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There are more and more people uploading photos and videos to the Internet every day. We all know that photography has become really popular, and the photo apps and sharing services have increased exponentially. One thing people seem to forget is that there are plenty of video services on the Internet, and they are growing quite fast, if not faster than the photo sharing services. YouTube, with its over 50 clones, is flooded with videos each and every day. I am a huge YouTube fan, and I probably watch 20-30 videos a day while I work. There are new viral videos spawning on a daily basis, but is there really a sure way to create a video that will go viral when you upload it? Maybe this simple guide will put you on the right path.
This simple guide comes from Egomonk (design by Vigneshwar Shankar) and should definitely give you some nice pointers. It's put together after analyzing a ton of videos that have gone viral over the years, and it gives us some hard facts about what really works. This simple guide (or should I say infographic) is called How To Make A Viral Video and takes you through 17 different factors that could possibly make your videos go viral.
A viral video could mean huge and instant success for a new website, so it's no wonder people are so furiously trying to create them. Sometimes they are just craziness and humor, but every once in a while, they are actually educational and interesting. However, it's far easier to make a video go viral if it has some kind of humor in it that we haven't seen before. Doing something out of this world also seems to work quite well.
What they all have in common is that most viral videos are short. This is something that this simple guide points out quite well. I like it when the facts and information are presented to us in short and effective bursts, which don't take up too much of our time and keep us from meeting our deadlines. This infographic does that brilliantly, and this is probably the same reason why people like short videos in general. They are easier to watch, which makes them simpler to catch on and go viral since the world we're living in is spinning ever faster.
Have a look at this simple guide and see if you are doing it right. Creating a viral video is not rocket science. It comes down to what you have to offer and how quickly it grabs the viewer. The core tips I can derive from this simple guide are to keep your videos short, grab the viewers attention quickly and make sure they have the ability to share and promote your video easily and effectively to their own following and friends. These three things are key to a video going viral. Now it's just up to you to create something that is appealing enough to be shared. Easy task, right?
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I don't know why the chess community can't get the following extremely simple concept through their head:
"Major chess events should conclude with a climactic showdown between the two top players or teams"
This extremely basic concept, which is used in nearly 90-95% of all major sporting competitions, is seemingly lost on the chess community. In fact to even suggest that "hey, maybe instead of Team 1 playing Team 4, and Team 2 playing Team 7 in the final match, how about they just play each other?", you'll be treated to a litany of people spamming your blog post to inform you that you're the biggest idiot in the world.
Will these people write to MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, the Olympic Games, The World Cup, The Champions Cup, The Euro Cup, The NCAA and basically every major sporting competition except for National Soccer Leagues, to tell them how dumb they are?
We just witnessed the Olympiad ending in ridiculous fashion, with USA playing Canada, while Ukraine played Slovenia. Neither team had any chance of getting first place, yet here they both are, determining which team will be Champions of the world. But that was not the most ridiculous part of the final round. The most ridiculous part was after the USA and Ukraine unsurprisingly dispatched their much lower ranked opponents, the result then came down to the match between Estonia and Germany.
Germany and Estonia came into the final round of the event in 54th and 70th place. All eyes were on them as because of some absurd tiebreak format, the USA needed Germany to win in order to win the gold medal.
Let me counter the normal argument that the chess fans all scream in unison:
"But wait Greg, in the NFL there are dumb tiebreaks all the time that determine what teams make the playoffs, so how is this not the exact same thing"
It's not the exact same thing because we aren't talking about which borderline teams just squeak into the postseason. We are talking about which team will win the gold medal! You don't determine who wins the Super Bowl by watching the Cleveland Browns play the Tennessee Titans.
Here is exactly how the Olympiad should work:
There should be 9-11 rounds of play. At the end of these rounds, the top four teams go into a four team playoff, with 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3. Do I care that the fifth place team didn't quite make the cut because of a tiebreak? Of course not! I'd rather see a tiebreak affect 5th place than 1st place! Let the teams fighting for first battle it out head to head.
If the playoff matches are drawn, there is a team tiebreak match at rapid time control. If it's drawn again, speed up the time control again. Eventually someone will win. Then the two winners play in a grand championship match.
What I have just proposed above is exactly how any sane sporting organization would run an event like this. But it's not the way chess does it, and they haven't for years, so people will complain about how the current system is better. The current amazing system in which the final round consists of a bunch of mismatches and then sitting around and watching the 70th place team to see who's the champion, if we can even figure out the tiebreak system to begin with.
Can the chess world for once just admit that the rest of the world isn't insane or delusional, and actually knows how to run sporting events? Ukraine and USA should have played today. They both went through the tournament with a 10-1 record! And the winner of their head to head match should have been champion. This is absolutely basic.
But at least for all the U.S.A fans, the tiebreaks fell on our side this time.

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When it comes to buying an engagement ring or a wedding band, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made. One of the most common being "White gold or Platinum?" Since there are many pros and cons to each metal, they have been simplified to aide in your decision making process.
Platinum is one of the purest metals used in jewelry – most commonly 95% pure.Since it is naturally a white metal, it does not need to be mixed with with any other metals to achieve its white color. As Platinum wears, it naturally has a grey overtone to it, but a quick polish will return its mirror-like luster. Because of the pure nature of the metal, it is hypo-allergenic, which makes it the ideal metal choice for individuals with allergies to metals such as nickel.
Not only is platinum significantly more rare than gold, it is also about 50% more dense (depending on karat) which means more material is required to make the same ring. It is so rare that if you put all of the platinum that has ever been mined into an Olympic-size swimming pool, it would only come up to your ankles!Because of this, the price of a platinum ring is relatively higher than a white gold ring.
Platinum provides a more secure setting for your diamond or gemstone and wears approximatelyfour times better than gold. Platinum jewelry is more durable than gold and because of the natural white appearance, it does not need to be rhodium plated.
White Gold
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as natural white gold.Gold isnaturally yellow in color, and must me mixed with other alloys in order to give it its white color. Not only does this reduce the purity of the metal, but also strengthens the gold since pure gold is too soft for everyday wear.
It is estimated that 33 tons of rock have to be processed in order to get 1oz of gold. The amount of gold mined every year can significantly influence the current price.The most common purities of white gold are 10K(41.6% pure), 14K (58.3% pure), and 18K (75% pure).The greater the purity, the more expensive the gold.
To produce the bright and shiny white appearance of the metal, white gold pieces are rhodium plated – also known as 'dipped.' At first glance they look almost identical, however as it starts to wear, the white gold will develop a yellow overtone. Because rhodium plating is just a thin coating, the finish will wear off in 1-2 years and will need to be rhodium plated again.


