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Archive for June 2012
Confessions of a recovering workaholic, pt. 8
Among the many others parts of my social life, I have neglected dating over the past couple of years. Other things kept me busy mostly, and I haven't really bothered.. until now. I'm sure a lot of my friends settling down has something to do with it too.
"14 Ways an economist says I love you" and other charts
Charts are wonderful; I'm a fan.
The Economist's Graphicdetail blog provides some good examples of their use and power.
14 ways an Economist says I love you is pretty funny; most of Liz Fosslien's other charts are worth checking out too.
The ilovecharts tumblr is much higher traffic and has more mixed quality, but it is well worth checking out if you're willing to sift through some of the less interesting stuff. It stretches the meaning of the word 'chart' sometimes, but that's okay. It doesn't bother me. I couldn't care less. Really.
The one unforgivable sin is to be boring.
Christopher Hitchens quoting Yvonne in Hitch-22
Guilty pleasures
Tomorrow is a work day, and I'm still sitting out on the floor of my balcony at 3 in the morning with just Poe's Selected Tales, some obscure seventies' prog rock blasting into my ears and my favorite scotch.
Life is fuckin' great. Hell starts five hours from now.
Shame on you, Zembla
Zembla is a Dutch television program which regularly broadcasts in-depth documentaries. Over the years, they have brought to attention various important incidents and topics. Unfortunately, the quality and accuracy of these documentaries varies wildly. The editing is often shoddy and sensationalist.
A good example is their last episode, on the long-term health risks of cell phones. It is one-sided, gets the science wrong and is narrated with an alarmist tone that is impossible to justify.
Confessions of a recovering workaholic, pt. 6
I've just returned from a week long camping holiday with some friends. As usual, I haven't really managed to avoid reading my work e-mail. Checking e-mail, twitter and IM every dozen minutes or so has been a habit – and an urge – for so long that even cutting it back to once a day is hard. But unlike holidays in earlier years, I have managed to mentally occupy myself with other things than my day job and technology. While that may not sound like much, it really is a big difference. The obsession is gone.


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Sarah Molland's hen do advertised on Cardiff billboard
A bride-to-be had her hen party advertised on a billboard in the centre of Cardiff as a wedding gift from her friends.
Sarah Molland, 25, from Birmingham, was on her hen night when she saw the giant poster near the Motorpoint Arena.
Her friends chipped in to pay £500 for the 24ft x 12ft billboard based on the film Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
Miss Molland said: "My first thought was 'I'll kill them' but I was delighted really."
Rachael Coombs, 25, Miss Molland's maid of honour and best friend, spent months making the arrangements ahead of the hen night for 15 women.
Miss Molland, who studied criminology at Cardiff University, said: "It was a night to remember - I enjoyed being a poster girl but it was weird seeing my picture that huge."
She is marrying fiancee Paul Jones, 26, in Birmingham in August.
The billboard was still up more than a week after the hen do on 11 July.

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I am hosting my first linky party!
It has taken me ages to work out how to do this so hopefully I have it right...
I want you to tell me (and the rest of the blogging world) all about your favourite educational apps.
My kids are really loving our new iPads and we already have a number of apps they like to use. When describing educational apps, there are two main groups (IMHO): educational games and creative apps.
Educational games are great fun and are a motivating way for students to get plenty of practice at basic skills (like spelling and maths facts), and although they tend to live at the bottom end of Bloom's Taxonomy, they certainly have a place and have been a huge hit amongst my Year 2 students.
Creativity apps are more flexible in their application and can be used to challenge children to apply, synthesise and critique - moving right up there on the Bloom's scale!
Please link to this Linky Party and share your favourite app or apps. It would be great to blog about how you use this in your classroom so that we can all help each other to use this new technology to transform our teaching and help our students reach greater heights!


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ca·thar·sis (k-thärss)
I recently had the unique privilege of bearing witness to a friend's spontaneous release of extreme fear and sadness, bottled up for several years (let's call this friend, X) after a suicide of a close family member. It happened so innocently during a meal, when the subject came up and someone at the table said to X, "I think you are right all along. You need to acknowledge that there's evil in this world, and that it was present then, and there's no way your sister could have fought it".
Witnessing catharsis as it unravels right before one's eyes is to me, an astounding human experience. One moment, it was a casual conversation during a meal amongst friends, and the next moment, a bowed head started to shake from side to side, audible sobs, then a scream…"Why?"
When it unfolded without warning, all senses were on high alert – all at once, you feel like you may be in a movie scene – and empathy, once just a well taught & discussed concept in psych class, bursts forth from the deep recesses of my being, bypassing cognition and intellect…mirror emotions of deep deep sadness were hard to hold back. So were the tears which rolled off my cheeks.
When we witness someone with the somatic presentations of being in trauma, releasing extreme fear and the outpouring of guilt, sadness and disbelief, the mind may not fathom what's going on then but the heart cannot help but be open and says, "Just be. Reach out. Feel."
X was trembling, her legs were shaking, her body was rocking, her hands were cold, her face was nearly unrecognisable…stricken with fear. We just held and hugged her, and felt the years of tightly-coiled emotions seeping out from the cells of her body and the depths of her soul. A soul crying desperately to be forgiven and released, as it realises right then, that there really was nothing she could do when someone chooses to end her life.
Why why why…did it have to happen? If only I was there for her…Why didn't I act on what I suspected? Why must evil exist? She must have been cursed, why did I not protect her? Was her life so sad that she could not live on anymore? Why why why?
I was deeply humbled by what X went through that day…and in awe of her courage. We accompanied her to the exact spot where her sister would have jumped off, the site where her body was found, and then visited her grave for closure. Closure? I think that was the start for X in coming to terms with her loss and releasing herself from the guilt and pain.
Years ago, during a time of personal crisis coming to terms with what was happening around me, my therapist had this to say when I was stuck at the gates of WHY: "You may not ever find an answer to the WHY's, no matter how hard you seek…you will need to accept that you may never know and yet, be able to move on."
I hope X can do the same and tread the rest of her days having forgiven herself, and forgiven her sister.
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Sun, May 26, 2019
In an effort to expand our gear testing, Chris and Rob went to our local EMS to review a new and exciting pack. Since Chris is dedicated to his external pack and has always wondered what the draw is to an internal, we decided that Chris should review an internal. We decided on the EMS 5500.
Without much success, we attempted to convince EMS that they should donate a pack for testing. They declined our offer, so we took one from their pool of rental gear. In hindsight, this might not have been the best idea.
We picked up the 5500 a day before our journey was set to begin. I inspected the 5500 and found a few things you might expect in a piece of rental equipment; it was dirty, the two waterbottle pockets were ripped (one was held together with safety pins!), seam threads were pulled out, etc. However, nothing appeared to be really broken about the pack, so we took it home and I set to adjusting it. EMS claims that the pack fits torso sizes from 18–22 inches, which should not have been a problem. I adjusted the pack to fit my body, then filled it and checked again. I felt a significant amount of pressure on my shoulders from the shoulder straps, so I continued to try to adjust the fit. Somewhat satisfied with my adjustments, I declared that I was ready to hit the trail.
