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Earlier this year, we made some changes to your newspaper.
Earlier this year, we made some changes to your newspaper.
Many were well-received; others, not so much.
We explained then that the changes were driven by professional research into what our readers said about The Dispatch.
The common refrain from those who didn't care for the changes was, "Nobody asked me."
So here goes: What do you spend time with in The Dispatch? What are your destinations? What do you always pass over? What do you remember from a week's worth of papers?
In other words, what makes the paper valuable to you?
We ask because we constantly review what we're doing: what beats we assign to reporters, which themes are worthy of exploration, which sections deserve more of our resources.
Analytical software provides great insights into stories and other content that draw your attention at dispatch.com. There is no similar device for observing the 334,000 people who buy the paper every Sunday and all the others who read it. And we're sure you don't want a bunch of journalists huddled around your kitchen table as you digest your news and Cheerios.
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If you have five minutes and a stamp, send me your thoughts. If you have e-mail, save the 42 cents. Go through the paper and tell us what matters. The more specific, the better.
Do you read the comics?
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Do you read columnist Joe Blundo? Ann Fisher? Bob Hunter? What about the advice columnists?
Do we cover national news adequately? What about international news?
What about your community? Do we cover what is important? Are you interested in news from a neighboring community?
Is the weather page a daily destination? How about the Food section, Travel, Home & Garden and the Flip Side?
Was there a story, photo or graphic that you clipped and saved?
Tell us. The more we know, the better we can do -- or at least strive to. (As much as we'd like to be all things to all people, we simply can't.)
Give us a report card. It's important for great teachers to tell their students of their strengths and weaknesses; this exercise is important in the same way.
Over time, we've learned that everything in the paper has a constituency.
A few weeks ago, we dropped the daily almanac. It was taking up space needed for stories in the Metro & State section, and we thought it was more important to print the news.
We decided to see whether anybody noticed.
You noticed. Hundreds of you called to complain, and we were surprised. (We now run the almanac on page 2 of the Life section.)
Years ago, we dropped the bridge column in our features section as part of a redesign. How many people could be reading the bridge column, we wondered?
Many of you, it turned out, and we restored the column.
As we explore how to improve the paper (and that means both adding and subtracting features, because our resources stretch only so far), it would help to know what you spend time reading.
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Yesterday was another fun day in the Uniteen/YOU class.
We have been working through the 12 powers and we have made it to zeal. I know, I know, all the powers are meant to be used together, but Zeal (also called enthusiasm) is a power that I am often accused of having a lot of, and really, it's a favorite.
After we had talked about zeal some, we went outside to make a little experiment. Vinegar, dish soap and food coloring was added to each plastic water bottle. Then baking soda was placed in a tissue and put in the bottle. As the chemical reaction did its thing, our bottles began to foam and overflow. Nothing very surprising there. We talked about how we can have too little, just the right amount of things going on or too many things. Overzealous can get messy.
Then, just like an episode of Mythbusters, we went extreme. The teens noticed that we hadn't done a red one and since we still had a bottle we had to do that one too. And they wanted to know what would happen if we put the lid on… SO, that's what we did, and the lid was screwed on REAL tight.
We watched and waited. Bubbles formed, eventually it fell over because the bottom had expanded. And still we waited. Some of the teens wanted to kick it or something, but I wasn't going to let that happen so I thought, well hey, if I just unscrew the top a smidge it will let off the pressure and all will be well. That is NOT how it happened, I turned that lid a smidge and pink vinegar foam went everywhere! My car, the side of the youth ed building, and oh yes, me, got bathed. (you can kinda see the bottom of my pants are all pink. The shirt hid the pink well.)While being sprayed by explosive pink vinegar solution is not on my recommended list, it surely holds a great lesson.
There are choices, we can live like the bottles before the baking soda, room to move around and stable but boring as well. We can be like the uncapped bottles and sometimes overflow with too much but after a while it fizzles out and we start they cycle again. Or we can cap up our lives and eventually the only possible thing to happen is an explosion.
We talked about how zeal works so well in partnership with other powers. We need wisdom and understanding to know when it's time to spring forth into action and when it's not. We need will to stay the course. We need love to direct our zeal in life affirming ways. But the most powerful thing for me was our discussion of power and zeal.
Life feels intense when you're a teen, and not much less as an adult. (really, it's just that we have hopefully learned to manage the extremes better). It is just as easy to get worked up into a frenzy over wining a ball game as it is over a former friend saying something mean. So we have to learn healthy ways to let the pressure off so we aren't like the red bottle with no release. We can use power through our words to create more peace or more chaos. Miranda said that she is the person her friends go to when they are upset and she lets them take off the pressure so that they can face the situation calmly.
We can also use the power of our words and thoughts to continue to add more and more fuel to the raging fire. I have had that experience where someone started raging against a perceived 'wrong' on my behalf, and I had already gotten over it. If I hadn't, it might have caused me a lot of stress and angst.
