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Easter 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
I know, I know, Easter was a week ago, but- I find I've been taking so many pictures of the babies these days, and I've been keeping myself so busy, that uploading and editing gets pushed under the rug with the rest of my leftover chores, and before I know it, my camera battery is dead and I've got 800 pictures of tiny toes and ladybugs to sort through.
Of course, I want to share every picture that I take of everything with you, but I would probably crash all of your computers and send my blog shooting off into a photo album cluttered black hole somewhere in outer space. So to prevent that from happening, I cropped my favorite pictures, only giving you bits and pieces (facebook friends, i'll still be crashing your computers with the real deal), and keeping this here blog anchored down for the time being.
Our Easter was beautiful. The Easter bunny had come the night before (thanks to the magical Easter Bunny food that we had set out for him, I'm sure), so we woke up bright and early, hopped out of bed bunny style, ran downstairs to discover wonderful baskets filled with new sippy cups, Barenstein Bear books, Pooh DVDs, and lots and lots of beautiful flowers to plant together later in the day. We quickly put on pretty pink dresses and cozy blue bunny suits, wagged our floppy ears and cotton tails out the front door, and into the yard we scattered to find precious eggs filled with brightly colored chocolate treats and pennies for our piggy banks.
This was the first year that both of the babies really got to experience this holiday. Last year Eleanore didn't quite understand what all of the hub bub was about, and Charlie was only a few months old- we didn't do an egg hunt here at home. This year, Elie being fully aware of all magical creatures and their important roles in the universe, we had to go all out.
Smiles on faces and happy hearts.
This was the most beautiful Easter that I've ever experienced. Watching my babies grow, mixed with memories of my own childhood- it all came together to create the very most perfect day ever.

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Everyday Considerations
The Everyday Considerations series on TitleBeard will explore different items that people can include as part of their everyday carry or EDC. Each monthly installment will address a different category of items as well as a number of companies that manufacture that particular item. These are not product reviews, but each company will also receive a separate product review that will be published on TitleBeard.
The series articles are not meant to be competitive between the companies to say one is better than another. We simply wanted to inform you of some of the options available so that you could make your own decision when considering a new purchase. Each installment in the series will take a look at the products and some of their interesting features, and are meant to be read in conjunction with the subsequent product reviews. The installments will not cover every option available; rather, these are the companies who either volunteered to be part of the series or were products that I already had in my collection.
Each installment in the series will be published on the first day of each month and the series currently encompasses seventeen separate monthly entries. If you have a product that you would like to see featured in one of the upcoming articles, please feel free to email TitleBeard[at]gmail.com. For the most up to date information on the products that will be featured in upcoming series articles, follow TitleBeard on Instagram, @TitleBeard.
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Erin Callihan
23 July 2002
SIGGRAPH has been defined as a Special Interest Group specializing
in GRAPHics and interactive technology. What better way to be interactive
in graphics than to attend the Panels?
The Panels sessions are highly intellectual presentations that
provoke an animated response from the audience. Many panelists will
introduce fresh ideas, while others will add to today's emerging
technology. This is where some of the top professionals in the interactive
world will strut their stuff - and where you can question their
"Panelists who are experts in their fields will debate a
diverse set of topics at SIGGRAPH 2002. Included are whether and
how games will dominate the 21st century, the future role of digital
humans, the impact of displaying and interacting with more and more
data and the implications of 3D character animation in filmmaking,"
explains the SIGGRAPH 2002 Panels Program Chair, Christopher David
Shaw (Georgia Institute of Technology). "SIGGRAPH 2002 Panels
Program will also examine the emergence of high-performance computer
graphics on mobile platforms."
year 12 panels are being presented at SIGGRAPH, entailing several
diverse areas in the graphics and interactive technologies fields.
A total of 57 speakers are slated to share their ideas.
Panels covered this year:
Rays vs. Rasters
Fast Forward Animation
Digital Humans
The Future of Computer Graphics: An
enabling Technology?
Film Productions
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Are you prejudice about Heaven? Picture this for a moment:
"…After satan and the unrepentant sinners are cast into the lake of fire, God is going to create a new heaven and a new earth. In Revelation chapter 21 John is speaking of the atmospheric heaven, not the dwelling place of God. He saw a new heaven & earth for earth had past away. In 2 Peter chapter 3, the present earth will pass away with a roar & intense heat. Now, why would God do that?
"Because this present earth has been contaminated by mans sin. God will create a earth, a wonderful holy city; the New Jerusalem.
"(Revelation chapter 21) The New Jerusalem is bigger than any city the world has ever known; 1,400 miles wide and height and depth. A glorious, massive outer wall, the Bible tells us. God is going to descend from the heavens and sit upon the new earth. Believers will live in that city and be able to go in & out of that city on the new earth. Some think heaven will be boring; the harps, singing, floating on clouds… and some think, "I don't wanna go there!" If you thought similarly, reexamine what the Bible says about heaven in Revelation chapters 21 and 22.
"New Jerusalem has four sides with three massive gates on each side that never close, for a total of twelve gates. What are gates for that never close? They are for going in and going out. There will be things to do, places to go, people to see on the new earth.
"… Eternity will be amazing! If u think this present planet has a lot to offer just wait until you see the new earth that will have never been contaminated by sin or the curse. You see, we are going to experience things in eternity that we never even dreamed of! The Bible says that God dwells amongst His people and He will wipe every tear from our eye, no more death or sorrow, nor crime or pain, former things will have passed away. The sin that death and sorrow that has plagued humanity for thousands of years will be a thing of the past; no longer be. We wont even have to wear helmets when we go white water rafting; no more pain. You fall out of the boat it wont be a big deal, we're just pull you back in, you wont be hurt!
