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So, it's finally here - or should I say they - the family of Apple iPads has arrived. For the first time in what was beginning to feel like an age, Steve Jobs reached into his magic hat and pulled out a completely new device for us all to marvel at, upon and about. Yes, the tablet looks hot. It was always going to. Yes, it's also desirable but it could have been a white painted plank of wood with an Apple logo burnt into it and there would still be a voice deep within everyone's soul crying out to own.
But before we get carried away any further on this Apple-powered tablet wave, just to blow the Jobs-induced high one second - is what we've seen today really that much more necessary than a trusty old iPod touch, a smaller tablet we already know? Sure, it's slinkier and more specced-up but does it make enough of a difference? Is it really worth the extra $400 and which is the one your life really needs? Let's compare the two on a few key functions and stats.
The first thing to say here is that you can read newspapers, magazines, websites, ebooks and all sorts of literature on both the touch and the iPad. The key here is, how much of that do you intend to do? The advantage, of course with the iPad is that it's got the iBook store but there's no reason to believe so far that these files aren't transferable to the smaller devices or indeed that you definitely can't access this app from the touch. After all, it is an app you find in the App Store.
Other than that it's the bigger screen size that's the major plus point. The larger display is great for getting more copy on. That said, it's not e-paper or e-ink and still uses a backlit display that'll hurt your eyes a lot more than modern eReaders. If you're really planning to use this kind of device for books, then it's only better than a laptop by virtue of not having a keyboard attached to it. Want novels and newspapers and it's probably a Kindle you're after.
What's more, there was no mention of the battery life when being used as a reader. That blaring display - even if it's LED technology - is no match for the thousands of page turns you get out of one charge of a reader.
Music Playing
If music is what you're after, then there's just no point going with the tablet - nice as it is. iTunes and Apple pods are such that ultimately they all offer the same basic functionality. They all have the dock port and, as such, you can strap them to just about any larger audio playing device you like if you want your music played through a better speaker set.
Perhaps the one advantage of the tablet is that it's got a better on-board output than the touch. There's reference to built-in speakers plural rather than just the one although confirmation is required. If so, that would be important if you want to continue listening to music on the device in a room, which doesn't have an audio set up and you also don't want to be tied to your player by heaphones cable. That might sound rather specific but think of doing the washing up or ironing or other such scenes of domestic bliss while streaming Spotify onto your device.
Also, and this is one of emotion rather than anything else, the iTunes LP feature, as released in the latest incarnation of the Apple music software, would actually work really well on the iPad. Reading all those lyrics and looking at the album art with a large flat piece of hardware in your hands is rather reminiscent of old vinyl albums. Could the iPad be the LP for the 21st century?
On the other hand, that's got to be out-weighed by the fact that you can then stick the iPod touch into your pocket and go out to work. With the tablet, you'd need a pretty capacious suit lining.
Video Playback
Obviously, both these machines can play video. Now, your initial reaction to the specs on the tablet might be that it's much better for watching video, well, actually, you'd be right but not quite as right as the knee jerk reaction might lead us to believe. Yes the tablet's screen has the advantage of being LED backlit, better resolution - 320 x 480 vs 1024 x 768 - and bigger as well, but let's just debunk some of this a little for a moment.
Bigger is only relative to how far away from your eyes you hold it. The tablet is a lot heavier than the touch and maybe not as comfortable for the length of an entire feature film. Of course, there's bound to be all sorts of stands and accessories to help out but you could always stick with the touch at around chest height instead. Perhaps not entirely practical but certainly a solution for those who're not that interested in watching video on their portable device. After all, if you're at home, you could always just switch on the TV instead and, if out an about, you might rather stick with the lighter option.
On the LED side of things you can't really mess with that. It'll have better localised dimming for a cleaner picture and it'll also be far kinder on the battery than a standard LCD. You get 10 hours use out of it, we're told. However, the better resolution doesn't necessarily make it a better display. The fact that the iPad has XGA resolution just means it's got more pixels, but then, it's a bigger screen, so it needs to have more pixels not to look rubbish. The 3.5-inch LCD on the iPod touch may only be 320 x 480 but it has a higher pixel density - 163ppi vs 132ppi - and that's what gives it the added richness.
