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While everyone undoubtedly has a number of classroom moments they'd rather forget from his or her first year of teaching, I have one that particularly stands out, not only because my topic du jour created an epic train wreck in one class, but also because that immense failure led me to what I felt was a rather successful adjustment–one that I think could now be even further enhanced through the various forms of social media.
One of the things that's most enjoyable about teaching World History is having the opportunity to explain and discuss various belief systems/religions and understand their origins within each's historical context. While students have little trouble with this for, say, Zoroastrianism, which isn't too frequently practiced in Fort Worth, TX, having the discussion around Christianity raises slightly different issues.
In assembling my readings and discussion of Christianity's origins during my first year teaching the course, I stumbled across PBS' "From Jesus to Christ" Frontline program, the website for which has a number of good resources and interesting readings. Considering that I was teaching a history course, I selected some excerpts from historians, archaeologists, theologians, and others that were grouped on a page entitled "Jesus' Many Faces."
While I found many of these readings really fascinating, as they touched on issues of how history is constructed, how individuals reconcile faith-driven beliefs from their professional quest for objectivity, and how scholars approach apochryphal texts, in retrospect I did a decidely bad job of previewing these concepts for the students before asking them to launch into their reading. Although many students actively read this text with great energy and enthusiasm, which I initially thought encouraging, once we embarked on our review of the text I quickly realized that a few of the students perceived the reading as being an indictment of their religious beliefs. (I heretofore had no idea about how much fury any discussion of the Gospel of Thomas could generate. In fact, I don't think I knew what the Gospel of Thomas was. I'll chalk that one up to having dropped out of Hebrew school in 7th grade, or maybe having attended Hebrew school in the first place.) Needless to say, this was not the end result I aimed for in assigning this reading.
Unfortunately, I was unable to diffuse much of this tension because I had not fully grasped why I found the reading so interesting. Therefore, I found myself unable to articulate the way in which the reading revealed the constructed nature of history and and the role played by the historian and his or her contemporary historical moment in actively shaping the past. Certainly, my Historical Theory and Methods class in grad school helped me solidify my grasp of these issues and learn to articulate them much more clearly. Thanks, Dr. Morris!
While I ruminated on this botched class over my PB&J that lunch period, I had a stroke of brilliance which is that I should get the students to prove to themselves that not all people experience or write about historical events in the same way–thereby revelaing the fundamental subjectivity of history and the critical role of the historian in this process.
So, in the next class period after lunch instead of having the students launch right into the reading about the historical contructedness of Jesus I decided the throw them a curveball and tell them that they had four minutes to do whatever they wanted, but to at least pay attention to what was going on around them.
Unsurprisingly, the students found this slightly disconcerting as they were not used to being given unstructured time, and as a result of their amateur game theorizing, most concluded that I had cooked up some nefarious pop quiz, so the best use of their time would be to study frantically.
After those four minutes had passed, however, I told them to now write down their observations of what happened, type them up that night, and send them to me via email. While I spent the rest of the class period that day dealing with some other undoubtedly brilliant topic, that night and the next morning I compiled all their responses on one sheet of paper (a sort of chronicle of those four minutes), printed them off, and used them as the lead in to the reading on Jesus the next day.
As I've done this activity over the years, I've found that students really enjoyed the chance to read the historical accounts of their classmates in other periods. In fact, perhaps most entertaining for them was trying to guess the authorship of each account and figure out which person had said or done something outlandish in another class.
While gaining a glimpse into their friends' hijinks in other classes was entertaining, more importantly, the students immediately saw how many of the accounts differed markedly from one another. This observation helped them grasp the fact that even within a four minute time-span, one can nevertheless get very different versions of the same event. Seeing this manifestation of subjectivity on such a microcosmic scale helped frame the reading about the historical Jesus for them. As a result, the students then understood that text as being about the craft of history rather than the veracity of the Trinity, which made reading and discussing it a collectively valuable, (rather than a hostile), experience.
Perhaps because I've always been proud of the way in which I managed to make this rather abstract concept accessible to students, I often reflect on it when thinking of ways to cover material in more innovative ways. It seems that this lesson in particular–and perhaps many others that I have–would be greatly enhanced by the incorporation of social media.
In this context, I see a natural and smooth carry-over to having the students post their own chronicles of what occurred in class on their blogs, and then having students read one another's versions of what occurred. After surveying a number they deemed "sufficient" (a concept which in and of itself sparks a fair amount of discussion and reflection on how historians employ and derive "truth" from primary sources–ah, an entree to epistemography!), students would then write a definitive version of events, drawing from their classmates' writings and incorporating those into their newly synthetic secondary source.
As a natural follow-up to their syntheses, students would then post a reflection on the process that they underwent to generate their "history" of those four minutes in class. Rather than having dictated for them how historians should write about the past, the students would be given the opportunity to explore for themselves how to write history. This type of small-scale assignment with built-in opportunities for reflection strikes me as much more accessible and less intimidating than the dreaded "essay" or "research paper," both of which tend to carry with them very negative connotations for students.
Well, that seems to be enough for today. It is amazing what one can generate when one's flight is delayed for 2:40 and therefore essentially held hostage in the DFW Airport (me, not the flight. Was that a misplaced modifier? If so, my sincerest grammatical apologies.)
Until next time! Maybe then I'll write about how I manage to use Wham's hit single "Careless Whisper" and Bowling for Soup's (not quite as hit) single "1985" to teach the fundamental diference between primary and secondary sources.


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I so don't belong here. I'm supposed to be where the big city lights are singing and dancing (in the streets), living in a loft, and writing for BlackBook, Vibe, Vogue, Essence, and myself! All kinds of clip ideas run through my head--so many that I lose them to forgetfulness before I can write them down. I should have a laptop nearby at all times or at least a pen and paper. But I'm stuck putting in work for others and trying to figure out how I'm going to get out of paying these loans (feeling claustrophobic, too). Can't breathe between these walls and there are no windows in the office. Clutter is everywhere. I just want open space, a desk, a computer, and hardwood floors. Well, I would need internet access of course. What good is a computer without it?
Like a mouse in a maze, how do I get outta here, dammit! I'll take that cheese though! (Hey, a girl's gotta live.) I have a mean shoe habit to support and these bills don't pay themselves! But I sure wish they would. And while I'm wishing, how's about money growing on trees? That would be nice-- life amidst the forest of money trees. But if it's not one thing, it's another. So, I suppose I'd just find something else to moan about. Maybe it's just the Virgo in me but what if I don't believe in astrology?
I know I'm going to be great. I just don't know how. Is it possible to be more than that in more than one way? I used to think music was my venue but it now reminds me of an ex husband with whom I have children and am bound for life. I feel like a divorcee' and have never been married (or even in a serious relationship for that matter). I was once in love until one day, I looked around and realized that I was there alone. But that's a horse of a different color (as my mother would say). Speaking of things my mother said, I will have what is meant for me and that really makes me wonder…if I ever gave a f*** about you! Give me something to believe in 'cause I don't believe it's true anymore. (Shoutout to Maroon 5; Those were lyrics just in case you didn't get it.) Okay. Disregard everything post ellipses. But seriously, I wonder what is for me?


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Amazon buys the pretentious Whole Foods for $13.7 billion. What's Amazon up to? What's Jeff Bezos up to? There's lots of speculation about what he's going to do in the groceries since this is Amazon's first venture into the industry, but you can assume your local grocery store will go the way of your Tower Records and Borders Books.
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Today Arlen Specter is announcing that he will be seeking re-election to the United States Senate, but, amidst the likelihood that that he would lose the Republican Primary to Pat Toomey, he's jumping ship on the Republican party and running as a Democrat instead.
In related news, Senator Specter has announced that he's also going to be introducing aggressive carbon control legislation, voting for the stimulus package, supporting the expiration of the Bush tax cuts and voting pro-choice. . . wait a second.
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This stitch can look very stiff when done 'perfectly' but your stitches are relaxed and 'organic'. I think they are just right for your block.
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I love to figure out how seemingly unrelated concepts can apply to the field of sales. In today's blog, I'd like to ask for your input.
Here's the subject. If you've ever bought something at a drugstore check-out you've probably noticed a small book called "Eat This, Not That!" The book is referred to as the No-Diet Weight Loss Solution and it's by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding. They've clearly hit upon something big because the Eat This, Not That! franchise has earned over (are you sitting down?) $8 Million so far.
David and Matt have discovered that simplicity in sales matters, and as a result, they've hit the big time book lotto.
Eat This, Not That! employs an interesting formula that works like magic in today's 140 character world of communication.
