text:
- Home
- About HAO
- Research
- Modeling
- Data & Observations
- News & Events
- Partnerships
- Education
- For Staff
Thermospheric temperature and density recovery during the 5 April 2010 geomagnetic storm has been investigated in this study. Neutral density recovery as revealed by Thermosphere-IonosphereElectrodynamics General Circulation Model (TIEGCM) simulations was slower than observations from GOCE, CHAMP, and GRACE satellites, suggesting that the cooling processes may not be fully represented in the model.
The NO radiative cooling rate in TIEGCM was also compared with TIMED/SABER measurements along satellite orbits during this storm period. It was found that the model overestimated the NO cooling rate at low latitudes and underestimated it at high latitudes. The effects of particle precipitation on NO number density and NO cooling rate at high latitudes were examined in detail. Model experiments showed that while NO number density and NO cooling rate do change with different specifications of the characteristic energy of auroral precipitating electrons, neutral temperature and density recovery remain more or less the same. The reaction rates of key NO chemistry were tested as well, and the NO number density between 110 and 150 km was found to be very sensitive to the reaction rate of N(2D) + O2 → NO + O. A temperature-dependent reaction rate for this reaction proposed by Duff et al. (2003) brought the TIEGCM NO cooling rate at high latitudes closer to the SABER observations. With the temperature dependent reaction rate, the neutral density recovery time became quite close to the observations in the high-latitude Southern Hemisphere. But model-data discrepancies still exist at low latitudes and in the Northern Hemisphere, which calls for further investigation.
AGU Publications, Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics.


text:
Friday, August 9, 2013
Sunshine State
26 comments:
Sounds idyllic- and what a cutey <3 <3 Loving the polka dots too.. you can never go wrong with that print xxReplyDelete
That first picture is sooo cute it's ridiculous!! I love this dress, it's absolutely perfect on you. Such a great fit and the polka dots are sweet. Enjoy Orlando!!!ReplyDelete
What a cutie! I love the outfit, that dress looks lovely on you :DReplyDelete
Oh, adorable Momma and adorable baby! Sweet, sweet post.ReplyDelete
sounds fun! i've enjoyed the instagram pics of your trip too! you couldn't be more darling!ReplyDelete
love this outfit!ReplyDelete
Your dress is adorable! And so is your little one :) xxReplyDelete
Such a cute dress! Your baby makes these pictures even more adorable too!ReplyDelete
What a fun dress on you!ReplyDelete
I really love those shoes! Could you possibly tell me what brand they are?ReplyDelete
pretty dress! :)ReplyDelete
Irene Wibowo
Oh my gosh I'm dying of cute. You and the newborn, aaaah. Too cute. Also, you look stunning, that dress is fabulous and I love the headscarf <3ReplyDelete
Aaaaah I'm dying of cute. You and your baby together are too cute to handle. Also, you're looking stunning! Love the dress and the headscarf <3ReplyDelete
I love this dress and I actually have a similar one :)ReplyDelete
I didn't know that you were wearing glasses!? They suit you really well! I just bought two new pairs... but have to get used to them first ;)
Have a wonderful time in Florida!
Lots of love!
awh the little baby! you both look so beautiful here! i really love your polka dot dress here, i want a simple one just like this!ReplyDelete
lindsey louise
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2013 at 11:46 AM
It is great to see an appearance from the little man! He is adorable and you are beautiful!ReplyDelete
You look so adorable - that dress is amazing, got to love the polka dots! Also, look at your little guy - so. cute.ReplyDelete
This dress is adorable and you look so cute :) You sure are way more hip than my drama teacher was. And sounds like a nice little adventure you are having in Florida.ReplyDelete
This dress is adorable and you look so cute :) You sure are way more hip than my drama teacher was. And sounds like a fun adventure you are having in Florida.ReplyDelete
This outfit is practically perfect in every way, my dear! Love the colors/patterns/tiny details - including your babe! :)ReplyDelete
<3 Megan
i love your beehive, especially with the scarf tied around it like that. and look at your sweet sleeping peanut! and yaaay thats great to hear your team did well!ReplyDelete
xo marlen
Messages on a Napkin
Those sandals look absolutely perfect! I love this look of primary colors. Looks like an amazing getaway. When I was growing up in Oregon I always dreamed of moving to Florida because it was sunny and I thought there were flamingos everywhere. Kind of funny that in all my traveling I've still never been to the sunshine state!ReplyDelete
Hi, Marisa! AWE! You and your baby boy look so adorable!!! ;D Hope you're having a blast in Orlando and congrats to your drama kids!ReplyDelete
I missed coming here! :p
It is a cute dress. I like dot patterns.ReplyDelete
Your baby is so lovely.
I am healed.
you look gorgeous w/ the pretty polka dot dress, head scarf & big glasses. tot reminds me of an old photo of my grandma back in her youth, in the very best way possible. love the shot of you holding the little guy. Florida looks so pretty!ReplyDelete
Cuddly Cacti
Mitla Moda
These photos are adorable. I love your dress. It's exactly my kind of thing. In fact I saw a similar one when browsing the baby wear section in h&m the other day and my husband joked that if we are having a girl I'm going to be dressing it like a mini-me! I can't wait to find out what we are having. Your new born looks adorable. It makes me so broody! XReplyDelete

subset: commoncrawl


text:
There's no denying that our young women have some stunningly good role models to look up to. There's a rich herstory of game-changing women across all fields of life. The key is re-writing the history books to bring these women to the surface and celebrate them as they deserve. And that's where books like these... Continue Reading →
My London: Colour, Draw, Explore
My London: Colour, Draw, Explore by Majel van der Meulen is a fabulously fun and funky colouring book/activity book/finding out book, perfect for taking along on a trip to London. 'Follow the river Thames on a unique trip through London. From Big Ben to Tower Bridge, explore all the famous landmarks and spot things you've never... Continue Reading →
Secrets of Our Earth: A Shine-A-Light adventure
Secrets of Our Earth by Carron Brown and Wesley Robins (Ivy Kids) is part of the innovative Shine-A-Light non-fiction series. Perfect for Early Years and Key Stage 1 topics, these books make learning a hands-on adventure. Exploring the planet from the outside in, looking at mountains and rivers, rainforests and cities, children can hold each... Continue Reading →
The Book of Beasts – Colour and Discover
The Book of Beasts is part colouring book, part non-fiction book and completely stunning. Split into four sections- Earth, Wind, Water and Fire - the book covers a diverse range of mythical monsters. 'From gryphons and dragons to wicked werewolves and snake-haired Gorgons, there are over 90 creatures to discover.' Angela Rizza's illustrations are detailed enough... Continue Reading →


text:
Search Our Stock
View our great range of used and demo vehicles available at Keystar Volkswagen.
Find out more
Time for a Service?
Book your next Service online today with confidence at Keystar Volkswagen.
Find out more
Flexible Finance
Whether you're buying for business or pleasure, we have a wide range of flexible options to choose from.
Find out more
Book an Extended Test Drive
Driving around the block is hardly a test for an Aussie ute, and particularly not the Amarok V6 - the most powerful ute in its class.
Find out more
Takata Airbag Recall
The Australian Government requires a mandatory recall of certain vehicles with frontal Takata airbag inflators to be carried out by 31 December 2020.
Find out more
Welcome to Keystar Volkswagen
Kippa-Ring, QLD
Trust Keystar Volkswagen for your next Volkswagen in Kippa-Ring, Nth Brisbane. we strive to provide the best deals on quality new and used Volkswagen vehicles.
Our informative and experienced staff will be more than happy to guide you through our range of vehicles on offer at our Kippa-Ring dealership and find the Volkswagen that best suits your needs. Keystar Volkswagen also provides excellent aftersales servicing and maintenance.
Our modern workshop ensures you receive the most current parts and servicing available whilst being handled by a fully qualified and experienced mechanic.
Call Keystar Volkswagen on (07) 3480 8600 or visit us today in Kippa-Ring for all your Volkswagen needs.


text:
"Per signum S. Crucis de inimicis nostris libera nos Deus noster Jesus, Crux, et Maria sint nihi salus, custodia ex via".
22 March 2011
Memorial of Blessed Clemens August Graf von Galen
As his motto, he chose the formula of the rite of episcopal consecration: "Nec laudibus, nec timore" (Neither praise nor threats will distance me from God).
A more complete bio of his life can be read here in a post from last year.
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
I certainly do not advocate reinventing the wheel when it comes to teaching strategies. When I find great ideas related to teaching and learning, I apply them to my own teaching. I also believe in sharing and giving credit where credit is due. With that said . . . .
I have always been a big believer in accepting late student work. If I do not get the work, then I do not know if the student has learned the concepts I have been teaching. Sure, zeros are easy to make and take no effort to correct, but they really do not tell me anything about the learning that has or has not taken place.
I was really happy to stumble upon Mr. Bibo's approach to late work. He does a wonderful job of rewarding students who get work done early, having consequences for late work, and assuring that he always knows if students are really learning.
Hopefully, I have peeked your interest. You can learn all about this approach at http://calteacherblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/late-work.html . You will be glad you did!
Thanks to http://open.salon.com/blog/sierrasong for the clip art!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
'Late Work' - by Mr. Bibo of Cal Teacher Blog
Posted by Grammatically Delicious Designs at 6:28 PM
Labels: approach, late work, learning disabled, reward, teacher, teaching strategies
1 comment:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Innovative computer tool solutions from the featured in download catalogues! Use the featured package lists, determine the latest updates of the cool computers programmes, and setup now! Do not toss away a luck to recieve the hottest computer software: employ SoftEmpire to acquire software applications for free of charge. Meet the library of free programs and software application trials. pick out among computer tools, download manipulators, softwares for fun, and all other kinds of applications for your computer or cellular devices!
Company: Philip Curnow
OS: Win95, Win98, WinNT 4.x, Windows2000


text:
Why Hazare phenomnon at all?
Posted April 22, 2011on:
- In: Corruption
- 1 Comment
Justice V R Krishna Iyer has asked Rahul Gandhi: 'Why should the Hazare phenomenon occur at all?' Rahul Gandhi has not replied. Will any of those who are throwing stones at the Hazare panel do?
23.236399 77.405075
Tags: Anna Hazare, Rahul Gandhi, V R Krishna Iyer
1 Response to "Why Hazare phenomnon at all?"
Great post however I was wondering if you could write a litte more on this subject?
I'd be very thankful if you could elaborate a little bit more.
Appreciate it!