The launch of the App Store has put a huge focus on gaming but, as good as the touch has been for the purpose with its graphics hardware and accelerometer control, there has always been something missing in terms of using your thumbs. There was initial speculation that the iPad would offer some kind of dual thumb control but it seems that never happened. As such, the only real advantage it seems to offer over the touch is, again, the bigger screen and processor power.
Let's ignore the fact that the majority of the current games will only play in a tiny 1:1 resolution box or in poor resolution "pixel double" mode. A good body of specially tailored games will arrive soon. The real issue is that the iPad is still unlikely to replace the likes of the PSP and the Nintendo DSi XL on the move and will certainly pale into insignificance compared to gaming choices in the home. Still at least you'll be able to see the cards clearly in a game of patience.
Well, here's one area where these two things are entirely identical. Both are screaming out for cameras - one for photos and video and the other for web chat and conferencing - and neither has one. iPad 2G maybe? In the meantime iPad users will be able to import images via an Apple SD card reader or USB dongle for their camera. It will mean that this will be perfect for those that want to ditch the computer for their imaging needs altogether.
For pure portability, the smaller of these two is the most portable. Yes, it's an obvious one but easily overlooked when blinded by gadget lust. If you're really after something for all occasions, then go for the iPod touch. The iPad is good for the home and great for plane journeys or anywhere you're happy to take a large bag but it's not something to stick in your pocket. Just make sure you ask yourself what you're buying this product for.
The addition of the iWork app for $9.99 has rather shown the iPad off for what it is - the netbook compromise that Apple never wanted to make. As it goes, it's a lovely compromise. It's a powerful, slick device and this is certainly an area where the iPod touch cannot compete. Office apps for the small screen just won't cut it and the tiny touch keyboard is useless compared to either the soft or hard option on the iPad. Just imagine rolling into a sales pitch with this instead of that 10-year-old laptop. It just doesn't compare does it?
It's hard to see that Apple has created a new kind of device here rather than just an iPod touch XL. It's certainly an alternative form factor but it's highly debatable as to whether there really is a viable space between the laptop and the pocket portable media player/smartphone for the majority of users.
Working on the iPad doesn't look as easy or flexible as doing so on a MacBook and the leisure uses don't really seem that far in excess of the iPod touch or iPhone either. In the home, it'll have to fight against the laptop, desktop or TV and on the move it's either a laptop or pocket portable solution once again.
If you had an iPhone/iPod touch, an iPad and a MacBook sitting on the table and you were about to leave the house, when would you choose to take the tablet? A long plane journey or a business meeting perhaps? Hard to tell. When it comes down to it, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating and we'll just have to wait for it to make it into the home to see how it performs and what its use will be to know if there's really been an iPad-shaped hole in our lives all along.


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WA » Faces of Homelessness Speakers' Bureau
Request a Speaker in the Washington, DC metro or outside of the DC metro area.
Please note, as of January 15, 2016, the administrative fee has increased. For an event in the DC Metro area, the cost for 1 speaker will be $50 honorarium plus a $25 program fee for a total of $75.
We are also instituting a sponsorship program so that organizations with the ability and desire to do so can assist schools with fewer resources in bringing a Faces of Homelessness panel to speak to their students. If your organization is in need of sponsorship, please email us at email@example.com.
The "Faces of Homelessness" Speakers' Bureau is comprised of extraordinary people who are committed to sharing their personal and powerful experiences of homelessness with others. From homeless activists to riveting poets, all have found a unique way for their voices to be heard.
Members of the NCH Speakers' Bureau
Penny Callan |Rachelle Ellison | Lisa Bolling | Pamela Reese
Sheila Melvin | T. Sanders | Karen Ennis
Donald Whitehead | Alan Banks | James Davis | John Harrison, Jr. | Dana Woolfolk | Chuma Coughman | Joseph Walker | David Pirtle | Abdul Ayub | Don Gardner | Albert Townsend | Robert Warren | Kelvin Lassiter
Donald Whitehead: Donald Hugh Whitehead Jr. is recognized as a leading experts on homelessness, having served as the Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless, Assistant Director at St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, Program Director at Ohio Valley Goodwill, Grant Manager at Goodwill of Greater Washington and Director of Communications at Greenpeace Ohio. Donald served two terms as President of the board and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Coalition for the Homeless, two terms on the Board of Directors for Faces and Voices of Recovery and two terms on the Georgetown Center for Cultural Competency.
