reclaiming someday? What does Don actually want? Maybe his inscrutability, his standoffishness, his need to detach all come out of the same thing that seems to be driving the other characters on this ever-more-fascinating show: not wanting to end up as last year's model.


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Mark Thiessen was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Mr. Thiessen attended the Village School and St. Francis Episcopal Middle School before graduating from the Kinkaid School in 1996. While at the Kinkaid School, Mr. Thiessen won state in advanced acting and was captain of the tennis team. Mr. Thiessen then attended and graduated from Texas Christian University in 2000 with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Marketing. While at TCU, Mr. Thiessen was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and on the dean's list.
He then came back home to Houston and continued his education at South Texas College of Law (STCL) in Houston. While attending STCL, Mr. Thiessen was active in mock trial, various law societies and intramural football. He also studied International Criminal Law at the University of Malta during the Summer of 2001. Additionally, Mr. Thiessen studied abroad at the BPP Law School in London, England and at the University of Hawaii. Studying in these unique legal environments required Mr. Thiessen to adapt to various social, cultural, ethnic and economic groups, which is evident in his personality today.
After graduating from law school, Mr. Thiessen practiced civil law for three years in cases ranging from admiralty and maritime issues at Bell, Ryniker & Letourneau to toxic tort and personal injury claims at Brown Sims, P.C. He still maintains many close connections in the civil world. In January 2006, though, he followed his true calling to the criminal court room and became a skilled trial lawyer.
Trichter & Murphy, P.C., hired Mr. Thiessen as an associate in January 2006, where he worked for over five years. There, he studied under one of the foremost legal authorities in Texas.
Although his practice includes all areas of criminal defense, Mr. Thiessen maintains an emphasis on DWI and drugs or controlled substances. The trial of a DWI case dictates that on any given date, a trial lawyer must be not only well-versed in Rules of Evidence, case law pertaining to DWIs and constitutional law, but also numerous areas of science such as anatomy, physiology, toxicology, chemistry, computer science, biology and physics. A DWI case is the most difficult legal case to try because of the quality of adverse political sentiments against alleged drunk drivers such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), much of the offense being videotaped and field sobriety tests that have become scientifically standardized. Also, many DWIs become more difficult when they are coupled with accidents that require accident reconstruction knowledge; injuries that occurred in accidents that require a working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medicine; and chemical testing that requires breath, blood and urine. Clearly, for the skilled DWI trial lawyer, the defense of a citizen accused of DWI is intensely complex and requires a great deal of legal and scientific preparation. DWI defendants are unique in the criminal justice system and no greater opportunity exists for an innocent person to be convicted than with a DWI charge.
Mr. Thiessen prides himself in being an aggressive trial lawyer. If the district attorney will not bargain or justice will not be served by allowing the client to plead guilty, Mr. Thiessen will aggressively, passionately and professionally represent you in trial. He has a strong reputation as a trial lawyer and works hard to maintain that status. Mr. Thiessen is also the youngest criminal Super Lawyer in Texas for 2013.
Fearlessness in the courtroom is a byproduct of Mr. Thiessen's normal routine. Outside the courtroom, he is an avid competitor in Brazilian jiu jitsu and muay thai. He is a brown welt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. He is a member of BRAZIL-021 School of Jiu Jitsu and has won medals at the Atama Open, Abu Dabai Combat Club, Fight to Win, IBJJF Houston International Open and the Grappler's Quest Tournament. He is also a member of Team Hoger Muay Thai and is a 2010 Warrior Dash finisher. Mr. Thiessen is also 2012 Color Run finisher and two time 2013 Tough Mudder finisher.
If you have a case and want an attorney who does not back down, then you must call Mr. Thiessen at 713-864-9000.


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Ever meet someone and instantly know you're meant to be cyber BFFs? Well, Melissa of Best Friends for Frosting just became one of those people. She interviewed lil ole me, and we hit it off. We chatted about desserts, design, and decor. Basically, we covered all the things that matter in life.
Swing by BFFF to check out the interview and some fab pics (courtesy of another fab Melissa) of the office. I'll share some of the not-so-fab, bloopers pics next week.