[God knows each of our individual likes and dislikes. He knows the good desires of our hearts because He put them there! Psalm 37:4 tells us 'Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Him and He shall bring it to pass.' All the sea life to discover, mountains to climb, snow to ski, animals to play with or to admire, the universe to marvel at, stars to count, the dryness then renewing of the desert, or the changing seasons to enjoy because the temperatures will be perfect! Heaven is to be enjoyed individually and collectively with our uncreated God, Who is the Creator! Heaven is after all, heaven.
[Isaiah 65:17-25 also expounds on the New Creation. Verse 25, often misquoted, tells us the wolf and the lamb shall feed together. No more fearsome predator and prey in heaven. I can hardly imagine petting a big lion or playing chase with a gazelle!]
"Not only sorrow, death, and pain will be gone, they will be replaced with unending and overflowing joy! Psalms 16:11 'In your presence is fullness of joy.' Can you get any more full than full? 'At Your right Hand are pleasures forevermore.' Can you think of a time when you were completely full of joy? I don't know what caused your cup to run over with joy but maybe it was the last day of school or after someone called you with really good news. Maybe the birth of a child? Remember how it made you feel like dancing? Can you imagine living with that kind of uninterrupted, unending joy for eternity?! That would be so amazing, and the joy we have experienced on this side is only a taste.
"I think of what we will experience in New Jerusalem:
"There, in New Jerusalem, we spend eternity with the Lord God. Angels and the redeemed throughout history will be there. Imagine how interesting it will be to sit with people we have only read about: Noah, Moses, king David, apostle Peter, or Lincoln, Washington! Best of all will be the fact that we are going to be with Jesus, our great God and Savior Who has loved us so much, even before we were born.
"Amazing and wonderful things God has in store for each of us, individually.
"Will you be there with us? The choice is up to you. You can follow Jesus Christ of Nazareth, God the Messiah in this life and spend eternity with Him or you can reject Jesus and in the end you will have nothing but misery. Forever."
– Charlie Campbell
[There is so much happening, changes in our world with just as many opinions, controversies, and threats. Political upheaval, war rumors, unthinkable changes not just in the middle east but also in the land of the free that are confusing, menacing and complex.
[Your political stand with the alarming, ever-changing issues doesn't matter. What matters is this one decision that will affect your life on this planet and in the hereafter.
[We do not have "forever" to make the right decision, in fact for many of us we may have only days, hours or minutes. No one is guaranteed their next breath, absolutely anything could happen tomorrow, today or right now as you read this.
[Your decision is to believe and act upon the truth:
[God the Son, Jesus Christ of Nazareth the Messiah, has cleared our sin debt so that we may have eternal joy, eternal salvation and to be able to share that with God Himself. We need to acknowledge that we are sinners, willing to turn from sin, that we have sinned and are in need of the only true Savior Jesus because each and every human indeed is a sinner and in need of Him. The triune God: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit; GOD gave of Himself for you because His love for you is beyond measure. Believe Him, that He shed His majestic Blood, died, was buried and rose from the dead and lives… for you. Ask Him to be your personal Savior today, right now. Accept His priceless, yet free to us gift of salvation.
While you can.]
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Be sure to take a source of artificial light (flash light or drop cord). The engine pad is difficult to photograph with all the stuff in the way and an artificial light source at just the right angle will help. Hopefully the owner will let you remove the generator & bracket. The idea is to get as clear a pic of the PAD as possible. As for the Tranny & Axle. You will probably need to jack the car up. Again, artificial light at just the right angle will help.
Before you pay someone to inspect the car, see if you can find a person who knows these cars that will give it a preliminary look. Then fork over cash to someone else if you choose. There are people in this hobby who have owned, built and scrapped countless of them over the decades.


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No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson
On February 13, 1993, 17-year-old Bethel High School basketball star Allen Iverson entered a Hampton, Virginia bowling alley with several classmates. It was supposed to be an ordinary evening, but it became a night that defined Iverson's young life.
DePaul University hosts two days of "Verité" events: Unbroken Glass panels; Master Classes with Leslie Simmer and Gordon Quinn
October 28, 2016 11:24 am
Documentary filmmakers will gather at the School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University for "Verité," two days of events that offer an in-depth look at the filmmaking process. The events will feature three filmmakers from Kartemquin: Dinesh Sabu, director of Unbroken Glass; Gordon Quinn, co-founder and Artistic Director of Kartemquin and Emmy Award-winning editor Leslie Simmer. Events will be held Oct. 28-29 in DePaul's Daley Building, 247 S. State St. Admission is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. EVENT SCHEDULE: Unbroken Glass Screening, Oct. 28 5PM: Continued
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A $1,000 donation to Gahanna Lincoln High School's Honor Flight program prompted heated debate during Gahanna City Council's Monday night committee-of-the-whole meeting.
A $1,000 donation to Gahanna Lincoln High School's Honor Flight program prompted heated debate during Gahanna City Council's Monday night committee-of-the-whole meeting.
Honor Flight is a program the high school's broadcast-video class started and involves sending World War II veterans to Washington, D.C.
Emotions began to flare after council member John McAlister said he was concerned about the precedent a $1,000 donation might set.
"I think council, before it spends taxpayer dollars, should consider what sort of precedent we are setting," he said. "Is that the purpose of our government, to provide charity? ... I'm not against honoring veterans."
He continued: "Where do you draw the line? And I think you draw the line (at) what is the purpose of our government in the first place. The first purpose is to protect our rights, and the second purpose is to pave the streets" and provide other necessary services.
McAlister's comments prompted a response from Brig. Gen. James Williams, the city's director of emergency operations.
"I would like to make a comment," Williams said. "This is not charity. This is far from charity. Don't even put this in the same ballpark as charity. To do that demeans every veteran out there. They are not asking for charity. This is an Honor Flight. This is honoring World War II veterans."
Williams pointed to the WWII veterans memorial in front of the high school. Like the honor flight, "It's not charity," he said. "It's recognition for people who lost their lives defending their country."
