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Mr Norris Changes Trains is one of those books that I enjoyed reading, but then after I'd finished I didn't really have a clue what it was I was reading about. It's set in early 1930s Berlin and is told from the first person point of view of William Bradshaw. The Mr Norris in question is based on the real figure Gerald Hamilton, who may have been a communist but as you will soon find out I'm a little vague in this area. The character Mr Norris is William's friend who he meets on a train, and the trains he changes refers both to his merry jaunts from country to country whenever bailiffs or the law come calling, as well as his frequently changing political alliances. He's quite a comical character with a crooked wig and a penchant for being spanked, and is often shown as being self-deprecating and terrorised by his manservant Schmidt. He often manages to get both himself and William into some sort of scrape, which it seems I often failed to recognise the significance of. To be completely honest, there were parts of the book which remained quite a mystery to me, but I enjoyed it all the same.
I've read a couple of Christopher Isherwood's books before – A Single Man and Goodbye to Berlin. A Single Man is completely separate, but Goodbye To Berlin features some of the same characters as Mr Norris Changes Trains and is told from the point of view of Christopher Isherwood himself (or 'Herr Issyvoo' as his charming landlady calls him). It's because of this that I kept forgetting that the first person point of view in Mr Norris was not actually Christopher Isherwood, although I've since discovered that William Bradshaw are actually the middle names of Christopher Isherwood, perhaps suggesting that it is really from his point of view, and that in later editions he gave up the pretence completely and changed the character to that of himself.
Main 'character' aside, I'm a bit confused about what I am, as a reader, meant to take away from this book. Christopher Isherwood/William Bradshaw narrates the political activities of Mr Norris but without really passing judgement on them, and so I'm not really sure what he thought about, or wanted the readers to think about, communism and the general political situation in 1930s Berlin. It's an area that I'm pretty hazy about anyway. Much as I've tried, I find it very hard to distinguish between all the different 'isms' and often get very confused between communism, fascism, socialism and pretty much every other ism under the sun. I will admit that I have a very limited understanding, which I have often been scorned for by friends and acquaintances (the same friends and acquaintances who were subsequently completely unable to explain to me even the most basic definition of any ism, and yet scorned me for my lack of knowledge anyway. Not that I'd dream of calling them hypocrites, of course. Quite seriously though, if anyone can explain any kind of ism to me in the most basic, moronic terms, I would really very much appreciate it).
What's certainly clear is that early 1930s Berlin was a very troubled, confused and dangerous place, which I don't think any of us ever doubted. There was obviously a real political power struggle which had a great impact on the lives of ordinary people, and there's no mistaking that, while Christopher Isherwood often portrays it as party central, it could also be a very intimidating and frightening place. I won't pretend to have understood it any more than I did; all I will say is that I thought it was an enjoyable read with memorable characters, and that I have always been a fan of Christopher Isherwood's narrative style.
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*Waves* Hi there, I'm S. Usher Evans, author of the Razia series, and taking over Tammy's blog today. Don't worry, she'll get it back.
I'm here promoting my new book Alliances, the second book in the Razia series, which is available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle. Book 1, Double Life, is out and is abso-toot-ly free. (Obvs, you should read that first…)
The Razia series is about a woman dealing with a lot of inner demons while trying to balance lives as a scientist and space pirate bounty hunter. In Double Life, she comes to understand that she has to accept both sides of herself in order to be happy. Alliances is all about trust and friendship between Lyssa and another very strong-willed woman. In the spirit of their friendship, I've swapped blogs with Tammy for the day (be sure to check out her post here). But before you do, stick around for my author interview:
Fill in the blank: If you like ________, you'll love my book.
If you're a fan of Joss Whedon, specifically Firefly (my new favorite show) or Buffy, you'll totally dig this series.
Why did you choose to go indie?
I decided to go independent initially because I just wanted to publish something. I realized about halfway through the process that I was enjoying it immensely, and that I was able to use my day job skills as a consultant and really do it right. Two months after I published Double Life, I set up a publishing company, Sun's Golden Ray Publishing, LLC, which I now use to publish all of my work.
What's the worst part about being an indie author?
Screaming in a vacuum that is social media, and having to be patient.
Twitter is a vacuum, and most of the time, I'm tweeting (screaming) into it and I feel like no one hears me (or if they do, they don't process it). It's very frustrating to put forth all of this effort and to not see a return on the investment.
The patience thing is more about being measured in responses and sticking to timelines. I'm a mega-uber planner, so every book release or event has a vision, goals, and objectives, a detailed timeline of activities to be completed, from the writing of the book, to the cover design, to when I'm going to write the blogs associated with the release.
But that doesn't mean I don't have the strong urge to release everything all at once.
Coupled with the frustration mentioned above, I have to remember to stick to the plan, because the plan is working.
What's the best part about being an indie author?
All of those plans I mentioned above? I get to plan them. And I don't have to ask for approval.
What is the hardest part about publishing (to include writing, editing, marketing, branding, etc)
In the Razia books, there are pirate tables. You do not know the pain in my ass that is formatting tables for Print.
And multiply that by 10,000,000 for Smashwords.
What's your opinion on bad reviews?
1-2 star reviews happen, but this is generally my standpoint
Where do you see the publishing industry going in the future?
I don't knock anyone who opted to go traditional publishing, but I think the model will have to change. Traditional publishers don't have the money to continue supporting unknown authors (back to that return on investment idea), and so I think you will see them lean more heavily on the indie author market, those with a proven track record of understanding not only how to write, but the market they're writing in.
I think the indie market rush will die down as well. It's no longer about just having a quality product - almost every book I've read this year was perfectly formatted and edited. Marketing becomes even more crucial, because there's so many people vying for readers' eyes and dollars.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Everything happens exactly when it is supposed to. Just hang on.
What advice would you give to other writers?
Everyone has an opinion about everything you have done or will do. People bring their own hang-ups and histories to the table, and every person that reads your book will walk away with something different.
It's up to you and your inner compass to know what is a real, legitimate criticism, and what is just noise.
But when two or more people say the same thing, that's a hint that you need to listen. :)


text: For the second time this year we had the opportunity to photograph at the amazing and historic Greenbrier Hotel and Resort nestled in the mountains of West Virginia. This time we ventured down with Girls Life Magazine and one of our favorite models, MJ. Check out some of the shots that made publication and some alternative takes we also fell in love with.


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Save up to $580 per couple at Puerto Plata Be Live Collection Marien Vacation
Save up to $580 per couple at Puerto Plata Be Live Collection Marien Vacation
You will visit the following 2 places:
La Altagracia
La Altagracia is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana is located on the eastern shores of this province. The province was part of the old La Altagracia Province, which split into 2, La Altagracia Province and La Romana Province on February 27, 1961. The name "La Altagracia" commemorates a painting, Our Lady of La Altagracia, which was brought to this area from Spain in the early 16th century.
San Felipe de Puerto Plata
San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Puerto de Plata, often referred to as simply Puerto Plata, is the ninth-largest city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the province of Puerto Plata. The city serves as one of the most important trading ports in the country. Puerto Plata is famous for resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, located east of San Felipe de Puerto Plata. There are a total of 100,000 hotel beds in the city. The only aerial tramway in the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata, in which visitors can ride up to the Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793 meter high mountain within the city. The amber museum, is also a well-known attraction in this city. La Isabela, a settlement built by Christopher Columbus, is located near Puerto Plata.


