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Fundraising in the work-place can really bring staff together and inspire them in a common cause.
It can provide great team building activities and is a great way to motivate employees at work.
There are so many activities you can choose from and we are here to help and support you along the way. Have you considered a Bake-off or a Come Dine with Me challenge? Or how about organising a Garden Party or Sports Day? We've included a guide here to get your creative juices going. You can also sign up for one of our dedicated Corporate events here, nominate us as your Charity of the Year or organise Payroll giving through your company.
Here are some stories gathered from the fundraising journey of one of our amazing supporters, the Optionis Group.
Headquartered in Warrington, with offices across the UK, Optionis is the leading professional services provider to contractors and small businesses, specialising in accountancy, tax, and umbrella employment solutions. Each year, their employees vote for the charities they'd like to fundraise for and, in 2018, Alder Hey Children's Charity was chosen, with the money raised going towards our new Alder Centre.
Optionis have managed to secure match funding for their fundraising target of £5,000, meaning that Alder Hey Children's Charity will receive an incredible £10,000. As well as smaller fundraising events, Optionis set its employees two Charity Challenges to help reach this target – a 50-mile bike ride and then various Tough Mudder events across the county. As you can read from the stories below, everyone has been working hard to reach their target!
Office to Office Bike Ride
After months of preparation and training, 23 cyclists took part in the Optionis Office to Office bike ride and crossed the finish line in Blackpool, after cycling over 50 miles from the Warrington HQ office.
The team set off from Optionis HQ at 7:45am and by 1.30pm they'd crossed the finish line at their Nixon Williams office in Blackpool. They were met by the cheers and encouragement of their colleagues…and there may have been a celebratory glass of fizz involved as well.
The challenge was one of Optionis' main fundraising initiatives this year. Each participant was tasked with raising £100 each to contribute to the overall target of £5,000 for Alder Hey Children's Charity.
Tough Mudder
It's been months of teamwork, training and endurance as colleagues across the Optionis Group tackled miles of muddy obstacle courses to raise money for the Alder Centre.
The last of the Tough Mudder events took place on 22nd September, as teams from Optionis' Hemel Hempstead and Reading offices got stuck in and completed their challenge.
There has been an incredible response to the Optionis Charity Challenges, and over 60 people have taken on Tough Mudder events across the country, including teams from Warrington, Blackpool, Manchester, Hemel Hempstead and Reading. Everyone taking part was tasked with raising £100 each and, as you can see from the photos, they clearly enjoyed themselves (even with all the mud!).
Bring your Dog to Work Day
In June, the Optionis offices welcomed new team members in the form of some canine friends to mark National Bring Your Dog to Work Day.
Employees brought their beloved pets to work with them, getting into the Friday spirit and raising money for charity.
Pugs, Cockapoos, Boxers, Spaniels, Labradors, Staffies, Chihuahuas… you name it, they made an appearance. There was barking and a lot of running around as over 35 furry friends made an appearance in the company's offices across the country, including Hemel, Warrington, Poole, Blackpool, Manchester and Reading.
With a £5 donation to the Optionis corporate charities for each dog, they raised nearly £100 for Alder Hey Children's Charity.
Great Optionis Bake Off
The Great Optionis Bake Off in May revealed some hidden culinary talent amongst the Optionis Group. From cheesecake to caramel drip cake and mousse to muffins, the Optionis bakers donned their aprons and dug out their secret recipes in a bid to produce a winning Show Stopper.
The Warrington, Blackpool, Manchester and Edinburgh offices all got involved in the competition, which was held to raise money – and to have a bit of fun (and cake) along the way.
Once judging had taken place the treats went on sale for a donation – after all, who doesn't love slice of cake on a Friday? Thanks to the £1 entry fee from the bakers, and the generous donations, Optionis managed to raise over £130!
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The Blind Shot Podcast's first remote episode! A brief update from the North Carolina Sand Hills after day one of the Sanity Break.
The golf course at Mid Pines Golf Club is everything that I remembered, everything that I had hoped it would be. After walking 36 holes in one afternoon, I am sneaking up on that good tired that one feels after accomplishing some goal that seemed unattainable before the journey began.
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American Culture lecturer John U. Bacon spoke to some of his former hockey players, students and faculty last night about his journey as a teacher, writer and hockey coach and his experiences working with legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler.
Bacon's talk last night "What I learned — Despite My Efforts" was Bacon's "ideal last lecture," which he got the chance to present as the winner of the 19th annual Golden Apple Award.
The award recognizes outstanding University faculty and is given by the student group Students Honoring Outstanding University Teaching.
Three former winners of the Golden Apple Award were in the crowd, including Prof. Ralph Williams, who taught Bacon when he attended the University from 1982 to 1986.
Bacon, who taught "History of College Athletics" and "The Rise and Fall of the American Sportswriter" last semester, said during the speech that he felt humbled to be grouped with the former award winners.
"I am stunned," he said. "I had three former winners of this award as professors when I was a student, and to be considered the same as them, even for if only for a night, is an honor."
Though he was honored for his accomplishments, Bacon spent much of the lecture recounting what he has learned from his failures.
He joked about his previous struggles with teaching on many occasions, and often used sports analogies to explain his points.
"This is my first teaching job!" Bacon said. "You have given your award to someone who is one for seven on teaching jobs, I am batting .143! But in life, batting average doesn't count, only runs."
Bacon said that he first got into teaching because of a passion for the craft. He encouraged students to do the same and follow their interests.
"If you hate what you do, it will never be enough, never enough money, never enough awards," he said. "Do you think when I started teaching I was worried about a Golden Apple Award?"
In addition to discussing his teaching experience, Bacon also relayed stories from his relationship with Bo Schembechler. Bacon co-wrote a book with the legendary coach called "Bo's Lasting Lessons."
During his speech, Bacon also emphasized the importance of maintaining human connections.
"The problem when we look to the future is that we overestimate technology and underestimate the human element," he said. "Why do you think people still go to the bar, or the movie theater? People need other people, we want to laugh together and we want to cry together."
LSA senior Bryan Kerry, who is currently one of Bacon's students, said he generally takes a lot from Bacon's lectures and last night was no exception.
"He is a great speaker, it is a really fun class," he said. "I took a lot out of the class about Michigan sports and about life."
Engineering junior Shou Suzuki, who played hockey for Bacon at Ann Arbor Huron High School, said Bacon's talents extend beyond the classroom.
"He is an excellent person, a great motivator, the type of person who makes you have a dream," he said.
LSA sophomore Avery Robinson said he had heard about Bacon's lecturing abilities long before he came to the University.
"My brother told me he was a wonderful professor, so I figured I would check it out," he said.
Following his speech, Bacon received a standing ovation. Just before the thunderous applause, Bacon related his hopes for the future.
"I can't wait to see what we do next!" he said.