Generally speaking, Williams said, he agrees with McAlister. Council should think twice about making donations to charity.
"This is not a charity," he said.
Councilwoman Beryl Anderson also expressed concerns, saying she wanted to make sure the Gahanna donation is used only to provide funding for Gahanna residents.
"If you're donating money to people for something that they can't afford, that is the definition of charity," McAlister said.
Councilman Tom Kneeland disagreed.
"I don't see this as anything other than an extension of our senior services," Kneeland said, adding that he supports the measure.
Council president Tom Evers last week asked council to discuss in committee the possibility of supporting the Honor Flight.
Gahanna Lincoln television and public-speaking teacher Tom Gregory had made a presentation on the Honor Flight program. His students led the drive to raise money for the WWII memorial in front of the high school. They have been raising money for a few years to pay for sending veterans to Washington. About $300 pays for the trip for a single veteran.
Gahanna students have made a few trips, and they now want to raise $11,000 or $12,000 to fund an entire flight.
The students already have raised most of the money, Gregory said. Blacklick Elementary School students and staff alone raised $2,400, he has said.
Two of Gregory's students have served as guardians for a veteran. The guardians help the veterans get around and keep them company.
Evers said that according to estimates from the Bureau of Veterans Affairs, about 250 WWII veterans live in Gahanna.
Council is expected to consider the issue again during its Feb. 8 meeting. The measure would require only one reading and a vote by council for the donation to be approved.


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Beaufort News
Bluffton Self Help founder says she's ready for the White House
Ida Martin has been practicing her strut.
She demonstrated the walk Tuesday in her home in Bluffton. She's going to stand up straight and walk with confidence and flair. Then she's going to wait patiently for the president of the United States to extend his hand to her.
She'll take it. And then, she'll hug Barack Obama.
"I'm not going to ask for permission because he might say no," Martin said.
The founder of Bluffton Self Help will meet Obama on Thursday when she accepts the Presidential Citizens Medal for her volunteer work.
The award is given to Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or fellow citizens," according to the White House website.
Martin, 84, will join 12 other award recipients for a private ceremony at the White House. The award is one of the highest civilian honors in the country.
Practicing her walk is only one of several details that have been buzzing around Martin's mind since she found out she won the award.
On Monday, she picked out the perfect suit for the occasion -- red with an animal print blouse -- at Doncaster. The store called and asked to donate the outfit after news broke that she had won. She's laid the suit on a chair in her home and can't stop admiring it.
She's picked the five guests to attend the ceremony with her: Lili Coleman, the executive director of Bluffton Self Help; her daughter Constance Atkins; her granddaughter Mikesha Middlebrook; her granddaughter Letisha Martin; and her great-grandson Belize Kosoko.
The travel details have been smoothed out. She'll arrive in Washington tonight and stay at the Washington Plaza Hotel. She's not too worried about being able to sleep the night before her big day.
Coleman assured Martin she has packed two Bluffton Self Help aprons to give as gifts to the Obamas. The bright red aprons have been embroidered with "president" and "first lady."
Now, Martin just has to remember to pack her pearl earrings. She plans to wear them as a nod to first lady Michelle Obama, who is frequently photographed in pearls.
As the day nears and more details fall into place, Martin and those around her get more excited. Martin said her friends and community members have congratulated her all week. Many have asked to see the medal when she returns; she's scheduled to speak to some local schools about the experience.
"The adventure is really starting to unfold," said Coleman, who nominated Martin for the award.
But for Martin, who started the nonprofit Bluffton Self Help in her garage in 1987 to give emergency assistance to those in need, it still doesn't seem real.
"I don't think it will hit me until I get there," she said. "It's like I'm in a dream."
Follow reporter Rachel Heaton at twitter.com/HomeroomBft.
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The Presidential Citizens Medal
Years after 'retirement,' Martin still lending hand to Bluffton community; Dec. 24, 2010


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Since every individual wants to be happy, researchers have tried to find many ways in which we can improve our well-being. The author Ryan Niemec, wrote an article about proven strategies that can help you boost your happiness.
Imagine you are in the future and write a letter to your present self. In the letter write about the happiness and positivity in your life, your character's strengths that have got you to realize your dreams.
According to professors from the University of British Columbia and the Harvard Business School, spending money on others buys you happiness. Find a friend of yours, or even a stranger that is need of help, and spent money on them. For example, buy them a meal, or a piece of clothing.
Take the VIA Survey and test your five character strengths. Think about and write down (be specific) how you can benefit from using these strengths at work.
Before bedtime, close your eyes and imagine situations that may happen the following day. And, imagine yourself using your strengths to deal with every event.
Also, before you go to bed, think of three funny things that have happened to you the past day and write them down.
Imagine you have a life without one of the good things in your life such as health, achievement, good relationship, etc. Write down how your life would look if you did not have that good thing.
Think about and realize how much time you have left till some event in your life such as graduation, surgery, retirement, etc. So, now, you can think about how important and valuable your momentary situation is, and that life is short and beautiful.
Even negative events in life happen for a good reason. Think about some moment in your in which a bad event led to a good one. Take time to write about things such as these every day for a week.
According to researches, working on your lower strengths while working on your higher strengths is beneficial as well. You should use some of higher strengths to improve the lower ones.
Studies show that helping others improved happiness. This week find time to help three different people in any way you can. No matter if the acts are big or small; you should do things that are not on your schedule.
Studies show that having good relationships with friends and family, even if you are an introvert, make you happier. On the list of the top five things people regret before dying is not spending enough time with their family and friends.


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When purchasing new gadgets —gadgets whose warmth and heart will light up your very life— it's important to name them so they don't feel left out; so they know they're important to you.