Several things about the 5500 really impressed me right off the bat. There are multiple lash points from which you can, well, lash stuff. This is important in an internal frame pack since most of them lack any external pockets, which makes them easier to use on tight trails (but also makes them tougher to organize since everything must go into the one of the pack's two large pockets). The 5500 also has a large spindrift collar making it easier to tighten your load as your trip wears on and your load shrinks, and a fully adjustable pack lid that turns into a fanny pack. The back pad is well appointed with about 2 inches of foam, the base is built with a sturdy canvas that will take a lot of abuse before ripping, and a hydration bladder pocket rounds out the feature set.
Of course, with the good comes the bad. The things that bothered me most about this particular pack were, unfortunately, deal-breakers. This pack was a nightmare to fit for a couple of reasons. First, the shoulder straps were too narrow to fit my hulking 46 inch shoulders. Although the straps are infinitely adjustable thanks to hook and loop attachments, they were never wide enough to stretch outside my deltoids (something that caused constant irritation). This would have been fine if the pack could have kept the shoulder straps above my shoulders, but that was not possible for one or another reason. While we were on the trail, I tried in vain to adjust the pack straps to fit my shoulders. Even at their highest setting, they still dug into me. So I tried elsewhere. I checked the hip belt, which to my dismay, was moving freely up and down under the pack's back pad. Further investigation showed that there is no way to tighten the belt, which meant that I was forced to live with this ill-fitting pack. In all fairness to EMS, this may have been because I was using a rental, but that does not account for the lack of an adjustment feature.
Secondly, the hip belt left a little to be desired. Rob pointed out at one point that he thought the hip belt looked too short. Once I looked, I agreed. The hip belt padding stopped about halfway around my torso. Leaving the front part of my hips exposed, or worse, covered by webbing.
Finally, the shoulder straps need some design attention. They are well padded, but thin, a fact that exacerbated my fitting problems. The sternum strap only travels so far, so if you happen to be tall, you can only move it down to just below your neck (which doesn't help). And in what I can only imagine is a design oversight, the straps adjust where they meet the pack rather than at the base of the strap's padding, making their adjustment rather difficult and creating yet another irritation.
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My Lip Service:
This is a pack with some strong features; fix the problems with the suspension systems and add an external pocket, and you have yourself a solid performer. The lack of hip belt padding is also a concern, but the overall padding is sufficient. I will warn you by saying this: if you are over 6 feet tall, I wouldn't recommend this pack. Your shoulders and hips will hate you if you do.
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This is super desperate but I have no other choice. I currently live in Houston texas and want to start a screamo band. I play guitar and am morethan willing to do vocals also. I've tried asking my friends and have failed. I have a space to play and everything. Just need the dedicated members. Im currently one of the guitarist(well kinda currently, stupid story gay bullshit) for In Braille. I've lived in Houston almost all my life and have watched the scene crumble and diminish. I grew up with locals in The Walls You've Built, Burned Out Bright, Fire Team Charlie, Die Emporer! Die!, Machinegun Romantics(powerviolence not screamo) and many others and would love to bring screamo back to Houston. I already have a few songs written and would love to have someone else help me critique them an make them better. Looking for a drummer and/or a bassist/guitarist, I don't mind keeping it small with just three of us or whatever. It's sad when I have to ask complete strangers to be in a band with me instead of my friends. But it's what I have to do. To give you some idea of what bands I listen to and pull influences from:
You and I. DEERS!
Toru Okada. I Have Dreams.
In Loving Memory. Saetia.
The Spirit of Versailles. Jeromes dream.
Joshua Fit For Battle. Funeral diner.
Just to name a few, I could go on forever.
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Trust study findings, 2010
Copied below is Edelman's global press release on the new trust data. Global trust in business is up modestly but the rebound is fueled by a spike in a handful of Western countries, especially the United States where it jumped 18 points to 54 percent, according to the 2010 Edelman Trust Barometer. Trust in Business […]
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February 28, 2009
4 comments:
- Carpe Diem 211 said...
Oh my .. I am so so sorry to dear about it dear. So happy that Alden is feeling better now. Alex and you must be terrified. I can imagine how you must have felt.
My mom told me that I had a seizure till I turned blue as well when I was a baby .. due to fever and asthma. SO it's common the doctor is right.
Don't you worry ok. He will be running and lining his trucks and cars in no time.
- February 28, 2009 8:47 PM
- debrajill said...
kak..Hugs~ you doing great as a mother..dont worry..this is wat practically every mother's worry..thanK God Alden is ok now... thats what important..and thank God, kak and koko are fine too..Hugs and KIsses~!! kiss den2 for us ok...will be praying for you guys here! love you all..
- March 01, 2009 1:42 AM
- Caroline said...
Wat a scary night for you all. Glad den-den is now ok..
- March 02, 2009 10:32 AM
- Ash.P said...
ohh..im glad he is better now.
Im feeling terrified myself reading this blog.
Take care and hope Alden is well soon.
- March 06, 2009 4:09 PM


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People often shy away from cooking fish. If you can make a good steak, you can pretty much do a great job frying up a fish fillet. Timing is everything with fish, as you never want to over cook at make dry flaky fish. What is always a hit at home, is a simple fried… Read more »


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Afghanistan's police force is with tasked two roles, frontline fighting and traditional policing.
Police officers on checkpoint duty in Kabul Afghanistan on 15 February 2017. The officers were inspecting vehicles entering the diplomatic area of Kabul. There are checkpoints scattered throughout the city on many of the roads. The offiers look for "suspicious" vehicles and preform basic searches.
Police officers scan the horizon inside of an armored vehicle during a mounted patrol in Wardak province on 21 February 2017. Wardak province shares a border with Kabul province and is considered a Taliban contested area. The government maintains control of the main road and reports that they take fire from the villages along the route.
A police officer scans the horizon in Wardak province from his turret on 21 February 2017. Wardak province shares an border with Kabul province and is considered to be contested territory. Police patrol on what are considered frontlines and are tasked with both policing and counter terrorism operations. They are typically the first to become engaged in firefights with terrorists and are frequently targeted.
A police officer stops a "suspicious" person while on footpatrol in Police District 6, Kabul Afghanistan on 28 February 2017. During the patrol officers informed us that the main issue was petty crime in their district and not terrorism. The following day the Taliban would attack their police station and the neighboring military installation killing at least 16 including their chief of investigations.
Prisoners sit huddled together and handcuffed during a press briefing on 13 February 2017 at the Ministry of Interior headquarters in Kabul Afghanistan. These prisoners were charged a variety of crimes from smuggling to being in possesion of high explosives.
Lieutenant General Abdul Rahman former police chief for Kabul sits in his office and describes the changing security situation. Following the Taliban attack on 1 March 2017 Lt. Gen Rahman was reassigned to another province.
Police officer patrol at night, often setting up check points and searching vehicles.
A makeshift checkpoint at night. Despite the police presence, a fruit vendor decided to set up his cart right next to them.
Members of the Crisis Response Unit rush to their Humvees during a drill on 21 February 2017. CRU's are known as the Police special forces and responded to complex terror attacks. The units have been trained by foreign forces and some of the members wear insignias of the countries that have trained them.