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Fall is a favorite season for many. A reprieve from the summer heat, changing leaves and cozy blankets can brighten everyone's spirits. There are fall festivals to attend and many of those include two staple items: fresh picked apples and a field of pumpkins. Sometimes we go overboard at the festival and buy bags of every variety of apples and pumpkins for each family member. So now that you are home from the festivities and bursting with fall fruit and veggies, what do you do with them?
The fun of apple season is trying all the varieties and learning the subtle differences to pick your favorite. A fun activity for your family is to pick one of every apple variety you can find and have an apple sampling. Give each family member a rating form and let everyone sample the different varieties and decide their favorites. You can talk with your kids about the differences in sweetness, colors and textures.
After you have sampled apple varieties and picked your family's favorites, try having an apple topping bar. Peanut butter, melted chocolate and caramel are all fun ways to turn this fruit into dessert.
If you find yourself overwhelmed with apples, try some different apple recipes. Cakes and pies are always hits, but you can also add apples to other things. Try making apple cinnamon muffins or cookies. Add diced apples to oatmeal or try apple slices on a peanut butter sandwich.
Already have your oven heated from dinner? Halve some apples, remove the core and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. While your family eats dinner, apples can be baking for a post-dinner treat!
We are living in a pumpkin spice-crazed society. Every item in your grocery store offers a pumpkin variety during the fall, and they are selling like pumpkin-spice flavored hotcakes! But how do you turn an actual pumpkin into your favorite pumpkin goodies?
The first thing you need to know about your pumpkin spice favorites is that they didn't begin in a field of Halloween pumpkins. The big pumpkins we decorate with and carve silly faces in are not yummy when cooked. What you need for cooking is called a pie or sugar pumpkin (even the name sounds delicious!). Pie pumpkins are the small pumpkins you see sold near gourds in the produce aisle.
Once you are ready to cook with them, you need to clean the outside of the pumpkin really well and then cut the pumpkin in half. Pumpkins are hard to cut, so be prepared with a good knife and strong, steady hands for this step. Scrape out all the seeds and strings on the inside of the pumpkin and then cut the halves into smaller pumpkin sections. Put the sections skin-side up in a baking dish with a small amount of water just to cover the bottom of the dish. Cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees until tender. Scrap out all the pumpkin yumminess, and you are ready to start cooking!
In addition to your favorite coffees and baked options, there are many savory recipes for pumpkin, including soups and chilis. Try branching out from your favorites into some new ways to enjoy pumpkin this fall.


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Happy May
I did not only photograph wild flowers last month, but also my blooming aloes, a caterpillar, our blooming olive trees and several attempts at getting close to the couple of bee-eaters that have been around most of the month. My 300mm lense was not long enough or rather, I was not patient enough hiding under one of the olive trees under the wire for them to land.
Slow weekend …
Sun, rain and walks.
Cornerview: Cuddly
More cuddly stuff starting at Francesca's FuoriBorgo
A week of colors: fern
Our pool turned green (it is so very hot here these days and the pool has been in use … a lot) and is being nursed now.
My youngest had found wild spearmint down our road and the cactuses have just been planted around husband's observatory as the puppies liked to snack on the agapanthus and estrelizias I had there before.
The fern is being nursed too and is in the window sill on the terrasse so high up that puppies can not get to the leaves.
Francesca is hosting a Week of Colors. Have a look at her shades of fern.
A week of colors – smoke
Grilling burgers, Clouds with his "put my food down so I can eat it" look, and our road after sunset.
Small things
This week's cornerview theme is small things, but I cannot resist sharing one more photo of my small poppies, Infra and Cloud now each more than 1 kg bigger than last week.
More small things starting at Francesca's FuoriBorgo.