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Website Translation Can Affect Corporate Image
August 24, 2015
In this era of globalization, a growing number of Japanese corporate websites have pages in other languages, mainly English and Chinese. Depending on their circumstances, some also have pages in Korean, French or other languages. Having nothing but a Japanese-language website may even give the impression that a company is behind the times.
So, is it enough to simply translate the existing Japanese website? Let's take a closer look at the importance of website translation, which can have an impact on corporate and product image.
Multilingual Websites: Why Do We Need Them?
A multilingual website is a must for businesses tapping into overseas markets. Consider the example of a long-established Japanese ryokan (Japanese style inn). To attract overseas guests, in addition to Japanese it needs an English-language website, with room information as a bare minimum. A reservations page and information about the ryokan's history and the house specialties would make it even better. It doesn't matter how popular the place is: having a website only in Japanese suggests that foreign guests aren't welcome.
In the Spotlight: Community Interpreters Helping Foreign Visitors in Tourist Sites
August 17, 2015
Thanks to the Visit Japan campaign aimed at increasing international visitors to Japan and the COOL JAPAN strategy, the inflow of non-business foreign visitors is growing. While business persons can usually rely on interpreters to assist them with their communication needs, tourists are left to their own devices. Yet getting around in a country where you do not speak the language can be more challenging than you may think.
To help visitors in need of support, an increasing number of popular international tourist sites and attractions in Japan have started to provide "community interpreters." Let's take a close look at the work of community interpreters, who are quite literally saviors for the non-Japanese speaking visitors.
What Does a Community Interpreter Do?
Unlike business interpreters, community interpreters provide support to foreign visitors in all aspects of life, including everyday issues. When the visitor gets sick, for instance, or needs information on Japanese culture or is unable to eat certain types of food for religious reasons, the community interpreter is there to help. With long-term visitors, they may assist with the paperwork at public offices and provide support with housing, employment, and education . As you can see, community interpreting is a work encompassing a very broad range of fields.
Creating a Japan Boom with the Help of a Localization Subsidy Program
August 10, 2015
The government's COOL JAPAN strategy and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are helping to promote the wonderful aspects of Japanese culture and technology to the rest of the world. The spotlight isn't just on industrial products but everything from Japanese food, lifestyle and fashion to traditional artifacts.
Localizing Japanese culture or Japanese media contents for international markets takes much money and know-how. This article will focus on the program that offers a solution to such needs: the Government Subsidy for the Localization & Promotion of Japanese Visual Media (J-LOP).
What is the Government Subsidy for the Localization & Promotion of Japanese Visual Media (J-LOP)?
The Government Subsidy for the Localization & Promotion of Japanese Visual Media (J-LOP) is a program that aims to raise international awareness about Japanese media contents by helping to fund localization and promotion activities. The subsidy supports the localization projects of, among others, videos, films, anime, TV programs, and digital comics produced for the Japanese market. Specifically, it will cover up to 50% of the approved expenses for activities that include subtitling, dubbing and translation; research on various rights in the target markets; and legal expenses associated with international agreements.
Number of Malaysian Tourists Increases Following Visa Policy Relaxation: Learn Some Interesting Facts about the Malay Language!
August 3, 2015
Overseas tourist arrivals to Japan have been growing. The number of travelers from Malaysia, in particular, is rising sharply, with 120 thousand Malaysians having visited Japan in 2013, up 30 percent from a year earlier. The country boasts one of the largest English-speaking populations in Asia, but its national language is Malay. It is not a familiar language to most Japanese, but in fact Malay is one of the easier languages to learn for Japanese people. The demand for the language is likely to go up, so why not take this opportunity to study some Malay?
The 40 Year Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation
The year 2013 marked the 40th anniversary of the friendship and cooperation between ASEAN and Japan. The Japanese government announced on the occasion to waive visa requirements for short-term visitors from Malaysia, a change that took effect in July 2014. The relaxed visa program is likely to have a profound impact, triggering an upsurge in the number of Malaysians visiting Japan for sightseeing and for business.
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Bray Wyatt, real name Windham Rotunda, is reportedly about to meet some real-life drama head-on after his wife filed for divorce, claiming adultery with fellow WWE personality JoJo Offerman, per Daily Mail.
Wyatt showed up at WWE's Raw event Monday night with JoJo reportedly en tow hours after the news broke:
Wyatt's wife, Samantha Rotunda, reportedly filed for divorce from their five-year marriage, and her attorney told the website they have phone records detailing "continuous contact" with Offerman.
Wyatt has reportedly requested an injunction to keep his split quiet. This was her response, per Daily Mail:
"It is a shame that the Husband would make such false claims and attempt such media gaming. Ms. Rotunda will not only prove Husband's allegation and claims are nothing more than a media ploy and endeavor to create an offense to defend his adultery and misdeeds."
According to her divorce petition, as reported by the Daily Mail, Samantha Rotunda claims Wyatt walked out on her and their two children in March.
Wyatt is 30 years old, and Offerman is 23 years old.
Wyatt is a former WWE Champion and a one-time WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion.
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The Alliance Francaise Cote Centrale runs a number of French language courses throughout the year.
Classes table: Term 4
To make it easier to find a class that suits you, we have created a new table for term 4, 2014.
See our classes page for more details and the enrolment form. You can also order classes online through the AFCC Shop.


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"When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.Matthew 6:5(NASB)
As one reads through Christ's Sermon on the Mount, it can be noticed, from start to finish, that it follows a very logical sequence where one topic flows coherently into the next.
Just as Moses laid out God's law to Israel on Mount Sinai, so we find Jesus, Israel's anointed King, presenting a comprehensive constitution of His coming kingdom which delivers a synopsis of His character and conduct - His mission and mentality.
Just as the Law was not presented as a means of salvation, neither do we find the Sermon on the Mount to announce the way to be saved, (which is by God's grace through faith). Rather, Christ's sermon was to show men the inherent sinfulness of their human nature. And so, we find the Lord Jesus presenting His expectations of a believer's relationship with God's perfect law in this important teaching.
In this section, His focus is on prayer - praying aright and the rewards that will be given to believers who pray in spirit and truth. However, He contrasts spiritual praying with the sanctimonious prayers of hypocrites: "Who love to stand and pray in the synagogues, or on street corners, so that they may be seen by men, and receive their approval."
Christ's Sermon on the Mount did not simply restate the letter of the Law, but included teachings about the spirit of the Law as well. Indeed, over many centuries, an ungodly, religious, and self-indulgent attitude had permeated the spiritual nature of the nation of Israel. Even the leaders had substituted the fear of the Lord and reverence for His holy name, with worldly excess and unrestrained extravagance.
Christ exposed their pretentious behaviour and insincerity: "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites," He taught. "They love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners," was Christ's blistering accusation, "so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you," He continued, "they have their reward in full."
These religious hypocrites loved the limelight. They deliberately positioned themselves in the public eye so they would be applauded by others for their supposed piousness. But God reads the heart, and Christ knew that the motive for their self-righteous actions was the praise of man.
"Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full," was Christ's appraisal. No doubt they received much earthly honour from their fellow men.. and may even have been held in high esteem by those who grieved for their sins - but that is all the reward that these self-righteous hypocrites will receive.
On the surface, these hypocrites appeared to be so spiritual, and yet the Lord Jesus recognised them as religious pretenders - and exposed them. He pointed out that they had received their reward already through the adoration they received from passers-by. However, there would be no heavenly reward for such deceitful behaviour.
It is easy to look back and point an accusing finger at these religious deceivers. And yet, we should all take a moment to reflect on our own lives, to ascertain whether we may be falling into some form of religious pretence.
May we live our lives as unto the Lord and not seek the passing applause of men. Let us present our lives as a living sacrifice, which is holy and acceptable to God... and let us seek to use the privileges that we have been granted by grace, wisely and biblically, through faith in Christ, for His own glory.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of prayer and how I praise and thank You that You are a God Who hears and answers the cries of Your children. Keep me low at the Cross and broken before You, and help me to walk in spirit and truth all the days of my life. Teach me to pray into Your perfect will, and not yearn for the approval of man. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN.
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Beginning in March 2014, Bell Brewery Inc.'s beer will be available in north central Pennsylvania. Durdach Brothers Inc. has been chosen to represent the Bell's brand in Bradford, Cameron, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, McKean, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union and Wyoming counties.
"This new partnership fills in a large portion of the state of Pennsylvania and we are thrilled to be able to offer our beer to fans in these additional counties," said Laura Bell, Bell's vice president.
Founded in 1938, Durdach Bros. is a family-owned distributor based in Paxinos, Penn.
"I'm very excited with the opportunity to join the Bell's distributor family here in Pennsylvania," said Rick Durdach, chief executive officer of Durdach Bros.
Bell's Brewery began in 1985 with a quest for better beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle. Since then, the brewery grown into a regional craft brewery that employs more than 200 people over a 19 state area, in addition to Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Bell's currently brew over 20 beers for distribution, as well as many other small batch beers that are served at its pub in Kalamazoo, the Eccentric Cafe.Be sure to check out our spotlight on Bell's Oberon Ale.