John and Amy just named their new
gadget child, and congratulations are due (congrats, John!), but this is hardly the weblog for that kind of thing. Instead, I'm going to run with an exercise in gadget–naming in the vain hope that I can come up with a name for my PowerBook before I go pick him up next week. Maybe I shouldn't be trying to name him before his arrival… maybe a name will come to me when I hold him in my arms for the first time. Maybe. That's how it's worked in the past, maybe I shouldn't be messing with a tried–and–true formula.
Looking at the gadgets currently occupying space in my life, there's no real rhyme or reason in their naming. In fact, you could hardly call it nomenclature at all; a word implying some kind of system, some kind of method. There's Wiggles, the T68i, whose name was culled from Futurama (he is my first mate, after all); Rabbit, my eMac, named perhaps only for his coloration; Pogo, the XP box; Daintree, the digital camera; and now Bailey, the iPod.
If there's a pattern there, I don't know what it is. I shudder to think what my children will be named.


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If you happen to be around Pluit, you might want to stop by to Tamoya Udon at Emporium Pluit, North Jakarta. I just went there last Saturday with my friend and spotted this newly opened restaurant on the ground floor of the mall, located right next to the Fish and Co Restaurant. I wondered at that time about this restaurant and when I asked to the cashier, apparently Tamoya Udon is still in the soft opening period, but unfortunately, there is no special discounts or special promotions during this period. Established in 1996 by Udon champion, Tamotsu Kurokawa, Tamoya specializes in serving homemade Udon and broth, brought all the way from Sanuki (Kagawa prefecture) in Japan.
The ordering system of this Udon house has the same way as Ikea, Marugame Udon, Donburi Ichiya and several other restaurants have the same system. So, as usual, we ordered at the counter, chose the desired Udon, and when we got the Udon, we move down the line to take the tempura and drinks for additional costs. There are a few of Udon types available at Tamoya Udon; hot, and/or cold. Actually, for the first comer, we should try the basic Kake Udon, because it's a popular one according to the waiter.
But because Kake Udon is served in a clear broth, and some Udon has similar topping to the other Udon restaurant that we usually eat, so I decided to order the Chicken Teriyaki Udon. I also added the Salmon Onigiri (IDR 16.5K), Chicken Karaage (IDR 14K), and Chikuwa Tempura (IDR 20K). The Udon texture was a bit chewy, bouncy, yet didn't make us bloated or full. It's served with rich tasted broth, and the chicken teriyaki that has a crispy coating on the outside was so tender. The sweet seasoning of the chicken made the broth also tasted a bit sweet; we loved it!
There's also a table where we can freely customize our bowl of Udon with additional tempura bits, seaweed, chopped scallions, and chili. We can also get the tempura sauce, spoon, chopsticks as well in this area. The Salmon Onigiri looked simple, but it tasted really delicious! And the Chicken Karaage was fried to perfection, crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. Overall from my experience, we really enjoyed the texture of their Udon and the tasty broth. It was a very satisfying meal, and we will come back to try Tamoya Udon with some other toppings! At the moment, they accept payment in CASH only.
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Crouch End Festival Chorus
Lansky: The Mob's Money Man
- Roland Perrin
- Lansky: The Mob's Money Man
- Roland Perrin and The Blue Planet Orchestra
- Crouch End Festival Chorus
- Rachel Sutton
- jazz singer
- Allan Corduner
- narrator
- David Temple
- conductor
Jazz composer and pianist Roland Perrin creates a vivid portrait of notorious New York mobster Meyer Lansky, dubbed 'The Mob's Accountant'. Perrin combines American and Latino jazz styles with Jewish Klezmer motifs, all of which conjure up the sounds of New York at the height of the jazz age and the steamy decadence of Havana in the 1950s.
This is the second performance of Perrin's work, commissioned and first performed by Crouch End Festival Chorus in 2015.


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It's a jungle out there. . .
|Dallas Blues Grass
|The False Sunflowers are just thick!
Here they bloom among the tall grasses.
|Ice Plant
|Indian Grass
|Carpet Roses intertwined with
Fountain Grass in the front yard
Peaches galore!
Our little Bonfire Dwarf Peach tree is so loaded down with peaches this year that the branches were in danger of breaking. So tonight my husband picked about 4 gallons of them to lighten the load. The photo, believe it or not, was taken AFTER he harvested about half the peaches. These are ornamental peaches, and while edible, not really meant for that. I cooked some of the peach flesh down in sugar and spices and made a pint of peach syrup, but it's nothing to write home about, and it sure wasn't worth the time it took to peel and pit the peaches. Guess they'll have to remain for looks only. The tree bloomed mid-March this year, so I guess it's not surprising that we're harvesting peaches on August 21.
Maxfield Parrish clouds
I always think of this kind of sky as a Maxfield Parrish sky because it's the way the painter always rendered his clouds. Just gorgeous! Wouldn't mind if those clouds contained some rain!
Cool August days
Loving Lantana


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Tuesday, May 31, 2011 6:23am ET by Newsdesk
Coldplay unveil new album teaser video
Coldplay have released a second teaser for their forthcoming new album.
The band tweeted a series of cryptic messages last week that seemed to be a set of lyrics and they have now unveiled an equally intriguing video. At only 30 seconds long, the clip presents a surging bass line and is accompanied by animated words that swirl across the screen.
Again, it's very possible that the content of the video contains more lyrics to new material as the sentences read:
"But my heart is beating and my pulses start. Cathedrals in my heart. And we saw oh this light. I swear you, emerge blinking into to tell me it's alright. As we soar walls, every siren is a symphony and every tear's a waterfall."
No official statement was released with the video and the band haven't yet spoken out about it, but you can check it out here:
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The High Style Times
"Elements and Named Classes in Style" · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · December 1, 2000
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Milwaukee Clock Shows Style
MILWAUKEE (November 27) A clock in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee showed style today. Its hands turned slowly in the light of the setting sun. The clock waited for no one.
Nearby patrons at the Coquette Cafe remarked on the clock's inexorable movement through time.
