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George Washington had been a non-contested favorite for president and had never campaigned for the job. In 1796, the first election after Washington announced he would not run for a third term, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson squared off as the leading contenders, but carried on Washington's tradition of not actively campaigning. Adams beat Jefferson by just three electoral votes, and the stage was set for viscious battle next time. In the 1800 rematch between Adams and Jefferson, and the newly forming parties that each represented, the gloves came off with both sides launching into hard-core campaiging for the first time.
All the tricks and tactics of partisan warfare that have become the hallmark of American elections were born. Before this election, the parties were merely informal networks and presidential administrations were bipartisan; after this election, the two-party system had been set in stone and all of the regrettable effects of bitter partisanship the Founders had warned of, and tried so hard to fend off, had been set in motion. This election shaped all future lines of battle in American politics.
The audiobook tells the story of that tumultuous, year-long campaign, vividly conveying the heady and overheated spirit of the times and bringing the personalities of the leading players vividly to life.
©2007 Edward J. Larson; (P)2007 Simon and Schuster Inc.
"In this absorbing, brisk account, Larson re-creates the dramatic presidential race of 1800...an invaluable study of a crucial chapter in the lives of the founding fathers: and of the nation." (Publishers Weekly)
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Pleasent to listen to.
This book details the struggles concerning the elections of 1800. Ironically, I found many parallels with present day politics. The "Federalist" who believed in big government and central power in a sort of monarchical government against the 'republicans' or "anti-federalist" that where big supporters of the original intent of the Constitution, de-centralized government doing battle. This fits the narrative we see today where the two factions are "Big Government" Republicans and Democrats and the smaller government "republicans" (emphasis on the lowercase 'r') which has members of more "traditional" Democrats and Republicans.
The book covers the elections of 1800 where John Adams (2nd President) seek re-election. However the current Vice President (Thomas Jefferson) also seeks his first win as POTUS. The most interesting information in this book is how two men could have been allies and come together to create the Declaration of Independence yet be so diametrically different in their respective visions for the country. Truth be told, I find it fascinating that so soon after winning are independence from the Crown, that John Adams would be the impetus for the Alien and Sedition acts. Ironically, the President and the House were protected from criticism, but the Vice President (Thomas Jefferson), was not protected.
As you all know, Adams was unsuccessful in retaining a second term as President and was succeeded by Thomas Jefferson which served two terms as President. After their rivalry, Jefferson and Adams remained in contact via mail and talked about religion, politics, to name a few.
It is difficult to ascertain a particular agenda or ideology from the writer. This is important to me as I like to form my own opinions. With that said, the author did take certain liberties and stated "FACTS" that in my opinion where not exactly facts. The one that comes to mind is, that of Jefferson being a deist.
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Pears are one of the few fruits that improve in flavor and texture after they're picked. The sweetness of the pear slices balances the tangy vinaigrette and sharp cheese in this colorful salad.
6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup salad, 2 teaspoons goat cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons walnuts)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 small ripe red Bartlett pear, thinly sliced
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
Prep: 6 Minutes
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Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
Combine spinach and pear in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over spinach mixture; toss gently to combine. Arrange spinach mixture evenly on plates. Top evenly with goat cheese and walnuts.
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Calories 115
Fat 8.6 g
Satfat 2 g
Protein 3.1 g
Carbohydrate 8.3 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 106 mg
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As Kentucky's championship celebration from Bourbon Street to Lexington drew to an end, baseball's Opening Day debuted this past weekend. In between the taste of alcohol in N'awlins and smell of hot dogs filling the lazy summer days at the ballpark, the Los Angeles Dodgers are now relevant again thanks to one of the city's own original caretakers: Magic Johnson. He became the first African-American owner of a MLB team and instantly the face of one of the most iconic franchises in sports history.
Unlike His Airness' whack track record running the Charlotte Bobcats, Magic Johnson is determined to make the $2 billion investment translate into perennial World Series success for the Dodgers. When Magic sold his 105 Starbucks franchises along with his 4.5 percent stake of his Showtime Lakers for a combined $100 million in 2010, one knew he was up to something bigger and better soon. We just didn't know at the time exactly what his next move would be. After flirtations with his hometown Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors and the pipe dream of bringing the NFL back to L.A., he seized the opportunity to hit a home run and honor the values of Jackie Robinson when he broke the color barrier nearly 70 years ago.
Moreover, Magic Johnson's ownership of the Dodgers represents his humility, business acumen and friendly personality that any city and fan base would embrace. Players don't have to possess a cold-blooded disposition like Jordan or his game-winning jumpers to own a team some day. With so many cats going broke like Antoine Walker, Magic sheds light once again on what it takes to be successful after one's playing days.
These next five players come from a similar cloth as Magic; and would make great owners for any professional sports franchise.
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Yea, he's been out the league for five years now. But so what?
Since his flattop days as Butch McRae in Blue Chips, Penny Hardaway has maintained a well-liked reputation in the public eye. Despite the numerous injuries that cut his career too short, basketball fans and sneakerheads have a distinct reverence for him that other retired superstars lack. Most players just fade into the shadows and are never heard of again. Penny, however, has recently made strides back into the mainstream. With All-Star Weekend in Orlando this season, it's been a natural and gradual reemergence for one of the all-time greats.