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Professionals conducting the assessment, rendering a diagnosis, and providing recommendations for reasonable accommodations must be qualified to do so (i.e., licensed medical practitioner).
Mobility and Upper Extremity Impairments Verification Form (PDF; opens in new window)
There are a variety of mobility and upper extremity impairments that may affect a student's academic functioning while in college. The nature of the specific mobility or upper extremity impairment and its impact on the student should be reflected in the documentation submitted to SDR by addressing the following:
- Evidence of current mobility impairment, including presenting symptoms and their duration and severity
- Symptoms of mobility impairment must interfere with or reduce the quality of functioning in the educational environment and possibly home, social, work, or other setting
- Individual's history relevant to current mobility impairment
- Individual's history of use of assistive or adaptive technology to improve or facilitate mobility
- Symptoms of mobility impairment and associated functional limitations in the academic environment and possibly other settings should warrant reasonable accommodations, which are presented in terms of a summary and recommendations (i.e., symptom and suggested reasonable accommodation to mitigate symptom)


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Izzy Stradlin: Play your (solo) music live for us
Izzy Stradlin: Play your (solo) music live for us
Why this petition matters
Dear Izzy,
We miss you on stage. Please consider playing one concert, just one show, just you and your music, all on your terms of course.
If you're happy to do more, or to tour, even better. But for now, all we're asking for is just one (solo) show. We're happy with whatever you're happy with: your venue, your backing band, no backing band, new songs, old songs, covers, anything, everything. Online or in person; live or pre-recorded; acoustic or plugged; we just want to see and hear you performing.
By signing this petition, we promise to support the show(s) in any way we can - by attending, or at least making every effort to attend, by spreading the word about the event, and by purchasing any merchandise available. We promise to continue to believe in your music, and to always be your loyal and appreciative fans.
Respectfully yours,
- Carlene Bender, on behalf of thousands of Izzy Stradlin fans
[Edited 30 July 2018 to try to make it clear that it's just Izzy we want; we're not asking for any specific band reunion, sorry if that was confusing earlier...]
[Edited June 2019 to add link to new Facebook group below]
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11 November 2011
Janey Jumper Giveaway
255 comments:
I love jumpers on little girls......I wish I could wear one as a big girl :)ReplyDelete
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wow this is such a great shaped jumper! the scallops really work. love it! thanksReplyDelete
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Forget my daughter! I want one for myself! No, seriously - the pattern is gorgeous and I know Eva (my daughter) would be ecstaticReplyDelete
I love this pattern, it's so cute. I love seeing it on Pearl. Since my kids aren't babies anymore, it's nice to see things on older girls.ReplyDelete
I love the colors you chose for the jumper. I want to try the ruffle front one as well.ReplyDelete
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I love the scallops, too! Both patterns are adorable!ReplyDelete
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such a sweet dress. and i love how you "wintered" it!ReplyDelete
This is one of my favorite interpretations of the janey jumper, I love the black and red!ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 8:13 AM
I love the scallops too!ReplyDelete
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Love how you did the solid with a pop in the middle. Most of the versions I have seen are opposite.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 8:13 AM
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- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 8:16 AM
I love it! That pattern looks like it has so many possibilities, with different fabrics.ReplyDelete
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LOVE this jumper and want to make that scalloped one!ReplyDelete
This is an adorable jumper--with so many fun options!ReplyDelete
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I'm loving the scallops too. I'm sure I'd make that version a bunch of times if I won.ReplyDelete
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Oh, what a fresh take on the jumper idea. I can see many fabric possibilities for this.ReplyDelete
This is such a darling idea. Scallops are my new obsession, too. :)ReplyDelete
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Thank you for the chance to win! I would love to make this precious jumper.ReplyDelete
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I love the scallops too...so many possibilities with the fabric peeking through!ReplyDelete
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Cute jumper! Love your choice of fabrics too. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 9:05 AM
I love the jumper!ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 9:06 AM
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I love your color/fabric combination. It seems like the possibilities are endless with this pattern. I would love to win it.ReplyDelete
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I love the jumper and it's great for 'big kids'. Thanks for the chance.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 10:06 AM
I have three girls and would love the chance to sew up a few of these!ReplyDelete
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This is way too cute! I think my gal might actually wear something like this. Hope I win!ReplyDelete
The dress (and model) are just darling! I met Lindsay at Quilt Market and she is such a sweet gal. I know her patterns will do great! I can say, I wouldn't mind getting my hands on this pattern. Thanks for the opportunity!ReplyDelete
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Darling! Love the button too!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 11:26 AM
I have never tried scallops before; at least not the sewing kind! They would be a fun challenge!ReplyDelete
Everyone of those photos of Pearl brought a smile to my face. She does look like fun.ReplyDelete
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I normally don't like black on little girls, but I love how this one turned out. It looks very sofisticated.It's a lovely pattern.ReplyDelete
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I need more scallops in my life. What an adorable jumper.ReplyDelete
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I was already *hearting* this over at Lindsay's website. Great twist you put on yours!ReplyDelete
Such a cute jumper! I have to say that her Pearls expression in the second to last photo looks very Jim Carrey-ish! Very mischievious indeed! LOL!ReplyDelete
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katy, your interpretation of this pattern is inspired! absolutely amazing.ReplyDelete
The scallops are darling, but that jumper is super cute too. I love the ease of jumpers in the summer.ReplyDelete
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I like your choice of fabric. I especially like that cute and silly niece of mine.ReplyDelete
PS I am missing you today. No particular reason. But I sure wish we lived closer. Ha! We're not even on the same continent any more.
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Very beautiful Jumper, and beautiful picsReplyDelete
This is absolutely adorable! I have a mild obsession with scallops too. Scallops Anonymous here we come!ReplyDelete
I love your version of this dress - it suits an older child much more, and black is so great on kids.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 12:42 PM
How fun it would be to make matching jumpers for my 2 girls.ReplyDelete
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pearl looks great in that sweet outfit. i love the fabrics you chose.ReplyDelete
I love this pattern! And your fabric choices are lovely.ReplyDelete
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How I wish I had girls... but I'm blessed with two adorable nieces and these jumpers would be great handmade gifts! Thanks for counting me in!ReplyDelete
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I've got 3 daughters that would love new dresses. :)ReplyDelete
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I would love make this dress for my daughter!ReplyDelete
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Love that Janey Jumper. I also like that you chose such different fabrics/colors than the original. Shows the diversity that I always forget when shopping...ReplyDelete
what a fun dress! love it!!ReplyDelete
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I love how it looks on that gorgeous girl, I'd never thought of using black for my daughter until now...ReplyDelete
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I really like your take on the jumper! j-j-s AT juno DOT comReplyDelete
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And I already follow the blog. Thanks! j-j-s AT juno DOT comReplyDelete
I have 3 boys !!! But have 3 nieces and many girl friends that would love this !!!! Count me in...On my way to the cottage blog !!! Thank you !!!ReplyDelete
Love it! The black scalloped version is very unique.ReplyDelete
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My two girlies, and two nieces need dresses out of this pattern. :)ReplyDelete
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This would be so fun! Maybe I can adjust the pattern to be my size?ReplyDelete
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I am a follower on Facebook!ReplyDelete
How cute is this? I would love to sew this cute little dress for my smallest daughter.ReplyDelete
The button is simply perfect! That's why we love sewing, right?
Lots of love from the other side of the world,
Juliane (Hamburg, Germany)
This is such a great pattern. And your version is stunning!ReplyDelete