"It is part of the pace of life," patron Candy De La Rosa said, "for time to move, to wait for no one."
Petra Anglovna, eating sesame-seared sashimi-grade ahi tuna on a cool ocean salad with marinated soba noodles and a soy-ginger vinaigrette said she wasn't aware of the clock. "Oh," Petra said, "I didn't notice it."
Other diners expressed outrage. Jim Grudczeicki said, "The clock is irritating. All day long, the hands go around. When is the city going to do something about it?"
The clock was expected to continue on.
Fall Web colors include brown
PARIS (November 20) French Web designers today unveiled the latest style sheets of Europe in an extravagant show at the pyramid of the Louvre.
Style watchers were stunned to see brown used extensively in Web pages this season. While California-based Yahoo has long set the tone for Web page colors, the French designers exceeded the Americans with a bold use of brown.
"Brown represents the default color of the earth," said Lyon-based designer Ce Ce Be De Mille, "it just captures what the essence of the Web can be."
German designers were less enthusiastic about brown, having just suffered through pages of brown at the Berlin Open Web show the previous week. German Web pages this fall have all gone green. "The color of money," said Munich Web designer Tolo Weisbach.
The Paris show is expected to change the way people think about Web style, the promoters said.
Frames Bad
Noted Web designer proclaims
SILICON VALLEY (November 27) Jakob Nielsen, author of Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity, dissed frames big time in his Alertbox column.
Nielsen admonished, "For new or inexperienced Web designers, I stand by my original recommendation. Frames: Just Say No."
There was no immediate word from Madonna.
Tidy Inventor Wins Four Nobel Prizes
STOCKHOLM (November 27) Dave Raggett, inventor of Tidy, was chosen this week as the recipient of an unprecedented four Nobel Prizes--in Peace, Physics, Chemistry, and Syntax.
Raggett's work on Tidy was hailed by the Nobel committee for its "outstanding contribution to world peace, the faster dissemination of knowledge, and general all-around neatness."
While Nobel watchers expected Raggett to get the nod for the Peace and Physics prizes, the Chemistry Prize was a surprise. Nobel Committee chair Hans Søren explained, "No one did that much in Chemistry this year."
The the new category of Nobel Prize in Syntax has sent shockwaves around the world.
The announcement that the Nobel Prize in Syntax will replace the Economics prize sent schools of economics into spirals of incredulity. "Have the Nobel folks lost their minds?" roared University of Chicago economics professor G. Tanny Windham.
When questioned near Stockholm city hall about the dropping of the Economics prize in favor of Syntax, Chairman Søren somberly intoned, "Take a look at Web pages out there. We need better syntax. Not more useless economic theories."


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This quilt, made from 8 ½" blocks set on point, can be made to any size you want. I particularly want to cover a 4 foot bed so that it goes almost down to the floor. So in preparation, I have drawn a grid of the blocks on point to work out sizes. My finished block is 8 ½" square on the straight edges and it will measure about 11" from corner to corner.
Mark the diagonals
Sew both sides of diagonals
Cut on the marked line
Cut diagonals and verticals
Half square triangles
Press seam towards the dark fabric
Pressed squares
Lay the block out as shown below.
Sew squares into lines
Completed block
2 8" blocks
2 Press
3 Re-size
4 Construct
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Whether single or taken, everyone has their idea of what the perfect Valentine's day should be. While some romantics prefer a lavish, over the top affair, others are drawn to an intimate, low-key evening. Zap2it caught up with a few celebs over the past month to find out what they deem a perfect V. day.
One common thread we found? Food!
"Pretty Girl Rock" singer Keri Hilson tells us her ideal Feb. 14th includes, "A lot of heartfelt conversation, honest conversation. A bottle of wine, a private chef… something very intimate."
She also tells us contrary the color theme of the day, she won't be enjoying any Merlot. "I'm a white wine girl," she says. "Riesling preferably, or a sweet Chardonnay."
Of course it stands to reason that chef Marcel Vigneron of "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen" would have some pretty fabulous meal ideas for that special day.
"I think that engagement and romance is such an appropriate tie in for food, because if you think about it food and cooking for someone can be a very intimate thing so it's easy to tie the two in together," he explains. "When I think of Valentine's Day I usually think of luxury, just because I'm not gonna lie, I kind of like to style the ladies out especially on Valentine's Day."
So what type of meal would style those ladies out?
"I think start off with oysters, champagne, caviar," he begins. "Move into lobster, maybe some surf and turf… I usually think of crystal, oysters, pearls. Things of that nature."
As for fellow foodie Guy Fieri, he leaves the menu choice up to his wife.
"We do all kinds of weird foods at all different times of the year," Fieri comments. "So usually I'll ask my wife, I'll say 'What do you want' and she'll say prime rib."
Red meat. Certainly a woman after our own hearts.
"There are two of us so I make a huge prime rib and my friends will drive by and say 'When's that rib gonna be done? I'm telling my wife I'm cooking,'" he admits. "Usually there's a prime rib, usually there's some lobster, usually there's some of the indulgence foods. But usually she sets up the menu."
"Perfect Couples" Nicolette Robinson may play a career woman on TV, but she's a true romantic at heart.
"I'm into romantic things, so it's not bad if he likes to if he likes to go hardcore with all the romance," she spills. "I'm up for it."
With his new single "Cupid" being released on V. day, R&B singer Lloyd has a pretty specific plan of action for his Valentine.
"I would think that that's a great excuse to go a little longer in the bed," he tells us. "Make it last a little bit… You know how us guys are, we're lazy and then the next thing you know 'Oh man, I'm done!' Just give her a little extra affection."
Spoken like a true romantic.
He does add that for him, the most romantic thing to do is be honest.