text:
Sometimes an idea came to my mind and I can't stop thinking about it. In some way I become obsessed with that idea and I need to take it out of my mind.
It's not because the idea excites me or something similar, is because of the power of creativity. The need of create was with me always.
As far I can remember, I loved to draw and to make sculptures very early on my childhood. At school, I was always happy with art classes and I started studying art with 15 or 16 years old at an art academy in Madrid. My dream was to study Fine Arts and it finally became true.
Some years after I finished my bachelor and started working as a designer. Art disappeared from my day a day life and creativity was my work, but not in an artistic way. At least, I didn't feel like an artist.
At the end of each week, I was struggling with myself because I didn't create anything. Some years after the need of paint, draw or create something with my hands push me again and 3 years ago, I started looking for an art studio to develop my creativity. Since then, I've been working as mush as posible to have an habit of creation and I feel the same emotion and passion that I had when I was a student.
I hope you like my art and if so, yo can contact me if you want jus using the contact form available or drop me a line to email@example.com.


text:
Chat <
Getting Pregnant <
Trying to conceive
of 5
23/08/2013 at 19:09
23/08/2013 at 22:39
Hey Tulip,
I am a serial poas-er. I used ov tests sticks a lot and always struggled with the lines. But I kept all of them, wrote dates on the back and being able to compare the daily ones made it easier to see a rise in my LH. I naturally had a lot of LH in my urine, due to pcos and would not always see a definite positive- I'm sure its easy to miss, as I don't know how long the surge lasts, but it dips again before ov. I missed it the month I concieved- pretty sure I ov'd then!!
But they're a useful tool, used alongside other things- although I became obsessed and spent a fortune on them. I use SME fertility onlie- they have loads of pg tests, sperm friendly lube etc.
24/08/2013 at 11:27
Hi TulipRose,
I would recommend the CB digitals, but not the dual hormone ones cos they have a tendancy of being faulty. I used the CB digitals in January and got preg during that cycle - they are easy to read - blank circle = not fertile and smiley face = fertile.
I am using them again and hoping to get preg again soon Also doing the temping / charting and finding it very interesting and a little bit addictive too
24/08/2013 at 22:30
I HATE HATE HATE the cb digital ones!! Just my personal issue, though, as I spent a ridiculous amount of money on them and never got a bloomin smiley face, EVER!!! Haha! I used to break them apart so I could actually see the line inside.
25/08/2013 at 21:54
Continues below ad
Nice to see you! Please do nose around, sign up and join in.
We use cookies to improve your experience of our website. Read more.


text:
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Getting that Vintage Look Comes Down to Hair Also....
I am a huge fan of the '60s hairstyles, but I'm especially fond of the big back-combed, or teased hair that Nancy Sinatra fronts, or Doris Day, lovely Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffanys, Marlo Thomas, and anybody else.
A favorite technique that I love to do that is the easiest and is especially good for those days that your hair won't cooperate or you didn't have time to wash it, is to just playfully pin it up. Here are the steps I used to get my hair how it is in the photos that I'll try to post.
1. If you have bangs pin them down in front and mess with those later, or part your hair on the side if you want hair framing your face.
2. Take a rat-tail or turtle-tail comb and piece the first layer of hair directly behind your hairline with your bangs and pull them over your forehead to go back to later, along with the bangs or as your first layer.
3. Take the next layer that you pieced out behind that, spray the roots with Bumble and Bumble hairspray or Tresemme hairspray at the roots and comb your hair against the direction it grows towards your roots.
4. Begin backcombing either towards the end of the hair your holding up if you want a big tease, or just a little short backcomb at the roots for a smaller backcomb.
5. Do as many layers that you want until you get to about the crown or a little further behind and your hair should all be pushed over your forehead, so spray the back lightly to make it hold.
6. Then flip it back over and take a soft bristle brush and lightly comb over the top to make it perfectly rounded and soft.
7. Whatever you'd like to do with the front hair, pin it up too and spray, put behind your ear, or what have you.
8. Now take a bobby pin and pull your hair back as if to do a half ponytail and twist slightly and put bobbypin up towards the twist, then curl the bottom part if you'd like and randomly pin up the curls and spray. This will work better if it's curled because you can gently pull it up.
9. Do this until all of your hair is somehow twisted up and pulled back then top it off with a big bow on the side or a flower.
10. Voila!!
Posted by Miss Holly Housewife at 4:05 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
In another earlier text, Derrida defined play as "the absence of the transcendental signified as limitlessness of play, that is to say as the destruction of ontotheology and the metaphysics of presence."
Derrida also wrote, "The absence of the transcendental signified extends the domain and the play of signification infinitely
From: JACQUE DERRIDA, DECONSTRUCTIONISM & POSTMODERNISM
By Cky J. Carrigan, Ph. D. (April 1996)


text:
So yesterday I did our weekly grocery shopping, and every time I struggle to not buy cheap granola bars with a gazillion nasty additives in them, because John loves them and they are a great addition to his lunches which he often doesn't have time to sit down to eat. Sometimes I wanna spend a fortune on the slightly better quality ones, but that pains me as well, so yesterday I decided to make my own! These were so simple and so easy, my only complaint is that they are disappearing faster than store bought ones so I question how much trouble I am actually saving myself when next week comes around. I don't find granola bars to be the health claim some people make, but these homemade ones sure beat the store ones in price, taste, and lack of nasty artificial and processed ingredients!
Here is my ingredient list:
2 and 1/4 cup rolling oats
1/2 cup flour (I used 1/4 cup wheat and 1/4 cup spelt)
1/2 tap baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup nut butter (I used half peanut butter half almond)
1/4 cup honey (I used raw, local honey–yum)
1/4 cup water
1 cup additions of your choice (nuts, seeds, dried fruit pieces–I did chocolate chips!)
Directions: preheat oven to 325. Add nut butter, vanilla, and honey to food processor till combined. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and then add to wet ingredients, pulsing until combined, then scrape into bowl used to mic dry ingredients and mix in chosen additions with a spoon. Press into a 9 by 11 inch pan, wetting the back of the spoon to spread evenly. Here is where you may use the 1/4 cup water to help everything stick together; my batter needed it. Bake for 10-15 minutes (10 was fine for mine, they came out soft and chewy but still holding their shape; longer would probably make them more a little more crunchy). Let cool 5 minutes in fridge, cut into bars and store in Tupperware (if they make it that far!). Enjoy!


text:
~Megs <3
Sunday, July 11, 2010
The End of San Japan and The Epic Adventure.
Well, San Japan is over now T.T I had such an awesome time! I took some pictures, so did Rice and Mini. I got some autographs! I got called the Zelda Chick by the Voice Actors Haha.I bought a LOT, I got a bunny hat, a Triforce T-Shirt (W00t!) I also got a Triforce necklace! And after my friends wouldn't let me buy anymore Zelda things I bought an FMA poster and for some weird reason Colonel Useless (AKA Rice) is in the picture in the corner. PFFFT. Speaking of Soggy, there were at least 7 Roy Mustang cosplayers at this thing! Mini, Rice, and I kinda have this weird little thing going on and we have decided that Rice is Mustang, Mini is Alphonse, and Yes...I'm Edward for reasons unknown..... NO I AM NOT SHORT DON'T GO THERE!We decided this mainly because rice and I always tease each-other and Mini seems to be our only voice of reason.Plus, I'm almost always with Mini, almost always. Anyway, so being Ed I always tease Colonel Soggy or Rice about being wet and useless and therefore was disturbed by all the Roy cosplayers XD. There were a few Eds on the second day but.....The only funny thing was there was an old woman who coslayed as Roy. LOL. But besides that I also bought a cool Japanese outfit for 69$.....Am I crazy? Probably, but it looks cool! I bought some cat ears to match it too! I got Micah's autograph like I said I would! We even went to a Soul eater Screening with him, but he didn't say much HAHA. We saw several awesome Soul Eater cosplays too! Haha. all in all we had a really fun time.Rice and Mini may talk more about it.In other news, Mini and I will be gone, for a week. We are going on a trip with our church to Colorado to a camp. Our Youth Leader calls it, The Epic Adventure, he always names out trips this one is actually normal compared to past ones.I'll try to convince Rice to blog while we're gone. Maybe this is revenge for when they left me at the beginning....Well I think Iv'e written enough for now. I'll blog when I get back! Don't forget that Rice is a Soggy Match, and I am not short in any way. HAHA. Later!
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Dick Devos caught a lot of flack at the last debate for Michigan Governor for not having a plan for either Michigan or the debate. Because you have all been so loyal and I consider you like a downline to me, I have decided to share my simple plan for Michigan and tonight's debate with you.
My plan is deceptively simple but I must say brilliant. For months, the Campaign for Big Bucks has been trying to hide the fact that Dick Devos is a Republican (look it up, the answer surprised me!). Tonight it's time for Dick Devos to come out of the political closet, to embrace his Republican soul and use the power of Republican ideals like untrammeled free trade, tax breaks for corporations who outsource jobs and a ceaseless committment to making the lives of our richest Americans better and better to steamroll Governor Granholm.
Now a lot of people might say "Dick, your vaunted Republican ideals are destroying our nation by taking money from education and essential services. You are racking up monstrous debts and putting our nation in hock to foreign bankers." To them I say: "Don't worry about the fact that your share of the national debt is climbing faster than a monkey after the last banana on the tree – the important thing is that I am doing just fine. What's more, all my rich friends who attend $1000 a plate Republican fundraisers are doing just fine too!"
Do you think we're just going to keep all that money for ourselves and pass our fortunes along to our families intact by repealing the estate tax? Those of you who answered "Yes" should be ashamed of yourselves. Being rich is hard, and it's even harder if you don't pay people to clean up after you and serve you.
So rest assured Michigan, that as the fortunes of Dick Devos and his rich friends grow through our support of policies like slashing the estate tax and encouraging outsourcing of not just jobs, but whole companies, we will find plenty of jobs for you to do.
Better dress for it though. Those mansion gutters can be such a mess.
Librul 'Lert CHUDD Intelligence has identified that the Michigan Liberal Army (MLA) plans a liveblogging event in Grand Rapids and on MichiganLiberal.com. In order to thwart their nefarious schemes, the Head will be taking the fight to them!