And I follow the Cottage Mama blog...ReplyDelete
I follow the cottage mama blog and I'd absolutely die of happiness if I got those patterns! They are to-die-for-cute! :)ReplyDelete
And I'm a fan of the cottage mamma on facebook. Woo!ReplyDelete
Love this sweet jumper!ReplyDelete
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I follow CM on FB :)ReplyDelete
Oh I would love to get my hands on this pattern. So precious. I follow Cottage Home on Facebook as well. Great blog.ReplyDelete
Love love love the scalloped dress. Would love to have it.ReplyDelete
Very pretty scallops!! I agree, they're simply lovely! I'm now following The Cottage Home Blog, and I've 'Like'ed The Cottage Mama on Facebook.ReplyDelete
Your girls are so cute-even when being silly. :)ReplyDelete
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!Oh my...how beautiful. What fun it would be to make these for my granddayghters :) Thank you so much for offer such a nice give awayReplyDelete
Love the pattern. My girls would love the possibilities.ReplyDelete
I would so love to win this pattern. I am aunty janey to two little nieces so it would be such a fabulous gift for them! I love that you have used one solid fabric - it really makes the scallops pop!ReplyDelete
Cool - your children are beautiful - congrats on the new babe. Thanks for the awesome pattern give-awayReplyDelete
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I like Cottage Home on FB, too! mamalusco at ortelco.netReplyDelete
Well I love the dress... but I have to say that little girl has totally made my day, she's gorgeous and very impish with the poses and expressions.ReplyDelete
Katy, would you consider a give-a-way of Pearl? JK but she is just cute as a button.ReplyDelete
You changed the header on the blog...cute! I've been reading in Reader so I don't see the blog headers.
This would make a darling dress for our girlie girl grand-magnificent.
Good luck to everyone.
Love the scallops. Love the versitilty of the jumper. Great for any season.ReplyDelete
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I'm surprised how different your version looks than the floral print. I love seeing how a different print or fabric choice alters the look of the finished product. Thanks.ReplyDelete
I follow the Cottage Mama on Facebook.ReplyDelete
I follow the Cottage Home blog through Google Reader. Thanks!ReplyDelete
So, so cute. And I love the dress pattern too. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
I follow cottage mama.ReplyDelete
I too am a scallop lover! This dress is adorable!ReplyDelete
What a great pattern, and I love the quirky personality showing in this photo shoot.ReplyDelete
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Oh my that is too cute! The pattern is fabulous too!ReplyDelete
I love that jumper. Lots of possibilities...ReplyDelete
Following her blog now. :)ReplyDelete
Following her blog now. :)ReplyDelete
AND liked her on FB :)ReplyDelete
Love the faces of your girl.ReplyDelete
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I like the Cottage Mama on FacebookReplyDelete
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Scallops. Good enough to EAT!ReplyDelete
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I follow TheCottageHome blogReplyDelete
What a great post - your daughter's poses crack me up!ReplyDelete
I now follow the Cottage Home blog - very cute!ReplyDelete
...and I like the Cottage Mama on Facebook. Thanks for the post - always love to find cool new ideas!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness that is one of the sweetest jumpers ever. Pearl is adorable posing too:)ReplyDelete
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Darling. I LOVE it!ReplyDelete
Love this jumper!!!ReplyDelete
Great jumper for little girls and toddlers too. Your Pearl is a character!ReplyDelete
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How the world puts on their footwear has been changed forever. We now get a better look at one of the most anticipated sneakers of the year.
Last week Nike unveiled their new GO FlyEase release. The shoe is a true gamechanger as it allows you to wear it hands-free as it has a patent-pending bi-stable hinge and midsole tensioner. According to the formal press release the apparel giant came up with the idea via one of their biggest fans. In 2012, Matthew Walzer, a 16-year-old with Cerebral Palsy, contacted Nike stating that his dream was to attend college without having to ask anyone to tie his shoes. "At 16 years old, I am able to completely dress myself, but my parents still have to tie my shoes. As a teenager who is striving to become totally self-sufficient, I find this extremely frustrating and, at times, embarrassing," he wrote.
His letter inspired Tobie Hatfield, Senior Direct of Innovation, to make a shoe that would allow Matthew and others with disabilities to put their sneakers on independently. Later that year he delivered the teenager a pair to test but the shoe continued to be worked on up until 2020. While the unveiling was well received we only got one look at the GO FlyEase (white / Celestine Blue / Volt)
According to Nike it will available in two more colorways including a black / Anthracite / Race Blue and a black / Dynamic Turquoise / Hyper Crimson. The Nike GO FlyEase is available initially via invite for select Nike Members, with broader consumer availability planned for later this year. You can get more of the vibes behind the design below.
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NEW YORK — Heavy volume contributed to technical problems and delays that plagued the rollout Tuesday of the online insurance markets at the heart of President Obama's health care law, according to state and federal officials, who were watching closely for clues to how well the system will work and how many people will take advantage of it.
Many people who tried to compare plans and shop for coverage at healthcare.gov, the federally run exchange that serves as the marketplace for residents of most states, met with messages citing high traffic and advising, "Please wait here until we send you to the login page," or "The system is down at the moment." A state-run exchange in Maryland also posted a message saying it was "experiencing connectivity issues" and asking visitors to try again later.
Speaking at the White House, Obama said that more than 1 million people had visited the federal site by 7 a.m., more than five times as much traffic as experienced by Medicare's website. He said his administration would fix technical problems and adjust to "this demand that exceeds anything that we had expected."
States that operate their own enrollment sites reported widely varying levels of traffic, but most said the systems were working, though with some problems caused by having more people than expected go to the exchanges.
In the first few hours that their exchanges were operating, New York state's reported 2 million visits, Kentucky's 24,000, Illinois' more than 62,000, and Connecticut's 14,000. Most of those people were browsing and comparing options; the numbers attempting to enroll in an insurance plan were far smaller, and there were more problems reported with that process.
The administration has stressed that consumers could also phone call centers or go in person to social service agencies, which can be found at localhelp.healthcare.gov, that have been designated as "navigators" to help people through the process. But those systems also stumbled out of the gate, dependent on the same computer systems used by people who went online.
It was unclear to what degree problems with the federal websites were due to the kind of technical hurdles that supporters of the program had warned about and that opponents had predicted would demonstrate its unwieldiness. Federal officials conceded Tuesday that even if volume were low, computer problems would be making it hard for people to shop, compare prices, and enroll.
Some cybersecurity efforts raised the possibility that the system had been hit by a "denial of service" attack, in which people use linked networks of computers to cause a system to crash by flooding it with traffic.
Tuesday also brought a partial shutdown of the federal government, after the Republican majority in the House said it would pass a bill financing continued operation of the government only if that bill also eliminated money for the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, or delayed its being put into effect for a year. The House has voted more than 40 times to undo all or part of the law, which was passed in 2010.
But the shutdown did idle some federal employees who had been promoting the expansion of coverage. A White House spokeswoman, contacted about snags in the rollout, said, "Due to the lapse in appropriations, I am not in the office and am not available to answer your message."
Insurance bought through the exchanges by Dec. 15 would take effect Jan. 1. The open enrollment period runs through March. The 2010 health care law calls for most Americans to have insurance. Those who go without coverage may be subject to tax penalties.
In a point repeated by officials around the country, Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois, a Democrat who supports the program, said that given the timetable, it would be a mistake to expect a lot to happen on the first day. "What we want folks to do is get educated, and then get enrolled," he said.
Despite months of feverish preparation, officials began the day unsure whether the exchanges had overcome a range of problems, including with Spanish-language versions, subsidy calculators, and programs to enroll small businesses.
Nor can officials do more than guess how many people actually will buy private coverage through the exchanges.
The stakes are immense for Obama, whose signature achievement is the 2010 law that is supposed to push the United States closer to universal health care. Defending the law in the 2012 campaign, he defeated a Republican opponent, Mitt Romney, who vowed to repeal it.
A trouble-plagued launching, accompanied by the complaints of frustrated consumers, could undermine political support for the law, while tepid participation by the uninsured could weaken its financial underpinnings, which depend on the largest possible number of people paying into the system.