A woman walks passed the police baracade and towards the military and police instalations that were under attack on 1 March 2017. The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack that left at least 16 dead. The attack marked the start of their spring offensive.
A shop keeper inspects the damage to his business as a police officer tries to cordon off an area on 1 March 2017.
A baker clears away shards of glass from his window on 1 March 2017 in Kabul Afghanistan. The initial explosion during the Taliban attack that left at least 16 dead. Glass shattered in shops and homes that were within several hundred meters of the initial explosion. The explosion was heard around the city.
Mohammad Asghar Asgharzadeh (Right) stands over the grave of his brother, Akbar Akhtari, who was killed by the Taliban during the complex attack on the Police District 6 station and the neighboring military facility. Mourners gathered on 3 March 2017 for prayers.
Family members of Akbar Akhtari, who was killed by the Taliban during a complex attack on 1 March 2017, leave his burial site after gathering to morn.
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I'll be listing answers to common reiki questions on this page as they come up, whether by my experience as I heal, teach, or as I receive them from hopeful present and/or future students.
1. What about reiki symbols in Usui Shiki Ryoho?
I personally DO NOT use any symbols, and Dr. Usui did not use them either. Symbols were added later on (people like to complicate things, don't they?). I have deleted all symbols from my manuals.
2. Do I really need to spend much time, even hours on a client?
No. It's better to spend 5-6 minutes (no more than 8 minutes) per problematic area, totaling no more than 12-15 minutes on the whole body. This is because it WILL deplete your energy and the recipient (the person receiving the healing) becomes overly saturated with energy. Also, a healer may have more than one gifting (may have other spiritual gifts besides healing) and by depleting your energy, you are taking energy away that would normally go into the exercising of your other gifts. If the gift of healing is the only gifting that you have (that you know of), then it's possible for you to spend more time on healing your client.
It's also a good idea to not perform daily healings on a single individual for the same reason (over saturation of the problem area). An accumulation of energy can cause pain rather than alleviating it. I've had this experience with some clients. Healings can be done every other day or in three (3) day intervals.
It's also better to not hold more than 2 healing sessions per day (again, unless healing is your ONLY spiritual gift. If so, then you're free to do a couple more sessions on other clients).
3. How much time should be spent on distance healings?
The same time as stated in Question #2, but add a couple of more minutes. You're adding more time because some energy IS lost during a distance healing as it travels to the recipient, so you need to add some minutes to compensate for the loss.
4. Are reiki and/or other spiritual or energy healing techniques different from each other?
No, all healings are spiritual or energy based. The only difference is the technique used. Learning one type of energy healing modality over another WILL NOT give you an added advantage, nor will learning more than one energy healing modality. You are only learning different techniques in using the same energy.
5. How many healers can be used at a time to work on a client?
No more than two healers at a time is recommended. The same goes for distance healings. This is also due to the over saturation of energy in the recipient's body. It's better to add healing sessions at 2-3 day intervals than to add healers to the sessions.
6. Is it true that a healer can absorb the client's pain or discomfort?
Yes, this is possible. To avoid this, you can "flick" it off your hands after a healing session or rub it off and flick your hands as if getting something off. I also "command" the negative energy, dis-ease or discomfort I may have picked up from the client off my hands as I do the above. I also do the same to the client. I flick off any negative or blocked energy that may remain on the client and command it out. It's like putting intention into words and action. Intention is very powerful in performing a healing.
7. How long has Energy Healing of any kind been around?
Energy Healing has existed since the beginning of Mankind. It was widely used by most people, including children, in all cultures of the world. It's use came to an almost complete halt at the time of Abraham (of the Old Testament), when most people forgot about using their healing abilities. This was due to the fact that people moved on to other parts of the world, separating themselves from their tribe elders, so the knowledge of healing could not be passed down to the younger generations. It was then reawakened a little over 100 years ago by Dr. Mikao Usui (Usui Sensei), when he was "enlightened" to the fact that this form of healing did, in fact, exist, and that it was available for ALL of Mankind to learn and use, not only for a special select group.
8. What about using crystals to aide in healing?
Crystals, though beautiful and do retain some energy, they really don't aid in healing. The use of crystals adds more of a "mystical," New Age quality to a session, but they really don't work to heal nor to amplify energies. Reiki is complete in itself and needs no help.
9. Does reiki REALLY attract money?
Reiki is used for HEALING the physical, mental and spiritual; NOT for healing the pocket or purse.
10. What about reiki "guides?"
I know of only ONE reiki Guide, and it's the actual Creator and Source of the energy who guides me, and it's the same Guide that Dr. Usui followed. There should also be NO "channeling" nor "medium work" with traditional Usui reiki of any sort. Any other guides or entities other than the Original Creator and Source of traditional Usui reiki were added later on by either one of Dr. Usui's (or his students') students, or by creators of other modern branches of reiki.
11. What about the Gassho Meditation or doing Gassho before and after a treatment?
Gassho does NOT have to be done before, during, nor after a reiki treatment nor attunement. This is just a Japanese custom to show reverance to one another, and since Dr. Usui was Japanese he would, of course, have done this. Gassho is when you place your hands together in prayer form and bow. One greets another person this way.
12. I've heard that Dr. Usui would also tap or blow air from his mouth on the areas he was treating. Is this so?
Not so. Dr. Usui would only lay hands on people. He was so full of the Spirit that many times all he had to do was merely touch a person and they would almost immediately become healed. We don't see much of this kind of almost instantaneous healing in modern times, but it still does exist. There are a few healers (including some genuine faith healers) who are able to do this.
13. Can the suffering in the world be decreased by sending out our reiki energy?
Though it's a beautiful and noble idea to send out reiki for world peace and to decrease suffering, it doesn't do anything at all. Reiki IS an intelligent energy, BUT it MUST be sent directly to a recipient. It cannot be sent out indiscriminately into the air and expect it to fall where it's needed. That's not the way reiki works!!! People who do this are just depleting their own energy and the energy is floating around the Earth being wasted.
One good thing that CAN come out of this is if ALL of the people in the world who did reiki sent out in unison reiki into the air, a beautiful aurora borealis would be created, but peoples' energy would still be depleted.
My opinion is that the best way we can help with world suffering is to teach others around the world (especially in war-torn and starving countries) reiki, preferably free. Then we will really be loving our neighbors around the world and helping them to help themselves heal.
14. Does my attitude as a healer interfere with my reiki healing session?
OMG, yes!!! If one comes with an egotistical attitude (like, "look at me!"), don't expect a great healing session. You may feel "performance-related anxiety" which will just leave you feeling tired and icky. Always try to work with an "attitude of gratitude" for the gift you have been so graciously given and that now you can share with others who are suffering. A humble attitude can work miracles!
15. Can things like Feng Shui and similar techniques help me with reiki?
Let's see ..., except for rearranging your office furniture and getting better lighting, I'll have to go with NO for that. As stated before, reiki is an intelligent energy and it's Creator and Source is the most intelligent being in the universe (and beyond). He needs no help. Nothing can be added to reiki to make it more than what it is. Just practice reiki as much as possible, and if you're a teacher, pass on your knowledge to as many people as possible. Then you will become better and have a more rewarding life.