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I've been using herbs all my life, as most of you have. Herbs are such a big part of our life we actually don't think about them most the time. But the herbs I want talk to you about today deal with our healthcare.
Because of the rising cost in healthcare, or the man-made medicines that people don't trust, or many other reasons, natural remedies are making a comeback.
One can get overwhelmed with the amount of natural remedies out there on the market. Most people would like to be able to raise their own herbs to treat their families. And for some people such as myself, gathering wild herbs is not only fun, but also very cost-effective.
The largest problem I see with herbal remedies is people trying to gather too many herbs. Instead of gathering 100 herbs to treat one ailment each, I suggest focusing on 10 to 20 herbs to treat multiple symptoms.
Knowing your own body and the loved ones you intend to treat, should come before any herbs are gathered. Finding what herbs work for you and your symptoms, is going to be trial and error that only you can do. Just because someone says some herb is a good one to use, does not mean that you are not allergic to it, or said herb will not respond to your body's needs.
I do not believe that there is a list of herbs that everyone must have, or even one herb that everyone should use. Everyone's body is different, what herbs works for me, may not work for you. Your herbal remedies should be very personal.
I'm going to give you one example of an herb that is very pronounced across the world. It is used for a food crop for both animals and humans. It is simple to gather, is probably in your yard, and most people overlook this herb.
Clover is nutritious and relatively high in protein content. Some Clover are high in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, chromium, phosphorous, potassium, niacin, and the list goes on.
Some of the common uses and health benefits of clover are:
White and red clovers are considered to be blood purifiers. Thus, they can be used to promote the health of the liver and the digestive system.
White clover is also sought after for its effectiveness in healing respiratory ailments. A tea brewed from young clover leaves and blossoms is said to be a good expectorant and reduces the spasm brought on by whooping cough. It is believed to be anti-asthmatic in nature.
The phytoestrogens in red clover account for its popularity as a natural remedy to alleviate menopausal symptoms.
Being a rich source of many minerals, clover is believed to aid in the proper hormonal functioning of the glands in the human body.
The calcium and magnesium content in clover help to relax the nervous system.
Clover is also believed to promote flow of lymph and improve the immunity of the body.
Clover is considered to be a diuretic and thus reduces inflammation in cases of gout. Owing to its alterative and antispasmodic properties, red clover promotes muscle relaxation and can allay cramps and aches. White clover is also considered to be effective in reducing inflammations due to arthritis. It also decongests the salivary glands and reduces ocular inflammations.
Clover is said to be beneficial in treating skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema. In fact, red clover plant is often used for the treatment of various skin ailments.
Clover is said to be a cancer-fighting agent and finds use in alternative medicine for the management of certain cancers such as breast and ovarian cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases.
Red clover is rich in coumarins that are chemical compounds with anti-coagulant properties. Hence, this herb offers protection against heart disease. It thins the blood and does not allow plaque to build up on the walls of the arteries.
Headaches, nausea, and fatigue are some general side effects caused due to excess consumption of clover. Its high concentration of estrogen can also upset hormonal balance in women. Any medication using this herb needs to be administered under the supervision of a medical practitioner.
As I said before, your herbal remedies have to be very personal. As you can read by the list above, Clover as one herb has a multitude of uses.
Will some or all of those uses work for you? This is something only you as an individual, can find out. Some herbs will work better for you than others for different ailments.
Rich@ATC 10/22/2017
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
England unchanged for Second Test
England named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second Test against India starting at Trent Bridge on Friday just hours after winning the series opener by 196 runs.
Yorkshire seamer Tim Bresnan was again added to the XI that triumphed at Lord's on Monday to go 1-0 up in this four-Test campaign.
England national selector Geoff Miller said: "There was a lot to be pleased about from the opening Test at Lord's.
"We saw some excellent performances with both bat and ball which resulted in an outstanding win on the final day of what was a memorable match," the former England off-spinner added. "While the squad from the first npower Test all came through unscathed we have included Tim Bresnan in the squad for this next Test England squad: Andrew Strauss (capt), Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan, Matt Prior (wkt), Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Chris Tremlett, James Anderson, Tim Bresnan


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by Sheila Buck
October is here and it's time to start decorating you home and yard for the Halloween holiday. You may have an idea of what decorations you will hang throughout your house, and some ideas for what you are going to put in your yard, but have you decided on the perfect front door decoration? Here are some Halloween door hanging ideas that cost less than five dollars.
- Plastic door covers come with many different pictures for Halloween. There are covers that have ghosts, pumpkins, haunted houses and many other designs.
- You can place Halloween garland around your door frame. Another good idea for the door frame is caution tape.
- Simple orange and black lights can also be hung around the door frame.
- Fake webbing and spiders can be hung in the corners of the door frame.
- Hang a Halloween doorknob hanger.
- Hang a Halloween welcome sign on the front door. If you can find one, a welcome mat would look nice on the floor in front of it as well.
October is here and Halloween is coming fast. If you are looking for some ideas on how to decorate your front door try some of these. You can also mix and match them if you want to have a lot of decorations on your door. These items can usually be purchased at your local dollar and Family Dollar stores.
Sheila Buck is the single mom of two teenage boys. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology. Sheila is a freelance writer, and also writes books and short stories in her spare time. Sheila also writes for Frugal Recipes.


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- Eat together as a family.
- Make sure the kid gets enough sleep.
- Limit weekday TV time.
The author said,
"I imagine people are going to want to know which of the routines is most important: Is it limited TV, is it dinner, is it adequate sleep? And what this suggests is that you can't point to any one of these routines. Each one appears to be associated with a lower risk of obesity, and having more of these routines appears to lower the risk further."But you have to wonder which way the causal relation goes. Would a fat kid get less fat if you turned off the TV? It would not be a stretch to conjecture that people whose brains make them be more active than others would watch less TV and have different sleep patterns. I wonder what it would show if they compared kids who are sedentary but sit in their rooms and read or daydream instead of watch TV. I mean people who are sedentary have to do something. We had fat people before TV; they just did something else while they sat around. Here TV is a proxy for getting up and burning some calories.
That's not to say that watching a lot of TV isn't bad for preschoolers on other levels, but it may not be the proximate cause of preschool obesity.
Of course, I have to beat my hobbyhorse. A bug chunk of how fat you are is biologically determined, and I don't just mean your body translates dairy fat into human fat. Various hormones tell you when you are hungry and when you are not, and some people's hormones lie to them. Notice that even in families who did all three things "right," still 1 kid in 7 was fat.


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A&P Chapter 15
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Veins are ____ times more distensible than arteries
What is vascular tone?
the normal semi-contracted state blood vessels exhibit
How does the distensibility of a tube affect flow?
increased distensibility allows more flow for a given perfusion pressure
Does a small distensible blood vessel exposed to high pressures exhibit more or less resistance than the same vessel exposed to lower pressure?
less resistance
As the pressure increases the radius of the vessel increases which decreases resistance and increases flow
What is tension?
the internal force generated by a structure
What is the formula for LaPlace's Law for for cylinders?
T = P x R
As a structure expands, the tension (force in the wall of the structure) increases or decreases?
What does Laplace's Law mean for the thickness of walls of small and large vessels?
In order to withstand the same pressure, a vessel with a large diameter must have thicker walls
How does LaPlace's Law relate to the Frank-Starling law?
Greater the filling pressure = greater the tension
LaPlace = increased tension with increased filling
Frank Starling = increased tension = increased stroke volume
How do you calculate vascular distensibililty?
(increase in volume)/(increase in pressure x original volume)
So if volume increases by 1 ml and pressure increases by 1 mmHg and original volume was 10 ml, the distensibility is 10%
How does the same volume fit in the systemic circulation as the pulmonary circulation?
Pulmonary vasculature is 6x more distensible than systemic vasculature
What is vascular capacitance or compliance? What two things contribute to compliance?
the total quantity of blood that can be stored in a given portion of the circulation for each mmHg of pressure
Distensibility and volume
Are the veins more or less compliant than arteries?
24x more compliant
What happens to the compliance of our vessels as we age?
They become stiffer, less distensible, and less compliant so to hold the same volume, the pressure will increase much more
What is delayed compliance or "Stress-relaxation?"
a vessel has an initial increase in pressure when exposed to an increase in volume but the smooth muscle eventually stretches and the pressure returns to baseline.
The reverse is true for a decreased pressure.
What does the dicrotic notch (incisura) represent?
produced when the aortic valve closes which causes a brief period of retrograde flow from aorta back toward the valve that briefly causes aortic pressure to be less than systolic pressure
What is the formula for MAP?
(systolic x diastolic x diastolic) / 3
What 2 factors affect pulse pressure?
: stroke volume output
: compliance of arterial tree
What 2 things contribute to the decreased presence of pulse waves in the smaller arteries?
: increased resistance
: increased compliance
Why is the pulse pressure wider in the large arteries than in the aorta?
aorta is more compliant
What is the driving force for blood flow in arteries?
mean arterial pressure
How does arteriosclerosis change your pulse pressure?
increases (d/t decreased compliance)
How does aortic stenosis change your pulse pressure?
decreases (d/t decreased outflow)
How does a patent ductus arteriosis change our pulse pressure?
increases - increased systolic, slightly decreased diastolic
large portion of blood pumped from LV flows back into pulmonary artery
How does aortic regurgitation change your pulse pressure?
increases - diastolic may approach zero, systolic elevated
blood pumped from LV flows immediately back into LV.
No dicrotic notch because no aortic valve closure.
What are 5 things that narrow pulse pressure?
- tachycardia
- severe aortic stenosis
- constrictive pericarditis
- pericardial effusion
- ascites
What is a normal MAP?
70 - 110
The spleen is a reservoir for what 2 things?
blood and RBC's
How does an increased right atrial pressure affect venous pressure?
it causes blood to back up into the venous system which increases venous pressure
What is a normal CVP? What is the low limit?
0. Lower limit is -3 to -5
What 4 things increase RAP?
- increased blood volume
- increased venous tone
- dilation of arterioles
- decreased cardiac function
What is the pressure in legs when standing?
90 mmHg
If abdominal pressure increases, what has to happen to the venous pressure in the legs? why?
it also has to increase to overcome abdominal pressure and flow back to heart
Why is there a risk for venous air embolism during a craniotomy/opening of sagittal sinus?
veins inside the skull are negative pressure because they are in noncollapsible chamber
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My hubby's sister is getting married in a few weeks. She's working on her seating chart and asked me and my hubby where we want to sit.
Hubby thinks it's appropriate and makes sense that the both of us sit with his family.
I think it's appropriate and makes sense that we sit with my family (my whole family is going).
What makes more sense? Are there any rules out there about this? I don't want to start any arguments so I'm looking for some advice!