"The coolest thing you could do for someone is be honest, completely honest," Lloyd explains. "I just think love is a cool thing, but the coolest relationships are ones that are kind of honest, and I think with Valentine's day people feel such a need to just buy things or to get normal things like roses, candy whatever. I think that anytime you can be creative, I think that's the best thing."
So whether you're doing a big celebration or ordering take out at home, make sure to do a little something special and unique — you'll be good to go.


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Everyone is afraid of change, but change is one of the things we can depend on as inevitable. Professionals tend to be afraid of reinventing and repositioning themselves, but we must remember that if we do not evolve, we run the risk of becoming stagnant, obsolete and replaceable. Whether it is a change in attitude, mentality, look or skill set, or a shift to a new position of responsibility, reinventing ourselves is an essential component of professional development, which is something a good rebranding agency can advise on.
You have the power to change, and the correct types of changes will empower you. So, regardless of what the economy is doing, do not hesitate to revitalise and increase your presence because it will have the domino effect of having a positive impact on those around you. That will increase your performance, your leadership ability, and your brand, and make it an invaluable asset.
1) Change your internal perspective
The reason why the change makes us feel uncomfortable is that as we make the transition from our previous self to our newly created self, we are not sure how others will respond. We may lack confidence and grace because we are still getting used to our new role. But all this happens because we are not sure of ourselves.
So, the key to successful change is to start from within, first preparing and adjusting our mindset and attitude to take us to the next level. The internal component is also the basis for an authentic, credible and unique image and brand. Then reinvent us should always start taking a new internal inventory. Clearly, express who you are, what you represent and what you believe in, how you define vision and passion, both personally and professionally.
2) Discover what makes your brand unique
Using those discoveries as your guidelines, you can begin to reinvent yourself in a way that matches your goals, dreams, and aspirations. You will know which brand components to conserve and which ones to replace, and your new perspective and perspective will help you refine your external image.
Having a renewed sense of yourself and where you want your career or entrepreneurial enterprise to go, you will also gain a better understanding of how to improve your leadership development skill set. This is an excellent time to participate in a 360 review, getting honest but positive feedback from trusted friends, colleagues or mentors. They can help you identify unique leadership traits, such as the way you communicate, the tools or techniques you use to inspire, and the externally visible role model you offer for those around you to emulate.
3) Reinvent your appearance
Using this new vision, you can polish and strengthen any perceived area that requires additional attention, while capitalising by highlighting your gifts and strengths. Play with your unique resources and leadership style to promote yourself through a reinvented image and brand, and make your new presence feel through innovations in your wardrobe that create a charismatic first impression.
Keep in mind that wardrobe is not just clothing; It is a powerful business tool that must be updated in the same way that you routinely update office technology. The use of standard wardrobe components that you will modernise by adding some strategic choices from the best rebranding agency trends, ensuring that others see you as an innovator with a vision for the future, quick adaptability and vision.


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Dr. Medlin treated my back pain after I was injured by a car as a pedestrian. It was a great experience! He was very clear about my treatment plan and how long it would take to get me back on track. He provides a mix of muscle relaxation, adjustment, stretching and strengthening. The instruction and repetition of stretching and strengthening was more than I've ever gotten from other chiropractors, and It was just right for my recovery. I felt pretty hopeless going in and am pretty amazed at my progress! — Aubrey B., NE Portland
Dr. Medlin is awesome and has really helped me with my back, shoulder and neck pain! — Warren J., NE Portland
Best Chiropractor! Everyone needs a good chiropractor and it's Doctor Joe! He's got the best healing hands ever. He spends a lot of time with you and educates you. Highly recommend Dr. Joe." — Yogaaddict
I started coming to Spine Tree Chiropractic a few years ago. My experience here with Dr. Joe and staff was great. Dr Joe was extremely knowledgeable, professional and very kind. Dr. Joe took the time to explain my medical problems and discussed a treatment plan for me in a way that I could understand. They kept me informed, and the staff was extremely pleasant. The office has a great atmosphere. Every time I came in the first thing they wanted to know was how I was feeling and specifically where I was hurting, and if I was in pain. They made sure that my treatment would not compound the pain but lessen the pain. Over all I would rate my experience here an A plus and recommend Spine Tree Chiropractic to all of my family and friends and to anyone who has any type of pain. I am now pain free, and back to living to the quality of life before the injury." — Deborah B.
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Dr. Medlin provided wonderful care to me. I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis in September 2011 and was facing possible surgery. Fortunately, after receiving treatments for pain and Dr. Joe's chiropractic therapy combined with massage, I made major improvements!!! The decision to avoid surgery at this point proved to be the right one for me. I could have not done it without the caring support from Spine Tree Chiropractic Center. I also came to understand and accept the importance of livelong self-care in form of exercise and avoiding strenuous movements. Dr. Medlin taught me well and I am very grateful to him." — Christa A.
I have all the confidence in the world in Dr. Medlin. He provides effective treatment, educates, and empowers in taking a pro-active role in my own health." — Hal A.
I saw Dr Joe for a low back injury 3 years ago and, when I had an accident that aggravated my old injury, I didn't hesitate to go back to him. He takes care to loosen up the area with massage and stretches before he does any spinal adjustments. As a massage therapist, I understand the benefit of this as compared to other chiropractors who just get in there and attempt spinal adjustments without taking time to make sure the surrounding muscles and ligaments are relaxed enough to allow a successful adjustment. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Joe's treatment approach." — Rachel Austin
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The evening of September 15, 2016, found 6 candidates gathered at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church at 83 Main Street in Binghamton, NY. The 2+ hour gathering was a public event to allow candidates for the NY 52nd State Senate, the 123rd Assembly, and Broome County Executive elections to gather and present where they stand on some of the critical issues facing the State and local community.