Donald Served two terms on The State Coalition on Housing and Homelessness in Ohio, The State of Maryland Drug and Alcohol Policy Council, The Baltimore Ten Year Planning Committee to end Homelessness, The Cincinnati Continuum of Care Board, and Donald was one of only 100 advocates nationally to be invited to the first National Symposium on Homeless Research. Donald testified before committee's in the 107 th and 108 th Congress. Donald, along with members of the staff's of the offices of Representatives John Conyers, Julie Carson, Barbara Lee and the staff of NCH, directed the creation and introduction of the "Bringing America Home Act," the most comprehensive legislation to date to address homelessness in America. Donald has served on advisory committees for Presidents Bush, Clinton, Bush II and Obama. In 2005, Donald received a distinguished service award for his work on homelessness from the Congressional Black Caucus. Donald received a second award of Special Recognition from Congress in 2008. In 2011 Donald completed the prestigious American Express leadership Academy.
Donald been interviewed in the printed media, radio, and television on numerous occasions. Donald has been a featured guest on CBS News, ABC News, FOX TV, CNN, MSNBC, and many local stations. Radio appearances have included CBS Radio, NPR, The Tavis Smiley Show, The Tom Joyner Morning Show and local stations throughout the US along with stations in Great Britain, Germany, Canada and Mexico. Donald has been a dinner guest of former President and Senator Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Donald majored in Communications at the City College of Chicago, The University of Cincinnati and Union College and University in Ohio. Donald served as a Journalist in the United States Navy. On a personal note Donald is a stand-up comedian and actor. Donald has performed in five movies and has received a regional Emmy for a role in the movie Open the Sky". Donald currently lives in Orlando Florida with his beautiful wife Tracy.
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Karen Ennis: Karen is a Native Washingtonian a mother of 3 and a grandmother.
She grew up middle class her parents were Federal and District Government workers, she went to Catholic schools, graduated from DC Public school and Interior Design school. In 2012 she graduated from Howard University with and BA degree in Interior Design, and is a member of International Golden Key Honour Society.
Karen Ennis worked for many years in retail, Interior Design and as a Architectural drafter for a well known Architectural firm, she was an entrepreneur for 10 years as nail technician in the DC area. Karen has been a member of NCH Speakers Bureau since 2013. "I have been though more struggles most can't deal with, but with God I have been able to over come them."
Today she is also an Adovcate for Sacred Authority, a group of women who have over came drug addiction go on Capitol Hill to get more and better drug treatment programs in DC and also across the country, talking to policy makers to change policies that want to restrict benefits from those who are struggling in these United States.
Karen also has a goal for herself and her youngest daughter. She wants to get her Masters in Interior Design, for her daughter who runs track for her high school and an AAU League, DC United Track Team, become a member of the female track team for the Olympics in 2020 representing DC and the U.S.A.
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Alan Banks: Born and raised in the D.C. area, Alan married and entered into the Air Force following his graduation from high school. After his father's passing in 1996, Alan's depression led him into a downward spiral. In 2004, Alan found himself homeless. During this time, he lived primarily on the streets. Here, Alan experienced both the best and the worst sides of homelessness, neglect and generosity. He says that many people who ignore homeless people simply "don't know what to do." After a brief period of living housed in 2006, Alan was injured as a result of neighborhood violence and became unable to work. He was homeless once again, but he knew where to find services this time. Alan was able to find permanent housing through Friendship Place.
Today, Alan works as the coordinator for community engagement at Friendship Place, and he has been reunited with his family. Alan began working with the National Coalition for the Homeless in 2006. Living with depression, he has found speaking to be an "avenue of communication." Through his own story, Alan enjoys teaching young people that homelessness "can happen to anybody."