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Friday, August 22, 2008
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The nurses were asking me today when the boys were going home. I looked at them and said "don't you know?". The doctors have not given me a date. I know with Sean we are waiting for five brady/apnea episode free days (Saturday is the fifth day). Evan is unclear but he should be close too. He has done well off of the caffeine so I asked them to get the car seat test done for him (that's a step to going home) as Sean has already passed. They both passed their eye tests today (no ROP) but they have to go back for a follow up in two weeks. We're planning on hitting Babies R Us this weekend to get some final stuff. It feels like there is a light at the end of this tunnel but I don't want to be too excited. I just keep praying for their health and safety.
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Back in 2014, the Williams brothers' The Missing enthralled viewers with its choppy narrative and emotional story of parents searching for their missing son, who had disappeared while on holiday in France. It was soon announced that a second series had been commissioned and that an all-new story would be at its heart. Now we know that story, and we now know when the eight-part story will start.
This is what we know of the story so far: It's late 2014 and through the streets of Eckhausen in Germany and collapses. Her name is Alice Webster – and she was abducted from the same town 11 years ago.Her return sends shock waves through the tight-knit local community, as her family thrown into turmoil. As the search for the abductor gathers pace, Alice also appears to hold vital clues to the whereabouts of a second missing girl, Sophie Giroux, whose disappearance was investigated back in 2003 by French detective Julien Baptiste.
In present day, Alice's parents Sam and Gemma are barely speaking, whilst Alice's brother, Matthew, has become violent and withdrawn. Julien is in Iraq, following a clue that he believes is key to finding the person who abducted the girls.
Alice Webster is played by Abigail Hardingham, Julien Baptiste by Tchéky Karyo, Sam Webster by David Morrissey, Gemma Webster by Keeley Hawes and Matthew Webster by Jake Davies.
The Missing: Wednesday 12th October, 9pm, BBC1


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Greetings from the Homeland!
The grandparents and great-grandparents have been begging to see Libby before I go back to work, since it will be several months before we are able to come home again. Since Mike is back at school already, it didn't seem like it was going to happen. But then, with Mike's blessing, a kidnapping occurred. Papa Steve came to pick Libby and me up yesterday, and Mama Lou will drive us back for the weekend.
(For those concerned about the Bumbo recall, no skulls were fractured in the taking of this photograph.)
We're looking forward to spending a few days in the "country." I was enthused about taking the stroller out in my parents' neighborhood, the one where I grew up, but we woke up this morning to a tremendous thunderstorm.
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PICTURE PERFECT: While Brianna's Modern Trousseau gown was a testament to elegant simplicity, Evan's tie added pattern (and the wedding's palette) to his Oleg Cassini suit.
A LOOK AHEAD: The stationery suite by Scotti Cline Designs previewed the evening's starring color.
TIED ON: Jade Water Designs shaped lush spheres of white and green hydrangea, white peonies, and white ranunculus to accent ceremony seating.
ON THE LINKS: Groomsmen got in on the pattern play when Evan gifted cuff links bearing a map of the Big Apple, his hometown.
TWINKLE TOES: The reception's mint green theme popped up on Brianna's Badgley Mischka heels.
TOP THAT: Lounge tables were topped with the paisley pattern found throughout the reception. Accents were kept simple—white hydrangea and small mercury glass votive holders—as to not compete with the bright design.
THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Midway through planning, the bride requested that this bindi pattern be added to the mix to spice up the mint green and cream stripes she originally chose.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Fashioned into table toppers at the reception, the fabric gave a fresh, modern look to the décor, which mimicked that of the couple's home.
EARN THOSE STRIPES: The stripes on the couple's stationery suite also accented vessels with blooms from Jade Water Designs.
PLACES, PLEASE: Wanting the reception to feel like a dinner party at their home, the bride and groom chose to forgo a sweetheart table and dined among their guests, instead.
SPECIAL THANKS: Red Letter Events tucked appreciative welcome cards from the couple into each napkin.
SET THE TABLE: Placed between vases brimming with pale posies, candelabras cast a glow over tabletops as guests dined.
TONE ON TONE: The stripes and dotted designs throughout the wedding took a subtle turn when iced in white on the wedding cake by Fish Restaurant.
SECOND HELPINGS: The reception wasn't the only place the newlyweds enjoyed a sweet slice. "We woke up at 6:00 the next morning starving, and ate leftover wedding cake right then and there in bed," says Brianna.
PICTURE THIS: Guests wrote their well wishes and signatures on an oak tree-shaped puzzle.
COME TOGETHER: Brianna and Evan dubbed the dry rub they made for favors "Bicoastal BBQ, " a play off their East and West Coast upbringings.


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Wedding Planning
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I'm taking off a day from work today with 2 of my daughters to go to Manhattan to find material for Blima's wedding. She wants the color purple for all the family and I'm happy to report if you don't already know that purple is a hot color this season. I think I'm too old to actually wear all purple (I'll feel like a huge grape) but a shade of it will work for me. I usually provide dresses for all the grandgirls and I'm happy to report that was already taken care of! We are now trying to decide if all the guys should wear purple ties (or socks— just joking) or just buttoneers. They seem to be balking at the buttoneers, but I'll just threaten them a little more. 😉
Congrats to our new winner!
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Congratulations to Silky P. for winning our October Monthly Raffle!
Thank you everyone who participated!
Everyone thinks (and hopes!) they are different and unique. We all want to feel that we maybe are a little bit different than the next guy. So, I was sitting and eating my brunch at work, which I very often do, and a young girl of about 11 said she also eats Cheerios with chocolate chips. Now imagine my utter suprise! I always thought only my kids and I did that! And here was a perfect stranger saying she loved to eat her Cheerios with chocolate chips! Maybe she was stolen at birth?
Post Office Update
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Shocking! I actually found a pleasant post office in Brooklyn! When I googled the post office in my area, the reviews were unanimous: the worst post office ever. I had practically given up hope on finding someone nice in a p.o. when I found this one. They agreed to hand stamp all my post cards without charging an extra fee, unheard of cooperation!! THANK YOU, whoever you are!
More Quilted Fabric Post Cards
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Unearthly Outing
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I recently went on a tour of Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn and had a great time! The tour guide, yes- tour guide(!), said the cemetary was the second biggest attraction in the 1800s in NY. My friend and I had been planning to go for 8 years and we finally made it. We were totally entertained and in awe of the place, we are even planning on going back for part 2 tour. Suprisingly enough, there were about 30 people on the tour. We're not the only nuts! 🙂
If you are in NY, try to make it for a tour. Great trip!
Quilters of The Night Kitchen
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|I went to a quilting retreat last week on the 5. I think it's the best kind, the one that I get to spend a day with friends who enjoy the same interest, quilting, even if we do come from very different backgrounds. We are the Quilters of the Night Kitchen. Yesterday we were able to put together 3 soldier quilts that the Brooklyn Quilters Guild collects to give out to veterans. We all worked fast and almost finished all 3 tops. food, music, talk, and quilting-who could ask for anything more? a great time was had by all.