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Early life and formative years
Ezechia Marco Lombroso was born in Verona, on November 6, 1835 and was the second of five children of a wealthy Jewish family. From his early years, he was encouraged by his mother to obtain a good education and therefore began attending a public school under the control of Jesuits. Throughout his formative years he developed an interest for history and at the age of sixteen he wrote a review of a book called "An introduction to historical monuments revealed by analysis of words", by a well-known philosopher, linguist and physician named Paolo Marzolo.
After reading this review, Marzolo requested a meeting with the young historian and afterwards they developed a friendly relationship. It was under the influence of Marzolo that Cesare Lombroso began his study of medicine at the age of eighteen. "He enrolled as a student at the University of Pavia during 1852-1854, at the University of Padova in 1854-1855, the University of Vienna in 1855-1856, and received his degree in medicine from the University of Pavia in 1858 and his degree in surgery from the University of Genoa in 1859" (Wolfgang, 362). It was during his year in Vienna that Lombroso became interested in psychology and psychiatry and began his studies of the anatomy and physiology of the brain. He also became highly concerned with cretinism, a usually congenital abnormal condition marked by physical stunting and mental retardation caused by severe hypothyroidism, and pellagra, a disease marked by dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, and mental disturbances and associated with a diet deficient in niacin.
Later work and research
From 1859 to 1863 Lombroso volunteered for medical services in the army, which include a post of army physician. However, the most important outcome of this service was the beginning of his research on about 3000 soldiers whom he measured in order to analyze and express their physical differences. This experience lead him to his observations on tattooing, a practice he later described as being an important characteristic of the common criminals. He was also allowed to carry out clinical studies on mental patients in the hospital of St. Euphemia in Pavia, and during the years 1863 and 1872 he was in charge of insane patients at hospitals in Pesaro, and Reggio Emilia (Wolfgang, 363), where he conducted most of the psychiatric studies that lead him to his interest in criminology. In 1896 he was appointed as professor of psychiatry and clinical psychiatry at the University of Turin, the same place in which he became a professor of criminal anthropology in 1906.
Personal life and family
Lombroso's domestic life was nothing out of the ordinary. When he was 34 he married a young Jewish girl with whom he had two daughters, Gina and Paola. The girls grew up to be very close to their father, and they both ended up marrying men whose works related to that of Lombroso. It was actually with Gina's husband, Guglielmo Ferrero, that Lombroso carried out the research that would later on lead them to the writing and publishing of "La Donna Delinquente". During Lombroso's later life, it was his daughter who performed most of the readings and research, and after his death in 1909, they became the ones in charge of editing and translating his posthumous works.


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I think I was REALLY missing Jackson on this trip, he is in 95% of the photos I took this day! (You've been warned.) Sunday we awoke to SUN! Because we had hitch-hiked to Honeyman State Park, it was decided that Ben would drop us off back up the road to make up the missed miles. We chose Baker Beach as a great starting point, which would give us about 7 miles of all beach walking. Ben took the car (and the packs) to our next campground, Harbor Vista County Park, and begged a ride back to us from the Camp Host.
Waiting patiently. Soaking up the sun.
Can we go yet?
About half-way along, we reached Sutton Creek. Ben was the hero and agreed that it was better for only one of us to have to de-boot and get wet.
Jackson is getting anxious.
Ben had planned to go back for him last, but the next thing we know Jackson is swimming with all his tiny might across the stream to us. We had no idea he could swim!
I fell back with my own thoughts for awhile and was able to capture this sweet picture:
As we approached Heceta Beach, we no longer had deserted beach. A sunny Sunday brings out the crowds! At this point we headed inland and up a paved road for about a mile to our campground.
After dinner, Ben and Jackson headed home and Meg and I set up camp. There was a HUGE youth group taking over most of the campground, so it was loud long into the night.


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These are my current bookmarks -
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
DIY Bookmarks
These are my current bookmarks -
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I wanted to tell you how much my family has enjoyed your 2012 reading bookmark. I found it through pinterest and printed it up. We use it to bookmark and record our read-aloud book. The kids beg me to read aloud now, since they want to fill in all the books.ReplyDelete
It's also a nice keepsake for us to remember what books we had read in previous years. I had even forgotten some of the books we read earlier this year, if not for having them written on the bookmark.
Please make a 2013 one! We would be eternally grateful if you do.Replies
I'm so glad you are enjoying the bookmark. That's awesome that it encourages your kids to read - you totally made my day!!! I've already got ideas in my head for the 2013 bookmark so keep and eye out for it in the new year.Delete
Do you have these for 2018?ReplyDelete
классные идеи. спасибоReplyDelete


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ANN ARBOR — A man involved in the Ohio State football scandal by giving cash to former Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor provided a false identity to gain a media credential for Michigan's Sept. 3 season opener against Western Michigan, according to a UM spokesman.
Dennis J. Talbott, a Columbus-based freelance photographer and a key figure in the ongoing investigation at Ohio State, will no longer be credentialed to shoot Michigan sports, UM Spokesman Dave Ablauf said.
Talbott wore a sideline press credential with a different name when he took photos of Michigan's 34-10 win over the Broncos. Talbott, who obtained the credential through the publication, Ohio Sports Weekly, is accused of giving Pryor between $20,000 and $40,000
"We would have never allowed this person to have a credential and we were deceived by an Ohio-based media outlet and this person and this media outlet will no longer be credentialized," Ablauf said.
A photo taken by Talbott of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson appeared on SI.com.
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Today I was sitting around needing a laugh and so I started thinking of some of the crazy laughable times in my life and I instantly thought of Murphysboro, IL. and my adventures with Jen and mandy and company! :)
When we went back to visit my Mission in Ohio... My former investigator Bob Dempsey decided he wanted to see me do some Tae something.. this is Jen's fav memory (minus Carol at Golden Corral without her teeth in gumming her steak). I have lost all pride in posting this... but it makes me laugh gut laughter so it MUST go on my laughing memory blog.
Thanks for joining me for a little ditty down memory lane :)


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Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho says he plans to give Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari a selection headache ahead of the World Cup.
The former Shakhtar Donetsk man has returned to the Selecao for this Wednesday's Gillette Brasil Global Tour match with South Africa at Soccer City in Johannesburg, his first call-up since 2012 and his first under Felipao.
"I'm treating it like it's the first time, because right now my ambitions are different, and I'm determined to give a good account of myself," he told FIFA.com. "I want to give the coach a real headache when he sits down to choose his World Cup squad.
"I've changed a great deal as a player since arriving in England. I've learnt a lot in terms of tactics and technique in a very short time here. All this has helped with my adaptation to the English game and, as a result, my return to the national squad."
The 28-year-old has forged a successful midfield partnership with Yaya Toure since arriving in the Premier League, adapting to a more restrained defensive position, and says he is desperate to make the holding role in Scolari's midfield his own.
"For this squad the coach has called up Ramires and Paulinho, who like to get forward more, and Luiz Gustavo, who prefers to stay back and protect the defense," he said. "I think that's the position I'm going for if I want to be one of the 23 who makes the final cut."