text:
Geisinger and Commonwealth Medical College Finalize Partnership to Create Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Agreement will strengthen local care and create a Pennsylvania physician pipeline
SCRANTON, PA –- Geisinger and The Commonwealth Medical College have received all necessary regulatory approvals and have closed on their legal integration creating the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, effective Jan. 1. This announcement solidifies the two organizations' resolve to work together to build a fully-integrated learning experience while also filling a tremendous need for physicians in northeastern and north-central Pennsylvania. Geisinger becomes one of just a few organizations in the country that brings together a health system, health plan and medical school.
"Joining together a world-class health system and health plan with a young, innovative school of medicine will make our region a hub for medical education, research and discovery," said David T. Feinberg, M.D., MBA, Geisinger President and CEO. "Through this partnership, Geisinger Commonwealth will continue to realize the vision and mission of its original founders to provide high-quality healthcare to patients in the region for generations to come."
This partnership strengthens each organization's mission to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities, and to demonstrate sustained improvements in health outcomes of the area population. Given Geisinger's investments in electronic health records, data analysis and pioneering ProvenCare delivery models, this partnership presents a rare opportunity to work more closely with physicians from the very beginning of their careers in the service of improving population health. Geisinger Commonwealth is also uniquely positioned to create innovative new masters degree programs that leverage the health system's signature excellence in areas like genomics and information technology. These and other programs will be designed to deliver a complete spectrum of education to build the healthcare teams of the future.
"Both Geisinger and TCMC have focused on developing empathy as a key skill in a changing healthcare landscape," said Steven J. Scheinman, M.D., who will continue to serve as the school of medicine's president and dean and becomes chief academic officer and executive vice president at Geisinger. "Geisinger through its emphasis on Caring and ProvenExperience program, which offers refunds to patients based on kindness and compassion, and TCMC through its Family Centered Program, which pairs medical students with multi-generational families in their first two years of instruction. We all believe that empathy, compassion and kindness are key to the future of medicine and look forward to creating an impact in these areas as healthcare evolves and transforms."
Both Dr. Scheinman and Dr. Feinberg emphasized that the medical college's many close relationships with community partners will be maintained during and afer transition to Geisinger Commonwealth.
With the nation facing both looming physician shortages and shortages in residency slots, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine will ensure that northeastern and north central Pennsylvania has a development pipeline of well-trained, highly-qualified professional and compassionate doctors that will care for their families and friends for generations to come. The partnership will allow both institutions to leverage further the academic, clinical and research components of both organizations by consolidating these efforts within the school of medicine.
"Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine will continue the community-first emphasis that TCMC has built in its short history," said Dr. Feinberg. "Our students, physicians and staff will continue to be immersed in the social context and the impact of illness on the lives of patients. Together we will offer a secure, stable environment in which to educate the physicians of the future."
All TCMC employees are now employees of Geisinger, and will be transitioned to Geisinger benefits over the coming year as the organizations integrate. Other than the name and branding changes, business will continue as usual for students, faculty and staff of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine through the integration process, and all previously scheduled college events will take place as planned.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record and the development of innovative care delivery models such as ProvenHealth Navigator®, ProvenCare® and ProvenExperience®. As one of the nation's largest health service organizations, Geisinger serves more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania, and also in southern New Jersey at AtlantiCare, a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital became the newest members of the Geisinger Family. The physician-led system is comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $12.7 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Geisinger has repeatedly garnered national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Founded as The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) in 2008, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is one of the nation's newest fully accredited medical colleges. The college offers a community-based model of medical education with campuses in Sayre, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Williamsport. The college offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) degree. The college's innovative curriculum, focused on caring for people in the context of their lives and their community, attracts the next generation of physicians and scientists from within its 17-county region in northeast and north central Pennsylvania as well as from across the state and the nation.
For media inquiries:


text:
It began with reading George and Martha and laughter filled the room.
Do you know who wrote this book?
It became quiet as a tranquil sky . . .
His work is usually gently humorous. His fairy tales are full of sly humor. James Marshall author and illustrator of the "George and Martha: books, the "Fox" series, "The Cut-Ups, and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" He was a Caldecott honor winner in 1989. He also illustrated the "Miss Nelson" and the "Stupids" series.
Marshall grew up on a large farm miles from the nearest town. As a result, he spent a good deal of his childhood alone.
[5] 2.10.1 Identifying author's message, theme, or purpose, stated or implied (e.g., helping others brings great rewards)


text:
What Shows Up on a Bad guy Background Check - Sample Background Reports
Just what to get out of online rap sheets
There are lots of online website that offer you the possibility to do criminal background examinations but it's commonly difficult to work out just what it is that you will actually get from the reports without very first signing up with the website. Wouldn't it be good if you could view some sample records from the website prior to you subscribed?
Online background examinations aren't perfect. They do not ensure that the information in their data source is right nor could you fairly expect that every single sheet of information about every person is available.
The quantity of info made available varies from one state to another and also authority to authority but on the whole, based upon my experience, there is a great chance that you will have the ability to find some details on the individual that you are taking a look at. I have actually handled to learn a bunch of information about a lot of the people I have actually looked for. Some of it was really fascinating I can inform you.
Exactly what does a criminal background check are composed of
When you search for background concerning somebody online you get a great deal more than merely their criminal record. Even if they do not have a criminal history you could learn a bunch of various other intriguing things regarding them. Here i thought about this is a list of several of the important things that you could be able to discover:
Call and also take care of, attend to history, e-mail addresses, relatives and also partners, neighbors, arrest warrants, civil filings, equipment possession, state criminal records examine, community examination.
Using example background check records to discover just what to expect
You could obtain a much better suggestion of exactly what is consisted of in a criminal background check by checking out sample reports from everyone records database internet site that you are thinking of utilizing. Taste reports do not provide you any specific about genuine individuals however they could help you to comprehend the sort of info you could be able to discover.
Test records aren't easy to discover yet I've made it very easy for you to look at some examples prior to you join a background check internet site. I have actually secretly duplicated several of the sample records from everyone records website that I have actually been using recently. You could examine them right here: Criminal Background Checks example reports.