In order to be a great owner, a player needs to understand what it takes to build a winning team and be a part of it. That Blue Chips acting gig proved to be the initial signs of what greatness looks like. Apparently, Penny's hoop skills were not outshined by playing as one of the protagonists in the film.
"Shaq and I had hit off so well, the chemistry so great, that big man coach Pete Newell — God rest his soul — he was telling Shaq, 'You need this guy in Orlando with you,'" said Penny to us here at Dime in an exclusive interview a few months ago.
The first basketball movie that actually let real basketball players act as basketball players set the stage for a real little man/big man combo to develop into a fearsome duo right from the jump. The time they shared together there immediately sparked the Orlando Magic to a 167-79 combined record and an Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals appearance to show for it. This brief three-year run showed how to build a contender with two superstars instantly. For his part, Penny dropped better stats virtually each season during that span. Whether it was points (16.0, 20.9, and 21.7), field-goal percentage (47, 51, and 51 percent), dimes (6.6, 7.2, and 7.1), or overall PER impact (17.4, 20.8, and 24.6), he brought it every night and made everyone better in the process.
As the Magic quickly climbed up the ranks, they only scratched the surface of their potential. Everything was in place for them to continue to rule the league throughout the mid '90s like Biggie and Tupac did the rap game. Of course, it's normal for anyone to wonder what could've been had Shaq not dipped to Hollywood, but particularly for Penny himself.
"I was crushed! I thought that we would at least have one championship, I thought multiple…things would have definitely gone different with Shaq staying around and not leaving," said Penny as he reminisced further on those glory days.
Besides the familiarization of a winning team environment, owners have a duty — or should make it a high priority at least — to grasp the culture of the community and give back at the most grassroots level. Those that neglect or dismiss this important responsibility are bound to alienate their entire fan base. Just ask Los Angelinos about Frank McCourt or New Orleanians about George Shinn. Penny, though, has long had an affinity and passion to lend a helping hand to his native Memphis.
This past year Penny returned back to his middle school to coach kids as a favor for a friend who was battling cancer. He took this opportunity to instill values of education and self-confidence in these kids' lives. It's one thing for kids to cop his kicks still and recognize him because of them; it's another for these same kids to see firsthand how he genuinely cares about them through spending the time he did.
"I wanted to make sure they understood that education is more than sports. A lot of these kids go from home to home to live. I had to make sure they're doing their homework, make sure they're going to class, and make sure they're not sleeping in class. It's all to make them know that I do care," said Penny in a recent CNN profile.
Some of the coaching Penny preached sounded like this: "Don't use not having a father as an excuse. There are a lot of people who came out of adverse situations and made it. Use it as motivation. Use it to drive you."
And how did these kids feel about him?
"Penny loves me. And I love him," said Robert Washington, the team's star who posted a stat-line of 23 points, 17 rebounds, and five blocks per game, all while, most impressively, he increased his GPA from a 2.0 to 2.9 with Penny on the sidelines.
If Michael Heisley were to ever seriously consider selling the Grizzlies, he should look no further than in Memphis' own prodigal son. All Penny has to do is tell Nike to produce some more Lil' Penny ads and it's money in the bank.
After going through The Decision, 'Melo-Drama, and the ongoing after-effects of The Indecision, Chris Paul's exit from The Big Easy to Lob City remains the lone standard of how a superstar can exercise his right to play elsewhere in a professional and respectful fashion.
Whether it's LeBron, 'Melo, or Dwight, their collective inability to handle their respective situations appropriately demonstrated an absent sense of real leadership and ownership (All of them are still struggling with these missing traits as this season has progressed.) Despite all the money and power they have inherited — rightfully or not — they do not seem as ideal prospective owners after retirement as much as CP3 does.
When the media swarmed Paul to find out the inevitable, he steadfastly kept the same stance and maintained whatever conversations he had private.
"I don't think about it, to tell you the truth. I'm just ready to get out here and compete and hoop. This is what I do. I love it. I have a very tight circle and they know this whole lockout thing's been driving me nuts, so I'm just happy to get out on the court and compete," said CP during training camp this season as a Hornet.
CP was committed to his previous squad through thick and thin. He understood the dynamics of the team would be in flux without an owner in place, leading to personnel losses like David West. He let the people behind-the-scenes do their jobs throughout the process rather than placing himself at the center of the unnecessary hoopla. As a player, Paul knew what he could control then and didn't waver to express his dedication to the Hornets.
"Right now my position is to win a championship right here in New Orleans," said CP at the time.
Paul's foresight as a point guard surely played a role on how he handled his situation. This same foresight is what will make him a great owner one day. As much as he would've liked to remain a Hornet for life, it wasn't his fault that David Stern is calling the shots there with a vacant ownership. That alone provided too much uncertainty for him to sign long-term. Perhaps, though, the vision that is most impressive was him realizing the vast basketball upside he could have with Earthquake Blake and the Clippers, of all teams.
