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Chronic Snarkopolist: Learning to Listen with Love
Hello my loves!
Sharing stories heals us. Stealing grief or comparing illnesses in order to one-up or diminish another person's pain does not.
This message was brought home to me this week when I lost my little four-legged ball of fur. I'm a grief counselor. I have sat with people while they died. I have turned and held their families through their pain. I know how to sustain it. It hurts. Pain hurts. I also know that death is not something we are used to and often deny or run from. No matter how "expert" I am my loss hit me in my guts so hard I had to lie in bed for two days without bathing or moving –just grieving and crying.
GRIEVING IN MY OWN WAY. I also had to accept other people's sincere love. I needed to reach out. And many people shared with me their love. It was so touching and beautiful. Yet- something hit me – on many levels we are confused how to truly LISTEN to each other. When we get a diagnosis or have loss – other people rush in to TELL US their stories – rather than LISTEN to the grief and pain of the person who is hurting.
Many people thought they were being kind, (and I took it as a kindness because I understood the intent) when they said, "I lost my dog last year." Yet, it would have been far more kind if they had said, "I'm so sorry." Similarly, when someone just finds out they have thyca people rush in to say, "Well isn't that the best cancer to have?" Or if someone has lupus people say, "You don't look sick!" Or when you're on chemo people say, "When are you going to lose your hair?" And the hysterical answer is, "I have no fucking clue if or when!!" And it is so macabre – I'm not your spectacle – have a heart – have some compassion! Say you are sorry- sit with me through my pain! Listen to me!
And this message was brought home for me with the loss of my bundle of love bug. Rather then thrust their pain at me – I would have been comforted by a hug or a sincere "I'm sorry." Or given the chance to cry in someone's arms. A few friends offered to talk to me – but in the middle of the conversation they began crying about their own animals a few years ago before I even shed my own tears. And so I just went to bed. I lie down. I cried and mourned. I sent a few e-mails and received a few from people WHO GOT IT. And I realized that a few of us KNOW. A few of us GET IT. A few of us understand that SHARING IS HEALING.
There are NO COMPARING or COMPETING among grief or losses or illness. There are ways to share pain or say, "Really- this happened to me too- you are normal. But it is not the same as shoving down someone else's pain to disclose your own before the first person even tells their own story. We need to do better. It is our job. It is our duty to each other to take care of each other and serve each other and heal each other from the inside out.
Meanwhile – this lesson was one I could have lived without. But I have re-learned it. I'm remembering how powerful a simple "Thank you for sharing," can go. Or saying, "I'm so sorry this happened." And then there can be ROOM for the other person to be heard. We can bear witness to each other's pain and walk through their experiences with them. We do not have to compete for attention or loss. We will each have our turn. We will each share! We can all share and heal together – but take the hurt that comes. When a fresh wound is open- heal it and experience that story with respect. Love it. Tend it. And THEN perhaps some sharing or some room for more dialogue or conversation – for organic discussion will grow from it.
I'm still learning every day how to do illness well. Every day people teach me. And every day I show people how to live a beautiful loving life. In my grief and loss I know my pain is born of love and compassion and a connection to a beautiful being.
The most loving thing a person said to me was, "sorry, my sweet pea (palm tapping over heart)". Other various kind things were said. The worst thing was, "You can always get another fucking cat and if it was your whole life you need a new life." So – in all – I'd say I went the spectrum over the last two days.
And – I'd say this parallels the spectrum of how people react to us when we are diagnosed with illness. Some are so compassionate and some are complete assholes. Some just scram out of our lives and others jump right in. Some want to tell us their stories and feel so SURE we want to know. Meanwhile – sharing stories heals! There is a place for sharing and conversation- just not to the newly diagnosed who is still going through the pain and horror of dealing with the new fear and pain!
We're all in this together! We must find the sensitive place inside us to LISTEN. And then after we have HEARD the stories – we can SHARE our own and be HEARD. We can give and receive with RECOPRICITY and in equal measure. We must make space for it. We must.
Sharing stories heals. Truly and deeply listening to each other is our gift of love.
What do you think? Have you ever felt competed with when you were dealing with pain or your illness? Do you feel trumped or one-upped when you're having a bad day or trying to share your pain? How can we be better listeners? How can we be better at sharing and healing? I want to know!
See you next week same time same place! Kiss kiss!
Tags: comparing illness diminishes a person's pain, grieving, how to be supportive, how to grieve, how to listen, how to nurture someone you love, managing the loss of a feline or canine child, pet loss, sharing stories is healing, stealing grief
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20 Responses to "Chronic Snarkopolist: Learning to Listen with Love"
Melly Mel if I could reach out and just hug you and let you cry on my shoulder I would. I am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby, I know how it feels and I hate it. I have more compassion for animals than I do for humans because they just know how to give us unconditonal love. I'm sorry I wasn't around either I had no idea I feel your pain let me take the strain I have been through it many times and it never gets any easier. I hope you can cherish all the good times you both shared together.
I won't be around much, so keep well and keep your chin up.
Big (((((HUGS)))))
Dearest Lolly-Lol,
I've missed you so much!! Thanks for your kind words! I can totally see how it can be easier sometimes to connect to animals. Sometimes they are SO MUCH EAISER to deal with. My heart seems to be completely open around animals when around people I have to actively reach in and WORK to render my shields even invisible sometimes.
Thanks for your beauty and your support. I've missed hearing about your tests and what's going on with you. You need to hustle yourself back here AND DISH. I need to know.
much much love!
Melissa, I am so very sorry you lost your fur baby! I'm sorry you did not have more understanding during this awful time.
If only more people could remember your words: "sharing stories heals! There is a place for sharing and conversation- just not to the newly diagnosed who is still going through the pain and horror of dealing with the new fear and pain!"
Dearest Lori–
Thank you so much for your compassion!! I have certainly been a mess for the last few days!! Thank you for helping bear witness to my pain and my loss.