As I said, I love zeal, and it's a delicate balance. Without passion and enthusiasm, we are like the bottle without baking soda, Just chillin' and not getting anywhere. In the right dose, you get a party simmering and are propelled to move, there is a balance of overflow and underflow that has a natural cycle. What happened with the red bottle is a perfect example of having enthusiasm and not having a adequate release or venue for it.
It was a great day and a great reminder, one none of us will forget anytime soon.


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Celebrities Who Had Kids Out of Wedlock
Forget Marriage, Bring On the Baby Carriage: 33 Celebrities Who Had Babies Before Rings
Madonna and Guy Ritchie
Never one to stand on tradition, it shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone when Madonna announced her pregnancy with then-boyfriend Guy Ritchie. Baby Rocco, born in 2000, was the second baby born to the unwed Material Girl. Madonna's first child, Lourdes, was fathered by the singer's personal-trainer boyfriend, Carlos Leon, in 1996. Ritchie and Madonna did wind up marrying four months after Rocco's birth, but the couple split in 2008.


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Democratizing urban policy in Brazil: participation and the right to the city.
This chapter discusses the emergence and achievements of a civil society movement in Brazil, the Movimento Nacional para Reforma Urbana (MNRU, National Movement for Urban Reform). This movement emerged during the National Constituent Assembly and is still active in Brazil under its newer designation of Fórum Nacional para Reforma Urbana (FNRU, National Forum for Urban Reform). It is one of the few cases in democratic Brazil of a national civil society movement. The MNRU was active in the constitution-making process, and later the FNRU secured the approval of the required infra-constitutional legislation on urban reform.
Owing to copyright restrictions, only the first 3 pages are attached, together with a link to the book at Zed Books.
Avritzer, L. Democratizing urban policy in Brazil:participation and the right to the city. In: Citizen Action and National Policy Reform: Making Change Happen. J. Gaventa and R. McGee (Eds.). (2010) ISBN 9781848133853 (Hardback)


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MCUA Welcomes House Democrats for Summer Caucus
The Missouri Credit Union Association's (MCUA) Jefferson City office served as the meeting site for the Missouri House Democrats' Summer Caucus and reception on August 12-13. The two-day event brought a number of Democratic House members and candidates together at Missouri Credit Union House ahead of the September veto session and November general elections.
Several credit union leaders had an opportunity to meet and talk with caucus participants at the Tuesday night reception. House leadership, including Minority Leader Jacob Hummel (pictured below right) (D-District 81) and members of important committees – including the House Financial Institutions Committee - took part in the event.
"Building relationships with lawmakers, sharing credit union concerns and telling our story is crucial for the future of the credit union industry," says Rick Nichols, president/CEO of River Region Credit Union, who attended the reception. "This brought a large group of candidates and potential candidates together, which enables us to share key points about credit unions with them before the legislative session kicks in."
Dana Alderman, vice president of member development at River Region Credit Union, Greg Newsom, branch manager at United Credit Union, and David Kent, director of state legislative affairs for MCUA also attended.
"We were really appreciative of MCUA for the use of their facilities," says Hummel. "Our members enjoyed interacting with leaders in the credit union industry and were grateful for the hospitality."
Missouri Credit Union House has served as a meeting location for more than a dozen groups and individuals in 2014, with more scheduled during veto session. Representative Paul Fitzwater (R-District 144), Craig Redmon (R-District 4) and Lyndall Fraker (R-District 137) are scheduled to hold a reception on September 9. Representative Fitzwater is a member of the House Financial Institutions Committee.
Credit union leaders are welcome to participate in this reception, or other receptions taking place September 9 and 10 during veto session. If you would like to attend or have more information, please contact David Kent or Amy McLard.
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Steve Parsons, Mo. man, commits suicide in court after sex conviction, report says
(CBS/AP) MARYVILLE, Mo. - Authorities say a 48-year-old northwest Missouri man apparently committed suicide in court Thursday by swallowing a pill upon being convicted of sodomy, reports CBS affiliate KCTV.
According to the station, Steve Parsons was convicted of molesting a 14-year-old, and moments later he threw his head back, arched his back and had a seizure.
The station reports Parsons apparently swallowed a cyanide pill. He died at the hospital.
Sources told KCTV that authorities believe Parsons had the pill in his mouth when he entered the courtroom; the pill went undetected by courthouse security.
KCTV reports Sheriff Darren White said Parsons took a drink from a cup
he was allowed to bring into the courtroom during jury deliberations.
A search of Parson's home and car revealed he had ordered cyanide to be shipped to his home, reports KCTV.
Parsons, a business owner, was reportedly arrested in July 2011 and charged with two felony counts of having sex with a 14-year-old girl.


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How To Effectively Treat Eczema With Coconut Oil
Can Coconut Oil Be Used As An Alternative Treatement For Eczema?