Free agents and marquee players routinely dissed the Clippers as a real opportunity because they had Donald Sterling and his bigoted and penny-pinching ways. There was no way LeBron was ever going to seriously consider the Clips during his summer 2010 courtship as long as Sterling was around. Yet Paul saw past what most people believe is the worst owner in sports. Now this foresight and audacity has placed the Clippers as a virtual lock to play in, and possibly host, an opening round playoff series.
Back in N'awlins, however, Chris Paul won't soon be forgotten. He is still dedicated to the elementary afterschool program he started with Chase Bank to donate $1 million in funding. Prior to his return game, CP made sure to pay this school a visit and the impressions he has left remain priceless.
"I think he truly had a genuine commitment to the people and fans of New Orleans. Although the business side of things can lead us in different directions, he was coming from his heart. When he repaved parks basketball parks and redid parks, when he invested in our program, his commitment was truly from his heart," said the program's director Korbin Johnson.
CP shared how he felt about coming back to play in the Big Easy with ESPN's J.A. Adande: "I still love that city. I always will. It's going to be crazy to be a different uniform, especially playing against them. I'm so emotionally attached to the city and that team."
Paul is forever engrained in New Orleans like Lil Wayne's The Carter II and is at the forefront of what's next in LA like Kendrick Lamar's upcoming album Good Kid in a Mad City. So Mike Jordan might want to fall back from owning, and give the keys to the Bobcats to CP3 soon.


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I have recently been asked by a client for the ability to compare different versions of the same model. When I was asked to do this I scratched my head ans said "Oookkk" not really know why and how I was going to do this.
When I started this I asked myself, why would we want to compare models?
-To show the power of BIM. (vague but an answer)
-To see what objects had been deleted in the model (getting a little more to the point)
-To see what objects had changed in the model (getting a little more to the point)
-To see what objects were new in the model (getting a little more to the point)
-To see if the model is following the office standards (Using compare to help with model QC, hmm)
In my research I came across this article written by David light. In this article he wrote back in 2009 he explained different ways to compare models. David talked about using the Autodesk Revit Model Compare add in tool, as well as using Autodesk's Design Review, and using Adobe Acrobat. Even though the article was written about 6 years ago it is still applicable today in 2015, but now there are a few more process as well. Today we can use Navis Works to compare models. See Navis works link to see how to do it. The Cad Technology Center (CTC) has a model compare tool which I recently talked a little about. CTC Revit Express Tools:Model Compare
Using Autodesk Design Review, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and or Blue Beam Revu all works the same way. These programs really aren't comparing models they are comparing two different 2d documents. Don't think I'm belittling this at all. Comparing the 2d information is extremely import. Having a program highlight and show you what has changed between different versions of the same documents saves a lot of time in finding the changes, good or bad.
CTC's Model Compare and the Autodesk Model Compare tools are similar in how they work. Both programs look at the databases of multiple models and look for items that are different. CTC's Model Compare takes a snapshot of the Revit Data base and puts it into a small XML like file, while Autodesk's Model Compare requires you to open both version of the model to compare the models. Both the CTC and Autodesk Model Compare addin's create reports that can be brought into Excel. These data centric reports have a lot of information, and generally a lot more information than I would generally use.
Within Navisworks there are two workflows to compare the models. The first method is to use the model compare function within Navis works that works like comparing 2d PDF's,see this Navis works link to see how to do it.. The other method is to overlay multiple models on top of one anther. One of the benefits of Navis works is that you can insert multiple files into the same Navis works project. This functionality allows you to insert different version of a model and overlay the models to see the difference graphically. One the different models are in the Navis works project you can change the color of an entire inserted model, not just individual modeled objects. This workflow of overlaying the models I got from one of the engineers I work with at Bridger & Paxton consulting Engineers, who knows Navis works a hole heck of a lot better then I do. Reference Model Compare by Mathew Miller.
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The big move is complete, so today, I have gotten myself back on line.
I have brought some Irises with me, so I will see if it is possible to
raise some here. I have brought some Iris pseudacorus (species and
varieties), Louisiana Irises, Japanese Irises, a couple of Siberians, the
species Iris tridentata, and a few reblooming TB Irises.
A neighbor a couple of blocks away has some Louisianas, but I am not
sure if they are "named." Yesterday, I saw several large clumps of Iris
pseudacorus growing in Lecanto, which is a good 20 miles south of here.
Some of the garden centers here are selling Neomerica, but I am still
not convinced that they are totally hardy here, so for the time being, mine
will stay in pots. I have seen both the purple/white bicolor and the
yellow Walking Irises for sale.
Today, it rained a little over an inch. This rain was much needed
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Steve, I would love to have some. For anyone interested I have tons of
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Subject: Irradiation, Peltandra and non-aroid seed
As we'd expect, the possibility of the US postal service irradiating mail
and its potential effect on seeds and plants in that mail is popping up on
list after list, at least those which are botanically oriented.
I don't know the answer, and I suspect that the information about what
might be done is still so vague that no one else really does either. One
person on another list suggested that, based on numbers she had for doses
used to irradiate food for preservation versus doses used to induce
mutations in seeds, the required dose to kill bacteria was far less than
what seeds could survive. But it was an apples-to-oranges comparison both
in type of radiation and organism, and things vary wildly in how much
radiation they can tolerate. The classic example is the cockroach, which
is often touted as being able to take many times the equivalent of a human
lethal dose with no ill effects. (Of course, they can apparently tolerate
air pressures as low as the surface of Mars, too.)