And thank you for being here on DT to come and share stories!! I want to know how your own losses and diagnoses have been handled by people… have people been too fast to SHARE with you? Have they given you space to talk?
Right now even my therapist tells me all about her day and doctors apts and I'm like REALLY??? REALLY??? ugh. I just think – where are all my emotionally healthy fabulous Dear Thyroid people!? LOL
sending the love!!
I'm sorry, Melissa, your fur baby is no longer with you. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
I had to learn to listen without expectations since being diagnosed with lupus and then going through the rigmarole of thyroid surgery/cancer and realized 1) most people are too uncomfortable with the subject at hand and don't know what to say; 2) the people that are self-absorbed and don't have the capacity to listen are not the people that I turn to for hugs any more; 3) I have a tremendous amount of appreciation for the people that show their kindness and love and I always tell them how much they are appreciated.
You are greatly appreciated.
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Dearest Monica,
Thank you so much for your compassion. It is SO SO appreciated and necessary right now!!
As for your observations and experiences– YES! wow wow wow! 2 is an especially big deal and a big lesson for me! "2) the people that are self-absorbed and don't have the capacity to listen are not the people that I turn to for hugs any more" RIGHT ON!!
You are very wise. These are some HARD lessons – painful lessons to learn. Thank you for sharing them here.
Thank you for writing and sharing!
Thanks for this smart, beautifully written piece. It seems like such a natural response when confronted with the pain of others to try to make sense of it by relating it to a pain I myself have experienced, and I know that is not ultimately helpful. Just listening and validating the suffering of others.
OK, this may seem like turning the story to my own experiences, but bear with me… A friend of mine recently lost her 31 year old husband. No known cause, no substance abuse, he just… didn't wake up one morning, leaving 2 daughters. I offered intial condolences and what help I could.
A few weeks later, I checked in online with her… I don't know why, and I felt embarassed after I typed it, but I said "What you are going through is the hardest, saddest thing anyone I've known personally to have to go though."
I was stunned when she told me that this made her feel BETTER… She has been surrounded by well-meaning people who love her very much, who have been variously walking on eggshells around her, trying to pretend nothing has happened, or trying to minimize the magnitude of her tragedy as if that will help her move on from it. The "permission" to feel sad, to grieve, to be angry with life was not mine to give, but I felt blessed that in some way I met her emotional circumstances where she needed to be met.
I have been guilty of not listening far too often. I will think of Mercer the next time a friend comes to me with sadness, and try to be the best kind of friend to them by shutting up.
Thank you so so much for this beautiful and compassionate message. Your story is also full of beauty. I'm so moved when friends lose loved ones too early like that. Death is so hard on the people left behind. Life is so precious and beautiful. The rest of us are left wondering what to do.
Thank you for being kind to me and to your friend. And may you ALWAYS be surrounded by good listeners in your time of need. And may we all share and heal and grow from each other along the way!!
so much love!
I am so sorry for your loss. You obviously loved your precious one very much. People cannot understand until it happens to them. People who do not know the love of our four legged children, as I call them, could not begin to understand the loss of one that was part of our everyday world. They believe they are helping, but just know as they awkwardly step on their own feet and stick their foot in their mouth others do hurt for you.
Take care, we all need to be more careful of others, but a bad attempt to comfort is better than a friend who doesn't try at all. The comment from the worst of those you had was NOT A FRIEND! XOXOXOX LINNY
Dearest Linny,
Thank you so much for your kind comments!!! Yes- you are right! They are our four legged kids! I have always thought of them as my children. But people have always told me to not to say that out loud or I'd sound like a loon… and told me to call them my "companions!" ha!
Meanwhile – yes– the most well meaning people are DEFINITELY at least trying to be well meaning — AND THAT COUNTS! FRIENDSHIP COUNTS!! My article is only investigating ways I can learn from this so I (and we) can all be better sources of support to each other in our times of grief.
You are a complete doll!! Thanks so much for writing in!
Dearest Monica,
Thank you so much for your compassion. It is SO SO appreciated and necessary right now!!
As for your observations and experiences– YES! wow wow wow! 2 is an especially big deal and a big lesson for me! "2) the people that are self-absorbed and don't have the capacity to listen are not the people that I turn to for hugs any more" RIGHT ON!!
You are very wise. These are some HARD lessons – painful lessons to learn. Thank you for sharing them here.
Thank you for writing and sharing!
What I have learned in my little place in the world is TENDERNESS.
And the lack of it.
We who live with the daily challenge of waking and beginning the battle each day. Know all to well what a little tenderness can do for our spirits.
In our homes, at all hours of the night and day as we, with our various struggles have unimaginable needs. It is my clear joy to see my dogs come and know with their tenderness that we need them. They never tirer of letting us hold them and kiss them and need them to just be there.
As I've mentioned before of my young husbands death, I had my beloved Bently (cock a poo) who became my constant companion.
He would help me cope beyond words. He knew when I needed him most and would just be there behind the crook of my knee as I slept.
Another set of ears to hear the kids 5&8 and if someone came to the door. I felt so much love for this devoted companion. He lived to be 18. I miss him still and now have Bentle Jr. and Benson.
I will never try to cover my love for them. My husband feels the same. My children with 2 legs have grown and are on their own. So these special ones give us such companionship and fun with their silly games. My Bently used to carry and play with his metal bowl. It was crazy! He would spin it and play with it. My two now are great too.
Tenderness is so lost in this world of HARD ASSES! I know we are doing it right. This world needs MORE like us, not less. The modern steel person, eyes forward and unblinking tearing at the heart and joy of others. Calling these feelings of love silly, are robots. Purposeless creatures who rob the earth of all thats good and wonderful. No tears in their eyes unless you hit their car or take their money.
Stay true, You are who you should be. Bless you and all the creatures of this Earth. But not the monsters!