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James Davis: Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, James earned an Associate's degree from DeVry Institute in Electronics and Computer Technology. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Greenbelt, Maryland to take a job working on the space shuttle program. A self described workaholic, James later worked for BAE Systems, a job that would take him around the world. Despite his success, the passing of both his parents in a short period of time brought depression and stress upon James. This led to the eventual separation from his wife and his experience with homelessness. He couch surfed with relatives for a while before living outdoors. Hearing the horror stories of shelter life, James was reluctant to seek help. He eventually sought shelter at the Central Union Mission giving him a sense of consistency before finding stable housing in 2007.
James has worked as a Street Sense vendor since 2003, and he is currently the vendor advisory team chairman. In addition, he does part time quality assurance work for a subcontractor on the Metro Silver Line. James began working with the National Coalition for the Homeless in 2003. He enjoys "making an impression on people who may have preconceived notions of those experiencing homelessness" and "showing people it can happen to anyone."
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John Harrison, Jr.: Born in Detroit, John moved with his family to the D.C. area when he was ten. Upon graduating from high school, he began working and did quite well for himself. John had a car and his own apartment. Eventually, around age forty, he experienced a series of misfortunes. John lost his job when his company was bought out, and, soon after, his home burned down. He stayed in his car for a period of time before he began living on the streets. For John, homelessness was an exhausting experience. "It was hard to look beyond whatever day it was." Surprisingly, "Snowmageddon," Washington's snow storm in the winter of 2010, gave John some traction. He began shoveling snow, and, with his earnings, John was able to rent himself a place to stay. With a consistent place to stay at night, he was also able to take better care of himself. Today, he is underemployed, but employed with a roof over his head. John began working with the National Coalition for the Homeless in 2003. He enjoys "changing attitudes" towards homelessness and finds his work with the speakers' bureau to be a "reminder of his good fortune."
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Dana Woolfolk: A native Washingtonian, Dana was raised in a loving home, but he fell victim to a lifestyle consumed with drugs and alcohol. "I grew up in the 60's and 70's and in my social circle, recreational drug use was acceptable. Had I known that I would become a full blown addict I would never have tried that first one." For many years, Dana owned and operated a successful plumbing, heating and electrical contracting company. "After a while, I couldn't work. I needed to devote all my time and attention to getting and using drugs." Finally, Dana lost everything including the close ties he had with his family and friends. He ended up living on the streets of D.C. and Northern Virginia for over three years. Dana found help through a rehabilitation program and was eventually placed in transitional housing before buying his own home.
Today, he is a therapist for the City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services where he has worked since 2002. Dana began working with the National Coalition for the Homeless in 2003. He enjoys "having the opportunity to answer the audiences questions about what is was like to be homeless and share ways that they can best assist those who are experiencing homelessness."
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The standard format for a "Faces of Homelessness" presentation includes:
- Moderator to present the facts about homelessness
- Up to three panelists who are or have been homeless
- Open question and answer session
Afterwards, the panelists will offer ways for people to get involved, from volunteering at shelters to influencing legislation.
While we do follow a standard format, we are very flexible to fit the needs of the group. Since 1999, the DC-based Speakers' Bureau has given over over 3,000 presentations, speaking to over 50,000 people.
The lack of interaction between different groups of our society, combined with impersonal or inaccurate descriptions of homelessness posed by the media and public officials, contributes to a distancing of those who have housing from those who do not. As a result, homelessness is perceived as an abstract social problem. We believe the Speakers' Bureau is an important part of the fight to end homelessness in America as it links the many different levels of our society together and challenges commonly held misconceptions. Our "Faces of Homelessness" Speakers' Bureau accomplishes this by:
- Putting a human face on homelessness.
- Creating better understanding on a very difficult and complex problem one person at a time.
- Challenging the myths of homelessness with the actual realities of homelessness.
- Promoting, supporting, and facilitating dialogue between housed and homeless Americans to effectively address this growing problem.
- Building public awareness of homelessness on a local and national level.
This unique and necessary approach to addressing homelessness establishes a significant platform for those whom homelessness affects directly to talk personally about their experiences while advocating for themselves and others. Ultimately, The Faces of Homelessness Speakers' Bureau seeks to build bridges with the rest of society so that we may work cooperatively to end this disgrace called homelessness.
