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If "Volunteer" isn't Carol Hawn's middle name, it certainly could be. Active in the local community for more than a decade, she was honored Monday night as the latest recipient of the Jim McDonnell Award for Outstanding Citizenship.
NOTING THE importance of citizen participation, Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) presented it to her at the quarterly meeting of the West Fairfax County Citizens Association (WFCCA).
"Jim McDonnell was truly a special person," said Frey. "He was an early member of the WFCCA and chaired its land-use committee, and he was always involved in the community." Listing some of the many local and countywide boards and committees on which Hawn has served, Frey said, "This year's honoree is very deserving. Carol Hawn has given to so many areas of the community that needed help."
A Virginia Run resident, McDonnell died of bone cancer in January 1998 at age 50. But his accomplishments were many. "Jim tried to educate the community about the development process and inspire the land-use community to higher standards of development," said at-Large Planning Commissioner Jim Hart. "He gave of himself unselfishly to the community."
To continue McDonnell's "legacy, spirit and dedication to community service," the WFCCA created an award in his memory. And Hart said Hawn, of Centreville's Old Mill community, certainly exemplifies the ideals McDonnell cherished.
"Carol Hawn is certainly the poster child for volunteerism, and we're fortunate to have someone like her," said Hart. "She's been secretary to the WFCCA and its land-use committee for more than 10 years, is on its executive board and has put out its newsletter since day one."
He said Hawn "volunteers for every special project," makes site visits regarding land-use cases being reviewed, goes to Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings to speak on WFCCA's behalf and "has been appointed by both Democrats and Republicans" to a variety of boards and task forces.
"She's the Sully District and At-Large representative on the Airports Advisory Committee and chaired the Census 2000 Complete-Count Committee for Fairfax County," said Hart. "And she's been an officer and member of the Sully District Council of Citizens Associations and the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations."
Hawn has prepared Voter's Guides for the League of Women Voters and served on Area Plans Review task forces and on bond referendum citizens committees. And in recognition of all her hard work, in May 2000, Frey named her Lady Fairfax.
ACCEPTING Monday's award, Hawn said, "I am truly overwhelmed and shocked." She said she couldn't have done anything without her husband Dave's love and support. And, she added, "I do it because I care about the community."
She and McDonnell differed politically, but united on one, particular land-use issue. "Jim told me, 'You have convictions, you're doing the right thing and it's OK,'" said Hawn. "And when he wrote a [long-ago] letter to Centre View praising me, he told me it was the first time he'd ever written a letter saying good things about a Democrat."


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I guess i just like my pilots......well....piloting ! Thats what you get paid the big bucks for !
Bottom line is i got swamped and let the airplane take the lead and that wasn't good.
I think the trade should remain a re-muster, and definitely not a direct entry.
GOF- (and dropping).
I'm not sure AES Op can survive another five years as a "remuster only trade". Thoughts?
It won't. Recruiting right from the street is seriously being looked at now. I've been told we are paying close attention to the SAR trade now that they are trying it out.
MP's are insta-promoted to Corporal after basic training. Why not for FE, AESOP, SARTech, etc. The working rank for all of these trades is Cpl, insta-promotions to anything higher will never "fly".
The problem with an "insta-promotion" to Sgt is that you are trying to solve a pay problem with rank. Why not just use spec pay to keep the guy in?The major problem with the AES Op trade (IMHO) is demographics. The trade is becoming ancient (age and years of service wise). Continued reliance on a remusters (who are at already at 8-12 years of service and around 30 before they even set foot in the AES Op classroom) won't solve that problem. Chasing a smaller and smaller pool of remusters (that is also being chased by JTF 2, FE and SAR Tech) won't help us.If the US Navy can recruit 18 year olds and a year later have them functioning as Aircraftsman on Sea Hawks, can we not explore this also? I can't speak for the LRP guys, but MH is an extremely physically demanding job. There is alot of physical labour involved in hoisting and potentially rescuing people. I would like to see some more guys (and gals) in their 20's doing the job. I'm 38, and I'm starting to feel too old to do some of the work...Cheers!
I came from the army as did aesop081 and I think he'll agree that if the trade could make themselves more known to the army you'd see a lot more applications. A travelling recruiting drive similar to what JTF 2 does I have heard has been considered and I think would be a great idea. I know when I remustered most of the guys didn't know what an AESOp was and then didn't believe me that you could become aircrew right out of any trade. A little more visibility might be a huge help.
But then again as an AESOp aren't we supposed to be old and crusty?
That's good to hear that they are underway with a recruiting drive. I think once e few grunts hear about the trade and that we don't have to sleep in holes we may see the applications go up. What's not to love? We'll just tell everybody they ALL can go to Comox. Gotta lie a little or else it wouldn't be real recruiting would it?
As far as the USN, I don't know that much about them and how close they are to us but hey, yeah, if it works for them and for the RAF then why not for us. I personally still lean toward remuster. I think with a little more advertising we could come up with 15-20 high quality candidates a year. But then again I don't know much beyond what I see at the annual CM briefing so I could be talking out of my a**.
. I think with a little more advertising we could come up with 15-20 high quality candidates a year.


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TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Unknown assailants shot an American teacher to death as he was jogging on Thursday in Benghazi, Libyan and U.S. officials said, underlining persistently tenuous security in the eastern Libyan city where the U.S. ambassador was killed last year.
The State Department says has identified the victim as Ronald Thomas Smith II. Fadyah al-Burghathi, spokeswoman for the Al-Galaa hospital where Smith was treated, said the victim was from Texas.
A security official said the American taught chemistry at the city's International School, a Libyan-owned institute that follows an American curriculum.
No one has claimed responsibility for the teacher's killing but suspicion is likely to fall on Islamic militants active in the city.
The security official, Ibrahim al-Sharaa, said the American was jogging near the compound where the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans were killed by Islamic militants in September 2012.
The American was one of four people killed in Benghazi today and whose bodies were taken to the Al-Galaa hospital, showing the dangers of a city that is home to numerous armed groups resisting the central government's authority. The other three were military personnel.
Libya's heavily armed militias, with roots in the 2011 war against dictator Moammar Gadhafi, have proliferated since his overthrow. They have since undermined successive transitional governments and parliament.
Libyan security forces clashed in Benghazi last month with Ansar al-Shariah, a hard-line Islamist militia blamed for the attack on the diplomatic mission. Ansar al-Shariah faces a backlash from residents who have marched against it both in Benghazi and, in recent days, in its stronghold in the eastern city of Darna.
With frequent attacks on public figures and security officials, much of the lawlessness is blamed on the groups. But the government also relies on many of them to provide security in the absence of a functioning police force.


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Legion: GI Bill needs non-degree coverage
The American Legion testified to Congress on Sept. 16 that the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which provides veterans with the most comprehensive education benefits since World War II, should be extended to cover courses at non-degree granting institutions.
Testifying before the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Robert Madden of The American Legion said in his written statement that "a veteran or family member may choose a more traditional path and attend a non-degree institution, but cannot use their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to complete these courses. Most of these education paths consist of a shorter training time and can lead to immediate employment. The American Legion believes that veterans should never be limited in the manner they use their educational benefits."
Madden, assistant director of the Legion's Economic Division, stressed the importance of informing student veterans and university administrators of the opportunities that the GI Bill provides, emphasizing that The American Legion has been a leading supporter of the bill since it was introduced by Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va.
Last month, The American Legion conducted a two-day "Veterans on Campus" education symposium in Milwaukee. The event, which Madden referenced in his testimony, focused on the unique needs of veterans in their transition from military life to the more relaxed world of academia.
"We found that a large number of student veterans... did not have sufficient information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. VA needs to provide more outreach to colleges and universities around the country to ensure these student veterans have a full range of knowledge concerning their education benefits," Madden told the subcommittee.
Helping veterans with their education benefits is especially important, Madden said, given VA's initial difficulties in delivering those benefits in August 2009, when thousands of student veterans failed to get their GI Bill payments on time. VA had to provide many of them with emergency payments of up to $3,000.
"Now, there are reports of veterans and their family members losing all of their future payments," Madden said. "There have been reports of schools being overpaid, which is why many schools are waiting for the add/drop period before sending in the veteran's enrollment certification.
