text:
Minecraft as Web 2.0
I was recently invited to write a book chapter about the intersection of amateur creativity and digital games. I just posted a draft of that chapter here. It's half about Web 2.0 and half about Minecraft. Feedback is welcome.
I have been interested in amateur creativity for over a decade now and it has been one of the things I have found most interesting in studying virtual worlds. As I explain in the draft, I think digital gaming is itself interesting because it is intrinsically aligned with solicitude for a certain group of creative amateurs (players). So I've been fascinated following the phenomenon of Minecraft and how it works as both a tool for creativity, a game, and a locus for other forms of creativity. I'm going to keep watching to see how it evolves. So if anyone reading is doing academic research on Minecraft--or knows of anyone else who is--please let me know.
Minecraft is set up like an adventure game, but unlike in World of Warcraft, you're not on a roller coaster ride to level 85. Instead, Minecraft embodies what I once wanted Second Life to be. Second Life is supposedly all about user creativity, but it seem that many users don't take much advantage of the creative tools it offers. In Minecraft, though, user creativity is baked into the gameplay. That makes it a more satisfying experience for amateur creators. Not to knock Second Life, but based on the numbers, it seems that many people (I'm curious about how many are kids, btw) are finding Minecraft's sandbox more fun than the sandbox of Second Life.
As I explain in the draft, I'm not sure what Minecraft says about the future of user-generated content in games. I imagine the industry is paying attention to Minecraft and how it became what it is. But I'm not sure the mainstream games industry is anywhere near ready to create a Minecraft clone, for reasons I discuss in the paper and in this prior paper.
I don't imagine it is going to happen, but a massively-multiplayer version of Minecraft would be really interesting, wouldn't it? Especially if it allowed some sort of client-level code-modding as you moved through regions, so groups of users could add new layers of functionality to their spaces. I wonder what sorts of things would emerge from that?
Comments on Minecraft as Web 2.0:
Loved the chapter. Really nice work. I'm a librarian interested in copyright law and Web 2.0 applications, an Art Appreciation instructor interested in creativity, and a long-time gamer, including, currently, Minecraft. Sweet fit ;)
Posted Oct 5, 2011 7:17:00 PM | link
Great chapter. I'm going to forward this.
Posted Oct 6, 2011 4:50:28 AM | link
Amber & Leonel -- thanks so much for the comments! I'm really happy you liked it.
Posted Oct 6, 2011 9:57:38 AM | link
I can give three major reasons why Minecraft has been so popular where second life feels like a failed idea:
1) Nobody wants real life money intruding on their game play. Second life became distinctly unfun when it started to become about money and not making stuff. It might have interested academics and business people, but gamers have been very vocal on this: Games are about escaping. When games become a job, they stop being a game. Thus the militancy gamers have about going after gold-farmers in games. Seriously guys, I know academics are fascinated by it, but RMT and microtransactions will never make for fun gameplay. Second life tried to remove the gameplay out of gamesand put in money instead, and as a result its become a distinctly un-entertaining place to go to.
2) Minecrafts building is easy and a game. The block interface trades complexity for fun. Sure you cant make as good looking stuff in minecraft as you can in second life, but what you can make is pretty easy to make, and with a bit of creativity you can make what you want without the artistic talent making it in second life requires. Thats a great leveller. If you CANT make a *realistic* castle, you also dont need the talent to make a realistic castle. But minecrafts creativity isn't free. It *does* require labor, but its fun labor. To make a railway, you need railways tracks. To get railway tracks for your train you either grind iron and trees, or you enter a disused mine , fight spiders and hack out the railway pieces. Thats *fun*, but its not free. Converting your wages into Lindens to hire some guy to make you a railway and train just isn't fun at all.
3) Its a game and doesn't pretend to be anything else. Sure you COULD have a conference on a minecraft server, but you might also get your CEO sploded by a creeper too. Its not for that! Its for having a bucket load of fun hacking up creepers, exploring caves and building increasingly ludicrous castles and contraptions.
Minecraft would DEFINATELY make a great MMO by the way. I would definately spend time in that. But I don't even know if its necessary. Minecraft servers are not MMO social , but they are social enough, in some respect, and with a big one that can have 64 people at a time, theres plenty of oportunities to socialize with others.
Posted Oct 8, 2011 5:42:57 AM | link
Hi Shayne --
Yes, I agree -- good points!
Posted Oct 8, 2011 10:44:11 AM | link
Virtual working environment using state-of-the-art technology, many companies today are indeed expanding their business operations with collaborated technology tools to virtually improve numbers in terms of workforce efficiency, minimizing traveling expenditures and most importantly lower infrastructure investments.
Posted Oct 10, 2011 4:44:31 PM | link
Shayne makes some very great points about the popularity of Minecraft and I would tend to agree with all of them. In his second point he states that creativity in Minecraft in simple and to the point. It does not allow for complex creations but allows for some pretty impressive creations nonetheless.
Simplicity to me, is the driving point to Minecraft's success, not necessarily the lack of gameplay elements. Thus it would seem to me that allowing for things such as code modding and complex interactions would actually hurt Minecraft in the long run.
Posted Oct 18, 2011 3:18:09 PM | link


text:
Airy Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast es un retiro sorprendentemente hermoso. Pastos de ovejas envuelven la casa de la colina y los jardines, que pasan por alto los bosques y una secuencia en los campos de dirección y de montañas y de granja uno en el otro. La casa revestida de limpiar y aprovecha al máximo del sitio. Un techo abovedado y un banco de ventanas en el salón principal aportan al aire libre, mientras que las cubiertas y porches invitan a huéspedes fuera.
Puntuación basada en
23 Comentarios
5 en septiembre 24, 2014
This was a comfortable and clean place with friendly hosts. There is a nice common area and a lot of space outside to walk and explore. It is quiet and cozy. And it is conveniently near Amish country. I wish we could have stayed longer.
5 en septiembre 01, 2014
This is our family's fourth trip to Airy Hill Farm. As we plan the summer, our grandchildren always want to know how many days we can stay at Airy Hill this year. Hazel and Mark are such warm hosts. The accommodations are great and the breakfast is always superb. We always meet other interesting families staying there.It is a wonderful oasis in the country.
5 en julio 16, 2014
Our family of five stayed at Airy Hill B&B for a stay-cation. We spent one night at this local farm and fell in love with everything! Our girls loved the garden room with the special tree house bunk bed. We loved picking wild raspberries together as a family. We loved visiting all the animals in the morning and helping to gather eggs, feed the sheep, pet the bunny, walk the alpacas and the mini-horses! The breakfast was DELICIOUS and prepared with fresh ingredients. And of course we loved Hazel and Mark, as they welcomed us into their home with warm smiles and great conversation.
4,0 en febrero 26, 2012
This is a very clean contemporary house. The food is very good, and the owners are generous with constantly available tea, coffee, snacks sodas etc. They are also ready and willing to set you up with amish folks in the area for an authentic experience. (We did not have time to partake.) The defining attraction would be the small farming operation that is on the property. For all intensive purposes it is an alpaca, goat/sheep/pony petting zoo. This would be a great place for families, etc for that purpose.
5 en agosto 06, 2011
Warm, hospitable, down-to-earth hosts... peaceful, spectacularly beautiful setting... delicious home cooking...
4,8 en agosto 02, 2011
This B&B was so comfortable, clean & accommodating. It was perfect for our family. The grandchildren loved the toys & books provided, and enjoyed gathering eggs, feeding the alpacas & taking the mini horses for a walk. Beverages available 24/7 & the breakfast was delicious. The hosts were so congenial & helpful.
5 en junio 25, 2011
Hazel and Mark astounded us with even more animals and fun: calves,chickens,alpacas,mini horses, sheep, cats, rabbits and even fireflies. Comfy rooms & great food rounded out a great weekend. My sons loved it.
5 en mayo 20, 2011
My husband and I recently spent 1 night, May 12th at Mark and Hazel's and it was everything the reviews say and more. We can't wait to go back in Oct. Along with another B and B we frequent once a year, they are the most welcoming hosts and make you feel right at home from the minute you walk in. I will always cherish the one quest there that prayed with me and hugged me as the tears flowed because I was telling her how ill my Mom was and how we were leaving to go see her in the hospital. She called the tears liquid love, because of the love I have for my mother. I will always, always cherish that moment for as long as I live as my Mom went home to Jesus on May 17th, 2011. When we go in Oct. we'll get to spend 2 nights there because 1 night is just not enough. Now we're just counting down the months until Oct. To everyone visiting enjoy your stay, you won't be disappointed.
5 en abril 28, 2011
My husband and I planned a 3-day trip to explore the Amish country. We wished that we had planned for more time to stay on this lovely farm with Mark and Hazel. Everything exceeded our expectations and it was a place where we let go of our imagination. You won't be disappointed whether you're an animial lover, a food lover or a people explorer.
4,4 en noviembre 21, 2010
Mark and Hazel Nestleroth were warm, helpful and friendly. After a very short time with them, it felt like we were old friends. The inn is very lovely. Guests can decide how much solitude they want- the rooms are spacious and well-appointed and the common areas are large, comfortable and inviting. Magnificent country views and a lovely property to explore round out the experience. The food was plentiful, interesting, and delicious. We were lucky enough to be the only guests staying when we were there and the hosts sat down to breakfast with us, adding to the family feel. A well-stocked drink and snack fridge added to the homey feel. Highy recommended!
Ciudad pequeña
Harrisburg, PA (MDT)
Parque de Atracciones, Compra de Antigüedades, Galerías de Arte , Casino, Sala de conciertos, Cenas Elegantes/Gourmet, De Interés Histórico, Cine, Parques Nacionales, Área natural, Mount Gretna, Tiendas Outlet, Teatro, Área de picnic, Servicios Religiosos, Bodega
Barbacoas , Juegos de mesa, Ordenador, Fax, Jacuzzi/bañera con hidromasaje, Teléfono, VCR, Lavadora/secadora
Aire acondicionado, Despertador, Reproductor de CD, Ventiladores de techo, Instalaciones para café/té, Reproductor de DVD, Refrigerador , Secador, Servicio de Internet, Radio, TV por Satélite/Cable, TV
Observación de aves, Jugar al golf, Pistas para senderismo, Comprar, Visitar lugares de interés
Mark & Hazel Nestleroth
animales de granero
Intereses incluyen la jardinería, animales y la genética, las aves, cocinar y hospitalidad.
Alimentación particular
Cake de Ball canela (Monkey Bread)
Bollos pegajosos en una sartén bundt. Muchos otro delicioso desayuno trata con frutas cultivadas localmente en temporada
BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection

subset: commoncrawl


text:
You should read this book if you're a girl who's had zero dates and you should read this book if you're a girl who's had so many boyfriends, you can't keep track. It will make you feel better about all of the insecurities you've ever held and will open your eyes to all of the assumptions you've ever made about dating, or other people's lack-thereof.
Getting Acquainted with Pre-Fall 2014
Happened This Week: Brooklyn, Youths and Sellouts
10 International Labels to Stamp On Your Style Passport
White Light, White Heat. Lawless was a lot to handle for a Sunday morning, but in a good way (and by that I mean Shia LaBeouf being a real actor along with the hicks, guns, knives, moonshine and flawlessness that is both Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska). The word "Oscar" was practically plastered onto the movie screen before the film started rolling.
This Week's Style Radar: 5 Virtual Jewelry Finds for Under $100.
Prada meets Poppins. Wait, in the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious scene from Mary Poppins, the outfits the little band wears are totally reminiscent of Prada Fall '12 - AMIRIGHT? Miuccia, you little sneak…


text:
Live Sound
Make every performance your best
Filtering Posts By: "blx-scanning-frequencies"
11.18.2013| By Shure Notes|
Getting Started with BLX Wireless – Part 2: Scanning and Setting Frequencies
Ready to take the stage right out of the box, BLX Wireless is a great choice for musicians, singers and presenters who demand Shure's legendary reliability, performance and stability at an affordable price. Best of all, it's easy. Part 2 of the four-part series will show you how to confidently …Share: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Email


text:
Officials in Colorado said a flight that originated in Mexico crashed at the airport in Aspen, killing one and injuring two. All three on board were pilots.
DENVER — Two men from Mexico were being treated Monday for serious injuries and another was dead after a fiery plane crash at the airport in Aspen, a popular ski resort where wealthy visitors shuttle in and out on private flights.
Pilot Reported Wind Problems Prior To Fatal Aspen Crash
The plane went off the right side of the runway, flipped over and burst into flames on Sunday afternoon, said Alex Burchetta, director of operations for the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office.
The airport remained closed as authorities investigated the crash during the busy ski season.
Miguel Henriqez was in critical condition and Moises Carranza was in serious condition at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, spokeswoman Kimberly Williams said.
AP Graphic
Both are pilots and one was co-piloting the plane with Sergio Carranza Brabata, also of Mexico, who died in the crash. It was not clear who was in control of the plane when it went down.
Quick action by airport fire crews to extinguish the flames probably saved the lives of the two survivors, Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo said.
No one else was on board. The National Transportation Safety Board was investigating to determine the cause as wreckage remained on the runway.
Authorities said investigators must examine the debris before it can be moved. In addition, authorities were awaiting the arrival of representatives of the airplane manufacturer.
Meanwhile, airlines were busing travelers to the Denver and Grand Junction airports. Assistant aviation director Brian Grefe said about 3,000 travelers had been affected.
Officials say the flight originated in Mexico and stopped in Tucson, Ariz., before heading to Aspen, where landing is challenging because of surrounding mountains that require pilots to descend sharply.
In 2001, 18 people died when a chartered Gulfstream III jet from Burbank, Calif., hit a hillside just west of the airport.
At least two celebrities — LeAnn Rimes Cibrian and comedian Kevin Nealon — saw the crash and tweeted about it.
Rimes Cibrian tweeted via @leannrimes on Sunday: "So sad! Horrible plane crash we just saw happen at the Aspen airport."
Nealon sent a series of tweets about the crash through @kevin_nealon.
His first one said, "Horrible plane crash here at Aspen airport. Exploded into flames as it was landing." Later he tweeted, "Airport is closed now. I think I'll drive back to LA after seeing that."
The plane was a Canadair CL-600, a midsized private jet, said Peter Knudson, a spokesman for the NTSB. Records indicate it is registered to the Bank of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Bank officials did not immediately respond to phone and email messages seeking comment.
A plane with the same tail number took off at 6 a.m. MST from the airport in Toluca, a city 35 miles west of Mexico City, before stopping in Tucson, according to a Mexican federal official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press.
Snow showers were reported in the area Sunday afternoon, but not at the airport, said Tom Renwick, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Grand Junction. He said it has been overcast all day with temperatures hovering around 10 degrees.
Aspen is located in the Rocky Mountains about 100 miles southwest of Denver.
Associated Press writers Jake Coyle in New York and Adriana Gomez Licon in Mexico City contributed to this report.
Join MSN News on social
Share your point of view with us on Facebook
Get the latest news and updates on Twitter


text:
Tomorrow, we leave at the break of dawn (probably before it, actually) and head back to Frankfurt and then back to SFO. I am not terribly excited about another 14 hours of travel, but them's the breaks. I've got my big book about the Gulag, because I'm not entertained by literature unless I'm reading about pain and suffering. Who knew the Bolsheviks were such assholes? I've got my bizarre selection of CD's, although I've exhausted those and may have to move on to Alex's. And I've got mom's cache of illegal prescription drugs, which she'd better be willing to share. We're flying something called "Coach Plus" which already has my eyes rolling. Coach Plus, my ass. Damn you, steerage!
I'm quite ready to get home and start work, as well as gear up for the Bonnie (1/26) and Beth (1/28) birthday extravaganza. I think Bon's turning 29 again. Wahoo!
Under the category of "No Fucking Shit", Italy is amazing. Jenny is doing beautifully, as she was the reason for our visit, and it was great to spend so much time with her and her rag tag gang of jet setters. I spent my last Euro today on some ridiculously Eurotrash sunglasses, and plan to stroll around San Francisco wearing them and my big hat, Euro-kissing hobos and screaming "Ciao!" at everyone. I'll be back tomorrow at 4:30, which means home by 7 and at the bar by 8. Sa-weet. Hope you didn't have too much fun without me. I'll update the blog this week with a series of embarrassing and appalling photos, so check back.
Spots is once again, en route...


text:
Sunday Night
There are no papers to grade.
There are no lessons to plan.
There is no need to wake up at the crack of dawn tomorrow.
There are no papers to grade.
There are no lessons to plan.
There is no need to wake up at the crack of dawn tomorrow.
I can almost say that I have completed my first year of teaching. I only have 3 more half days left. Well, that and a lot of grading. It's had its ups and its downs. Many days resembled a roller coaster ride.
I think I struggled the most during the time between spring break and the end of the year. The weather was nice (for the most part) and the end of the year was in sight. Everyone (including the instructor) was antsy. I was going through some personal turmoil. While I tried to keep it at home, I worry that it may have seeped into my school life as well.
I learned a lot about myself this year. I hope that my students were able to learn something from me as well. I think that they did. *fingers crossed*
I sat down with my AP today and had my final evaluation. I was happy to learn that I scored an even 3.0 (after a brief discussion wherein I debated a few scores). Guys! I'm an "effective" teacher. I'm okay with that for being a first year teacher.
I struggle with the idea of being the "mean" teacher, though. I think that having high expectations is important. Being flexible is important as well. It's a balancing act. I'm still struggling to find that balance. Maybe I didn't handle every situation with a calm demeanor, but I did the best I could. I started each day with a fresh face and didn't hold anything from the day before against my students.
Now I'm faced with a decision - a very tough one. I have been doing the long distance relationship thing for the last nine months. I'm not going to lie and say that it's been easy. It hasn't. It's hard to be away from those you love. It's hard to start creating a life together from 2 hours away. So, what do I do next year? What if I don't find a job in his area? What do I do then?
|Student in my class:
|The division in the Catholic church by King Henry VIII was all because he had a boner for his wife's sister?!
As a teacher, I find that I look forward to snow days just as much as my students. Sometimes. This is our fourth snow day in less than two weeks. Technically, it's an ice day. All these snow days have jacked our exam schedule up. We were supposed to start semester two today, but we haven't even begun our exams from last semester yet. I'm all about safety for everyone involved and I'm sure that our administrators made the right call, I'm just anxious to get back in the classroom with my kiddos so we can close out the semester.
Normally, Thursday night rolls around and I get super pumped because the next day is Friday. Fridays are amazing. No [career] work for two whole days. The potential of relaxation is just within reach…well, ideally, anyway. But in reality, I'll spend my weekend working my second job.
Regardless, the weekend is a good time.
Unfortunately, this week is not the same. Not only am I staying home. Not only do I have a pile of papers to grade. Not only is there no relaxation in my future. But also! But also, it will officially be two whole weeks between seeing M. Now I realize that doesn't seem like much, to some people; however, for having a long distance relationship, we have somehow managed to see each other at least once a week. I'm feeling deprived and slightly mopey.
But on the bright side, tomorrow, my mother and I are going to the music department's Madrigal performance. I used to go to them when I was in high school and loved them. I'm pretty excited to see my students work their magic and eat some delicious "Middle Ages" grub.
AND on Saturday, I get to rub elbows with the rich (but not famous). Well, not so much. I am going to my dad's Christmas party for work. His employers are loaded and it's going to be at some fancy winery. I'm pumped. Mostly for the wine. And a date with my dad.
I guess overall, it'll be good. Just have to find time to bust out my grading.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
I want this to be a poster in my classroom.
(Source: rhouis)
Oh you know, just wearing a tutu…in class. Yeah, I'm a teacher. #lovemyjob #education #teaching #teacherlife #silly #gpoy
Subbing for a hospitality class has its perks - feeling so loved #education #teaching #food #lucky #lunchbreak


text:
Identity design and art direction Siete Cuatro Siete, a colombian brand inspired by mourning, using black over black as starting point maximazing their resources mixing materials and textures.
Illustrations for Paper Skateboards Capsule 2014-01.
AD photo by Nicolás Del Valle
Recent illustrations for Soulfish Apparel.
Poster illustration for Velvet Club Malaga, Spain.
Graphics and illustrations for the legendary spanish rap band Violadores del Verso.
Album cover for Vic Deal, a hip hop artist based in Medellín, Colombia.
Art direction, production and animation for Vic Deal's music video titled "1986"
Branding design and complete art direction for Javato Jones, the official spanish rap store.
Design team: Simón Ramirez, Camilo Londoño, Felipe López and Iconblast.
Art direction in graphics & prints during 2013 and 2014.
Art direction and illustration for Icaro's recent album, "El tiempo que nos queda".
Graphics and illustrations for the skate apparel brand Soulfish.
Graphics inspired in the conection between galaxies and the sea.
Graphics and print for Nomad Skateboards from Spain.
Contest winner for the Tyler bledsoe's pro model deck.
Graphics and prints for Paul Rodriguez's collection.
All graphics and illustrations for Paper Skateboards from 2010 to present.
Complete project development and art direction, creating the concept for the copy text, type treatments and illustrations. This project is inspired in 80's skateboarding art.
Graphics and print proposals for Nike 6.0 inspired in bossa nova and no wave movement.
Pattern design for the topicsUnder The Sea and New Militaryof Nine West upcoming collection.
Graphics and prints for Neff headwear's collections.
Illustration for the first Issue of Eight Magazine from Netherlands.
Graphics and prints for Nomad Skateboards from 2009 to present.
Graphics and illustrations for skateboards and apparel.
Graphic for a Collab between Nomad Skateboards and Tensor Trucks, celebrating the first decade of Nomad. This work is inspired in heraldic shields and medieval festivals.
Various graphics and print for t-shirts.
Various posters illustrated since 2009.