If you have this uncomfortable condition, rest assured that the best coconut oil can help to relieve it. Eczema, as sufferers know is a chronic skin condition that affects 35 million individuals who are currently living within the United States. This debilitating skin condition is also called the itch that rashes, due to the fact that when a flare up occurs, it causes an itching sensation that leads the individual to continuously scratch, which in turn leads to additional rashes.
Treating Eczema With Coconut Oil
One of the biggest misconceptions that many people have is that the only solution available that can help to suppress the symptoms of eczema are harsh ointments and a variety of other expensive man-made skin care products. However, contrary to popular belief, this is far from the truth.
Emerging medical research has been demonstrating that coconut oil can prove to be a potent tool to utilize, when it comes to alleviating the symptoms that are associated with eczema. In this overview, we'll take a microscopic look at the properties of coconut oil as to why you can use it when it comes to treating eczema with coconut oil.
Natural Moisturizer
Many factory made moisturizers contain an abundance of harsh chemicals that can cause a flare up. One of the reasons why coconut oil is so effective at treating eczema, is partially due to the fact that it operates as a natural oil that moisturizes your skin. As such, people with eczema can avoid the possibility of a flare up that can be caused by the utilization of a chemical based moisturizer if they elect you elect to use coconut oil instead.
Antimicrobial, Anti-fungal And Antioxidant Properties
Our skin comes into contact with bacteria and fungi so frequently, that it is impossible to remove all instances of bacteria from the skin. This is due to the fact that bacteria can be found everywhere, including the air that we breathe. Even though our skin acts as a protective layer, that protects itself from bacteria, people with eczema are especially susceptible to the effects of bacteria on the skin.
This in turn can lead to a flare up which may cause an abundance of rashes. However, due to the fact that coconut oil has antimicrobial, anti-fungal and antioxidant properties, not only can it reduce the inflammation of the skin as well as to reduce the instances of bacteria that may reside on the skin, it can help to soothe the itching of the skin as well.
Repairs Broken Skin And Prevents Further Infection
Once a flare up has occurred, the itching that it provokes eventually causes the skin to flake. Unfortunately, once the skin begins to flake, this in itself furthermore leaves the skin more susceptible to the effects of bacteria, which as mentioned before, causes additional inflammation. However, certain types of vitamins such as vitamin E and K can help to nourish your skin as well as to decrease flaking and itching.
Besides the fact that coconut oil is rich in antioxidants, it is rich in vitamin E, K and Caprylic acid as well which are all essential nutrients that can help to prevent the infection from spreading as well as to repair broken skin.
Protects The Skin From Environmental Damage
No two eczema conditions are alike. While some individuals who suffer from eczema may be able to utilize a wide array of soaps without consequence, some individuals may only be able to utilize soap that is designed for sensitive skin, or else they risk the possibility of a flare up. Similarity to that, environmental factors such as heat, wind and cold can cause flare ups in certain individuals who have eczema.
Another nutrient that coconut oil is rich in, is called lauric acid. What makes this acid so unique is that once it has been applied to the skin, the body absorbs it and converts it, into monolaurin. Monolaurin is a compound that is not only highly toxic to virus, fungus and bacteria, it can moisturize and essentially protect the skin from radical and environmental damages that may cause a flare up.
Restores Protective Layer Of The Skin
As mentioned before, once the skin becomes broken, or flake as a result of the itching that the inflammation of the skin causes, this leaves the skin more susceptible to the effects of bacteria, which are more profound in individuals who have eczema.
Coconut oil contains MCFA which is medium chain fatty acids for short, which can help to restore the protective layer of the skin, that gets damaged each and every time a flare up occurs. This in itself can help to stop the inflammation, dead in its tracks as well.
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Far-Infrared • In stages 4 and 5, Water travels through special bed of natural infrared and mineral balls.
provides more energy
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Infrared rays are the invisible portion of the sunlight spectrum.
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preventing mold
enhancing and maintaining freshness
helping plants to grow better
Far-infrared has been found to promote growth and health in living cells of plants, animals, and humans.
Recent studies in the biotechnology field have revealed that the far-infrared rays played an important role in the formation and growth of all living organisms.
For this reason, these specific far-infrared rays are called "biogenetic rays".
There is an enrichment of water treated with a water purification system that has far infrared. The infrared and mineral balls in Corrected Water cartridges improve water so it is better able to penetrate and activate cells, strengthening various organs within our bodies.
The far infrared rays are applied using a synthetic UV-C emitter into flat ceramic media with minerals, then run through a heated mold that shapes the material into balls. The process is proprietary.
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Water and proteins are the integral parts of all living organisms on Earth. Water molecules are always oscillating. If water molecules are exposed to oscillating action of 8-10 micron wavelength (same as the wavelength of water molecular oscillation), the "resonance" occurs between the two oscillations.
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As some already know, I recently joined syngenio AG in Stuttgart after having left Cellent. At syngenio I will work in areas like JBoss training, consulting and support.
This weekend we had a summer event in Imst, Austria, where all syngenio workers came together. Besides eating, drinking, some workshops and talks by members of the board, the main attraction was rafting of the Inn river, which was organized by Lemming Tours.