The book pits calorie-laden food choices against much smarter options, with ratings, calorie counts, and other useful facts that help readers instantly eat healthier. You can tell by the title that it breaks information down into its simplest form.
B2B purchases are of course, much more complex than deciding what's for dinner.
None-the-less, buyers are grappling with a barrage of marketing messages that all look like the same vanilla sundae minus the satisfaction of eating the ooey gooey delight.
I thought I'd have a little fun and see if I can break typical sales messages down in much the same way as they do in Eat This, Not That! and I want you to give it a try as well.
Let's dig into the concept which starts with the simple formula: Do This, Not That! (shall we call it the DTNT formula?) and see how it can be applied for B2B products.
Let's break it down using KnowledgeTree—this week's recommended tool—as an example. KnowledgeTree's current messaging on their home page says this:
"KnowledgeTree helps companies discover and use the best collateral for any sales situation. Sales people get relevant content that resonates with prospects and customers. At the right time, right from Salesforce.com and mobile devices."
That's actually a pretty clear and compelling description. But while it does a great job of explaining the DT piece it's left off the NT piece altogether i.e. it's missing the "instead of" piece.
Let's see what it might look like by adding one small phrase so that it abides by the DTNT formula.
KnowledgeTree helps salespeople discover and use the best collateral for any sales situation. Instead of searching all over the place—unsuccessfully—for the right content, then having their sales conversations fall flat, salespeople will quickly find and present perfectly relevant content that motivates prospects to take action.
The statement I've come up with doesn't follow the DTNT formula exactly because I've added reinforcement after the NT. My example is more in line with, "Do This, Instead of That, Because This…"
No matter,what we're really talking about is re-writing the traditional benefit statement slightly. The DTNT formula just ensures that we include the relevance. Notice the book isn't called "Eat This!" It provides context and relevance by adding "Not This!"
The "Not This!" piece is critical because you can't assume buyers understand why a benefit is important.
It's the "instead of" phrase that brings the benefit to life. Using "so" or "so that" can also work.
Let's take a look at another example this time using Postwire. Postwire's website says:
"Postwire enables businesses to organize, share, and track all important content in a highly visual way."
The benefit would be brought to life more vibrantly by adding an "instead of" statement.
Postwire enables businesses to organize, share, and track all important content in a highly visual way. Prospects lose track of information when they receive it through multiple emails, attachments and web links. Postwire lets them easily find and view your information in one convenient and well-organized location.
Much of selling has to do with getting customers to arrive at that "Aha moment." Getting your verbiage right will ensure that prospects "get" what it is you need to convince them of, instead of leaving them luke-warm or unconvinced about your benefits. It ensures that your conversation (web-page, marketing materials, etc.) will count.
Post a comment and let me know how you would alter the KnowledgeTree or Postwire paragraphs to fit the DTNT formula. Or post a comment with your current sales messaging and whether it follows the DTNT formula. Give me a before and after picture of your messaging. Or, just make your opinion known as to whether or not I should even be drawing conclusions from the success of the "Eat This, Not That!" franchise.
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You may prevent this type of crime if you take the following precautions:
– Think before you open the door – use your chain and spy hole or look out of the window to see if you recognise them.
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– If you are still worried dial 999 immediately and ask for the police.
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I helped at church tonight in our Kid's Chapel. The story read was about Jesus feeding the 5,000. If you've been around the Bible at all, it's a familiar story. It's the only miracle outside of the resurrection of Jesus that is mentioned in all four gospels. It's been renamed "The Feeding of the Multitude" more recently as the 5,000 people numbered were only the men, not the women and children. The people in attendance probably numbered in quintuple digits.
It's one of those stories I'd love to have more details about--what we have leaves a lot of questions. Like, out of all those thousands of people, was that one boy the only one who thought to have some food with? I doubt it. But if not, why was he the only one who volunteered to share? And where were his parents? Were they somewhere else? If so, why did they send him with five loaves of bread, let alone two fish? Isn't that a lot of food for a boy? And if it was his lunch, where were the veggies? Was anyone in the audience who didn't believe in Jesus after being in the crowd? And what happened to all the baskets of leftovers?
Regardless of the questions the story brings, it's point is fairly clear: give what we have to Jesus and let Him use it, not matter how small and insignificant it seems. Like many things, that is easier said than done. I still struggle at times with letting Jesus use my little--possessions, time, talents. Sometimes it's because I'm not willing to give it up. I mean, if I give Jesus my fish and loaves to feed 5,000, what guarantee do I have that I'll get anything? Selfishness gets in the way. Sometimes it's because I don't think my fish and bread are significant enough to matter; I don't think that Jesus can use the small things I have to do anything worthwhile. Small thinking gets in the way. Sometimes it's just because I don't think Jesus can do anything with it. My lack of faith gets in the way.
I'm sure these same thoughts were going through the minds of everyone else in the crowd who happened to have had a few morsels with them that day. The long and short of it is that Jesus can only turn our small things into big things--He can only use what we have--if we're open to giving what we have to Jesus. In many ways, it's a matter of posture as much as it is a matter of giving what we have.


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Herbert King, a mainstay of his church — in the choir, in the kitchen, in the classroom — who coached adult softball and youth baseball, died Sunday in Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania. He was 83.
Mr. King, most recently of South Toledo, had congestive heart failure, kidney failure, and lung cancer. His wife, Mabel, died three months ago. Yet he gathered his strength and joined 120 relatives for a recent family reunion in Maryland.
"He got to see his cousin, who is 90. She said, 'I want to see him one last time,'" his daughter Herva said. "And his brother was there. Everyone in the room was crying because they hadn't seen each other in a year and a half. It was awesome."
A member of Phillips Temple CME Church, he taught Sunday school and was a Sunday school superintendent. He sang in the gospel choir and the men's choir, the Phillips Temple Southernaires. He cooked for church functions. He painted and landscaped.
"He was regarded as the angel of the church," LaVerta Latson said. "[Members] felt good when they came to church knowing there was a man like him."
He was a supervisor at the former Mather Spring Co., an auto-parts maker, until injuries from an auto accident forced him to retire. He was a coach and a player on the plant's fast-pitch softball team, which took on other company's teams at Willys Park, Sterling Field, and Joe E. Brown Park.
Neighbor children recruited him to coach their baseball team, his daughter said.
"He was like the favorite uncle. We were the neighborhood house," she said. "Everybody was crazy about him and my mother both."
He was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Brownsville, Tenn. He was 19 when he joined an aunt and uncle who settled in Toledo. His first job was at a brick-making company. To support his growing family, he started a house-painting business.
The Kings formerly lived on Oakwood Avenue. In 1997, he and his wife became downtown pioneers, moving from their Old West End home of more than a decade to the then-new LaSalle Apartments in the former Lasalle & Koch department store. He was inspired to write a poem about being downtown.
"They liked it because they could go on the roof and look at the river, and they met a lot of people there," their daughter said. He and his wife married Aug. 27, 1950. She died April 11.
Surviving are his daughters, Herva, Krista, and Fern King; sons, Daryll, Jerome, Barry, and Paul; sister, Vanzilla Potts; brother, Ocie King; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday in Phillips Temple CME Church. Funeral services will be at noon Monday in the church, where a family hour will begin at 11 a.m. Arrangements are by the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home.
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So like I said I bought me a Realm of Battle board along with four expansion tiles.
So that give me a total of 10 tiles to finish.
I am using my expansion tiles for special 40k themed tiles.
The first is a Rolling Thunder barrage tile full of bomb craters dropped in series.
The barrage is going across the board.
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Jake Short Visited With Radio Disney At The "Dolphin Tale 2" Premiere September 7, 2014
Jake Short was in attendance at the premiere of "Dolphin Tale 2" held at Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday (September 7, 2014).
The "Mighty Med" star chatted with Candice of Radio Disney while on the blue carpet, and Radio Disney wrote with their Instagram:
Today's the premiere of #DolphinTale2! Here's @jakeshort on the red carpet!
Super great! 🙂
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One of the main reasons I started Chef's Night Out was because a lot of our guests at Tapenade Bistro ask me about what I eat, where I eat and who I eat with on my days off. So here it is; a post on a random week and the food I ate during it. Please note, I am not an advocate of a poor diet. I would be one of the first people ("Monk" being the first) to say my diet needs a serious overhaul, but "I'm just givin' you the goods". On a serious note, I mention considerable alcohol consumption in this post; I want everyone to know that I am a huge advocate against drinking and driving and never drive when I have over indulged. It is a risk I never take and have known too many people who been affected by drunk drivers to do so. BTW, I know I've had long-term "issues and concerns" with commas, but now I'm infatuated with semi colons and my improper usage of them. "So let us begin;" my gastronomic diary during the last week of February 2011.