text:
Posts Tagged 'david beckham'
David Beckham Plastic Surgery Rumours: True or False?
December 30th, 2011
Rumours have been circulating on the cyberspace and in the periodicals that the football superstar, David Beckham has had his share of cosmetic surgery procedures after migrating with his family to Los Angeles, USA. Is he now beginning to follow the footsteps of his wife?
To the style icon, Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice, plastic surgery is nothing strange. It's been known that she has gone under the knife a few times to further improve her looks. Rhinoplasty, lip augmentation and breast implants (and removal) procedures are just some of the cosmetic plastic surgery operations Mrs. Beckham has tried through the years.
David might have also resorted to aesthetic treatments, but the results were nothing too drastic—just very subtle changes. The old David used to show some prominent crow's feet and a huge wrinkle on his forehead. Probably thanks to Botox shots, the new David now sports a fresh, flawless face—with zero visible lines.
Moreover, it appears that some of the football expert's nasolabial lines (laugh lines) have vanished, with the possible help of injection fillers like Restylane. These types of creases and lines only get worse and not better through time. But Mr. Posh seems to have gotten rid of them and looks much more youthful nowadays.
No one really knows whether David has had some cosmetic surgery treatments or not—except of course Victoria herself and their trusted surgeons. Outsiders like us could only rely on his before and after photos that show quite an improvement.


text:
For Sale: !! NEW !! Jesel Belt Drive for DRCE3 block BB
Ad #182176113 Posted:2014-04-08 12:54:08
This ad expired 84 days ago.
NEW Jesel Belt Drive system for DRCE3 blocks, never mounted, over $2000 from anyone of the catalogs, $1,000 or best offer, will send pictures if you want more detailed images of each part
Seller Phone Number: 5094693654
This item is NEW
Trades NOT ACCEPTED
Payment options:
Item Location:
YAKIMA, WA Get Directions To This City
This item is NEW
Trades NOT ACCEPTED
Payment options:
Seller Information
Ad posted by:
Ad posted by:
braditude63 (#221252)
Member Since: 2007-09-04
Phone Number: 5094693654
Member Feedback
Number of Honor Payments: 6
Average Accepted Sale Price: $0.00
Average Honor Payment: $6.00
- Ad #182237840: BRAND NEW Jesel Belt Drive for DRCE block
Report the sale - click here


text:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Christian Ponder is impatient.
He only has 10 starts at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, and he's in charge this year of a young, rebuilding squad in a difficult division.
Ponder says he wants to win now. He insists the Vikings don't have wait their turn, that they lost enough close games last season to believe things can turn their way in 2012.
That's the kind of confidence he needs on the field, for him to build off an erratic start to his NFL career. Ponder had a few good games, but many of them were marked by poor decisions and jarring hits he took in the pocket.
All content © Copyright 2001 - 2014 WorldNow and KTTC, a Quincy station.
All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service and Mobile Privacy Policy & Terms of Service.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's public inspection file should contact Administrative Assistant Jodi Neyens at (507) 280-5104. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, at 888-835-5322 (TTY) or at email@example.com.


text:
Muskegon, MI 49440
Phone: (231) 722-2999
Fax: (231) 722-2990
About Social Security Disability Advocates
We Represent Those Applying For Social Security Disability Benefits
Robert (Bob) Shinn is an attorney admitted to the practice of law by the State Bar of California and as such he is fully authorized to practice law before Federal Administrative Agencies such as the Social Security Administration anywhere in the USA.
Mr. Shinn is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts of the Eastern District of California and the Western District of Michigan.
Doesn't it make sense to hire an attorney that has handled thousands of disability cases for the Social Security Administration as a Senior Attorney?
We will evaluate your case without cost to you. If we take your case, we charge only if we win and payment normally comes from your past-due benefits.
Although employees of the Social Security Administration are directed to tell you that you will receive a fair hearing resulting in a fair decision without the help of an attorney, failure to obtain legal representation simply makes it easier for the agency to deny the benefits that are rightfully yours. Benefits are denied to unrepresented claimants twice as often as those who have an attorney. Do not allow the Social Security Administration to deny your benefits without challenge.
Social Security Disability Attorneys
While Federal Law, Regulations, and the Federal Courts require the Social Security Administrative Law Judge to fully develop the evidence in your case and decide it fairly, this does not always happen. Because of the volume of cases, a lack of staff support and the pressures placed on the Administrative Law Judge to dispose of a high volume of cases, the Judge simply may not have the time or functional ability to fully develop the evidence in your case. Frequently, the Administrative Law judge does not even see the case until after a hearing has been scheduled, which is only a few weeks before the hearing date and too late to perform any meaningful development. Your best chance of being found disabled require the help of an attorney that specializes in Social Security Disability Law. An attorney that can help you to fully develop the evidence and present it to the Administrative Law Judge in the light most favorable to you and your claim.
Attorney Robert G. Shinn
Social Security Disability Attorney Robert G. Shinn specializes in Social Security disability law. He represents clients in Muskegon, Newaygo, White Cloud, Ludington and surrounding areas.


text:
MAC 219 Pencil Brush
by MAC
Be the first to review this item
This item is currently not on sale! Be informed via e-mail once it is available
Description of MAC 219 Pencil Brush
- For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencil-shaped tip. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature wood handles and nickel-plated brass ferrules.
Specifications of MAC 219 Pencil Brush
|Product Title:
|MAC 219 Pencil Brush
|Item EAN:
|MAC Beauty Tools and Accessories
|Makeup Brushes & Applicators
|Makeup Brushes & Applicators
Reviews of MAC 219 Pencil Brush
This item has no reviews yet.
Write a review
Share your experience with this product, including pros, cons, why do you like or dislike, and compare to related products.


text:
Hi! I'm Vivian, a graphic designer from a foreign land living in New York City. This blog is about all designy things I love, They're mostly pretty & inspiring. www.vivianghinojosa.com | firstname.lastname@example.com
Anytime I see yellow in a room, my heart beats faster.
I want to live here.
Typeverything.com - The Jerk Store, by Signfeld.
(via typeverything)
At last the day has come! Every single song is freaking amazing. I LOVE them. Always have. Always will. The end.
(via cocotte-minute)
I wonder if it tastes as good as it looks.


text:
Are you interested in receiving our quarterly publication On Health? If so, please click here to submit your contact information.
Past issues can be found in our Publication Library.
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to access daily health tips, interviews with physicians and much more.
Our vide library is growing! Go to YouTube.com/SibleyVideos to learn about some of our patients' stories here at Sibley.
view more articles ...


text:
Reuters blog archive
from The Great Debate:
The key to understanding the 'Arab Spring'
The United States has been unable to develop a clear national policy about the Arab Spring largely because Washington does not fully understand what's happening in the Middle East.
The term, "Arab Spring" is itself misleading. The changes over the past 20 months have produced a fundamental transformation of the region – but not in the way most outside observers anticipated: They reflect the replacement of the dominant Arab national identity by a more Islamic identity.
This change has been evolving for more than 40 years and did not begin in January 2011 with the demonstrations across the Middle East.
The Middle East today is less Arab and more Muslim. It was clear from the start of last year's protests that the successor governments would be less Arab nationalist and secular, and more Islamic.
from FaithWorld:
Arab revolts set to transform Middle East
The astonishing popular protests against Arab autocrats that have churned the region for three months are the authentic birth pangs of a new Middle East. Israel's American-backed attempts to bomb Hezbollah and south Lebanon into submission in 2006 did not change the region, as Condoleezza Rice predicted it would. Nor did the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq three years earlier, which former President George W. Bush touted as introducing democracy to the Arab world, have much effect.
from FaithWorld:
Can Arabs learn from Turkish model of Islam and democracy?
If President Hosni Mubarak bows to the clamor of the street and goes, Egyptians and other Arabs seeking to turn a page on autocratic government may look at Turkey for some clues on marrying Islam and democracy.
from Africa News blog:
Sudan-a tale of two countries
As delighted southern Sudanese voted in a long-awaited referendum on independence, visitors to the north and south could be forgiven for thinking they were already two separate countries.
from FaithWorld:
Christians in Arab Gulf face hurdles to worship
(Photo: Worshippers pack the first Mass at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Doha, March 15, 2008/Fadi Al-Assaad)
Every Friday in the Muslim Gulf Arab state of Kuwait, 2,000 worshippers cram into a 600-seat church or listen outside to the mass relayed on loudspeakers, prompting their Roman Catholic bishop to worry about a stampede. "If a panic happens, it will be a catastrophe ... it is a miracle that nothing has happened," said Bishop Camillo Ballin.
These churchgoers represent only the tip of the iceberg. Ballin reckons his flock in Kuwait numbers around 350,000 out of a total of half a million Christians in the country.
from FaithWorld:
Witness – Writing on the walls in the Holy Land
(Photo: A Palestinian near the Israeli barrier in the Aida refugee camp in the West Bank town of Bethlehem November 9, 2009/Darren Whiteside)
Alastair Macdonald has been Reuters Bureau Chief in Israel and the Palestinian territories for the past three years. As a foreign correspondent over the past 20, he has previously been based in London, Paris, Moscow, Berlin and Baghdad. As he ends his assignment in Jerusalem, he reflects in the following story on how he has watched people in the region build an array of barriers, both physical and emotional, to cut themselves off from each other.
With one last exit stamp in my passport, I end a three-year reporting assignment in the Holy Land that has been marked by images of frontiers, by a sense of walls going up and fewer and fewer people finding a way through.
from FaithWorld:
Iraq's Arab neighbours wary of Shi'ite sway after vote
Iraq's Arab neighbours fear a split Iraqi election could further marginalise minority Sunnis and hope any coalition government formed by the Shi'ite frontrunner will resist Iran's sway. Many Sunni Arabs had wanted a stronger showing by secularists, who they now hope will bring cross-sectarian balance to any coalition government that could be formed by Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
from MacroScope:
Traffic back on Dubai roads
Dubai's traffic – the bane of pre-financial crisis life in the city -- is back.
At rush hour, queues of cars snake along the Gulf Arab boomtown's highways. But this time, nobody is complaining. At least not yet.
from Africa News blog:
Will Bashir warrant worsen war?
Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has seen off other challenges in almost 20 years in power and there is no sign that he is going to give in to the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
Some supporters of the court's move hope it will eventually persuade Sudan's politicians to hand over their leader in a palace coup, end the festering conflict in Darfur and do more to repair relations with the West.
from Summit Notebook:
Obama victory could help Gulf economies, Kuwaiti banker says
A Barack Obama victory in the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday could bring much-needed good news to the Gulf Arab region, the chairman of Kuwait's banking association told a Reuters summit.
Gulf Arab stock exchanges have tumbled this year and its economies are forecast to slow as the price of oil, its main export, drops.
The prospect of conflict involving nearby Iran is often cited as a risk factor for investing in the oil-exporting region.
"Maybe the pressure that is on this region in terms of U.S.-Iran tension might ease up," said Abdulmajeed al-Shatti, who is also chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait, the chairman country's third-largest lender. "Obama has indicated he would engage Iran and if the U.S. wants to change Iran, it has to engage."