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ok, enough! i can't take it, not in one day. first i see the hobbit, a movie which has exactly one named female character, then i look at juxtapoz's "best of 2012" display featuring bic pen illustrations by juan francisco casas and i see the portrait that you can observe above. funny, right? isn't it edgy? i mean, it pushes the envelope, right? because you see, it's a pretty woman, half-naked, with a bag over her head. deep, right? it's offensive and dirty, and yet, it's well done. isn't that just radical? doesn't it just make you want to study art history and third-wave feminism all at once just to begin to even digest it?
i used to like juxtapoz back when it was all about graffiti and cutting edge art. now every single fucking issue has disturbing masogonistic art in it. every issue. women only appear in that magazine as sex objects, usually reduced to parts of their bodies, sometimes portrayed as the victims of violence or ridicule. and pretty much only one body type. the portrait above was done entirely in bic pen. so juxtapoz encourages us to "focus on the skill involved," but how can i, when half of the magazine is mid-coital naked women? what is this? erotica? it's not even that. it's porn passing as art, stupid porn at that. and i'm tired of being expected to be impressed. apologies are in order.
2) why is there only one woman with a speaking part in all of the hobbit?
what, there's no women in middle earth? no female orcs? how do they reproduce exactly? do they spawn from each other's weird orc and dwarf genitalia? are female elves relegated to playing the flute for guests? ok, fine, so no women are on the journey with them, well what about flashbacks? there's no dwarf queen to speak of? and of cooooooourse there's no female wizard! i mean, that would be unthinkable, right? an old, wise, and awesomely powerful, woman? who ever heard of such a thing. even in fantasy, that's really pushing it. and sure, you could blame all of this on tolkien. he wrote the story and it's a classic so no messing with a classic. except, they did mess with it! they totally freakin' messed with it!
according to this article, which cites 19 differences between the novel and the movie, geladrial (the only female character in the film, played by cate blanchett), wasn't originally in the hobbit at all. the producers actually thought they needed to add a female presence to the movie to get people to watch it. well, good for them, but why stop there? after all, they were also willing to change the main character, thorin from a fat, greedy, insolent, and inexperienced leader into a dashing, noble, and completely virtuous king. the pale orc, his arch-nemesis, barely played a role in the book, so pretty much all the details about him were made up. also radagast, the animal-loving, mushroom-munching, brown wizard doesn't appear at all in the book. so clearly hollywood is willing to insert characters, embellish characters, change characters, etc… for the sake of saving the box office. geladriel was inserted because most people don't like watching a bunch of smelly dudes for two and a half hours. they need some beauty. but beauty isn't the only thing women are capable of, and i believe, that's not all people want to see women do.
an interesting part of bilbo's history was that his mother might have been part-faerie. when gandalf reminds bilbo that he is "a took," he's referring to bilbo's mother, belladonna. from the article in the beast, "while the mixing of hobbit and fairy blood in bilbo is never confirmed, it is his mother's remaining influence that is said to give bilbo his increased spark for adventure." wouldn't it have been fun if the producers had decided to expand on this mysterious little nugget of information for the film? what a perfect way to explore an interesting female character! but no, they actually left this detail out completely.
my point is, if you're willing to modernize the story a bit, then you should also take into account the fact that women deserve better. they deserve to be portrayed truthfully, even in fantasy. and that means showing them strong, showing them conflicted, showing them fat, showing them short, showing them fighting, showing them gross, showing them wise, etc… i actually don't think anyone would be amazed or offended. and who knows? maybe if more film-makers made it a point to have a larger and more truthful female presence in their films, the consistent income inequalities and difference in opportunities between men and women would shrink as a result.
3) women have a place in fantasy too
it's really, really important that women occupy space in the fantasy realm. it's ironic, given all the fantasizing that men do about women all day, that they have such a hard time finding roles for them in fantasy art. but look guys, women do more than get naked or look beautiful. and if you don't know what else it is that they do, maybe you should get some more female friends. i don't believe that artists should think purely about being politically correct, but i do think that if you look at a huge amount of your work, and find that it consistently neglects the role of women, or provides a consistently damaging portrayal of women as mere sex objects, or pure providers of moral guidance, then you need to rethink your attitudes and maybe consciously start confronting those attitudes in your art. better yet, collaborate with women! women have great ideas about how women should fit into your story, or your art! the sooner women are truly capable of anything in our imaginations, the sooner little girls will start to believe that they are truly capable of anything in reality.


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The current group of Republican frontrunners all agree on strong borders and they are fairly consistent that there should be no Amnesty granted to illegal immigrants who are already in the country, meaning that they should return to their countries of origin and "get in the back of the line." I happen to disagree.
Being a country that prides itself on equality and opportunity for the hardworking or well deserving underdog, I think the same standards should apply to all people in the United States. Remember the good old days when the country was giving away free land? There were so many Government sponsored programs available to the illegal immigrants back then, one only had to decide which suited their situation best.
Besides state lotteries that existed, (who could forget that "wacky" Georgia Land lottery?), federal programs were all the buzz like land grants, land patents, the Land Act of 1804, the Military Tract of 1812, the Preemption Act of 1841, Donation Land Claim Act of 1850, the Homestead Act and the ever popular Boomer/Sooner Oklahoma Land Run. The array of programs offered in the past has been astounding. It is time they be resurrected!
And, just like before, we will need to convince the current occupants of (choose your own state or city) that they will be better off being sent to less inhabited places like the Alaskan bush, the Mojave desert, and the recently de-populated state of North Dakota. In these places these people can continue in the bliss of the culture they have always known without being affected by the cultures of the new immigrants. Surely they will miss their former suburbs, apartments and family farms but do they think that the newly arrived immigrants should have less a chance for prosperity than them? God forbid that the United States should treat some more unfairly than others when it comes to the possibility of acquiring the American Dream.
If we can just make room for these newcomers, just until they stop coming, I think we will all have at least some opportunity for happiness and as a nation, we can at least look at ourselves in the mirror once again. Sure, we have to have a few more years of "Big Government," at least until everyone has the same chance as everyone else did in the past, but the states can also do their part, like they used to do, by clearing the land of the local inhabitants.
And, why should anyone being moved complain? But just in case, by way of a concession, I propose we give each family being relocated, a Chevy Aveo; an IBM Think Pad computer; and a Sony Erickson Vivaz cell phone. This should give the people who are fortunate enough to be resettled, a real "leg up on life." Besides that, we can also supply housing for them with the FEMA trailers left over from Katrina and sign them up for the Federal Commodities Food program. With a deal like this, there should be no room left for anyone to complain.
It will be great one day when this program is complete and all the newly illegal immigrants can experience American life in its fullness in the same way as the older illegal immigrants have. No one will need to be sent back to where they came from or get in the back of the line. There remains only one problem yet to be resolved? Where should we begin?


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Alright. This is the second part of my 3 part edition TOMY goodness.
This version is the TOMY Hit and Missile, released in 1979 and is a sure thing of beauty. Way before the advent of missile shooting games in digital handhelds, this came in a quite eccentric interface and way of playing.
Like the other part of the collection, it looks very futuristic. It somehow resembles an army sort of looks, with gauges and altitude numbers on the screen. Overall, the look resembles a control board in a military aircraft.
The screen is very nice! Round shaped and is in almost mint condition.
Seems to portray a jet plane or radar of a plane, with coordinates looking lines and numbers!
The bottom part is artistically done. Seems like a plane control board with the buttons and some fake screw shapes. The two primary switches used for attacking is the fire button and the missile control valve which controls the attacking. Both are logically placed for grip and easier device for the left and right hand.
Same with the other TOMY units, it has the timer that can be set to start and finish the game. As usual, the thing would also be noisy due to the mechanical rolling of the films by small motors inside. The goal is to, well, hit the target with a missile by manipulating the control valve and fire button.
I'd say it became famous, as it was released as Missile Strike and Terra Hit in United Kingdom and Space Attack in Japan.
The gears on the score misses at times, I think I need to open up and refurbish the gears inside, doesn't rotate at times but i think it is fixable. Just stuck up due to dirt or dust.
Due to the creative placement of buttons, the unit is bulky but is very handy and playable. Push fire button makes it easier for some rapid gaming action.
Did not came with any manual or other paper works so the instructions at the back is very helpful! All three of the TOMY collection has this very helpful instructions placed at the back. The manufacturers did a great job there, in case of lost manual and stuff.
Heavy duty gear needs heavy duty batteries. Requires 2 "C" batteries also.
This unit came along with the two other TOMY units, I bought the lot to an old collector who sold (almost) all his collections way back, about 4 years or so.
Among the 3 TOMY collection I have, this is the only one that I got with box. The box is very cool and retro. I'm just unfortunate that it's not in a good condition (but at least)


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text: WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- The U.S. current account deficit widened in the first quarter to a record $144.9 billion, the Commerce Department said Friday. Economists had expected the current account deficit to expand to $139.5 billion in the quarter from a revised $127.0 billion in the fourth quarter, according to a survey conducted by CBS MarketWatch. The current account deficit is the broadest measure of the nation's financial balance with the rest of the world. Foreign capital inflows increased $447.6 billion in the first quarter, offset by capital outflows of $289.3 billion in the quarter. The gap in trade of goods and services widened to $136.9 billion in the first quarter from $125.5 billion in the prior quarter.