"In spite of this move by the schools, the veteran is still being overpaid; consequently, the schools send back the money, but it is not being reported back to the VA in a timely manner. Ultimately, veterans are then denied their housing allowance and book stipend until their payment is recouped by VA," he said.
Of the two million servicemembers who have served since 2001, about 250,000 used the GI Bill in the spring 2010 semester. Madden told the subcommittee that one of VA's main challenges is to improve communication with veterans about their education benefits.
"One regional office (RO) says the veteran can do something one way and then another RO says the veteran cannot. Secondly, a veteran or family member will call the 1-800 numbers for education assistance and will ask a question. That same veteran will call back, get a different operator, and ask the same question. What the veteran receives, on occasion, is multiple answers. The veteran needs to receive the same answer so he/she can properly navigate the education process," Madden said.
As veterans determine the best means of providing income for themselves and their families, the options of vocational school, on-site job training, apprenticeships and online distance learning are becoming more popular. On behalf of The American Legion, Madden said that each veteran should have the right to use his or her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their full extent, and that the inability of veterans taking vocational and online courses to maximize these benefits is unacceptable (veterans enrolled in online courses are not eligible for housing allowances).
The American Legion also wants education benefits extended to Title 32 Active Guard Reserve members who have served under federal orders since 9/11, but have not been allowed to include that federal time in their eligibility requirements for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. "These men and women served valiantly and with distinction. This is a must-fix and needs to be addressed immediately," Madden said.
Additionally. the Legion wants the GI Bill extended to spouses and children of veterans who served in the 9/11 era but retired before Aug. 1, 2009, when the new education benefits were implemented.
VA has increased its number of claims processors and will implement a new IT system to streamline the process itself. "The American Legion is excited about the final implementation of the new IT for veterans," Madden said. "We hope this IT solution helps resolve many of the application, payment and communication problems that have been experienced."


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Please do not make spam articles like Picture World or add unneeded categories to get badges. Crimsonnavy 21:04, November 25, 2010 (UTC)
Don't add useless categories to pages. If you want to keep track of pages you like use the "follow" link. --Ciencia Al Poder (talk) 19:53, December 5, 2010 (UTC)
RE:the things
First of all you can't ask me to join Pokepower ask our leader MrAreus. Okay we Ca meet on Club Penguin.
Franky bob (Talk!||Team History) 23:41, December 5, 2010 (UTC)
Re:Grass Pokémon
I reversed it because it wasn't in the same format as the rest of the page. Crimsonnavy (Talk·Contributions) 19:36, December 20, 2010 (UTC)
|Congratulations! You have been chosen to be in User of the Month on the Main Page! If you don't want your username up there, or you have a problem with it, please tell me.
I heard about your thing with MrArceus, and I think that was a miscommunication. I am the Builder of PokePower. I have made over 1,000 articles on this wiki. And that is why I am the Builder. If you do want to join, you may have to ask him again. And WHERE YOU going to make another user of yourself? Because, If you did, you would be blocked for 3 years. So, please don't try that. -
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Why did you mess with that poll on the Main Page? Did you get permissioin from PokePower or Charitwo? If you did'nt, that would be vandalizim. And Franky Bob Created that poll, not you. If you edit a template from the main page again, you are going to wish you had'nt. So I advise you to not edit that again.
someone deleted everything off of the page for the game pokemon black and white
Sorry I didi that. I just got REALLY nervous. Sorry. Evanf
HE won't stop
i reported 2 evanf but hes not respondng so ill tell u instead go 2 Evanf's talk page and look at the bottom at my LOLISM note, plz, its about vandalism
Duskullbone. He is the worst vandalizer that our wiki has had. He said he would come back when there are no more admins, and he did. His number was that. He also started "Magicrap." Now no one will stop him because the admins are gone. And I already told the leader of Wikia, but she does not replyh alot. Here is his Username: User:Duskullbone.
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Any Vandal news bout duskull guy??? or any other vandal like the one that vandalized feraligatr, wat wuz his name again??? oh right X Vandal
Why are not those admins ever here? Did you see what I said.... He is Watty2010's friend that hates pokemon. Evanf
I don't get it either..... It have been here for over a year and only 2 vandals.... And now all these. Why can't Sannse think that way. Evanf
Then the need to be admins. But Charitwo is gone......... But I will do it. EvanfTalk. But I need to get off now... See ya later!
Never copy a single line of content from another website to here. Your articles were a plagiarism from serebii.net --Ciencia Al Poder (talk) 14:44, January 2, 2011 (UTC)
RE: Badges
Sorry I do Not know ask A Wikia Staff.
Franky bob (Talk!||Team History) 14:58, January 2, 2011 (UTC)
I have only started wikis that don't have badges. Since only the admins know, and they are gone, you could go to www.community.wikia.com and type in User:Sannse. She is the founder and owner of Wikia. But anyone at The Community Wiki knows how to do it. That is the central wiki. So if you go there, they will know. EvanfTalk
She is on every Wiki. I just went to her userpage here. Here is the link:[1]. It may take awhile, but she will answer. There are others that could help you Here is another: [2]. They both are the most important members of the Wikia Team. Hope I helped! EvanfTalk
Did you see a picture of Entei, Raikou, and Suicune?? EvanfTalk
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Not to be rude but...
Not to be rude but you could have taken a little more care when you created BW017 and BW018. I know they're all Japanese and no one can find reliable information but you could have made a Synopsis under the template (for some reason my cursor doesn't seem to want to move to the right of the template to make a heading for a synopsis) Sorry to bother you and I apologise if I'm being fickle or anything it's just a lot of people aren't really taking they're time creating good episodes. Yours were pretty good, they just needed synopsis' and the information checking. Once again I apologise for being annoying.
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...Did you copy my idea for the Dark Team with the "Teams Pokemon" thing? (it's okay if you did, actually, I want all teams to do that.) You Can't Mess With... The King of the Dark! 00:35, February 1, 2011 (UTC)
Gym Leader template
Could you please remove the Gym Leader Box template from your user page, it is not intended for user page use. Crimsonnavy (Talk·Contributions) 23:08, February 12, 2011 (UTC)
- I mean the template that has a picture of gold. It's a gym leader template, I need you to remove it since it is not intended for user page use, you could always use the {{Userinfobox}} template instead. Crimsonnavy (Talk·Contributions) 20:10, February 13, 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. Crimsonnavy (Talk·Contributions) 20:29, February 13, 2011 (UTC)
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Please remove the AnimePokémon templates from you user page, they are not intended for user page use and as such are to not be used in that manner. Crimsnnavy C S 03:12, September 20, 2011 (UTC)
Re:Black and White battle
I'm sorry, but I haven't been battling lately, maybe another time. I also don't have a Youtube account. Crimsnnavy C S 21:33, October 6, 2011 (UTC)
Ash Ketchum
Your edit on the Ash Ketchum page is definitely unacceptable: adding random images (specifically the most recently uploaded) that have absolutely no connection to the article. It's obvious you did that just so you can earn the Curator badge, or adding pictures to pages. Cheating/spamming is usually turned down upon the community, and you may be warned or blocked the next time. To prevent this kind of action, it's probably best to actually earn those badges the hard way. Bermuda • Triangle • 18:58,12/24/2011
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Music in the Round #14
Looking back to see which of the multichannel discs I've reported on that have made a splash in the market, I detect an ominous trend. Most are reissues of classic performances, including all the RCA Living Stereo and the Mercury Living Presence SACDs, as well as a number of classic jazz and rock albums (including yet more editions of Kind of Blue, Dark Side of the Moon, and Brothers in Arms).
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This phenomenon reveals a numbing conservatism on the part of producers and record buyers. Some listeners want to rediscover, by hearing them better, the awe they felt when they first heard these admittedly great recordings. That's not only a peculiarly "audiophile" experience, it's probably also characteristic of aging listeners who associate these records with significant events in their own pasts. Most music buyers wouldn't consider purchasing another copy of something they already have, regardless of blandishments brandished on the cover. But producers recognize the conservatism of those who do, and, considering the low cost of remastering to multichannel compared with the cost of recording and promoting new music, see reissues in multichannel sound as a no-brainer. This, along with retailers' understandable reluctance to stock two copies of the same album in different formats, contributes to keeping multichannel music out of the mainstream and virtually invisible to most record buyers.