Woke up early, a lot earlier than usual; I hate it and can't stand it. I love sleep and need more of it. For some reason, on my days off, I get up earlier than I do on a work day. I wish I could sleep in, but my restless mind wants me to take full advantage of a day off. First thing I consumed that day was a Nespresso. I really love the ease and taste of Nespresso. I've been using the same machine for 5+ years and you really ought to check it out. I needed to work on a few menus, catch up on some email, plus I needed to taste some wine for an upcoming wine dinner, so I thought I'd get an early start on everything and "bang it out" while my girls were still sleeping. I like to taste wine early in the day, when my palette is unbiased and wide awake. Later in the day, when I've been tasting a lot of food, I find I cannot taste the nuances nearly as well. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a lush, I just like to do my serious wine tasting in the morning and do my serious wine drinking at night. With Mission Hill and Fairview Cellars selling out super quickly, I was excited to familiarize myself with the Nichol Vineyard portfolio. The Tapenade Bistro/Nichol Vineyard winemaker's dinner with Ross Hackworth will be March 23 and I'm sure it will be extremely popular. Tickets are available now and I suggest you get yours before they sell out. With most winemaker's dinner, my usual process is to taste the wine, make my own notes, compare notes from the winemaker, before I write the menu and set the wine pairings. I have to visualize the flavors in my head and consider what ingredients are going to be in season, what pairs best with the wine and what my brigade is excited to cook. For the Nichol dinner, I'm hoping to feature Kelowna morels, first of the season halibut and Sidney Island venison; I just hope Mother Nature cooperates. Jeeper creepers, getting a little off track. This is 'A Week in Food" not "The Anatomy of a Wine Dinner." When "Jazzy" and "Monk" finally got up, after "Jazzy's" breakfast of stone ground organic oats and prunes, we decided to go have a burger for lunch. Very unusual for "Monk" to crave a burger, but she had this desire to go check out Red Robin. I had never been to a Red Robin before, so what the heck, I can't say no to a burger. We shared the towering onion rings, I had the Royal Red Robin Burger and Monk had the Sauteed 'Shroom Burger. I'm not usually a fan of these places (chain and non-ingredient driven), but I got to say, the burger was pretty good. The RRR Burger had applewood smoked bacon, processed cheese and a fried egg on it; "Loves it!" The biggest surprise was the fries; I normally hate thick cut fries, but these bad boys were tasty, crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Later that day, we had a Tapenade Bistro staff party in the Presidential Suite at the River Rock Casino Resort. We all met in the luxurious suite and started loosening up with a few beverages. "Sales Mix" picked a couple of nice wines for the evening and I drank a St. Cosme Cotes du Rhone for the rest of the evening. An hour in, "Grandma-ma" and "La Bre Bre" planned a scavenger hunt, so as the staff wreaked havoc through the casino property, I went down to the Curve bar with the rest of the judging committee, had a few un-memorable snacky-poos and relaxed with some Campari and soda. I love Campari and soda. After the staff finished their scavenger hunt, we headed back up to "el presidente suite," got the party started and we dined on a selection of canapés. The wine was flowing nicely, the cards were flying and the inappropriate behavior became more and more frequent. I could write pages in regards to the staff party, but for the purposes of this blog, I consumed lots more Cotes du Rhone and eventually ate a plate of BBQ pork and rice in the casino. Nuff said.
I made it home around 4am Tuesday morning. Originally, I was planning on spending the evening with "Sales Mix" in "el presidente suite", but when he greeted me in the suite at 3am in his gitch and acted a little friskier and chattier than I would have liked, I decided to head home and luxuriously wake up in my own bed. I woke up around 10am; "Monk," "Jazzy" and I decided to go enjoy the weather, so after a Nespresso, we headed to Ki Sushi in New Westminster for some lunch. We ordered some nigiri sushi (uni, hamachi, toro, ikura), yakisoba, yakitori, okonomiyaki, agedashi tofu and a Vancouver roll. All the food was quite tasty and Ki sushi has become a go to spot, when we're in New West. To burn off lunch, we went for a walk along the Fraser River and let "Jazzy" loose. That night, "Monk" had a hankering for "Pasghetti and Beefballs", so while my daughter and I napped, "Monk" shopped for a few ingredients. When I awoke, I prepared dinner, just the way she and "Nuoc Mom" likes it; over cooked and over sauced. I must say, my meatballs were pretty awesome and Parmigiano-Reggiano makes everything better. We also had some warm bread with nice olive oil and vin cotto. I opened a bottle of '07 Sandhill Small Lots Sangiovese and it paired very nicely with the meal. After "Jazzy" went to sleep, we ate some pears and off to sleepy land for us as well.
Woke up, had my usual breakfast of beta blockers, vitamins and a glass of water. On an average day at the restaurant, I don't eat a whole lot until staff meal at 4:30pm. I taste the food while we prep and do lunch service, snack on a little bread here and there and drink lots of coffee and soda water. I'll graze here and there, but I didn't eat much of anything that day. For staff meal, we had linguine pasta with double smoked bacon and duck confit, a green salad, chickpea panisse and fried spring salmon collars. Staff meal is big deal for us at Tapenade. The kitchen crew, the servers, "Sales Mix" and I, sit down in the dining room and enjoy a civilized family meal together. For the kitchen, it's a much-needed break before dinner service. It's also a time to relax, chat, gossip and not discuss work related things. After staff meal, we'll have our pre-service meeting, enjoy a hot Americano and put finishing touches on our mise-en-place in preparation for a busy dinner service. We had a super smooth, but relatively uneventful service that evening and after snacking a little through service, I made it home around 10:30 and my wife and I shared some fruit and Thomas Haas chocolates.
Woke up, had my breakfast of champions. Later that day, I was going to be teaching a cooking class in conjunction with Touchstone Family Association's Eating Together Week. What a great cause and "Sales Mix" and I really like to support as many local charities as possible. I love the concept of families eating together and adore Julia Child, so I decided to showcase her timeless boeuf bourguignon. I spent the first part of my day preparing the dish that the attendees would be eating that night. During the day, I had a few cups of coffee and nothing else. At Tapenade, we serve Mogianna coffee; an outstanding, family produced, single origin coffee from Brazil; tastes great and is socially and environmentally responsible. The cooking class was great and was lots of fun. The audience had tons of questions and it was my pleasure to answer them all. Check out Follow Me Foodie's take on the evening. http://bit.ly/hX9Qud After the class was over, I realized I hadn't eaten anything all day, so I gobbled down a bowl of my own beef bourg and also had a glass of the Cotes du Rhone that I used in the dish. After tidying up, "Sales Mix" and I headed to Harold's, pontificated about life, family and the restaurant business. I ate some bar snacks and drank a couple Bombay G&T's, made it home around 10:30pm, hung out with "Monk", watched an episode of Survivior and shared some fruit and Thomas Haas chocolates.
Woke up, usual breakfast, drank lots of coffee, a diet coke and didn't eat anything until staff meal. We were pushing pretty hard with MEP because our weekends have been so wicked busy. We had a tasty staff meal of lamb dry ribs, "Momo's" exotic chicken wings, chicken livers chasseur, pommes puree and Caesar salad. Service was very smooth, but exceptionally busy. That evening, "Tugboat Annie" was visiting from the interior and joined us for dinner. After the dinner rush, I sat down with him, "Calamity Jane" and "Princess Tugboat", drank a few glasses of Orofino Red Bridge Red and celebrated his entry into the Vancouver restaurant game. Good luck "Tugboat Annie", I wish you the best and my door/phone is always open for anything you need or a second opinion. Got home around 11:00, ate some sour cream and onion rice crisps (no potato chips in our house ?!?!) and fell asleep watching "Despicable Me" with "Monk".
Woke up, downed my usual breakfast, but with some Cold FX added "in the mix" because "Jazzy" had the sniffles. As soon as I got to the shop, I started some hard-core prep for the next day's Fairview Cellar's Winemaker's dinner. I stayed in my back prep area and did not have more that a sip of coffee or soda water until 2:30pm. In the afternoon, I tasted the first version of the "lemon meringue pie" that "Godfather" was working on and tweeked it a bit to pair better with the Fairview Gold. Staff meal that night included Brooks Peninsula ling cod collar, beef ragout, a vegan pasta (because "K-dub" is my favorite "vegan" server), frisee salad and roasted potatoes. Dinner service was busy as usual, even with the crazy snow outside. I finally got home around 11pm, had a bowl of leftover rice, had some fruit with "Monk" and tried to go to sleep.