text:
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
It's a...
I realized right when the ultrasound tech made her announcement that I was more attached idea of a baby boy than I thought (I think mostly because I already had the name picked out and I'm really sad not to use it) and I think JP is still in a daze. But everything looks great and we are So excited. It's going to take a few days to get used to using "her" and "she"- even after finding out I kept referring to "his head" or "his leg" on the screen. But baby girl Lag Liv looks fantastic and everything is measuring perfectly.
Everything with me also looks good - both the placenta and cervix look exactly as they should so that was a big relief. We met briefly with the high risk doctor who is also the ultrasound reading specialist (I'm sure there's a fancier name for that) and he affirmed that he saw nothing concerning in the images. My OB was also pleased, and once armed with the sonogram pictures, was far less concerned about the weekend bleeding. But because it is so important to get to 28 weeks, she still advised for us to avoid intercourse until then. I am also to avoid vigorous exercise (I assured her that was not a problem as I'd been avoiding it since I was pregnant with Landon) and should delay the big shopping trips and nursery decorating plans until after that 28-week mark. She said my current schedule shouldn't be a problem and I shouldn't be too worried, it just seems wise to avoid introducing anything extra to my days until we reach a safe point and I'm totally fine with that.
So it was a great appointment. I still can't believe we're having a girl- Landon's going to have a little sister! I need a name- our hypothetical boy was named, but I've got nothing on the girl list. I also need to start shopping (online shopping) for non-frilly, non-overly-cutesy girly things.
I'm just so, so happy everything was picture-perfect. And I can't wait to watch that little girl wrap JP around her baby finger.
29 comments:
Congratulations!! I totally knew it was a girl, only a girl can cause this much drama before she's even born. ;)ReplyDelete
- Lisa M1/20/10, 1:15 PM
Congrats on the girl!I waivered, myself:I really wanted a girl, we a girl name picked out couldn't agree on a second boy name.But I already knew how to "do boys", and boys and girls are way, way different. (We took a little girl friend with us to Disneyland: she knew the location of, and had to use, every women's restroom in the park! She also was very picky about where we purchased her ice cream. Boys just go, "Yay, ice cream!" Ditto with clothes, most toys,room decorations ... You will get to participate in the ongoing debate: which hurts more to step on in the dark: Barbie shoes or Legos? Again, congrats.ReplyDelete
Wooot! Congratulations! I was really surprised to hear it was a girl - why? I don't know! But that's so sweet. You've got lots of time to think of girl names - there are zillions of beautiful ones out there, I'm sure you'll pick a lovely one.ReplyDelete
I remember crying when I found out my son was a boy. But now I wouldn't trade him! Your mind will get with the program and supply the right pronouns soon enough. :)
- Anonymous1/20/10, 1:28 PM
Yay! Congratulations on the great ultrasound. And you got your sex life back! Rock!ReplyDelete
Girls names are WAY easier than boy names, I find. So many good ones!
Congratulations!!! I found myself kind of upset both times I found out I was having a girl - I grew up with brothers and couldn't really imagine what I'd do with girls - but I'd say we've adjusted quite well. :) I'm glad to hear the appointment went well, too - here's hoping for good news the whole way through!ReplyDelete
CONGRATULATIONS!! As a mom of 2 boys, I really hope to hear "It's a girl" in the u/s room next time around :) I recommend BabyGap-- I drool at the girls' stuff every time I am over in the boys' section! Glad everything looks great.ReplyDelete
I think it'll be so fun to have one of each!!! I am going to find out in the next few weeks whether baby #3 is a boy or if it's girl #3. I honestly don't have a preference this time (with #1, I wanted and got a girl, with #2 I wanted a boy and got a girl). Since I am used to girls, I don't really like sports or boy toys, and have tons of girl stuff, a girl seems like she would fit right in. But I'd like a boy for variety. I can't for the life of me think up a boy name though! You'd think I'd have one with two girls already named, but nope! I have about 5 girl names that I could happily use and 0 boy names (well, maybe 1 that I could tolerate).ReplyDelete
YAY! Congratulations! That is so exciting! And my husband will be happy to hear that you thought you were having a boy and are having a girl--I am convinced it is a boy and he is gung-ho girl...but we are waiting until the birth to find out, so your news will be his beacon :)ReplyDelete
P.S. Congrats on getting your sex life back - at least in the foreseeable future!ReplyDelete
Congrats! Landon is going to be such a good big brother!ReplyDelete
- Olivia1/20/10, 2:08 PM
congrats! glad to hear everything is coming along well. landon will be a great big bro to your little one!ReplyDelete
- Courtney1/20/10, 2:20 PM
Congrats! I have to say that having a baby girl (now 10 months) has been just awesome. As for cute-but-not-too frilly things, check out Hanna Andersson if you haven't already (the pj's are awesome, for both boys and girls).ReplyDelete
Congratulations!!!! Once the shock wears off, you will be thrilled to be having a girl! I have one of each and it is sooooo much fun! I'll start working on a girl name to throw into the mix!ReplyDelete
Great news! There is a ton of awesome girl stuff out there. Believe me, I've been tempted to buy it and I have two boys!!ReplyDelete
Yay! Congratulations! My grandmother said you can stop as soon as you have one of each! :-)ReplyDelete
Names are hard. We only had a girl name, so I was sure we were having a boy. Lucky for us we had a girl!
Aw, congrats to you and JP! Glad there is nothing to be too worried about.ReplyDelete
"high risk doctor who is also the ultrasound reading specialist" = "perinatologist"
It's a mouthful right? My Dad is a perinatologist and when I was little I was a bit confused and told everyone he was a paleontologist. Ever since, he's found it more effective to refer to himself as a "high risk maternal-fetal specialist."
So excited for you and to hear what names you come up with. "Landon" is awesome, so you've set a high standard.ReplyDelete
CONGRATS LL!!! I'm SO excited for you guys!ReplyDelete
It's so much fun to think of names. I always actually wondered: how did you come up with Landon's name? Is there a story behind it? ...I'm sure you guys will pick an equally lovely girl name too. :)
Best of luck in the coming months (and beyond!).
so exciting- she will truly be a blessing to your family! I always imagined myself with four boys so if my next one is a girl I think I will understand how you feel. But she will have you guys just enamored. Now I'm really curious to know that name you originally picked out, you wont be willing to share will you?ReplyDelete
congrats! I am a recent follower of your blog (I found you googling "pregnant" and "summer associate" -- neither of which I am, yet) and I love hearing about your experiences. Most of all, I love knowing that it's possible to do this and be so positive and upbeat!ReplyDelete
Congratulations!!! Yay for girls. What is it with girl's names? There are just so darn many.ReplyDelete
Congrats!! Even though you were hoping for a boy, a girl will be just as equally fulfilling and, who knows, might even EXCEED your expectations! ;)ReplyDelete
I have been following your pregnancy posts and totally saying "ME TOO!" on every one (like not researching the pregnancy this time around, and just enjoying it more) as I too am due in June (6/26) with #2 which is... another boy! I was the opposite of you - we were hoping for a girl this time (one boy, one girl, end of story), mostly because I have absolutely NO ideas for names for another boy, LOL. We used all the good ones on the first one... There are SO many awesome girl names, though - you will have fun picking one!
Congrats again!
And yet another Congrats! :DReplyDelete
So glad to hear all is going well for Mom and baby. And I'm sure you will adjust to the unexecpted.
Funny story - our first was a girl and although I was hoping for a girl the second time around, my husband was sort of hoping for a boy. We had a boy's name picked out but couldn't agree on a possible girl's name. Never knew the sex of either child until they were born. When our second girl was delivered, the dr mistakenly thought we had our hearts set on a boy because we had a boy's name but none for a girl. This was RIGHT after I delivered and he said "Don't worry, you can always try for a boy next time". Completely spontaneously (with no putting brain in gear before opening mouth), I said "There won't be no *** next time!".
Cracked up that delivery room I did although I must admit I was a little embarassed. But only a little; hey, I had an epidural with the first but not with this one. Did I mention it right after the delivery? :D
Congratulations!!! I love having one of each sex - truly, it is fun.ReplyDelete
For non-girlie stuff, my favorite places are Gymboree and Target. Yes, Gymboree. During clearance and Gymbucks periods, their prices are not that expensive. seriously. And I mostly shop online.
Sadly, I have no advice for saving your girl from Princess Fever. I tried my best, but my girl is all about the princess crap. Sigh.
Yay!!! I was like you, I think having only had a boy, I couldn't imagine anything different than trucks& dinosaurs. But your hotly side comes back REAL quick. :) so happy for you!ReplyDelete
OMG, I just noticed my comment. I sent it from my iPhone, which auto-spelled "girly" for me... as "hotly." Um, not really, iPhone, but thanks all the same.ReplyDelete


text:
(One More–Superchick)
Sorry, I've been pretty MIA lately…partly busy-ness…partly I am slowly but surely learning that not EVERYTHING that comes into my head needs to come out through my mouth or my fingers…
Not a lot to say tonight, but tonight's sermon was great, and so I just wanted to retype my sermon notes…in no particular order since figuring out how to order them would be a nightmare since I write every direction all over my page pretty randomly…The sermon topic was REVENGE! It was really good, and timely as I have recently found myself feeling less forgiving than I should. I have not been setting a very good example of what it means to be a Christian…It doesn't matter what anyone has done to me, I don't need to stay in an abusive setting and just take it, but even someone who has hurt me in that way should be forgiven and loved, because they deserve it just as much as I deserve God's love…which is to say I do not in any way deserve God's love, but because he gave of it freely and adopted me into his own family, I need to be willing to extend the same compassion to those who have hurt me…and it is hard, but Love is the most powerful thing in the world and through God's love of me, I can love others.
In an honor-shame culture they took it up a notch each time to God changed it to equality;; The forgiveness of Christ is the only way to move on;; Hate multiplies hate and hurts people.;;They don't deserve my love, but did I deserve God's love;; Are you LOVING people who are different–not just not harming them–must actually help them;;Open yourself to people <– ;; When you apologize, ask for forgiveness–own it yourself;; Bitterness puts you on an endless escalator of pain–it never stops;; If I didn't leave my hurt behind, I would still be in prison;; What do you do with someone you thought was your friend who stabs you in the back–we want them to feel the same pain;; If you are in an abusive situation, you need to Get Out (we'll help);; GO THE EXTRA MILE! ;; God loves people–you were once enemies with God and he sent the sun;; Take on the burden of others;; Jesus embodied the sermon on the mount;; Father forgive them for they know not what they do;; meet hate with love for double victory so you can transform enemy into friend;; The most powerful love is that for your enemies…Love your enemy, pray for those who persecute you;; Pride keeps us from forgiveness–people ask why;; >>Revenge<< ;; How do I love people who hate me? ;; Because God is the provider, I can let go;; Passive forgiveness–when no one is asking for it–not the same as reconciliation–you can forgive w/o opening your bank account or ❤ again to them;; Jesus turned the other cheek;; you are now a child of the father!! ;; forgiven and loved ❤ ;; We need the modem of grace;; You are a son/daughter–God loves and forgives you–you are an adopted enemy;; Good or bad, God sends you sunshine!! ;; When people have wounded you, don't hurt them back–forgive them;; I am the representative of an almighty God;; I can choose peace, I can choose patience, because God provides justice;; Did Jesus give me exactly what I deserved, or should I let God be the judge;; Is it weakness or unleashing God's power–which is harder?;; God gets the glory, I get the freedom;; Love is the most powerful thing in the world;; who has hurt you?–pray for them;; Forgiveness is 1st a choice, then an emotion–feeling WILL come;; GIVE FREELY–JUST GIVE;; Active forgiveness–don't worry about your pride;; eye for an eye tooth for a tooth represented equality–was to protect ppl–you can't get more than you deserve and you can't be exploited–and it is not individual–it is the courts;; If there is no God, you will never have justice for your life;;


text:
I'm at around 10,000 words for the day in the 3-Day Novel Contest, and am calling it a night. While I'm a bit nervous about the word count I'm going to have to hit tomorrow and Monday to get through the story, I'm very pleased with what I've done so far. The contest website says you're lucky to get out of the gate on day 1, and I am definitely out of the gate.
I spent the morning plotting in conversation with my husband, until I felt I had a solid understanding of what needs to happen by certain points in the story for everything to work. I am writing a post-apocalyptic novel of urban fantasy and horror, in case you're curious. The positive side of the story is that it's complex, has tons of characters, and I am unlikely to get stuck due to a lack of plot. The negative side of the story is that it's complex, has tons of characters, and I am worried that I will miss cues and not get everyone to where I need them to be at the right times. I also worry that there's too much in the story and I won't be able to get to the end in time. Other times, I worry that there's not enough in the story, and I've only got 20 more pages in me before I run out of steam. You get the idea.
Most of what I did today was get all the characters introduced and set on their respective paths. I'm happy with how that's gone so far, but I'm going to have to seriously step it up tomorrow, in order to hit the 20,000-word goal I've set for myself. Because I get a bit lonely sitting at the computer for hours, I'm planning to go over to my sister's and spend much of the day on her porch working on my laptop.
One thing that I'm noticing, and that I've noticed before while doing Nanowrimo, is that when I'm writing under time pressure, my stories come out much darker and more violent than my normal writing. Part of why I'm calling it a night is that I'm home alone, and, honestly, I'm starting to creep myself out with what's happening in this novel.