The mass market—not our relatively tiny market of audiophiles—is what determines which technologies last. We must hope that whichever format survives the present and future wars has attractive "trickle-down" options for us. This is critical—grateful as I am for these reissues, they represent the cutting edge of neither sound quality nor modern music-making, and they condemn the high-end consumer to a life of musical antiquarianism. Of greater concern is that this keeps telling the record companies that the mass market doesn't care about multichannel sound, which, I'm sorry to say, seems to be only the truth. I'm an old enough fart to know that there's a gap between my own musical interests and those of most of the music-buying public. But whether or not I like a particular musical genre is irrelevant; to promote the new media, we need truly high-resolution, multichannel recordings of all types of music.
Here's where the DualDisc may have an impact, though I dislike how it has been managed so far (see this column in the May 2005 Stereophile). By pushing the market toward a single format, DualDisc has already put multichannel releases into many homes and increased public awareness of multichannel music. Thrust upon us by the needs of high-definition video, new multichannel media—HD DVD and Blu-ray—loom on the horizon, and they, too, can help. More and more consumers have some sort of surround system, and they will be indignant if their music-only recordings do not take advantage of it.
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Fortunately some of us, the stream of classical multichannel releases continues. Among these, the most interesting and surprising are two SACD/CD hybrid discs from Water Lily Acoustics, an independent audiophile label run by recordist Kavi Alexander. These live recordings of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, under music director Yuri Temirkanov, are sorta-kinda multichannel. I first played Mahler's Symphony 5 (WLA-WS-76-SACD) on my city system, which was still kludgy at the time, and it sounded murky. The two-channel tracks were better, but the overall level was 6–10dB lower than the norm, and the sound was somewhat distant. The accompanying booklet explains that everything was recorded in two-channels: "This is a pure DSD recording done with a single pair of microphones arranged in the classic Blumlein configuration." There's no mention anywhere of multichannel. Same for the same forces' recording of Shostakovich's Symphony 7 (WLA-WS-77-SACD)—yet both discs have multichannel tracks complete with center and surround signals.
The solution, in response to some website postings, came from Robert Greene (The Abso!ute Sound's "REG"). The levels are low, said Greene, to allow for a wide dynamic range with no compression, in the full awareness that digital overload is absolute. Greene also mentioned "the surround sound, which was done via a method I developed myself." I asked for more, but as he plans to file for patent protection, all Greene would divulge was that his method "is based on a combination of acoustic and psychoacoustic principles...intended to enhance the realism of the Blumlein stereo without altering its essential integrity."
I then took the hybrid discs to my country place in Connecticut to play them through my multichannel system, which includes Paradigm Studio/60 loudspeakers. Both discs need to be played at fairly high volumes to hear the quietest parts, and demand a potent combination of amplifiers and speakers to cope with the loudest parts. That done, they sound full, warm, and a bit distant in overall presentation while packing a tremendous dynamic wallop. That Kavi Alexander placed his Blumlein pair well above the audience's ear level is apparent in multichannel playback, particularly in how the rear-seated brass and percussion emerge above the instruments in front. These recordings also have outstanding detail in the bass, particularly the timpani, bass drum, and double basses. Listen to the conclusion of the Adagietto of Mahler's Symphony 5 and you can hear the bow-on-string sound of the fiddles even as they fade to silence. At the other end of the dynamic scale, the drum-thwacks in the first movement of Shostakovich's Symphony 7 and the orchestral climaxes in the Mahler's Stürmisch bewegt are completely without hash or compression. If your system is up to it, these recordings will sound very loud, but less than you might expect because we are so conditioned to associating creeping distortion with great loudness. Not here.
Robert Greene's 5.0-channel processing gives a wide, deep view into and over the orchestra, and pretty much demands five full-range speakers or very precise bass management. Considering their dynamic demands and the distribution of bass and ambience in the rear channels, these recordings will sound pretty muddy on a typical HT or two-channel minimonitor system. The performances themselves are good, especially the Shostakovich, though both are on the straitlaced side. While I found the sound powerful and seductive, I'd likely turn elsewhere for the music.
Nott, a new name
One place I'd turn is to a Mahler 5 from Jonathan Nott and the Bamberg Symphony (SACD, Tudor 7126). Nott, a young British conductor, has succeeded Horst Stein as the Bamberg's music director, and also leads Paris's Ensemble Inter/Contemporain. His reading of the work is far more flexible and nuanced than Temirkanov's, though his orchestra and this recording of it—up close, but with clarity and space—lack the weight so abundant on the Water Lily discs.
So it was no surprise to discover that Nott and the Bambergers are remarkably successful in Schubert's Symphonies 2 and 4 (SACD, Tudor 7142) and Bruckner's Symphony 3, 1873 ed. (SACD, Tudor 7133). Bruckner's symphonies, for all their size, need the same clarity of line required by Schubert and less of the mass fundamental to Mahler. The sound was clear, immediate, and well-balanced, with minimal but useful rear ambience, and fully revealed Nott's subtle sculpting. This series of discs has outstanding promise, especially if we can get to hear Nott's takes on more modern works.
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The faux multichannel from St. Petersburg and the discrete multichannel from Bamberg were recorded in actual concert halls and are both successful, but the most exciting recent symphonic recording I've heard was taped in a Berlin church. Frank Strobel's reconstruction of Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky is trumpeted as the "World Premiere Recording" of the complete score composed for Sergei Eisenstein's 1938 film (SACD, Capriccio SACD 71 014). Unfortunately, the original soundtrack recording is overdubbed with speech and sound effects and is plagued by the technical limitations of overmodulation, distortion, wow, and compression. Temirkanov's 1993 recording for RCA was a noble attempt based on transcriptions from the original film, but without access to Prokofiev's original manuscript, notes, and sketches, which languished in Moscow's museums and archives. Prokofiev's cantata based on this music has long been available, but its scoring, to say nothing of the sequence and selection of passages, is quite different.


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The last time I was in Portland, I made a very short trip to Rogue for a very little amount of sketching, but this time I wanted to come and really take it in a bit more. After spending most of the evening sketching, eating lovely food cart food, mooching around Powell's and calling home, I plodded along to Rogue, found a spot at the bar, ordered a 'Good Chit' blonde ale, and started sketching. I spoke to several friendly people while I was there, all artists, all beer experts. This was a theme I would find pretty common in Portlanders. I like the Rogue beers, I have sketched at the Rogue in San Francisco before. I counted the beertaps individually before sketching them, and measured in my head how it would all squeeze on. Sure it's a little wonky but I enjoyed drawing this. One guy said to me, on observing me get off my chair and rearrange my jacket and bags all orderly and neatly, "you do everything the same way you draw!" I mention this because people have said this sort of thing before, I must be very neat, very organized. Well, I can't say I'm completely disorganized, but neat… well, you should see my desk. My mind is usually less a drawer full of folded socks and more a tumble-dryer full of ping-pong balls, ideas and thoughts zipping all over the place. In Portland however I was there to relax, and relax I did. When the sketch was done, I walked down to the MAX light rail and went back to the hotel. Nice and neat.


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INTRODUCING Delta RV Brokers
Delta RV Brokers is a family-owned business that started after we decided to sell the ranch and become full-time RVers, back in 1994. We began our full-time living in a 40′ fifth-wheel as we traveled the countryside. After a few years, mother decided she needed a 'home base', somewhere she could say "I want to go home" and I'd know where to go.
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I know that i sounded bitter on my last post.. so here's a 'lighter' post for you to read :)
Like men would say, that they don't understand why women want/need so many pair of shoes, countless of bags, varieties of cosmetic products, so many 'bling bling' and etc.. same goes to some women, they would say that they do not know why men want/need so many cars and different woman every night..
For me, i do not splurge on cosmetic products or bags.. i only have a weakness for pretty shoes, shiny 'bling bling', cool sunglasses, nice watches AND fast cars.. hahaha...