Regarding Peltandra seeds, I can be more definitive, at least as to P.
virginica. I potted up a few that were germinating in the pods this
afternoon, and tossed the rest into the refridgerator. The berries are
indeed very dark green to purple-black on the exposed surface, often
shading into green farther "down" the berry (toward the attachment point).
I have a few extra, actually, and would be happy to send them to someone
who would like to try this very hardy aquatic (well, I collected them from
plants standing in several inches of slowly moving water; I don't know how
much less water they will tolerate). I probably have enough to send some
to 3 or 4 people, if that many are interested. (Please reply OFF LIST if
interested; it'll save me time. I've been told it is critical not to let
these dry out at all, so I'm cautious about mailing them out of the US.
But if you're sure your customs people won't care about them coming in
wet, I don't mind trying.)
I've not forgotten those of you I promised seeds of Magnolia tripetala and
Hedychium hasseltii. The hedychium did set several pods, more than
previously, and I'm waiting for them to ripen.
I've also got a couple of spare Sauromatum (Typhonium) venosum seed heads
which I'll be glad to send someone who doesn't mind cleaning them
themselves. As with the Peltandra, I suspect that limits sending them
outside the US, but if you tell me your sure it's OK where you live, I'll
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D-Day, 6 June 1944
History D-Day Reports Broadcast on BBC RadioThe Normandy invasion aimed to establish the Allied armies in German-occupied Europe. Operation Overlord, as it was called, was the largest amphibious operation in history. The initial landing was on 6 June 1944 and after hard fighting, the Allied breakout occurred in late July.
Visit the BBC D-Day Homepage here
Listen to the historic reports on the BBC here
Allied land forces that saw combat in Normandy on 6 June came from Canada, the Free French Forces, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In the weeks following the invasion, Polish forces also participated, as well as contingents from Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. Most of the above countries also provided air and naval support, as did the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the Royal Norwegian Navy.
The Normandy invasion began with overnight parachute and glider landings, massive air attacks, naval bombardments, early morning amphibious landings on five beaches codenamed Juno, Gold, Omaha, Utah, and Sword and during the evening the remaining elements of the parachute divisions landed. The "D-Day" forces deployed from bases along the south coast of England, the most important of these being Portsmouth.
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BBC, Special Section on Overlord and D-Day
Juno Beach Centre, The Canadian WWII Museum in Normandy
The Royal Navy & Operation Neptune
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Your hands which fit my own in perfect sync
are warm and inviting in their embrace.
Your eyes leave me without a thought to think
except of comfort I find in this place.
And for all the tears I have ever shed,
the love you gives is greater than their whole.
And every gentle word your lips have said
has found a sanctuary in my soul.
So there they bloom like roses in the sun
and grow to define who I am to be
and every kiss of yours compares to none,
each a reminder of the joy in me.
So tell me now down which path shall we go?
I'll follow you, for you are all I know.
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A while back, I tried a couple of sonnets unimaginatively (and perhaps pretentiously) titled: I. and II. I'd be interested in your honest opinion.
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10 Blogs with Great White Space Design Today
White Space Design For Your Blog To Stand Out
Do you feel more at home when you visit a blog or website that has plenty of white space design? White space is also known as negative space. It makes it easier on your eyes when scanning a page whether in print or online.
Many advertisers try to cram a lot of info into their advertisements both in print and online thinking they want to use every inch to spend their money wisely. In reality they are not! Over the 20+ years I've spent working in marketing and advertising I've seen this over and over again. Can you add this to our ad? Can you put in one more sentence without increasing the size of the ad?
White space is an investment for advertisers and content publishers as readers will likely spend more time reading their content either online or in print. It makes it so much easier to readers to see the copy clearly.
I find myself more at home reading blogs with white space and spending more time on them. If I land on one that is overly cluttered I will not stay. That would include several pop-ups as well. It is too confusing to try to read! Have you ever had that happen to you?
10 Blogs with Great White Space Design
Dukeo – Stephen at Dukeo is back and I loved his new design. It's fresh and easy to read with plenty of white space.
Basic Blog Tips – Ms. Ileane has changed her look as well at her blog. She used to have more things crowded on the sidebars and her posts now have a shorter width. This makes her posts more pleasing on the eyes.
Hot Blog Tips – I hadn't visited Brian's blog in a while and was surprised to see how different it looked – and it too was neater and easier to read with the use of white space.
Shade of Info via Andrew Warner – This blog has a nice fresh white space look and feel to it. I also love the look of the typeface and size of the typeface. Sure makes it easy to read!
Byte of Data – I came by this blog in researching blogs with white space. This blog is extremely clean especially in the header and the blue color stands out against the white.
Blogn with Meghan – I found this new blog by Meghan via using Just Retweet. I landed on a very clean looking blog that I had to include this one on my list here of blogs with clean white space design.
Barbara Charles – Barbara Charles had updated her blog a few months ago and it's so refreshing to land there and experience all the white space design and crisp typeface. It makes it so much easier and enjoyable to read.
Flying the Nest – I found this travel blog via Bloglovin. It has beautiful white space along with large photos. This blog is by an Australian couple who travel the world.