text:
In August 2007 he told the New Zealand Herald he had left Elders Merchant Finance in 1987. The following year documentation from a 1990s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into a failed group of companies revealed he had told investigators in 1991 that he had left Elders 1988.
He was soon telling media he simply had his dates wrong in the 2007 interview and that the date given in his statement to the SFO was correct. Our media commentators all agreed it was not a good look for a man who wanted to be Prime Minister, but they let the discrepency go largely unchallenged.
My post "Did Key lie to the SFO?" asks the question they won't. John Key, did you lie to the Serious Fraud Office?
PoliticallyCorrected, NZ
© 27 November 2011


text:
TRENT, S.D. (AP) - Three people are listed in serious condition after a police chase in South Dakota's Moody County that ended with a crash.
Officers tried to pull over a sport utility vehicle Thursday night after reports of the SUV driving erratically and speeding on Interstate 29.
Authorities say the driver fled, turned off the interstate and eventually lost control about two miles south of Trent. The SUV rolled and hit a tree.
The male driver and two female passengers were hurt. Authorities did not immediately release their names.
(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


text:
So if this is a bread group, what the heck am I doing posting a coffee cake? Well…I might sorta be the kind that likes to push the envelope anyhow…but if Joy of Baking considers coffee cake to be a quick bread, well then I see no reason why I can't as well, right?
I'll be honest, when my #TwelveLoaves cohort Lora and I first discussed this bread group, I was worried it would be too limiting for me. Lora is a bread baker extraordinaire and I just don't make yeast breads that often. So…we did some discovery to see exactly what the 'experts' might consider bread to be. Well, those experts are VERY considerate!
In addition to the Joy of Baking website, The items on this document from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture consider a lot of our everyday baked goods as quick breads – those breads that do not require yeast. The list is long and varied and includes muffins, coffeecakes, scones, waffles, and pancakes. Coffeecakes? Who knew? Although quick and yeast breads are typically categorized because of the leavening agents, all quick breads are just that: breads that can be made in a short period of time and with very little effort.
Apples or Pears…you choose!
OK, that worked better for me. Although I love making a loaf of yeast bread (especially focaccia and challah) I have limited time to be paying attention to rising so you'll most often see something quicker on this site! For this month we thought it appropriate to have our theme incorporate the best of seasonal fruits and what could be more abundant than apples and pears. So, make your yeast or quick bread (or coffeecake or waffles or…well, you get my drift right?) and incorporate either one or both of those fabulous fruits. Be sure to check out Lora's Apple Bread Ring too…I'm telling ya…she is the yeast bread queen!
Elizabeth Falkner's Latest!
I was recently asked if I would like to use this recipe from Elizabeth Falkner who some of you may know from the Food Network. She has a new restaurant, Krescendo, opening in Brooklyn, has appeared in several culinary competitions and is the author of 'Cooking Off the Clock: Recipes From My Downtime' published just last month by Ten Speed Press. Look for her in the Food Network's 'The Next Iron Chef – Redemption" competition too; she is a character and I only wish I could see her in action but I no longer get the Food Network…invite me over, OK?
Elizabeth has partnered with gourmet gift retailer Harry & David for a Seasonal Chef Program. She created three seasonally-inspired recipes including this Upside Pear Crunch Coffee Cake, an easy-at-home recipe which is a fabulous breakfast treat for next Sunday or for your holiday dessert table. I recently received a gorgeous basket of fruit from Harry and David and can attest to the quality of their pears…they are the BEST!
While we struggled a bit deciding how to place the pear slices 'just right' it didn't really seem to matter. What I loved? My daughter and her friend were here and they not only went on and on about the fabulous scent that enveloped them when they walked inside the foyer but were even more taken with the final result. It was simple and stunning. And guess what else? Quick! Really nothing difficult at all but something magical happens at times with a combination of ingredients and this bread is the perfect example. A moist and rich cake (oops, I mean bread) with pears and a brown sugar and butter topping. Umm, umm good!
An upside down pear coffee cake with a brown sugar and cinnamon topping.
- 1 ½ C. demerara sugar or brown sugar
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- ¼ t. ground nutmeg
- ½ t. salt
- 1 TB. flour
- 2 TB. butter
- 2. large Pears, cored and sliced into 1/2 " slices with skin on
- 4 oz. unsalted butter
- 1 C. sugar
- 2 ea. large eggs
- 1 C. sour cream
- ¼ C. milk
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 1 ½ C. flour
- 1 ½ t. baking powder
- ½ t. baking soda
- 1 t. salt
- Work all ingredients together with a food processor, spatula or your fingers and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees convection. (Without a convection oven, baking will take longer).
- Cream the butter and sugar together with a spatula or in a mixer with paddle attachment.
- Add the eggs and combine to mix thoroughly.
- Add the sour cream, milk and vanilla extract and mix into butter and egg mixture thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients just to combine.
- Spray the inside of two loaf pans with vegetable oil or rub lightly with butter.
- Sprinkle half of the topping mixture divided between 2 loaf pans. Divide the pear slices lined down each loaf pan on top of the Crunch layer. Divide Coffee Cake batter over the pears in each pan. Finally, divide the rest of the Crunch over the batter in each pan. Bake for 30 minutes until cake is set.
- Cool completely, this takes awhile, be patient. Then invert cake upside when cool, slice and serve.
The recipe I received called for 30 minutes using a convection oven. I'm lucky to have one and because I'm at altitude I increased my temp to 350 degrees. We had to bake this coffee cake for an additional 20 minutes at least so I've indicated a bit longer baking time but please be sure to test with a toothpick; it should come out clean after inserting into the center of the cake.
We would love to have you join our #TwelveLoaves group; it's easy!
- Make sure that your Bread this month is inspired by this month's theme of apples and pears; this is obligatory if you would like your link to be included!
- Have your #TwelveLoaves bread that you baked during November, 2012 posted on your blog by November 30, 2012.
- When you post your #TwelveLoaves bread on your blog, make sure that you mention the #TwelveLoaves challenge in your post and include links to the leaders: Cake Duchess and Creative Culinary.
- Make sure you include a link to the bread that you bake this month using the link tool at the bottom of this post.
- Feel free to promote the Twelve Loaves group by proudly displaying the Twelve Loaves badge in your Twelve Loaves post as well as in your sidebar!
Not mandatory but you can follow @TwelveLoaves and/or #TwelveLoaves or chat with your hostesses on Twitter: Barb @CreativCulinary or Lora @cakeduchess
So, if you are wondering, 'What happened to Jamie?' never fear, Jamie is immersed in moving which means, well, it just means she is missing this month but not gone forever! We're hoping she is back next month with a post from her NEW kitchen! We miss you booboo.
More? Contest is now closed; won by @justataste
A copy of Elizabeth Falkner's book 'Cooking Off the Clock: Recipes From My Downtime' will be made available to one of my lucky readers.
Here's how you can enter:
- Simply leave a comment; tell me what's your favorite "quick" bread? Or are you more of a yeast bread baker?
- Only open to residents of the US.
- Must be 18 years of age to enter.
- Contest will end on Friday, November 9, 2012 at midnight. I will select a winner via random.org; they will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with shipping information or another winner will be chosen.
Just a Reminder?
Jenn with the food blog Jenn Cuisine and I put together a blogging initiative hoping to help in some small way the folks who have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. We're asking food bloggers to post a comfort food dish this coming Thursday, Nov 8th and include links to some of the larger organizations helping with the relief effort, asking your readers to donate if they can. If you would like to join us, please visit my post about this effort. We would love to have you join us this Thursday but we are keeping the link tool open all month and will be tweeting everyone's post as well to share your support; please use the hashtag #FBS4Sandy. Thank you.