Although my bb kept telling me that i do not need so many 'bling bling' coz i can't bring it to my grave BUT still that did not stop me from browsing and drooling on them! :P i mean how can anyone NOT drool or like this :-
To all the ladies who can 'feel' me, put your hands up!
ps: browsing nice bling bling can brighten up my DULL day ;)
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|Surprisingly good, Shrimp and Cellophane Noodles
Yesterday I braved the very cold weather (8 degrees) and went to the grocery store to buy some shrimp, cellophane noodles, Chinese tree ear mushrooms (which my store didn't have, so I bought dried porcini) and Chinese 5 spice. I needed those items for this recipe but, while there I picked up a few other groceries like milk, bread, fruit etc. Today, as I was gathering up my ingredients, I realized I forgot to buy the Chinese 5 spice. I remember looking for it…aahh... but I got distracted by some lovely looking bread in the bakery department. Well, I wasn't going back into town for one thing so, I googled Chinese 5 spice and made my own. It sure smelled good!
This dish called for adding tomato puree at the end. However, on the FF site, most who made it with the puree were not happy with the results. I decided to skip the tomato puree. It just didn't seem to go with the shrimp and noodles. I chose instead to add baby corn, water, and some soy sauce to the shrimp at the end. The results were a tasty additional ingredient and a lovely brown gravy. This dish really surprised me. It actually tasted very good. Would I make it again? Hmmm….
This recipe can be found in "Around My French Table"by Dorie Greenspan or here.
|Sautéing the onion, garlic, mushrooms with added corn
|Shrimp and five spice added to the pot
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Online Gaming Streamers Becoming The New Music Tastemakers
For years now the music industry has been leading the way in online content streaming, resulting in playlists from apps like Spotify being as commonplace on people's mobile devices as Google Maps or WhatsApp.
However, the change in how music is consumed and displayed has been huge, with music magazines and stodgy old critics being shunted onto the sidelines by online influencers who have adapted to the tech landscape quicker than their more outdated counterparts.
Among those influencers are online streamers, who often start as one-man bands, streaming everything from video games to beauty tips. Pretty soon, their growing channels allow them to become the go-to people in terms of music suggestions.
Here are just some of the most influential online streamers today, who are harnessing the power of music like no one before has ever managed to do.
Card Sharks, Chess Pros and Fall Guys – Filling Tension-Filled Silences with Carefully Curated Beats
Many online gaming streamers have too many crashes, bangs, and wallops going on in their live streams while pumping music simultaneously, while other streamers play the sort of game that is ideally suited to some soothing background grooves.
A growing subset of these streamers are pro poker, chess, and Fall Guy players, who often stream tournaments for hours on end.
As players whittle down at the business end of a tournament, and the streamer is required to make fewer plays, the music he or she uses becomes all the more important. Many pros such as Lex Veldhuis or GMHikaru have made their personalized playlists a highlight of their content, meaning these pros are now on-hand to show people how to conquer 1,000-players-strong tournaments on the world's biggest gaming sites such as PokerStars and Steam, all the while sharing their musical vibes.
Dr DisRespect – From Online Fragger to Music Video Super Star
The most popular streamers on the planet are undoubtedly those that play battle royale video games such as PUBG or Call of Duty, with many becoming so popular that they can take their content to the next level with help from editors, tech support, and sound teams.
No more so is this true than with one of the greatest of them all, Dr DisRespect, whose 6-foot-8 frame, flowing black mullet and red bulletproof vest have become iconic in the eSports world and beyond.
Not content on featuring other peoples' music on his YouTube Gaming channel, the Doc has taken to collaborating with recording artists such as J+1, who create retro synth beats and lace them with voice samples from the big man himself to create tracks that have garnered millions of views and plays online.
Music Streamers – Using Twitch Donations to Launch a New Career
While there is every reason to suspect that gaming streamers of all varieties are having a meaningful impact on peoples' music tastes and preferences, there are also those streamers who dare to beam their very own music around the world and direct to listeners on platforms such as Twitch.
This means that whether you are an acoustic guitar whiz or a crooner with dulcet vocal chords, there is an audience out there who want to discover new talent. Now, new fans of an artist can not only listen to their newly discovered singer-songwriters but also gain personal insights from them regarding their everyday life or indeed how they go about writing their material or playing their instruments.
With many top DJs already using such platforms to perform in front of fans who cannot make it to stadium or club gigs, this seems like one music trend that is only just getting started. In a couple of years, we will see even the more popular gamers combine their love for online play with exquisite taste in music. Who knows, maybe you will be one of them?
How Has The Inclusion Of Pop Music Helped Certain Games Live Long In The Memory?
There are many things that evoke strong feelings of recollection in people. They include smell and taste, and it only takes a small dose to open the floodgates for the memories to gush in. One of the best ways to engage memory is through music, with neuroscientists discovering that people are more likely to remember words if they learn them alongside an accompanying track. Pop music has been used successfully in a number of games to make them more enjoyable. But the audio has another function as well. It can serve to immortalize the games because, whenever someone hears that music, they will think of the title in which they heard it first.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a Good Example of a Solid Accompanying Track
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and its sequel, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, are considered among the defining titles of the PlayStation and were hugely popular when they were released in 1999 and 2000 respectively. They had exceptional and engaging gameplay, but one of the most-loved things about the games was the choice of songs playing in the background while players skated around. These included classics like Bring The Noise by Public Enemy and Superman by Goldfinger.
Activision Blizzard decided to remaster the game for modern consoles, updating all the surroundings and graphics to put them in line with the standard of offerings available today using the Unreal Engine 4. A lot of the aspects of the game remain the same, with some features being updated.
What is most notable about the rerelease of the two original games for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows is the fact that developer Vicarious Visions chose to keep all the songs from the originals. This has helped bring about feelings of nostalgia in players who enjoyed the games twenty years ago. It should come as no surprise, then, that the new game sold more than one million units within the first two weeks of its release.
Slot Developers Using Popular Music and Acts to Gain Immortality
Music can also help certain games stand out in a highly saturated market, and this has been shown to good effect in slot games. There seems to have been a rise in music-themed slots in recent years, and top developer NetEnt is leading the way with its NetEnt Rocks range of games. The acts used for these games include legendary acts Guns N' Roses, Motorhead, and Jimi Hendrix – one of the best guitarists of all time. The music makes the games iconic, but also gives them immortality as classic tracks like Paradise City and Ace of Spades never get old.
One of the newest musical slots on the market is Music Stage from PlayPearls. It's designed to make the player feel as though they are the pop star, playing in front of a sell-out audience. This is a technique that has been used to good effect in offerings like Guitar Hero, as it allows the player to imagine what it would be like to rock out in front of adoring fans. When people play this game, the music helps stir up emotions, making the title memorable for years to come.
Music has added another foundation to games to make them even more memorable and enjoyable. Developers who get their music choices right can lead players to think about their games even when they aren't playing them. All it takes is for the song to come on to trigger those feelings of nostalgia for the game.
The Best EDM Movies Ever Made Gift Giving Guide
Electronic dance music (EDM) is also known by other names such as dance music, club music, house music, and more recently, trap music. Tons of variations and sub-genres have evolved out of EDM over the last 40 years. Early EDM was called Dub or hip hop. Dub came out of Jamaican reggae music and introduced special effects like reverb and delay to make a unique sound mix. Even disco music is an early form of EDM. The point is, EDM makes you want to get up and dance. It's often played in clubs by DJs who mix sounds and sound effects together with mixing boards. Even tech giant Elon Musk released his own EDM track according to the BBC.
The electrifying, heart-pumping tunes make fantastic movie soundtracks, not to mention the music industry itself provides a lot of great plot lines for feature films. This makes EDM enthusiasts and movie buffs fast friends. If you are looking for a movie-related gift for a friend who loves house music, here is a brief list of the best EDM movies to date. You can find even more great movie buff gifts ideas in this article from Giftwits as well.
We Are Your Friends (2015)
This movie about an aspiring DJ played by Zac Efron gives a fictional behind the scenes look at what it takes to rise to fame in the world of EDM. The wild ride is fueled with music, drugs, and sex while both a love triangle and a budding career are set up. This movie also stars Wes Bentley and Emily Ratajkowski. Despite its weak theatrical release, it's now hailed as a timepiece movie for millennials and will probably become a cult classic among that crew, especially those that love dance music. Buy this movie as a gift and include a copy of the thumping soundtrack as a bonus.