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- nerdybird
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: June 2010 - parent's backyard
does anybody have the tiffany diamonds by the yard stud earrings?
I found a somewhat close replica, but I'm worried they'll be too big. the gemstones are 4mm, and with the bezel they are 5mm wide.
I think that is similar to Tiffany's .44TCW bezel studs (.22ct each). does anybody have these earrings, and if so, how wide do they measure, including the bezel? Pictures of people wearing them would be helpful too.
(I know it sounds weird, but I'm super picky about the size of my earrings!)


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The Sonora Police Department reported the following:
12:22 p.m., miscellaneous codes — A man approached vehicles on South Washington Street and asked for money.
5:29 p.m., vandalism, property damage — Purple and orange spray paint was found on a retaining wall on North Stewart Street.
6:30 p.m., public peace, fight, disorderly conduct — A Greenley Road apartment resident played loud music and disturbed the peace.
11:01 p.m., public peace, fight, disorderly conduct — A man and woman argued on West Bradford Avenue.
The Sheriff's Office reported the following:
12:41 a.m., Jamestown — A Silver Pine Drive resident said someone was under the house and "shocking her through the floor."
6:35 a.m., Columbia — A Gunsight Road West resident's fence was cut and his gate was left open.
8:53 a.m., La Grange — People drove two vehicles onto an empty parcel of land on Avenida Lugo South and then flew drones.
12:14 p.m., Columbia — A dog's head was stuck in a railing at a Sawmill Flat Road residence.
1:34 p.m., Tuolumne — A Stardust Way resident washed a thick white substance down a creek into drainage.
3:47 p.m., Groveland — A Powerhouse Street resident was bitten by a neighbor's dog.
6:23 p.m., Sonora — A naked person ran through the backyard of a Shangri La Lane residence.
10:35 p.m., Sonora — A Phoenix Lake Road resident said someone broke into her house and stole her medication.
Cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs:
1:35 a.m., Sonora — Emmanuel Valencia, 28, of the first block of South Greene Street, was booked after an arrest on South Washington Street.
3:30 p.m., Groveland — Matthew John Petillo, 28, of the 34000 block of Highway 120, was booked after an arrest at his home.
10:51 p.m., Sonora — Robert Louis Dees, 42, of the 4000 block of Erress Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, was booked after an arrest on Pesce Way.
Felony bookings
3:33 p.m., Columbia — Fabian Angel Rivera, 21, of the 23600 block of Marble Quarry Road, was booked on suspicion of contact of a minor with the intent to commit a sexual offense, oral copulation of a minor, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, sending harmful matter meant to seduce a minor, sending obscene matter depicting a minor and possession of obscene matter depicting a minor after an arrest on the 11600 block of Columbia College Drive.
The Sheriff's Office reported the following:
12:34 a.m., Valley Springs — A duffle bag was left on the sidewalk on Highway 12.
7:33 a.m., Valley Springs — Someone siphoned gas from a vehicle on Paolini Road.
11:37 a.m., Valley Springs — A man threw a plastic goose into Paloma Road.
11:47 a.m., Arnold — A man posing as a Publisher's Clearing House representative launched into a lewd tirade after a Russell Drive resident said they were not interested.
1:34 p.m., Mokelumne Hill — A man lived in a shed near a baseball field on Lafayette Street.
6:26 p.m., Valley Springs — Two people argued about dogs chasing livestock on Gillam Road.
9:28 p.m., West Point —Shots were heard in the area of Main Street.
Cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs:
None reported.
Felony bookings
Noon, San Andreas —Kent Leroy Dayton, 51, of the first block of West St. Charles Place, was booked on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting a controlled substance and building a false compartment for transporting a controlled substance and misdemeanor charges possession of a controlled substance.
12:17 p.m., West Point — Jessica Nicole England, 33, of the 700 block of Music Gulch Road, Mokelumne Hill, was booked on suspicion of willful discharge of a firearm and misdemeanor charges exhibiting a firearm and trespassing after an arrest on the 1900 block of Higdon Road.


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Set The Rosé Free
In the past 10 years we have witnessed an exponential growth in Rosé offerings and sales. Together, France and the U.S. consume nearly half of the annual global production of Rosé available on the market.
There are many factors that have helped with the rise of rosés:
- Affordability
- Ability to pair well with food
- Diversity of style
I believe that Provence, France teaches us a great lesson when it comes to rosés. This incredible region enjoys hot and sunny summers and mild winters. Rainfall is not common and it falls mostly during the autumn months. The Mistral wind that generates in the Alps and runs down the Rhone Valley into the Mediterranean Sea is the only real variable here. The ideal planting sites in the region are south facing with the hill providing protection from the Mistral. Vines need to be securely trained and protected. The wind is not just 'cursing' the region since it can be helpful to cool down the grapes during summer and dry the grapes after the rain.
We can also learn a lot about rosé wines and food pairings from the people of Provence. Drinking rosé with flavorful and rich dishes, like the local bouillabaisse, tapenade, ratatouille, daube (beef stew), aioli, etc is not uncommon here. The dry, crisp and savory herbal 'garrigue-like' flavor of the wine can stand up to these dishes while cleansing your palate and leaving you with a pleasant salty like finish. There's good reason that Alice Waters came to Provence to study under the guidance of Lulu Peyraud from Domaine Tempier.
There are many rosés out there and the quality is increasing vintage after vintage.
Here are some highlights:
Barone di Villagrande – Etna Rosato: This rosé comes from the oldest winery on Sicily's Mount Etna. The land has been in the family since 1727. It is a blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Carricante, 10% Nerello Cappuccio. The color is a soft rose, onion skin like. On the nose, this wine screams volcanic rocks and rose petal with a pleasant nuance of blood orange, typical of Etna. It is awesome by itself as an aperitif, or perfect with a tomato-based first course or traditional caponata.
Liquid Farm Rose 2016 – This rosé comes out of the Vogelzang vineyard located in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. The varietal is Mourvedre with just 11.8% alcohol. This wine is slowly creating a following of happy rosé drinkers. It showcases a beautiful coppery pink color with aromas of pomegranate, raspberry and red flowers. This wine is savory on the palate with blood orange and fresh peach leaving you with a pleasant salt like minerality. It is reminiscent of a Provence rosé.
Domaine Tempier Bandol 2016 – The Domaine has been owned by the Tempier family since 1834 and it is one of the few family run estates that have stayed true to its past. This iconic and highly allocated Bandol rosé is a blend of 50% Mourvedre, 28% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 2% Carignan. The grapes are organically farmed and handpicked. The color is textbook Provence: crystal clear and salmon pink! Its finish brings a pleasant sea-salt like mouth feel; this is an earthy and complex rosé with smoky and herbaceous tones that would age graciously for the next decade.
Chateau Vannieres La Patience – This limited production rosé is another great Bandol blend of 95% Mourvedre and 5%Grenache. No SO2 added here and a long time spent on the fine lees to add texture and weight to the mid palate. It features white flowers and a hint of toasty-ness on the nose. The attack is slightly sweet and opulent with a great long lasting finish. This wine deserves some richer seafood preparation or some white meat marinated in herbs.
Matthiasson Rosé – Steve Matthiasson is a true farmer. In 1999 he co-authored the California manual on sustainable vineyard practices. His wines are pure expression of 'terroir,' meaning the land from which it comes. The blend here is 46% Grenache, 27% Syra,h 14% Morvedre, 7% Sauvignon Blanc and 6% Caunoise. Grapes are whole cluster pressed and the wine does not go through malolactic fermentation to preserve the crispiness. On the nose, it's clean, floral and citrusy with hints of spices. It's a perfect companion for seasonal veggies and great to enjoy by itself during the hot summer.