text:
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday Dinner and More
For some reasons, I WANTED to cook yesterday, so we had:
Green salad with carmelized almonds (this has been our favorite lately, thanks to Heather)
Jambalaya, this was my first time making it, but it turned out pretty good,
then, Honey Bun Cake. My family loooved this cake! After I packed what was left for lunch this mornig, the only thing left in the cake pan were crumbs.
When I warmed the cake and put some vanilla ice cream on top(somebody stop meeee! It is more calories!)...ohhh... it was exceptionally good. I wanted to share the recipe, but I am too lazy to go downstairs and look for the recipe, so maybe some other time.
By the way... I have been getting more emails lately from my lovely readers, and they are sweet enough to share their creations with me. Most of them are "Tea Rose Home inspired" creations. I meant to post all these projects in my posts, but I misplaced some of them. I am so sorry!! I have been thinking...
What if I started hosting a linking party? That way you laidies out there who are creative and want to share your creations can have a place here at Tea Rose Home!
I always get nervous when I try something new, but if some of you are interested, I certainly want to give it a try. Let me know what you think. If I can figure out how to install Mclinky on my blog, I might do it some time in the next few posts.
What do you think? Would you like to come to a party at Tea Rose Home?
14 comments:
- Nancy's Couture said...
YUM!!! I'm drooling. It all looks so good. I think a link party would be great. I would love to see everyones creativity!!!
- March 15, 2010 at 10:53 PM
- Teri said...
I heart link parties! Great idea! :) And boy, that cake looks fabulous! :)
- March 15, 2010 at 10:53 PM
- Sadie said...
oh yum, your food looks delicious! a link party sounds like a great idea :o)
Sadie x
- March 16, 2010 at 12:19 AM
- junghwa by Amy Stewart said...
That cake looks soooo good!
- March 16, 2010 at 12:21 AM
- Tracey said...
What a wonderful meal~! You really out did yourself... looks so yummy! As for a party at Tea Rose...count me in!
- March 16, 2010 at 4:15 AM
- Empty Nest Full Life said...
Of course we would come to your party, and boy I would love everyone of those recipes. My mouth is watering looking at all of those pictures! Yummy! Jackie
- March 16, 2010 at 7:43 AM
- danahollis said...
Dinner sounded yummy!
A linking party would be great! :)
- March 16, 2010 at 9:57 AM
- Melanie said...
I would love to see a link party:)
- March 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM
- Amy said...
That jambalaya looks delish. You should post the recipe!
- March 16, 2010 at 10:51 AM
- Meet Virginia said...
This looks like an amazing dinner if you ask me!
- March 16, 2010 at 2:50 PM
- Bern said...
Those dishes all look gorgeous! Can yo please post the recipes on your blog? I have never heard of caramelized almonds before and I would love the recipe for the honey cake!
Thanks for your post,
Bern in Caloundra, Australia
- March 16, 2010 at 5:19 PM
- NaomiEvelyn said...
I would love to join in a link party!
- March 17, 2010 at 1:22 AM
- Allison said...
Well, I have been a new reader for a week or so, and just recently added you to my blogroll (your blog fits in so nicely with similarly creative blogs that inspire me) so I would say YES to a linking party and YES to MORE CAKE!
- March 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM
- Lilly said...
That cake looks great!
- March 18, 2010 at 4:55 AM


text:
Retirement, suspension, departure have Weare police department in upheaval
According to Thomas Clow, selectmen chairman, Begin was elected to serve a three-year term but chose to retire early, and left the department officially May 31.
But Begin's retirement comes at a moment of upheaval in the department. In March, Carney was placed on paid administrative leave. Clow wouldn't say why Carney was placed on leave, stating that it was a personnel issue, but Carney's attorney, Tony Soltani, had a good deal to say about the matter.
Soltani said Carney brought his last round of complaints to selectmen in March, and within days, he was placed on paid administrative leave as an investigation against the lieutenant was launched. By the end of March, Carney had a letter spelling out the complaints against him, said Soltani.
Soltani has asked a judge at Merrimack County Superior Court to force the town of Weare to divulge more information about the allegations against Carney, but no ruling has yet been made. What Soltani said he wants for his client is a fair investigation, an interview with his superior officer with a lawyer present, and the chance for a hearing before an impartial board of selectmen.
Prosecutor Catherine Baumann also resigned recently.
Former Keene Police Chief Art Walker came on board Monday to serve not as acting chief, but to oversee the administrative functions of the department while a search for a new chief can be conducted.
Clow said the board may choose to work with Municipal Resources to find a replacement, or could seek the guidance from Primex, the town's insurance carrier.
Contact Information
The Goffstown News
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
Neighborhood News publications can be found at a newsstand near you here.
Ph: 603-206-7800
Fax: 603-206-7801
News, Obituaries, & Social Announcements
Henry Metz, Managing Editor
Ph: 603-206-7817
Email ads to firstname.lastname@example.com
Classified advertising: 603-669-1010
Display advertising: 603-206-7800 x264
Rate card | Ad Order | Credit application
Calendar Listings
Please use our online form at www.nh365.org
Press Releases
Signature Chefs Auction� Honors Manchester's Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Tickets on sale for Loeb School Event, featuring Donald Trump
Bobcat Goldthwait headlines 'Headliners Comedy Club' in Manchester September 26
National Hunting & Fishing Day NH Sporting Expo September 20
Loeb School Seeks 1st Amendment Award Nominees
Most Read
Manchester family heartbroken after finding lost kitten was adopted from shelter, family refuses to return it
Most Comments
In 2nd District race, Garcia bucks Obamacare
Manchester's tests: Stuck in Common Core


text:
"Counterfunctionality is what makes a useless-seeming watch potentially more valuable — in identity terms — than, say, regular jewelry." More. Brought to you by The Murketing Organization.
Tips: email@example.com. Looking for something?
The USB Rechargeable Kisai Satellite LED Watch Has Gone From A Design Concept To Reality. - #36554 - NOTCOT.ORG
Yes, the latest from PF. Thx AGAIN!
This theme was designed for Sarah by Andrew.


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
As the leader of a guild that is just starting to expand beyond friends and family, I am finding now an excellent time to recruit.
We are looking for the casual hardcores, players that can raid and have fun while doing so without the "u suk l2p giv phat lewtz plz k thx bye".
Maturity is one of the hardest things to find when recruiting, and with part of the population voluntarily taking a break it's easier to find players who love playing for more than just the highest end content. Last night we ran Naxx with 7 people, a few who had never raided before, got a ton of achievements and had a great time.


text:
What's Up With All the Misspelling??
Karyn Bryant: The other day I received a postcard advertising an infant center/preschool. Since Aurora's all set for the fall, I'm no longer looking; but if I were, I would never send my kid to this one. Why? Because they call themselves the "Nu Building Blocks" school, and in my book, if you can't even spell "New" correctly, then there's no way in hell I'm going to trust you to teach my child.
Deliberate misspelling has been a pet peeve of mine forever. I wasn't even that old when Toys R Us came on the scene, but I was really irked by that "R" instead of "Are." (Don't get me started on the whole backwards "R" thing.) I cringe every time I see a Kids Klub somewhere, and I hated Bratz on principle even before I saw that they looked like hookers. As much as I love Play-Doh, I can't comprehend why the people at Hasbro are so mad at the letters "u" and "g."
I realize I might be taking this a little too seriously and should probably lighten up. I understand the desire for fun names, and I know that visually, the repetition of letters can make someone remember a product better. Sometimes misspelling is supposed to make us think a product is "edgy," but it just makes me crazy. Aren't we confusing our kids?
I wonder: are focus groups telling marketers that we prefer catchy to correct? Apparently they are. Maybe that's why our society seems to be getting "stupider."
I guess the Nu School does have one thing going for it though: location. It's right down the street from Krispy Kreme. Next to Tastee-Freez.
|Karyn Bryant is a television personality who's hosted shows on networks such as CNN, TNT, VH1, and MTV. She's currently a reporter for Showtime Championship Boxing and CBS' Saturday Night Fights, and the EVP/Director of MMAheat.com, an online destination for fans of MMA and pop culture. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.
I wonder if Shanna Moalker is reading this. Another thing that is annoying besides her is her constant misspellings in her blog. What is wrong with people? If you blog, it sure as heck does not mean you are dismissed from the Spelling/Grammer Police! Make sure if you are in the public eye to use spell check. No matter what you are blogging about or how trivial you think it is!
Sounds like you worry about the small things ALL TOO OFTEN, Karyn. Oh, except when you see small children roaming the neighborhood, right? Then it's none of your business.
Get your priorities in order, girlfriend, and ease up while your at it.
Not speaking directly to this one LA daycare, but in general this issue is perhaps not always a question of spelling and grammar, but rather a question of business and marketing. Other companies may have already registered the same name with the correct spelling in those markets or geographies, necessitating the spelling variation. In other cases, it IS done for the sake of getting noticed, or as a 'cute' (albeit wrong) way of representing a name.
As to Toys 'R' Us - when your kids were young and started learning to spell, did they not at least once, write a letter backwards? This logo-type is intended simply as an attention getter that takes the viewer back to those instances in their child's life:
(From Toys R Us web)
With the opening of his second store, he settled on the name Toys"R"Us with a backward "R." Although the name drew ire from parents and teachers alike for its grammatical incorrectness, Lazarus knew it was an attention-getter.
Just some thoughts.
I think being a parent is all about seizing opportunity to raise your kids right. Walking down the street with your preschooler and see a Krispy Kreme? Then ask her if she can spell it correctly, thereby building her spelling and vocabulary skills.
don't sweat the small stuff…in the big scheme of things, does it really matter?!?!? The answer is NO!
I agree! As a marketing writer and editor, these exact things drive me crazy!
I cannot stand people who purposely misspell their kid's names to be different.
Finallly someone who also notices the increasing misspellings everywhere. CNN, CBC, NBC, google, AOL, PopEater, local news - misspelled words every day.
I agree with you, Karyn. I also can't stand it when people MISUSE the words YOUR and YOU'RE! My childrens' teachers constantly do this! I know to some this is a minor grammar infraction. It isn't, really. Things have become WAY to relaxed in terms of educating American children. The line needs to be drawn somewhere…
Zaxby's Zalads drive me nuts.
I don't find myself doing the English teacher red pencil thing with ads, but I do notice signs with the words accidentally spelled wrong, especially permanent signs. I also hate it when people get all creative with their kids' names. The poor kid gets to go through life saying, "No, its not Courtney, it's Kortni!" Kindergarten teachers have a real challenge these days, with all the weird names and spellings.
Can't tell you how thrilled I am to see others who care about this (often I think I'm the only member of my little type-A club). The most criminal examples of all, in my opinion, are misspellings and grammatical errors in notices sent home from my daughter's (high-scoring) public school. These people are supposed to be teaching my kid to read and write? And how do you politely correct a teacher without coming off like a sanctimonious jerk?
Uh… I think they misspell it for legal reasons. You know, so they can copyright it. Also, if they misspell it and it catches on, they can make more profit (e.g. Do you buy a Band-Aid or an adhesive bandage?). It may be evil in your eyes, but it certainly makes sense.