This raftig tour took about one and a half hours and took us around 14 km by water. This was great fun. On one side the group feeling and on the other side that one safely made it to the finishing point (there was no danger, but I guess everyone was a little bit afraid, as rafting on wild water isn't really a consultants daily job).
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Memories of the Fourth
The morning skies seemed brighter, bluer
as if they were getting ready
for the evening gala of fireworks.
Mrs. Johnson draped her front porch
with four crescent shaped old glories
one for each pillar of our democracy
signifying peace, honor, truth and justice.
It was day as sacred as any holy day
people believed in our purpose as a nation
and we celebrated surrounded by family and friends
and shared home made apple pie;
corn on the cob, hot dogs and hamburgers
and somehow we knew
there would be more to come.
The radio played the National Anthem all day
Many would pledge allegiance
to become the new Americans
who came to fulfill lifelong dreams.
it did not matter what party you voted for.
The fourth of July
meant looking back on the one thing
every human being cherishes the most
our right to freedom and the pursuit of happiness.
God Bless America!
Emily on War
Once Again
Once again
a sweet memory visits me
I could feel her hug me tight
and I feel free
to let go of my fears.
Soft Commotion and Jubilation
Soft commotion
and jubilation
comes at a cost;
we must free ourselves
of negative thoughts;
even the ones we produce on our own,
certainly those grim ideas pronounced
on loud speakers by others.
It seems these days,
the loud speakers are louder than ever.
We know their truth and legitimacy.
there is no doubt.
FEAR suppresses the soul;
But I need a thousand colorful
and unbustable bubbles
to help me smile, sing,
and dance,
I need soft commotion and jubilation.
Don't you?
Join me at least for today.
Numbers With Meaning
My tribute goes deep. One of my family members was first responder and we are grateful she is still in our lives. A couple of my former students at the time lost family members. A colleague lost his cousin. As everyone else, I remember vividly the events of the day. I can remember things I said, what I had for breakfast and the pounding of heart. It all started during the first period of the school day. I had to be strong for my students and the teachers under my supervision. I was not supposed to panic. I had to be strong for all of them. I remained as calm as I humanly could and tried to comfort the children who had been entrusted to me.
I did not breakdown until I returned home that evening and looked to the New York City skyline from my car to see the devastation. Although all I could see was smoke, I kept thinking of the people who lived in that area and all the lives lost. I thought about my old neighborhood and how terrified people must have been in those horrific moments. I thanked God that my family was safe. I recently visited the 9/11 memorial. It is amazing. It was very emotional and sad but at the same time I felt hopeful. I know we will never ever forget. I just pray that it gets better for all the family members who lost their loved ones. I did not realize or maybe I'd blocked out some of the facts of that day. Only six people survived. Most especially I was stunned to know that 11 unborn children had also perished. Now that I am a grandmother this fact is harder to accept. However, I believe with all my heart they are our angels of hope.
I did not write a poem this year but I focused on the numbers that appear in every newspaper, blog, flyer, book, and all accounts of that beautiful September day that became the most tragic day in the history of our country. May their souls rest in peace.
Numbers with meaning
Day Three – Three quotes Challenge
Above is a drew on my iPad when I was looking ofr some kind of inspiration. I found the Chines proverb and drew the tree which I call:Tree of Inspiration.
Here are the quotes to fulfill the three quote challenge.
"Joy is an internal process grounded in knowledge of spiritual truth, the ability to trust
the wisdom of the Divine, and faith in the perfect and perfecting process of life."
– Lyanla Vanzant
"It is better in prayer to have a heart without words and words without a heart."
-Mahatma Ghandi
"Allow your heart to sing and dance and kick off its shoes when you are lonely or fearful. A Divine feeling of freedom will keep you company instead."
– Melba Christie
Olympic Fever
Five rings commute to the heavens
announcing the great meeting of athletes
Olympia! Olympia!
Nations proud!
flags flare and unfurl
as champions chant
Citius, Altius, Fortius
Peaceful exhibition
of strength and character
Citius, Altius, Fortius
Cheers and tears
of glory
the best of human endeavor
Can we keep the momentum?
Related articles
- 13 Olympic Facts That Will Blow Your Mind (1045theteam.com)
manifest the destiny of our land
exhilarate the spirit of democracy
celebrate our human rights
motivate to raise the bar
Allow the fireworks:
to stay in your heart,
to remind us we can always do better,
as individuals, as a nation
"under God indivisible
with liberty and justice for all.
Photos and Poem by Melba Christie
all rights reserved
What is it?
Where is it? Have you seen it?
Was is here? Will there be it?
Who has hidden it?
Who will find it?
I don't know!
by Melba Christie


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Bryce Harper came in second in last night's Home Run Derby. Most of the pitches delivered by his dad, Ron Harper, were cutters, which isn't the easiest pitch to hit. Harper took 24 of them yard.