text:
Debris cleared from the No. 3 reactor building at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant in August 2013 is believed to be the source of radiation that contaminated rice paddies more than 20 kilometers away in Minami-Soma.
July 15, 2014
Residents of Minami-Soma in Fukushima Prefecture expressed anger with the government and Tokyo Electric Power Co. for keeping them in the dark about radiation that contaminated local rice crops."We cannot help but distrust the agriculture ministry, which did not promptly let us know of the matter, despite it being a serious issue," said Minami-Soma Mayor Katsunobu Sakurai.
According to the agriculture ministry, cesium levels of rice harvested in mid-August last year in Minami-Soma exceeded the safety standard of 100 becquerels per kilogram.
The ministry had determined that the removal of debris from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant caused radioactive substances to spread to 14 paddies outside the evacuation zone in Minami-Soma, more than 20 kilometers from the stricken nuclear plant.
The ministry informed TEPCO of the problem in March and ordered the utility to to take preventive measures. However, the ministry failed to inform the city of Minami-Soma of the situation.
The ministry plans to hold a meeting on July 18 to brief local farmers.
Sakurai also said TEPCO is at fault and that he wants answers.
"We protest (TEPCO's) irresponsible clearing of rubble that raises concern among farmers," the mayor said. "We demand an explanation."
During a regular news conference in Tokyo on July 14, TEPCO officials apologized for causing trouble in extensive areas. But the officials added that it remains uncertain if the debris clearance work is the cause of the spread of cesium.
Although the debris clearance work is currently on hold, the utility said it will be resumed later in July. When asked if TEPCO will release radiation readings or details of the clearance process, an official said, "We will consider it before restarting the clearance work."
At a July 14 news conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was asked about the dangers of contaminated rice.
"We inspect every bag of rice when they are shipped," Suga said. "If there is rice with radiation levels exceeding the standards, it won't get shipped to market."
Suga was also asked why the agriculture ministry and TEPCO failed to inform Minami-Soma about the contamination of local rice crops.
"The reasons are unclear," he said. "But I have been informed that investigations will be held soon."
Regarding TEPCO's plan to dismantle the No. 1 reactor building still holding debris with high levels of radiation, Suga said, "The Nuclear Regulation Authority secretariat has asked TEPCO to come up with measures to further prevent and survey the dispersal of radioactive materials."


text:
Raw mangoes are commonly used in South Indian cooking. The tangy taste can be either be a subsitute for tamarind (another common ingredient) or can be used by itself for their unique flavor. In this recipe, I have tried to make a thick stew which can be a great accompaniment for several dishes. Hope you enjoy it as well!
Serves up to 4 people
Preparation time:35 minutes
1 raw mango
1 tbsp of sambhar powder
1/4 cup of jaggery
1/8 tsp of turmeric
1/4 tsp of mustard
1 sprig of curry leaves
1 tsp of oil
salt as required
1.Cut mango in to small cubes. Cook mango along with cup of water. Add turmeric, sambhar powder and salt. Bring it to boil.
2. As the mangoes are half cooked, add the powdered jaggery.
3. Allow the mangoes to cook till they are soft. Heat oil in the different pan and add mustard. As the mustard crackles, add curry leaves.
4. Saute and transfer the seasoning to mango. Serve with rice and can be an accompaniment to kuzhambu/ sambar.


text:
This quilt is a difficult on to show all the details on it in a full length picture.
I took 3 different photos which will allow you to see the details of the stitching and the colors more clearly.
You can see the top, middle and bottom sections in greater detail and color.
This is the entire quilt.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
CHASING RAINBOWS 4 - Closeups
Posted by Kay Koeper Sorensen at 12:36 AM
4 comments:
- Warm Quilts said...
The color variety used in your stitching enhances the work below. The contrast is so striking that it made me focus on each section at first. What a creative piece; a lovely post!
- July 31, 2016 at 10:45 AM
- Susie Q said...
Very unique. The stitching is beautiful!
- July 31, 2016 at 11:39 AM
- Ellen Lindner said...
This is a beautiful quilt, Kay! Love the colors and the raised satin stitching.
I hope you'll be able to get it professionally photographed so you can show it off to full advantage.
- July 31, 2016 at 12:55 PM
- Robin said...
I love the vagarity of the stitched lines, straiaght, curved, color used. As always your artistic eye amazes me. Thanks for sharing.
- August 2, 2016 at 8:23 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Band History:
Finntroll plays there own brand of black folk metal sung in Swedish and they formed in Helsinki, Finland in 1997 by the founding members Teemu "Somnium" Raimoranta (guitarist) and Jan "Katla" Jämsen (vocalist). They released there first demo, Rivfader in 1998 and shortly after Samu Ruotsalainen (drummer), Samuli Ponsimaa (guitarist), Henri "Trollhorn" Sorvali (keyboardist) and Sami Uusitalo (bassist) joined the band. After the band was put together they released there first LP Midnattens Widunder in 1999. Unlike the demo which was solid black metal with folk elements mixed in they really tinkered with their sound including more folk elements as well as some symphonic keyboarding sounds which is no stranger to the black metal genre. The band then released Jaktens Tid which after there debut was a much more refined and clear sound as the band members started to really mesh into a unique sound. This catapulted them into into playing open-air festivals and garnered the attention of Century Media which started promoting them worldwide. In 2002 Jan "Katla" Jämsen was diagnosed with a tumor in his vocal chords and had to unfortunately quit the band. He officially quit after the release of the EP, Visor Om Slutet. Visor Um Slutet was recorded in a forest cabin in Helsinki and would be dubbed an "acoustical experiment". Katla and the new vocalist Tapio Wilska shared the singing duties among them in the EP and would prepare Tapio for his new job as full time vocalist. Shortly before the release, Finntroll was struck with more hardship as the guitarist and founding member Teemu "Somnium" Raimoranta died as he fell off a bridge in Hakaniemi, Helsinki. As the two founding members were no longer a part of the band the contemplated dissolving but after some time decided to go on, touring Europe for two weeks, with guitarist Mikael Karlbom who was hired as a replacement for Somnium. In 2004 the band released another EP, Trollhammaren and would be a preview to Nattfödd to presumably test the waters with the new line up. It was an instant success as both the EP and album would be more successful that any previous album. Nattfödd consisted of more humppa than previous work and was a major step in the right direction. In 2006 Tapio Wilska, vocalist of the band since 2002, was fired for undisclosed reasons. Following Tapio Wilska departure Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns was hired as the bands full time vocalist. In 2007 the band would release Ur Jordens Djup and would put an emphasis on epic keyboard riffs with very loud but melodic guitar and downplayed some of the Humppa elements. Also former vocalist Katla was brought in to write the lyrics for this album. In 2010 they released Nifelvind and once again Katla was brought in to write lyrics for the album. This album retained the sound of Ur Jordens Djup with now an even bigger focus on the black metal sound.
Midnattens Widunder holds up to this day even if this was only the bands first album. It's a solid listen with my favourite being the title track and til this day it the growls in the song still gets me revved up. Jaktens Tid wasn't as good though the title track again was a personal favourite once again. Also the inclusion of more humppa elements I really enjoyed. Visor Om Slutet was dubbed as an experiment and I thought they succeeded. It was an acoustic album and much to my surprise I really appreciated the change of pace as it gave the band some depth. I actually almost wish the band hadn't released Trollhammaren as my Nattfödd listening experience was hindered as I over listened to Trollhammaren. Both albums were that good and Nattfödd remains one of my feel good albums especially with the further inclusion of Finntroll's folksy charm. Ur Jurden Djup would prove a step in the right direction as this band decided to turn to a more black metal sound. They did retain what made them Finntroll but just gave themselves an even darker image which I really enjoyed. At the time the dismissal of Tapio had me worried but Vreth fulfilled his duties in spades and Katla's lyrics were a very nice touch. In 2010 the release of Nifelvind would see a further inclusion of the dark imagery as was introduced with the previous album. Vreth and Katla would once again collaborate and create some more enjoyable imagery with the vocals. These guys are a staple of the genre and deserve to be heard for fans of any type of metal. Hopefully another album will be around the corner as there musical range always impresses me.
Album Quality:
Midnattens Widunder (1999) - V0 MP3 / VBR
Jaktens Tid (2001) - V0 MP3 / VBR
Visor Om Slutet (EP) (2003) - V0 MP3 / VBR
Trollhammaren (EP) (2004) - V0 MP3 / VBR
Nattfödd (2004) - V0 MP3 / VBR
Ur Jordens Djup (2007) - V0 MP3 / VBR
Nifelvind (2010) - V0 MP3 / VBR
- Midnattens Widunder: MirrorCreator
- Jaktens Tid: MirrorCreator
- Visor Om Slutet (EP): MirrorCreator
- Trollhammaren (EP): MirrorCreator
- Nattfödd: MirrorCreator
- Ur Jordens Djup: MirrorCreator
- Nifelvind: MirrorCreator


text:
You are hereStage Rentals and Sound Production
Stage Rentals and Sound Production
After taking over the stage rental business from Jambox last Summer we've shifted focus to offering affordable Live Sound and Light Production. Tractorgrease will make your event stand out. So if you're thinking of Outdoor Festivals, Indoor Concerts, MMA Fights, School Dances,Private Functions or any other event that requires Lights,Sound, Stages, or Video. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com to book our services.
Here are some testimonials:
"Tractor Grease staging is a great company for outdoor concerts. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly to work with. All our bands just loved their sound guy!"
Lynda Baker
Cultural and Community Events Coordinator, City of Coquitlam
"Tractor grease does just as their name would suggest, make your event machine run smooth and easy. I organize the annual 4/20 rally in the core of downtown vancouver and with a crowd pushing 30k it really helps to have a straight and focussed crew to deal with all of the last minute requirements… These rallies have plenty! Jeff and his crew are where i need them, when i need them, bringing a highly adaptable and pro job to these events. But it's not just that, their professionalism and positive attitudes are contagious which is way important when things get stressful. These guys are the real deal and they make their jobs look easy."
Adam Bowen
Vancouver 420 Event Organizer
- Login to post comments


text:
Hough graduate programs remain in top five among U.S. publics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Four programs from the Hough Graduate School of Business stayed in the top five among U.S. public business programs in Eduniversal's 2017 Best Masters Ranking. The Master of Science in Management program took over the No. 1 spot among U.S. publics. The Master of International Business program


text:
Re: Bernard Asher Cohn/Coon of Falls Co, Tex
In reply to:
Re: Bernard Asher Cohn/Coon of Falls Co, Tex
I too am related to Bernard Asher Cohn/Coon/Coone through Marcus Henry Coone and Samuel Franklin Coone and Joyce Adele Cohn.I am looking for my Grandmother's releatives . . . Lucinda Wells married Samuel Coone.My mother is Joyce Adele Cohn or Coone depending on the time frame.