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The Dangerous Explosion Of Celebrity Pastoring: Popularity. Celebrity Pastoring. Whatever you want to call it, it is a real danger. And I'm convinced it can be a danger to pastors who even preach in relatively small churches. You don't have to be popular on a national scale to think of yourself as popular. This needs to end.
Are You Fighting The New Greed: I truly think I need a social media break soon. I totally resonate with this post and I think I am going to have to come back to it often.
What Is Your Doing Saying?: After just finishing the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan, I resonated with this post. We all need to be reminded of how are faith is an action.
Jimmy Fallon – Why I'm Single: This is cute.


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Finnish designers today rank among the most exciting in the world. The elements have a simple, timeless design idiom which made them long-lasting and, in many cases, different color choices to allow changes. The myth of Finnish design parallels another strong legend originating in the 1950s, Scandinavian Design, a term applied to the entire modern industrial arts of the Nordic countries.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Asta Pulkkinen ~ Naive Artist
Asta Pulkkinen is one of the most famous naive painter in Finland. She is a member of Finnish Naivist Group which has an exhibition in Iittala Village every summer. All ornaments are made of paper mash and hand painted according to Asta's design. Pulkkinen designs are based on Finnish countryside living, summer, winter and Christmas. Asta's favorite elements among Finnish landscape are children, angels, countryside, cows and dogs.
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Friday, October 3, 2008
New Design by Pekka Antikainen
Pekka Antikainen has created new gorgeous designs again! The Medieval Horseman series includes stoneware bowls, plates and keepsake boxes.
Following his Lapland theme comes the Shaman Sun series with astonishing vibrant colors!
The third new stoneware design is based on Finnish bird motif from 800 A.D. ~ Hattula Bird. This Scandinavian jewelry design is found in ancient burial places in Hattula, southern Finland. The northern peoples had a special relationship with waterfowl, which symbolized fertility. For the population of the north, the return of birds in the spring signified summer, the start of a new year. When the waterfowl returned, people knew that nature was emerging from its winter sleep. Waterfowl featured the magic of fertility.
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Like Yama, Niyama also has five principles. They are: Shoucham (purity), Tapas (penance), Santosham (happiness/satisfaction), Swadhyayam (study of Divine literature), and Ishwara Pranidhanam (contemplation on God).
Purity is two-fold: internal and external. External purity is attained through water and soil. All the parts of the body should be clean. Daily ablutions are not only for the sake of health but also for general happiness. You should also try to keep the surroundings and the environment clean. External purity is not limited to the body alone. It includes everything that we use in our daily lives such as clothes, mattresses, books that you study, the house that you stay in, etc. Next is internal purity. The mind becomes impure because of lack of love and increasing hatred. Evil thoughts further pollute the mind and pure thoughts can't find a place in a polluted mind. Hence, to purify the mind one should develop pure qualities such as love, compassion, pity, patience, etc.
Penance does not mean turning the body upside down with the head below and legs towards the sky. Penance is constant contemplation, in thought word and deed, on the goal that you have set. You should always think of the goal that you wish to achieve. Hence it is said, 'Satatam Yoginaha'. You should crave to achieve the attributeless, formless aspect of Atma. Such craving transforms into penance. There should be unity of thought, word and deed. This is contemplation on God. The attributeless, formless Divinity can be attained through such penance. Penance does not imply leaving the society and going away to forests, living on leaves and tubers and wasting life.
Penance is distancing oneself from evil thoughts. It does not mean leaving your wife and property and going away to forests. It is renouncing bad thoughts. That is communion. That is sacrifice. Purifying the heart with such pure thoughts is called penance.
When does one attain happiness? Man feels happy when he is contented. As desires multiply, dissatisfaction increases and man's worries start mounting. Hence you should be contented with what you have. You should feel happy with what you have gained. You should not entertain excessive desires. Man feels happy only when he is contented. He, who is satisfied, is the richest man. Hence you should be contented. You gain happiness only through contentedness.
It is not just learning the Vedas. You should also recite the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and the Brahma-Sutras (the three constitute the Prasthana Trayam). You should also get acquainted with religious scriptures. You should keep studying one or other religious texts. Thus you can eliminate some of the impurities accumulated in the mind.
Ishwara Pranidhanam
The last among the values in Niyama is Ishwara Pranidhanam (contemplation on God). All the activities one undertakes should be pleasing to God. For every activity that one does one should consider if it pleases God or not, if God feels happy about it or not. God is your own conscience. You should not do that which is not acceptable to your conscience. You heart punishes you. Your mind condemns acts which are not acceptable to your conscience. Therefore, undertake acts which are in accordance with your conscience. This has been termed in Vedanta as 'Sarva Karma Bhagavat Preetyartham' – All activities have to be undertaken to please God. Only such acts will give good results. Yama and Niyama sanctify Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (righteous actions, righteous wealth, righteous desires and liberation). Then alone does one attain the merit of undertaking meritorious deeds such as Sama (appeasing) and Dama (subjugating).