Woke up a little later because I had not slept well the past few nights. Had my usual breakfast, but stopped at Tim Horton's on the way to work for a dozen donuts and a large double double. Got to Tapenade around 11:30, the boys were up and running already with brunch; we had coffee and donuts and I got straight into MEP for the Fairview Cellars dinner. As I was portioning the cheese for the 4th course, I snacked on Farmhouse's 1st ever clothbound cheddar. Though still very young, it was very tasty and I look forward to trying it in a year's time. We pushed hard all day and we sat down for staff meal at 4pm, half an hour ahead of our usual time. We had a nice sandwich selection including Westphalian ham, duck confit and pate de campagne, "Boomer's" infamous chopped salad, my perfect scrambled eggs, pasta with butter and parm-reg and some leftover fruit salad from brunch. A little later, "The Great Wall" and I tasted all the canapés for the reception, had a little snack of steelhead caviar and I snacked on bits and bobs throughout the wine dinner. After a great dinner service, I paraded the boys out to dining room, waxed poetically and schmoozed with our guests while enjoying some of Fairview Cellar's finest wines. We really enjoy doing these wine dinners and it was great to chat with Bill Eggert. When we were wrapped up, we headed across the street to the Blue Canoe for a few drinks to celebrate "Boomer's" last night with "Team Tapenade". I had a couple rye and gingers and eventually we ended up at Boston Pizza. We shared a spicy perogy pizza, cactus cut potatoes, I had a Coors Light and there ends the week.
So that's my week in food. Not overly romantic, no fancy events or any fine dining meals. I 'd rather not eat, than eat something that is not worthy. I'm no food snob, but I prefer the food I eat to be cooked by people who care about the food they are making. I really don't think of food as fuel (even though I know it is) and think of it as a source of pleasure and enjoyment. I might have to discuss my relationship with food with my therapist at a later date, but I've got other fish to fry. Until next time, eat well.


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Monday, May 23, 2011
I think about Arnold, and how he won the governorship, and was touted as a presidential candidate if only he had been born in American, blah, blah, blah. . .and I remember all the stories of his mistreatment of women and the conservative blowhards on t.v. screaming bloody murder that the liberals were just out to get another conservative. . .and I think to myself, here's another example of liberals who backed down (and common folk who buy into the FOX mentality) and not fighting for what they know is right because we are cowed by the Right. Of course, that is not true for all, because many liberals step up and confront conservative wackos---who are living in some kind of fantasy land of racist, class-based, fundamentalist, tea-lovin' looniness---but it isn't enough. We have to make sure that this country reflects the needs of all its citizens, the entire diversity of its population, the needs of the little guy. Maybe Maria will spill some juicy insider information that sinks a few of the Republican frontrunners, and marginalize some of the kooks. Have you seen how the Republican candidates and potential candidates sidestep questions (evolution, taxes, etc.) that might bother the pitch-fork, shotgun toting, anti-education crackers (especially here in SC)? Any of them who has even strayed into a moderate position has already been pilloried. Makes you want to pull out a bat. . .OK, now let me be careful stepping off my soapbox. I feel better now.
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Hi there! Welcome to my new blog. I am starting this blog because I have an interest in gardening and I wish to chronicle my experiences (and whatever "wisdom" I might acquire from them) in a place that is inherently organized, and publicly available. I am not a gardening novice, but neither am I an expert. I have dabbled in it over the course of my life, and now I want to get a bit more serious about it.
My interest in gardening stems primarily from two main sources. First, I just love it. I have never made it a large priority in my life, although I have made attempts to do so. Second, I believe that as far as is possible, a person or family should be self-sufficient, which implies that my gardening will be primarily focused on fruit/vegetable gardening, rather than decorative. Now, I realize that the term "self-sufficient" can mean different things to different people, so let me describe what I mean with a question. "Can I provide my family with the necessities of life without shopping?" If the answer is "Yes," then I have achieved self-sufficiency... I was going to write more about that, but that gets me far away from where I want to take this post, so I'll leave that subject to your comments.
Returning to the types of gardening available, I am partial to Mel Bartholomew's "Square Foot Gardening" method. I have a limited amount of actual experience with it, and that experience was dismal. However, the problem was NOT with the SFG method, but rather due to my habit of wanting to rush into something ill-informed. I created a square foot garden a number of years ago, having only read a little bit about it. Recently, I have educated myself a lot better and realized that I took only a few pieces of the method rather than following the whole system. I didn't understand some very fundamental reasons about WHY it works, and therefore, I failed to take care to meet those fundamentals. I will be starting a square foot garden next year, much better prepared. I will let you know how it goes.
In the meantime, it is July 2, 2011, which means the growing season is well underway and harvests have begun in my area. I live in Alabama, near Birmingham. From what little research I have done, that puts me in Zone 8. I'll have to do more research into what this actually means for me. My plan is to start a few plants in the next couple weeks and see how well I can do with them, beginning so late in the year. I plan to have a couple herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers. I was originally going to have just the herbs, because I was going to keep them in pots so I could move them inside later in the year. However, my wife prevailed upon me to start some hanging tomatoes and cucumbers. I will post photos when I get things rolling.
As for the herbs, I will be growing some Basil (haven't decided which variety, yet) and Mint. Probably Spearmint, but we'll see. If anyone has any suggestions I'm open to them. Not promising anything, but feel free to comment!
Well, that's about it for now. I will be posting at least once a week and letting you all know my progress. Have a great weekend, and for those of you in the United States (or who are citizens, but currently abroad -- especially our wonderful servicemen and women!) have a great Independence Day celebration!


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I realize that kicking Democrats rather resembles the bullying that I used to see in school where the dimmest, weakest, and goofiest were always the targets. Oh well.
Now it seems that Michigan and cannot have the same silly early primary that Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada have. So the Dems say that they will not seat the Michigan delegates – all 156 or so of them. Seems there's the same deal with Florida's early primary. Poor Florida Dems – their votes never seem to count.
I thought these were the "fair play" people. Weren't these the same guys that made Florida recount the votes many times over? Weren't these the people that examined chads with magnifying glasses to see if the liberal candidate's chad had even been touched? Didn't they want every vote to count? Especially those of liberals. Aren't these the same people that are always launching lawsuits to stop any law requiring proof of identity or citizenship or anything else that might "disenfranchise" any voter, no matter how unqualified? Heaven forbid we should make people prove that they are citizens or haven't already voted three times that day.
And to hell with examining ballots with magnifiers. If someone is too stupid to read and follow the instructions about punching all the way down, then they are too stupid to be voting on important issues.
It would seem that the fair play doctrine doesn't hold for Dems – just everyone else. Isn't that what we should expect from a bunch of people who are fooled by Hilary? She refuses to release any of the legal documents that show her history. She abuses the FBI and pulls off travelgate and is never held accountable by the liberals of this country. She insists that she is so experienced and qualified to lead. If that were so then just living with a surgeon for a few years would make you a qualified doctor.
Then there's Obama. Does anyone seriously think that he is qualified to lead this country in a time of terrible Moslem aggression? He is not qualified in any sense. Assuming that the minor difficulty of no management experience, either as a governor or the corporate type is overlooked. Assuming that he would be willing to try to stand against Moslem terrorism there is the point that, to a Moslem, he is not an acceptable person. He is the son of a Moslem father and went to some of the Madrasah training and is an unperson to a serious Moslem. He will not be able to deal with Moslem countries. That doesn't seem to register with the Dems. He is a pretty fellow and a good emotional speaker – but that's as far as I can see it at the moment. Oh yes, vote for him and he will bring change. But he never says what change or how he's going to do it. I'm rather interested in how this pretty boy with zero management experience is going to run the biggest corporation on the face of the earth.
Edwards? Well, I dunno about anyone else, but I really want someone more qualified than a sleazy trial lawyer who made more money for himself than for his client and who constantly preaches class warfare while paying ridiculous money for his beauty treatments. What on earth is Edwards qualified to do other than admire himself in the mirror while he flops his golden locks?
Well, I suppose that the candidates reflect the people. I shouldn't be surprised that what passes for Democrat moral outrage is only directed at Republicans. After all, they see themselves as so morally superior that any action that they desire just has to be morally correct.
I suppose it is naïve of me to expect people to recognize that correct behavior applies first and foremost to themselves. I believe I remember something about criticizing the splinter in another fellow's eye when you've got a whole 2×4 in your own.