Daft Punk Unchained (2015)
Daft Punk is a French Grammy Award-winning EDM band that is probably the most recognizable name in the business, even in the US. This documentary details their career which started in the early 1990s. It uses rare archive footage and personal interviews. While it chronicles the life and work of members Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, it also contains interviews from their closest collaborators like Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, and Michel Gondry. The document was created entirely from previously recorded film and no new scenes containing Daft Punk were included. Their hit song "Get Lucky" helped them achieve international fame and awards, including 5 Grammy Awards. They have also done many amazing collaborations including a song with The Weeknd a few years ago.
Berlin Calling (2008)
A DJ that tours clubs around the world with his girlfriend and manager but ultimately lands in a psychiatric clinic after overdosing on narcotics. It shows struggles in Berlin following Hitler's "final solution." The film is ripe with techno clubs and a great soundtrack. Ecstasy puts him into a psychotic break which puts his career and relationships in trouble.
If you love EDM music festivals then this movie will be right up your alley. It's about six people attending an electronic dance music festival and who are all struggling in some way until their paths collide. The visuals in the movie are amazing and really bring the festival scene to life. It carries all the EDM cliches such as the bro-tank crowd, the slutty girls, the druggies, and the straight-edge (absolutely no drugs or alcohol) just to name a few. It's both a comedy and a drama with something for everyone. If you've never been to a festival and want to see what one is like, this is a pretty good example.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016)
Forbes Magazine recently did a write up on the highest-paid DJs in the industry and the hard-working Steve Aoki was in the top five (along with The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Diplo, and Marshmello). They reported that Aoki makes six-figures a night when he performs. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead is a Netflix documentary about one of the most talented DJs the world has ever known. His story is exhilarating and at times heartbreaking in the time leading up to his biggest show to date. He talks about this childhood, his issues with his father, and more.
Party Monster (2003)
According to Kate Huber at NJGamblingFun, "For a bit of a throw-back, check out this clubbing movie starring Macaulay Culkin and Seth Green. It's a biographical drama about party promoter and "king of the club kids" Michael Alig. Alig started out as a social outcast but found his groove in the club scene. He rose to fame but drugs ultimately tore him apart and ended in murder and prison time. The film got mainly negative reviews when it was first released but has become a cult classic over time. Roger Ebert even conceded that Culkin's performance was fearless."
24 Hour Party People (2002)
This British comedy-drama details Manchester's popular music scene between 1976 and 1992. It starts out with punk rock but later evolves into the rave and DJ culture of the 1980s. The plot centers around a newspaper reporter that follows and reports on the music scene and news of the time. Although it's a fictional movie, it is based loosely on real events which can be seen throughout the movie. The "fourth-wall" is frequently broken in a stylized fashion that brings a level of personalization to the film.
Human Traffic (1999)
This 90s movie is a mixture of music, romance, and club culture in Brittan and stars John Simm and Danny Dyer. The tale of five close friends who explore their relationships and personal demons during ecstasy and music filed weekend. It includes plenty of backdrop of techno raves for the EDM lovers out there. It is interesting to note that the UK version and the US version of the movie are pretty different so if you are a purist try to find the original version.
33 Essential Ideas To Promote Your Music Career In 2020
Believe it or not, there's an endless amount of ideas that will help you promote your music career in 2020. As new social media platforms are rapidly emerging, artists don't want to lag behind these innovative technologies. Definitely, you have to take advantage of the Internet as a powerful marketing tool. So, I have written down the best strategies for promoting yourself in this digital era like a pro. These days it doesn't really matter if you refuse to sign a major label deal. With budgetary autonomy, you can go far on your own. The music industry is very competitive but with the following ideas, you can even save a lot of money.
33 Unique Ideas To Spark Your Music Career Success Right Away!
1 – Tell the story of how you got started in music.
2 – Make a behind the scenes video after releasing a music video.
3 – Make a teaser video of your upcoming singles in order to create a sense of expectation.
4 – Host an #AskMeAnything session via Instagram stories.
5 – Share funny videos on TikTok.
6 – Share quotes of your musical heroes.
7 – Host a poll and let your fans pick the best singles from your album.
8 – Share your favorite books and movies with your fans.
9 – Ask for Netflix recommendations.
10 – Give away Spotify gift cards.
11 – Get interviewed or promoted on music blogs.
12 – Share useful tips with your audience.
13 – Remind your fans constantly concert and release dates.
14 – Raise your voice against social issues.
15 – Express your opinion about music industry news.
16 – Go live and perform your music no matter what.
17 – Participate in podcasts or radio shows.
18 – Share press releases on Facebook, Liker, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
19 – Post testimonials from your fans or people of the music industry.
20 – Share old photos and memories of the past.
21 – Share personal wins (e.g. chart-topping hits and music awards)
22 – Thank your fans and show gratitude.
23 – Post a 'Throwback Thursday' and use the hashtag #TBT
24 – Share your favorite music-related apps.
25 – Post a video of yourself showing the process of making music at the studio.
26 – Unveil your morning routine or create a day-in-the-life video.
27 – Post about events or festivals you're going to.
28 – Show people listening or dancing to your music.
29 – Share a charity you've partnered with.
30 – Mention brands that you love.
31 – Make your own merchandise, t-shirts, and caps with your logo.
32 – Share all your social media channels and interact with your fans.
33 – Post about trips you've taken.
3 Reasons To Try Online Singing Lessons
Are you a keen singer but have never had the chance to learn properly? Do you think your voice could benefit from some extra tutoring? Do you want to try singing lessons but your busy lifestyle can't schedule it? Are you ready to begin your journey from a bedroom belter to a superstar songbird?
If the answer is yes, then keep reading.
These days, our lives can be so hectic that we barely even get a chance to sit down and think. You may be someone who has always wanted to have professional singing lessons, but your lifestyle or geographical circumstance hasn't allowed you to do so.
With online singing lessons, you're in charge. You can learn from wherever, whenever, and you can fit your learning schedule around your busy lifestyle!
Here are 3 reasons why online singing lessons are so great:
1. Save Time And Money
You probably didn't even think of this, but taking online lessons doesn't take as much time out of your day, meaning you don't need to leave half an hour early to drive to your tutor's house or studio, and you don't have to spend an hour's worth of fuel.
Simply open your laptop 5 minutes before you start, and relish in the wonders of modern-day technology. Who would have thought 20 years ago you could learn to sing with someone online from anywhere in the world?
These singing course reviews show you just how easy it is to learn to sing online. Whatever style you want to learn, rest assured that you can find a course online!
2. You Can Learn From Anywhere
Wouldn't it be great if you could take an online singing lesson from anywhere in the world? Imagine yourself sitting under a palm tree in Thailand, the waves crashing on the shore, with not a care in the world; and you have your laptop beside you ready to tune in for your virtual lesson.
Well, news flash! As long as you have an internet connection, you can do that!
With online singing lessons, you are able to learn from wherever you are. Not only that, but you are also able to be taught by someone who is on the other side of the world to you. Cool or what?
Virtual lessons give you the freedom to be able to learn on your terms and at your own pace. What more could you want?
3. You Can Record Your Lessons
These days, online lessons are usually taught over programs such as Skype or Zoom. Not only are these applications great for still being able to get that one to one experience, but they also allow you to record your session so you can watch back and practice later.
So, you pay for a great virtual singing lesson, and you can also get your money's worth by revisiting the class and truly making the most out of it.
It's always beneficial to be able to look back at something to truly learn it. If the option is there, then why not record so you can go over the lesson again later?
It's also a great way to see the progress you're making, too!
Bottom Line
So, are you ready to take the plunge and learn to sing from anywhere? We guarantee you won't regret it, and we guarantee it will be a one-of-a-kind experience. The virtual world is your oyster these days, so why not get your laptop out now and enroll on a course today?
You'll be a singing sensation before you know it!
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Orange and Fennel Marinated Olives Recipe
Makes 1 1/2 cups
1 cup large green brine-cured olives, preferably Sevillano and Castelvetrano
½ cup kalamata olives
½ tsp. fennel seeds
1/8 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
2 (4-inch) strips fresh orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
If you're able to find Sevillano olives, rinse them under cold water for 5 minutes, then soak them in cold water for 2 hours. Drain well.
Combine the olives in a medium bowl.