16. What about performing a reiki room cleansing?
I personally think that this is a great idea, especially if you have an office with much traffic, or if you're using or renting someone else's room to heal or teach reiki. Since you never really can tell what kind of energies may be attached to a person before you do a healing on them; nor what kind of energies the people who use a rented area have clinging on them, I believe that it would be good to clear the room with reiki before AND after using it. This can clear the area of negative energies and also balances them before and after the healing session(s).
17. Can anyone be too young or too old to receive reiki?
I'll tell you what the Creator and Source of the energy told me when I asked Him the same question, "never think that anyone is too young nor too old to receive reiki." Even people who are upon their deathbed can leave this earthly realm more peacefully after receiving a good old dose of reiki.
18. What other things can reiki do, besides healing?
Besides healing, reiki can also balance energies in our bodies and in a room. That's all. It WILL NOT help you see auras nor past lives nor anything else. Any claims of this is not so! They are using some other method. Again, reiki is only meant for healing, balancing and clearing negative energies.
19. I'm a Christian, but my church is against reiki healing. What can I do in this case?
In this case, I suggest you follow the voice of your conscience and go where you are accepted. If God created the sun, the stars, and other things in the world so that all of mankind, Christian or not, could enjoy it, He also created spiritual healing so that all could enjoy health. It's very prideful for a small group to think that the practice of certain gifts are for them only. Jesus WAS the Master and example of reiki-style healing! He laid his hands on people and they became healed immediately (and almost immediately).
Reiki is NOT a "New Age" teaching, as many Christians suppose. God, in his love and mercy for all mankind, had given this gift to all humanity after the Fall of Adam and Eve so humans of all cultures could heal each other.
20. Some have told me (especially my Christian brothers) that if I'm charging to teach healing or to heal somebody, I sin because I'm selling a gift that God gave me. Is this true?
Anything that is a gift from our Creator, God, should not have a price attached to it, unless He allows us to charge temporarily for it until we find other gainful employment. A pastor is paid a salary, or from the congregation's tithes, to preach and to shepherd his flock, and they shouldn't be receiving a salary. Missionaries are sent money to preach the gospel in other lands and to care for their families. When a pastor or evangelist goes from place to place to preach, an offering is gathered to pay them for their work and/or time. In some churches some Sunday School teachers are paid a small salary. All these ministries should only receive donations to make their work possible, but not as salaries. Everyone in Christian ministry should have other gainful employment. They need to follow the example of the Apostle Paul. He was a tentmaker and received a salary or payment from his trade. He did not want people to say that he was making money off his ministry. This will be very difficult to change now, since the great majority of ministry workers are already receiving a salary, but it's not God's preference. Donations are allowed, as long as we are not setting a donation amount. The giver should always have the choice of what amount they desire to give.
21. Is it true that I'll lose my healing power if I don't perform self-healings?
False. You may get tired if you perform too many healings without resting between healings, but you will not lose your healing power.
22. I was told that I need or can get "booster" attunements for Usui reiki.
This is a wide misconception. Boosters for reiki are totally unnecessary! Once you are a reiki healer, you don't need to be reattuned (unless you weren't properly attuned in the first place) nor do you need a booster. Once you're attuned, it's for life. If you feel that your reiki isn't working, maybe you have overdone it and need a rest. Don't perform any healings or attunements for a few days to give yourself a chance to "recharge your batteries." Everything in excess is bad.


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TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I could,To where it bent in the undergrowth;
"The Road Not Taken" (first stanza): Robert Frost.
Ahh, there's nothing like a good snippet of poetry to add resonance to an image, eh?
Sorry I did not type much today.
I was going to tell you how the "Swamp' was an extended metaphor for life, and that the geese were in fact you and I, and that the creek was the not a creek at all but the River Styx (Charon has nicked under the bridge for a comfort stop and discovered that it is true about trolls) and that I have tried to make it all child friendly by bumping up the saturation...
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I love taking a single stamp and creating something unique from it. For this card, I used the single flower Geisha stamp from Prickley Pear and stamped the image three times at different heights. I then used the Quickie Glue Pen and traced over some of the areas in the flower and covered them in Sky Blue Glitter Glitz to give them that extra sparkle! I also used Sticky Paper to punch a border and added the glitter!
Here is a detailed view of the flowers and border:
Glitter: Glitz in Sky Blue (P K Glitz)
Sticky Paper: P K Glitz
Stamp: Geisha (Prickley Pear)
Adhesive: Quickie Glue Pen (Sakura) and Adhesive Runner (Helmar)
Cardstock: Textured (Momenta)
Patter Paper: Momenta
Punches: 1/4 Corner (Zutter) and Border (EK Success)
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Panel version of album list. Allows you to browse your music library in a hierarchical structure.
Panel version of console. Displays diagnostic messages.
Provides some in-line search facilities.
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A Love Letter To A Veteran
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight; nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety; is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better persons than himself."
San Francisco is not a city that honors its fallen heroes. It cherishes peace yet barely recognizes that peace must sometimes be defended by the raising up of arms. There are 26 million veterans in the United States. Out of 3 million California veterans, 1 million live in Northern California and 65,000 are right here in San Francisco.
And no one appreciates peace more than a veteran. I know. I am one. Our veterans are the survivors of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, plus Desert Storm and the actions in Bosnia and Afghanistan. They live quietly among us with little fanfare or thanks.
"When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, while thousands note their passing, and proclaim that they were great. The papers tell of their life stories, from the time that they were young. But the passing of a Veteran goes unnoticed and unsung. Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of this land, Some jerk who breaks his promise and cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow, who in time of war and strife, Goes off to serve his country and offers up his life?"A. Lawrence Vaincourt (click here for the rest of the poem)
We are a city and a region that cherishes peace. But peace is not free, and it rarely comes without bloodshed. We first had to gain our nation's independence on the resolve of a ragtag group of farmers who fought England, the most powerful nation on Earth, in the Revolutionary War.
San Franciscans are big on free speech, but it's the soldier, and not the poet, who has given it to us. We love freedom of the press, but it's the soldier, and not the reporter, who has given us that gift. We like fair trials, but it's the soldier, and not the lawyer, who has preserved that heritage for us. We like freedom, but it's the soldier, and not the legislator, who has given that to us. I know. My parents were prisoners of Hitler's inhumane, unspeakably brutal concentration camps. They were liberated by plain ol' American G.I. Joes, and they kissed the ground that American soldiers walked on ever after their liberation. They were thanking the veterans until their recent deaths. It is now my honor to salute the veteran in my parents' stead.
The courage and patriotism of all men and women who have served in the armed services of the United States are honored on Veterans Day. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as Armistice Day, but the day did not become a national holiday until 1938. Its name was changed to Veterans Day by Congress in 1954. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill into law for this day "to honor veterans ... a day dedicated to world peace."
Observances are held throughout the country on this federal holiday in the form of prayer services, rallies, assembly programs, parades, patriotic speeches and graveside flag displays. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, outside Washington, D.C., at Arlington National Cemetery, where thousands of service personnel are buried, is the focus of the nation's tribute on Veterans Day. The San Francisco Unified School District, however, offers no citywide program or assembly for its students for this holiday. What would you expect?