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End of NASA shuttle program means loss of "dream jobs"
Up to 10,000 people will be out of work at what was once Florida's thriving Space Coast as soon as the last shuttle makes its final voyage back to Earth. Home to many of the Kennedy Space Center workers, Rockledge is on the verge of becoming a ghost town.
"Without the space program we're pretty much nothing. This is what Cocoa Beach is built on – the space program – so a lot of people are going to be out of a job, out of homes," says Daniel, one of the local workers.
Anthony Crisafulli spent 23 years with the shuttle launch team as an engineer. With Atlantis blasting-off for its last mission, it means the end of his career with NASA, and the beginning of uncertainty. A year ago he started looking for a new job, but to no avail.
"I have applied for jobs and so far I haven't gotten any concrete responses. There are not that many jobs out there, for sure," says Anthony.
The US scrapped its shuttle program and now wants the private sector to come up with ways to get astronauts to space. Several companies are working on new vehicles, but it is not clear when they will be able to deliver them.
One thing is certain though – they will be able to hire only a fraction of the skilled space industry workers who will be out of work soon.
The first NASA shuttle never made it to space and was used for tests, before the Columbia Shuttle's first launch into space in 1981. A total of five shuttles were used for space missions since then. Two of them were lost in tragic accidents in 1986 and 2003. Those losses and the skyrocketing cost per launch gradually led to the cancellation of the program.
But critics say it is hard to estimate the losses that the end of the shuttle program will bring about both for the space industry and the people involved.
"I think it's a really bad thing for the United States to lose this skilled workforce. It's going to be difficult to rebuild it," believes Marianne Dyson, former NASA flight controller.
For years the shuttle has been the only vehicle that could ferry the crew and a massive load of cargo to space. Officials say one of the reasons the program was scrapped is that it is safer and cheaper to send cargo and people separately – something that Russia, for example, has been doing for many years.
But whatever the reasons for scrapping the 30-year-old program, for those who devoted their lives to it, it is the end of their dream job.
"It's kind of sad, because I've already seen a few of my friends go, and there'll be more. People that I probably may never see again," says Anthony.
The scrapping of the program also means the end of a once vibrant scientific community that has grown-up around the shuttle.


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The eye area has the thinnest skin on the body, and for this reason, the periorbital area is one of the first places where the face shows its age.
There are a variety of options to rejuvenate the eyes, depending on your anatomic characteristics, expectations, downtime, and budget. The two principle options are injectable rejuvenation and surgery.
Injectable Eye Rejuvenation
Injectable rejuvenation of the eye area focuses on use of Botox to soften crows feet (the wrinkles on the lateral aspects of the eyes) and filler to soften tear troughs, dark circles, and hollowing under the eyes.
The main advantages of injectable eye rejuvenation are that it is fast, easy, minimally invasive, and has little downtime. The entire procedure takes under 15 minutes in most cases, and it can be done wide awake, with many patients returning immediately back to work.
The main disadvantage of this approach is that it is temporary and results are not quite as good as those that come with surgery. Botox lasts 3-4 months, and tear trough fillers last 1-2 years in most cases. For tear trough filler in particular, the injected material serves to blend and camouflage signs of aging, rather than definitively correcting excess skin or puffy fat pads.
Surgical Eye Rejuvenation
Surgical rejuvenation of the eyes is called upper eyelid and lower eyelid blepharoplasty. These operations involve using hidden incisions to definitively correct signs of aging around the eyes, such as excess folds of skin, puffy bags (fat pads), and hollowing.
The main advantage of blepharoplasty is that it is the gold standard, most effective way of treating periorbital aging. Results are very durable and long-lasting, and patients tend to be very happy.
The main disadvantages of surgery are the downtime, invasiveness, and expense associated with it. But for those who can accept these limitations, surgery creates a superior aesthetic result.


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Since I was fifteen I have had this far off dream that I wanted to help others. Not in a simple way, but in a life altering sense. It has always been one of those dreams where you think it just simply isn't possible because it is too hard. I asked myself, "how can one girl change someone's world?". Well, I have learned that it certainly isn't impossible.
I recently volunteered at a conference that was held at my church, it was called Redefined. A dear friend of mine saw a change that needed to happen, she had the passion to do it, so she started small and went with it.
The goal in naming the event as "Redefined" was in hopes to redefine the way middle school and high school aged girls thought about relationships with friends, boys, and family. As well as discuss topics that girls are too afraid to talk about with their parents – like sex.
Seems simple enough.
She had a dream, and she went for it.
The reward was far greater than I could have ever imagined. As I walked around the room, listening to these girls discuss how the topic of God's Grace changed their way of thinking in relation to their friendships, and how the topic of modesty really struck a chord in their hearts, reassured me that these girls are hungry for hope in this fallen world.
These things, and more, are attainable. Whether that be at big conferences, or conversations had at small frozen yogurt shops, if we are living with an intentional heart, and a courageous mind, then we can move mountains – big and small.
Christianity is not easy. Following after Christ's call on your life is scary. Being bold and courageous instead of allowing others to do the work of God, is intimidating.
But I was one of those girls. I was at those conferences. I was at those frozen yogurt shops. I was insecure. I was broken and damaged.
If it were not for the women who said no to fear, if it were not for the women who said no to their insecurities, I would not be pursuing the passions that God has laid on my heart. Because someone pushed away their fear of rejection and what others might think, my life is changed, my world is changed.
They started small. They texted me at least once a week to check in with my heart, because they knew that I was fourteen and I would go and forget everything that I just took away from that conversation and/or conference.
Small things as these, lead to a trajectory that can be life altering.
So now I am choosing to lay down my life, my desires, and my wants for His passions. I am passionate about the wellbeing of others. I am passionate about the heart and soul of those afflicted from this world. I am passionate about the broken. I am passionate about redefining their way of thinking after this world got ahold of their hearts and minds.
I am passionate about being active in my faith.
It is a scary thing to be vulnerable and transparent about something so close to your heart, but I refuse to do nothing about such a tremendous issue in today's broken world.
One day at a time.
One prayer at a time.
One conversation at a time.
Seems simple enough…