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I broke down and finally bought some.
They are fantastic!
Have you had them? Do you like?
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Another Longyuan Zhenhua Vessel Order Lands on ZPMC's Desk
Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering has ordered an offshore wind installation vessel with a lifting capacity of 2,500 tonnes from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC).
The vessel – developed, designed and to be manufactured by ZPMC – is 100 meters long, 48 meters wide and has a maximum lifting capacity of 2,500 tonnes, exceeding the capacity of the Longyuan Zhenhua 3 self-propelled installation vessel.
The Longyuan Zhenhua 3 was also built for Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering, a 50-50 joint venture between ZPMC and Jiangsu Longyuan Offshore Wind Power (a unit of China Longyuan Power Group). The new vessel will be the fourth offshore wind installation vessel ZPMC will build for Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering.
At the beginning of April, Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering secured an EPC contract for the first phase of China's Guangdong Yudean Zhanjiang Wailuo offshore wind farm. The project's general EPC contractor, Guangdong Electric Power Design & Research Institute, awarded the joint venture with the engineering, procurement and construction of the offshore wind farm's monopiles and 220kV substation.
As reported today, 23 April, ZPMC has also taken the first step in developing a 4,500KJ hydraulic pile hammer for the installation of large offshore wind turbine foundations.


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Over my holiday staycation, I'm also planning some lovely crafting time, lots of couch time with Barney curled up watching holiday baking shows while sipping coffee, and preparing for some upcoming dance shows! I'm very, very excited about all of this. :) Speaking of Barney, he is the focus of my December piece for Catholic Mom. ;-)
I've also been doing a bit of planning with regards to this blog. I've been finding myself forgetting about it some weeks, in the fray of teaching and parenthood, and contemplated whether that meant that the time had come for me to cease blogging. But I ultimately decided that although daily (or currently, weekly) posts are not necessarily in the cards for me at this point in time, I want this blog to continue on.
I think what I'd like to do is plan some series in the new year, which is the type of thing that excites and inspires my creativity the most. It also keeps me accountable to not only posting with regularity, but to the spiritual goals we are trying to achieve together, a win/win! So I'm thinking:
- New Year's Resolutions and Winter Ordinary Time.
- Lent. Book club perhaps?
- Summer with the Saints.
- Liturgy of the Hours. That could work for Lent, or perhaps Summer Ordinary Time. 😀
And in addition to that, I'll post when I feel inspired to share something, which is how I think blogging works best for both author and reader. Would you agree?
What are you looking for in a blog in this post-blogosphere universe? I still think blogs have their place for avid readers, but the landscape has definitely changed. Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!


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Wright v. Klassic Kar Wash, L.L.C. et al
Filing 27
ORDER GRANTING Plf's 26 Motion for Default Judgment as set out. Judgment shall issue by separate order after the court's consideration of the Plf's motion for attorney's fees. Signed by Judge Callie V. S. Granade on 11/26/2012. (copy mailed to Dft Pete Holified on 11/27/12) (tot)
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.


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Video: Rossion Q1 Supercar based on Noble M400 built by Hi-Tec
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Video: Rossion Q1 Supercar based on Noble M400 built by Hi-Tec
Silver Ferrari FF and Red Ferrari 458 Italia - Loud Engine Revs and Flyby Sounds
The title says it all (^_^)
Silver Ferrari FF, Red Ferrari 458 Italia, supercar videos, luxury car videos, exotic car videos, hd supercar videos, engine revs, v12 engine sounds, cars and coffee, cars and coffee dallas
A Lambo Inspired Haiku:
no daewoo lanos
raging automotive bull
it sure beats walking
Powerful. Moving. Elementary? All these words come to mind after reading this poem. It's almost a certainty that my 3rd grade level literary masterpiece inspired you. You probably just retrieved your quill pen and ink from your roll top desk. Remember, only the finest parchment and the most elegantly sweeping calligraphy should be used for the fine art of haiku.
James Bond would be proud: Aston Martin DBS Convertible- Acceleration , Engine Rev, Flyby
Despite it not being silver, James Bond would be proud of this Aston Martin DBS Convertible. It sports a refined look and has a solid growl upon launch. A car like this is perfect for spring and summer for those who love exotic cars, but don't want the insane attention that often accompanies them. In this car, you can enjoy serious acceleration and wild top speeds while getting a perfect tan on the top of your head! Who could ask for more? No one. That's who. =)
Your favorite fearless blogger is back with another crescent fresh post of automotive greatness. Please enjoy this video of a modified Pontiac GTO performing a textbook burnout. Dear readers, I implore you to take notice of the ample billows of smoke emanating from the tires and the well defined black streak left behind on the pavement. This,my friends, is how a burnout should be done.
Car Crash Video - Cars and Coffee ( Dallas, Texas ) & (Texas Vanity License Plates)
I went to the Cars and Coffee event in Dallas today and captured video of a crash.
Of course, there is a very important lesson to be learned from this crash. The lesson is not, "Go slowly when leaving exotic car events, no matter how awesome and geeked you feel from spending the past 4 hours experiencing more horsepower than a mere mortal can bear ". The lesson is not, "Don't drink too much coffee while at Coffee and Cars because driving under the influence of caffeine is unsafe. The lesson to be learned from this crash is: There may be easier ways to customize your car than driving it into an access road retaining wall, but none of those methods are as quick or as attention getting!!! =)
Edit 11/8/2010 : Many people have asked, "Why did someone in the video yell 'Euphoria'?. The answer is that the car that crashed had Texas vanity license plates that read "U4EA", hence the yell of "Euphoria" when the crash happened.
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Despite a change in statutory language, the applicability of the on-sale bar to pursuing patent rights under the America Invents Act (AIA) is unchanged from prior law, said the Federal Circuit in Helsinn Healthcare S.A. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Here, the Federal Circuit held that the on-sale bar of the AIA applies to commercial sales regardless of whether the sale publicly discloses the invention.
A long time component of patent law, the on-sale bar is a limitation on the patentability of an invention. It provides that a patent cannot be obtained for an invention that was offered for sale more than a year before filing for such patent.
The AIA's on-sale bar is codified at 35 U.S.C. § 102(a):
(a) Novelty; Prior Art.—A person shall be entitled to a patent unless—
(1) the claimed invention was patented, described in a printed publication, or in public use, on sale, or otherwise available to the public before the effective filing date of the claimed invention
Pre- AIA, Section 102(b) provides:
A person shall be entitled to a patent unless –
(b) the invention was patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country or in public use or on sale in this country, more than one year prior to the date of application for patent in the United States.
Before this case, the patent community had been debating the effect of the new phrase "otherwise available to the public" on the on-sale bar to patentability.
District Court History
The district court Helsinn had held that four patents asserted against Teva were not invalid. All of the patents-in-suit are directed to a similar drug formulation. Teva asserted as a defense that the patents were unenforceable based on a purchase agreement entered into by Helsinn more than one year prior to the patents' respective earliest effective filing dates. Portions of the agreement were made public as part of a press release and a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The public portions of the agreement did not disclose the patents' claimed drug formulation. Based on their respective filing dates, one patent was subject to the AIA provisions of the on-sale bar, and the other three were subject to the pre-AIA provisions.
Well-established precedent for the on-sale bar provisions of the pre-AIA Section 102 requires that the claimed invention be: 1) on sale or part of an offer for sale, and 2) that the invention be ready for patenting, i.e., reduced to practice. The district court found that Helsinn's purchase agreement satisfied the first of these requirements for the three applications subject to the pre-AIA on-sale bar provisions. However, the court also found that, because the invention was awaiting FDA approval, it was not ready for patenting. Accordingly, the district court found that the pre-AIA on-sale bar did not render the three pre-AIA patents invalid.
Turning to the patent subject to the AIA, the district court stated that the AIA's new "on-sale bar" statutory language changed the standard for what transactions qualify as a commercial sale or offer for sale. The court cursorily stated that, under the AIA, Helsinn's purchase agreement did not create an on-sale bar to patentability because "the claimed invention itself was not disclosed." And in any case, the patent subject to the AIA on-sale bar provisions was not ready for patenting at the time the purchase agreement was executed, which remains a requirement under the AIA.
Federal Circuit Decision
The Federal Circuit reversed the district court's judgment, holding that the
asserted claims of the patents-in-suit were subject to an invalidating contract for sale prior to the critical date of January 30, 2002, and the AIA did not change the statutory meaning of "on sale" in the circumstances involved here. The asserted claims were also ready for patenting prior to the critical date.
According to the Federal Circuit, the statutory meaning of "on-sale" was not changed by the different statutory language of the AIA, at least as applied to the facts of Helsinn. The Court considered arguments from Teva and various amici that the addition of "otherwise available to the public" requires that a sale make the details of invention available to the public in order to trigger the on-sale bar. These arguments rested on the change in statutory language itself, and on floor statements made by members of Congress. The Court, however, was not persuaded. Instead, it looked to a long history of on-sale bar cases, reaching all the way back to Pennock v. Dialogue, decided by the Supreme Court in 1829, and based its reasoning on the public interests and purposes served by the patent system and the on-sale bar.
The Court also found that the "ready for patenting" standard applied by the district court also erroneous. The proper standard doesn't require regulatory approval for patentability; there was adequate evidence in the record showing that the invention was in fact ready for patenting at the time the purchase agreement was executed.
The result: all four patents asserted by Helsinn are invalid.
Lessons for Practice
The most obvious piece of advice stemming from Helsinn is also one that most practitioners provide regularly: file for patent protection as early as reasonably possible. Additionally, until the contours of the AIA on-sale bar provisions are better defined by the courts, consider whether any sale that could trigger the pre-AIA on-sale bar provisions is a sale that could trigger the AIA on-sale bar provisions.