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The National Coalition for the Homeless' "Faces of Homelessness" Speakers' Bureau conducts presentations at schools, places of worship, conferences, for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, and special events both in and out of the Greater Washington DC metropolitan area.
If you are interested in bringing the Faces of Homelessness Panel to your school or organization, please fill out a request form for the Washington, DC area or to bring the Bureau to your location outside of the DC-Metro area. Once NCH receives your event form, a staff member will follow up with you to confirm that we are available at the date and time you have requested.
- Lesson Plan - Beyond Stigma and Stereotypes: Understanding Homelessness (ADL)
Faces of Homelessness II
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The X-Pel headlight protection kit is a great system, the material is very thick and looks like it could prevent alot of damage to your headlights. Installation was tough at first, I tried to install once of the covers without a heat gun....it didn't work. I did re-wet it and place it on it's original backing and had no issue installing it two days later after I bought a heat gun. Once installed I did see the tiny bubbles behind the cover, but they did start to diminish after about a week.


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MSU a partner in national energy-saving initiative
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon was among a host of dignitaries who met Dec. 2 in Washington, D.C. with President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton, helping launch an initiative designed to promote the construction and retro-commissioning of more energy-efficient buildings in the United States.
MSU is a partner in the Better Buildings Challenge, an initiative that calls on chief executive officers, university presidents and state and local leaders to make a substantial commitment to energy efficiency, and recognizes the organizations they lead for achieving results.
MSU, along with other partners, will work to help make university, commercial and industrial buildings in the United States more efficient by achieving a 20 percent reduction in energy use by 2020. It's estimated that such an energy reduction would save American businesses more than $40 billion in energy costs.
Simon was among about 50 industry CEOs, university presidents and others that took part in the Friday event, which was hosted by U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu.
The Better Buildings Challenge is part of the Better Buildings Initiative that President Obama launched in February. The effort is led by former President Clinton, through the William J. Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative, together with the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.
"We are honored to be an integral part of this discussion," Simon said. "We are ready to accept the challenge of improving the energy efficiency of our main campus buildings, about 20 million square feet of building space, targeting the energy reduction goal of this initiative."
The university has already taken a number of steps to increase energy efficiency in its buildings.
- All new on-campus construction is built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified levels. The MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center has a LEED gold certification, as does the College of Human Medicine's Secchia Center in Grand Rapids. An addition to the Chemistry Building is silver certified, as is the dairy facility at the Kellogg Biological Station.
- Retro-commissioning is under way in more than 100 on-campus buildings. Recent retro-commissioning to Erickson Hall has resulted in a 32 percent reduction in energy use.
- A new addition to the MSU Life Sciences Building will use geothermal energy.
- Evening classes are scheduled more efficiently, with classes being held in fewer buildings, a practice that is reducing energy use. Occupancy sensors that automatically reduce light levels and turn off lights in unoccupied classrooms are scheduled to be installed in all university classrooms by the end of the academic year.
- Energy monitors have been installed in two on-campus residence halls which allow students and staff to monitor energy use in the building.
- MSU has instituted the Energy Educator and the Environmental Steward programs, both designed to promote environmental changes and energy savings in campus buildings.
For more information on MSU's sustainability efforts, visit www.bespartangreen.msu.edu/ or www.sustainability.msu.edu.
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU focuses its vast resources on creating solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.


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Kudos to Hayden Maclean, Boy Scout Troop 1's new Eagle Scout. Hayden, 18, is a senior at NKHS and started his quest to be an Eagle Scout as a Cub Scout 13 years ago. For his Eagle project, Hayden cleared the Kit Wright Nature Trail at Fort Getty, power washed the observation deck and installed new signs. He said being awarded his Eagle Scout badge was "an achievement I'm most proud of." After graduation Hayden will pursue a career in either mechanical or electrical engineering. If you run into Hayden, give him a big hug.
For Christmas, Nellie Tamboe, 14, wants her friend Shelby's dad to stay here through the yuletide.