Just Like A Fine Wine – Brenda has come up with more white space in her latest theme and a blog that has a multi niche category. That is not an easy task with a multi niche blog category. Those blogs tend to have the least amount of white space.
Living on the Fault Lines – I discovered this blog via Irish Carters blog. Not only did I discover the white space design but an important blog to help others who have experienced the loss of loved ones through suicide.
What Other Designs Makes Blogs Look Pleasing to the Eyes?
Websites Color – The colors that are used on a website can make a difference in how a blog or website looks. The colors can even determine how much money it will make! Ever wonder why Victoria Secrets is in Pink? Ladies purchase more when they see pink.
Websites Font – The font size can truly make a difference in how longer a reader will stick around. Older readers really need a larger font size as well as an easy to read style front. Verdana, Trebuchet MS and the serif font Georgia are considered easy to read on computer screens.
Are you using white space design on your blog or do you crowd your sidebars and footers with ads and other materials?
Is it a big turn off for you if you visit a crowded website or blog? I"d love to know via comments!
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43 Responses to 10 Blogs with Great White Space Design Today
Lisa, thanks for sharing…!
Actually, I'm currently using free of "Humen themse". I am not really appreciate with that same because the low contrast and white make my readers a bit hard in reading. I got some compliant about that.
I have purchase KlEO premium theme, but I'm not able to use that because my hosting service is a bit slow thus I need to change my hosting service first.
Thanks for sharing some ideas to make better designation of white space of our blog. I think that some time white space is not really important. I love Basic Blog Tips theme.
Have nice weekend..
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Great collection of sites — many of which I've visited and read. Congrats on your blog and the awesome community/engagement you have going on here!
Hi, Lisa,
What a great topic for discussion. I'm so glad that you put a lot of importance on the blog design having plenty of white space. For me, it's a must-have!
In fact, about a year ago I met someone who was offering website design services whose own blog was a horrible example of the "whitespace rule" so his services didn't look very appealing, and it seemed as if he was a 'hypocrite.'
You've listed some gems, and I appreciate many of these blog owners and their blog designs with plenty of whitespace. However, I need to check out a few like Living on the Fault Lines. I had never heard of this before, so thanks for the heads up!
Hope you can have a relaxing weekend, and that the weather is great for you.
Take care,
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Hi Lisa,
I would love to know more about the colors and what are the best ones to use. : ) I use alot of purple in my site because it is a spiritually calming color.
I struggle with this because I clean up my website and then within just a few months its back cluttered again.
Thanks for the info.
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Nice Post Lisa ! Good Work And yes using the Right White backgrounds theme is really good for reader and dont harshes them 😉
Thanks for sharing your thoughts !
Hi Lisa,
As you may know, I just redesigned my site very recently. I went for clean, easy and chose a color pallet that was bold but nicely done.
The content area is all white, but the background uses a grey. Mixed with the oranges and reds that brand with my logo instill confidence and trust.
But you are so right… the site still has to be clean and easy to read. Clutter is a serious problem on many sites and are a major distraction.
Thanks for writing about this issue. I will be sharing it as many to read your wise words in this post!
~ Don Purdum
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Hi Lisa
This is the biggest benefit of sharing a list post where one finds at least a few new things as I found a few blogs quite new to me as obviously it is hard to keep eye on all because of millions of blogs in blogosphere. So thanks for sharing this amazing list.
I fully agree with you that white space offers a sense of relief while reading a post with a huge content of text and images.
Have a nice rest of the week.
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Great examples Lisa and I love Barbara's new theme too.
As Sherryl had said, we are both searching for new themes. Ready to turn in the old and start with some new. It's been awhile now since I've had an update and boy am I ever ready.
I like Dukeo's new look as well as Ileane's too. I don't think you can go wrong when you keep it clean and simple.
Thanks for sharing these, just more to go through to see if one catches my eye. 😉
Hope you're doing well.
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Hi Lisa,
Thank you so much for including Byte Of Data in your list of 'white space design blogs' – I was totally surprised!
I hope your readers can appreciate what you are saying about white space and not making things cluttered on their web pages. I'm using the Focusblog Theme from Thrive Themes and I'm very pleased with it.
You've introduced me to a few more sites I'm not familiar with so I shall go and investigate now 😆
– David
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Hey Lisa,
Having a lot of white space is definitely pleasing to the eyes! I tell you that I started reading posts on my mobile phone this year and it really does make a difference versus just having a bunch of text.
Right now I'm doing A/B testing and my blog may look a little cluttered now, but I will clean this up so that I don't scare my visitors away LOL.. But I know some of the blogs you mentioned but I will make a point to visit the one's I dont know about! Thanks for sharing! Have a great rest of the week!
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Hi Lisa, Yes, there is a huge difference when you arrive at a website with a lot of white space. I'm also a fan of fonts and find small fonts very difficult to read, especially on mobile. I'm actually happy that Google is insisting on larger fonts to be mobile-friendly.
All of the design elements you mention make a site look better on mobile.
So happy Dukeo is back!!!
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Wow thanks, Lisa.
I appreciate the mention. A few months back, I started realizing the importance of white space. It's something not to take lightly.