This graphic shows you where each of those shots landed. Here they are in video form. My apologies for all of the Berman.


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We're extremely pleased about this merger because it will lead to the creation of a stronger and more effective company, and we have a standing relationship with JEM, so this merger is just a continuation of this effective partnership. Joe Davoren
Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) January 22, 2014
BrightBox Solutions, the innovators behind the popular Help Desk Premier software application, are pleased to announce their merger with JEM Software, LLC. Through the acquisition, the company will continue to operate under the BrightBox Solutions and Help Desk Premier brands, and the primary focus will be the continuous promotion of these brands. While the company will remain headquartered in Pittsburgh and will retain all staff, they anticipate a move to a larger and consolidated space in the coming months, as well as an expansion of their services and offerings throughout 2014.
JEM has been a strategic partner of BrightBox Solutions since 2012, and with this merger the two companies will continue their highly successful relationship.
JEM specializes in the development of custom software, and the merger will allow for the provision of even more customized customer support solutions.
"We're extremely pleased about this merger because it will lead to the creation of a stronger and more effective company, and we have a standing relationship with JEM, so this merger is just a continuation of this effective partnership," said Joe Davoren, President of BrightBox Solutions. "In the past year we have completed a great deal of work, and it was a year marked by significant accomplishments for BrightBox and Help Desk Premier. We look forward to continuing that momentum with the resources provided to us from this merger."
During 2013, BrightBox Solutions received a $500,000 angel investment, allowing them to advance their development of a cloud-based, SaaS version of Help Desk Premier, which is now available to customers. The software is regarded as one of the best of its kind, not only for its scalability, but also because of its cost-effectiveness, simple yet powerful design and interface, and extremely high level of functionality.
"We're just really excited about 2014 and all that it's going to bring as a result of this important merger," said Davoren. "Our ultimate goal is to constantly be working to improve our product offerings, and while our customer support software is already a standout among the options on the market, with this new relationship we're going to be able to offer selections that are even more customized and bring more value to our customers."
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Help Desk Premier, currently available as on premise and hosted software, is a help desk management program amenable to the individual needs of a business or organization. It offers a secure, easy-to-use interface, along with dynamic options, all at a budget-friendly price. Features include ticket management, ticket escalation, and customer self-service. The software provides a valuable tool to help businesses run more smoothly and efficiently, while increasing the overall customer experience. BrightBox Solutions offers Help Desk Premier to certain educational institutions free of cost. For more information, visit http://helpdesksoftware.biz/.


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Identifying Molecular Impacts in Manatees from Algal Toxin Blooms in Florida from 2012 – 2013
This work is being conducted by Becky Lazensky, PhD student, in Dr. Nancy Deslow's laboratory
The goal of this research project is to investigate two large-scale manatee mortality episodes using several molecular approaches. By examining variations in gene expression patterns in toxin exposed and non-exposed manatee populations, the study researchers aim to identify gene expression signatures for use in future diagnostic assays. The first manatee mortality episode in 2013 was centered near Fort Myers, Florida (Lee County) along the Caloosahatchee River, which is a refugee area for manatees. The second mortality episode occurred in the Indian River Lagoon after a brown tide algal bloom led to the depletion of seagrass, a food staple of manatees, causing them to feed on an alternate species of Gracilaria seagrass, which was coated in an unidentified algal toxin referred to as red drift algae. By examining variations in gene expression patterns researchers seek to identify which biochemical pathways were impacted in algal toxin-exposed manatees to determine how toxins may have caused the unexplained manatee mortalities.


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THIRD LAKE -- My wife actually witnessed the object and has always been the open-minded skeptic of UFO's. That all changed today on her way to work. She was going east on Rollins Road just north of Third Lake, when she saw a chrome color metallic looking disc in the sky. It was close enough for her to freak out and she almost ran her truck into a ditch. She was looking at the object when all of the sudden it disappeared, just blinking out. My wife drew this sketch of what she saw. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Witness was driving Northwest on Highway 273 towards Weston, MO and noticed a shiny object to the West of him over the Missouri River.As he got closer he could make out a silver disk-shaped object that was moving slowly from a South-North direction. He called his wife to get a number of someone to call and got my number off of the MOMUFON website. He estimated the object to be 1/2 - 1 mile away from him, at 40 degrees off the horizon and very large. It did not change direction or speed. Witness said he would call me back after he got home but had not done so yet. Note: there are other recent sightings in this area. Weston is just across the MO river and Ft. Leavenworth is on the other side.
Sketch of Object & Location Sent by Witness
Time of Sighting: 6 PM PDT
Description: I was driving from the Lake View Terrace/Los Angeles area, going toward the pass over to the Santa Clarita area on Little Tujunga Canyon Road. Before I hit the peak of the pass, right before there is a sharp corner to the left, there was a disk shaped object (metallic in color) sitting on top of a bluff about 30 yards from the road. It was approximately 15'-20' in diameter, and approximately 2 meters thick at its thickest point. I could clearly see a rectangle hatch underneath that appeared to be a slightly different metallic color. As I turned the sharp corner to the left it went out of view. As I turned back around towards to object 15-20 seconds later on a switch back part of the road, the object was no longer there. It freaked me out so much, I haven't been on that road since. I saw it clear as day. There is no question as to what I saw.