text:
While I give you the following link from ei, electronicintifada.net I cannot resist copying the poem this heroic poet laurette of Palestine wrote. I copy it at the end of the link entitled "Identity Card"
"Identity card"
Write down!
I am an Arab
And my identity card number is fifty thousand
I have eight children
And the ninth will come after a summer
Will you be angry?
Write down!
I am an Arab
Employed with fellow workers at a quarry
I have eight children
I get them bread
Garments and books
from the rocks …
I do not supplicate charity at your doors
Nor do I belittle myself at the footsteps of your chamber
So will you be angry?
Write down!
I am an Arab
I have a name without a title
Patient in a country
Where people are enraged
My roots
Were entrenched before the birth of time
And before the opening of the eras
Before the pines, and the olive trees
And before the grass grew
My father … descends from the family of the plow
Not from a privileged class
And my grandfather … was a farmer
Neither well-bred, nor well-born!
Teaches me the pride of the sun
Before teaching me how to read
And my house is like a watchman's hut
Made of branches and cane
Are you satisfied with my status?
I have a name without a title!
Write down!
I am an Arab
You have stolen the orchards of my ancestors
And the land which I cultivated
Along with my children
And you left nothing for us
Except for these rocks …
So will the State take them
As it has been said?!
Write down on the top of the first page:
I do not hate people
Nor do I encroach
But if I become hungry
The usurper's flesh will be my food
Beware …
Beware …
Of my hunger
And my anger!
It is so relevant to NO2ID Campaign I support, that Mr Gordon Brown Prime Minister of Britain wants to introduce at tremedous financial drain on the dwindling global economy, especially with rising inflation in UK. Please write your comments! zarinaspeaks


text:
Steve Ferber PC & The Wheatley Group are pleased to announce that they represent the buyer in the acquisition today of a high volume cabinet and granite installation company that operates primarily in the State of Arizona. If you own a business in this niche and are considering the sale of your business, please contact us for a confidential conversation about how we can help you maximize the price and terms you may receive when selling your business. Steve Ferber PC – email@example.com. 480-477-6305.
Skip to content


text:
It didn't turn out to be a travel day, after all. The SconeLady and her husband packed, and loaded, and even left the house. They only got a few blocks, for suddenly the SconeLady felt poorly and was swiftly getting worse. Alas! It would have been such a strategic day to travel, but these plans were interrupted. Tomorrow, then. We will go tomorrow.
In the meantime, I will share some of my favorite pics from yesterday's party:
A Blue Gill is caught and revealed
These kids have pretty much grown up fishing from a dock, and now it is as natural as anything to thrill to that tug on the end of the line. Not just once or twice, but multiple times yesterday this little one trooped up the steps to the house with a dramatic announcement. "Mommy! Grandma! We caught ANOTHER ONE - come see!"
It was the sweetest thing.
To add to this, they 'made' their own fishing poles to try. They have regular ones, of course, but then they found two long sticks that could work as poles. They rigged them up, cast off, and then actually caught fish with them. We were all astounded. Even perplexed.
We do not think they would have ever stopped fishing. We think it could have gone on all night long. They never tire of it. It's the hope, I think. Once you have caught your first fish, you always have the hope that another one will strike. These guys have caught it, Big Time. Their grandpa is thrilled.
In the midst of all this fishing, and catching, and drama, some of us were in the kitchen eating scones:
The All'Scone recipe delivers
By this time, all of the Lemon Poppyseed ones had disappeared. But since there were more Butter Scones left, we generously imbibed (it could be this which set the SconeLady up for feeling poorly, next morning. Not sure. Just sayin'..).
(Or - the follow-on scone she had first thing this morning might not have helped..). But we will try again, tomorrow. All our bags are still packed, and we are both still ready to go. Somewhere North, our mothers (the two most beautiful ladies ever), and brothers, and sisters patiently await.
How can two people be so incredibly blessed?
See you along the way!
the SconeLady


text:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Liz Craft Room
Hello and a wonderful Tuesday to all of you. Thank you so much for your time to swing by my blog. I been working on my craft room. I love my min space & can't wait to work on more cards. Soon I'll be making other things, so i hope more friends will stop by (followers) & create with me.
Posted by ♥♥JLiz♥♥ at 8:46 AM No comments: Links to this post
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
We use cookies to enhance your visit to our site. Read our Privacy and Cookies policy to find out more
Item in your basket
If you are looking for BOTOX® in Nottingham, make an appointment at the sk:n clinic and enjoy high quality treatment from our experienced team.
BOTOX® is one of our most popular treatments, and if you opt for this treatment then you will be able to say goodbye to your lines and wrinkles and leave the clinic feeling like a new person. BOTOX® is a protein which acts upon the muscles of the face to get rid of lines, wrinkles, frown lines and crow's feet. It works quickly, and it lasts a long time. On top of that, all that you will feel is a small prick as the injection is delivered, and that's it. It's quick, convenient and easy, and the effects are immediately noticeable.
When you plan BOTOX® treatments in Nottingham, you'll find yourself in one of the UK's most exciting cities. Nottingham Castle is one of the main attractions in the city, and here you will find an excellent collection of art comprising both old and modern paintings. If you are visiting Nottingham with children then they might appreciate a trip to Wonderland Pleasure Park with its roller coasters and other attractions. If you would like to enjoy some entertainment in the evening then one of the top destinations is the Theatre Royal which puts on performances throughout the year.
Matthew Smith is in charge at our Nottingham clinic, and he is an expert in BOTOX® as well as laser treatments and cosmetic surgery. He and his team will look after you and provide you with the treatment you need when you arrange treatment for BOTOX® in Nottingham, and you will know that you are in safe hands.
For more information on BOTOX® prices in Nottingham, get in touch with the sk:n clinic and we will be happy to book your appointment.
One of our friendly sk:n advisers will call you back straight away to arrange your consultation.
sk:n Head Office, 34 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3AA Registered in England No. 2545572. VAT No. 245949564


text:
Photo by Diana Proemm
Would you believe it snowed last night in Jackson?
Well, I just want to catch you up on some recent photos and what I've been up to so, enjoy the ones here.
Highlights of my life these days are going to the Presbyterian preschool with Mom, riding the bus to Kids' Ranch at Teton Village with Dad, watching while Lucia goes to swim class with Dad, and my Dance class with Miss Stacey. But I also really like climbing, hiking and camping!
Here I am after a morning of hard bouldering with Dad:
I just read my first 'book' Peekaboo Kitty. I love to draw and color. I like stickers alot, and putting bling on my helmet. Making cookies is also a favorite activity.
I especially love my little sister, Lucia!