Dear Melissa,
I'm so sorry you lost your baby. It's awful to suffer through loss of one you love and I'm truly sorry that you are going through this pain.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings and for articulating these ideas. I have felt a similar wish for people to just listen sometimes, without pulling out their battle wounds – I have felt that strange competition, like a suffering rodeo to see who rode the biggest, most bucking bull around the ring the longest. But I've also been on the other side and tried to comfort someone by telling my stories to let them know they're not alone – not to compete, but just to attempt to help in some way.
I think you are very right that we don't know how to listen and we don't know how to deal with grief, and that many people are self-absorbed. It's a process for many of us, a journey towards becoming more complete. I know I'm on the path – not perfect in any way – just trying my best, and this piece of yours will make me consider my words more carefully when I encounter someone grieving in the future, and hopefully I will be better at it than I have been.
Sending you many loving hugs,
Many times I have heard people say that they cried for a cat or dog the way they never could for a person. Maybe it's because the relationships we have with our pets are so pure, so free of baggage, free of what-if and if-only. They love us, we love them. We know we will probably outlive them, but that doesn't make it any easier when it's time for them to go.
Dear Melissa,
I am so sorry for your loss…thank you so much for being brave and sharing your story. I adore animals, and for some reason many people I've met don't consider cats to be as important as dogs – I don't know WHY this exists. I've suffered the loss of both, and it's hard either way – anyone who tries to say otherwise can blow me.
Please take care of yourself…
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Silicon Valley Shakes up Tunnels Plan
The Santa Clara Valley Water District this week voted for a scaled-down version of Gov. Jerry Brown's twin tunnels plan, California WaterFix.
By a unanimous vote, the seven-member board of the water agency, which is a wholesale water provider for 1.9 million people in Silicon Valley, voted for a one-tunnel project that would have a smaller cost burden for participating agencies.
Financing for the $17 billion project received a big hit last month when the large agricultural water district Westlands voted in opposition. Since then a number of urban water agencies, including the largest, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, have voted to support the project.
More water agencies are set to vote, but Santa Clara Valley Water District's decision not to support a two-tunnel project, along with Westlands, could be significant for the state in shoring up the necessary funds.
The Brown administration said it is open to considering the smaller project. Water Deeply reported last year on what a one-tunnel project would entail and the arguments for and against it. But one thing is certain: It could add years more to the project as engineering and environmental studies will need to be reevaluated.
Deadly Fires Leave Path of Destruction
Firefighters have continued to make progress on 13 large wildfires that torched more than 210,000 acres in California, CAL FIRE reported.
Most of Northern California's major fires are more than 75 percent contained, but 22,000 people still remain evacuated and 42 are confirmed dead.
Economic damage is likely to be significant as well, with more than 3,500 structures burned. The Mercury News reported that 22 wineries in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties were damaged or destroyed.
Another industry that has taken a hit is cannabis, which will be legal for recreational purposes in California in just a few months. "Many of the region's farms, including those that harvest cannabis, have been scorched, including those in Sonoma County and in Mendocino County, the center of California's marijuana industry," the New York Times reported. "Mendocino is one of three California counties that comprise Emerald Triangle, where much of the United States' marijuana is produced."
Climate Change Impacting Southwest's Rainfall
The Southwest relies on heavy monsoon rains during summer months to shore up water resources, but a new report shows that is in jeopardy thanks to climate change. Rainfall from monsoons in the area may fall 30–40 percent by 2100, the Arizona Daily Star reported.
The study was published in the journal Nature Climate Change. "Most of this precipitation decline can be attributed to increased atmospheric stability, and hence weakened convection, caused by uniform sea-surface warming," the researchers wrote. "These results suggest improved adaptation measures, particularly water resource planning, will be required to cope with projected reductions in monsoon rainfall in the American Southwest."
Monsoon rains are key water sources for ecosystems and wildlife, as well as critical water supply for desert cities like Tucson. The Arizona Daily Star reported that monsoons feed a quarter of groundwater recharge in the Tucson area and supply half the area's rainfall.
Recommended Reads
- USA Today: 5,000-Mile Long 'River in the Sky' to Deliver Heavy Rain, Snow to Northwest
- University of California News: UCLA Research Puts Wildfire Risk into Historic Context
- The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Group Seeks Audit of Lake Powell Pipeline Project
- Cronkite News: Tucson Gives Rebates for Harvesting Rainwater

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Remember those chairs I told you I was fixing up for my dining room? I know I promised a DIY post, and I haven't forgotten, but this isn't it. We had a couple of rainy weekends last month and, since I can't safely use paint stripper or spray paint inside my apartment, I had to wait it out. But I'm getting there! I've scrubbed all of the chairs and soaked the rust off the hardware, completely stripped the stain off one chair (it's a long process with all the little nooks and crannies in those babies), put one coat of paint on said chair, and picked out the fabric to re-upholster the cushions in. See, progress! Here's the chair mid-painting:
Gorgeous, right? I'm thinking a turquoise/aqua vinyl for the cushion like these from Little Green Notebook (although I'm still toying with the idea of a printed fabric).
I've been documenting my entire process and I promise to have a detailed post up when I'm done, in case you want to attempt something similar. In the meantime, here are some of the images that inspired me while shopping for chairs of my own (click through for links).
If you want more DIY inspiration, head over to Little Green Notebook—my go-to for design ideas. Redoing your own items? Share them below!


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Medina hosts food drive to benefit Hopelink
The City of Medina will once again sponsor a food drive benefiting Hopelink which serves more than 3,000 families each week.
Locals are invited to help Eastside families in need of the following: canned meals, canned meats, cereal, dry beans, fruit (canned and fresh), pasta, peanut butter, rice, soup, tomato products, vegetables (canned and fresh), baby food, paper towels and toilet paper. Please remember that Hopelink does not accept expired food.
Donations may be dropped off at Medina City Hall beginning Nov. 1.