More than 75 people attended the event, moderated by Bob Joseph of WNBF and the Binghamton Now talk radio program. The candidates were: incumbent State Senator Fred Akshar and his challenger Sharon Ball; incumbent Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and her opponent Dorollo Nixon; and the incumbent Debbie Preston with her challenger Jason Garnar. The audience included several prominent members of Citizen Action, supporters from the Democratic and Republican Parties, and 2 of the major news stations (WICZ and WBNG).
The Candidate Forum was not a debate, rather it was an opportunity for each candidate to introduce themselves to the public. After the opening statements of each candidate, there were 4 general topics that had been agreed to by all the campaigns. They were Jobs, Heroin, Healthcare, and Community. From this realm of subjects, each candidate answered a question generated and offered by Bob Joseph. In all 5 questions were asked – What initiatives to bring jobs would the candidate seek; What more can we do about the Heroin epidemic; Programs to engage the youth; How to address the needs of the senior citizen population; and the Environment. The event then finished with closing statements by each candidate. Each candidate was allotted 90 seconds to answer, that was amended to 2 minutes by moderator Bob Joseph after all had answered the first question. Candidates were asked to refrain from attacks on their opponents, Parties, or other candidates.
What followed [Listen to audio of first hour of Forum] in some ways was the expected. Incumbents highlighted the record of recent achievements that they had accomplished, challengers promised a new direction. Republicans focused on cutting taxes, funding, regulations, and minimizing government intrusion. Democrats focused on training, blame of corporations, and larger government focus on individual needs. But to say that was all that was said would be an insult to incumbents, challengers, Republicans and Democrats.
In reference to jobs, the first question of the night and the most critical issue in the mind of constituents in the Southern Tier (currently there is a 5.6% unemployment rate as of July according to BLS data) there were a range of answers. State Sen. Akshar emphasized that the government cannot be the primary source of jobs and minimizing government intrusion was key to his small business advisory council. Sharon Ball focused on culture as being the cure to the lack of jobs, defying the need for outside investments or companies. Assemblywoman Lupardo addressed the benefits of regional partnerships created via Gov. Cuomo, and how this has improved agriculture and transportation in the area. Dorollo Nixon noted how only organic growth of business via entreprenuers could resolve the problems currently faced, and gave and example of how over-regulation was killing small business owners (as well as a potential solution to this problem). County Executive Preston echoed the thought that too much red tape was impeding growth, and several projects are ready to launch in coming weeks. Jason Garnar highlighted his belief that though 2,000 job opening exist at this time this was due to a lack of job training – a result of funding cuts.
Of course there were points that each candidate avoided or obfuscated as well. For Sen. Akshar and Assemblywoman Lupardo it was their votes for $15 minimum wage. Sharon Ball failed to address how focus on arts would benefit farmers and manufacturers in the District. Dorollo Nixon failed to clarify how his solution of 1 year licenses (excluding Doctors/Lawyers/and similar specialized fields) would not grow government. County Executive Preston took credit for the Dick's Sporting Goods deal, and ignored the fact that airport flights from the region had recently been reduced due to lack of need. Jason Garnar edged on attacking his opponent in opposition to the rules, and repeated virtually verbatim his position that he stated in an interview just prior to the event and a video placed on Facebook earlier in the day.
But the forum was not about overly in-depth answers from any candidate. Nor was it meant to address every aspect of the issues being discussed. What it did do was clarify where each candidate stood and how they propose to carry out the duties of the respective positions they are asking the public to elect them to. Each candidate clearly stood out from their opponent in each criteria being asked. In that regard the event was a major success.
To the issue of the Heroin crisis, all the candidates agreed that more needs to be done. Jason Garnar relayed the personal aspect of the issue as it affected his own family, and his desire to increase medical health services. County Executive Preston detailed her efforts with Albany to repurpose the closed Broome Developmental Center and confirmed increased funding in 2017. Dorollo Nixon looked at the spiritual aspects of addiction, and that more beds for rehabilitation is not the same as a solution to the problem though education from police in schools detailing the serious problems of addiction may be one solution. Assemblywoman Lupardo recalled how her efforts years ago to stem over-prescription practices turned out to not be enough, and blamed insurance companies practices for reducing the potential treatment of some addicts. Sharon Ball was the only candidate to bring race into any issue discussed, equated the reaction to the Heroin crisis to that of the early stages of the AIDS crisis, and emphasized how this must be fought as a cultural issue with families and community to be combated. State Sen. Akshar noted his multiple efforts to date in creating programs to fight this crisis along with the State Senate, his work in the community on the issue, and a call to end political posturing that hampers efforts to combat Heroin use.
In responding to the question of retaining and providing programs for the youth in Binghamton, a population that leads the exodus out of the County, Asseblywoman Lupardo noted her connection to her young staff as representatives of the younger community, their needs and desires, while celebrating their innovation. Dorollo Nixon related one of several experiences he had with youth detailing how difficult the job market had become and the need to change New York from the least business friendly State by cutting regulations and taxes. Sen. Akshar identified a focus on young children in lower grades of public school and how he helped in directing $434 million to maintain and grow school programs will motivate the youth. Sharon Ball lamented the struggle for hope among the youth, and suggested fighting the perception that youth (and the general public) lack the ability to change Government and policy. County Executive Preston promoted the grants she had gotten to expand after school programs – Mountain bikes in Harpursville, a modified fitness room in Binghamton, and a gardening program in Deposit – and the expectation to widen the number of similar programs. Jason Garnar, citing his experiences with his own young children, related the importance of parents being able to spend time with their children as well as the need for some form of mentorship when that is not possible – while blaming the Cuomo 2% tax cap for limiting the breath of such programs available.