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Popular property highlights
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Property features
This smoke-free motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free newspapers.
Room amenities
All 38 rooms provide conveniences such as fridges and microwaves, plus complimentary wireless Internet access and LCD TVs with cable channels. Other amenities available to guests include coffee/tea makers, hairdryers and phones.
Languages Spoken
- English
Torch Lite Inn
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Art Deco motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby and on-site laundry facilities. On-site self parking is complimentary.
Torch Lite Inn is a smoke-free property.
- Free breakfast
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 38
- Free self parking
- Number of floors - 2
- Free WiFi
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Languages Spoken
- English
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Free WiFi
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- Number of bathrooms -
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
Where to Eat
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Waterskiing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 3 AM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Children and extra beds
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- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
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- Deposit: USD50 per stay
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Lately, Cleveland Bachelor's postings have been almost all business. Don't get me wrong, I am STOKED about the great interviews I've been doing with locals and visitors alike, and really dig the regularity of my Browns posts, Albums of the Week, and Saturday looks ahead. However, every so often I feel required to remind you just how screwed up things can (and always seem to) get here on the domestic side of CB HQ, so here's the latest update.
Yesterday, I had what I thought was a really shitty day, and was well into another one when I got a call from my best friend and we exchanged what we'd been up to the last couple of days. I soon realized, as I was telling him about my allegedly shitty day, that things weren't so bad. After all, I slept in, recorded a radio interview about my area of expertise, met up with a new pal about a very exciting new venture I'm getting down with (more to be announced on that very soon), killed an hour in one of my favorite indie bookstores in the country, and then had an absolutely fabulous drink with another friend at the Velvet Tango Room before heading home for a dinner of cold pizza and snuggles with my pup.
Shitty day? No way. Today my phone kept ringing with friends telling jokes and others offering even more great opportunities. Yet I stayed dour throughout.
Then I decided, in true Obama fashion (maybe it was because he was so close today), "Enough!"
I said to myself, you want to be gangster, you gotta act gangster, right? Doesn't matter what gangster, whether we are talking Suge Knight or Steve Miller Band, the principle holds.
So I'm back, and more committed to the chickless lifestyle I'd temporarily and unwisely abandoned these last couple weeks that led to the mood downturn in the first place. (Not to mention the small hole in my pocket. Between my screw-up siblings and dating, the gas company is never gonna get paid!)
And now, off to have beers with a pal in a place with no liquor license (cause I don't give anything remotely resembling a fuck - see? Gangster. Told you so) and get ready for a weekend of work and rock.
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Our shadows stretched across the sand, and I wondered why, when asked what I thought of Wales, I could only say, "It's beautiful." I hoped that, given time, I could put words to this experience, these two weeks that truly feel like a wrapping-up. Each field of sheep and lambs that I pass, each sudden view of the hazy blue ocean, each trek to each ruined castle makes me think about the finality of it all. What I'm leaving, what I'm going toward, the final impression of all that I've seen on my year abroad. These deserve words. Luckily I have one more week to puzzle this out, and there may be no neat answer. I think that would be okay.
Sights & Destinations
We have been seeing Wales from the windows of a coach, from the tops of cliffs and crumbling castle towers, and through the eyes of coal miners, painters, poets. A camera cannot adequately capture the broad expanses and deep crags of the part cliff-jagged, part sand-smooth coastline, or the calm green emptiness of the rolling hedgerowed fields.
Wales shows itself best in the morning or evening sunlight, when the countryside goes yellow or gold and lengthens into shadow. As we depart in the morning, the air is cool and shot through with pale beams of sunlight. In the evening we look for dinner amongst old stone buildings made warm from the sun. (The weather has been good to us; no rain so far.)
Firstly we stopped at Tintern Abbey, and were even able to hike to a location quite some ways above Tintern Abbey. If you forget about the parking lot and tourist shop nearby, you can easily transport yourself to the end of the 18th century. I pictured myself on a boat going down the Wye, an experience I think I would quite enjoy.
Another place we went that I enjoyed was Hay-on-Wye, which is known as being the "Town of Books." This means that it is full of bookshops. It is a town taken over by bookshops, and is the location of a writers festival, about which Margaret Atwood has written. Of course it was a beautiful afternoon when we arrived, and I enjoyed a cookie and an iced coffee while we visited the bookshops. They were so prolific, some were inevitably skipped by us. I particularly wanted to visit the poetry bookshop, though most of the books there were expensive. I did manage to purchase a copy of Great Expectations, as well as Isaac Asimov's Foundation.
Later on we arrived at the best hotel in all the galaxy, fondly called the Dru (short for Druidstone), which is a sort of friendly haven for artists and eclectic characters, being a cafe/bar/restaurant as well as a hotel. It has a wonderful view overlooking an expansive beach, a beach on which a few of us got to ride horses. That was a marvelous experience, and cantering through the surf is a pleasure I won't soon forget. Talking to our guides about their experiences in Australia, and their disdain over their friend who went to Colorado and learned the Western style of riding, which is much more laid-back, and being able to find out more about Pembrokeshire slang, and the satisfaction of working with horses and people; all of this, plus walking the beach, climbing around on the cliffs by myself, eating fabulous dinners with the rest of the group, and passing the time on the gorgeous Welsh coast, it all added up to a delightful two days.
I will miss that place, but today we were leaving Aberystwyth and arrived, quite suddenly, into the midst of mountains. I am from a place that is cradled on both east and west by mountains, and they mean quite a bit to me. So, to find myself among them where for seven months before there had been only rolling hills was striking, and I thought of home. The mountains through which we drove were brown-green and covered in some places by pine trees, dotted with sheep, lambs, and small clusters of stone buildings. It was peaceful to look out the window.
We will shortly be heading to the Lake District; expect more.


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15 British Sailors are illegally taken by Iran and what the response? I am continually amazed and the weak responses the western world has over acts of war. By Iran's own account, the first set of coordinates, the Sailors were in Iraqi waters. Yes they changed that later but with GPS systems and Satellites we know they were not in Iranian waters. So why the weak talk? Has the west lost all courage?
Generally the military Brits I've worked with have been great allies. But of course that's the military and not their populace. These are a people that seem to be creeping into the lefts defeatist mentality at a very fast rate. They of course are not alone as many in the US are doing the same and the rest of Europe ran to many years ago.
Why is it so hard to say, "look you took our people illegally and we want them back now, this is an act of war and if they are not returned within 24 hours we will come and get them"? I suppose that would require resolve and a decision. Something we have become unable to maintain or make.
The rest of the EU seem to be very quiet on this other than having "grave concerns". What horsesh*t.
In the meantime those Sailors must live like prisoners and continue to be humiliated by statements against their country, statement that are surely forced from them by threats of violence.
What a sad state the world has come to.
Update: EU won't Freeze exports to Iran. See the French want to avoid inflamming the situation and the Dutch think we need to keep dialog open. What great support…..


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The bottom line is that the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) believes that the series of Third Circuit ruling that have blocked the deployment of Lafayette's fiber-optic network are not only wrong but dangerous to every other city in the state:
The attempt to make Lafayette's bonds risky and expensive by tweaking the meaning of the word "pledge" to disadvantage Lafayette inevitably effects all Louisiana bonding entities.
But LUS and LMA disagree, saying the ruling could negatively affect the ability of government entities to issue bonds in this post-hurricane time when publicly funded improvement projects are crucial.
"I think this is one case where it is obvious (that the court erred)," said Tom Ed McHugh, executive director of LMA. "If pledging money comes into question, the ability to do bond issues at the municipal level comes into question."
It's worth noting that it is not just municipalities and parishes which would be effected. The state itself issues bonds as a standard measure. You have to wonder what the state thinks about paying more for its bonding authority, especially in this post-storm milieu. Surely they aren't so subservient to corporate interests that they'd fail to oppose something so clearly opposed to the interests of the people of this state. Surely.
LUS Director Terry Huval said the Third Circuit ruling may affect local governments' abilities to even issue bonds.
"The bond holders and bond rating agencies may look at Louisiana municipal bonds as riskier as a result of this decision," Huval said.
It's worth repeating that both the Lafayette appeal and the LMA friend of the court brief attack the previous 3rd Circuit ruling as much as the current one. This lawsuit has, in effect, reopened the door on opposing the "compromise" that lead to the current bond ordinance. Rolling back that legal basis for that compromise could benefit the city...Naquin and the incumbents may well lose advantages they'd thought they gained.
The incumbent providers in Lafayette are building themselves an deep hole. If the ugly opposition to Lafayette building an advanced network that the incumbents refused to build themselves wasn't enough to convince voters--and consumers--that BellSouth and Cox didn't play fair then perhaps the nastiness over New Orleans post-Katrina wifi system would. Or if the blatant attempt to steamroller the state with a Video Francise law that would have originally deprived (mostly small) localities of franchise fees wasn't enough to convince you that they had a complete disregard for anyone's interest other than their own well maybe making the French channel inaccessible in one of the few strongholds of French in this country and pulling the Weather Channel during hurricane season would.
If none of that convinced you that the incumbents are NOT good corporate citizens then maybe tinkering with the bonding authority of the state and every city in it in order to try and gain an unfair advantage over a single small city will.
This whole thing has gotten ludicrous and people's anger is both justified and palpable.