Report by Witness Explaining Above Sketch: Hi William. The object was somewhat sitting behind a large boulder or mountain side exposing about 75% of itself. There was a mixture of white puffy clouds and gray clouds hugging the mountain side all around. It had rained the day prior. It was a very remote part of Los Angeles county. There was still about an hour and a half of daylight left in the day. Please excuse my poor drawing.
Note: The object obviously was not a mistaken stationary object (e.g. decoration) given that the witness saw the area shortly after his sighting and the object was gone. It seems that many disk shaped craft are sighted in remote areas. (These areas are sometimes close to metropolitan areas.)
A women sees a silent bright light hover, rotate and disappear, and manages to catch the photos below on her cell phone. Full Report: Bright light leveling off into a bright sphere than headed off than disappearing suddenly. I was letting dogs out in the exercise yard behind an Animal Hospital. Normally I do not do it this early but because we had no patients this night I could go home early. I was standing in a stairwell watching the dog I had let out when I noticed the bright light. It was between 1:30 Am and 2 Am. I saw only 1 unidentified object. First I saw a bright light, thought it was a chopper but than noticed no sounds. Even though the light shined directly on me nothing was lit up as far as myself or the area around me. The object in question went further away with the bright light facing me, than like leveled out and started going in a sort of a northwest direction than it just disappeared without getting smaller. Like someone turned the lights off. It was kind of overcast up in the sky. I took the pictures on my cell phone and sent them to my PC and didn't relize what I really saw till I looked at them on my PC.
Source: WBNG Binghamton, NY.
Witness: Brian Titus
Vestal, NY (WBNG Binghamton) One viewer says he saw an unidentified flying object in the Southern Tier sky.
Brian Titus says he was at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, when he saw something rising behind a hill in Vestal.
In an email, Titus wrote, "It sat there for about ten seconds and then it shot up like a bullet and vanished."
He says at least ten people saw it happen.
Minutes later when he was coming home, Titus saw the U.F.O. again.
During this second sighting, Titus snapped the picture.
Titus wrote, "I am so exited and freaked out at the same time."
What do you think? Is it a U.F.O.?
A definite aircraft shaped like a flat top strw hat with lights
Traveling west on Atlantic Blvd. from work to home observed an airborne object near intersection of Dixie Hw'y. in Pompano Beach, Florida. Object was traveling notheast .
I pulled over as I thought it was an aircraft about to make an emergency landing on roadway & got out of my vehicle to observe.I then saw it was about 20 times larger then a airplane and was shaped like a flat top straw hat & looked to be metallic. At least 50 times the size of a full moon's appearance in the sky. The upper portion or cabin had windows all around with light on inside which reflected out on to the deck portion giving me an excellent view. It was low and slow flying. About 300 to 400 feet high.
I watched it travel at that same steady slow speed for a few minutes until it went out of sight due to surrounding area of trees & homes. No tall buildings were in area. Returned to my vehicle & drove a few blocks and relocated flying in sn same direction & speed until I lost sight ! of it again.
Source: http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/089/S89156.html
At this point the craft does look like it could be circular/saucer type form. The second time I saw the craft it was much more saucer looking; the lights were more in line now. One large craft flying from west to northeast; large, with blinking lights of various colors (the notable ones being red and white) possibly a saucer style.
See also: Blinking
Source: http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/089/S89239.html
2 big saucer disc with light bulbs around the outside moving colors
I walked outside my front door to smoke a cigarette with an acquaintance, upon being outside for no longer than a minute when suddenly my acquaintance called to my attention 2 very large disc shaped objects moving northeast in our direction from behind the row of pine trees across from my home. Each object was about the diameter of a local McDonald's moving slowly above the top of the pine trees no more than 15-25 mph. The crafts appeared to be moving in a synchronized pattern. Each disc had at least 100-200 round light bulbs going around the outside of the disc in a complete circle. Each circle bulb pulsating in a domino like effect. 1 bulb sent energy to the next over and over going from red, to yellow to green to blue and so on in a clockwise motion while there was a smaller ring of lights under the bottom of each craft doing the exact same thing but in an opposite counter-clockwise motion while being the source for all the energy feeding the outside bulbs down a series of 7 or 8 lines like the swirls in a mint candy or bicycle spokes. Both at the same time. It was so close It looked like Las Vegas in the sky but strangely did not leak a drop of light nor a shadow to anything under it. They did not make a sound and one was like a duplicate of the other as far as movement and light synchronization. So to make a short story...2 big saucer disc with light bulbs around the outside moving colors from 1 bulb to the next. They had a smaller ring under the bottom that did the same thing counterclockwise. the smaller circle of lights feeding the out side circle of bulbs though a couple of mint candy type swirl of round bulbs repeatedly
Source: http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/089/S89125.html
Disk shaped craft seen moving silently from south west to the south east reflecting sunlight from the top of the craft.