Toast the fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chile flakes and toast until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add the orange zest and oil. Steep until cool.
Pour the oil mixture over the olives. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 6 hours or refrigerate for up to 3 days.


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The price of oil topped $105 per barrel, a level not seen in more than a year. The trigger appears to be supply data, which showed crude supplies dropping by double what analysts expected. A big driver of higher oil prices has been continued political tension in Egypt, which controls the Suez Canal, a key checkpoint for producers.
Barbara Kollmeyer
July 10, 2013, 10:30 AM
Market Watch
Oil prices are drawing attention on Wednesday and that wasn't for nothing.
The price of West Texas Intermediate crude CLQ3 +2.00% topped $105 a barrel, a level not seen in more than a year, while London's Brent crude UK:LCOQ3 +0.49% contract topped $108 a barrel, which hasn't happened since earlier this year.
The trigger appears to be supply data, which showed crude supplies dropping by double what analysts expected. Price Futures Group analyst Phil Flynn summed it up:
"This is a big shock. While most were looking at another drawdown in supply, no one expected this drop."
Oil also got a boost from a big China trade data miss, which some say could provoke some policy easing out of China, a country whose growth engine is already sputtering. Oil likes growth, and especially China growth. But the other big driver for oil has been continuing political tension in Egypt, which controls the Suez Canal — a key chokepoint for producers.
Wells Fargo advisors was among those voices warning investors not to chase gains as a positive outcome in Egypt could lead oil to pullback. But for now, plenty are not so sure oil will calm down and more concerned about what that means for the economy. One big worry is that higher oil prices will cause pain at the pumps, largely for Americans, though Europeans will also be feeling pinched (some say China and India are already at a pain threshold), and they are already in a rut of an economic situation (just ask the IMF). Keith McCullough, chief executive officer at Hedgeye Risk Management was flagging it to clients on Wednesday:
"Oil is testing a breakout above our long-term tail-risk line of $108.36/barrel this morning. Our global macro model says that oil price (or higher) is where we choke global consumption demand. Since U.S. consumption growth effectively doubled in the last 6 months to 2.4% vs. 1-1.2% prior, that's a headwind, on the margin."
Here's McCullough's chart that clearly shows the upward path that spending has been tracking.
Stephen Guilfoyle, chief economist at sarge986.com, says he's "already uncomfortable" in the $105 area for crude. If the market gets another downside surprise via the EIA report due later this morning, could startle the market again.
"Right now, Egyptian headlines will rule momentum. Combine a weak inventory print with something threatening supply lines in the Middle East and it will be really difficult to put a technical number on it, because the reaction would be emotional," says Guilfoyle.
Some say, though, that the economy can take a higher pain threshold on oil.
"Right here in the U.S., it's not having much of an impact in terms of gasoline prices just yet, but if the trend continues to say $115 or $120, and I'm not suggesting it will get there, but that will be a negative. That will mean much higher prices at the pump and obviously would weigh on disposable incomes," says Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Rockwell Global Capital. And oil at $125? Really bad, he says, and there's no way the Fed will ignore it.
Here's how it felt when oil climbed up to $108 in March 2012 and Brent jumped to $125.
Now for the silver lining, if there is any — oil stocks. Russ Koesterich, chief investment strategist for BlackRock was also flagging to his clients over the weekend that oil needed watching. He said that rising political tensions are likely to keep oil prices moving higher, and says investors should take advantage of that by investing in large-cap global energy companies. Oil stocks weren't exactly busting out on Wednesday, at least in Europe, with BP BP +1.12% UK:BP +1.04% up about 0.7% in London.
Scott Redler, chief strategist for T3Live.com, was telling his clients on Wednesday that the fresh moves by oil may put these names back in play: Baker Hughes BHI +0.23% , Schlumberger SLB -0.37% , Halliburton ha HAL +0.16% , ENSCO ESV +0.19% , Exxon Mobil XOM -0.66% and Chevron CVX +0.14% .
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The Ghost Malls of China: Inside a Commercial Real Estate Bubble
In fact, the figure for China is over 30 square meters, "which would mean that China is 53% over-housed." Even so, building continues apace: According to The Wall Street Journal, "Official data show 2.98 billion square meters of residential property under construction at the end of February."
And the overcapacity isn't limited to real estate. Chinese industry has been churning out massive amounts of steel, cement, and aluminum -- so much that there are doubts about the economy's ability to absorb the output. "With home prices now following transaction activity sharply lower," concludes Christopher Pavese, CFA, chief investment officer at Broyhill Asset Management, "the biggest risk for the Chinese economy, as well as the rest of the world, is a sharp slowdown in new construction." Pavese, who maintains the blog The View from the Blue Ridge, recently went on a research trip to China, and shared some images from the Chinese real estate bubble -- if, in fact, a bubble it is -- with DailyFinance.
To the right are images from a shopping center in Zhuhai, a city of 1.5 million people located on the Southern coast of Guandong Province, where it sits in close proximity to both Hong Kong and Macau. Pavese reports that a common refrain from the government officials encountered by his team was the belief that "developing new cities and building new infrastructure will increase consumption."
"Judging by the lack of foot traffic in this home furnishings mall," Pavese concludes, "you could say that I am slightly suspicious."
"And the striking gentleman at the railing in the photo on the right is none other than Cullen Thompson, CIO of Bienville Capital Management," Pavese reports, "not a Chinese home owner. Although -- full disclosure -- the two women shown on the left picture may very well be actual Chinese consumers." Still, it's an ominous showing for a country that regards domestic consumption as a "key area" in need of improvement.
Below are images from inside the Global Furnishing Design and Exhibition Center in Shanghai, the largest city by population in the world (excluding suburbs), "and one where you might expect to see more than a few signs of increased consumption," in Pavese's words:
As you can see, that expectation is not at all borne out by the eerily empty corridors and vacant stores inside.
For more information on the Chinese property bubble, and more images of empty malls in Shanghai, head over to Also Sprach Analyst.


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I woke up this morning with a terrible cold. I'm convinced I jinxed myself by talking to so many people with the flu last week. When you work from home, you can be sick and it doesn't affect anyone. But when you work in an office, going in with the sniffles and a cough can lead to others getting sick. So which is the better route…to brave through it and get work done…or to stay home and keep the germs contained?
I tackled the topic in my Miami Herald column today:
Should sick workers stay home?
After four days in bed with the flu, Cindy Papale returned to her office only to have a colleague come in sniffling and coughing, touching common surfaces and spreading germs. Within a few days Papale was out again with a fever. "If people would stay home, then the rest of us might not get sick, too," she said.
Flu season is here with a vengeance and it can be tough on the workplace, creating resentment among co-workers, testing flexibility policies and putting the boss in awkward situations. Whether motivated by fear of losing their jobs, a desire to look responsible, a need for income or reluctance to give up vacation days, employees inevitably come to work sick. Some even put up a fight when colleagues or a boss suggests they go home.
"When you work in a close environment, if someone is not telling you to go home, they're thinking it," explained Papale, an administrative assistant in a Miami-Dade office. "We're all just trying to stay well."
Experts are calling this flu season the worst in a decade, predicting that at least 20 percent of the population has fallen or will become ill. In the last few weeks, odds are that if you haven't had the flu, you know someone who has had it.
For businesses, a single flu-struck worker can have a domino effect. According to a new survey from the office supply company Staples, nearly 90 percent of office workers come to work even when they know they are sick. California-based Disability Management Employer Coalition estimates that employees who come to work with the flu increase lost workdays by 10 percent to 30 percent.
Still, some workplaces seem blind to the potential cost. One non-profit employee complained that in her workplace, if you call in sick, the boss treats you like you're a slacker and even compliments the work ethic of those who come to the workplace sniffling. Others say they are given a cold shoulder by fellow workers when they ask to work from home.
Office manager Rosie Toledo doesn't agree with that line of thinking at all. "You have to think about the whole office," she said. Toledo, who manages a Miami medical office, said she has no qualms about telling sick employees not to come in, or to go home if they come in ill.
"If you work somewhere with little interaction with others and can quarantine yourself, then it's understandable to come in,'' said Toledo. "But we interact with patients. I'd rather struggle without a person than have someone sick in the office."