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Mr Cameron was speaking at the end of an acrimonious summit of the G20 in St Petersburg which exposed stark divisions between host Vladimir Putin and US president Barack Obama, who is seeking Congressional support for punitive strikes.
The Russian president - a close ally of Assad - declared that any attack without a UN resolution would "violate the law". And he indicated that he was ready to give further military assistance to the Damascus regime if it comes under attack from the US and France, saying: "Will we help Syria? We will. And we are already helping - we send arms, we co-operate in the economic sphere."
Amid heightened tensions about the possible use of force, Russia's Interfax news agency reported the country's navy HQ as saying that a fourth Russian naval vessel is on its way to Syria to join three already in the eastern Mediterranean.
Mr Obama was left relatively isolated at the G20 as only France indicated it was ready to join the US in taking military action while Britain, Turkey, Canada and Saudi Arabia voiced support for robust action to respond to the poison gas attack on a Damascus suburb which claimed hundreds of lives on August 21. Mr Obama said there was "a growing recognition that we cannot sit idly by". He announced plans to make an address on Syria from the White House on Tuesday.
But Mr Putin described the use of chemical weapons in Ghouta as a "provocation" by anti-Assad "militants" hoping for support from the outside world, and insisted that military action was opposed not only by the majority of G20 states, but also by a majority of the populations of those countries considering strikes.
In a calculated jab at the Prime Minister, Mr Putin listed those backing military action and added: "Mr Cameron is also in favour, but in Britain Parliament was against that. The application of force against a sovereign state can only be in the case of self-defence. Syria does not represent that. Those who act unilaterally violate the law."
After the most divisive leaders' summit in the event's five-year history, the G20 concluded with a 27-page official communique which did not use the word "Syria" once, concentrating instead on agreements on boosting economic growth and creating jobs.
But 11 members of the group of 20 leading economies - including the UK - issued a joint statement declaring that: "The world cannot wait for endless failed processes that can only lead to increased suffering in Syria and regional instability. We support efforts undertaken by the United States and other countries to reinforce the prohibition on the use of chemical weapons."
This week's summit has witnessed renewed strains on the UK-Russia relationship, with Mr Cameron issuing an impassioned rebuttal of the reported description by a Putin aide of Britain as a "small island" whose voice did not carry weight. Mr Putin's chief spokesman denied making the remark, but Downing Street demanded "clarification".