text:
Monday, January 4, 2016
My New Job & My Buddy BB-8
I worked for Original Productions many years ago (Biker Build Off, Monster Nation, America's Toughest Jobs and Deadliest Catch S5 & S6) but it's been a good five years since I was here and though many things are familiar there are alot of new faces and systems set up.
I may be working sooner then I thought I would as I had planned to take a month off in between jobs (I only got a week) but I knew if I didn't accept this job it would be a missed opportunity. I remember struggling to find work just a few years ago and only worked four months combined in 2013/2014. That can never happen again.. so I can't decline any work. I'm glad to be back at OP, there many friends that I haven't seen in over five years and my office only about a quiet 15 minute drive from my apartment down one street.. it's pretty fantastic.
I'm excited to see where this next adventure takes me... I'm sure I'll blog from time to time about it.. so stay tuned.
Just a side note.. I got this awesome BB-8 ornament for Christmas from my friend Lydia. As I was packing up things I just couldn't bring myself to pack this little guy away so instead I decided that I would hang him from my rear view mirror.. that way he can bring a smile to my face whenever I get in my car... Thanks Lydia
2 comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
We gladly welcome your comments and input.
AND since we hold our conservative values dear, we might have a thing or two to say about politics... and we can almost guarantee it won't be politically correct.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Ronald Reagan Where Are You?
I've owned and proudly displayed an American flag off and on many of the years we've lived in this house. Although it has been a while since I had one due to the fact I won't fly one that gets ratty on the edges. I bought another one last week with a sense of urgency to hang it before election day. I can't really explain that but I felt a definite need to see it waving in the breeze. I absolutely get emotional to contemplate all it stands for.
Today, I am truly at a loss for words. I know, hard to believe.
It has been a difficult day. I honestly think I'm a bit heartbroken over the results of the election. Is that possible? I know I'm dismayed and discouraged to say the least. I'm doing my best to lay it down at God's feet, knowing He is still on the throne. In my heart I know He will take care of His own no matter what.
Truthfully, I keep picturing the precious faces of my grandchildren. They have gone about their business during this election process and even today with the results known as innocents should be allowed to do. They trust the adults in their life to take care of them. To protect their world. To keep it safe. To make decisions that will increase their chances for success.
I don't believe they are going to grow up in the America our forefathers intended when they penned our beloved constitution. It is hard for me to imagine trying to explain to them how America used her sacred voting privilege to elect a man who promised everything with empty words that will actually take away their freedoms.
Did I say I had no words?
I've read some articles today that say it much better than I ever could.
The American Thinker has an article today with a fairly decent rundown of why McCain lost. You can read it in its entirety but here's an excerpt: "The first thing that needs to be said is this: John McCain is really a Reagan Democrat. He joined the Republican Party in Arizona years ago because people like him (patriotic, military background, self-consciously anti-Communist) had no future in the Democratic Party, and he remained a Republican since then, but anyone who watches his demeanor and speeches cannot avoid the conclusion that this is a man much more comfortable with traditional lunch-bucket arguments and policies than the generally more abstract, data-based analyses favored by Republicans. "
And then there is this from a wise jewish writer:
We Should Know Better
Peggy Shapiro
"I cannot watch television as the world is turned upside down in a religious frenzy over the new "Messiah." On banners, signs, tee shirts, and pins are the single word slogans of "Hope" and "Change." With no earthbound basis, no accomplishments, no proven deeds for belief in the new leader, the devotees of Obamania believe in HIM with the leap of faith that was once due GOD. Among the revelers are many conscientious and well-meaning Jews, who should know better. We should know how a charismatic speaker can promise citizens "hope" and unleash "change" that represses and then crushes. We should know that we have experienced and almost perished as a people as a result of blindly following another false Messiah.
Then there is this by S. E. Cupp and his take on values voters... (by the way where were they yesterday?)
How is it that a prisoner of war, who wrote of finding God at the Hanoi Hilton, who's denounced torture methods on other prisoners of war by Americans, who is pro-life, against gay marriage, an adoptive parent, and a self-proclaimed Christian, is thought of as anything other than Christian? The short answer: John McCain did not do enough to convince values voters he spoke their language."
But, truthfully, a ray of hope lit in my heart when I read Gary Bauer's report today. This man has worked tirelessly for so many election cycles for the conservative family values I hold dear. When his daily newsletter popped up in my inbox, it was like a cool drink of water to my parched brain today. He continues to come up with a positive word. Here is a portion of it...
"I'm sure many of you are depressed and dispirited. I understand. I am down too. But I urge you not to spend your time wallowing in defeat. Some may choose to waste their energy pointing fingers and forming circular firing squads. That's not what Ronald Reagan did in 1976, and petty vindictiveness does not build up effective coalitions or win elections. We live in a free country.
There will be other elections. In the meantime, there will be major battles over life, marriage, war and peace, taxes, judges and a host of things we can't even anticipate right now. After 2000 and 2004, the radical Left did not fold up and go away quietly. It immediately redoubled its efforts to defeat us. Leftwing groups organized, raised money, registered voters and, finally, yesterday they succeeded. Will we be as tough and committed as they were? Or will we slink away demoralized and defeated? I have already made my decision. I intend to fight! "
So I'm going to fight! I'm going to hold on to my core conservative values and not let up in the search for the true representations of our party! The defeat of John McCain highlights the fact that we don't need to try to reach across the aisle... we need to stand strong and have some backbone. This isn't the end. We will be back.
5 comments:
- Patricia said...
Yes, we will!
Thanks for sharing those, Meems.
I, too, have thought of my grandchildren's future and that thought alone is enough to motivate us to keep up the good fight.
thank you, meems, for your keen insight in sharing the aftermath of an election gone awry! i honestly wondered today if i had it in me to look at one more talk show, contemplate one more thought or comment one more word on the state of politics in our USA! i felt like i had been in the ring with the world champion heavyweight and just been sucker-punched & put down for the count. in truth, i didn't even want to get up off the mat!
i couldn't even go to sleep last night. when i finally laid my head down at 2:30 am, i stared in space for two hours before just getting back up to watch more blah, blah, blah til about 7:30. i took a couple of Tylenol and drifted off til about 2:00 in the afternoon. when i awoke, i felt drained, like i had some kind of hangover (i vaguely remember those). i couldn't even bring myself to turn on the tv.
so i went to my prayer chair and started talking to my Father. How, why, and where did we go wrong? didn't we pray? didn't we believe? didn't we have faith? didn't we stand on your Word and do as you command in 2 Chron. 7:14? as i meditated on some scriptures and devotionals, a great peace settled over me. i felt a wonderful encouragement from the Holy Spirit. i will share some of my thoughts, which are strictly from my own heart and not meant to dictate anyone else's own perceptions or take on the outcome.
God reassured me that He always hears when we pray, and that he did acknowledge our petitions which were offered in sincere faith. so how could i know that His will was not done? His plans are for good, not evil - to give us hope in the final outcome. we cannot see into the future with an infinite eye as God can. how can we know what immediate perils there may be for any man holding the office of Presidency of the US? perhaps He was sparing John McCain in his last earthly days for a greater cause? i was reminded that we Christians are not of this world, our citizenship is in the Kingdom of God, and as such, so should be our investment of time and effort. the government we live within, (yes, we are of many nations) is to be prayed for, and we should be about the Father's business. He will take care of His own.
this requires us to walk by faith, not by sight. to build our lives upon His rock, not upon any man or his position of power. our effectual, fervent prayers will avail much - in order that we may live a quiet and peaceable life in a continual surrounding atmosphere that allows the outworking of the gospel in order that all men may be saved. we may be fewer in number (the way is narrow and few there be that find it), but we are mighty in spirit and strength. and since God be for us, we know His grace is sufficient, even for our weakness! now is the time to gird up our loins, put on the whole armor of God, and stand our ground - and having done all the present time demands, continue to stand. Didn't Jesus Himself tell us to "watch and pray"? the battle may look lost right now, but we know the final outcome is victory!
"But thanks be to God, Who in Christ, always leads us in triumph - as trophies of Christ's victory - and through us spreads and makes evident the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere". 2 Cor 2:14
- SophieMae said...
I found your mention of hanging a flag interesting... coz I was thinking today about buying one myownself... to hang at half-mast. Seriously!
Thanks ever so for sharing all the encouraging articles. I sincerely hope this has been a wake-up call for Republicans. Democrats are down and dirty street fighters and Republicans always have a hard time against them, coz standing and shouting Marquess of Queensberry rules is completely ineffective.
Hopefully, God isn't quite done with America just yet. I'm actually beginning to loook forward to seeing what He's going to do next.
Have a JESUS-filled day! ^i^
- marmee said...
love your new header it reminds me of something?! lol
i was feeling a certain dissapointment after losing the race..but that is normal. but now the determination is stronger...it's not going to happen again. i am going to be more fit, better informed, searching stronger for a true candidate that represents what i truly believe in at the very core of my being. why settle for less than.
i did admire the consession speech from mc cain. maybe he learned a few things from sarah p.
- Meems said...
Patricia: the fight has already ensued with the intentions to ram through congress much of their liberal agenda in this honeymoon period of euphoria (post election). The future is up to us!
pilgrim: thanks so much for sharing your experience. It was a tough many hours. I did not turn the TV on but for a few minutes last night to catch the headlines. I refused to watch all the spin leading up to the vote count and post election bliss. We've got to endure it for at least 4 years but we can choose to switch off the button.
Thanks for the encouraging words, too.
Sophie: (like your new pic BTW)I had to look that one up... I'd like to enlist this part of the rule for the libs... establish the three-minute round with a one-minute rest period. Isn't it time for their one minute rest? lol They are quite unified in their agenda of intolerance. Seems the Rep. are always trying to cater to them... they don't cater to us at all.
I sincerely don't think God is finished with America. I just hope America isn't finished with HIM!
Marmee: There is certainly lots of talk among conservatives these last couple of days to weed out all the moderates. I'm all for it. Let's not be fooled again. Here's what Ann Coulter said today, "How many times do we have to run this experiment before Republican primary voters learn that "moderate," "independent," "maverick" Republicans never win, and right-wing Republicans never lose?


text:
As the last few and very infrequent blog posts promise, a new woodfired bakery in Newcastle NSW is slowly being born. Slowly? Well, yes, it has been rather slow. But it's also been very steady.
The Story So Far
We didn't have the luxury of having capital, you see - just a group of individuals with a desire to create something that Newcastle most probably would never see otherwise - a cooperatively run, ecologically sustainable food production business, which drew its ingredient mainly from local food producers. The business plan was being put together mainly by my friend Mark Carruthers and myself, al fresco, as it were.
After having lots of long and involved brainstorming sessions on the footpath outside Mark's old cafe, Raw Alchemy, in the heart of downtown Newcastle west, I started to get a bit enthusiastic about bakeries again, after having sworn I would never again be a bakery owner. The simple fact is, as I tried to explain to Mark, bakeries, from first hand experience, are relentless and unforgiving on everyone who gets involved with them, particularly owners, head bakers and everybody's families. They tend to run all day and all night, and when something goes wrong, the owners tend to find themselves sorting it out. Day and night. As owner and head baker for Quinton's Artisan Bakery in Leura for more than ten years, I know about the effects of sleep deprivation over a long term, and I was not keen to go there again.
But Mark convinced me (or perhaps I convinced myself) that this one would be different. A cooperative would own and operate it, drawing on my experience to make it a true Artisan Bakery. Sourdough bread would have to be its focus. And, having had some positive experiences with cooperatives in the past, I very much liked this idea. I had also worked through, in my mind and on countless scraps of paper, the perfect set up for a small bakery and cafe; over many, many night shifts at our Leura bakery, I had most of the practicalities established as to how to physically do it. The added challenge, to design it right from the start as a super eco friendly, wood fired 'sole' bakery (no bread tins, just cooking straight on the sole of the oven) just added to my growing excitement. 'Simple' became our mantra. Thus the 'bucket and bag' idea - a bucket of water and a bag of flour. That's the recipe, and that everything had to be this simple. Minimal machinery, no spreadsheets, customers who actually eat the bread themselves, simple but great tasting cafe style food, no employee (just members), and above all else, transparency and honesty as fundamental principles of the operation of the business. This lent itself to the idea that we should also aim to facilitate education and learning about artisan bread and food production, as well as use the whole exercise as a license-able technology so that other businesses could eventually adopt our ideas as cost effective solutions to a carbon cost world.
The problem we faced was how to get capital - having been financially ruined by the last bakery, I was in no position to dig deep. Mark had his business, but no capital either.
A cooperative structure would enable us to gather capital from small investors, as well as human capital from people who were interested in high quality seasonal food production and artisan baking.
It's all about quality and not necessarily quantity, though as demand grows we aim to meet it. But one step at a time.
Small is Good
You won't find this 'bakery' producing a hundred different standard bakery items. It makes and bakes only sourdough bread and selected pastries. The bread is no ordinary sourdough either - it is made completely by hand, using my own 21 year old starter as its levain; it is slow proofed over a total of 36 hours, is finally 'sole baked' (on the stones of the oven floor without a tin) in a purpose built, hand made woodfired oven.
|Paul's handmade snags
There's a bit more of the story of the cafe so far at www.sourdoughbaker.com.au. or you can follow the link here.
The birth of Bertha the Woodfired Oven
|Bertha, naked as the day she was born...
We incorporated a hotplate into the design, which makes it very useful for a cafe. The firebox for the oven and hotplate will also power a hot water system, thereby eliminating three or more pieces of common kitchen equipment - the oven, the cooktop and the instant hot water system. All of these appliances use lots of resources which are not really costed, as they are supplied by the grid automatically.
At present, our design handles just the cheffing and baking, which takes about 10 to 12 hours a day. The 'Cafe Bakery Oven Prototype' Craig Miller and I are developing is big, beautiful and I think aptly named as Bertha. She's had over 300 kilos of insulation added to her 500 kilo steel body since we've installed her, and she's starting to take up serious space in our smallish kitchen. Our chef, Paul West, is getting the unenviable job of crash testing the hotplate while I get to test the bakers decks. Craig gets to engineer a way out of our many issues, and it's very much a work in progress.
Having said all that, Bertha bakes damn fine bread, as well as roast lamb, pastries, cakes and biscuits. On the hotplate, she handles a mean eggs and bacon, garlic mushrooms in butter, vegetable fritters, sourdough toast and the odd burger or two - over breakfast and lunch each day. Already she's a very satisfactory unit, with improvements being made each week to make her faster and easier to use. We are also gradually 'tuning' her to eat less wood.
The Newcastle Food Producers Coop
SourdoughBaker Cafe is to be the retail and production facility for something bigger - the Newcastle food producers cooperative. This cooperative is being formed as an alternative to the standard business structure of a company or partnership. It is intended to become a sustainable business model, based on the artisan guilds of old.
The production of good, nourishing food needs to be a labour of caring, not an assembly line peopled with unskilled and unvalued workers. The vision for our cooperative is about putting our attention into nourishment rather than assembly lines.
As such, the principles of a 'guild' of food producers apply - attention to craft, application and enhancement of skill and technique, dedication to quality and a local knowledge come into play. So too does the appreciation and understanding of important things like slow food, organic agriculture, knowing and dealing with local food producers - these are all necessary prerequisites for our cooperative to function for its intended purpose.
These guilds were also places of technological innovation, and of learning. As such, our coop will broaden its charter to include both of these elements - to find innovative ways to utilise limited resources, and to teach and be a place for learning the crafts of fine quality food production.
I will expand on the cooperative model in future posts, as there has been a lot of interest locally in what we are doing here, and how it will work practically. And of course, like any community based enterprise, we are currently busy introducing ourselves to the community, and they to us.
Stay tuned. I have a lot of news to get out to you....
So much, in fact, that I've started a new blog dedicated to the subject of the SourdoughBaker Coop. Guess what? It's called
www.sourdoughbakercoop.blogspot.com Have a look, and follow!