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Tristan had been job hunting for 7 months. He continually revised his resume and cover letter, but it never got him in the door for an interview. He expanded his job hunting approach from online job boards to offline job fairs and association meetings. Nothing. Not one interview.
After investing two years of his life in graduate school, he was starting to question if he had made the right choice. He'd left his wife and 5 year old daughter behind in the hopes of advancing his education and securing a job in Europe. He desperately wanted to be with his family again. First, he had to find a job. Time was running out. His student visa was expiring in 5 weeks.


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I was convinced for a long time that the value of a person was determined by the value of their story. The more sensational, the better they were at being a person. I craved a more interesting life. If life was a canvas, mine was blank white.
Essentially, I had no voice. No power.
Then I entered college and majored in English, with a focus in Creative Writing. My discipline of choice required me to find something of a voice. A little bit of me managed to emerge, and poetry turned out to be my favorite class.
In the last semester of my senior year, I enrolled in a fiction workshop–my favorite genre. I started spinning my story chapter by chapter, and every class confirmed my creative efforts.
Until my mind collapsed and I woke up in the suicide ward of the hospital, even though I wasn't suicidal. Nobody there was going through the same problem as me.
After my release ten L-O-N-G days later, I was un-enrolled from the class due to my need to focus on only graduation requirements for the remainder of the semester. And so my storytelling has been very hit and miss ever since, with a few half-hearted attempts every six months or so.
Just today I was reminded that I had a voice. Hence the release of this particular post. I've actually been trying to write this thing for weeks. But this afternoon I saw a psychologist for the first time. (For those of you who are bipolar, I recommend having both a psychiatrist to dispense your meds and a psychologist to listen to your story. The two create a healthy balance.)
The psychologist reminded me of what I have known all along.
This is the beginning of the story of June Skye, as narrated by herself and nobody else. Here is where I draw the line for all the old voices in my head telling me that I can't.
I'm done with their limitations, with their rules. My own voice has emerged through all the chatter, and she says to the limits and lines, "GO SCRIBBLE SOMEWHERE ELSE."
–June Skye–


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The Lean Launch Party
If you believe HBO's ridiculous "Silicon Valley" TV show, tech industry parties are both lavish and lame. On the show, these parties are extravagant affairs featuring nerdy engineers failing to enjoy performances by Kid Rock, Flo Rida, or Shakira.
Back on Planet Earth, San Francisco startup parties can actually be both fun and inexpensive.
At Nuzzel, we've had a lot to celebrate lately! On March 18, we officially launched out of beta. On May 15, our iPhone app launched, and was featured in the Apple App Store. On June 12, we announced a second round of seed funding, with some great new investors. So last month, on June 20, we had a small party at Founders Den to celebrate all three of these exciting milestones.
Of course not all of our busy investors could ever manage to be at the same event on the same night, but we were joined by several of our investors including Alex Rosen of IDG Ventures, Ash Patel of Morado Venture Partners, Stephanie Palmeri, Charles Hudson, and Jeff Clavier of SoftTech VC, Hunter Walk and Satya Patel of Homebrew, Miki Yasuda of DeNA, Raymond Tonsing of Caffeinated Capital, Takahiro Shoji of Digital Garage, Ullas Naik of Streamlined Ventures, and some of our angel investors including James Hong, Jon Boutelle, Narendra Rocherolle, Philip Kaplan, and Ron Palmeri.
Other guests included friends from Twitter, Apple Worldwide Developer Relations, Pocket, Tencent, Goldman Sachs, Lyft, AngelList, Y Combinator, Wells Fargo, TechCrunch, The New York Times, and Rob Bailey, Nuzzel advisor and CEO of DataSift.
So how much did it cost?
Since neither Kid Rock nor Shakira was available, we decided to focus on cool people and good conversations. We held the party at Founders Den, the exclusive co-working space co-founded by Nuzzel CEO Jonathan Abrams, which meant a very good deal on the venue rental. Grand total cost for the party was a reasonable $3k.
Here are a few of the photographs from our party:


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I consider myself an artist, a designer, a photographer, a planner and much more. The drive to see and do all things started at a young age when I began to draw and paint. My room was always decorated, and I constantly had a million art projects happening at the same time. Little did I know that my crazy childhood would turn into a career as I grew up.
I am from a small town in Ohio, called Harrod. It is close to Lima. Like many small towns there was not a lot to keep me occupied in Harrod, so I created my own fun. As I got involved, I started to find out I was talented in the arts. I became "the creative kid." I painted murals and took countless pictures. This all lead me to a job in marketing and advertising, and onto the Columbus College of Art & Design.
Columbus became my home away from home and I continued to design, photograph and plan anything I could get my hands on.


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04.Dec.2015 at 17:13 by Anonymous
Jordi Boggiano (04.Dec.2015 at 16:30, 1 hr )
Keynote at SymfonyCon Paris 2015 (English - UK)
Quicklink: https://legacy.joind.in/16490
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04.Dec.2015 at 17:13 by Anonymous
04.Dec.2015 at 17:19 by Charles-Eric Gorron (12 comments)
Great talk!
04.Dec.2015 at 17:34 by inalgnu (10 comments)
Thank you !
04.Dec.2015 at 17:35 by Anonymous
Very interesting conference
04.Dec.2015 at 17:37 by Andres Lartigue (1 comments)
It was an excellent talk. Very inspiring!
04.Dec.2015 at 17:43 by Anonymous
04.Dec.2015 at 22:29 by Théo FIDRY (21 comments)
Very good talk that conveys very well all the human aspect of Open Source projects; The bad parts and the good parts, things you should be careful of and things you better not care. By far one of the most interesting prez
04.Dec.2015 at 23:21 by Anonymous
Great talk, very insightful.
04.Dec.2015 at 23:41 by Mikael Baron (16 comments)
I love the way you teach respect and patience. We get to feel the amazing dedication to the project behind the scene. That is, transmitting passion in the nicest way. Thanks !