Toledo says she will allow an employee to work from home doing what they can and take a partial sick day. "I try to be flexible. It is tricky. Some people will question, 'are they really that sick?' " Toledo notes that an employee at any workplace who comes in under the weather, typically fails to be productive, anyway. "When you are sick, you're not fruitful anywhere you are at."
Of course, some hourly workers come in sick because they need the income. More than 70 percent of low-wage workers get no paid sick days at all, according to the recently released Shriver Report, A Woman's Nation Pushes Back from the Brink. Others save their time off to care for sick children.
Salaried workers who do get paid sick days say their behavior stems from dedication or fear. Research suggests businesses should be doing more to curb employees' perceived workplace obligation to be at the office. "It's rare that you have a manager who tells an employee who is sick to get his butt to work unless there's a pattern of abuse of sick days,'' said Bruce Elliott, manager of compensation and benefits at the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
As flu season drags on, bosses often find themselves in an awkward quandary. They need work completed, but they also want to avert widespread absenteeism.
At a restaurant, if a dishwasher stays home sick, that's a hole in a key position. But the alternative could be worse. "If someone is on the edge and comes in, it can be devastating if they take out two or three other employees," said Abe Ng, CEO of Miami-based Sushi Maki and Canton Chinese Restaurants, which has 15 locations. "It's hard because some on the team are hourly, and they want to work."
Telling a worker – or forcing them– to go home can be problematic. Ng tries to use diplomacy. "They understand when I explain the bigger picture. If they tough it out and get really sick, they will be out longer. If I am down one sushi chef, no big deal. But if I am down three, I'm in trouble. I try to put it in context for them. "
Increasingly, bosses say they get pushback from employees who insist they are well enough to be present.
"It comes down to counseling the employee and letting him know he really should go home," said Elliott of SHRM, who has told employees to go home. Still, he says, "I would caution managers that if the employee says he is fine, leave it. You might want to monitor his activity though, and if it is way off, talk to him about taking tomorrow off."
Some businesses try to curb flu outbreaks in their workplace by administering vaccines. Others rely on an effective leave policy and encourage workers to step up hygiene efforts.
Elliott said he has seen a definite return on investment for employers that offer flu shots in terms of lessened absenteeism. "It's a proactive approach."
This year, the Miami Dolphins took that proactive approach and gave its players and office workers flu shots. Some sports teams have gone as far as to quarantine players with flu symptoms to prevent contaminating teammates.
DHL, with 600 employees in Plantation, encourages flu shots by reimbursing the cost at 100 percent and emphasizing preventative care. The company allowsworkers to accrue sick time by hours worked from their first day on the job. And it separates paid vacation time off from sick time to encourage its use.
Most importantly, says Mari Toroker, senior manager of H R at DHL Express Americas, "We're a tight environment, a cubicle environment, and we encourage anyonewho is sick to work from home. We really promote that internally."
In the workplace, the flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces like keyboards and desks for up to 48 hours. But the most common way flu virus is spreadin offices is through person-to-person contact and airborne from coughing, said Giorgio Tarchini, an infectious disease doctor with Cleveland Clinic in Weston.
Often, he notes, people go back to work too soon. "They should wait 24 hours with no symptoms," he said.
For those who have yet to get a flu shot, there still is time and reason to do so, said Tarchini. Flu season peaks in January and February and runs through April.
Now that she's feeling healthy after two bouts of the flu, Papale is taking precautions by wiping down her work area and telephone. She hopes others in her office will do the same, that feverish co-workers stay home and that the flu virus is finally behind her — at least for 2014.


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I've never seen an episode of "Lost" but I know people are nutso for it and I know the final episode was crap. I think that's enough for me. But the rest of the interwebs might be excited to learn that Elizabeth Mitchell is once again teaming up with J.J. Abrams for a new show titled "Revolution." Mitchell will play a loving mother on the show that focuses on a family that must reunite in a post-apocalyptic world. Andrea Roth was originally set to play the role and she was on "Rescue Me" which is a show I did watch and no one hated the last episode of so I disagree with this move.
Olly Blackburn has replaced Gary Fleder in the director role in the upcoming Dimension Films slasher flick "Kristy." The film focuses on a young girl who stays in her college dorm over Thanksgiving break and finds herself stalked by 4 masked men. You might remember Olly Blackburn as the director of 2008's "Donkey Punch." I remember him as the guy who directed a movie I thought was a porn but actually turned out to be just a bunch of rich kids on a boat doing drugs and killing each other.
"Smiley" is a new horror film about a serial killer that can be summoned through the internet and actually looks not too shabby. Sort of. This isn't the news here though. The news is that the film will receive an October 11th release date via something called Tugg, Inc. which allows people to vote on what movies will be available at their local theaters. I don't know how that works so I'm not going to bother trying to explain. The film will also be available for viewing on the movie's website in both a PG-13 and R rated form. Later on it will also be available on VOD, DVD and Blu-Ray. Even later on though it will be available via interpretive dance performed by a local group of elderly tap dancers with hearts of gold.
If you saw "Shark night 3D" and thought "I really hope to see more of these actors sometime soon" then you're in luck because Chris Zylka, who was also on 2 episodes of "Hannah Montana", has been added to the cast of the second season of "American Horror Story". No word as to what role he'll be playing and honestly who cares. The guy fought sharks, in 3D, anything he does is gold baby. Gold!
Jamie Chung and Jena Malone sign on to Zack Snyder's ("300", "Watchmen") next film "Sucker Punch". The film is set in the 50's, and follows a young woman unfairly thrown into a mental institution by her "wicked step-father", who imagines an alternate reality to hide from the pain. She then plans to escape the imaginary world, but has to steal five objects first, all while avoiding being caught by "a vile man". Whoa, I have no idea what that means but it sounds awesome.
Dimension films picks up "Kristy". The film is being compared to "The Strangers" and "Last House on the Left", and deals with a deserted college campus being besieged by a group of violent intruders.
Finally, after months of hearing about mundane, meaningless scoops from the set of Rob Zombie's "H2", comes word that we'll be seeing a trailer on Youtube this Friday. Rest assured we'll be on it when it lands.
Jonathan Skaech is highly positive about his "From a Buick 8" script, and says that Stephen King (the original author of the book) loves it. Unfortunately because of the economy, financing any film is difficult right now, but he hopes that it will go in front of cameras this fall. As for stars? He claims they "are going after big names right now". Hopefully we'll hear some more news about this adaptation soon.


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Hey there... well after being without internet for almost 3 weeks, I might need to take a "get to know the net" course again... it feels weird. Missed you all very much!!
I'll give a big update with Christmas news and new house and all that very soon.
For now you will have to be happy with just a hello :)
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Hey there... well after being without internet for almost 3 weeks, I might need to take a "get to know the net" course again... it feels weird. Missed you all very much!!
Posted by Making Babies at 12:26 PM 1 comments
Friday, December 12, 2008
McK is too clever and too aware of hurting anyone's feelings......
Yesterday she asked when can she get a tattoo. Since I have 4 of my own, I can't very well tell her she can't get any. So I told her when she's 18 she can get ONE tattoo but it has to say "I love my Mom".
She says, but what about daddy. "I need to get one that says I love my Dad too".....
I say "No ways, you only getting one, so it has to be I love my Mom."...
She says...... "well in that case, I'll get only one, that says..... I love my Parents."
Isn't she cute!!!!
I had to bribe the child again this morning. It's the last day of school until 12 January 2009. I'm picking her up at 12:30 and taking her for ice cream.
My best friends are leaving on holiday on Sunday...... Boo hoo, sob sob, sniff sniff. I'm going to miss them terribly. 10 whole days without them.
Oh and I'm going MIA until next Wednesday! With the move and getting the internet up and running again, I'm not sure when I'll be on line again..............
Posted by Making Babies at 8:07 AM 2 comments
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Anyone who tries to tell you to 'get a grip' will be quite surprised at your reaction -- maybe because there'll be so very much of it. Yes, you're what's commonly referred to as a loose cannon in the department of emotions these days. Better take a chaperone along.
How true how true..... ek is nie lekker nie.... But this too will pass!!!
I want 2008 over with. It's dragging on way too long!!!