I find it almost impossible to read a post that's all crammed and formatted incorrectly. If it's too jammed, I can't read it. I'm going to check out these other posts as well that you mentioned. Not only to appreciate the fact they use white space, but perhaps to find some interesting new content and blogs as well.
– Andrew
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Hi Lisa,
Like Ileane, I was using Playcast Pro by Appendipity. I've since switched back to the StudioPress Eleven40 Child Theme on Genesis and I'm pretty happy with it so far.
Its so hard to resist the temptation to include all of the cool stuff we have to share on our blogs and sidebars.
Not only does heavy content affect page load time, it also distracts from the post's overall message.
Offer too many options and most people leave without doing a thing. It's just too overwhelming.
Thank you for using Hot Blog Tips as an example. 🙂
I had to laugh at your design example. Like they say, no one is a designer until they hire one.
I worked on a handful of site design projects where I wanted to fire the client because they wanted to ruin what they had hired me to do,
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HI, Lisa! This is a wonderful list of blogs with great white-space design. I am definitely honored you included my blog in your list. I always found websites with a simple design and more white space to be the most attractive and find that they are easier to read as well.
Hi Lisa,
I agree with you. If there are too many ads, or just too much of everything, I'll end up someplace else fairly fast. Or, if the text is important enough I'll save the article to Pocket so that I can focus on the text.
At the moment, what makes me most interesting is the font of a website. So much is happening with fonts and some sites have really awesome fonts that makes me just want to keep reading, like Danny Brown's blog.
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Hey Lisa! What a fabulous line up of "white space" blogs! Thanks for the JLAFW shout-out. MGP is rocking the same theme. I'm like the others in that I don't like darker themes nor small fonts. A clean, crisp theme that isn't overly cluttered and one that you can easily find what you're looking for.
You posted some "new to me" blogs up there so I better get clicking!
Are you thinking of a theme change? If so, might I interest in you a Genesis platform? 😉
Have a great weekend!
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Hi Lisa,
When I had my blog re-done, I went with white space because it gives a clean crisp look. There is nothing worse for me to try to get through reading a blog that is black with white wording. I actually get dizzy.
I also like blogs that are not cluttered with blinking things and crazy designs. For me, to read a blog with white space is easy on the eyes and is quicker to read.
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Hi Lisa,
I've just recently changed my theme and am still in the process of setting it up exactly how I like it. At the moment I do have quite a lot of white space and that's something that a couple of people have mentioned that they like. I'm not sure about the font though; it's in italics and I'm not convinced that it's so easy to read. Once I've worked out how to do that, I think I'm going to change it. I'll check out some of the websites that you mentioned. It's always good to get more blogging ideas. Thank you.
Hi Lisa,
The biggest turn off for me is a dark color background and small fonts. I've been to a blog that has both and while I love reading the content, it's hard on the eyes. 🙂
You have shared some great blogs here. Some I haven't been to but I plan on checking them out.
Have a great weekend!
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Hi Lisa,
Your timing is perfect. I'm tired of my blog design (or lack thereof) and am ready to launch a new clean updated version. So, I'll go through each and everyone of these sites over the weekend (for inspiration and ideas).
I've already noticed Stephen's redesign at Dukeo. Although I've been following him for years (and consistently sharing his content), i don't believe I had ever left a comment for him. Well, his new design must have really caught my eye because I finally left him one. 🙂
Now, I'm looking forward to visiting all the sites you included. Thanks and i hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Hi Lisa,
I'm thrilled to see that you noticed the new look of the blog and decided to include it here!
I was in between themes because the other theme I was using got retired. But the theme I'm using now is from Appendipity called Playcast Pro and I absolutely love it! During the transition I also decided to get rid of AdSense and some other widgets that were cluttering the sidebar. I think this brings more attention to the content like you mentioned.
Thanks Lisa, I'm off to check out some of the other blogs on your list now too.
Have a great weekend my dear.
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can you pleas explain why is it bether, couse i've never used AnyDVD ??.
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We covered this story already, but I want to direct your attention to this NPR article, which has a more in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding the woman terminating her pregnancy and the excommunication of the nun. When the pregnant woman showed up at the hospital, she was too ill to even be moved to an operating room; she was literally on her death bed, and would have almost definitely died without the abortion:
Last November, a 27-year-old woman was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. She was 11 weeks pregnant with her fifth child, and she was gravely ill. According to a hospital document, she had "right heart failure," and her doctors told her that if she continued with the pregnancy, her risk of mortality was "close to 100 percent."
The patient, who was too ill to be moved to the operating room much less another hospital, agreed to an abortion. But there was a complication: She was at a Catholic hospital.
"They were in quite a dilemma," says Lisa Sowle Cahill, who teaches Catholic theology at Boston College. "There was no good way out of it. The official church position would mandate that the correct solution would be to let both the mother and the child die. I think in the practical situation that would be a very hard choice to make."
That's some moral philosophy you've got there when the decision to let a fetus and a woman die or let the fetus die and keep the woman alive is "a very hard choice to make."