05.Dec.2015 at 00:26 by Anonymous
05.Dec.2015 at 00:27 by Marc Morera (7 comments)
You really did a master piece.
I will really spread the word in our communities to make sure everyone see it :)
Thanks Jordi, and really awesome work!
05.Dec.2015 at 00:27 by Tudor Barbu (5 comments)
Simply awesome!
05.Dec.2015 at 13:32 by Jose Alfredo Alvarez Aldana (10 comments)
Great great talk! Really inspiring, really fun and interesting story and point of view.
05.Dec.2015 at 15:26 by Romain Gautier (103 comments)
05.Dec.2015 at 15:39 by Leszek Prabucki (130 comments)
06.Dec.2015 at 19:44 by Andréia Bohner (3 comments)
A must watch talk for everyone using or contributing to a Open Source project.
Skillfully presented :)
06.Dec.2015 at 20:30 by k s (21 comments)
inspiring and "heart breaking" sometimes! :D
Thanks! Keep rocking the php open source community!
07.Dec.2015 at 14:19 by Alex Niedre (10 comments)
Thank you! Feel a little bit better about not contributing actual code, helping people in IRC also counts and that's what I occasionally try to do. :)
07.Dec.2015 at 15:17 by Gregoire Pineau (78 comments)
07.Dec.2015 at 15:33 by José De Araujo (19 comments)
It's good to hear about the other side and you did it in a very comprehensive way, so thank you for that :-)
07.Dec.2015 at 18:08 by Marc Alexander (2 comments)
07.Dec.2015 at 18:34 by Julian (1 comments)
realy a great talk
07.Dec.2015 at 19:52 by Jérémy Derussé (26 comments)
how not to be touched by the testimony of Jordi.
Thank you for this talk, and for everything you do!
07.Dec.2015 at 22:56 by Maciej Malarz (27 comments)
Must watch for everybody!
09.Dec.2015 at 11:10 by Solune (2 comments)
Good talk, great feedback. I wasn't expect this kind of behavior from the community. We have to keep helping people for free ^^
10.Dec.2015 at 15:18 by Nicolas Courtois (18 comments)
11.Dec.2015 at 19:51 by Marc Pantel (11 comments)
Really great talk
17.Dec.2015 at 19:58 by Michael Cullum (53 comments)
A fantastic talk with a really important message behind it.
This is one of those keynotes that should be mandatory watching (with a yearly refresher) by anyone who uses twitter, uses open source projects or works on open source projects.
30.Dec.2015 at 12:32 by Rafał Muszyński (3 comments) via Web2 LIVE
Very useful and nice talk!


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Put the pieces of white chocolate in a bowl, and sit this bowl over a pan over simmering water until it melts, stirring gently with a spatula every now and then. When it's melted, stand the bowl on a cold surface to cool down a little.
In another bowl, and using an electric handheld whisk for ease, whip the cream, egg white and extract together. You want soft peaking rather than a stiff mixture.
Put a big dollop of cream onto the slightly cooled chocolate and mix, and then gently fold the chocolate mixture into the cream.
Divide mixture between 6 small but perfectly formed glasses with a capacity of 60ml/ 1/4-cup each.
Chill in the fridge or give them a fast icy zap but sitting them in the deep freeze for 10 or 15 minutes. Decorate top with a mint leaf before serving.
Consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, shellfish and meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Recipe courtesy of Nigella Lawson(Copyright 2007, Nigella Express, Hyperion, All Rights Reserved)


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Eastwood Men's Club information and Newsletter
Eastwood Men's Club is a decades old institution in Rochester that has a heritage of love for the game of golf, fellowship and friendly competition. Managed by a strong Board of Directors and supported by an excellent Eastwood professional staff, the Eastwood Men's Club will offer a full menu of golf experiences:
- Monthly events are scheduled on the first Sunday of every month, from May through October (the Club Championship is a Saturday/Sunday event). No entry fee with your membership; includes two events with lunch.
- Weekly Mini-Gems on Thursdays, starting in May and running into September. These are 9-hole rounds with individual or partner events plus field events. A small entry fee is required to participate in Mini-Gems.
- Season long match play events include the Taylor 64 Man Match Play individual tournament and the Four Ball Tournament for two man teams.
- Opportunities to play in Minnesota Golf Association and Minnesota Public Golf Association events during the season.
- Special outings to regional courses and interclub play.
- Maintain a handicap through the GHIN system with the Men's Club membership in the Minnesota Golf Association.
- Membership does not include your greens fees.
Information regarding the 2018 schedule, membership application and annual Ice Breaker event will be posted here as they become available.
Ice Breaker 2018
Gentleman, at the ice Breaker Ken and Brian Gerzsenyi talked about addition tournament opportunities if you are interested. The programs are provided with the fees that are associated with our GHIN handicap fees, so please take advantage of these opportunities.
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TATHAM-FELL, a chapelry, with Lowgill village, in Tatham parish, Lancashire; 2½ miles S by W of High Bentham r. station, and 5 ESE of Hornby. Post town, Wray, under Lancaster. The living is a p. curacy in the diocese of Manchester. Value, £125. Patron, the Rector of Tatham. The church was built in 1745. There is a parochial school.
John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72)
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In 1835 Tatham Fell was a chapelry in the parish of Tatham.
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For probate purposes prior to 1858, Tatham Fells was in the Archdeaconry of Richmond, in the Diocese of Chester. The original Lancashire wills for the Archdeaconry of Richmond are held at the Lancashire Record Office.
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Loving the cold weather?
You really have to like the cold weather to live in Northern Wisconsin. Fortunately there are enough winter activities to keep us outdoor loving people busy all four seasons of the Year. For the athletic types the Badger State Games is running for the next three weekends, Winterfest is only two short weeks away, and the Woodson Art Museum will have their snow sculptors in residence next week to craft some fleeting homages that will stick around only as long as the cold weather.