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Here is the next part of Nate's story through other email updates written in 2007.....
August 2007
Nate has been released from the hospital after two weeks and it looks like finally we will be able to go home to Mozambique to settle in in the next few days. We had only been in Africa 10 days when this accident happened so we are looking forward to unpacking the rest of the way and settling into ministry. We know things are not going to be easy with Nate requiring constant care but we also know that God knows that and all we can do is be GRATEFUL that he is alive and still with us.
Update: Well it has taken us over a week to return to Mozambique due to needing to wait to have our passports brought to us from Mozambique and to have our new visas granted. We are so grateful that Jeff & Libby Foster have allowed us to graciously stay in their cottage for free. It ss a challenge in Zimbabwe. The cottage was without power all day, every day. It returned between 9-10 pm so that is when we tried to cook food for the next day or else we would cook over the open fire outside. Marc walks about 45 minutes each way into town in search of food and things we need like soap, TP, etc. It's not an easy task as there was not much on the shelves in the stores and if there was something like milk or bread it was gone within seconds as the mob of desperate people fight for survival.
September 2007
We managed to get back to Mozambique from Nate's doctors appointment. We are troubled by the fact that the doctor says according to xray that his left femur bone has slipped and did not heal properly. It has already formed new bone and is joined under the knee, not lined up properly which will cause problems in the future.
October 2007
We have gone to see Dr. Kitcat, Nate's surgeon in Zimbabwe. It was a longer trip than we expected it to be. We thought we were going in for a day, having his casts removed and then returning to Mozambique, but that was not to be. He removed his left leg cast only and has said we must return to him for at least a week in order for the right leg cast to come off and for him to be fitted with a "moon boot" (an air cast boot) and have physical therapy. He was pleasantly surprised about how much range of motion Nate had in his left leg although that bone did not heal properly. He can bend it about 85 degrees. We are not sure how much of that he will be able to regain if any but we are continuing to pray for God to heal him completely. We will return next week to have the other cast removed and see how that leg is doing.
October #2 We have returned to Zimbabwe. Things are going down hill here fast. Food is becoming increasingly more difficult to find and in some parts of town the electricity is off all the time now. We have decided to stay at a guest house in town instead of in Dr. Fosters cottage for a couple of reasons. The guest house has electricity almost all the time and is in close walking distance to town and the doctors office. We have seen doctor Kitcat and Nate has had his other cast removed and been fitted with the moon boot. He can still not bear weight on his left leg at all and walks with crutches. We have had a physical therapy session which basically only entailed teaching Nate how to walk on crutches. It does not seem we will be receiving any true physical therapy here so we have information from Marc's family via internet and will do exercises with him ourselves at home to improve some range of motion and build back his lost muscle mass. We are still praying about what we should do long term for his best chance at full recovery. We are so grateful for Dr. Kitcat but he does not specialize in pediatric orthopedics and the situation economically is declining rapidly here in Zimbabwe. Even the hospital is having to run on generators.


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- I assume that you already had created Facebook App and you have AppId for the particular domain.
How to add a Facebook share button to your website page
Let's have a look how to add share button to your web page, so that people can share your web content on Facebook.
Step - 1: Get a Facebook AppId for your domain.
First of all to add share button to your website you must have Facebook AppId for the domain on which you would like to place a button. This is basically to ensure security perspective.
If you don't know how to set up Facebook App please have a look at my blog on same.
Step – 2: Add the Facebook JavaScript SDK to you web page.
Facebook is providing code to initialize JavaScript SDK. You need to add this code within … tag of your .php/.html/.asp page.
I suggest using Asynchronous JavaScript code. Facebook provide two methods as follow
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Please note Asynchronous code to add into your web page

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...... I'm not going anywhere, said the bee to the flower. I have your best interests at heart, for don't we need each other to live, survive, and do other meaningless random things that God demands of earthly beings....
We'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll make pretty flowers and little bees....There'll be disco nights, huge drug parties, little couple dinners....we'll live pretty flower, we'll live!
The flower sighed, said you're so nice, and the words you say melt my yellow heart away....but I see everything while being rooted here and what I don't see - is enough reason to be. The meaningless random things don't do anything to me anymore, but I'm not going anywhere either sweet little bee. I'll do all you said with you and more...I'll laugh and cry too....
....And then when we go to the great gig beyond the sky, we'll ask God...was it exactly what you wanted....did we satisfy...
The Bee thought about it all and said, I know there's a moral to every story, but I'm missing the one in this.
The flower, who used to sigh before every line didn't this time but smiled and replied....there's never a moral to any story dear Bee, there's only perspective.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
The Final Cut
Posted by CrazyDiamond at 8:20 PM
6 comments:
- Perspective Inc said...
- September 18, 2007 at 11:45 PM
- CrazyDiamond said...
hehe - totally unintentional twas...
- September 19, 2007 at 12:34 AM
- The Dude said...
all i can say is amen...
- September 19, 2007 at 6:42 AM
- CrazyDiamond said...
thanks mate.
- September 25, 2007 at 12:44 AM
- The Holy Cow said...
I like this.
Found it because someone sent it to me after reading this on my blog.
I think your post is a very nice one, both in its style and the ideas expressed.
- July 18, 2008 at 1:07 AM
- CrazyDiamond said...
Thanks Holy Cow.
I really liked your post within a post.
- July 23, 2008 at 8:43 AM
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Wesleyan Lacrosse recently ended a strong spring campaign and garnered 2nd place in the NESCAC Playoffs. Congratulations to the team and we hope for even better results in the future!
A recap of the Cardinals' instant classic versus Colby College on April 6, 2013.
Sam Stanton '14 and Graham McNabb '14 stop by the WesPregame set to discuss the lacrosse season and last weekend's exciting last-second victory over Colby.
Coach Raba talks about the team's upcoming hopes and focuses for the 2013 season.
Getting ready for the Wesleyan Cardinals 2013 lacrosse season, building on last year's success.


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1) You come from a sort of dancing family with 2 sisters in the biz, tell me about that.
My younger sister started dancing first and I slowly became more and more interested in ballet as I saw some classes and performances. My other sister and I soon started and, that was that, we were all hooked.
2) What inspired you to start ballet?
I really liked the athleticism of it. I remember watching the older guys and thinking that what they were doing was so cool. I wanted to be able to fly around the stage.
3) What age?
I was 8 when I started.
4) What was ballet like in Carlisle, with having one of the most prominent instructional institutions there?
Well, at the time, we didn't know how prominent CPYB was. We only started to realize, as we got older and started attending summer programs, that CPYB was a very good school with top-notch training. CPYB has a very intensive training program that is very tough. But if you love ballet and are committed to learning as much as you can in your time there, it is a great place to study.
5) You left cpyb and went into SAB then saw some rapid growth in the ranks of NYCB, talk to me about the transition from Carlisle then dancing with Balanchine's co.
There was definitely a transition from small town to big city and from small school to big school, but I had a lot of friends up here that made it as smooth as possible. I also had to get used to performing on a much bigger stage with a lot of pressure and learning dozens of ballets at the same time. But the intense schedule and the high standards we were held to at CPYB certainly set me in the right direction. At any level as a dancer, you have to be committed to working hard and constantly trying to improve if you want to succeed.
6) I understand you have been named dancers' chair for the CPYB stars gala in July. How amazing that must be for you… your hometown & your alma mater. How excited were you?
I am excited about the event and honored to be a part of it. It is always good to help raise money for my old school and get a chance to see my family.
7) What's next for you? What are your goals? Any plans to choreograph?
I am very excited to say that I have been on the faculty of the School of American Ballet for a few years now. I love teaching and do see myself continuing with that in the future. I am also taking classes part-time at Fordham University, which is also something I am excited about. I would like to stay in the dance world in some capacity after I am done dancing so we'll see where it all takes me. I have choreographed one ballet and enjoyed doing it, though I don't see choreography as one of my main goals for the future.
8 ) What are your pre-show rituals?
I will pretty much always eat a sandwich and a banana so that I have energy for the show and I always take a good amount of time to get myself warm and ready. Other than that I don't really have anything that I feel like I have to do before a show.
9) Is there a particular style of music you like to listen to as you are warming up?
I like to warm up backstage and I always just listen to whatever ballet is on the program before me. We have such amazing music in our rep and it always helps me get going. If I am in the first ballet, I just chat with the other dancers who are also getting ready.
10) When you were coming up through the ranks, which dancer inspired you in dance?