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Fassbinder: All about Rainer
by Jesús Silva
- Director Annekatrin Hendel builds up a fascinating and intimate portrait of the most controversial and productive German filmmaker, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
More than 30 years after his death, Rainer Werner Fassbinder remains one of the key figures in the history of European cinema and is essential if you want to understand the situation of post-war Germany. This major representative of the so-called New German Cinema boasts an extensive body of work that keeps sparking a huge amount of interest and fascination from his acolytes and detractors alike. During his short career, Fassbinder managed to direct a total of 40 feature-length films, two TV series, three short films, 24 stage plays and four radio plays – besides his work as an actor, writer, editor and producer on many of his movies. This impressive collection of titles has been the focus of many different studies and documentaries over the years, but the latest feature by German filmmaker Annekatrin Hendel is determined to show the man himself, exploring both his light and shadow with the help of those who knew him best. Fassbinder is having its world premiere in the Panorama section of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), running until 29 [+see also:
interview: Annekatrin Hendel
film profile] November.
The narrator's voice states at the beginning of the film: "What counts is the body of work you bequeath, he believed. It must say something about the era it was made in, or it's worthless." From then on, it is Fassbinder himself (through filmed interviews, archive footage and fragments of his myriad movies) who explains how he struggled for 15 years to portray life and society in the former Federal Republic of Germany in the most truthful and visceral way possible, staying true to himself: "My goal is to make movies that are perfect, which are indistinguishable from French, Italian or American movies, but which remain personal reflections of their maker."
But the real asset of Hendel's documentary is allowing his closest friends and collaborators to convey an intense depiction of his character and genius from a deeply personal point of view. Big names from the German film industry, such as Hanna Schygulla, Irm Hermann and Harry Baer, recall the most important moments in Fassbinder's life: from his early works, ripped to shreds by the critics, to his later international success; his passionate relationships and sexuality; his tyrannical attitude on set; his overwhelming sensitivity; and his drug-abuse problem that eventually led to his untimely death. As a result, we get a fresh and sincere approach to the character of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, the artist who revolutionised the cultural landscape of a whole country, but also an unprecedented insight into his deepest fears and desires as a human being.
The film was produced by It works! Medien in cooperation with the Rainer Werner Fassbinder Foundation and based on an idea by Juliane Maria Lorenz. RFF takes care of the distribution, and RWF Werkschau is in charge of the international sales.
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(I do know what designer each piece is from, i just dont have time to post it right now. im just trying to get this post up because i have to study! i will post them later, but if you really want to know who a certain piece is by, just email me!)
- In keeping with back to the 80s, bigger is apparently better as far as shoulders! Thankfully, from what I can tell, these shoulder pads wont make you look like a linebacker, but have a grace that really appears slimming. The look is often contoured down towards the waist so it doesn't have a bulky look at all.
- Forget everything you know about metallics and sequins being just for the night. Designers are breaking them out for the daytime and bringing some much needed sparkle to gloomy (and often gray) fall and winter weather.
- Pink was all over the runway looking chic on everything. If you're a little scared to be pretty in pink, start slow with just a hot pink bag or shoes.
- Big, chunky knits. Mixing color and pattern, layering of chunky knits over leggings was all over the runway. This look keeps with the shoulder pad look..its really popular right now to create the inverted triangle look, tapering down to a tiny waist. Also making a statement on the runways were knit and fur cowls.
- Over-the-knee boots dominated the runway in New York, Milan and Paris. Worn like leggings with the ever-present bold-shouldered jacket and mini skirt.
- Leggings Liquid leggings and shiny tights will be the standout choices for this season, but fishnets, ribbed knit tights, and animal prints are all important layering pieces.
- Leather. Jackets and pants...preferably NOT together (please)
- Button-down shirts nipped at the waist as shown by Ralph Lauren are reminiscent of Katherine Hepburn in the mid 1900s. when paired with slouchy menswear trousers or cigarette pants it is ultra-chic.
- The little black dress, of course. Always in style. Also seeing a lot of sheath dresses.
- Novelty patterns Create the layered effect that is so prominent this season. Tweed, plaid, and pinstripe are just a few of the patterns seen on the runways that evoke memories of classic American film stars.
3. Barely there Boudoir
- Lacy Bralettes
- Pairing something lacy, sheer and tight with slouchy pants or a men's jacket.


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TGCI : MT target at 7.50-7.75 confirmed, but may need to consolidate a tad first
July 31, 2011 Leave a comment
TGCI posted its highest weekly close in nearly 7 years, and has a confirmed MT target at 7.50 to 7.75. However it may first need to consolidate a tad, with a dip to the 6.20-6.40 range once again.
Use 6.60 as the initial support and breakdown pint early his week. If it manages to hold above here, then a move to 7.5 or so could occur very quickly, and as such is one to watch in the near term.


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Florida State Road 579
|Route information
|Maintained by FDOT
|0.499 mi[1] (0.803 km)
|Major junctions
|West end
US 41 Bus. near Tampa
|East end
|US 41 near Tampa
|Highway system
The current State Road 579 (SR 579) is a 0.5-mile (0.80 km) stretch of Fletcher Avenue between Florida Avenue and Nebraska Avenue in Tampa, Florida. Similar to SR 678 to the north, it exists to connect US 41 (SR 45), Interstate 275 (SR 93), and Business US 41 (SR 685). Despite its odd-numbered Florida Department of Transportation designation, SR 579 is signed east–west.[2]
The current SR 579 is a remnant of a much longer one,[3] extending from the current western terminus to an intersection with SR 54 near Zephyrhills, following Fletcher Avenue to an interchange with Interstate 75 (SR 93A), then turning northeastward and following Morris Bridge Road through Branchton and toward SR 54. Fletcher Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and I-75 was later redesignated State Road 582A (and a spur, 50th Street between Fletcher Avenue and Fowler Avenue adjacent to University of South Florida, became State Road 582B) while Morris Bridge Road was transitioned to County Road 579. Eventually SR 582A and SR 582B were transferred to county control.
Major intersections[edit]
The entire route is in Hillsborough County.
US 41 Bus. (North Florida Avenue / SR 685) / CR 582A west (West Fletcher Avenue) – Tampa, Lutz
|I-275 (SR 93) – Ocala, St. Petersburg
|I-275 exit 52
|US 41 (North Nebraska Avenue / SR 45) / CR 582A east (East Fletcher Avenue)
|1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
Other segments[edit]
There are two other segments in Hillsborough County that carry the County Road 579 designation - one stretch from US 301 in Thonotosassa to SR 574 in Mango; and another from SR 674 in Wimauma to SR 62 east of Parrish in Manatee County.
Historic State Road 579[edit]
This article's factual accuracy is disputed. (January 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
In the 1950s and 1960s a different SR 579 was in existence, not in Hillsborough County but Dade (now Miami-Dade) County. Locally known as Biscayne Drive and Southwest 288th Street, the historic State Road 579 was a 3.2-mile (5.1 km) east–west street connecting South Dixie Highway (U.S. Route 1/SR 5) in Homestead to the west (primary) gate of Homestead Air Force Base.[4][5][6]
While Homestead AFB was downgraded to a smaller Homestead Air Reserve Base after its destruction by hurricane Andrew in 1993, Coral Castle, a tourist attraction at the western end of historic SR 579, has remained essentially unchanged since the FDOT signs were removed from Biscayne Drive in the late 1960s. The predominantly rural nature of the area on both sides of the street in the 1950s and 1960s has been gradually giving way to urbanization since the 1980s and the trend appears to be accelerating throughout the former Homestead AFB property and further south in Miami-Dade County, particularly along the nearby Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
- ^ a b FDOT straight line diagrams Archived March 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine., accessed March 2014
- ^ American Map, Florida State Road Atlas, 2003 ISBN 0-87530-450-8
- ^ Trakker Maps, Florida State Road Atlas 1994 ISBN 1-877651-01-X
- ^ Dolph Maps, Map of South Dade County, Florida, 1954
- ^ Official Map of Dade County, Florida, 1961
- ^ Official Map of Dade County, Florida, 1962