But the hospital felt it could proceed because of an exception — called Directive 47 in the U.S. Catholic Church's ethical guidelines for health care providers — that allows, in some circumstance, procedures that could kill the fetus to save the mother. Sister Margaret McBride, who was an administrator at the hospital as well as its liaison to the diocese, gave her approval.
Let's pause for a moment here. Yes, most (all?) hospitals have ethics committees or boards that evaluate tough cases. But here you have a dying woman whose life can be saved by a completely legal and incredibly common medical procedure; if she does not get this procedure she will die. But because the hospital is religiously affiliated, there's a nun on the ethics board who gets to exert her moral philosophy over this patient's right to live?
Don't get me wrong: Sister Margaret McBride made the right decision here, and she was brave in making it. It's abhorrent, though, that questions like this even go before a religiously-motivated ethics board in the first place. What if it was Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, the man who declared Sister McBride excommunicated, who was sitting on that board? (There is no "what if." The patient would be dead, the fetus would be dead, and four children would be orphaned).
The woman survived. When Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted heard about the abortion, he declared that McBride was automatically excommunicated — the most serious penalty the church can levy.
"She consented in the murder of an unborn child," says the Rev. John Ehrich, the medical ethics director for the Diocese of Phoenix. "There are some situations where the mother may in fact die along with her child. But — and this is the Catholic perspective — you can't do evil to bring about good. The end does not justify the means."
Except, well, sometimes the ends do justify the means. I understand that sometimes Morality Is Hard, but this should not be. And hey, if it's the Catholic perspective that a mother must die along with the fetus if she's in a situation like this, then fine — pregnant Catholic women who follow this line of belief (and I'm going to guess there aren't too many when it comes down to it) are welcome to refuse treatment, including abortion, in dire circumstances. But there's a real conflict if a hospital adheres to a religiously-based morality system that disallows legal treatments to prevent death or physical harm — especially where there is no option of moving the patient to another hospital. If there was a hospital run by a non-Christian religious group whose belief system held that touching a member of the opposite sex was forbidden, and a girl came in and died because it was an emergency and there were no female doctors readily available, people would throw fits. And rightly so! But almost kill a patient because saving her life requires an abortion? We end up talking about how it's a "difficult situation," and debating whether the nun should be excommunicated.
If your "pro-life" views require that both a mother and a fetus die when it's perfectly possible to save the mother, perhaps you should re-consider your moral judgment skills.
Thanks to Doug for the link.
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After a decade's absence from the big screen, Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow are teaming up to co-finance the eighth sequel in the popular franchise, which went on to spawn two television series and a worldwide stunt show. Warners-based Jerry Weintraub is on board to produce, and series creator Paul Maslansky is executive producing with Village Roadshow's Bruce Berman. The project is out to writers, with the exact direction of the newest installment yet to be determined. "I felt it was time to start again," said Maslansky, who came up with the idea of reviving the franchise. He took the idea to Berman, who then pitched it to Warners. "I saw that 'Starsky & Hutch' and a number of other revivals were doing really well. 'Police Academy' has such a great history. I thought, 'Why not?' "
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This is the worldwide bestselling autobiography of iconic entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, featuring his take on his latest business ventures, personal achievements and intrepid adventures. In Losing my Virginity, you'll discover how Sir Richard is committed to building a better world through responsible, holistic business practices and ventures such as the Virgin Health Bank, which is contributing to regenerative medicine, Virgin Fuels, which has pledged GBP200 million to renewable energy projects, and his company's charitable arm, Virgin Unite. You'll also learn about how Sir Richard and his company are reaching for the stars in a new era of commercial space travel with Virgin Galactic. With insights into this very public figure's personal life as well as his business successes and the lessons he's learned along the way, this is an amazing memoir, motivational business guide and inspiring story that will capture your imagination.
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What's NewMy massive book, What Makes Time Special?, is in its final stages of preparation! I'm also working on black hole thermodynamics (with John Dougherty), time in cosmology (with Casey McCoy), and the "sense of time" (with Anncy Thresher). My paper One World, One Beable is now out. This academic year I'm on sabbatical in the Fall; teaching PHIL 26 Science, Society & Values in the Winter; and teaching PHIL 148 Environmental Ethics and a graduate seminar with Chip Sebens on quantum mechanics in the Spring. I'm giving talks at UC Davis, Brown, NYU, Oxford and the Pac APA.
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I'm a Professor of Philosophy at UC San Diego. I've been here since 2001. Previously I was in the Department of Philosophy, Logic & Scientific Method at the London School of Economics. Before that I obtained my Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 1997.
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- Philosophy of Science
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- Metaphysics
I also have serious teaching interests in environmental ethics, among other topics.
I'm particularly interested in the intersection of time and
modern science, the interpretation of quantum mechanics, the
foundations of statistical mechanics, the metaphysics of
science, and various issues about spacetime. My large draft
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arise in creatures embedded in a world like ours. Not long ago
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Adam B. Summers: Your government, not at work
There has been much written about the inefficiency of government workers, compared with those in the private sector, who face much greater competitive pressures to maximize their performance and production. We have all heard the knocks on DMV and Postal Service workers, for example. And, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private-sector employees work about 225 more hours (12 percent more) per year, on average, than public-sector employees.
I use the term "government workers" particularly loosely here since it seems that many of them are collecting generous salaries – and even bonuses – while not actually working at all.