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In the book Systemic Racism I develop the concept of a white racial frame holistically and comprehensively. Since its development in the 17th century, this racial frame has been a "master frame," a dominant framing that provides a generic meaning system for the racialized society that became the United States. The white racial frame provides the vantage point from which European American oppressors have long viewed North American society. In this racial framing, whites have combined racial stereotypes (the cognitive aspect), metaphors and interpretive concepts (the deeper cognitive aspect), images (the visual aspect), emotions (feelings), and inclinations to discriminatory action. This frame buttresses, and grows out of the material reality of racial oppression. The complex of racial hierarchy, material oppression, and the rationalizing white racial frame constitute what I term systemic racism. This white racial frame includes much more than the usual concepts we use in the study of racial matters, such as stereotyping and prejudice or discrimination.
In our book, Two Faced Racism Leslie Picca and I give many examples of the white racial frame. We collected journals from 626 white students at 28 colleges and universities in various regions. They were asked to record (for, on average, about 6-9 weeks) observations of everyday events in their lives that revealed racial issues, images, and understandings. In these relatively brief diaries these white students gave us got more than 7,500 accounts of blatantly or obviously racist commentary and actions by white friends, acquaintances, relatives, and strangers, much of it in backstage areas. In addition, about 300 students of color at these same colleges gave us another 4000 accounts of clearly racist events that happened to them and their friends or relatives.
Their everyday accounts offer many insights into how the white racial frame works today. Here, for example, is one of thousands of extended racial events from the diaries, this one about an evening party of six white students at a midwestern college. Trevor, a white student, reports on a typical evening gathering:
When any two of us are together, no racial comments or jokes are ever made. However, with the full group membership present, anti-Semitic jokes abound, as do racial slurs and vastly derogatory statements. . . . Various jokes concerning stereotypes . . . were also swapped around the gaming table, everything from "How many Hebes fit in a VW beetle?" to "Why did the Jews wander the desert for forty years?" In each case, the punch lines were offensive, even though I'm not Jewish. The answers were "One million (in the ashtray) and four (in the seats)" and "because someone dropped a quarter," respectively. These jokes degraded into a rendition of the song "Yellow," which was re-done to represent the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. It contained lines about the shadows of the people being flash burned into the walls ("and it was all yellow" as the chorus goes in the song).
There is nothing subtle about these racist performances. Trevor continues with yet more performances:
A member of the group also decided that he has the perfect idea for a Hallmark card. On the cover it would have a few kittens in a basket with ribbons and lace. On the inside it would simply say "You're a nigger." I found that incredibly offensive. Supposedly, when questioned about it, the idea of the card was to make it as offensive as humanly possible in order to make the maximal juxtaposition between warm- and ice- hearted. After a brief conversation about the cards which dealt with just how wrong they were, a small kitten was drawn on a piece of paper and handed to me with a simple, three-word message on the back. . . . Of course, no group is particularly safe from the group's scathing wit, and the people of Mexico were next to bear the brunt of the jokes. A comment was made about Mexicans driving low-riding cars so they can drive and pick lettuce at the same time. Comments were made about the influx of illegal aliens from Mexico and how fast they produce offspring.
All white male participants here are well educated. Notice the great "fun" these educated whites are having as part of this recurring social gathering. Note too the different roles played by whites in this one racialized evening. There are the protagonists performing assertively for an all-white audience. Some appear also as cheerleading assistants, with the recording student apparently acting as a passive bystander or perhaps a mild dissenter. No one, however, openly remonstrates with the active protagonists.
The contemporary white racial frame as revealed in such everyday performances has great implications. For example, these are the same educated, affluent whites that Senator Obama's presidential campaign is counting on to win the election in November, assuming he is the candidate for the Democratic Party. Clearly, only in a fake "colorblind world" can the majority of them be actually counted on to listen to their "better angels."
I welcome your thoughts and comments on this concept, which I am still developing for a new book called The White Racial Frame — and its social and political implications for today.


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Packt publishing is now organising the 2010 Open Source Awards. The winning projects will actually get a monetary prize (which I am sure will be most welcome).
I am always a little skeptical of these awards. However, I have to say that Packt really have proved themselves here: they started with the Open Source CMS Award a few years back, and they have now expanded it to several different categories.
Go and check out their web site, and make sure you nominate the projects you think should win!