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Till recent years, Tom of Finland's iconoclastic sketches of masculine, uniformed men in erotic poses were hardly known outsidemore
Till recent years, Tom of Finland's iconoclastic sketches of masculine, uniformed men in erotic poses were hardly known outside of leather gay circles. Even less was known about the Finnish artist behind the made-up moniker, Touko Laaksonen. But 26 years after Laaksonen died from emphysema, he's finally getting his due as an artist, fashion icon, and freedom fighter, with award-winning filmmaker Dome Karukoski's biopic "Tom of Finland." Playing Laaksonen in Finland's nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, in 2018, should raise Finnish actor Pekka Strang's profile too.
But Strang, who acted in the Finnish feature "Kites Over Helsinki" opposite Emmy-winning actor Alexander Skarsgård, back in 2001, says Hollywood stardom is not what he's after. He'd rather that "Tom of Finland" -- already out in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and soon to be released in Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C. -- educate audiences about Laaksonen, instead.
"I'm waiting for the call, that some studio boss one day has a 'Hangover Sunday' and watches three movies and the second will be "Tom of Finland," and then he's gonna realize that this guy, I really need him for my next movie," Strang joked in a recent interview with Download.com. "No, doing a movie about this icon, who grew up in a small village and changed the world, was an honor. But there's a big difference between becoming aware of "Tom of Finland" and becoming aware of the artist and his life. I feel that it's really important that he's getting the recognition now that he didn't get when he lived. I hope there will be one day that I get two hours with him and can say, 'Look, the world really knows who you are.'"
Getting the word out to the widest audience is important to Strang, so it's no surprise that the actor prefers to broadcast messages over Twitter rather than Facebook, and names it one of his top three apps. Read on for the rest of his favorites.
I use Twitter, because I have many great thoughts that I think the world should know about. Also, the day of the [2011 Norway Attacks, when right-wing terrorist Anders Behring Breivik killed 85 people on the tiny Utoeya island], it was one day before my birthday, on the 22nd of July, and on Twitter there were these messages, asking "Do you have a boat? Can you come and save me? We're young people trying to get away from the island." My wife and I had a summer cottage there, and I was reading that 15-, 16-, and 17-year-old people were trying to get help and they didn't. That's when I felt that being part of the Twitter world is a good thing.
If you remember, the [Arab Spring] was also on Twitter. So I'm an old-school Twitter guy, and I can sometimes get answers, even from my president [Sauli Niinistö]. I can ask anybody in the world anything, because we don't have to be friends first. I had a few questions out there to people in power and got a few answers. And some of my best friends today I met through Twitter.
It's the most common messaging app. It's a good way to keep in touch with the family. My kids are on WhatsApp, so I think it's fair enough that I am, too.


text: Big news in the digital content space this week. Netflix is changing their subscription plan, effectively raising the costs for members who want to get DVD and Bluray in the mail from Netflix. There are lots of analysis of their intent and business model. But has anyone think about (re)opening the local DVD rental shop? This could be an example where as services moving to in the cloud / digital distribution, the local brick and mortar businesses can recapture the (small) hardcore audience. Yes there are few people who wants very high quality, large and esoteric selection of movies. But for those people, who used to pay Netflix $25 a month, now will gladly pay the local store that and more!


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Just checking if anyone is up EST4:26a.m. Thanks, Ms. Shawn :mrgreen:
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Just checking if anyone is up EST4:26a.m. Thanks, Ms. Shawn :mrgreen:
Ms Shawn you're up early or haven't you gone to bed yet
Good Mornnig, dharen7, This time I did go to bed but never sleep much! I got to go to the Bathroom and no TP upstairs had use bathroom down stairs and of course didn't make it back up! :lol: :lol: :mrgreen:Originally Posted by dharen7
Ms. Shawn
Well hello I am up too. Tried to sleep but no luck!
Hello and Good Mornning Aunt Retta, Well I have been up for a while and now it is 6a.m. I think I might try to go back to bed! Sleep don't know about that but I can only try! I do need to sleep some, I have a lot to do day! I plan on starting to sew my first quilt! Wish me luck! I check in with you later! Thanks Shawn :mrgreen: :thumbup: :DOriginally Posted by Aunt Retta
I got up at 4:35 but just now got on the board. I have to do the Shockwave daily jigsaw puzzle, Daily Diff, check the local obituaries, Craigslist, and my personal mail before I get on here. I've got a Strips and Scraps club meeting today at Threads of Time in Danville, Il. so I couldn't sleep. I love going there to sew.
I'm not a nite owl, but wake up between 4-5 every day.
I woke up last night about 2:30 or so. Went back to bed around 3. Looks like we missed each other by that much....
hi, I'm still awake it is 1:48 a.m Indiana, USA
It's not even 11pm yet, here on the USA west coast
Okay I was up early of course got on board to see whats happining Did a double at work which makes it working from 7am til I clocked out at 12:45 lots of hours and here I am back on board. Husband left me supper in refrig hate to eat and go to bed so here i sit