text:
Biffy Clyro – Biblical
- Anger and Aggression
- Violence
- It had real aspects to the video but was very far fetched
- American, Sunny, glossy
- Men – Dominant, Rock stereotypes
Ed Sheeran – The A Team
- Dark and depressing – Even though it is black and white the actually video is dark.
- Emotional
- Female Actress that shows her as an outsider to the rest of the world.
- British Urban/Underground back streets were the setting
- Drug's
- Pushed to an extreme
T.I feat Rihanna – Live your life
- Realistic
- Typical Gangster video
- Police sirens, drugs, violence
- Voyeurism, Women are Sexualised.
- Gangs
- Poor vs Rich
- America


text:
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Top US comedians joke for Israel
For Avi Liberman, an LA-based comedian who has performed on such shows as CBS's "Late Late Show" with Craig Ferguson and appears frequently on Comedy Central and E!, Israel holds an important place in his very busy schedule.
The Israel-born, Texas-raised comedian visits Israel twice a year, bringing with him some of America's best comics on a bi-annual comedy tour of the country. The comics perform to raise funds for the Koby Mandell Foundation, which assists families and children who are victims of terror.
Liberman himself has arranged widely acclaimed Stand Up for Israel comedy tours since 2001, following a visit during the Second Intifada, where he discovered that many of his old friends were not going out because of terrorist attacks.
"I wanted to give people a night out, so that they could laugh a little bit during that very tense time," Liberman says. Subsequently, the LA comedian began organizing successful comedy tours across Israel to help boost morale.
"There are two important elements to these tours," Liberman elaborates in an interview with Tazpit News Agency. "First, these top-tier comedians get to do something important for the community here. They don't just come to tour and see the sites, but they actually perform their material to audiences for an important cause."
"And while the comedians are here, they also get to see the positive side of Israel," Liberman explains.
"It is important that Israel get some good press. Many times, I encounter comedians who think of Israel in the context of war. There is obviously a lot more to this country than those kinds of headlines," he says.
"It's difficult to get comedians to come on these trips," Liberman admits. "But when they do agree to come, they are just amazed by what they see and encounter."
Source: Ynetnews.com
Posted by The Shining Star at 5:49 PM


text:
大隅源助引札 [Ōsumi Gensuke hikifuda ]. Advertisement flyer issued by Ōsumi Gensuke
Edo: no date. Late Edo. (circa1855?). Stock ID #158137
Black and white woodblock advertisement for surveying and optical instruments from the shop of Ōsumi Gensuke 大隅源助. Two sheets neatly joined together measure 36 x 50cm. Very good copy. Ōsumi was a manufacture and retailer of surveying instruments, optical equipment, clocks, etc. His business ran from the late Edo to early Meiji period and his shop was in Asakusa, Edo. There were four generations of the shop owners named Gensuke during this period, and probably this flyer was issued by Ōsumi Gensuke II (1824-96) in the late Edo period.
The list of the goods the shop dealt in are listed in the text on the right. They are: spectacles, surveying instruments, goods imported from China, drawing materials, compasses and clocks, mirrors, glass and saltpetre, and telescopic instruments. The items illustrated here include a Japanese-style clock [Yaguradokei which literally means "tower clock" after its shape], spectacles, compasses, a thermometer, a magnifying glass, a music box, a magic lantern, a camera obscura, a pedometer, a pocket watch, a telescope, a microscope, different types of lamps, a mirror, a float-type hydrometer, a magnet, and a barometer/seismometer. Ōsumi issued more than ten flyers of this type during the late Edo to early Meiji period. These goods, all of which were high-tech instruments at the time, contributed to the modernisation of Japan. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 158137).
Price: $975.00


text:
Could a Call of Duty settlement be at hand?
Key pre-trial motions in the high-stakes lawsuit involving Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Call of Duty game franchise abruptly ceased Tuesday morning, prompting speculation as to whether such talks are underway.
The Santa Monica game publisher is being sued by two game developers, Jason West and Vincent Zampella, who headed the studio that created the company's multibillion-dollar Call of Duty game series. West and Zampella allege that Activision fired them in March 2010 to avoid paying them hundreds of millions of dollars in bonuses and royalties. Activision also faces a related lawsuit from 40 other developers who had worked for Activision under West and Zampella.
Though the one-day recess ordered by Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle could have been prompted by any number of issues, there is a high probability of both sides trying to come to a last-minute understanding, three days before trial was set to begin, said Stephen Smith, a partner with Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger.
"The most common time for cases to settle is right now, on the eve of trial," said Smith, who specializes in video game law and contract litigation, and went up against Activision in a similar case in 2005. "That's because there's a two-fold risk of going to trial."
The first is that either party could lose in a trial, regardless of their legal merits. Secondly, a trial could expose embarrassing details that could damage their reputation, Smith said.
That's already happened to some extent. As the case nears trial, Berle has started to unseal documents that would have eventually been made public in a trial. Among those documents were private emails and details of confidential contract terms. Activision, for example, petitioned Berle to reseal one such document, a contract it had signed with Bungie Inc. to develop four games, minutes after it was published by The Times.
"The one thing that Activision does not want to hurt in this trial is the Call of Duty franchise," Smith said. "Companies don't like risking their most valuable properties in a legal fight -- either by having embarrassing things come out during trial or by losing."
Hence, the second reason for settling before a case hits a jury -- the possibility of an adverse ruling. Once the trial begins, the outcome becomes as unpredictable as the people who make up the jury.
"Any lawyer who tells you they're going to win a jury trial is spinning," Smith said.
With settlement talks, the parties at least maintain a measure of control over the outcome, he said.
There are also reasons against settling, Smith pointed out.
"Companies may not want to settle because they want to maintain a reputation for not bending to litigation," Smith said. "Activision is a strong and aggressive company that's not afraid of litigation."
Smith has had first-hand experience with Activision's legal department. In 2005, he represented a group of independent developers called Spark Unlimited who sued Activision for breach of contract on an agreement to develop Call of Duty: Finest Hour, the second game in the Call of Duty series. That case settled in March 2007. Terms were not disclosed.


text:
I explained most of this on the Bugzilla developer's mailing list the other day, but I figure it deserves a little wider audience, so I'm reposting it here.
As mentioned in my previous blog entry, I was hired by the Mozilla Foundation a couple weeks ago. My primary responsibilities will be system administration tasks, however there will probably be some time for Bugzilla that can be squeezed in there, particularly when there are features they need for mozilla.org's Bugzilla. They also only hired me part time (25 hours per week). After a careful review of the family finances with my wife, we decided we could make it work on that level of income, and so I opted to just leave my employment at that rather than picking up another job to make up the difference, with the express purpose of being able to spend the rest of that free time on Bugzilla. Last week, because of the Firefox 1.0 release, I got in lots of extra hours because we had to set up and/or reconfigure a half a dozen servers on the fly to pick up the extra load. 🙂 This last week and probably next, I'll be in catch-up mode. I've got two years of partially ignoring the mailing lists and most of my bugmail to catch up on.
The reviewers list on the website got updated yesterday. It's now accurate. There are people I will accept reviews from that are not on that list, and that I will probably ask to do reviews from time to time, but I took off everyone who hasn't actually done any reviews in the last 6 months, since if they're not around to do regular reviews, there's no point in telling people to make requests of them. I also added on several of the new people that we've added to the review team over the last couple months that hadn't been added to it yet (and who have been some of the more active reviewers, despite them not being listed for people to know they could make requests of them). Those are the folks who it makes sense to have listed, since they'll be the fastest to respond. 🙂
The roadmap page is next on my list on the website. It's quite out of date, and doesn't even reflect our current development model anymore. I'm going to attempt to get that cleaned up right after I finish reviewing this patch I keep promising Joel I'm going to tackle 🙂