text:
Blogging Blueprint: Five Thrift-Store Finds Transformed
Adornment. If you haven't already noticed, that's the theme for the month of September across the rest of the AT sites.
But what is green adornment? What makes one piece of artwork greener than another?
A good place to start might be second hand adornment -- adornment from your local thrift store. The recent issue of Blueprint has some unique ideas for decorating with second-hand items. We like this arrangement of thrifted frames.
Unfortunately, when we think of secondhand art, our mind often wanders to those stacks of generic paintings in the back corner of our local thrift store.
Well, Blueprint even gives those dated paintings a fresh look. Find an appropriately sized painting, buy a few inexpensive parts, and you have a really fun and functional timepiece.
4 Comments
Hi. I love consignment shops and garage sales in addition to thrift stores to find great second hand items. Even if you don't like the art you can use the frame for another picture or a mirror. anna www.green-talk.com
Huge fan of any and all secondhand housewares sources, whether it's antique/vintage shops, stoop sales, salvation army, whatever.
In fact, I think I've decided that the lamp I need as part of my cure is going to have to be thrifted, because I don't like anything in my price range at the "first-hand" shops.
Unfortunately, when we think of secondhand art, our mind often wanders to those stacks of generic paintings in the back corner of our local thrift store.
Much of what Sotheby's sells is "secondhand art," you know. :-) The difference between "antique" and "junk" is largely consumer demand -- many lesser MCM pieces commanding hefty price tags today logged some time at Goodwill or similar a decade or two back.
Wende, I remember when I moved to New York from podunksville, Louisiana, 7 years ago. On my first walk "downtown" (Tribeca? Nolita?), I saw Eames chairs in a hip antique shop window, and thought "Antiques? My grandmother sold a pickup truck full of that stuff at her garage sale for $10 apiece last year..."
Those very chairs are probably on Ebay right now for $200 apiece.
She also sold off all my uncles' vintage concert t-shirts, and boy, was I pissed when I found out...


text:
Narrow your search
The challenge: Come up with an artificial intelligence project that by itself can come up with a TED talk so good it gets a standing ovation.
The TED app is the best way to access TED's educational, inspirational, and entertaining videos from your mobile device.
Pricing not available
A promising clue that Netflix plans to launch its service in Australia next year, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
Artist Ted Lawson has created a robotic printer that uses his own blood as ink for a nude self-portrait.
Now that even Tim Cook is pouring ice water over his head to support ALS, Bill Gates shows that he's still smarter than everyone else.
A day after a Netflix exec says a new season of the cult TV comedy is "just a matter of when," actor Will Arnett confirms the cast wants to do it.
Security experts gather again in Vegas to show off and debate the latest in hacks and flaws, focusing this year on the latest risks facing Net-connected devices.
Netflix's rapid adoption both at home and abroad means another quarter with gangbusters profit growth, but the costs of its grandiose plans to get even bigger crimped it a bit.
As the company's quarterly earnings announcement looms, CEO Satya Nadella sends signals that a break with Microsoft's past may be soon.
A man who brought a human touch to Google's mysterious search algorithms is gone until at least October. Others will fill in to prevent schemes to promote particular sites within search results.


text:
(Photo of Renée Fleming by Andrew Eccles/Decca)
JUST RELEASED: Live From Lincoln Center presents "Renée Fleming @ the Penthouse," with special guest artists Josh Groban and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra on Friday, April 6, at 9 p.m. on PBS.
Tune in for Live From Lincoln Center's telecast of America's favorite soprano and "the people's diva" Renée Fleming in an intimate concert from the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse.
Featuring the rarely-performed American masterpiece, Knoxville Summer of 1915 by Samuel Barber, the program also marks the first New York concert performance of songs from Ms. Fleming's acclaimed new pop and indie-rock album, Dark Hope. She will also perform Broadway favorites and duets with popular vocalist Josh Groban.
(Read the entire press release here.)
Tags: Live From Lincoln Center Renée Fleming Josh Groban Orpheus Chamber Orchestra PBS Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse Dark Hope
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) serves three primary roles: presenter of superb artistic programming, national leader in arts and education and community relations, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus. As a presenter of some 5,000 programs and events annually, LCPA's offerings include American Songbook, Great Performers, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Midsummer Night Swing, the Mostly Mozart Festival, White Light Festival, and Live From Lincoln Center. In addition, LCPA led a series of major capital projects on behalf of the resident organizations across the campus, which was completed in October 2012.
Lincoln Center is a 16-acre campus housing 11 prestigious cultural organizations including LCPA. The other 10 are the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Juilliard School, Lincoln Center Theater, the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York Philharmonic, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and the School of American Ballet.
Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
Watch us on YouTube
Powered by Tumblr. Minimal Theme designed by Artur Kim.


text:
Sade Releases Single, Drake Pushes For Collaboration
Soldier Of Love will be Sade's first studio album in almost a decade. Lovers Rock, her most recent album, was released in 2000.
In related news, although singer/rapper Drake has managed to secure a number of noteworthy artists for his debut album Thank Me Later he's hoping Sade will be willing to lend her talents for a collaboration that will appear on his album.
"I had a wish list for my managers of everybody I wanted involved (in the album) that stem beyond hip-hop," Drake told MTV. "I'm trying to pull it all together. I'm really trying to work with Sade."
Drake revealed to another source that talks have been made regarding the possible collaboration.
Solider Of Love will be released worldwide on February 8 while Drake's Thank Me Later has been pushed back and may not see a release until March 2010.
More News On HipHopDX
Reply To This Comment
Got an account with one of these? Log in here, or just enter your info and leave a comment below.


text:
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - The suspect in a drive-by shooting is on the loose, and local law enforcement thinks he may travel through the Hub City.
At 6:15 p.m. Saturday police believe the suspect, 28-year-old Fredrick Shannon shot out his window as he drove down Avenue M in Levelland. DPS is looking for him, and they think he may be on his way to Fort Worth and could possibly drive through Lubbock County to get there.
Shannon is a Black male, 5'7'', and 220 pounds driving a 4-door 2007 Kia with tape on the passenger's side window, The license plate is BL9-M525.
Authorities think Shannon is armed with a 25 caliber handgun, so if you see him you are urged to not approach him, but call local law enforcement instead.
©2010 KCBD NewsChannel 11. All rights reserved.
5600 Avenue A
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KCBD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
TenantVERIFY is is a well established and reliable company offering a comprehensive Tenant Checking and Referencing Service to landlords and letting agents.
We provide a speedy, reliable and trustworthy on-line service.
The services we provide include:
- Free on-line login account which records and stores all your tenant checks
- Free downloadable tenancy application forms
- A web site which offers comprehesnive guidance on the tenant selection process
- Basic Credit Checks
- Comprehensive Checks which include referencing
- International Tenant Checks
- Company Credit Checks.
- Commercial (Business) Tenant Checks
- Guarantor Checks and Referencing
- Tenant Tracing
- Rent Guarantee Insurance
Areas covered: National UK and International
Tel: 0845 260 4421 | Email: email@example.com | web: www.tenantverify.co.uk


text:
Exit Realty
Welcome to Exit in Rapid City, the black hills Realty company and the PREMIER website for searching and finding Real Estate in Rapid City, South Dakota and the surrounding areas.
Use our property search below to find homes for sale and find a mls realtor to ask questions about any property on our multiple listing services; northern black hills MLS, southern black hills mls and the black hills MLS.
Would you like to stop in to speak to our agents? Our exit real estate office is located conveniently downtown only two blocks away from Main Street Square. 302 Main Street, Rapid City, SD
Take some time to view our community guide tab. Would you like more information about residential real estate in neighborhoods like Spearfish, Summerset, Box Elder, Piedmont, Sturgis, Hill City, and Hermosa?
Start Searching Now!
Black Hills Multiple Listing Service
Take your Black Hills property search on the go! Save our website as a mobile bookmark on your iPhone or Android as an app in order to speak to realtors, save your favorites, and more.
Don't forget to Read our Blog to find easy access information on our featured homes. These helpful blogs about real estate will give you information about the communities in the black hills including schools and their locations.
When you are ready, please feel free to contact us today!
Featured Properties more
Recently Viewed Properties
Newly Added Properties
Meet Our Professionals
605-209-2010 Cell
605-716-3948 Office
605-390-9948 Cell
605-716-3948 Office
605-209-1056 Cell
605-716-3948 Office
605-431-2383 Cell
605-716-3948 Office
605-391-5674 Cell
605-716-3948 Office
605-580-0135 Cell
605-722-3948 Office
605-390-2743 Cell
605-716-3948 Office
605-390-8623 Cell
605-716-3948 Office
605-415-6724 Cell
605-716-3948 Office
605-391-1000 Cell
605-716-3948 Office


text:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - View original article
|Look up Mind or mind in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Mind can be interpreted as the collective aspects of intellect and consciousness.
The term mind may also refer to:
|This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title.
If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.


text:
Guerilla Union wants to celebrate YOU - the fans - with a very special grand giveaway! Our lucky 2,000th follower will receive a Guerilla Union prize package featuring merch from Rock the Bells, SmokeOut, Paid Dues, and more!
Of course we're also VERY thankful for those of you who have been following us from the beginning so don't trip - you can win too! Just reblog this post for your chance to win the exact same prize package! There's no limit to the amount of times you can enter either. The more often you reblog, the better your chance to WIN! Good luck!
LADOSE - Ταινίες Τρόμου / 1.3.2013
website design / screenshot


text:
Marcus Thompson's post on Basketball | Latest updates on Sulia
Stephen Curry left room for fact he may not sign a contract extension this summer but said he wants to stay a Warrior long-term: "When you have an injury like this, you always have some doubts and some concerns when it comes to contract negotiations – especially my first go-'round at it. Whether that happens or not, I want to be here and be a part of where we're going. So it'll be great if we both met somewhere. But if not, I've got a season to play next year ... Whatever happens, happens."
Sign in with Google
Log in with LinkedIn
We see you are using an outdated version of Internet Explorer. Please either update to IE9 or switch to Firefox, Chrome, or Safari in order to properly view Sulia.


text:
Was £23.00
Now £20.70
10% Off
Save a total of £2.30
£10.35 per 100ml
Item not in stock
Standard Delivery
Click & Collect
Purifying Toning Lotion 200ml
Item No.1239539824
Pure and crystalline, Purifying Toning Lotion completes makeup removal and awakens the skin with its invigorating and regulating freshness while providing a shield against irritation and dryness.
Well-toned, the skin is clear, fresh and satiny smooth, resplendently radiant and youthful. Ideal after the Milk, this lotion can be used as a complement to the Foam for a sensation of intense freshness.
- Free gifts are while stocks last. Gift is out of stock if not added to bag & NOT valid if used with a discount promo code
Deliveries are between 8am - 6pm, Mon - Sat.
FREE if you pay with your Debenhams card
FREE delivery on all orders over £30 (normally £3.99)
Deliver to store for collection ( 160 participating stores ) FREE
Debenhams is happy to exchange or refund your purchase within 28 days providing the goods are in a fully resaleable condition (including tags) and not within the exclusion policy*. This policy does not affect your statutory rights. You can return unwanted items either by visiting your local store (the fastest way to get a refund), by arranging a courier collection or returning by post. Exclusions apply to selected products. For instructions on how to return products and information on Debenhams refund policy visit the returns and refunds section of the website.