Object seen in bight sun lit sky. Object was reflecting the sun and wa in shadow underneath. It took aprox a minute to move from the west to the east. Me, my wife and daughter witnessed the object, no noise was made, object was a clear saucer shape seen from the side. No wings or tails. Other planes were in the sky and made a great comparison
Disc photo in Department of Soriano, Uruguay on August 22, 2012. 2012


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A blog post what? A blog post exchange!
I had NO idea what this was until the Roller Derby Queen herself explained it to me. It was great fun getting to know Patti through this wonderful idea. Patti is the author of The Ghost Boy of MacKenzie House and Henry: A Short Story. She is currently running a writer marathon with herself to have seven books on the market by January 2012!! Check out this Roller Derby Woman who plans to dominate the literary world.
Without further ado, I give you, Queen Patti. Oh, and thanks for being here, Patti!
Who is Patti Larsen? Of course, I am talking about the woman that the public doesn't know as "Prolifically Gifted." Describe yourself in 1500 words or less (Keep in mind we are limited on space here. *ahem*)
Patti Larsen is a 39-year-old novelist and independent filmmaker. A writer of fiction and screenplays, she began her writing career… eep! You're not looking for my polished bio, huh? You sure you want more? The real dirty, down deep, nitty gritty? Fair enough. Here goes: I'm a card-carrying nerd. It's taken years to admit it. I'm also a hermit in a writing basement who prefers solitude to people (cats always welcome). I'm a writing fiend who hears the voices of teenagers and blushes at the S-E-X parts. I don't sleep very well. Ever. My mind is too busy. I am a feline loving married woman who could easily end up a crazy cat lady if my husband would let me. I am a paradigm shifter, a believer in self and my own personal power. I see everything in black and white until the gray is explained to me. I am a fiercely loyal friend, a confidant and a Tarot card reader and intuitive. I am a proud roller derby girl, a total dweeb and can't dance to save my soul. I am terrified of heights and challenge that fear every chance I get. Oh, and I'm the Creator. The Queen of my own Destiny. I love that.
Explain why you have a tomato between your eyes, please. Is that a new fashion statement? Have you seen many people wearing them?
Some writer I know has a thing for tomatoes. She threw them originally and I've been so busy writing I haven't had time to grab a shower to wash them off (what day is this? Dear God… I've been lost in my WIP for HOW long?) Good part? Built in snack. Halogen bulb-dried tomatoes. Bad part? I stink. And my hair is orange. Sigh. I really need to go upstairs at some point but I'm glued to the chair by tomato juice… and the voices.
Are you a jammer, pivot, or a blocker? Ha! You didn't know I knew what those were! Actually never thought to research roller derby until you had the brilliant idea to make an appearance in my net. (For which I am grateful?) Do you aspire to play different roles in the rink? What is your goal with roller derby?
I'm actually coaching right now. I broke my tailbone and my arm in training so I'm off skates until September. But I'm definitely a blocker—and probably will end up a pivot. I have a big mouth. And I'm bossy. I can't imagine taking orders in the pack and not giving them. But I'm really digging coaching, too. The girls and I have a love/hate relationship. I'm so cheerful when I coach they don't realize until they are worn to a nub at the end of practice that I've thoroughly thrashed their asses. I also give out candy. J Ultimately, I want to be Queen of the Roller Derby. Natch. Go big or stay home. I have super short blonde hair and am toying with the name Fannie Lennox.
You write…A LOT. How is that possible? I mean, don't you have roller derby practice and tours and stuff? Seriously, what is your state of mind when you sit down to write?
I'm an alien. Crap, did I say that out loud? Just kidding… (maybe). This is so funny to me. I've heard it said so many times it's about getting your ass in the seat and just writing. And honestly, I wish I had a different answer. Cause, you know, I hate conforming. But it's the truth. I sit down every day and write. Seven days a week. Eight hours (or more) a day. Yes, I take days off. But not often. The voices won't let me. (My husband keeps telling me I need to stop telling people I let the voices dictate my life. I think he worries about me.)
State of mind… are you really sure you want to open that Pandora's box? I suffer from acute mind control by a pack of unruly teenagers who insist THEIR story needs to be told next, thank you very much. I don't sleep well. In fact, just the other night I had one wake me up and start telling me her story. She made me get up and write down the first six sentences before she'd let me go back to bed. True story. So state of mind is forced order chaos at any given moment. I have to outline my work or I'd be insane. Nutzilla. And I schedule ALL of my writing. In fact, I've done so to the end of the year. So some of the voices are quieter knowing they are in the queue but the rest are in the background, grumbling they have to wait until 2012. I'd fire the lot of them if they'd let me. Sigh. No wonder I don't have kids.