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Oswaldo Arcia's three-run homer with two outs in the ninth jolted the Twins back into contention, but the rally ended there as they lost 4-3 on Friday to the Rangers at Target Field.
It goes down as just a one-run loss — but what a lopsided one-run game it was.
The two strong suits of this Twins team are supposed to be the offense and the glovework. But deficiencies in both areas on Friday put them in a hole early. With the Twins chasing after balls all over the diamond and failing to muster any offense, they seemed farther out than just a few runs. Texas went on to win for the second consecutive night and beat the Twins for the 10th time in the last 12 meetings.
"We made some good [plays]," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We also had a snowball fight out there where the ball was going all over the place, and you have to kind of calm down on those things."
Snowball? The first glorious weather of 2013 was ruined by the Twins chasing baseballs all over Target Field.
Lance Berkman drove in the Rangers' first run with a double in the first inning — legging out the extra base when Aaron Hicks' throw from center was well off the bag. Sure enough, Berkman scored on Nelson Cruz's double to make it 2-0. Texas has an impressive lineup but they also are aggressive on the base paths, forcing teams to execute or pay.
Geovanny Soto was given a single to left in the second inning, but Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe made a meal out of the grounder, backing up on it before stabbing at it and missing. That potential run was erased when Soto tried to score from first on Mitch Moreland's double. Hicks threw a perfect strike to relay man Pedro Florimon, whose throw home allowed Joe Mauer to tag Soto just before he reached the plate.
The Twins were at it again in the third when Elvis Andrus attempted to advance from first to third on Berkman's single to right. Chris Parmelee's throw appeared to slice by Plouffe at third, and Andrus took off for home. Plouffe, however, got a favorable bounce off the wall and was able to throw Andrus out at home.
The Rangers' next run was legitimate, as Adrian Beltre smashed a Scott Diamond curveball 419 feet to center in the sixth inning for his fourth home run of the year and a 3-0 Texas lead. Ian Kinsler's RBI double in the ninth off Ryan Pressly made it 4-0.
Diamond, 1-2, lasted 6 ½ innings, giving up three runs on 12 hits — a career high — while striking out four.
"It was definitely frustrating in the first inning but I was able to battle from there," Diamond said. "Didn't have my best stuff but was able to work with it."
For the second night in a row, a Rangers rookie curve baller stymied the Twins, as righthander Justin Grimm shut them out for seven innings on five hits. Grimm and Thursday's winning pitcher, righthander Nick Tepesch, were Texas' seventh and eighth options at the start of spring training. They have not pitched like seventh and eighth options.
"We got behind early and it was an uphill battle all night," Gardenhire said. "Their young man threw the ball very well against us, used all his pitches. Scotty gave up a lot of hits but really never broke, and hung in there.''
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Most years, I don't really get into the Christmas spirit until the last minute. You won't find me listening to Christmas music much until a couple of weeks before December 25. You certainly won't find me shopping for gifts until I have realized time is running out! Not so this year. I have been listening to instrumental Christmas music on Pandora since before Thanksgiving! I have bought and wrapped all but a few of the gifts on my list this year. I'm in full swing with watching cheesy Christmas movies on ABC family and Hallmark and looking up Christmas recipes on Pinterest. I'm loving it.
Now, all that is fun and good. But I believe this "Christmas spirit" is a gift, this year in particular. Because this Christmas is not like all the Christmases before it.
It's a tough time for me and my family. Over Thanksgiving break, my family celebrated my mom's birthday, and it was the first one without her here. We let her grandkids send balloons "to Heaven" and spread her ashes over the ocean. It was bittersweet. My mom loved the holidays, and it's especially hard to think about going through them without her.
I'm not only missing my mom this Christmas. On this Tuesday a year ago, I was driving with my stepmom, both of us with no sleep, to Emory hospital in Atlanta where my dad had been transported by ambulance. It was on this night a year ago we were told odds were he would not make it. Daddy died two nights later, on Thursday the 8th of December.
fast forward one year...
Tonight I went to "The Plug" which is Ingleside's monthly worship gathering for young adults. Our pastor, David Peterson, spoke about the virgin birth of Jesus and why that is important. I personally felt like God had a special word for me in there (don't you love it when that happens??). I wanted to pass it on. It is simple, really.
22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"(which means "God with us"). --Matthew 1:23
Did you see that? Jesus is Immanuel--God with us.
I don't know about you, but this makes me want to worship. As I was singing tonight, all of these thoughts I just shared with you, about the timing of everything and what was going on a year ago tonight, were running through my mind. It was tempting to be overwhelmed with it all. But God whispered this truth to me... "I am Immanuel. I am with you." God did not choose to heal my Daddy on this side of heaven even though we prayed so hard for that very thing. I don't know why he got sick and died. I still wrestle with why my mom was ripped from my life so suddenly, so senselessly, and so soon after my Daddy died. I don't have all the answers, and this thought that God is with me does not solve everything. But it does give me HOPE.
Why do we celebrate Christmas? Because God came down to earth--Immanuel--to bring hope to a broken world.
To bind up the brokenhearted
to proclaim freedom for the captives
to release from darkness for the prisoners
to comfort all who mourn
to proclaim freedom for the captives
to release from darkness for the prisoners
to comfort all who mourn
(from Isaiah 61:1-2)
Christmas is about the good news of Jesus Christ, our savior, who came to earth, born of a virgin, to live a perfect life and die in our place, to offer hope and salvation to those who seek for it. I know this message is simple, but thinking of it in the context of my "different" sort of Christmas this year made me so grateful for this new found "Christmas spirit." :)
I don't know where you are in life, but if you are like me and needing hope this Christmas, I hope you find it in the true meaning of Christmas this year. Jesus is our hope.
Merry Christmas!
Love you all.


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It Froze Over!
For those who told me they will come to church "when hell freezes over." Well, it froze over! I'll see you next Sunday morning!
My friend, Keetha Broyles, a Hoosier who used to live in the northern tundra, has written a good piece at her blog, Eclectic Bits, on the common upnorth phrase, "Hayward, Hurley and Hell."
A couple of interesting tidbits along this line:
1. My good friend, Father Bill Green, was first stationed at Hurley. Then he was sent to Hayward. . . He retired a couple of years ago. . . and told me he's making his way to Heaven.
2. Another good friend, Andi Wittwer, pastors a church in the woods a little over an hour west of Hayward on Hwy. 77. She suggests that we shoot down the same road an hour east and start a baby church in Hurley. Wouldn't that be something??
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As reported by the Los Angeles Times the judge in the Padilla case is having a difficult time impanelling a jury. Of the first 550 questioned by mail a third were disqualified. Of the first 36 questioned in person by the judge more than half have been excused. The numbers though, are not as alarming as what they have told the judge.
Fist, there is the businessman who said
"It would pose some difficulty to me to be open-minded when the subject is terrorism,"
This is not just some abstract view of terrorism. As reported by the L A Times
Prospective jurors, including a Latino highway surveyor, an African American nurse, a Jewish advertising accountant and a divorced white electrician, have repeatedly invoked the images of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as the basis for their inability to judge Muslims fairly.
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"Being very honest, in my heart, I don't know that I can" set aside memories of the terrorist attacks, she told Cooke. She was excused after being asked whether she would want someone like her on her own jury. "No," she answered vehemently.
Isn't that frightening. This man is not charged with anything even remotely connected with 9/11 and yet Bush has so effectively constructed an edifice of fear around 9/11 that people view anything involving the mere mention of terrorism as somehow raising the specter of the 9/11 tragedy.
These jurors also illustrate how difficult it is to get people to realize that we have a Constitution for a reason. That just because someone has been charged with something does not make it so.
A department store sales clerk also of Latin American descent was dismissed after repeatedly insisting that the defendants must have done something wrong to have landed in federal court.
That was followed by these prospective jurors,
Two women whom Cooke questioned Tuesday were among the most impassioned in expressing their views that the defendants weren't entitled to the rights they have in U.S. federal court.
We know there are people like this. But to actually here people stand up in court and tear up the Constitution in the interests of some illusory concept of personal safety is truly chilling.
Also in evidence in the trial is how effectively Bush and his cohort have managed to play the Muslin equals terrorist card.
A single mother who works at a medical office was asked whether she considered Muslims disproportionately prone to violence. She replied: "Before Sept. 11, I would have said no. But from what I've heard since then on the news, I'd say yes."
What is so tragic about this sentiment is that we as a nation never learn. We went through this with the internment of Americans of Japanese ancestry during WW II, later to realize it was a blight on our country, a shameful episode that should never be repeated. (When I say "all" I exclude Michelle Malkin, of course). Yet here we are, sixty years later doing the same thing.
And of course it isn't just memories of 9/11 driving these feelings. From all those moronic color code episodes where we were all advised to stay especially vigilant through the parade of highly questionable "terrorism" apprehensions we have been encouraged to see plots all around us.
"From the terrorism here in this country and what I know about the background in this case, I would not be a fair and impartial juror," an advertising accountant said. "It's hard to admit that you're prejudiced and biased, but in this situation I am."
She was dismissed, as was a self-employed Miami Beach businesswoman who said that she regarded the defendants as "radical people" and believed "that they want to destroy us."
That juror mentioned the "background" of this case. Well lest any of us have forgotten, what is that background? Jose Padilla's arrest first hit the National news in June 2002 when Ashcroft announced to the world that a man who planned to attack the U.S. with a dirty bomb had been aprehended. The lies started that day. In reality, padilla had been arrested a month earlier, in May 2002, and held as a material witness. Originally jailed in New York, he was transfered to a Navy Brig in Charleston, S.C in June after Bush declared him to be an enemy combatant. He rotted there for three and a half years without charges. Then, in November 2005, in order to avoid a likely Habeas Corpus hearing by the Supreme Court, Padilla was transferred to Florida and his name was added to a pending indictment against other "alleged" terrorist. No dirty bombs, no activities in this country. Another loser who did some misguided and maybe even criminal things. But certainly not the threat that so many jurors in Florida have been conditioned to fear.