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Friday, April 27, 2007
Comet Al has a a blog
Comet Al, who has been my mentor in handling STEREO images to find comets and asteroids (and who has been very patient with me as I have stumbled along), now has his own blog. Go visit and have a look at the gallery, it is well worth it.
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Man, oh man. I swim around the net ALL FUCKING DAY, and I had no clue that there's a thing called "Vintage Computer Festival", that's held every year.
How did I miss out on something as cool as that? After all, I hold the firm opinion that Apple ][e is the best PC ever made! I was born BEFORE the Commodore 64, for crying out loud. I am a child of the 80s! I grew up on EGA graphics and computer without Hard Drives. Sheesh.
Well, anyway, Wired has a gallery portraying the festival, that was held in Mountain View, California, USA. Too bad most of the pics are in some weird, twisted, fish-eye form.
It was the 10th annual festival, and turns out there is a European version of it in April. So, if all goes well - I am GOING! It's about time I start showing my face in geeky cons and fests. I might even dare a glance at something really extravagant, like DragonCon or FedCon, heaven forbid!
And next time, will someone please inform me about such important events?! Please? Isn't there a web 2.0 site dedicated to geeky events or something?
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
How the HECK did I miss THIS: Vintage Computer Festival
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From: pkdance
Posted At: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 7:45 PM
Posted To: 5.koreamusica
Conversation: music@korea
Subject: Eun Ji Won apologizes to Danny Ahn for not greeting him in the past
Eun Ji Won revealed that he unknowingly made several mistakes, especially to g.o.d member Danny Ahn, during his days a first generation idol.
During the latest QTV's 'Handsome Boys of the 20th Century', first generation idols H.O.T's Moon Hee Jun and Tony Ahn, SechsKies' Eun Ji Won, g.o.d's Danny Ahn, and NRG's Chun Myung Hoon reunited as guests.
Eun Ji Won took this golden opportunity to apologize to Danny Ahn, sharing, "I was surfing the internet and I saw Danny Ahn sharing that I once ignored him when he greeted me. Kim Tae Woo also shared a similar story. I though to myself, 'Why did I make so many mistakes with g.o.d?' That is why I made myself become the person who will greet you guys for the rest of my life. I was really sorry," and showing his regretful heart by gifting him with a present.
Danny Ahn responded, "No, it's really okay. I'm very moved."
What do you think about Eun Ji Won's apology?


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This is a list of basic preschool songs that every parent or teacher should have in their repetoire. These are tried and true songs that you grew up with. So many children are not exposed to traditional songs and nursery rhymes anymore. Don't let that be the child in your life. Have some fun singin' and dancin'.
The Hokey Pokey
You put your right hand in,
You take your right hand out,
You put your right hand in,
And you shake it all about,
You do the hokey pokey
and you turn yourself around
That what it's all about.
2) left hand, 3) right foot, 4) left foot
5) elbows, 6) head, 7) whole self
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For Sale
The suburbs had quite a big week, with a variety of properties grabbing about a $3 million-plus price tag. An estate in Weston sold for $3,525,000, while a home in Newton went for about $3,100,000 and a home in Wellesley sold for $2,967,500.
Though Boston didn't make up the majority of big sales this week, a Back Bay condo did sell for just under $3,500,000.
Check them out.
This 7,290-square-foot estate with five bedrooms, five baths, and two half baths sold for $3,525,000 on Monday. The home sits on 3.65 acres and features large windows, an open floor plan, and a big kitchen with a center island with seating. Entertaining will be a breeze.
Two upper floor units have been combined to create this three-bedroom, four-bath, 2,771-square-foot condo at 360 Newbury Street, featuring walls of windows with incredible views. The condo sold for $3,495,000 on Monday. The dining room is connected to not one, but two kitchens, each with all the necessary appliances. Other amenities include electric window shades and two washers and dryers.
Located in a historic section of Chestnut Hill, this six-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 6,436-square-foot home has been completely renovated on the inside. It sold for $3,100,000 on Tuesday. A stone pathway leads up to the home, which sits on a 0.4-acre lot. Once inside, you'll find a chic kitchen with a large center island and stainless-steel appliances, along with a formal dining room. There are also French doors off the kitchen that open to a patio.
On Monday, this six-bedroom, six-bath, two-half bath, 7,000-square-foot stone-and-shingle Colonial sold for $2,967,500. The home sits on a 0.47-acre lot and has been completely updated, while keeping many classic elements, such as a coffered ceiling, built-ins, a wet bar, and multiple fireplaces.


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In Reply to: Help with the rattling!! posted by RyanS on August 24, 2000 at 13:07:41:
Welcome, I can not comment on the rattling part
of your question. But as far as the leak on your wind shield and your sun roof, you possibly have a block on your sunroof drain Check that first,before blaiming the wind shield.as far as the sunroof your'e sun roof motor might have a flat spotand it will be needing a replacement
which probably can not be fix.
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Cooked rice- 2 cups
Pulikaaichal paste-2 -4 Teaspoons
- Spread the freshly cooked rice in a platter or a shallow bowl.
- Make sure the rice is not soggy or mushy .
- Now add the required amount of pulikaaichal to the rice.
- Mix gently with the handle of a spoon or a ladle.
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If there is one thing I love more than music, it's live music. I have been averaging about one to two concert once per quarter for the past few years now. In my hey-day, I'd get free tickets from labels to go to shows; it was pretty sweet.
On Monday night, Mel and I went to see Snow Patrol at Salt Air. I swore that whenever they came to Salt Lake, I'd be there no matter what. (I haven't been to Salt Air in over 10 years and "kinda" got a little lost on the way there...LONG story...) (Oh, and if you haven't heard of Snow Patrol and/or you don't like them, we are no longer be friends).
I am very particular about my concerts. I like to be entertained; that's why I pay money to go to them. I've never really been to a bad concert, mostly because all of the artists I've ever seen are ones I love. (I mean, why else shell out the money to see them if you don't, right?)
There are three basic elements to a good show.
1. Artists who don't play their songs EXACTLY like the radio/CD version. This can include 5 minute guitar solos or nice little jig from the lead singer.
2. Artists who keep the entire audience entertained throughout the whole set. This includes ensuring that people are singing along or clapping rhythmically or whatever. But if you have people yawning during that slow song, you might want to consider taking it out of the next evening's set.
3. Artists who have conversations with the audience from the stage. You know what I mean. After every song, DON'T just say thanks and move onto the next song. Tell us a little about the song or what girl broke your heart or a funny story from your youth--ANYTHING that helps us get to know you. We are fans, we care.
Now, Snow Patrol did a great job of #3. The band hails from Ireland and every time the lead singer opened his mouth and spoke, a fantasy of mine popped into my head. My favorite time of the night came when a girl shouted from the audience, "I love you!" He replied in his heavy Irish accent, "'ow can ya luv me? Ya don' ev'n know meh. 'aven't ya listen'd ta meh lyrics? Ai'm not a vey goo' boyfrien' ya know."
As for #2, there was a lot of singing and clapping along, but during some of the slow songs, my A.D.D. kicked in and I started making fun of people (okay, so we did that the entire night, but still). I did get chills when they played my favorite song, "Chocolate" and loved watching them sing it as it's the only song of theirs that I know every sing word.
And #1, there are only a few concerts I've been to where an artist/band has done this. And when it happens, you know you're witnessing greatness. We love songs and artists because we love the lyrics or the voice of the singer or it has a catchy tune. But when an artist is able to turn their song into something completely new during a live show, you know they are a true "artist." It was great to see them sing these songs that have so many meanings to various situations in my life. I love seeing an artist's soul on display through their music.
Overall, I give the show an eight and I'm so glad I went. It was definitely worth it.