Political leaders in San Francisco are certainly not interested in a parade that honors the memory of those soldiers. Here's how San Francisco funds some of its many parades. The list of allocations that follows (with events listed in order of the allocated dollar amount) comes from the Web site for the Grants for the Arts, a city commission funded by the hotel tourist tax. You can see all the details here. (Please note that the foreign and/or multicultural festivities are well funded; compare that with the American holidays.)
Carnaval (a Brazilian holiday): $113,000
The San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade: $84,000
Chinese New Year Parade: $84,000
Cinco De Mayo (Mexican): $68,000
Columbus Day Celebration (Italian): $47,300
San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival (Chinese): $30,300
St. Patrick's Day (Irish): $29,500
Filipino American Arts Exposition: $22,000
Juneteenth Festival (a new African American holiday): $22,000
Samoan Flag Day: $15,000
Veterans Day: $13,500
But veterans shouldn't feel left out. There is another parade that gets even less money than the Veterans Day commemoration -- the ceremony and parade to honor the memory of our fallen heroes: The Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade gets a whopping $5,500.
It would be funny if it weren't such a bad joke. Speaking of jokes, in San Francisco, the city even gives more money to comics than to mourners who wish to memorialize the fallen martyrs: Comedy Day gets $7,000. The bad joke is not just on the vets; it's on all of us.
If you think these monies are wrongly allocated, contact these two officials:
Kary Schulman, Director, Grants for the Arts, City Hall, Room 347, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Willie L. Brown Jr., Mayor, City Hall, Room 200, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102, Telephone: (415) 554-6141, E-mail: email@example.com
A number of veterans' organizations exist in the United States. Many, like the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans, are chartered by the U.S. Congress. They are primarily organized to help veterans and their families in time of need, to support measures to promote the welfare and security of the country and to support patriotic and moral values through special school, hospital and civic programs. Their special concerns are to see that veterans' rights are protected, that medical care is provided when needed and that the men and women who wore the uniforms of their nation's armed forces are remembered.
This Sunday, the Veterans Day Parade will mark its 83rd year in San Francisco, making it among the oldest continually running parades in the City. The parade takes on additional meaning with the current strife in the Middle East. It is dedicated to all those who served, as well as those now serving in the armed forces of the United States throughout the world.
Sunday's parade will feature military units from the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, the Coast Guard and the National Guard. It will be led by one of the world's largest American flags and the world's largest California state flag. There will be marching bands, color guards and drill teams. Two grand marshals will officiate in this year's parade: Jack Rosenbaum is a well-known writer and a World War II vet, and Joe Rosenthal is the Associated Press (and longtime Chronicle) photographer who took the world-famous photo of the flag-raising at Iwo Jima. Click here to read the full story on Rosenthal and his photograph.
Remember, it is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag -- and whose sacrifice now allows the protester to desecrate the flag. Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is also a particularly important day for me. It's my birthday. So join me. Don't forget to bring the kids (and leave the Nintendo at home) and Grandma, plus flags, chairs, blankets and goodwill. Bring a friend or a vet you know, too, to share the joy and pride in America. We're all in it together. Be there to honor our vets and our nation.
The parade will be held on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. It will start at Second and Market streets, go down Market, turn right at Eighth Street and go down Grove Street to the reviewing stand in front of City Hall. Be there. We need you. America needs you!


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I heard a pounding noise outside the window yesterday. When I went to investigate, the snow plowing company truck was in the driveway and some guys were putting in driveway markers.
There is no snow yet. Maybe the plowing company is just being prepared, or maybe they know something that I do not, but it has been cold. I have had to bundle up for my walks.


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Mid Century Modern Oval Tulip Table
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How to make a Saarinen-style oval tulip table.
Got loads of comments and emails about the tulip table hack featured in the dining room completion post. Flattered.
Here's the secret to making your own Mid Century Modern tulip table.
I basically married an Ikea "Gidea" oval tabletop with a Burke, Inc. tulip table base. It was an arranged marriage, but the post coital cuddling was great.
While the cost is much more attainable than an authentic Saarinen tulip table, the key pieces needed to complete the project may not be.
The Gidea table is discontinued and the large Burke oval base is hard to encounter in the wild.
I got lucky. A friend tipped me off to the base at a salvage shop for $15.00. It sat in the basement for 6 months. Waiting. Until a neighbor surfaced with the Ikea table, and a desire to work a trade.
The Mid Century Modern heavens opened and the angels sang.
The hunt only took two years. In the end, patience won.
Hacked it all together with two 2x4's, four big bolts, and careful on-center measuring.
If you can't find an Ikea Gidea, have no fear. The tabletop is easy to fabricate. Any countertop shop can cut and laminate an oval. So. The base is the key.
Make sure your tabletop isn't too big for your base, or you'll be tipping dinner over on your guests. And that's likely to displease them more than the taste of your Jello mold.
As it turns out, the 93" Gidea is perfect for the 36" Burke oval base. No tipping has occurred.
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What I bake today defies description. The recipe says it's a biscuit, but I'm not really sure whether it can be called just that. A quick bread that gets its puff power from a triple whammy of baking powder and baking soda and yeast, it ensures a texture that reaches celestial heights. Crispy edges give way to a pillow-y middle whose crumb all but threatens to collapse in its tenderness. Not as flaky as the biscuits I usually make, there's a yeasty aroma similar to that of freshly-baked bread which makes me think that I'm eating a brioche but it's much too soft. This baked good's supple interior is so fragile that it crumbles under a smear of guava jam, so I dribble some honey over it instead, the viscous liquid glimmering in the morning sun.
So flummoxed am I at what to call this morning treat that I ask my Bin what he thinks. He takes two bites and is silent for a moment. Is it a cake? A cake-bread? A biscuit or a scone? I murmur, still trying to decide for myself. I know, he replies with finality. It's a cross between a biscuit and a cake.
Although a post about biscuits is nowhere to be found on this site, I make them almost weekly. The difference between a biscuit and a scone is that a biscuit is usually devoid of any add-ins, and it has a lot less sugar than a scone. Biscuits are terrific with hot ham or fried chicken with lots of gravy, dropped over fruit cobblers, and eaten with chicken pastel (aka chicken pot pie). Scones on the other hand, are not generally served with meals but are characteristically an afternoon snack paired with a piping hot beverage of choice. And no, scones are NEVER hard and tough, despite what's being proffered as scones in the local coffee shops.
A more in-depth post about the biscuits I bake is in the offing, but for now, content yourself with this one. This biscuit recipe is infinitely more tedious than any other biscuit recipe I've tried, but if you're up for a weekend morning project, then try this one. Nancy Silverton is big on long waiting periods, and I have little patience for that so early in the morning. Okay, I'm an impatient person period so I've cut short those waiting times and freely adapted the following recipe to suit my taste and temperament. Have at it!
The Biscuit That Thinks It's A Cake
Adapted from Nancy Silverton's recipe, Michelle's Southern Sweet Biscuits from her book, Pastries from the La Brea Bakery
2 tsp instant or active dry yeast
½ tsp white sugar
2/3 cup buttermilk (or 2 tsp white vinegar + enough whole milk to equal 2/3 cup liquid)
¼ cup AP flour
1 cup cake flour
1 cup AP flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 cup cold butter, cubed
Fresh nutmeg (available at Spices & Flavours and at Indian groceries. You can also use dried nutmeg).