Congratulations to Emily Schott, an eighth-grader at the Lawn Avenue School who was named last week's student of the week in the Newport Daily News.
David Reilly at the Newport Bridge, Elizabeth Mancini, Debra Vierra Murphy and Cheryl Fernstrom had the answer to last week's poser. Cheryl wrote, "'Dream a Little Dream of Me' has been done by many artists. I particularly like the version sung by Cass Elliot with the Mamas and the Papas from the 1960s, very smoky and dream like."
The song was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with lyrics by Gus Kahn. Other artists who recorded it include Vaughn Monroe, Dinah Shore, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Ozzie Nelson, Wayne King and Frankie Laine.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you,
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you,
But in your dreams, whatever they be,
Dream a little dream of me.
Smoky indeed!
Did you catch Governor Chafee's impromptu interview on Fox News about the holiday tree?
Sad. He wouldn't even answer the question about what holiday it is.
Jim Rugh, chairman of the Jamestown Tree Preservation and Protection Committee, comments on our suggestion in last week's column that the island perhaps should look into removing overhead tree branches. "You will be pleased to know that even though there was no significant damage to power lines in Jamestown during the recent storms, prior to that the town engineer and tree warden had been working with National Grid to identify any trees, tree limbs or vines that potentially could disrupt power in Jamestown due to a storm. After a thorough survey of the entire island, all abutting landowners where work was to be undertaken were contacted by National Grid. At the suggestion of the Jamestown Tree Preservation and Protection Committee, a large full-color advertisement advising all residents of the program appeared in the Jamestown Press. Although the start of the program had to be delayed because crews had to respond to damage in Connecticut, several crews are on the island trimming trees and removing vines and will be here for several more weeks. The result of this will be increased security for the island's power distribution network."
Thanks, Jim. On my way to the dump last Friday, two trucks were working on North Road. Kudos!
And when my mind is free,
You know a melody can move me,
And when I'm feelin' blue,
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me.
With Christmas coming on this is a great time to win prizes of gift certificates to island merchants by testing your knowledge about books and authors. The Jamestown Philomenian Library has a literature trivia quiz, which runs throughout each month. Entry slips are located in the lobby of the library and can be taken home, filled out and returned. Library director Donna Fogarty said that winners are chosen randomly from all the correct entries. Participants may seek advice from friends, family and co-workers.
This month's quiz questions are:
1. What renowned author wore an eye patch?
2. What author's first novel was "Battle Cry" in 1953?
3. What U.S. president wrote 37 books?
4. What movie actor has written a novel of the sea titled "Voyage"?
Busy goings-on at the Jamestown Arts Center. Tonight at 7 the center will present selections from the R.I. International Film Festival. Tickets are $10 at the door There will be a Holiday Trunk Show at the center beginning with an opening reception tomorrow, Dec. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., and again on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 to 3 p.m. Vendors will include Laura Rose, jewelry; Didi Suydam, jewelry; Clancy Designs, glass; Empire Delicious, home accessories; Farmeasthetics, natural beauty products; Martin Keen, ceramics; Nonchalant Mom, clothing and accessories; Charlie Barmonde, ceramics; Potjandozie, silk scarves; Seth Rainville, ceramics; Natalie Squillante, ceramics; Casey Weibust, prints; and Wooley Dutton, wooley bags.
Meanwhile, the small works holiday sale continues through Dec. 23 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 3 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale has original works of art for $250 and below by more than 30 artists from around the region.
Today is Bill of Rights Day and Saturday is Wright Brothers' Day.
Next Wednesday is the first day of winter and also the first day of Chanukah that runs through to the 28th.
Be true!
Call in your stuff to 829-2760 or 423-0383, or email me at jtnwal firstname.lastname@example.com. Thank you.


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When you later remember something you drunkenly did, usually something embarrassing.
Oh my god, I just had a total Retrocringe about last night!
by T_girl February 04, 2010
When you remember, the morning after, something you said, wrote, did, didn't say, etc., the day before..
'I texted undying love to that chick at the party when I got home.. This morning, I'm having retro-cringe, bigtime..'