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Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide
tfw you could've won multiple super bowls and have millions of dollars, and all you had to do was not murder someone
Motherfucker had everything in the world. Had to throw it all away, even his own life.
4 years ago, he was a world class football player.
4 years later, he is sentenced to life in prison for murder.
Now, he is dead. How fast life can take such a dramatic u-turn.
Not sure if this has been explained yet but...
So out here in Boston there is a local sports talk radio show called Toucher & Rich. Last hour they had on a law professor and a lawyer to explain what's going on and why he probably did it.
Because his murder conviction is in appeal, and his recent gun charge will go into appeal...now that he is dead, those appeals cannot be heard and those convictions will be vacated. And while this doesn't help with the civil suits his family/estate will face from the victims families, it does make it so that officially Aaron Hernandez does not have any convictions under his name.
Now what that means in the grand scheme of things is his family is now technically entitled to his NFL pension, his signing bonus and any other money the Patriots owe him. I'm sure they will fight it but it gives the family a leg to stand on.
This happened in the case of the Catholic Priest that touched all those kids. Father Goggins I think his name was. Convicted, appealed, offed himself and they vacated the convictions. The families still were able to bring civil charges but he officially never got convicted.
TL;DR - Hernandez convictions will be vacated now, he is no longer a felon and is owed his nfl pension, his signing bonus and more money that will all technically go to his family.
Hopefully now his kid can get the rest of his money, instead of it being wasted in appeals.
I'd like to see them study his brain. Would be interesting if they found CTE.
It would not absolve him of his crimes. But it would be good for science and psychology because of how much interview and questioning he has gone through over the past few years.
His story will always be remembered as one who threw it all away. But maybe we can learn a little something now that he's no longer around to be a menace.
EDIT: To everyone replying something along the lines of "he was bad before ever playing in the NFL", yes we all understand that. But it does not mean we can't learn from his brain. And it does not mean he did not suffer years of head trauma in college first. And four years of head trauma in high school before that. And 8 years of football before that as a kid.
I got my first diagnosed concussion at age 7. After my fourth diagnosed concussion at age 13 my personality began to change. I became depressed. I developed anxiety and social anxiety which was the polar opposite of my outlook growing up. I began taking risks and acting irrationally more and more. By the end of high school I was already considering taking my own life and others.
By the time I left high school I had 9 diagnosed concussions and I have now learned I had thousands of more concusive blows to the head during that time. I have since had two more concussions after leaving high school.
Stop trying to save your sport. CTE is real and the impacts are devestating. Concussions can literally change who you are as a person. Trust me. I know. I live with the impact every day. And we are all lucky I didn't follow his path.
Head injuries don't just happen to athletes paid millions of dollars. They ruin the lives of nobodies like me too.
Oh good, they're the ones who really need it
Patriots are visiting the White House today. Maybe it really drove home what he threw away.
Well there goes the prison football team.
2012: Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski are a power combo of TEs, scoring endless touchdowns.
2017: Rob Gronkowski just won his second Super Bowl ring, is on the cover of Madden NFL 17, is the primary face of Monster Energy drinks, featured in two Super Bowl commercials, and is a part owner of the new Las Vegas NHL team. ...and Aaron Hernandez is hanging himself in his jail cell.
Why did he wait till after the trial I wonder?
You done messed up, A-A-Ron
I guess prison isn't as fun as being a rich NFL star who can have sex with models on top of piles of money.
Now what's Adam Sandler going to do?
At lest he died doing what he loved, killing people.
Equality of opportunity, not of outcome.
Going from a famous football player making millions to just another convict in a jail cell would probably be very difficult to cope with. I would kill myself too. It is strange that he waited until after his trial. The fact that he showed emotion after his win in court 5 days ago tells me this was planned. That was his last hoorah. He probably felt like a winner and that his acquittal would be the last good thing to ever happen to him.
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"Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative disease found in people who have had a severe blow or repeated blows to the head"
It's pretty much an open secret he shot someone here in Gainesville 10 years ago while a freshman at UF. I honestly believe he is a serial killer.
Edit: Grammar
Covering up the double homicide he just got acquitted for was the very reason he killed Lloyd. He's in jail for life because he was found guilty of a murder he only committed to cover up one he just got away with. He just found out his entire life is forfeit for that.
We won the war we can name our cities whatever we want, Old England.
I don't feel bad for Aaron Hernandez one bit, but it is totally sad to see what could have been a great success story and ended up being a story about how one piece of shit just couldn't rise above the influences around him. Such a waste of talent and human life.
Edit: Tons of inbox replies about his upbringing and asking about influences. Influences are not only from youth - they occur as an adult a well.
He didn't have the most important thing in life, a strong family. By all accounts his downward spiral started when his father died. All the money and talent and fame in the world can't help you if don't have strong family support.
That is no excuse for what he did or how he lived, but to say he had everything is disingenuous.
Nah you're right...like 80% of his accrued salary
I think he had resigned himself to a guilty verdict in the double homicide and when he was acquitted the reality of just how incredibly stupid the Odin Lloyd murder was finally hit him like a ton of bricks and he couldn't bear it. Remember, the motive in the Odin Lloyd trial was that Hernandez was worried Lloyd might have been talking to people about the exact double homicide he was just found not guilty of. So he basically killed a guy, his future sister in-law's boyfriend no less, because he was worried about him possibly talking about other murders he ended up getting away with. He openly cried in court last week, something he did not really do in the first trial. I think he had already played the possible outcomes out in his head, and like I said earlier, was resigned to a guilty verdict. Had he been found guilty i think it would have in someway justified the Lloyd murder in his head or at least not changed his mental status quo. When he ended up being found not guilty it added so much more pain and self hatred to his decisions involving Lloyd that he simply could not deal with the stress anymore.
Makes you wonder if he'd still be alive had the Falcons not blown a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl.
I feel badly for DJ Hernandez, Aaron's brother. He was a starter at Uconn and went on to coaching. When this Hernandez shit went down he had to leave the sport forever, because no parent is going to want their kid committing to a program that employed him.
He had to abandon the game he loved because his brother couldn't get his head out of his own ass.
SI long Form article: https://www.si.com/longform/2016/aaron-hernandez-brother-dj-hernandez/
A lot of his money was given back the league I thought? Am I wrong about that?
Despite what he did I can't help but feel like this is a sad ending to an even sadder story.
Or be used to cover up evidence of chronic brain damage...
I feel bad for the family of the guy he murdered.
When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong
I often tell this to people. I don't make excuses for people who commit haneous crimes. But there are reasons for why it happens. We can say "he made a choice", and that is true. But your life experiences shape the choices you make. We like to think we are better than the riff raff of the world. But if raised in a similar situation I can't guarantee I would make the "right" choices.
What Hernandez did was despicable. Personally I think that kind of murder deserves the death penalty. What hernandez did to himself is still sad to me.
please no
The spotlight is off now. All the attention, all those courtroom dramas- all about him. Now that's over and he has to sit in a quiet cell for the rest of his life. He opted out.
Say what you want about the Patriots organization but they do give guys a chance to show what they have and make something of themselves. They can take average players and make super stars of them. They gave him a chance at a whole new life. At the end of his nfl career hernandez was having is role expanded and was getting more and more play time and ball touches.
He threw it all away because he felt disrespected or something. I would think a guy in professional sports would know how to deal with that. Who knows, with him still there they may have had another superbowl win or two and he may have been a legend. Idiot.
Pretty sure that's not what his Lawyer meant when he said "hang in there" after the double murder acquittal.
A lot of people with shitty lives manage not to kill. I have little sympathy for someone who is given the keys to a life of wealth and comfort (and the blessing of having a child) and still has to go gunning down people in cars.
I get your point, but this sack of shit is a bad example to advance it. I agree with you, though. We are very much a product of our experiences.
Damn. 3 lives ended over spilling a drink. Some people take that shit way to serious.... Whoa that takes me back, I once spent a night in jail, and two years fighting a court case against me, over similar trivial shit. My friend bumped into someone in a busy bar, or whatever, and a bit of beer was spilled on someone... Went nuts. Tried to start a fight.. We were drunk but not stupid enough to get into a fight, and walked away, but he kept harassing us. As we tried to walk away he grabbed my collar and I pushed him away from me, and thats where other people jumped in and tried to "break up the fight"... bouncers came, and he accused me of hitting him with a glass. (Had a scratch on his face, but not my doing....) Drunk me didn't even know how the fuck to explain what just happened and they hauled my ass away and called the cops. Eventually I pieced it all together with witnesses who were there, and got aquitted, but it took 2 years. Never really talked about it, but had to get it off my chest for a minute there... The bullshit some people start over a spilled drink.
The victim spilled some of his drink on Hernandez in a crowded club; H called him out and the spiller apparently laughed/brushed it off---that was it, no real altercation, just the perceived "disrespect." As they were leaving, Hernandez spots the guy coming out of the club and basically tells his buddy in the passenger seat "Watch this," calls out to the victim, shoots him, and goes all HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW.
It's one of the most pathetic things I've ever read about.
Edit: I'll pop this on here. A few people have helpfully pointed out that this is an alleged account of the murder Hernandez was acquitted of. Source here was the passenger, who's also had some run-ins with the law.