text:
For the hapless New York Mets, things continue to get worse.
During a (semi-) rare 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, starting pitcher Jon Niese left the game with visible injury to his left, pitching shoulder. He was diagnosed with "shoulder discomfort" after the game, but as soon as he threw his 61st pitch, Niese grimaced violently and called for the dugout to be removed.
Niese has had a less-than-stellar season in 2013, and if he had previous discomfort, that could provide some explanation. His ERA has risen to 4.32 this season (3.40 in 2012), and his peripherals are all over the place, including a lower strikeout rate and a much, much higher walk rate.
Normally, shoulder injuries are the absolutely worst fear for any pitcher, as they've surpassed even elbow problems as technological advances (i.e. Tommy John surgery) have accounted for quicker elbow fixes. With that said, Niese's injury could be overplayed by his visible show of emotion, and hopefully (for Mets fans), Niese will return quickly.
As far the Mets rotation is concerned, they were currently employing a mini-version of the six-man rotation and this will clear things up a bit. Zack Wheeler will join the rotation officially by next week, and for now, Shaun Marcum and Jeremy Hefner are safe. Alas, Niese was their "number 1″ starter entering the season (before being surpassed by Matt Harvey), and they desperately need him to even feign competitiveness in the NL East.
Tags: Jon Niese New York Mets


text:
Nintendo 3DS
Question from Happynoodleboy4
How do I obtain Spotpass Puzzle Swap pieces?
It was to my understanding that one could obtain the Spotpass only pieces by going to a "Nintendo Zone" with spotpass useable. However, try as I might, I can never accomplish this feat. So could anyone give a more detailed explanation as to how to get these? I can't figure it out at all.
Top Voted Answer
You will receive them randomly over the course of time. However, It takes quite awhile, hence my first sentence.
This question has been successfully answered and closed
Submitted Answers
You don't get them from Spotpass. You can only get them from StreetPassing other people who have them.
Some people got them as one of their initial pieces.
As far as I can tell, there are no "Spotpass only" pieces. I think you have to get the pink ones from other people who got one from a Spotpass notification (which could have happened at home, if you can connect to the Internet there. No Nintendo Zone is required).
The only way to get the pink puzzle swap pieces is to tag a person who has those specific pieces, you can't buy them using play coins
Like Dampe ThePoeHunt said, it is pretty random; however, when you SpotPass a Nintendo Co. Member is how you get them.
Respond to this Question
You must be logged in to answer questions. Please use the login form at the top of this page.
Similar Questions
|How do i get new puzzle panels with spotpass?
|Does spotpass run overseas?
|Will Spotpass force you to run an update?
|What's the difference between spotpass and street pass?
|Spotpass DLC, will i get them even if the game isnt in the slot?


text:
What's New- MobiLinc Connect: Creating location variables now adheres to ISY variable naming conventions.
- Added support for CCTV Security Pro DVRs and Wirepath cameras.
- Fixed a couple of bugs that could cause MobiLinc to crash.
- Other misc bug fixes.
From our 3.21.00 Release:
Two major new features for ISY-99x series controllers:
PUSH Notifications and Geo-fence awareness!
PUSH Notifications for devices, programs, variables, and security:
Available only to MobiLinc Connect users, MobiLinc now can real-time push notifications to your iOS devices for device, program, variable, and security state changes. For example, setup a notification in MobiLinc to alert your iOS device(s) if an INSTEON device turns ON, OFF, or goes to a set percentage.
Notifications can be configured for all devices, programs, state/integer variables, and ELK security status. All messages are completely custom (user defined) in app.
- For Devices or Programs, pick your device/program and go to Advanced Options->Notifications to configure.
- For Variables, select your variable and tap "Configure Notifications"
- For ELK, go to My Settings->Security Settings->Notifications to configure area notifications.
Geo-fence Awareness:
With the new geo-fencing feature, MobiLinc is now location aware and can set a variable in the ISY indicating if your iOS device is inside (1) or outside (0) of the defined region. You can then use this variable how you see fit in your ISY programs. For example:
If your iPhone is leaving home, set the alarm and turn the inside lights off.
If your iPhone is arriving home, open the garage door, disarm area(s), and turn the inside lights on.
To get started, please follow these directions:
- Go to My Settings->Location Settings.
- Configure your region.
- Once saved, MobiLinc will write a 1 or a 0 to indicate if the iOS device is inside or outside of the region.
Geo-fencing is available on the following iOS devices:
- iPhone 4/4S/5
- iPad 2 cellular
- iPad 3/4 cellular and Wi-Fi
Other ISY specific additions:
- Added option to sort variables A-Z or by name.
- Added Option to sort ELK zones by A-Z or by number.
- Added Option to Bypass an ELK security zone by tapping on the zone name.
- Added Option to Query for Zone Voltage by tapping on the zone name.
- Added kWh to the Energy channels.
- Added Query iMeterSolo option when tapping on the iMeterSolo chart pie piece.
- FIXED: On initial setup, the thermostat heating/cooling status wasn't reflected. This is now fixed.
- FIXED: There was a bug with the iPad display and IO Linc sensor. If the sensor is a controller of a scene, if you tap that sensor, it will now execute the command for the scene. This brings the behavior in line with the iPhone/icon based control.
- FIXED: a MJPEG streaming issue with Tenvis cameras.
All Controllers:
- FREE for MobiLinc HD/iPhone users: 20 new icons for your devices/scenes/programs.
- Added additional IP Cameras.
- Bug Fixes.
App DescriptionMobiLinc Featured in National Verizon Commercial over the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday!
Also featured on ABC News
and PC Pro Magazine
-> Access your ISY-99x series controller ANYWHERE with MobiLinc Connect, the easiest way to connect with your ISY. Also supports direct ISY connections.
-> Supports Geo-fencing (ISY Only)
-> Supports PUSH Notifications (MobiLinc Connect)
-> Designed for Retina screens!
Turn your iPad into a central home automation center for the entire house!
From the intuitive and realistic thermostats, keypads, switches, and other devices, MobiLinc HD is so simple to use anyone, including your guests, can navigate even the most complex of all home automation setups with ease. If you can turn on a switch, you can use MobiLinc HD.
Realistic Interface:
Interact with your thermostat, lights, keypads, switches, scenes, and other devices as if you were standing in front of the actual device. Press and hold the switch to fade a device or scene. Double tap the switch to turn the device or scene instantly on. Tap the thermostat to change temperature and operation modes.
Touch Note:
MobiLinc HD comes with a message center feature called Touch Note. Using your finger, leave a message on the home screen for a family member or loved one. To clear, use a two finger swipe across the screen or shake the iPad. Touch Note can be disabled under Settings.
MobiLinc supports the following controllers:
- All ISY Series Controllers from Universal Devices (including Z-Wave).
- SmartLinc 2412N Firmware Version 3.x.
- PowerLinc 2414 USB or Serial.
MobiLinc HD Plug-Ins:
- IP Cameras. Supports over 200 IP Camera Manufacturers. See http://mobilinc.com for a complete list. RTSP (H.264/MPEG4/Sound), JPEG, MJPEG, and Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls supported.
- ELK Security panel. Arm/disarm areas, control outputs, and see zone status. Requires the ISY-ELK plug-in.
- Resource Manager (ISY Only) Turn any device or scene into a custom timer or self-monitored energy manager.
MobiLinc HD Features:
- Supports MobiLinc Connect (ISY Only).
- PUSH Notifications on device, program, variable, security changes (MobiLinc Connect Only).
- Geo-fencing (ISY Only).
- Customizable backgrounds. You can use your own pictures!
- Graphical Real-Device Interaction.
- Touch Note.
- Username and password authentication.
- Works over Wi-Fi and cellular connections.
- Multiple Profile Support.
- Wi-Fi auto-discover and sync with ISY or SmartLinc.
- Real-time device and program status.
- Control all of your INSTEON and X10 Devices.
- Thermostat, Irrigation, and Garage Door support. (ISY and SmartLinc Only)
- Weather Support. (ISY Only)
- Program support. Execute program commands and see program status in real-time. (ISY Only)
- Folder Support. (ISY and SmartLinc Only)
- Energy Support. (ISY-994i Only. Historical energy data access requires subscription.)
- Supports up to 1024 INSTEON or X10 Devices.
- Supports up to 1024 Scenes.
- Supports up to 1024 Programs. (ISY Only)
- Transfer Settings and Plug-Ins to another MobiLinc app via Wi-Fi.
MobiLinc HD Requirements:
- iPad OS 5.0 or later
- iPhone/Touch OS 5.0
- One of the following INSTEON Controllers:
- Universal Devices ISY Series (v2.7.0 and later w/2413S PLM or ZWave Dongle).
- SmartLinc Firmware Version 3.x.
- PowerLinc Controller 2414U or 2414S w/SDM 3.08.
MobiLinc HD on iPhone/iPod Touch:
- When running MobiLinc HD on the iPhone or iPod touch, MobiLinc HD operates as MobiLinc Pro.
- http://www.mobilinc.com
- All screenshots were taken while connected to ISY-994i with the Weather and ELK module installed.
- MobiLinc HD Web Commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FGK4m4v26A
- Geo-fence and Push Configuration: http://youtu.be/9-N-8Go016I
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MobiLinc
- YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MobileIntSolutions
- Support: http://forum.mobilinc.com
App Changes
March 12, 2014 New version 4.00.02
March 07, 2014 New version 4.00.01
March 02, 2014 New version 4.00.00
September 22, 2013 New version 3.21.03
June 11, 2013 New version 3.21.01
May 26, 2013 New version 3.21.00
February 18, 2011 Initial Release