Business Member News
National brands and large companies spend a whole lot of money to get their name on the first page of Google. That's why 50-80% of the time when you search for something, you see their name first. RelyLocal Wausau can cut through that clutter by providing a directory and smartphone app exclusively for locally owned businesses. You won't find the Olive Garden in RelyLocal, but you will find the Best of Wausau.
Kregers Bakery and Deli
I love Kreger's for their donuts and bread, but now they have yummy homemade French Onion Soup! New at Kregers! Comes with a piece of our own garlic toast and a slice of provolone cheese. Come warm up with them on this cold day! Kreger's Bakery and Deli
Jay's Auto Repair
Having trouble stopping? Now through the end of January Jay's Auto Repair is offering FREE Brakes. That's right, get your brakes services and the brake pads are free- just pay for the labor (and any additional parts, if necessary. Contact Jay's Auto for details). Time is running out, so call and make an appointment today! Jay's Auto Repair
Cabin Pizza
Cabin Pizza is continuing their awesome "buy one-get one 1/2 off" special throughout this week…. Buy any pizza at regular price and get one of equal or lesser value for 1/2 price (up to a $10.00 value)!! Make sure you mention this special when you order. Stay warm, friends! Delivery all over the Wausau, Weston, Rib Mountain Area. Cabin Pizza. . .
The Clay House
There is no school this Friday and for some students again next Monday. So lets celebrate with an awesome coupon from the Clay House- we are the place to hang out with your friends to make a fun memory! The Clay House. . .
Local Jobs
Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurante and Bar is now hiring!!! They are looking for a bartender (preferably with some experience and a bartenders license) and a hostess…. apply within if interested!
Frasiers Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling is looking for a plumber for their Wausau location. Full details is on their website.
Jay's Auto Repair in Schofield has an immediate opening for a Lead Mechanic / Master Technician. We offer a 5 day work week, (no nights, weekends or holidays), unlimited earning potential, great benefits & we're willing to pay for it! They're looking for someone ASE Certified and at least 3 year's experience. Interested? Contact Jay's Auto Repair for details. . .
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Closing Thoughts
Carl and I had a great time supporting the YWCA Wausau as chefs for their 12th annual Men Who Cook event. It was a full house and both the guests and chefs had a fantastic time. Thank you to the sponsors that helped make this event a success including RelyLocal Business Members AbbyBank , CJ's Catering of Wausau, and Vino Latte. Hope to see you this summer at the YWCA's Guys Who Grill.


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Stories as Living Beings: An Installation main content.
Stop-motion animation artist Amanda Strong is an Indigenous (Michif) filmmaker currently based on the unceded Coast Salish territory of Vancouver. This installation features the stunning characters and environments from her award-winning short films. Through these films, Strong peels back layers of colonial history based on her own family experience. Using a unique aesthetic, her hybrid, surreal work is grounded in First Nations histories and contemporary concerns.
Join us for the screening of Amanda Strong's Four Faces of the Moon, on Saturday, October 21 at 4:30PM.
Co-presented by New York University Center for Media, Culture and History
With Generous support provided by the Consulate General of Canada in New York


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In the American Housewife episode 'Dude, Where's My Napkin?', married couple Katie (Katy Mixon) and Greg (Diedrich Bader) have a blast with Angela's (Carly Hughes) ex-girlfriend Celeste after she helps Greg get a book deal. But the fun doesn't last for long. Celeste quickly turns on Katie and accuses her of being a bad friend.
[Left: Binge watch Beverly Hills, 90210 on Amazon]
Celeste is portrayed by Tiffani Thiessen. She's known for her roles on White Collar (Elizabeth Burke), Good Morning, Miami (Victoria Hill), Just Shoot Me! (Amy Watson), Beverly Hills, 90210 (Valerie Malone), and Saved By the Bell (Kelly Kapowski), among others. American Housewife airs Tuesdays at 8:30pm on ABC.
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Baylor University
|Baylor University
|Waco, Texas
|baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball[1]
|green, gold
|Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral[2]
Baylor University was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas and is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning and the largest Southern Baptist university in the world.
Baylor has grown to almost 14,000 students and offers 76 master's and 22 doctoral programs, two educational specialists, juris doctor, master of divinity and doctor of ministry.
The 735-acre campus is located on the banks of the Brazos River in Waco, Texas.
The school has not been without controversy. Though Southern Baptist in origin, Baylor is not officially affiliated with either of the two state Southern Baptist groups; it is roughly affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, which is affiliated with the liberal Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
Furthermore, its athletic programs have been the center of two major scandals in the 21st century:
- First, in 2003 men's basketball player Patrick Dennehy was murdered by teammate Carlton Dotson after an argument. What on the surface appeared to be a routine criminal investigation quickly unraveled as questioned arose as to how Dennehy could afford Baylor's tuition without an athletic scholarship. Ultimately it was discovered that basketball coach Dave Bliss was paying Dennehy's and another teammate's tuition on the side, in violation of NCAA rules. Bliss tried to avoid suspicion by claiming that Dennehy was paying his own tuition by selling drugs. After further illegal activities arose (drug use ignored by the coaching staff and an "illegal tryout" of a recruit) and a report that Bliss had illegally paid tuition for a player while the head coach at Southern Methodist University, Bliss was forced to resign. Tom Stanton, the Baylor Athletic Director, also resigned: though there was no evidence he knew about the activities, he did so to take responsibility for what happened. Ultimately Baylor lost scholarships, was not permitted to play any non-conference games for one season, and Bliss was hit with a ten-year "show cause order".[3] Bliss has not worked at an NCAA school since; he later coached a private Christian school (which ended up being kicked out of its league for misconduct) and later at an NAIA school (from which he resigned after a Showtime documentary aired about his actions while at Baylor).