Melted butter for brushing tops of biscuits
White sugar
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast, sugar, ¼ cup of AP flour, and then pour the buttermilk over all. Wait one minute to soften the yeast and then mix with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap or a plate and wait 15 (max 30) minutes, or until tiny bubbles appear on the surface. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade (you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), combine the cake and AP flours, salt, leaveners, and process on low to mix. Add the butter all at once, pulsing a few times. Depending on how cold (or warm) your butter was, the dough will be pale yellow and pasty or mealy.
Transfer the dough to a large, deep bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir lightly with a rubber spatula. If the dough seems too wet to be cut into rounds, then add some more AP flour, up to ½ cup more. The mixture will be very soft.
Flour your hands and turn the dough out onto a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat. Gently but quickly knead the dough until it comes together, about 5-8 turns. Use a light hand or else you'll risk toughening your biscuits. Roll or pat the dough to a 1-inch thickness. Using a drinking glass or a 3-inch diameter cookie cutter, cut out circles. Cut as closely as possible and keep the trimmings intact.
Gather the scraps, patting and pressing them back together, and cut out the remaining biscuits. These second batch biscuits will not be as tender as your initial batch but they'll still be good nevertheless.
Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter (this will also help them color nicely). Sprinkle the tops with cinnamon, followed by some white sugar. Muscovado sugar would also be a good addition or alternative, and if you have coarse or decorating sugar, then all the better.
Bake the biscuits for about 18-20 minutes, until lightly browned. They'll still be soft, but their edges will be set. Let rest for about 5 minutes, then serve immediately.


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The name of the organization is the North American Society for Comparative Endocrinology (abbreviated NASCE; also known as La Societé Nord-Americaine d'Endocrinologie Comparée; La Sociedad Norteamericana de Endocrinologia Comparada). The purpose of the NASCE is to promote the comparative study of hormones and hormone action. This includes topics in evolutionary, environmental (including endocrine disrupters), general and biomedical endocrinology/neuroendocrinology. The NASCE will foster the study and conservation of diverse species, and of non-traditional animal model systems (i.e., invertebrate and vertebrate) to elucidate basic mechanisms of hormone action, the evolution of animal endocrine systems, and factors affecting the health of human and wildlife populations. Through our meetings and symposia, and participation in meetings of sister societies we will facilitate the exchange of ideas and collaborations among scientists worldwide, and encourage and foster career development of our junior members.
Although currently constituted of North American countries, the Society may in the future include countries in South America, at which time it will be renamed the Pan-American Society for Comparative Endocrinology (PASCE). At that time the bylaws will be modified accordingly.


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Honda says the strong fuel vapors are caused by excess fuel building up in the oil pan. The issue appears to be particularly bad in cold-weather climates. In a letter to consumers, Honda impressively skirted blame by placing it on the drivers.
Ever since switching to the 1.5L "Earth Dreams" engine, the newest generation of Honda CR-Vs stinks in the most literal way.
High oil levels and an inability to properly properly burn off contaminates has led to serious allegations of gas smells inside the cabin that are so strong, they're making people sick. Considering the "Earth Dreams" engine is also known for shaking so bad it makes riders nauseous, the new CR-Vs sound like a real joy to ride in.
Excess Fuel Build Up in the Oil Pan
Honda says the vapors are caused by excess fuel building up in the oil pan. The issue appears to be particularly bad in cold-weather climates. In a letter to consumers, Honda impressively skirted blame by placing it on the drivers. They even patted themselves on the back in the process, saying the problem is likely due to an engine that is too efficient.
With minimal wasted heat your engine can develop condensation and excess fuel vapors than combustion if not driven in a manner that allows the engines to fully reach operating temperature which would normally burn off the contaminates.
Honda, you're the greatest ❤ _swoon_.
Now, to be fair they have a point in that lots of short driving trips are bad for everything from the battery to the engine. Longer trips with higher engine revolutions help evaporate and eliminate the contaminates in the engine.
However, the Earth Dreams engine seems to have an unusually high amount of un-combusted fuel collecting in the oil pan.
What the high oil levels will and won't do
- It will cause strong, sickening odors in the cabin that cause headaches, dizziness, and upper respiratory concerns.
- It will trigger the check engine warning light if the oil level rises 21mm about the dipstick limit.
- It won't create abnormal engine wear or damage to your vehicle.
In other words, your engine will be fine. You? Not so much.
Lawsuits Concerning Gas Smells Inside the CR-V
In September 2016, an Illinois CR-V owner sued Honda for dangerous fuel odors that were apparent within a few days of purchasing their 2016 CR-V.
"[the smell] wouldn't go away no matter how fast the SUV was traveling. A trip to the dealership allegedly didn't help because the dealer didn't do anything to the SUV, although an employee allegedly admitted other CR-V owners had complained about the same problem."
The plaintiffs in the case, Beehler et al, v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., want the gas smell problem covered under warranty.
Another gas smells lawsuit popped up in May of 2017 for owners of the 2015-2017 model years.
According to the plaintiffs, Honda deceived them with national marketing campaigns promoting the SUVs as reliable and safe, misleading the plaintiffs to buy vehicles that in fact make people too sick to drive.
The complaints are much the same as the first lawsuit: gas smells show up early, Honda refuses to fix the problem under warranty, owners complain about medical problems from the fumes.
The case, Carol Miles et al, v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc. accuses Honda of breaching warranties and consumer fraud laws.
Did Honda Figure it Out?
Complaints about the problem became so widespread in northern China that Honda planned on a series of recalls to update the CR-V's gasoline injection software, specifically:
- Adjusting the ignition timing and speed of the engines
- Updating the fuel injection timing to burn off more of the excess fuel
- In addition to the recalls, Honda planned on extending the warranty to 6 years.
The recalls, however, were deemed insufficient by a consumer watchdog group in China. Until Honda can come up with a more comprehensive plan, sales of new CR-Vs have been halted.
Honda's tips for reducing fuel vapors
- Limit extended idling periods
- Avoid multiple, short trips. Go on longer trips to create higher engine revolutions which help proper evaporation of
- Use a block heater
- Drive in a lower gear, especially to start, to cause the engine to heat up faster


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Apple's 'Hey Siri' Event Roundup: iPad Pro, Apple TV, iPhone 6s Upgrade, And More
Apple had done a pretty good job marketing its 'Hey Siri' event. The hype created was distributed amongst many hardware and software announcements. Nonetheless, the event was one of the biggest in Apple's history since a lot of things were said to be announced, and so they did. Ranging from Apple's latest flagship smartphone to the larger iPad Pro, the details and feature enhancements are quite extensive.
In this post, we are acquainting you guys on Apple's 'Hey Siri' event and our account contains everything that Apple has announced and released so far.