I have been inspired by all of my colleagues at NYCB. We have such a demanding schedule and all of the dancers really work their butts off night in and night out. I love watching and being around such amazing artists and am constantly inspired by all of my colleagues.
11) Who are some of the dancers that were at CPYB at the same time as you, that we may know?
There were so many talented dancers during my time at CPYB and many have gone on to companies. A person just needs to read the bios of any major dance company's roster to find some CPYB alumni.
12) What do you like to do for fun or to release and unwind in between programs?
I love watching sports and reading books. I also love watching movies and I like to get out and play some golf when it's nice out.
13) During a program or leading into one, give us an idea of your day. When does it start, what's it like? How long?
We always have a rehearsal period before each season where we learn most of the ballets that we have coming up. We will rehearse the rest of the ballets during the season since they are long seasons. The day runs from class at 10:30 AM until 7 PM. Each day is different and I could have 6 hours of rehearsal or none. If I don't have a really hard day, I will go to the gym and work out.
14) What is a day like for you during a performance season, both show days and the days leading up?
Since NYCB has such a huge rep and we do a different show every night, we are constantly rehearsing. Even if I have a hard show that night, I like to have a rehearsal or two to really get my body going after company class in the morning. Those rehearsals could be spread throughout the day so every performance day is different. I do try to make sure that I eat enough so that I have energy throughout the day and I try to get off my feet at least a little. We always start at 10:30 AM with class and the performances are either at 7:30 or 8 PM every night.
15) You have been with NYCB for 12 years now. Obviously, there are some pieces you have done countless times. After all that time, how do you still "get up" for a piece, to keep the energy level up and not show a "gosh, I have been doing this piece for 12 years now…"
As you progress through the company, you get to do so many different parts at every different level. The parts I am doing now as a principal are mostly new for me and I've only been doing them for a few years. The way that I approach the few that I have done for a long time is that every time I do a part, it will be a different experience than the last show. That's the beauty of dance, we can always find something new in a part that we have done for many years.
16) Are there any pieces that you have done countless times that you still love or get excited to do?
The only part that I would say I have done countless times is the Sugar Plum Pas de Deux from the Nutcracker and I actually do love performing it. I might get sick of rehearsing it, but it is always fun to dance.
17) What's been your favorite role?
I really love the waltz boy in Serenade and the male principal in Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2. I also really enjoy doing many parts, but those are probably my two favorites.
18) If there is one role or ballet you haven't done yet but would love to before you hang up the tights, what is it and why?
I would love to do Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake because it is such an amazing part both dramatically and technically. The music is amazing and it would be so fulfilling to dance a full length like that.
19) How often does your family get up to see your performances?
They come pretty often, since Carlisle is not too far away. They do try to coordinate it so that they will see both Abi and I, but they will come up anytime either one of us is doing a big part for the first time. They have been incredibly supportive of us over the years and it means so much to me when they are in the audience.
20) If you weren't a dancer, what occupation would you see yourself in?
Dance has been such a huge part of my life and my development as an adult that it is hard to see myself doing anything else. I love golf, but don't know that I would have been good enough to make it in that field. I love to teach so maybe I would have been a teacher or instructor of some kind. Who knows….
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"Each time you say hello to a stranger, your heart acknowledges over and over again that we are all family." ― Suzy Kassem
This morning I had the distinct pleasure of attending two church services. The first at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the other, the First Presbyterian Church across the street. The good part was that both services had the same readings, so today, I actually remembered the Gospel without looking it up to write my post.
The Gospel was the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. First, Jews and Samaritans didn't get along and weren't supposed to speak to one another, and then, women were not supposed to talk to strange men, and this woman did not have the best reputation. But, Jesus not only spoke to her, but revealed Himself as the Messaih. This is an important lesson, and happens to be the longest recorded scripture reading in the Bible.
My take on it…Jesus is showing, by example and words, that we should treat all people with respect, kindness, and compassion, whether it be friends, family, enemies or strangers. This is not necessarily a religious virtue, but should be just an everyday human kind virtue. It was a good lesson.
After church, Jim and I went to the local greasy-spoon diner and sat by the window at a vintage (nice way of saying real old) booth with torn red vinyl seats and a well-worn Formica table. The food was good, inexpensive, and the waitress was attentive. As we sat there, an elderly gentleman shuffled ever so slowly from his car to the door. It must have taken him a good ten minutes. He sat up at the counter and ordered a hamburger, no fries, no chips and water. The waitress poured him a cup of coffee, as he protested that he didn't order it. She smirked and said to the regular, "Just drink your coffee John." He smiled back and drank his coffee.
I made a smiley face in my hash browns, and you can't beat biscuits and gravy with your omelette.
When we got our check, Jim asked our waitress to put John's burger on our bill, and I handed her a $20 bill for her tip. That was probably the first time she ever got a $20 tip for a $17 check. And, maybe that was the first time someone bought old John a meal, maybe not. But, it was a nice way to share a little kindness and friendship on a fine Sunday with a couple of strangers. Also, a nice way to share today's Gospel by example.
It was a beautiful warm day, and when we went out for an evening walk around Boomer Lake, God painted a picture perfect sky, and a red-winged blackbird squawked as he balanced carefully on a long bare limb, silhouetted by the setting sun.
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First and foremost, hair. Mine is a work in progress, and I'm on a quest. Recommends include Stavros at Studio Mag artillery passage E1
Seven Dials way, there's Fran at Windle & Moody.
And on to phones. Like Goldilocks, I'm umming and ahhing over a replacement phone. Out of love with Apple, Samsung too big, Motorola an interesting choice. Recommendations welcome. Have since discovered XiaoMi – am very tempted but the import duty would make it as expensive.
Out and about, there's the glorious Holly Bush pub in Hampstead – scroll down for the white one Don't go for the food. Do go for olde London, when Hampstead was a distant suburb of London. Hard to imagine!
On the home front, water softener is highly recommended, not that difficult to have a unit installed under the kitchen sink. Hm, looking at the benefits I wish I could afford it right now!
And why do fridge/freezers leak water? What to do?. Answers on a postcard, seriously.
Imagine if… there was an app for globe-trotting hair and beauty, forecasting what your skin hair type will do where, and providing recommendations from local and travelling women. Available to buy easily through the app, in travel sizes.
And on to Art. Couple of collectibles – Dr Cream gives you sequences to animate, and Space Invaders includes an international leader board. This is How Not To Be Seen at the Tate Modern and no, it's not a DIY invisibility cloak.
We were reminded of First Thursdays – an established and somewhat forgotten event, forgotten by me anyway! Now this I can barely decipher from my notes – "Mary boss does walking tour". Happily I fared better with Monoprixx.
Important business out the way, we talked about work chatter included…
Lines blurring
I mentioned that I'd read about Heineken video views fraud and now see it was reported in 2014 – amplifies all the talk about views I've heard recently.
Very interesting partnership here, a case study from July last year – Years and Years The Outfit C4 case study.
Babies got another mention – worth a watch even if it's round 2, makes you laugh J Project is based on using qualitative, people research to innovate and give people really useful products. Design thinking in action.
City AM case study – is it nuts? Is it necessity? What about organic? Needs authenticity – watch this space!
Quartz is much more pleasing, check out daily newsletter, doing more content now, have an update that talks about us becoming more visual.
Image search and , pulsar and brand watch social listening tools. Pulsar Renaissance art data set talk project for a museum, porn set picture. Brand watch can filter out noise. If logo is all text you can't get same insight.
Social listening tools and beyond the freebies Pulsar and Brandwatch. And on the subject of data, well worth looking at are Nancy Duarte Edward Tufte .
New term alerts (well, new to me anyway)
The experience economy, and mansplaining!


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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Bathroom Talk(ing)
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I can live with the fart but I would probably hide in the cubicle until the other person left, but what I really hate is people who talk on their cell phones in the bathroom! Ugh! Horrible.ReplyDelete
I would have thought she'd wait for you to leave so she wouldn't have to make eye contact with you. She must be comfortable in her public restroom talking toilet farter persona. :o)ReplyDelete
Have a great weekend! La
I couldn't help but chuckle and giggle.ReplyDelete
So with you on this one...don't talk to me on the toilet ever ;) And I also hate it when people talk on their cell phones in publich restrooms...it makes my bladder/kidneys stop working all together...lolReplyDelete
Oh, my...I'm not a public restroom chit chatter either. Occasionally I will finish a conversation with someone that I began before entering the stall...but it really makes me uncomfortable.ReplyDelete
I also, for the record, hate when people ANSWER their phone or send me texts/e-mails from the bathroom...my boss does that & I KNOW he's in the bathroom because we only have a uni-sex public bathroom. It drives me nuts.