- Second, in 2016 the football team was the center of allegations that, from 2012 to 2016, players on the team had assaulted (sexually and otherwise) females attending Baylor, and that university officials had failed to take action. The scandal resulted in the ouster of head football coach Art Briles and the resignations of university president Ken Starr and athletic director Ian McCaw.[4] Patty Crawford, Baylor's Title IX director, also resigned, claiming that she was not allowed to do her job in protecting the female students by university officials.
See also
- ↑ http://baylorbears.cstv.com/
- ↑ College Search - Baylor University - BU - At a Glance (English). College Board. Retrieved on May 28, 2010.
- ↑ In the NCAA, if another institution wishes to hire a person under a show cause order, that institution must show the person has complied or is complying with the terms of the order. Most institutions will not even consider hiring someone who is under a show cause order, or in some cases even after the period ends, thus essentially blackballing the person from NCAA employment.
- ↑ McCaw is now the athletic director at Liberty University; his team gained a small measure of revenge when the Flames defeated Baylor in Waco in 2017, the Flames first victory over a major college program.
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I don't know whom approach, or, to complain to. So I hold my nose as I climb the stairs, carefully avoiding the lump, which has turned from yellow, to brown to almost black in a week it has been lying there. There's a toilet a few meters away from the offending lump. The person who shat there could have used the neat facility we all use to commune with nature, but he (always it's a "he", not a "she") didn't use it. The need must have been that urgent!
The staircase leading to my office is in the
Outsourcing, you see. Outsourcing is still like the shit on the landing. But whatever is outsourced is difficult to control, as I, a denizen of the outsourced world knows. There are no immediate controls, and a lot of shit gets deposited on consumers' doorsteps, not to talk of stair landings. And it stinks! There are scarce controls, and scarce responsibility, try any customer support call center and you will know (read my short story Computer-ben). Because they are in a hurry to sell you something, not to give you service. Meaning they are in a hurry to sell space in Infotech Parks, not to clean shit from stair landings.We, who are the outsourced backoffice of the world, can't get rid of a lump of excreta from our own
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When I introduce myself to Marc-Alexandre Mercier, he is sprawled on a weathered picnic table at the back of his restaurant, catching a few precious minutes of sleep before the evening dinner service begins. It's a scorching hot summer Saturday and Montreal's main street, Saint-Laurent Boulevard, is teeming with crowds of revellers in this most joyous of festival cities.
It's quiet at the back of Hotel Herman, though, and subdued too. The two-year-old restaurant feels like a neighbourhood hangout but the buzz has made it a place to seek out. It is among the most talked about spots in the city and the reason why is Mercier.
He has emerged at the head of the class of Montreal's next generation of great chefs. With him running the kitchen, Hotel Herman has earned tremendous reviews and ranked No. 15 on the 2014 Vacay.ca Top 50 Restaurants in Canada Guide. Mercier previously worked at La Salle a Manger, one of Montreal's celebrated establishments, and his talent was spotted by his co-workers.
"I've been working on and off with Marc for a few years and I could see he would be able illustrate himself outside of La Salle a Manger," says Dominic Goyet, co-owner of Hotel Herman. "He has a more delicate and sensitive approach to food."
Goyet, Mercier and their business partner Ariane Lacombe ventured out to start an inn in the city with a strong culinary component. The "hotel" part of the operation hasn't emerged as envisioned, but they kept the name and the desire to one day branch out (although Goyet says they would likely need to be at another location in order to offer accommodations).
They may not have a big house, but they have a packed one. The restaurant matches Mercier's vision for a small place -- Hotel Herman has about 40 seats, many of them attractively wrapped around a U-shaped bar -- with menu items that come in small doses.
Visit Vacay.ca to See Photos of Hotel Herman
One of the favourite dishes I enjoyed was a single white asparagus spear beautifully topped with hazelnut butter and dashes of breadcrumbs ($8). It was attractive and elegant, a dish I would expect to come out of a kitchen full of chefs in embroidered white coats and sharp, creased toques. There's no formality here, however. Mercier is as laid back at the helm of the kitchen as he was on the picnic table when I spoke with him. Not surprisingly, though, there is a clear vision and passion for his art.
The razor clams ($18) were served with diced cucumber and coriander, atop a salad of milkweed flowers. The ingredients are set on a bed of black bread crumbs that appear like top soil in a garden. It's a sight to see in front of you and the taste that excites when it hits your tongue. That blend of creativity and technical brilliance is why Hotel Herman has rapidly become a star in not only Montreal's dining scene, but the nation's as well.
Dining on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, aka Montreal's Main Street, is evolving from its ethnic cuisine and late-night, low-cost fare for concert- and club-goers. There are several superb choices that range from classic to eclectic, fancy and elegant to barebones and utilitarian. Here are three other outstanding restaurants in the area to put on your list.
PASTAGA (2014 Vacay.ca Rank: 60; No. 11 in 2013): Chef Martin Juneau is one of Canada's most talented culinary talents and the menu at his stylish bistro features contemporary Quebec cuisine. At Pastaga, you'll find inventive seafood dishes such as grilled halibut cooked with bacon and some exotic Quebecois dishes like guineafowl prepared with mushrooms and celeriac. Juneau's dishes are delicate and the ambience in Pastaga is delightful, with professional but unfussy service. It's what a great French bistro is supposed to be -- relaxed, unpretentious and tremendously tasty.
BRAMA: Billed as a modern trattoria, this large, elegant restaurant in a converted bank building serves up Italian dishes created by chef Marco Bertoldoni. Brama, whose name in Italian means to desire or crave, is also on a stretch of Saint-Laurent Boulevard that few tourists visit. The restaurant is in Montreal's Little Italy, an interesting neighbourhood to stroll around and one that is becoming a more significant culinary location as businesses seek cheaper rent north of the Plateau and Mile End areas. At Brama, you'll enjoy gnocchi stuffed with squash and served with zucchini and chestnuts ($21) and tagliatelle in a sauce thick with local mushrooms ($25), as well as seasonal fish and meat choices. The salads are large and delicious, while the cannoli ($6) for dessert shouldn't be passed up. It's prepared with chocolate and mascarpone.