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Ask the Slot Expert: Stopping the spin gives me better results9 January 2013
Dear Barbara,
Letters like yours create a real problem for me. Some people are consistently outliers, doing either better or worse than the majority of other players on a consistent basis. Their experiences seem to indicate that machines don't work in they way I describe.
Most people may have a really good or bad streak, but then their next set of results are more typical. But somebody has to be in the tail ends of the curve and some people seem to land there more than their fair share of the time. Frank Scoblete wrote about a lady who played Joker Wild video poker with a non-optimal strategy and yet consistently won money every year. You just may be one of these very lucky people.
Your assertion is that you get better results by stopping the spin. Your main evidence is that you hit for $310 in a bonus round on a "stopped" spin and you've never seen a non-stopper hit for that amount.
A $300+ payout on a $3 bet is a rare event. I'm not surprised that you haven't seen a non-stopper hit for that amount. I bet you haven't hit for that amount too frequently either.
I don't doubt that you won some significant money by stopping spins. I also don't doubt that non-stoppers have also won significant money, even if you didn't witness it. And because you think that stopping the spin improves your results, you probably stop the spin almost every time, so you give yourself very few chances to hit something big on a non-stopped spin.
You can perform the same experiment I've recommended in the past. Play 100 spins with stopping the spin and play 100 spins without stopping the spin. Keep track of the number of winning spins you have with each method. The numbers should be very close.
Let's look at your assertion from the casino's perspective. Its revenue model depends on the house edge on the games they offer. It wants games to hold the house edge and it doesn't really like players who have ways to decrease the house edge. That's why casinos are not keen on card counters at blackjack and dice controllers at craps. These players are able to decrease the house edge against them.
Casinos take countermeasures against these players. They ban or shuffle-up on card counters. They try to rattle dice controllers. There's nothing the casino can do to alter the basic game to thwart these players.
Looking at a slot machine, the casino wants it to hold its house edge. Let's say the casino has the option of ordering a machine on which stopping the spin involves some skill and does affect the results and one on which stopping the spin just reveals the already determined result for that spin. The last thing the casino wants is for players to be able to decrease the house edge, so it will order the second type of machine.
Another thing to consider is how the casino and the state can verify that the proper amount of money has been paid back to players based on the amount of money played on the machine if stopping the spin affected the results?
I never argue with success. If stopping the spin is working for you, then continue doing it.
Manufacturers could prove that stopping the spin does not affect the result of that spin. To paraphrase, the proof is in the programming.
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Mr. Spanks himself is here today!!
T: Good Morning Don thanks for joining me this morning. I hope the tea is strong enough?
D: Good morning Teresa, thanks for having me. The tea is perfect thank you. *smiles*
T: I promise for this set of questions I'm going to keep things fun and light (well light for me) so let's get started.
D:Sure, I'm ready when you are.
T: How did you start writing erotica and poetry?
D: I started writing poetry way back in High School. Back then though my poetry was quite simple and tame. Erotic poetry came much later in college, but I only began to express myself fully in the form of erotic poetry in 2004. It wasn't until a year later in 2005 that I wrote my first Erotica story, and then I went to publish my first erotica e-book in 2010.
It might also interest your readers that to date, I have about twenty published e-books under my belt.
T: Your favorite authors are thriller/suspense writers what made you go for the racier side?
D: You're quite right I love thriller/suspense, but I write Erotica mostly because it the perfect escape from the stress of everyday life. It also exposes both writer and the readers to a full bouquet of sensual pleasures both mental and physical. It feels like a first class ticket to a fantasy from the comfort of your couch.
T: How many people in your "small town" know you write erotica?
D: Oh my word! I'll have to say just a handful. They are also fellow freaks by the way. *winks*. As for the rest, I guess what they do not know wouldn't hurt their self-righteous egos. LOL
T: What intrigues you about the erotic side of writing?
D: What I find most intriguing is that through the characters, you get to explore the depth of peoples secret fantasies and sexual desires in ways that most of them would never have the courage to admit openly. Even more so is how as a writer, you learn a little more about yourself and your own hidden desires from such an exploration as well.
T: When do you write?
D: Whenever the desire to write seizes me, but mostly in the early mornings and late at night. I have been known to pen some of my most thought provoking pieces while at airports while waiting to catch flights, on board airplanes. Most often though, I do my early morning and late night writing on my couch, in the zone (Birthday suit). It's a lot easier to take cold showers that way 😉
T: What does your family think about your writing?
D: My brother thinks all my books should be made into movies, and my erotic poetry made into audio books. I don't know about the movies yet, but his dream about the audio book will soon come true.
My 17 year old son has only read my non-erotic poetry (at least that's the story he's sticking to). He thinks his daddy is a genius who should expand the scope of his writing (if only he knew the whole story). LOL
My dad and mom, well they are blissfully ignorant of the erotica aspect of my writing as well. They both think I'm a gifted poet though… Thanks folks
T: Do you create any stories from day job?
D: I might have incorporated one or two elements from my Day job in some stories, but as a rule I try not to write about people I know or tell their life's stories. Events from real life though are a different kettle of fish, those provide context for stories sometimes.
T: Is there any specific band or song that gets you in the mood… to write?
D: I'm a lover of music, all kinds of music, but of all those, R&B is my favorite kind of mood music
T: Do you do anything special for release day?
D: Yes, I hold special Release Day Parties, Taking Over with some of my awesome fellow authors.
T: If you could go back in time and have a night out with any author who would it be? Where would you go?
D: That would be dinner with Harold Robbins. We would go to a lovely restaurant in Paris, and I would try hard not to ruin dinner with a barrage of questions about how he created the story in his book STILETTO, and so much more.
T: What do you do for fun?
D: For fun I go to the movie theatre. I love movies on the big screen.
T: What part of your writing do you enjoy the most?
D: The part of my writing that I enjoy the most is creating the characters. The process of creating and fleshing out a character is so exciting. At a point such characters feel as though they are friends, acquaintances and next door neighbors even, until the book is done and you have to move on to the next project.
T: Is there any other genre you would write?
D: Yes indeed, I'd love to write Sci-Fi, and in a roundabout kind of way I have already. I have written a Sci-Fi Erotica story which was published as part of EROS, the Indie Author Challenge anthology 2015. My story is titled A Time for Justice. I would love to write more Sci-Fi in the future.
T: How quickly can you crank out a story?
D: Well that depends on a number of factors. The factors include: The story in question, whether or not I have a deadline, and also what else I have on my plate at the time. My first published e-book, Taboo Sex Gone Wild was written in a week. I have also taken as long as a whole year to complete a story. For instance my next book titled Checkmate took over a year to complete.
I suppose because I write from the heart, the story takes as long as it takes to get written. When I have to work to a deadline, of course that changes everything.
T: How do you come up with your characters?
D: Funny you should ask that, I tell my friends the joke that I have quite a number of people who reside rent-free in my head, some of these folks are very interesting characters, they make the perfect source for developing characters for my stories.
Seriously though, the stories I tell pretty much inform the characters that feature in them. Certain aspects of the personalities, idiosyncrasies and mannerisms of some folks I've met in real life also inadvertently escape into the broth of character development for my stories.
T: What comes next?
D: For me there's always something in the works. Next is the re-release of my critically acclaimed Erotic story book, CHECKMATE. All I can say for now is, it's going to be huge.
I also have a collaborative poetry project with an awesome different twist with a fellow author and poet coming in the works. Hopefully it would be out and available to our fans and readers soon.
There is also the sequel to my last book, SPANKING MY SEXY NEW BOSS, at an advance stage of completion. So you see, my hands are full and busy with goodies for my readers' enjoyment.
T: Well Don that's all I have for you today? Until next time thanks again for joining me, now get back to work and write your next book.
D: It's been an absolute delight chatting with you Teresa, thanks for having me and keep up the great work that you're doing.
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Austin dental implants are made in such a way that no one can feel the difference between the artificial and actual teeth. The good thing about dental implants is that unlike other dental treatments, it does not disturb the neighboring teeth. One reason of high dental implants cost is the extraordinary results of this treatment. Most of the people prefer to have this treatment instead of using any other treatments so increase in demand increases the dental implants cost.
What is the Dental Implants Cost?
The initial dental implants cost ranges from $1,250 to $3,000 but it also depends on your condition and the number of teeth being replaced. The average dental implants cost for one tooth ranges from $15,000 to $30,000. It is very high as compared to other teeth replacement procedures but it always gives the best result. It is a onetime coat and you do not have to come to the dentist again for the same teeth.
You can decrease the dental implants cost up to 30% by using the low-quality material for your artificial teeth or jaws but I would not suggest you to do this as it will decrease the effectiveness of this treatment. It's better to ear full cost in order to get a permanent solution to his problem. Almost 70% of the people who use poor quality tooth have to consult their dentist shortly after the treatment.
Factors Affecting the Dental Implants Cost
Dental implants cost depends on a number of factors. The most important factor is the surgeon or dentist from which you are going to have this treatment. The experienced dental surgeons have a high fee as compared to the newcomers. Moreover, the private dental clinic requires high dental implant cost as compared to the government hospitals. Following are some other factors that affect dental implants cost.
- Region / Location
- Number of Implant Placements
- Number of Implant Restoration (Teeth Replaced)
- Pre Implant Dental Work
- Post Implant and Restoration Recovery
- Dental Insurance Coverage
- Quality of material used
- Type of dental implant being used
Dental implants cost increases for the people who need to replace more than one tooth as the whole procedure becomes more difficult and complicated for the dental surgeon. Moreover, such people have to get a detailed pre-dental implant treatment that increases the overall dental implants cost. The United States is the most expensive country with respect to the dental implants cost as it requires 50% more cost than other countries.
How To Reduce Dental Implants Cost?
The members of the dental hospital or teaching staff and also their family have to bear low dental implants cost as compared to the general public. It is a benefit given to these people due to their job. Moreover, there are various dental associations that bear half of the dental implants cost of needy people. American Dental Association has enlisted all those societies that share the dental implants cost of the poor people.
Dental implants have been available for several decades. However, for most patients, they are still a relatively new concept. Are you looking for cost of dental implants and comparing quotes? Here are some important issues to keep in mind during the process.
Longevity of the Dental Implant
Do you have a missing tooth or teeth? If so, you've started searching for the cost of dental implants against other tooth replacement methods (dentures and bridges) It is important to take into consideration the longevity offered by dental implants that is not always afforded by other, more traditional methods.
Dentures and bridges are less expensive, however, their affordability can be short-lived. Because these older methods require repair and replacement every 5-10 years, they are often more expensive over time. By contrast, dental implants, when properly placed and cared for, can last a lifetime.
Jaw Bone Health
Over time, when a tooth is missing, the jaw bone deteriorates. A denture or bridge may seem to function similarly to a tooth, but underneath the surface, the damage is being done to the jaw bone and ultimately to the structure of the face. This can result in the distortion of the shape of a person's face, leading to additional cosmetic costs down the road.
Dental implants are made of titanium, which integrates with the jaw bone, strengthening your jaw and stimulating bone growth. This preserves the natural strength and quality of the mouth, lessening problems in the future.
Quality of Life
Dental implants are a long-term investment because of the quality of life they provide. A dental implant is the closest thing to a natural tooth. Dental implants allow the patient to eat the same foods he or she has always enjoyed as well as eliminates the hassle/embarrassment that is frequently caused by dentures.
Comparing Dental Implant Quotes
Dental implants are placed in several steps. When comparing quotes for the cost of dental implants, it's important to factor in the cost of each of these steps:
- Exams/office visits
- Tooth/root extraction
- Bone Grafting
- Placement of the titanium root (the "dental implant")
- Placement of the crown
- X-rays, pre/post operative care
Financing for Dental Implants
First, check with your dental insurance carrier to see what portion, if any, of dental implants they cover.
There are health care credit companies that offer no-interest and low-interest loans for medical procedures including dental implants.
Dental Implants are an investment in your health as well as your appearance. A full set of teeth makes eating a pleasure again, making it easier to eat a balanced, healthy diet. A full set of teeth also preserves the contours of the face, keeping you from looking old before your time.
Schedule Your Consultation
The best way to receive an accurate price quote is to call us and come in for a consultation, and we can give you a specific price for your case. Please call us at (512) 476-2336 to schedule your free consultation.