The Complete Guide To Apple's 'Hey Siri' Event
So let's take a step back and relax, the wait is over and the details are down. Scroll down for an overview of Apple's 'Hey Siri' event.
iPhone 6s
The iPhone 6s was one of the most hyped devices in the event. It features the well awaited 3D Touch display that combines with Apple's latest iOS 9 operating system. The rear camera has been bumped up to a 12 megapixel sensor along with other internal enhancements to make images more vivid. The front FaceTime HD camera is a 5 megapixel sensor with a cool new screen trick instead of a flash. Internally, the device is packed with Apple's A9 SoC that boasts an enormous power to get your tasks done with ease. Read more here.
iPhone 6s Plus
The iPhone 6s Plus was launched alongside the iPhone 6s and holds similar specs in terms of design and performance apart from the bigger screen real estate. Both iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are using the 7000 series aluminium which is three times more strong than the previous generation iPhone 6 Plus aluminium. Do take note that it's implanted with an Ion-X glass and not Sapphire. Along with this, a new Rose Gold color is also available for both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The base model comes with 16GB of storage capacity, same as last year. It also features the same 3D Touch display as its smaller counterpart.
iPad Pro
The 12.9-Inch iPad Pro has finally arrived. The bigger iPad Pro is aimed for business markets along with education, entertainment and creativity. The iPad Pro holds more pixels than a 15-inch MacBook Pro at 2732×2048. It features an 8-megapixel rear iSight camera and four speaker outlets that produce greater sound, probably more than any other tablet in the market. It does come with accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard (sold separately). The accessories integrate well with the iPad Pro and provides a cool new interaction method for users. It is 6.9mm thick compared to iPad Air 2's 6.1mm thickness and weights only 1.57 pounds. The iPad Pro will ship with iOS 9 which is optimized for the big screen. The base model with a 32GB storage space comes at $799. The pre-orders for the iPad Pro will begin in October while shipping will start in November.
iPad Mini 4
The iPad Mini 4 has been re-crafted with the iPad Air 2 in mind. The specifications of the former have been bumped up to the level of iPad Air 2. It is powered by an A8X chip, capable of achieving frequencies of up to 1.5GHz. The rear facing camera is an 8-megapixel sensor while the front FaceTime camera is 1.2-megapixel. It will be shipped with Apple's latest operating system, iOS 9. It will start shipping at a base price of $339.
Apple TV 2015
After a long wait, Apple has finally decided to upgrade its Apple TV 2015. It comes with a revolutionary remote control with a touch pad built at the upper side. If the remote is turned sideways, it becomes a controller. Apple pronounced its operating system as tvOS. Apple TV features a much cleaner UI and the clutter of channels and networks have been removed for a much more comfortable experience. It has a built-in Siri that can assist you with all sorts of functionality. In terms of power, it has been bumped with an A8 chipset that can handle iOS gaming on a larger display quite well.
iPhone Upgrade Program
Alongside the announcement of various devices, Apple also announced its 'iPhone Upgrade Program'. For those who are not familiar with the program, it is an easy way of upgrading your old iPhone to the very latest iPhone. You will first pick your favorite iPhone and forego a certain amount depending on the model. The cost can be spread to either 12 or 24 months, according to your preference. The details for specific models and their pricing is listed in the image below. It's an easy method introduced by Apple to help users upgrade their iPhones every year.
Apple has launched a set of accessories for a lot of its devices in the event. Ranging from Apple Watch Bands to the silicon and leather cases for the iPhone, Apple has done an amazing job. The accessories related to the iPad Pro are an Apple Pencil as well as a Smart Keyboard. Both of these contribute in the creativity and productivity derived from the larger iPad. Apple has announced new Apple Watch Bands from Hermes and introduced new colors for the Sports Bands. The price for Hermes Watch Bands is unconfirmed at this point, it will be updated as soon as it's out.
A little in the software department, Apple has revealed the launch dates of its operating systems. The iOS 9 and WatchOS 2 will be released on the 16th of this month while OS X El Capitan will be shipped on the 30th. Other than this, Apple has made Golden Master builds for iOS 9 and WatchOS 2 available to developers today. The Golden Master build for OS X was also released, pulled back for an unknown reason, and then was made available again.
It has been a wonderful year for Apple and probably the forthcoming one will be off the charts as well. These are all the details of the announcements at Apple's 'Hey Siri' event. Apple has kicked off things quite swiftly in the event. Let us know how you feel about these products.


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Breeders Theater returns with 'Blood Pudding' at Beach Park Auditorium
South King County's funniest live theater group returns from the dead with the Halloween-themed production of 'Blood Pudding,' which opened Friday night (Oct. 25) at Beach Park Auditorium.
The show is a satire on vampires and big business, written by T.M. Sell and directed by J Howard Boyd.
BT took two years off after the closure of its previous home, E.B. Foote Winery.
Here's the synopsis:
At a failing manufacturing company, the board of directors hires a new CEO, who happens to be from Romania.
Is she a vampire, or just another executive with a plan?
The show features local actors Steven Davis, Erica McAdams-Roth, Martin J. Mackenzie, Daniel Vogt, Amanda Rae, Amber Rack, Steve Coffey, Adrienne Grieco, Kate Moyer, Lauren Scoville, and Matt Johnson.
Performances continue tonight – Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.
All performances are at the Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium, 22030 Cliff Ave. S. Doors open half an hour before performance time.
Visit www.brownpapertickets.com to get your BT tickets!
Or, buy them direct in Des Moines:
Des Moines Field House Recreation Office
M- F, 8am -6pm
1000 S. 220th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
Credit Card sales over the phone:
M- F, 8am -6pm
Still only $20!
Wine is available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Des Moines Beach Park Restoration project.


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We have blogged before about the rising amount of 'Not Provided' entries listed in the Organic Keywords data in Google Analytics, which is data withheld when people search while logged in to Google. The Search Engine has always intended to step up this protection, so it was inevitable that we would get to this point.
Yesterday Google redirected all non-signed in users to their secure page (https if you're technical and interested) which means all users' searches are now hidden. Other browsers have been following suit, so it won't be long before all organic keyword data will be replaced with 'not provided' in GA. You can see the fast steep climb in the last day or so here: http://www.notprovidedcount.com
Google has made a statement that this is being done for users safety when searching, and protection. Nothing has been said yet about the gaps it will leave in website-owners and SEO information.
But as a great Hitch Hiking tome advises, DON'T PANIC. Although this is a pretty major change, it's not the end of the world, and organic keyword work will simply have to be done in other (more time consuming and less accurate) ways. To get you started, this article published in February outlines some of the best other techniques to keep track of what kind of keywords are working for your site: http://blog.kissmetrics.com/unlock-keyword-not-provided/
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Luxetips Beauty! Soothe.com: The Uber of Massages: So Luxe!
Hello Divas!
The only thing that matters right now is this moment. Live in the present! The past is gone and the future is not promised.
Divas I am so excited to tell you about a new on-demand massage service that is all the rage!
Soothe.com is revolutionizing the massage world by providing affordable, professional and custom massage service to the masses. Soothe is the world's largest and fastest-growing on-demand massage company and app, dedicated to bringing the healing power of massage to their clients' home, office, or hotel in as little as an hour.
Since its inception in 2013, Soothe has launched in 22 major cities, and has plans to launch in 20 more before the end of 2016.