It seems that some federal workers have so much idle time that they are given to boredom, which they fill by surfing the Internet, many of them even visiting pornographic websites. For example, government agency investigation records obtained by the Washington Times uncovered the case of a Treasury Department employee who viewed 13,000 pornographic images at work over a six-week period. According to investigators, the employee said that he knew his behavior was inappropriate, "but he often does not have enough work to do and has free time."
A Federal Communications Commission worker spent up to eight hours a week watching porn in the office "out of boredom." And an inspector general's report for the General Services Administration revealed that an employee spent two hours a day looking at X-rated and dating sites because the employee "sometimes became bored during these long hours at the computer and would often use the computer for personal uses to pass the time."
The ways federal employees fill all their idle time is not always so salacious, but other examples are equally maddening. An investigation by the Department of Commerce Office of the Inspector General found that dozens of paralegal patent examiners in the Patent and Trademark Office worked about 10 percent to 40 percent of the time – but that did not stop them from collecting "performance bonuses" and time-and-a-half pay for overtime.
The OIG was prompted by four whistle-blower complaints last year that "the Paralegal Specialists logged 'nonproduction time' when not working and were logging 50 to 70 hours of such time per 80-hour pay period. At the time the [Patent Trial and Appeal Board] carried an extensive backlog of cases, averaging 21,200 matters waiting disposition from Fiscal Years 2009-13," the OIG report noted. "Our investigation uncovered substantial, pervasive waste at the PTAB that endured for more than four years and resulted in the misuse of federal funds totaling at least $5.09 million."
Even when supervisors tried to do something about the paralegals' time abuses, they were stonewalled by top agency officials or prevented from taking action for fear of upsetting the paralegals' union or triggering litigation. An internal agency review found that one patent examiner skipped 304 hours of work in a year. The employee faced repeated warnings and was caught cheating twice, but was never fired. Another employee had a "mouse-mover" program on his computer to make it appear that he was working. The supervisor showed a picture of it to a top official, but nothing was ever done about it.
The paralegals, who earn roughly $75,000 to $150,000 a year, were instructed by supervisors to log nonproductive time under the category of "Other Time," which one supervisor described as the "I don't have to work but I'm going to get paid code." A total of 27,000 hours of Other Time was billed in 2011, and 26,000 hours in 2012. Those who actually worked more than 50 percent of the time received performance bonuses of $2,000 to $3,500.
The paralegals spent their "Other Time" watching TV, shopping online, spending large amounts of time on Facebook and other social media sites, reading books and magazines, going out to exercise and doing chores at home.
Complicating matters is the fact that about half of the roughly 8,300 patent examiners work from home. While telework can be an attractive and productive strategy for employers and employees alike, there were no real performance measures or supervision of patent examiners, who are not required to log into the agency's computer network or check in with superiors.
This lack of supervision, combined with union rules that make it extremely difficult to get rid of even poorly performing employees, creates a toxic mix. Nevertheless, the Washington Post reports that the "agency's telework system has served as a model for the Obama administration, which has sought to attract talent by extending similar programs to many corners of the government."
During last year's government shutdown, approximately 43 percent of federal employees were classified as "nonessential" and placed on furlough. Agencies such as NASA, the Federal Communications Commission, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency had more than 95 percent of their employees declared nonessential.
Now we know why.
The government was designed in the first place to do little more than protect citizens' lives and property.
Today, much of the rest of what government does is basically window dressing and make-work programs. As the numerous examples of waste in a variety of government agencies illustrates, these functions are either unnecessary or, if necessary, could be performed more cheaply and efficiently by private businesses and nonprofit organizations.
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Explore regional Italian recipes in Italia by Antonio Carluccio, including Chickpea Fritters (Panelle con Frittella); Giant Ravioli with Pecorino and Honey (Sebadas); and Eel Baked with Bay Leaves (Bisato sul' Ara).
Serves 4
Panelle are a specialty of Palermo, where the fritters are often eaten in a panino (roll). Here they are served with a fresh vegetable stew, comprising artichokes, peas, and fava beans-the perfect Sicilian complement. When fresh peas and fava beans are not in season, you can use frozen ones.
To make the panelle, in a pan, mix the chickpea flour with the anise, some salt and pepper, and 2 cups (500 ml) water until smooth. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring, and cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens, then mix in the parsley. Pour onto an oiled baking sheet or marble surface and flatten to a 1/2 inch (1 cm) thickness. Leave until cool and set.
In the meantime, prepare the frittella. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the onions until soft. Add the artichoke hearts, peas, fava beans, and about 1/3 cup (100 ml) water. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until all the vegetables are soft. Add the parsley and capers, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cut the set chickpea mixture into circles or diamonds and pan-fry in olive oil until golden on each side. Drain on paper towels, then serve the fritters with the vegetable stew.
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Description: Sizzix Paper Punches make amazing shapes for any occasion and can cut up to three sheets of cardstock at once, as well as fabric, fiber, foam, magnet, metallic foil, photographs, and vellum. Large Snowflake Punch by Tim Holtz punches a Traditional snowflake shape with hexagon center and arms with angled extensions, and measures about 1 1/4 inch.
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