Of course, he knows that it aggravates me...and I think he just does it sometimes to aggravate me!
I am very mad....just responded with a very lengthy post, only to be told unable to connect....now I can't respond.ReplyDelete
A friend of mine was traveling with a music group representing her college. One day, she and a couple of other girls in the music group were in the restroom in a mall. A little old lady entered the restroom and went into a stall near them. After a few moments she was clearly heard saying, "CORN!!! WHEN DID I HAVE CORN???"ReplyDelete
OMG....that is so gross, but funny! bwahahahaReplyDelete


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Marketing Mix of the Berocca
In this report, the aim was to analyze the marketing mix of Berocca according to our group's survey and questionnaires. Marketing mix includes product, price, place and promotion. In terms of the survey and questionnaires, some results were givens and analyzed. In addition, some personal suggestion will be presented.
2.0 Introduction
Berocca is a brand of effervescent drink and vitamin tables, the tables contain comprehensive vitamin B group and vitamin C. At first, Berocca was made by the Roche Pharmaceuticals, but in 2005 Bayer's global acquired the Roche Consumer Health and Berocca is made by Bayer. "Berocca is the NO.1 multivitamin brand grocery trade with 49% market share in 2009." (Nielson, 2009) It is popular around the world, such as the Unite Kingdom, the Unite States, the European Union and China.
In this report, the marketing mix of Berocca has been analyzed detailedly from product, price, place and promotion. Some results have been analyzed based on our group questionnaires. From the questionnaire, our group calculated some data. In terms of the data, the consequences were found clearly. Additionally, the report's main points will be concluded and the personal recommendations will be given.
3.0 Methodology
Due to achieve the research of Berocca from 4Ps, Rina, Shupeng, Beverly and me, we made up a group. We surveyed on the internet and in the university library. Furthermore, we discussed together and made a questionnaire with 11 questions. Then we did the questionnaires at the bus station outsides the Brent Cross. We did 30 questionnaires.
4.0 The results and analyses of Berocca marketing mix
In this section, according to the questionnaires the Berocca marketing mix will be analyzed and our group made some diagrams based on the questionnaires, we got some data, in terms of the data the results will be concluded.
4.1 Product
Product means the goods-and-services combination the company offers to the target market. (Kotler and Armstrong, 2010) According to the question 8, Why do you buy Berocca?
This is about the functions of product. Berocca effervescent tables contain many kinds of vitamin, such as vitamin B and vitamin C. These vitamin are all good for health, they can boost immune system. If you always work hard, when you feel tired, you can drink it, as a result, the tables can help you become more energy, therefore, you may work well and improve efficiency.
Referring to the bar diagram, the people who are in different age category, they buy Berocca main because Berocca is good for health and to work well. Few people just want to taste. 3 under 18 people have bought Berocca for good taste. Between 20-30 ages, the number of people wants to taste is the same as people want to work well. The quantity of people buys it for health is one more than others. Between 30 and 40 age, 14 people are willing to buy Berocca, there are 8 people buying Berocca due to want to work well. Just 3 people of 50 plus bought Berocca for healthy.
The reasons why most adults bought Berocca are the people are working and studying hard, they need more energy to work well. When they feel tired, they drink it, so they may be full of power to work and work efficiently. They drink Berocca also can improve immune system. They need more vitamins because they work too much, Berocca is good for health.
4.2 Price
Price is the amount the consumer must exchange to receive the offering. (Solomon et al, 2009) It is based on question 7. What do you think of the price?
This is about the price of product. Every bottle of Berocca is sold in stores about £5. Personal idea, it is a little expensive. Maybe its bottle materials and production process cost much more. As a result, the price of Berocca is a little expensive.
According to the bar chart, the majority of people think the price of Berocca is average. The number of people who think the price is cheap is the same as the quantity of...
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Updated 53-Man Roster Projections for Denver Broncos Post Week 3 of PreseasonAugust 27, 2014
Updated 53-Man Roster Projections for Denver Broncos Post Week 3 of Preseason
The Denver Broncos—like every team in the NFL—are facing some tough decisions when putting together the final roster. The Broncos have a talent-rich roster at multiple positions, so this will make roster cuts even more difficult.
The first round of cuts have already begun in Denver and across the league. The Broncos aren't done yet, as they still need to release about 20 more players at the end of this week.
Here's the updated 53-man roster projection for the Broncos after Week 3 of the preseason.
Starter: Peyton Manning
Backups: Brock Osweiler, Zac Dysert
The Broncos are likely to keep three quarterbacks on the roster again this year. Peyton Manning set records last year for the most passing yards (5,477) and passing touchdowns (55) in a single season. This year, Manning should continue his dominance with an upgraded group of weapons around him.
Brock Osweiler is still considered the quarterback of the future. He's had his ups and downs during the preseason, but general manager John Elway has been happy with Osweiler's progress. Osweiler is only under contract for two more years, while Manning is under contract for three more years. It's entirely possible that Osweiler leaves Denver before Manning is done playing.
Zac Dysert is the developmental third-string quarterback. He's no threat to Osweiler, but the team probably keeps him around to see if he can continue to refine his game. Dysert is athletic and has a rocket arm, but he's still showed problems playing under pressure and throwing accurately.
Running Backs
Starter: Montee Ball
Backups: Ronnie Hillman, C.J. Anderson, Juwan Thompson
Montee Ball has missed most of training camp and the preseason due to an appendectomy he had earlier in August. Now, Ball is healthy and ready to take over as the lead back for the Broncos. The second-year runner looked great over the final six games of his rookie season. Ball should be able to carry that momentum over to this year.
Ronnie Hillman is the team's change-of-pace back. He's been featured more while Ball has been out, but Hillman has not produced like a lead back should. At least he's held on to the rock. His speed will be utilized from time to time this season.
C.J. Anderson has the ability to be a quality starter in the NFL. He's a power back with a quick 10-yard burst. Anderson is also a fine receiver out of the backfield. He studies hard and knows the offense like the back of his hand. If something happens to Ball, then Anderson is most likely to get most of the touches.
Juwan Thompson makes the team as an undrafted rookie out of Duke. He's a running back/fullback 'tweener who is a good all-purpose talent. Thompson is strong between the tackles, he has strong hands and he's arguably the best back on the roster in terms of pass protection.
Wide Receivers
Starters: Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Wes Welker
Backups: Andre "Bubba" Caldwell, Cody Latimer
The best trio of starting wide receivers in the league resides in Denver. Peyton Manning is the best quarterback in the game, and these receivers are helping him stay at the top of the mountain.
Demaryius Thomas is nearly on the same level as Calvin Johnson. He's big, fast and a physical receiver who can work well in the red zone. Thomas is versatile enough to run the entire route tree, and he's incredibly dangerous after the catch.
Emmanuel Sanders was added by the team in free agency earlier this year. He's got the speed and quickness to attack an opponent vertically. Sanders can get off the line of scrimmage cleanly, and, like Thomas, he's dangerous after the catch.
Wes Welker is still one of the best slot receivers in the game. He was concussed in Week 3 of the preseason, but early reports seem to indicate that he'll be ready for the start of the regular season.
Andre "Bubba" Caldwell is a seasoned veteran, and he may be the fastest player on the team. He can fill multiple positions, and he's worked hard to earn the trust of Manning.
Cody Latimer is an intriguing rookie prospect. He should be a breakout player in 2015, but Latimer can make plays as a rookie—specifically in the red zone. Latimer has the size and leaping ability to play "above the rim."
Tight Ends
Starter: Julius Thomas
Backups: Virgil Green, Jacob Tamme
Julius Thomas had a breakout year in 2013, and he's just shown the tip of the iceberg in terms of upside as a pro. He's improved his physique this offseason, and Thomas worked out with future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez to learn as much as possible.
Thomas is a mismatch nightmare because he's too fast for linebackers to cover, and he's too big for safeties to handle. Without Eric Decker, the Broncos may turn to Thomas more in the red zone.
Virgil Green has worked hard to develop a good all-around skill set. Coming out of Nevada, Green was mostly known as a receiver. Now, Green is a strong blocker, and he can also line up in the backfield if need be. His versatility is an important part of this offense.
Jacob Tamme still has strong chemistry with Peyton Manning. He can play in-line tight end, move tight end or even line up in the slot. Tamme is a team-first guy, and he's also a plus-player on special teams.