All Soothe.com massage therapists are totally vetted with background checks, work experience and recommendations to ensure customers are receiving 100% professional and quality massage therapists.
The way the site or app works is simple: You simply go to the website and choose a date and time. You can book a massage within the next hour if you like!
After you book a time and a date, you are then prompted to choose what type of massage you would like. You can choose between swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, pre-natal and couples massage.
Next you can choose if you would like a female or male massage therapist.
Lastly, you choose whether you want a 60 minute, 90 minute or 120 minute massage. Prices of each massage depend on which market you are in, but here in Atlanta, a 60 minute massage is $99, 90 minutes is $139 and a 120 minute massage is $169. A couples massage is $198 for 60 minutes.
The absolute best feature of soothe.com is that all tips are included in the one price. So when the therapists arrives, the customer does not have to worry about the need to have cash for a tip. Love it!
I ordered a couple's massage for my boyfriend and I and the experience exceeded our expectations.
Our therapists showed up 10 minutes before the scheduled time to set up their tables, sheets and blankets. They also gave us time to set the right atmosphere. We lit our candles and chose relaxing music for our couple's massage.
My therapist Jared was excellent! He asked me what areas on my body were causing me discomfort or issues. I told him and he made sure to work on those areas first, giving them the extra attention they needed. My massage was exactly what I needed after a long week of grueling work.
My boyfriend's therapist Hannah also inquired about his tense areas before beginning his massage. She worked on those areas and was very mindful of his comfort level.
We both enjoyed our massages and after they were done we felt very relaxed and zen. It was an excellent way to spend the evening.
Soothe currently serves the following cities and regions: Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Jose, Scottsdale, Seattle, Vancouver (British Columbia), and Washington D.C. So fab!
To book your massage, go to www.soothe.com or download the free Sooth app in the app store today.
18 Responses to "Luxetips Beauty! Soothe.com: The Uber of Massages: So Luxe!"
Robin Masshole Mommy May 17, 2016 at 7:27 am
I haven't had a massages in ages. I am sooo overdue for another one 🙂
This is amazing. I would LOVE it if they came to the Orlando area. I'm going to Minneapolis next month so I'm hoping they will come to my hotel room!! SWEET!
Soothe.com sounds like an amazing service! I love that you can book around your schedule so easily!
I love a good massage, but I hate having to try to get an appointment. I love the idea that my appointment is always when I want it.
Catherine Sargent May 17, 2016 at 3:11 pm
This sounds like a wonderful service. I hope they expand to my area. I could use a massage,
There have been numerous occasions where I could have used a spur of the moment massage. I love that this service brings a therapist directly to you.
Soothe sounds like an incredible service! I'm glad you guys had such a great experience with it!
I am on the fence about massages. I do get them from time to time, at my chiropractors office. Which are pretty relaxing, but I always get weird about strangers touching me , so I stick to the same person.
A couples massage sounds heavenly! It sounds like they really listen to their customers needs and make sure they provide the best service possible!
I've never heard of Soothe massage. I love the idea of this too. I'll have to see if it is in my area.
That sounds like such an amazing service! I could seriously go for a little pampering, and making it so convenient means it will actually happen.
Sounds like it's worth it. I would mostly just do the massaging on my own but of course that feels pretty limited. I'll check if my place has a nearby Soothe for booking, I could use some once I get back home.
I love the luxury of the spa.
I know my husband is also a fan, especially after one of his brutal workouts.
I did this for my birthday and loved it! I'll have to order the service again.
Ann Bacciaglia May 18, 2016 at 12:06 pm
I always feel better after a massage. I will have to give Soothe.com a try.
Ryan Sales Escat May 19, 2016 at 5:35 am
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Tracey May 19, 2016 at 6:15 pm
OMG I need to see if this is offered in my area! I would be all over this service.
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Run The Jewels features in new promotion for the coming fashion season
Director Ujin Lin is back again working with our team creating the brand new look for the Prada Fall & Winter campaign. This stunning 4K film is showing off the coming trends from the Italian luxury fashion house. The soundtrack for the film consists of two Run The Jewels track – 'Sea Legs' and 'Twin Hype Back'. The tracks have been edited to create a seamless blend between the two and help elevate the film to its current form.
"The group narratives bring to life a feeling of natural elegance, where suspended youthfulness intermingles with the classic, and very new codes of the ultra-feminine."
Commercial sync by De Wolfe Music
Featuring artist: Run The Jewels tracks: 'Sea Legs' & 'Twin Hype Back'
Director: Ujin Lin
Photographer: Steven Meisel
Film Production: Art and Commerce.
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Music by: Run The Jewels.
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Typically, we see Office Web Apps Server 2013 paired with a SharePoint 2013 environment.
However, customers are free to use Office Web Apps Server 2013 with any product which can act as a WOPI (Web application Open Platform Interface) host.
This means, if customers do not want to use SharePoint 2013 to host their files, and they still want to use Office Web Apps, they can!
SharePoint 2013 uses the [wopiframe.aspx] page to communicate with Office Web Apps Server 2013. This is a SharePoint 2013 hosted page which gives the appropriate web app a place to display content.
Non-SharePoint WOPI hosts use the [view.aspx] page to display the web apps. This is an Office Web Apps Server 2013 hosted page.
If you're using SharePoint 2013, or any other file hosting solution, chances are you have a lot of files, some of which are large.
Office Web Apps Server 2013 has the ability to let you to adjust the size of Excel files displayed in the web apps. This is a farm setting called [ExcelWorkbookSizeMax]; the number displayed is in MB.
Please be aware that while the following information may resolve your issue, it is not a solution supported by Microsoft.
When adjusting the [ExcelWorkbookSizeMax] value, the settings will only apply to the [wopiframe.aspx] page. Obviously this is an issue if you are using a non-SharePoint solution which utilizes the [view.aspx] page.
We looked at this problem from a couple perspectives, and here's what we found.
1. Since we know non-SharePoint WOPI hosts call [view.aspx], rather than [wopiframe.aspx], is there a way to somehow replace [view.aspx] with [wopiframe.aspx]?
No. Through extensive testing we found there is no way to modify or replace the [view.aspx] page to force it to behave like the [wopiframe.aspx] page.
2. Are there any other modifications we can make to the Office Web Apps server to get it to display large documents?
Yes. There are modifications we can make to portions of IIS on the Office Web Apps server.
Instructions to modify IIS on the Office Web Apps server...
1. In IIS on the Office Web Apps server, you will find a number of directories under the HTTP80 site. We are looking specifically for the /oh and the /op directories.
2. Open each of these directories in explorer view and you will find a web.config file and a Settings_Service.ini file.
3. Open the Settings_Service.ini file in Notepad.
4. Add "OpenFromUrlMaxFileSizeInKBytes=(System.Int32)500000" to the end of the ini file. It should look like this...
5. Make sure to update the Settings_Service.ini file in both the /oh and /op directories.
6. Make sure the value in KB, matches the Office Web Apps farm setting in MB.
For this example, we are using 500,000 kilobytes, so the Office Web Apps farm setting would be 488 MB.
Please be aware that this size setting will apply to ALL Office document types in the web apps, not just Excel.