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Serendipity is often the starting point for documentary films and this was certainly the case with my film Semper Fi: Always Faithful. Nearly four years ago, my Co-Director Tony Hardmon and I were researching a documentary film about an innovative public health program when we met the sister of a man named Jerry Ensminger. She told us that her brother was in the process of exposing water contamination at a Marine Corps Base and she was looking for filmmakers to document it. We were skeptical but she laid out this incredible story of intrigue, heartbreak and betrayal. It piqued our interest enough that we showed up in Washington, DC two weeks later and met a gruff retired Marine on the mission of his life.
Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger was a devoted Marine for nearly 25 years. As a drill instructor he lived and breathed the "Corps" and was responsible for indoctrinating thousands of new recruits. Jerry moved to North Carolina's Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in 1975 when his wife was pregnant with their second child Janey. When Janey was six years old she was diagnosed with a rare type of leukemia. Despite countless excruciating medical procedures and a tireless desire to live, Janey succumbed to her disease when she was only nine years old. Jerry's world collapsed and he was left with the nagging question "why?" He began a relentless search for answers in 1997 upon hearing a local news story on the issue, which led to the discovery of one of the largest water contamination incidents in U.S. history.
The drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune had been highly contaminated by carcinogenic chemicals for nearly thirty years. It's estimated that nearly a million Marines and their families drank, bathed and cooked with this water between 1957 and 1987.
Semper Fi: Always Faithful follows Jerry as he fights for justice on behalf of the Marines and their families exposed to these deadly toxins. In the process, we also witness this dutiful soldier transform himself into the activist he never imagined he'd become. We felt that this was a unique opportunity to tell the story of an environmental disaster from a very personal perspective.
When we first learned about the situation at Camp Lejeune, we were surprised that the water was contaminated for such a long period of time and that the Marine Corps hadn't notified former residents of their exposure to carcinogenic toxins until 2008. When we dug deeper and learned that the United States Department of Defense is our nation's largest polluter, we knew that this was an important story with far-reaching repercussions.
This issue does not just affect military personnel and their families. At the same time that we were documenting Jerry's efforts to raise awareness about Camp Lejeune, the Department of Defense was fighting for exemptions from environmental laws and battling with regulators over the safe standards for some of the most common contaminants found in this country. There are over 130 military sites on the EPA's National Priorities List for clean-up. At some of these sites, toxins have spread from the military base into neighboring civilian communities.
While making the film, I began to see that the Department of Defense is behaving the way that most polluters behave. They often bury their head in the sand and hope that no harm comes from what they've done. I think the difference here is that we expect more from our government than from private industry.
In many ways, the story of Semper Fi: Always Faithful is a classic David and Goliath tale and it was this conflict and heroism that initially attracted us. When we began making the film we were somewhat cynical about how much one man could achieve when fighting the U.S. government. Jerry and his team have dispelled any doubts that we had. We hope the film illustrates that social change is possible especially when undertaken by relentless and determined individuals.
(Semper Fi: Always Faithful premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on Thursday April 21, 2011 and will screen three additional times during the festival.)


text: This new fence was a necessary upgrade from the old one. The old fence had rusty steel posts and worn down cattle panels, that wasn't very eye appealing. Now with this new wooden fence, it's more durable and looks like a feasible fence. Also, the 14 foot gate will be useful when some cattle get out and when liberty utilities has to work on the gas line. The new fence is great and will most likely be stands for awhile, but most of all it doesn't look like something out of Kentucky.


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I've been into makeup since I was in junior high.
Granted, that doesn't mean I've always been good at makeup, but it definitely piqued my interest early on. That said, all these years later, one area I have yet to master is applying fake eyelashes. I guess part of the reason is that I've been #blessed with naturally long lashes and have never felt like falsies served a purpose.
The other reason is that I simply just don't know how. I've watched a few tutorials here and there, and I've spent ample time in front of a mirror on a few occasions, but the end result has always been a clumpy, sticky mess. The last time I even bothered trying was a year ago, and it made me late to a friend's birthday party, with smeared eye makeup that made me look like I'd been crying all night.
I recently decided to give the ol' eyelash application process another go, after receiving a sample of Endure Beauty's Lash Essential Kit. Keep reading to find out about my experience!
The six-piece Lash Essential Kit was delivered in a black, silver confetti-filled box, complete with one pair of faux mink lashes, a pair of under eye gel therapy pads, a black makeup remover cloth, a plastic magenta application clamp and a plastic black glue wand screw. The kit total is $45.10.
The only products needed for application are the lashes, glue and clamp. I'd never seen an eyelash clamp before, so it got me curious. I've only seen people apply lashes with tweezers, which have never provided enough support for my trials.
I was immediately impressed with the appearance of the lashes. They looked perfectly groomed and quite high quality. I also was taken by the cute, sparkly plastic case they came in, which resembles a compact without a mirror.
I was alarmed at first because I scoured the brand's Instagram and website, and there were no videos I could find on how to apply the lashes. I ended up just having to operate on a whim, combining common sense with a few pointers I've recently picked up from makeup artists.
I began by snipping 1/4 off of each chunk of lashes, and then placing two lines of glue on the black, stretchy band of each chunk. I waited 30 seconds for the glue to semi-dry, then placed one of the chunks into the pink clamp. From there, I held the clamp close to my natural lash line, set the glued portion on top, and unlocked the clamp. Voila, a star is born! I followed the same process for the other chunk, and yep, just like that, my lashes brought new life to my otherwise bare eyes.
I wasn't sure if the lashes would shift or if they would come undone over time, but five hours into my workday and they were still going strong, also without irritation (a bonus). My only misstep was not applying my eyeshadow beforehand. That's one area where I wasn't sure about timing, so I decided to leave that process for later. Apparently, you're supposed to apply shadow beforehand, but I guess later tonight we'll see how everything pans out when I do things in reverse.
In my more than 2.5 decades of life, this is the best and quickest I've ever applied my own lashes. While the length of the lashes gives them away as falsies, the quality is solid, and I think once I have a whole face full of makeup with an outfit that complements the look, the lashes will blend in seamlessly.
While I absolutely wish Endure had an easy-to-find application video on their site or 'gram, luckily the clamp makes things pretty self-explanatory. I'm so glad I trimmed a bit of each lash clump and waited for the glue to dry for 30 seconds because those both played a vital role in the ease of my application.
I do think $40 is a bit steep for the kit. While the under-eye patches are an excellent addition, they aren't a necessity for fake eyelash application, nor is the cloth. The lash bands alone are $20, which I also personally think is a bit much (even though they are reusable and high quality). But if you have a particularly important occasion and want your lashes to look their best, then this is a splurge-worthy item. I wish the clamp was sold separately or just with the lashes. I would absolutely purchase a $20 set of just the two.
Overall, I'm impressed with how little effort went into my application. I completed the process straight from my desk at work and received compliments as the day went on! Fingers crossed this wasn't a fluke and that it's just as easy the next time around.
Remember when we went through our magnetic eyelash phase? Relive the experience with us HERE!


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|At the end of
the Showa era. . .
A man and a
half-yokai woman
fell in love. . .
|The man's father, however,
was enraged that his son should
let himself be possessed by a
demon, and murdered the woman.
|Soon after
the man died
as well, falling
ill due to the
shock of seeing
what his father
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The First Lady has enlisted some heavy hitters for a female anthem called "This Is For My Girls," which dropped yesterday.
Michelle Obama Suggests a New Emoji to Empower Girls
The song, written by Diane Warren, includes Zendaya, Missy Elliot, Kelly Clarkson, Lea Michele, Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monáe, Jada Grace and Chloe x Halle. Mrs. Obama doesn't sing on the track.
This Cute Photo of Barack And Michelle Obama Will Make Your Heart Melt
The song is exclusively available through iTunes, with all proceeds going to the Let Girls Learn initiative, which aims to provide access to education for 62 million girls around the world.
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