Your four cats must keep you on your toes. Do they get jealous of your laptop?
I am surrounded by pampered felines as we speak. Nowhere is forbidden to them. Like I could forbid them. I exist at their whimsy and pleasure. They are very inspiring to me though, I must say. In fact, my butterscotch tabby Peanut is the reason I wrote my Middle Grade novelCatCity. But I digress. Please excuse me a moment while I cater to my masters. From the claws in my legs I'm assuming they are hungry.
One more question and I will put you out of your misery. What is your best life? (Deep one, eh?)
My best life is the one I'm living. Writing every day. Taking charge of my career. Trusting my instincts. I love being in control of what I'm doing. When I was chasing the falsehood of the old dream, that of agented and Big Six success, I was unhappy, nervous and always doubting myself. Now that I've committed to small, independent publishing in conjunction with self-publishing, I feel fantastic. I know I'm a good writer. Two publishers agree with me. So the whole fear of self-publishing has vanished. I want to do some myself so I retain control. And others I'm happy to have a publisher's name on. It's a sad fact that we still need a certain level of credibility before we're called authors.
Tied into that best life? Making people laugh, cry, scream and throw my book across the room only to scramble to retrieve it… and have them asking for more, more, more. Saying yes to my muse each and every time without fear or worry. Making enough money to not have to think about money.
Any life that lets me do what I do for a living and fill me up so much is the best.
What torturous plans do you have for the literary world once you achieve domination?
MWAHAHAHAHA!!!! FIRE AND DEATH AND UNWORLDLY TORMENT WHILE MY SUBJECTS WORSHIP AT MY FEET—hmmm? Did you ask a question?
Household name. I wants it. The ability to help other writers with scholarships and grants. I needs it. Making movies from my work. I has to have it. A shining palace of spun glass built in my honor and crowds of worshiping readers who hang on my every word while unicorns and fairies bathing my toes in rainbow rose water and a chorus of cherubic angels whispering endless story ideas in my ears…
I have two sides. Dark usually wins. Just read my books. You'll see.
Patti writes a lot of middle grade and YA paranormal books for someone who is afraid of the dark. And she wonders why she has to sleep with the lights on. Sometimes life is a teenaged B horror movie and she's the one who investigates when the scary music is playing. But the voices are calling and resistance is… Yes. She is a Star Trek geek, too. And a fan of RPG's. With a slight coolness factor since she plays roller derby when she's not breaking bones. At least, she likes to think she's cool...
Make your own decisions at:
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Can I change the Window 7 Starter Theme of my laptop?
I have an Acer aspire notebook which I have bought two years ago. It is running on Window 7 starter operating system.
For two years, I've been seeing the same blue background image and it gets a bit old. I wanted to make it look more appealing and personalize it. The only thing I could change is the screen savers.
Is there a way I could change Windows 7 Starter Theme without shifting to window 7 premium?


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Author: Elyse Grant ( Click to visit website)
Publisher: Visual Impressions Publishing
The Prince Charming Hoax is the steamy hot and often funny story of best friends Leah Gold and Roxanne Stein, two boomer women trying to break free of the "happily ever after" fairy tale myth of their childhoods. Abandoned by her latest Prince Charming on the eve of what she expected to be the start of a new life, Leah is left without a home or a man. Frustrated by yet another disappointment in a string of romantic fiasco she begins an introspective journey through her past for answers. When she discovers what really stands between her and happiness, she sets off on a mission to help spare other women the pain of looking for love in all the wrong places—even though she knows her crusade could be a battle that destroys her real prince.
In contrast to the reclusive Leah, her well-heeled best friend, Roxie, teeters on the edge of self-destruction as she tries to satisfy her unquenchable thirst for excitement. Drugs and sex don't diminish her cravings, and the man she falls for, while charming, is no prince
On a crazy trip from South Florida to Philadelphia and New York, the duo stumble onto how to save themselves, each other, and perhaps womankind—surprising everyone, especially themselves.
Lets just say reading this book made me think . Its a great book loved every page. It sucked you right into the lives of Leah and her best friend Roxie. With all their troubles with men, they just don't know what to do . Leah a divorcee and coming off a bad break up with a married man and Roxie her carefree friend find that men and love aren't always the one and the same. As they negotiate their way through their messed up lives and realize they need to be the queen instead of a princess . They start to prevail in their personal and professional lives . And sometimes the man of your dreams has been there the whole time and you just didn't realize it .
Even though this is a work of fiction it actually makes you think as you read . You think of all the dumb and laughable mistakes you made when you were younger to attract and keep a man. The hoops we jump through only to realize they were the wrong ones for us. You will laugh out loud and actually agree with a lot that goes on in the book. The characters are well written and are also flawed and sweet as they work their way through the world of men and wrong men.
I would recommend this book how loves a good story about good friends with a little romance thrown in and also a giggle or two . Leah and Roxie will give you the very thing you need in a good read.