IMPASTO (2014 Vacay.ca Rank: 30): A newer restaurant in Little Italy, Impasto (named after a painting technique) and chef Michele Forgione impressed Vacay.ca judges enough that in made it into the 2014 edition of the Top 50 Restaurants in Canada Guide. I have yet to dine there, but this is what two judges said:
- "The chef of the decade. Forgione is staggeringly amazing and deft at so much in his realm. This guy enjoys food and Impasto shows this in so many ways." -- chef Ross Munro of PEI Culinary Adventures
- "Easily, the BEST Italian restaurant in Montreal. No nonsense, unpretentious, and down-right delicious." -- food writer Dustin Gilman


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I'm a sucker for Camouflage and Military green. There are so many ways that you can wear the two. Ways you can dress them up and down, create fun and laid back looks. I know some ladies think it's only for men or those in the army, but it's a great fashion statement. I just wanted to share some of my favorite ways to wear the two. Here are a few combinations I created I hope there is something here you can add to your wardrobe.
Month: February 2016
Stay Self Motivated
How often do you tell your self how amazing you are at your talents? How often do you motivate yourself? How many times do up wake up knowing that you are an awesome person?
You may answer sometimes, a few times or barely ever either way it goes it's not enough. It's so important to motivate and encourage yourself. You have to believe that you are the best at what you can do. God gifted us with many talents that He expects us to perfect and become experts of that craft. God did not give us the spirit of fear but of power,love,and a sound mind. 2 Tim.1:7. We must exercise the power given to us by our God in order to exercise our talents to our fullest potential.
We must have great confidence within ourselves, knowing and understanding how great God made us to be. It is imperative to tell yourself what you can do, feeding positivity into ourselves. I know advocating and encouraging myself makes me one of my greatest motivators.
Many times we discourage ourselves more than anybody else, but we must turn it around, turn negativity into the positivity. We must positively motivate and encourage ourselves. We must know who we are and what we are capable of doing. Speak to yourself and tell yourself that you can do anything. Advocate for yourself tell yourself what you can do and others will follow suite.
Get Body Suited!!!
As I watched "The Real" this morning in girl chat they discussed old school fashions that have been brought back and those that you would want to be brought back. I started thinking about styles that I loved growing up and what Styles that have been brought back that I enjoy. One clothing article that I think is cool and so interchangeable is the body suit. There are so many different kinds, here are a few of my fave body suits.
Just know body suits come in all colors and way more styles than what I've posted. These are just some of my favorite styles. I showed you them in all black just for fun. You can pair a body suit with anything, shorts, jeans,skirts and suits.
Get your self body suited !!!
Are you shining your Light???
There has been so much talk in the media and social media about Kirk Franklins affiliation with Kanye West. Kirk has gotten so much flack and back lash and the majority of it has come from the Christian community. It's sad that so many Christians don't see the mission that Kirk was giving. Anyone who is aware of Kanye West knows that he went through a difficult lost, his mother passed , she was his rock, she kept him grounded. When you loose someone so close and you are in the entertainment industry it is very difficult he no longer had a grounded support system. I truly believe God gave Kirk the assignment of being just what Kanye needs a big spiritual brother, someone to help him get back on track, and give him the grounded support he needs.
God needs us as Christians to learn and know His word. God doesn't want us to be a secret society or be a superior group of people. We are meant to walk in humility and boldly walk is His word. God's word is true and a blueprint for how we are to live. We are to be as it is stated in Matthew 5:13-16
,13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
We are to be the light in a world full of darkness. Kanye has been going through dark times and Kirk is being the light he needs. Instead of judging Kirks actions,we should be praying for Kirk's spiritual strength and proud of his action. Kirk is setting a great example for us as Christians. Kirk Franklin just like many other contemporary gospel artist are in the place to draw those in who won't be drawn in by traditional gospel. I appreciate that aspect of gospel music they grab the attention of many teenagers and young adults. Just as my Pastor Dan Willis states all the time we have to change the method sometimes but not the message to draw in the youth and some lost souls. I have seen the positive affects of this type of ministry.
My favorite kind of skirt
I love a good skirt but something that has been on trend lately is circle and A-line skirts. These skirts are great for all occasions you just have to find the style that you need for each occasion whether it is work, a date, or church.
In the picture above there are a few of my favorites. A red tulle skirt is good for a party. The black leather would be great for a date night. The polka dot is ideal for work and the longer print skirt would be perfect for church. Each skirt can be dressed up or down. You will see more looks with examples coming soon. These are good additions to any fashionable women's closet.
How to Enjoy your Valentine's Day!!!
In honor of Valentine's Day I wanted to share some love with my readers. I mean real true unconditional love. I don't want anyone to go through this weekend and not feel loved. For many people the dread this weekend because they are single or just broke up with someone or they may not be happy in their current relationship. One thing that many people forget is that they don't have to celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic love, it can be anyone who loves them. Also consider spending the day with yourself because you have to love yourself first before you can share love with others.
Self love is so important, but there is no greater love than God's love. You have to know yourself and embrace yourself. You need to love your self love the person that God has created you to be. He didn't make you like anyone else we all have been wonderfully and uniquely made by the greatest love all, God. How cool is it that Valentine's Day falls on Sunday the day set aside as the sabbath for many religious denominations. I am a single woman who chooses to spend my Valentine's Day with my greatest love, God.
Don't be discouraged by the weekend find someone you can share your day with maybe a parent or grandparent. You can consider another single friend or maybe your niece and/or nephew even a godchild. Maybe you and your single friends can share the love with each other.
Just know that Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be a day to celebrate romantic love but a day to celebrate all forms of love.
Lovely looks for Valentines Dates.
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