Guy was a massive POS who pissed his life away and treated others' lives like they were equally meaningless. The world won't miss him.
Great explanation, this should be much higher in the thread.
The wonderful thing about pensions and annuities, at least to the person receiving them, is they're untouchable in civil court. That's what allowed O.J. Simpson to live comfortably after the civil verdict (NFL pension) and it's why Ken Lay (CEO of Enron) was able to provide his wife and family with judgement-proof annuities:
All he had to do was basically just not kill people and he would be a multi-time SuperbOwl champion making millions every year doing what others only dream of. But, no.
It's probably just easier to not murder anyone.
I almost murdered a classmate who borrowed my rune scim and never gave it back
Could've just been another prisoner that told him. Or he learned it himself while studying for his own case. Prisoners have a lot of free time.
I can attest to this. I am a recovered opiate addict who grew up in a chaotic household. Briefly, my mother was psychotic and had been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. I was never told about her mental illness and so, to me, she just seemed highly irrational. Most of the time she was beautiful, loving, creative and fun but sometimes she was angry, hateful, violent and sad. When I was 17 she hung herself. At the funeral, my boyfriend offered me heroin as a means to cope. I has denied his previous offers many times but he wore me down and at that moment I would have done anything to alleviate the intense sorrow and grief I was feeling. Anyway, I used heroin for about a year and was arrested for possession when I was 18. Ages 18-22 were spent in rehabs and jails and I must admit that sometimes when life is hard, I do feel nostalgia for and miss being in jail. Almost zero responsibility, deep connections with fellow inmates who seem to understand your circumstances more than almost anyone you've come across. You read a lot, learn a lot, spend a lot of time in self-reflection and plan out your future with high hopes and daydreams. Of course when you're there, it almost always is not fun and you can't wait to get out. But when you're out and life gets tough, to the institutionalized person, jail can seem like a vacation of sorts. I know it won't make sense to most people who haven't been there, but it's just the truth.
As a guy that knows nothing about this man's crimes, this is what I got:
-Football player killed two people because somebody spilled a drink on him.
-In order to get away with those murders, he killed another guy because he feared the guy would rat him out.
-Football player was just declared not guilty of the first two murders, rending the third murder pointless.
-Whole lotta mental turmoil going on and he took his life.
edit: OK, OK: The third dude he killed was necessary in a dark kind of way, as it got him off the double homicide. Stahp.
At least it won't get taxed or anything...
I think it went like this...
Hernandez: "Is there any way at all my family could get that NFL money?"
Lawyer: "No. Not unless you die before the appeal is heard."
(Queue Always Sunny Music)
Aaron Hernandez Kills Himself
Often its not a bad circumstance compared to where they came from. For a millionaire, not the case.
The last line of the article I read was something to the effect of "the murder resulted over an argument about a spilled drink at a nightclub", which I felt really accentuated how pointless and sad it was
Edit: Yes, thank you for all the responses that this was the one he was acquitted of. Let's amend that to "the alleged murder", I don't remember exactly what the article said
My dad died when I was 18. Mom is an alcoholic and has been in and out of jail most of my life. Yet the most illegal thing I've done is speed 12 miles over the posted limit.
No great loss here, he chose to be a scumbag. Moving right along to real world issues. Anyone seen my car keys?
I think you mean a lot MORE impressive.
Next thing you know he'll be president.
Yeah but if he didn't do the second murder it's a lot less likely he would've been acquitted of the first double murder. It's a catch 22.
don't forget Gronkowski just made his Wrestlemania debut in front of over 75,000 people a few weeks ago
Good thing society is so supportive of people engaging in therapy. Especially men.
Before any starts shining up their pitchforks, I am a licensed therapist and have daily first hand experience with my sarcastic comment.
Found the guy who didn't get shot by Aaron Hernandez!
"when keeping it real goes wrong"
He probably watched the celtics game
To be fair, he might have murdered someone before he played pro.
I guess in the end he just couldn't stop killing people
What about severe repeated blows hmm? Have they thought of that one? I think not. Now, continue on NFL, you're in the clear
This. If you're from a stable, loving, middle-class background then life in prison sounds utterly unbearable. However, if you're born to an abusive or uncaring family in the ghetto, then jail doesn't seem so bad. It's all relative.
Yep, in front of what used to be Gator City.
Unless you're Adam Sandler...
The fact that he showed emotion after his win in court 5 days ago tells me this was planned.
He has been locked up in a cell with essentially nothing to do for years now. Of course this was planned. You have a lot of time to think in prison...
But he served all the time that was sentenced.
It's kind of weird that he didn't just off himself when he was sentenced to life in prison, but waited until he was acquitted of the other two murders.
Still saves a huge sum of taxpayer money spent on housing his ass for decades.
So they think his lawyers told him about this "loophole" and encouraged him to off himself?
good thing he did this before all that taxpayer money was spent on expensive trials, oh.....
That seems a lot less impressive than that other stuff.
Bristol, UK native here. Please stop stealing our city names. Ta.
Old England
I am outraged.
This isn't that big of a surprise, but still, can't help but feel for each and every single person in this story.
That was the darkest laugh I've had all day. Jesus Christ.
I am close to someone who was serving time with him, on his block. He wasn't one of those guys that went to prison, took responsibility and then tried to better himself as a person. He went in there, was a "tough guy" and continued his ways. He apparently thought he was untouchable there, but no one cared who he was, he was one of them now. He still didn't get it.
There are so few of us
Prisoners who are serving life sentences must develop a very positive outlook or something. I dont think I could do it...
His lawyer said this week he has very little money left and would have to rely on loved ones for financial help, my guess is this had something to do with his suicide.
You monster
That title though
I'm starting to think of that too. Plus after the trial he's still in prison for life anyways.
CT native here, Bristol is overall a shit hole. There are much worse areas for sure but Bristol is a bad town. Only the main shopping area on route 6 and the routes to and from ESPN are not that bad.
Theory time.
Aaron hernandez was actually guilty of double murder. He spoke about the crime to Odin(while drunk possibly). Kills Odin in a panic because he is afraid Odin will reveal the truth. Found guilty of Odin's murder. Found innocent on the charge of double murder. Turns out he killed Odin for nothing. Ended up getting life. Couldn't handle the fuck up he committed. Killed himself.
haven't we all?
Did the crime and couldn't even do the time.
He was a murderer and I don't feel sorry for him. But I do feel bad for his family, especially his daughter.
It's not the first Super Bowl they've won since A-Hern went to the slammer.
To be fair though in the other hypotheticals, had he not murdered the third guy that guy could have been put on the stand and potentially landed him a guilty verdict for the other two murders
was a serial killer
I have not seen your keys.
The salary he didn't earn was obviously given back because he wasn't playing, but he was still given the "guaranteed money" in the contract because he was not convicted of the double murder in Boston.
This would have meant that he signed the contract in bad faith. There is a morality clause and he would have lied about there being "no secrets kept" that would otherwise nullify the contract, by signing it.
He was running out of money in 2015 due to lawyer fees anyway. But, it's looking like his family will get something, if nothing other than the $1.5m house.
Edit: wow, update. In short, layman's terms, all of Hernandez's criminal charges are to be vacated, and the Patriots will likely still have to pay him.
In Massachusetts it is mandatory for first-degree murder charges to go through an appeals process. Basically double checking to make sure that before a person is thrown in prison for life we will hear the case twice. However, if the person dies during the appeals process they cannot be found guilty, as this country's motto is "innocent until proven guilty". Because he can't be PROVEN guilty now, all of his criminal charges will be vacated, including the gun possession charges.
So, he can't be found guilty of any criminal charges and his family can now be entitled to what remains of his estate and money, making it very difficult for the Lloyd family to collect further compensation.
It's absolutely a loophole, that is not exempt from suicide. Quick vid from a lawyer on the case
He killed Lloyd because he would have been the primary witness for the murder that he got acquitted for. Without that witness they didn't have enough evidence to convict him of this one.
Would this be the reason for the Chris Benoit murder/suicide?
I remember reading that he basically had the brain of an 80 year old or something, but I'm not sure about the details.
For those wondering, Chris Benoit's signature move in WWE was jumping off the corner turnbuckle and headbutting his opponent. Yes wrestling is fake, but repeatedly throwing yourself head first off a 5 foot platform is going to fuck you up.
It was suspected he killed Lloyd because he knew of the murders. Maybe his lawyers thought if he was acquitted on the double murder it would change his sentence.
Also, I'm sure the lawyers wanted to keep the money rolling.


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Friday, December 12, 2008
Bring it home West Craven High School
Tomorrow night is the biggest game in the long and storied career of Coach Clay Jordan. The 3A state football championship will be held in Winston Salem and regardless of the outcome all of Craven County and Eastern NC is proud of the West Craven Eagles.
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is as lazy does. Is that true? Really?
My question of the early afternoon is what exactly does lazy mean? or, how inactive must one be before being – accurately – accused of being lazy? does procrastination equal laziness? especially if, eventually, one does accomplish the procrastinated chore/task/project/disser?
I debated this exact definition with a BART friend several weeks ago. Her defining moment of laziness was walking by her recyclables, numerous times, on her way out the door and each time deciding to take the bag out, later. My re-frame on her edict of laziness was that instead of being lazy, she was reclaiming her personal power to choose when she would take the recyclables outside. Get it? Reclaiming her personal power versus exercising her lazy muscle. She wasn't buying my definition and stuck with her pronouncement of personal laziness.
I hope she's wrong 'cuz if she's right then I might have to admit that I am one lazy disser writer.
OMG. That is such a distressing thought that I might just have to go look for a hammock to lounge in just to reclaim my breath.