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Aerial View of Glasgow University
The above shot was taken from the window of a plane, which is my way of saying that I've now returned to Glasgow now in preparation of the new academic year. I will begin to feature fresh photos from the University next week, as I reacquaint myself with the campus and Scottish weather, check out what's new, and go check out what's going on at the museums and art galleries. On Wednesday (September 2nd) I'll answer the little riddle about University Avenue which I put forth last Sunday. I'd do it sooner, but I need to get a particular photo of the area to demonstrate the answer.
If you click on the photo above you'll be taken to its corresponding page on Flickr, where, if you move your mouse over the photo, you'll see that I've tagged the few identifiable University buildings in the photo.
Tip: if you're flying to Glasgow, try to get a seat on the left hand side of the plane, as it seems like the best views of Glasgow and of the University are on the left side of the plane when on final approach and during landing. Don't quote me on that though, as it's based on the fact that every single time I've flown to Glasgow I've sat on the left hand side of the plane and each time I've seen the above out of my window.
[Poll #3: Which Academic Faculty do you belong to at Glasgow University?]
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Yay – because I want to know the answer!
Re flying in, it really is luck of the draw, and depends what way the flight path is running that day – usually I fly over my parents' house when we come into land (ie we go over Glasgow and circle back) but sometimes we approach from the south.
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The power just went out, which is weird because I was just talking to the Dude about how the power always goes out in California. It's definitely the whole block because I can see the traffic signal behind the apartment. Please fix this. I was in the middle of watching John Mayer's performance at Michael Jacksons memorial service.
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Its Monday, and raining. I have a lot to do before the next child succumbs to the dreaded 'pox', but I had to pause when I saw this great graphic. I love architecture, I love coffee – the two are forever intertwined since student days when we used to brew black coffee in the studio to get through the late nights – without milk of course, not because we liked it that way, but because the unrefrigerated milk in a jar from home was forever going off. (I have to wonder whether the experimental jar positioned on the top of the aircon duct has been discovered yet…)
Unlike many architects with a strict aesthetic sensibility who wouldn't dare look a cappuccino in the froth… I like the variations of architecture through the ages and the different styles reflected in people's homes – after all it's an expression of ideas, people's dreams and thoughts, expressions of ways of living, values and beliefs – it's amazing, rich and diverse!
I love seeing houses that become homes through individual additions, a touch of sugar here and there, materials so powerful you could stand a spoon up in them – which then go on to show how they can blend seamlessly to create a totally new taste when you turn the corner. The alchemy of lives and architecture – not just for a tidied up photo shoot – but how they function at different times of the day for the morning latte, the mid morning cappuccino, the afternoon espresso…
Well for the record (and with a light-hearted approach!) I very loosely group the following ideas on my Pinterest site. I know its going to horrify analytical minds – but for those of us with amiable and 'big picture' driver characters ( and too many serious tendencies in our lives anyway) see if you can catch the 'feeling' …!
Latte: Milky white, clean and homely – comfort and familiarity. Often featured in Scandinavian interior design blogs in simple open spaces and clean-cut lines.
Espresso: Strong, full of character – houses for the caffeine (architecture) addicts out there… often characterised by black, white, and rectangular lines. The architects beverage of choice.
Grande Macchiato: Strong architecture on a large-scale – often with a froth of architectural detailing to make it interesting.
cappuccino:Frothy, light – architecture of individuality, collections, colour and personality (and a scattering of chocolate). Now this could expand enormously into sub categories as there is always an element of surprise when a cappuccino arrives at your table – cinnamon (retro), chocolate shavings (folds), perhaps a mixture of both – but as I look through the collection now many consist of 'surprising' forms or 'bubble lamps' of some sort…
Tea: Ok not strictly coffee but falls into the caffeine bracket… Classic, civilised, vintage, and the ceremony of afternoon tea.
And finally Affogato, well not actually architecture – but the things in architecture that make it sweet – family, food, our daily lives. Take black coffee and add ice cream – how good is that….
Source: spaceforinspiration.blogspot.com via Lisa on Pinterest
Have a great monday!


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She's being so creative lately! First she stands on the snow with her bare feet and now she's sitting on a table! Hmm…
Haifa Wehbe posted the above photo of her on Instagram while she sat on a table with the "LOVE" logo above her as she wrote, "Is in the air 💕💕 #BAMA2015GoldenEdition_HaifaWehbe."
The 43-year-old singer looked beautiful in dark green trousers along with a black top and a black leather jacket.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Sri. P. Rajendran, Assistant Engineer, TVRC,Pathanamthitta retires on 31-05-2017
Sri. P. Rajendran, Assistant Engineer, TVRC,Pathanamthitta retires on superannuation on 31-05-2017 after putting 35 Years of dedicated service with AIR and Doordarshan. He has joined as Engineering Assistant in 1982 at All India Radio, Darbhanga, Bihar. Most of his service was in North and NE Zones.During his entire service carrier, he has always been dedicated to his duties. He will be remembered for his dedicated and sincere attitude towards work with sound technical knowledge and effort for smooth functioning of office. He is an excellent engineer in transmitter maintenance.
The staff members under DMC, Adoor and Prasar Bharathi Parivar wishes him a peaceful, healthy and joyful future life. May the Almighty shower unlimited blessings on him.
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Who do you wish Eun Sung would choose?
Mr Nice Guy, Jun Se or Mr Bad Boy, Hwanie?
Mr Nice Guy who has been always there for her through thick and thin or Mr Bad Boy who change become a better man because of her… For the first time in my drama watching life, I can't decide which hero to root for… am going back and forth.