In looking at the other end of the spectrum of the community, Senior Citizens, many of the candidates took a moment to jokingly jab at each other and themselves on their ages before getting serious on the issue. Sharon Ball started the responses by sharing her experience in becoming a retiree and how the need for government "navigators" (people to help seniors find and maximize their options) is necessary. Sen. Akshar followed, relaying his efforts to help extend the fixed income of seniors via enhanced STAR programs, providing $26 million in Alzheimer's research funding, and touting a need to reduce regulations that prevent local government from further helping seniors. Dorollo Nixon shared his experience as a Board member in an organization to find a cure for Alzheimer's, and reminded those in attendance that the need for jobs was as imperative for seniors as it is for the youth. Assemblywoman Lupardo observed that many seniors may be uncomfortable and unaware of the services available in echoing the need for "navigators" as Sharon Ball had related, and shared her thoughts on expanding home services as an alternative to nursing homes. Jason Garnar shared a story of his grandparents experiences with advanced age, and how the need for transportation even for those not quite officially seniors is a vital concern. County Executive Preston celebrated the fact that she has kept and ensured for the future that Willow Point Nursing Home would not close on her watch, while confirming that additional minibuses were on the way to further increase the mobility of seniors in the region.
Overall, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo was perhaps the most polished of the candidates at the Tabernacle Forum. Equally it would be fair to say that State Senator Akshar was the most energetic. The most pragmatic would be Dorollo Nixon, the most idealistic Sharon Ball, and most confrontational would be Jason Garnar who ended the night violating the terms of the Forum with a direct attack on County Executive Debbie Preston that was met with a counter-attack in reply.
For those members of the public that missed the event, there will be another candidate forum at the Vestal Public Library on Monday September 19, 2016. The event, the 6th Candidate Forum by the Americans for Restoring the Constitution (AFRTC) since 2010, will also include NY-22 congressional candidate Claudia Tenney – Kim Myers declined to attend, Martin Babinec did not respond to requests to attend. State Senate candidate Sharon Ball will not be able to appear but will meet with members of the AFRTC at a later date. County Executive Debbie Preston declined the event.
The AFRTC Candidate Forum features questions collected from attendees presented to the candidates. Candidates are under time restriction to respond, as with all forums and debates. No attacks of other candidates are allowed.
** Note – M V Consulting, Inc has in the past and/or will be interviewing several of the candidates at the Tabernacle Candidate Forum. Interviews in the past have been done with State Senator Fred Akshar, as well as Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (who will again be interviewed next week). Jason Garnar has confirmed the intent to be interviewed in the next 2 weeks based on schedule availability. Offers for interview have been extended to all other candidates as well. **


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I Got An Interview!Praise God, Hallelujah, I FINALLY got a job interview!!!
It's 20 hours a week at minimum, but IT IS A START. Let the floodgates open, let the interviews flow in, let the income roll, let my life turn around for the positive!
AMEN HALLELUJAH AMEN!!!! Thank you Big Guy in the Sky!
This and an acoustic gig, and I might just make it.
Cross yer digits, and keep me in positive vibes Thursday afternoon. :-)
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Merry Christmas 2012
May the next year bring you blessings.
May you find peace and joy in spite of this crazy world.
And may you know the love of the Lord and those people He's put in your life.
Infant holy, infant lowly, for His bed a cattle stall;
Oxen lowing, little knowing Christ the child is Lord of all.
Swiftly winging, angels singing, bells are ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the child is Lord of all! Christ the child is Lord of all!
Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new;
Saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a Gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing, greet the morrow:
Christ the child was born for you! Christ the child was born for you!
Polish carol
Cristine Eastin © 2012


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After a lengthy hiatus, a stressful offseason, and an encouraging start to the season, I figured it was about time I got some things off my chest.
As critical as I have been of General Manager Peter Chiarelli throughout this offseason I'd be amiss to not mention what I believe to be significant improvement to the Oilers roster depth.
A common refrain a receive from my friends who are leafs fans is "If players x, y, and z, are as good as you say they are, then why do the Oilers still suck"
*hint those players are Hall, RNH, and Klefbom*
My response has always been a lack of Depth, specifically on the blue line. To steal a quote from Jonathan Willis "You can't blame Taylor Hall for the sins of Lennart Petrell."
Since taking over as GM, Chiarelli has added several important depth players such as Maroon, Kassian, and Gryba. All of which at a low acquisition cost, on top of a significant off-season on terms of college free agents.
So while particular high-profile moves were not to my liking, I have still appreciated the improvement on the margins.
Sustainable improvement?
At least for the time being the overall roster turnover has proved successful. The Klefbom-Larsson pairing has been dynamite and the improved depth has helped pick up the offensive production that left with Taylor Hall. Still many, myself include still question how sustainable these results are moving forward.
Now I'm pretty sure no one expects the Oilers to continue at a 7-2 pace all year-long, but are the Oilers a playoff team? Are they a threat to win a playoff series or two?
While you may not be a believer in analytics yourself, I believe that Corsi has been properly vetted as a much more useful predictive tool than wins, or GF%. As of today the Oilers sit 16th in the league with 49.13%. I don't know if you know this or not but exactly 16 teams make the playoffs every year. Money. Last year finished with the Oilers 21st in this same metric.
It is also worth noting that the Oilers are missing Brandon Davidson, who was their strongest defenseman last year in terms of relative corsi.
Looking deeper than just the Corsi, what is perhaps my favourite stat available, xGF%, shedsthe Oilers in an even more positive light. With an absolutely glorious 50.75%, the Oilers sit 14th the NHL. Once again this is courteous of Corsica.
For fans of perennial contenders, those numbers would seem rather pedestrian, but for our abused fanbase, this is nothing but a welcome surprise.
Based off of these numbers I would say that it is fair to say that the Oilers are a bubble caliber team for this season. Those numbers however don't take into account the Oilers hot start. For the Oilers, this hot start could be the difference between making or missing the playoffs come April.
There should still be some uncertainty in people's minds about whether or not the Oilers are a legitimately improved team, but these underlying numbers are an encouraging sign. So with that being said, the Oilers may break the back of Connor McDavid and Cam Talbot along the way, but this team should be improved enough to play in the Playoffs for the first time in 11 years.