text:
One of my all time favorite dips just so happens to be made up of some pretty expensive ingredients – the main ingredient being crab meat. While imitation crab meat is really no comparison to the real thing, I knew I had to find a recipe that could utilize this knock-off crab meat without TASTING like knock-off crab meat.
My quest, like almost every food-related task I take one, began on Pinterest with a general search for "crab dip recipe". I found dozens of recipes, but none included imitation crab meat. I was afraid to substitute imitation for the real thing in those recipes because I was confident that the results would be less than satisfactory. That's when I knew I had to just throw some ingredients in the bowl and see what happened.
Here are the results…
- 1 lb imitation crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay, or similar, seasoning
- a few shakes of cayenne pepper {for heat}
- 1 lb imitation crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 1 Tbs Old Bay
- a few shakes of cayenne pepper
- Place your imitation crab meat in a blender and pulse until broken down into tiny pieces {I'd say 6-10 pulses}. You want all the large pieces to be broken apart, but not have the whole thing turn to paste.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse a few more times until well blended.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
- ** Alternative: You could also finely chop the imitation crab meat. In a separate bowl, completely combine the cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, Old Bay, and cayenne pepper. Fold in the finely chopped imitation crab meat, serve, and enjoy!
GabriellePin It


text:
Sarah Weiner, Executive Director
Sarah has worked side by side with the sustainable food movement's founders and visionaries across the globe, from Italy to England to Washington D.C. She maintains a special focus on bringing passionate young people into the movement. As the Director of Communication for the Slow Food International Office in Bra, Italy, Sarah wrote The Slow Food Companion, the official overview of the Slow Food movement now in its fourth edition and translated into eight languages. Travelling and translating for Slow Food Founder Carlo Petrini around the world created a unique immersion in the sustainable food movement. Subsequently, Sarah worked in the office of Alice Waters, where she developed an internship program and co-wrote the proposal for creating Slow Food Nation. After raising $400,000 in seed capital, she became the first employee of the largest sustainable food event in America. As its Content Director, Sarah oversaw the Slow Food Nation Marketplace and Slow on the Go in the Civic Center, and organized renowned food artisans in the Bay Area to create the Taste Pavilions at Fort Mason showcasing thousands of the country's best foods. Following Slow Food Nation, Sarah worked in Washington, D.C. to create Art.Food.Hope on behalf of Alice Waters. In 2009, Sarah moved to Bristol, England, and produced the Soil Association's Organic Food Festival 2009 for 20,000 people and 150 organic farmers.
Sarah Weiner in the Press
Dominic Phillips, Executive Producer
Dominic has been responsible for large-scale productions such as Slow Food Nation, the largest sustainable food festival in the U.S.A. with 85,000 people attending 80 distinct outdoor and indoor events. His passion is in utilizing events to build community that last well beyond when the last marquee is taken down. Dominic Phillips is the founder and president of Dominic Phillips Event Marketing (DPEM), a full-service event marketing, design, and production company founded in 2004. DPEM has become a pioneer in sustainable events, implementing "zero-waste" policies, carbon offsets, and other sustainable best practices into its creative process.
Dominic Phillips in the Press
Aine Morris, UK Projects Director
Aine brings over seven years of communication and project management experience to her work with sustainable food systems in the U.K. After setting-up Sheffield's first organic lunch-box scheme in 2003, she moved to Slow Food International headquarters in Italy to study at the ground-breaking University of Gastronomic Sciences. While based in Italy Aine had the opportunity to travel with Slow Food Founder Carlo Petrini and represent the role of young people in creating a healthy, sustainable future for the planet. Aine has spoken publicly to promote the sustainable food agenda in the European Parliament and as a keynote speaker at other international conferences. As a founding member of Slow Food's Youth Food Movement she has been responsible for developing Slow Food's international youth outreach program, which has active chapters in over 15 countries worldwide. In 2008 she coordinated youth participation at the international bi-annual meeting of world food communities, Terra Madre. Same 1,300 young people were brought from countries around the world to participate in four days of conferences, workshops, exchange, and innovation. Aine is currently working on developing content for Terra Madre 2010. Aine returned to the U.K. in 2009 to work as Director of Marketing for the Soil Association's Organic Food Festival, which welcomed 20,000 visitors over three days. Aine is excited to be returning to the UK to continue developing a range of projects and events with a focus on educational outreach and community generation. She is also a mother, vegetable grower, and fermentation enthusiast.
Waverley Aufmuth, Managing Director, Good Food Merchants Guild
Waverley's interest in food stems from when she was first put to work pulling weeds in her father's garden. From there she was promoted to pickling assistant and, after attending the California Culinary Academy, worked as a Pastry Chef where she learned firsthand the challenges of forging a sustainable food system. Waverley moved to Spain to continue her culinary education before earning her Master's Degree in Food Culture at NYU, where her study of Mexican cuisine and communities in California culminated in her graduate thesis on the meaning of the Mission Burrito to San Franciscans.
Having returned to the Bay Area, Waverley joined Seedling Projects for the 2013 Good Food Awards Blind Tasting and Awards season, before a stint with boutique PR & Marketing agency Andrew Freeman & Co. where she delved deeply into the world of public relations as a restaurant publicist. She is thrilled to rejoin Seedling Projects to lead the growth and development of the Good Food Merchants Guild.
Hannah Robie, Outreach & Communications Intern
Hannah is a Northern California native who transplanted to the Bay Area in order to attend UC Berkeley. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in the History of Art she began working as a Studio Assistant for an established Bay Area Figurative artist, wherein she found herself most inspired by crossover between the art and food world. Simultaneous work for a local artisanal creamery founded by two Chez Panisse alumni fueled Hannah's passion for food, fostered through membership in the Student Food Collective and Cal Cooking Club. The creamery drew Hannah more deeply into the local, sustainable food industry through involvement in weekly Berkeley Farmer's Markets and through hands-on experience preparing the superior products created with seasonal, local, and sustainable ingredients. Following this exposure to good food, Hannah began volunteering at The Edible Schoolyard located at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. It was here that she found a community of inspiring people dedicated to teaching Farm to Table practices to the nation's youth, and here that she decided firmly to pursue a career furthering the breadth and reach of the sustainable food movement.
Natalie Lovelace, Outreach & Communications Intern
Natalie is a Bay Area native who is studying Environmental Studies with a minor in Food Systems at the University of Vermont. In 2011, she participated in a program called "Farm Academy" at Hidden Villa Farm where she learned the principles of small-scale, organic farming. She loved eating the fresh produce that was just harvested and being involved in the transparent process from farm to table. After conducting a project on freeganism for a course at UVM, Natalie also became determined to reduce food waste. To remedy food waste in her dorm, she established a composting system as well as an online Food Share page where residents could share food they no longer wanted. In her free time, Natalie enjoys exploring quirky neighborhoods, hiking anywhere with a view, and trying new recipes. She is thrilled to be working with others at Seedling Projects who are passionate about transforming our current food system into one that is local and sustainable.
Drew Pawlan, Outreach & Communications Intern
Drew is a Sonoma County native and as of this recent May, a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. As the journey of college started in his freshmen year, he started contributing work towards many facets involving food. Whether it was mentoring and teaching nutrition and the promotion of good food choices with elementary and middle-school children through Cooking on the Hillside or curriculum development and teaching college-aged students in an award-winning school program OrangeWrap, he made it a mission to create positive efforts towards developing a better food mentality to those the surrounding community. His passion for acquiring and relaying good food knowledge continued further at and away from Syracuse University, some of which included; studying abroad in Florence of Italy through the Syracuse University program, attending the most recent Salone Del Gusto Terra Madre of Slow Food in Turin of Italy, lending a helping hand at the Redwood Empire Food Bank, bussing for the front-of-the-house staff of Graziano's Italian Restaurant in Petaluma, serving as a Marketing and Property Management Intern for The Barlow and as a Farm-Hand Intern for Sonoma County Poultry Liberty Ducks. Drew is looking forward to contributing more work towards promoting messages of good food and instilling its benefits to build a better, healthy, and just environment throughout America.
Katherine Harris, Outreach & Communications Intern
Katherine Harris is a Northern California native and recent graduate of Middlebury College. At home in the Bay Area, she has helped to manage the incentive program for low-income consumers at the East Palo Alto Farmers Market and to develop the social media presence for Amour Patisserie in Los Gatos. As an International and Global Studies major with a regional specialization in Latin America and a disciplinary focus in Political Science, Katherine spent one year studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During this time, she lived with a host family that managed a restaurant on the ground floor of her apartment building and also started a food blog documenting her gastronomic adventures in the city. Back at school in Vermont, Katherine produced infographics as part of her work for a Food Geographies course on topics such as the 2013 version of the Farm Bill and a breakdown of food waste generated in the on-campus dining halls. She is happy to have supported local producers, chefs and farmers through the Vermont Farm Network and credits her time in the Green Mountain State for helping her develop a love for cheese. She comes to the Seedling Projects team excited to begin her professional career and to gain experience at the intersection of food, sustainability, education and event planning.
Natalie Hunter, Outreach & Communications Intern
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Natalie has loved food and cooking since she could stand on a chair and reach the counter to help her family in the kitchen. Soon after starting school at San Francisco State University she found a strong passion for learning about agriculture and the dynamic food systems of people and communities around the world. Transferring schools and finishing her undergraduate degree at UC Davis in the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program allowed her this academic focus while supporting her desire to travel and learn about these topics on a global scale. Through an internship with the California agricultural non-profit, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), and her experience working in the restaurant industry over the past two years, Natalie has realized the importance of sustainably grown food in a variety of settings. After visiting and volunteering on farms here in California as well as in Central and South America she has also developed a strong respect for the people behind our food. With these experiences in mind, she plans to cook, grow, travel and work however necessary to help bring nutritious food, grown in respectful, fair conditions, to everyone.
Kira Hamilton, Outreach & Communications Intern
A San Diego native, Kira moved to the Midwest in 2004 to study philosophy at the University of Chicago. After finishing college, she worked in academic publishing while volunteering for various organizations in the sustainable food movement, including farmers' cooperatives and food banks. Seeking to integrate her growing interest in the sustainable food movement with her career, she spent a year in Italy earning a master's degree in food culture and communication at the University of Gastronomic Sciences. There, she learned more about writing, photography, and marketing along with taking classes on the history, anthropology, economics, and philosophy of food–and doing plenty of food and wine tastings, both formal and informal. Now she's excited to move back to California, unpack her books and home-brewing kit, and work on the Good Food Awards blind tastings this fall.


text:
Acrylic on wood panel.
Original is available for sale here:
To add items to your wishlist, simply click the "Add to Wishlist" link from any product page.
Don't see Wishlist items you've previously added? Create an account or login now on all devices to sync your Wishlist.
by Karen Hallion Illustrations
Skins are thin, easy-to-remove, vinyl decals for customizing your laptop . Skins are made from a patented material that eliminates air bubbles and wrinkles for easy application.