On a brighter note. We received our family photo shoot pics this morning!! YAY!! I was a bit nervous opening them up, because I hate myself in photos. But I'm impressed. Love them. :) We so need to book a studio session with Robin. He is really really talented.
McK is bunking school today. Well it's holiday program so it's not like she is missing out on much. I had to fetch her early from school yesterday because she said she had a tummy ache. So I decided to keep her at home today. She thinks I'm the greatest mom in the world for allowing her to stay at Granny's.
We are going to get one last swim in, before my parents move house on Monday. I'm serving cocktails at noon, if anyone is interested in joining me??????
Posted by Making Babies at 7:51 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
I'm here I'm here.....
Just in case any one is missing me :)
I'm alive and just barely kicking, but I'm around....
Will be back on line when I'm in a better mood......
Posted by Making Babies at 1:05 PM 2 comments
Friday, December 5, 2008
My prayers go out to the Muniz family this weekend.
I can't believe a year has passed since C-monster joined the angels up in Heaven.
I'm sure he is looking down over his baby sister and smiling!
My heart aches for you. I know no words can make the pain go away. Thank you for sharing him with us, in the short time he was here. He will always be loved and missed deeply.
I did not die
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
And also to 3 more angels,
Larissa Ewan Reilly
Ash, I never knew you a year ago when your babies were taken. But your story and heartache lives within me. I admire your strength hun. You and your family are in my thoughts at this time too.
Posted by Making Babies at 12:02 PM 1 comments
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Stop the world from spinning. Cease the waves from crashing. Hell tell the Sun to go shine some where else…..
I have a sick DH in the house……… Some one call 911.
Never mind the fact that I've been down with the flu for the entire week and still managed to work/cook/clean/watch the child………
I'm accepting all sympathy cards and flowers at my new home address.
I'm thinking of asking my sister's Journalist Boyfriend so come do an article for the newspaper. First man to get sick and live to tell the tale.
(Thank goodness my DH doesn't read my blog…… well I sure hope he doesn't)
And he has been warned, that eye infection better clear up by Saturday. We have a family photo shoot scheduled!!!
Posted by Making Babies at 3:19 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Spam Spam Spam
Wow, imagine how excited I get when I download email and I look at my inbox reading the following subject titles:
The happy friend in your pants will start moving again
Be a killer in bed anytime you feel like it
Supersize it - don't wait another minute
And of course you have to love all those urgent business proposals I get from deepest darkest Africa. Claiming that I've been especially chosen to help this poor poor family and in return have claim to $25000000... I'm so popular I've been "especially chosen" almost 20 times this week already.
I can give up my day job and just help these poor families....... I knew I had a calling in life.
Wow, what am I going to do with all the money? I'll make a deal, the first person to comment on my blog today...... I will buy them a house, any where in the world.... :)
The second person gets a car of their choice....
Do people actually fall for these dumb emails???
I can understand buying Viagra on line.... but come on, there is no ways you were especially chosen to help out this poor girl in Nigeria. Rather take your greedy hands and work on that Viagra issue.......
Posted by Making Babies at 1:41 PM 2 comments
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Wow, my blog award!!!
I've always seen these out and about in the blogging world. So I'm very happy to announce that my blog got nominated by Megs.
Now it's my turn to give this award to five fabulous bloggers! So here they are:
I've followed Candi and Steven's quest for baby Carter since they got their BFP
Nancy's blog http://thenewlifeofnancy.blogspot.com/
TTC from a man's view, I love this blog http://xbox4nappyrash.blogspot.com/
One of the few blogs that aren't TTC related: http://loopyliz-loopyliz.blogspot.com/
And where would I be without the creator of mommy: Mrs B http://mortalmodels.blogspot.com/
My Fabulous Five Addictions:
1) My angel pie McKenna, who I live and breathe for
2) My TTC support system, who are now my good friends in all aspects of my life
3) My two best friends, M&H, who I love to heaven and back
4) POAS, come on you know I had to throw that in
5) To helping and supporting anyone wanting help with TTC
Here are the rules to receiving this award:
1. You have to pass it on to 5 other fabulous blogs in a post.
2. You have to list 5 of your fabulous addictions in the post.
3. You must copy and paste the rules and the instructions below in the post.Instructions: On your post of receiving this award, make sure you include the person that gave you the award and link it back to them. When you post your five winners, make sure you link them as well. To add the award to your post, simply right-click, save image, then "add image" it in your post as a picture so your winners can save it as well. To add it to your sidebar, add the "picture" gidget.Also, don't forget to let your winners know they won an award from you by emailing them or leaving a comment on their blog.
Posted by Making Babies at 7:33 AM 2 comments
Monday, December 1, 2008
Sorry for being MIA.... It's been a rough weekend with the move. But we are all settled in now. Exhausted but at least the place looks good.
I have not had a good last 24 hours.....
DH is being a right old @ss since Friday. McK has been crying non stop for the last 12 hours. (Yes, straight through the night, in her sleep too). She wants to move back to Granny's house. Doesn't want to live with me. Cries hysterically.
Then she didn't want to go to school this morning. More crying. DH left at 5:30am this morning for a meeting in JHB. So I had to handle McK by myself. (which is maybe a good thing, cause last night all he could do was scream at her every time she cried for her granny).
Anyway, the only way I could get her to go to school is when she asked me if it was her birthday today. So I said yes, I was too tired to argue with her. So then she was happy to go to school because she turned 5 today. Oh and sometime during the day I need to go drop off party packs and a cake for her……. Yes, I feel bad for bribing her. But hey, she started it. I just played along.
On the way to school we stop at the cafe to get her cold drink for school. Try to get back into the car...... The flucking key (automatic button stupid central locking) won't open the car. I'm standing in the rain and wind...... Phone my dad to come help. I take his car and drop McK off at school. Without her school bag and school lunch....
I see her teacher and explain everything. Then I just burst into tears and haven't stopped sobbing since........
Please let this day get better. I probably won't be much on line this week either.
Oh, and I have flu to top it off with. And never mind the fact that I'm one day late……..
Posted by Making Babies at 9:03 AM 2 comments


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The system characteristics show the pressure lost in the system as a function of the flow. The starting point of the characteristics depends on the type of system.
a. In a closed system (circulation of liquid) it will always start at 0.0 (0 flow; 0 head).
b. In an open system (transport of liquid) the starting point depends on the Hgeo (geometric lift).
For all system characteristics apply that there is a connection between Q (flow) and H (head). If Q is reduced to 1⁄2, H will be reduced to 1⁄4.


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You have probably seen plenty of Nintendo Wii U unboxing videos in the past, but perhaps you haven't seen one as good as this. Nintendo's very own CEO Satoru Iwata has decided to do the honors himself, unboxing the Wii U premium pack for the very first time.
This isn't an unboxing video as such, but rather an 'unboxing ceremony' as dubbed by the great man himself. Available from November 18, the Premium Pack will offer a lot more than what the Basic Wii U package brings you, for a higher price of $349. Although it has to be said that the list of extras are not great, Nintendo will be throwing in 32GB of internal storage, stands for the GamePad and console, a subscription to Nintendo Network and a copy of Nintendo Land.
Iwata has decided to provide a humorous, but still very professional insight into what you'll be exactly getting with the premium console and we only wish that Sony and Microsoft do something like this when revealing their next-gen PS4 and Xbox 720 consoles – imagine an unboxing video with Kevin Butler (if he's still available).
Apart from the fun and games from Iwata, there isn't really too much excitement on offer here, but there is one fairly big talking point that may alarm you. You would think that one of the priorities for Nintendo, would be to reduce the size of the power pack from the Wii, to the Wii U.
However, it appears that they have done the opposite, as you'll see in the video that the console requires a gigantic power block, which really does no favors to the overall style of the console. We're sure we speak for many gamers in saying that a big grey power block wasn't really supposed to be a talking point about the Wii U, and although some of you may say that it doesn't really matter – we think it does.
If smartphones are cutting back on size and weight on each release, why can't we see the same with Nintendo's big power blocks? There's even a fairly sizable second power block, which is required for the GamePad as well. Watch the video for yourself and let us know if we have got it all wrong here.
Do you have a problem with the big power block or not? We really do love this style of unboxing though – let's hope Nintendo keeps up the tradition with new hardware releases.