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Today my oldest sister was born and this makes me happy because:
*She is the absolute best dancer you will ever see. In reality she is terrible at dancing that it is absolutely amazing. It will change your life.
*She is the smartest person I have ever met but is very humble about it.
*She has the most beautiful baby boy in the whole world. (Todd, you didn't know I felt this way about you?)
*Pink Sweats
*She is an amazing example to me as I've grow up and I appreciate what a loving and admirable older sister she has been to me! I love you Erin! I am so glad mom birth-ted you.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Kitchen Mini-Makeover
It's amazing what new granite countertops and a travertine backsplash can do! Our kitchen wasn't horrible, it just needed a refresher. We painted it (and everything else in the house for that matter) when we moved in, and we like our cabinets. They are in pretty good condition and have nice slide out shelves. But the tired laminate countertops and dated backsplash had to go. We'd still like to get new valences for above the window and slider and some new hardware for the cabinets...but baby steps.
I'm most excited about the mosaic behind the stove. It really adds a custom touch to the kitchen. I love the way it turned out!
We also replaced the almond colored outlets and face plates with new bright white. We've been doing this throughout the house room by room since we moved in and the kitchen was the "last frontier". It's amazing the difference something so small can make. Like my rooster platter? I'm slightly obsessed with roosters in my kitchen. They're tucked in everywhere...
Friday, February 15, 2013
Traveling by Plane with a Toddler Part 2: In Flight Entertainment
You've boarded the plane, now what?! First, I hope you took advantage of pre-boarding so that you didn't feel rushed and therefore stressed even more than you probably already are. Second, I hope you don't feel the glares of every passenger as they board the plane and then the overwhelming relief when they find that they aren't seated next to you...or in front of you for that matter : ) And third, relax...here are some tips on how to keep that toddler of yours corralled so that you can keep your sanity.
- Visit your local dollar store and pick up a few new toys to keep you're toddler entertained...and if they get left behind, don't sweat it, they were only $1 : ) Keep them in the package...sometimes the packaging is just as much fun as the toy itself!
- Pack a role of Scotch tape. You'll be surprised how mesmerized and entertained your toddler can become with something so simple.
- Bring a couple of your child's favorite books.
- Mini packs of Play Doh are great to play with on the tray table.
- Crayons and a coloring book are always fun, but be prepared...crayons can easily roll away. Make sure you pick up a box of Crayola's square crayons. Better yet, pack a small magnetic drawing board like this one from Etch-a-Sketch...
- Don't forget your toddler's favorite blanket and/or stuffed animal and a small pillow. These familiar comforts may be all they need to doze off to dreamland during the flight.
- Download videos to your iPad or bring a portable DVD player and DVDs. But, don't forget the headphones! You don't want to be disruptive to people seated around you. I found these for Logan on Amazon HERE ....
- Pack twice as many snacks, diapers and formula as you think you'll need. Always be prepared for delays and layovers. And stay away from sugary snacks! They'll only defeat the purpose of trying to keep your toddler under control.
- Let your toddler be entertained by the sights and sounds of the plane...the seat belt, window, safety brochure, tray table latch, people watching, etc.
- If you're running out of options, straws and cups from the beverage cart can be loads of entertainment to a toddler.
Click HERE for Part1: Tips Before Travel.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Traveling by Plane with a Toddler Part 1: Tips Before Travel
Traveling with a toddler can be tricky. Here's my little man last February on his first airplane trip! He was 16 months old and did really well. I actually received compliments from people sitting next to me on one of the flights : )
In two weeks we'll be leaving to stay with PaPa and Grandma for some fun in the Florida sun. Did I mention we'll be there for four weeks? And did I mention I am literally C-O-U-N-T-I-N-G the days? Anyways...it got me thinking about last year's trip and all the great tips I learned. Some from the airlines themselves, some from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and TSA (Transportation Security Administration) websites, and some just from talking with other mommies.
In this post I'll write about things you need to know at the airport...FAA child safety tips, TSA security procedures and some other helpful tips from the airlines.
FAA Safety Tips
The FAA highly recommends use of a child restraint system (CRS) for all infants and toddlers traveling that weigh less than 40 pounds. A CRS is defined by the FAA as a hard-backed child safety seat that is approved by the government for use in both motor vehicles and aircraft. Make sure your CRS is government approved and has "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft" printed on it. Otherwise, you may be asked to check it as baggage. Booster seats are not an approved CRS. If your child is 22-40 pounds, you can use a genius product called the Cares Child Safety Device. These safety harnesses are FAA approved for use in an aircraft.
Be prepared, these restraints are a little pricey when purchased new from the Kid's Fly Safe Cares Airplane Safety Harness website HERE. For a third of the cost to purchase a new one, you can rent one from Cares Harness Rental HERE or from caresrentals on eBay HERE.
TSA Security Check Point TipsChildren ages 12 and under can leave their shoes on during screenings (hooray for small miracles). TSA agents will not ask travelers to do anything that will separate them from their child. Although the TSA recommends children who can walk without assistance should walk through the metal detector separately from their parent or guardian, infants and small children may be carried through the metal detector. If the alarm sounds, an officer will have to conduct additional screening on both the passenger and the child. If a baby is carried through the metal detector in a sling, additional screening may be required even if there isn't an alarm. All carry-on and child related items that can fit in the x-ray machine, should go through the x-ray machine. Such as toys, blankets, strollers, baby carriers, car seats, backpacks, and baby slings. If any equipment will not fit through the X-ray machine, security officers will visually and physically inspect it. Ask a security officer for help gathering bags and equipment, if needed.
The 3-1-1 on Carry On Beverages & Snacks for Babies & Toddlers
Currently, each passenger is allowed one quart size, zip-top bag in their carry-on for liquids, gels and aerosols that are 3.4 ounce or smaller. This is referred to the "3-1-1 rule". Baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are exempt from the 3-1-1 rules, and are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding the 3.4 ounces limit and are not required to be in a zip-top bag. Officers may ask you to open these items to conduct additional screening and you should declare them for inspection at the checkpoint.
Other Useful Tips
- Although children under two are allowed to fly for free in your lap, did you know if you bring your child's car seat and there is an empty seat on the plane, airlines are required to let you use that empty seat for your child's CRS? Ask at the ticket counter when you check-in about this and the possibility of getting seat reassignments.
- Strollers and car seats are not counted as part of standard baggage and can be checked for free at the ticket counter or right at the gate before you board. Don't forget to tag them with your name/address and phone number.
- Be prepared and organized before getting in line to go through security. Having lots of loose items, stuff hanging off the stroller, and in the basket underneath will make it take longer to get through security and you could risk leaving something behind. Some airports have family lanes at security to help you through with extra agents.
- Once you're through security, use this time to pick up any extra drinks or snacks you will need during your flight. Not all flights carry milk and bottled water supplies can be limited. Buy what you need now. Trust me, I learned the hard way.
- Lots of airports have designated play areas where kids can run around, climb, and slide. These are great places for kiddos to get out that extra energy before boarding. Even if your airport doesn't have a designated area, find a safe place in the terminal where they can get out some extra energy. There will be lots of time for sitting when you board the plane.
- I found this great suitcase made by Melissa & Doug. The Trunki is a carry-on sized suitcase for kids that they can also ride on. I'm hoping this will be a fun diversion at the airport while waiting to board our flight. Here he is trying it out...
- Babies and toddlers do not know how to clear their ears to reduce the pressure during takeoff and landing. Sucking on a pacifier, or drinking from a bottle or sippy cup will work.
- I have found flying during nap time works well. The less time your toddler is awake means the less time they have to cause trouble or bother the people around you : )
Click HERE for Part 2: In Flight Entertainment on ways to keep your toddler entertained while in flight.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Powder Room Mini-Makeover
I think the photos speak for themselves. Our powder room was so outdated. We painted it and put up a new towel bar, toilet paper holder, and light fixture when we moved into the house four years ago (OMG, have we really lived here for four years?!). Other than that, I don't think anything had been done to the powder room since the house was built in the late 90's.
It's amazing what granite, a new faucet, and a $35 mirror from Target will do. You heard me right...found the mirror on clearance at Target. Gotta love a good bargain : )
We also had granite counter tops and a new travertine tile back splash done in the kitchen. Those makeover pics to follow soon!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Super Cute Valentine for Toddlers & Template
Have any toddler Valentine's Day parties coming up? Here's a great idea for putting together a simple, yummy treat and message for all their little valentines.
Just download the template below, print on a heavy weight paper, add your own message or picture (or both like I did), stick to a fruit squeeze pouch, and you're set! : )
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Manager Google Raped and Killed
Earlier, Vanessa went missing for a week did not go home already. The new bodies were found Monday night bloodhound about half a mile from her mother's home in Princeton, Massachusetts.
Early Josep district attorney said, until now the local authorities have not been able to find the perpetrators as yet know the motive for the killing.
"There are no facts or witnesses to support the investigation. Communities should have cared and helped," he said.
Meanwhile, Police Chief Michele Powers Woodland city asked residents to cooperate by providing the information needed.
Vanessa is a graduate of Boston University and was later known to work at Google. The search engine company also expressed his condolences.
"Vanessa Marcotte is Google a good employee. He worked in the New York office since half a year ago. Personal friendly smile, always helping and loving Boston sports," Google wrote in a statement.
"We are very shocked and sad, and turu mourning for the families left behind," he continued.