Offensive Line
Starters: Ryan Clady (LT), Orlando Franklin (LG), Manny Ramirez (C), Louis Vasquez (RG), Chris Clark (RT)
Backups: Michael Schofield, Vinston Painter, Matt Paradis
There's been some shuffling of the Broncos offensive line this year. Zane Beadles, last year's starting left guard, was allowed to move on in free agency to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Broncos were looking for (they found it!) more beef up front on the interior of the line.
All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady is back, healthy and ready to dominate once again. He missed most of last year after going down in Week 2 against the New York Giants with a season-ending Lisfranc injury. Clady's return is huge for the offense. He's one of the best left tackles in the game today, and he'll drastically improve the protection for Peyton Manning.
Orlando Franklin moves from right tackle to left guard as the replacement for Beadles. He's huge, strong and ferocious as a run-blocker. Having Franklin inside means the Broncos should be able to push the pile more effectively in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Manny Ramirez is the starter once again this year. He is strong at the point of attack, and Ramirez can effectively blast open holes for the ground game. Ramirez struggles against agile defensive tackles like J.J. Watt (who doesn't?), but he's not a bad player.
Right guard is manned by Louis Vasquez. He's mean, nasty, agile and capable of being an outstanding run- or pass-blocker.
Chris Clark played left tackle for 14 regular-season games last year as he filled in for an injured Clady. This season, the team is counting on him as the right tackle to replace Franklin. Clark struggles against elite edge-rushers, but he should see less of those matchups now that he's on the right side.
In the third round of the 2014 NFL draft, the Broncos selected OT/OG Michael Schofield out of Michigan. His agility and versatility give something the Broncos to develop. Vinston Painter sticks around from last year to play swing tackle for the Broncos. Matt Paradis is a developmental center who might make the practice squad. In this scenario, I have him making the final roster.
Defensive Tackles
Starters: Terrance Knighton, Sylvester Williams
Backups: Marvin Austin, Mitch Unrein, Kevin Vickerson
The interior of the Broncos defensive line if chock full of talented players. The way the roster is shaking out this preseason, it looks like Denver will be able to keep five defensive tackles.
Terrance Knighton, aka PotRoast, has turned his career around in only one season. After getting benched in Jacksonville, Knighton came to the Broncos last year and started to play up to his enormous potential. He's now a fan favorite, and Knighton can stuff the run or get interior pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Sylvester Williams was the team's first-round pick in 2013. He struggled early in his rookie season, but he started to play better about halfway through last year. Now, Williams is using his natural talent combined with improved technique to be a dominant player in the middle.
Marvin Austin was added in free agency earlier this year, but nobody knew what to expect. Talent has never been a question with Austin, but durability and motivation were constant question marks for the 2011 second-round pick. Like Knighton, Austin could finally start flourishing now that he's under defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio.
Mitch Unrein is a versatile veteran who can work well as a rotational player on the defensive line. He can also play fullback on offense if need be.
Vickerson was a solid starter for the Broncos last year before a hip injury in the Week 12 game against the New England Patriots knocked him out for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. He's working his way back to full strength and can still provide the team with solid veteran depth.
Defensive Ends
Starters: Derek Wolfe, DeMarcus Ware
Backups: Malik Jackson, Quanterus Smith
The Broncos have an interesting mix of pass-rushing defensive ends. They should help the team get after the quarterback early and often in 2014.
DeMarcus Ware was arguably the biggest signing in free agency for any team. Ware is going to team with linebacker Von Miller to give the Broncos an incredible one-two punch. He's looking to bounce back from a disappointing six-sack season he had in 2013. Ware is back at his natural position of defensive end, and he should be able to get at least double-digit sacks for the Broncos this year.
Derek Wolfe is back after a scary injury—and seizure-like symptoms—that knocked him out of action last year. He's regained the lost weight, and currently Wolfe checks in at 295 pounds. Wolfe is ready to get his career back on track, and all indications point to him picking up where he left off in 2013.
Malik Jackson just keeps getting better and better. He's got the length and strength to be a force on the edge as a pass-rusher. Jackson can even move inside to defensive tackle in certain packages. There's a chance that Jackson could get near double-digit sacks as well this season.
Quanterus Smith missed all of the 2013 season due to a 2012 knee injury that ended his final college season at Western Kentucky. The second-year pro has great burst around the corner, and he should be able to fill in admirably as a part-time pass-rusher this season. Smith has been taken under Ware's wing, and he's learning the best techniques for rushing the quarterback.
Starters: Von Miller (SLB), Nate Irving (MLB), Danny Trevathan (WLB)
Backups: Lerentee McCray, Steven Johnson, Brandon Marshall, Lamin Barrow
When the starters are healthy, the Broncos have a trio of linebackers who measure up well to any combination of other teams across the league.
The return of Von Miller is going to be huge for the Broncos. Miller was knocked out of action last year with an ACL injury in the Week 16 game against the Houston Texans. Ahead in his recovery, Miller was able to get some preseason work in the game on Saturday—ironically against the Texans. He's trimmed down from his inflated size last year, and Miller looks like he'll be a beast on the edge.
Nate Irving is finally playing like the middle linebacker the team envisioned when it selected him in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. He's still a strong tackler when defending the run, but now Irving is a good coverage player.
Danny Trevathan is currently injured with a broken bone in his leg, but he should be able to return some time after the team's Week 4 bye. He's a fantastic weak-side linebacker who excels in coverage. Trevathan is a defensive leader, and he wears the helmet with the speaker in it to call the defensive plays.
Lerentee McCray is a quality reserve strong-side linebacker. He's an aggressive player who arrives at the ball with natural violence. McCray is also fast and quick enough to create pressure from the edge.
Steven Johnson is a valuable special teams player and reserve linebacker. Brandon Marshall is going to fill in for Trevathan, and he's a good depth player. Lamin Barrow is a talented rookie who can play middle linebacker or line up as a weak-side linebacker. He's great in coverage and has the instincts to develop into a quality starter.
Starters: Aqib Talib, Chris Harris Jr.
Backups: Kayvon Webster, Bradley Roby, Omar Bolden, Tony Carter
The Broncos made a big splash in free agency when they added Aqib Talib. His size and physical presence is going to upgrade the secondary in ways that Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie could not. Talib can be a shutdown corner, and he also has the ability to cover move tight ends if called upon.
Chris Harris Jr. is coming back from the partially torn ACL he suffered in the playoff win over the San Diego Chargers. He's become one of the best young corners in the game today. Harris can play outside at right or left corner; plus he can move inside to cover the slot.
Last year in the third round of the draft, the Broncos added Kayvon Webster. He got plenty of experience last year filling in for an injured Harris and an injured Champ Bailey. Webster worked out under the guidance of Harris this offseason, and he'll use his speed and physicality to make plays for the Broncos.
In the first round of the 2014 NFL draft, the Broncos added Bradley Roby out of Ohio State. Speed is the name of his game, and he can easily stay with receivers on downfield routes. Roby also has a nose for the football and the ability to click and close quickly on run plays.
Omar Bolden can play cornerback or safety for the Broncos. His ability as a return man keep him around on the final roster. Tony Carter loves to take chances, but he can make plays when he's on.
Starters: T.J. Ward (SS), Rahim Moore (FS)
Backups: David Bruton, Quinton Carter
The first move the Broncos made in free agency was to add strong safety T.J. Ward. He's an enforcer who brings a take-no-prisoners attitude to the football field. Ward can fly to the football, and he'll get pressure as a blitzer when asked to. He can cover, hit and move into the middle linebacker spot when the Broncos are in their nickel package.
Rahim Moore missed about half of last season due to a lower leg injury. He's healthy now and ready to pick up where he left off. His confidence has returned, and Moore should be able to show off his ability in coverage.
David Bruton is a special teams ace with some starting experience at safety. Quinton Carter is finally healthy after missing most of the last two years due to a knee injury that required microfracture surgery. Now that Carter is back, this team can use him at strong or free safety—and he's a quality player who can make an impact as a run or pass defender.
Special Teams
Kicker: Matt Prater (suspended), Brandon McManus
Punter: Britton Colquitt
Long Snapper: Aaron Brewer
The suspension of Matt Prater forced the Broncos to make a trade with the New York Giants to acquire Brandon McManus. He'll start for the team while Prater serves his four-game suspension.
Britton Colquitt is a fantastic punter who can pin an opponent deep.
Aaron Brewer does a good job long-snapping for the Broncos.
All quotes and injury/practice observations obtained firsthand. Record/statistical information provided via email from the Denver Broncos. Contract and salary-cap information provided by Spotrac.com. Transaction history provided by ProSportsTransactions.com.


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