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Disney vice president credits Erie County Fair for career start
The Erie County Agricultural Society has named Bryan C. Wittman honorary chairman of the 175th Erie County Fair, set for 2014. Wittman, a native of Hamburg, is currently vice president of global special events for Disney Parks and Resorts. His volunteer fair responsibilities include guiding the strategic creative planning process for 175th EC Fair events and promotions.
"We are extremely proud to welcome Bryan back into the Erie County Fair family," said Dennis Lang, Erie County Fair CEO. "For the past nine months, Bryan has been consulting with our board of directors and special events team in various stages of planning the biggest fair in our history."
Celebrations, special events and family entertainment have been part of Wittman's professional life for more than 35 years. In his position with Disney Parks and Resorts, he is responsible for the creative development, management and production of major special events and marketing projects for Disney theme parks and resorts around the world.
Through Wittman's leadership Disney has created and produced numerous grand opening events, festivals and movie premieres in its parks and resorts, as well as in public venues worldwide, including numerous events in New York City's famed Times Square. Wittman is also charged with developing Disney Cruise Line christenings, special-themed events and has served as the creative force behind Disney productions at a number of Super Bowl halftime shows as well as Pasadena's Rose Parade. In 2008 and 2012, he judged The Rose Parade. He is the only person in the history of the event to have served twice in that capacity.
Wittman's foray into the world of entertainment began with his first job at The Erie County Fair in 1975, where he worked as a stage manager at the outdoor theater. From there, he rose through the entertainment business ranks in executive positions with Darien Lake, Marriott, Six Flags and the nationally renowned Ice Capades.
Wittman attended St. Francis High School and is a graduate of Ashland University in Ohio, where he earned a BA in television production. While he works around the world, he and his wife, Kathy, maintain residences in Orlando and Siesta Key, Fla., and Hamburg.
The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private not-for-profit membership organization. Established in 1819, it is the oldest civic organization in Western New York. The society does not receive funding from New York or from Erie County. The mission of the ECAS, sponsor of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, by educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York. The EC Fair strives to fulfill appropriate aspects of the agricultural, educational, entertainment and recreational needs of Western New York. In 2014, the ECAS will host its 175th Erie County Fair from Aug. 6-17.


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In this great photo by Rowa Lee, People's Pops co-owner David Carrell looks on as young Play With Your Food participants learn how to make hand-squeezed lemonade shaved ice this past Wednesday.
The Play With Your Food series features a different High Line Food vendor every Wednesday who leads a hands-on activity with a kid-friendly recipe. Families are invited to learn culinary tips and tricks, and partake in the delicious final creations.
On Wednesday, September 12, an extra special Play With Your Food session in celebration of Honey Day at the High Line will feature La Newyorkina who will help kids make parfaits topped with honey-granola.
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HOUSTON (AP) Andre Johnson caught a screen pass from Matt Schaub and ran 48 yards for the winning touchdown in overtime as the Houston Texans rallied to beat Jacksonville 43-37 on Sunday.
Schaub threw a career-high five touchdown passes, completed a franchise-record 43 passes and finished with 527 yards passing, second most in NFL history. Warren Moon also threw for 527 yards for the Houston Oilers in December 1990 against Kansas City.
Norm Van Brocklin holds the record with 554 for the Rams in 1951.
Johnson caught 14 passes for 273 yards, both career highs. The Texans (9-1) won an overtime game for the first time at Reliant Stadium.
Chad Henne threw a career-high four touchdown passes in relief of injured Blaine Gabbert for the Jaguars (1-9). Rookie Justin Blackmon had 236 yards receiving.
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The "lost race / lost civilization / lost world" story derives from an imperialist history and view of the world, but at its most benign it's a version of the old "a stranger comes to town" story, with the stranger as the explorer and the town as the "lost" place. ("Lost" only to the stranger; to the inhabitants, it's been there all along and this "lost" talk is very odd, though maybe helpful if you're seeking to build a tourist industry.)
On Twitter, Cheryl Morgan wonderfully suggested, "What you need is an anthology full of brown people discovering the lost society of the USA. Gods of Mt. Rushmore?" David Moles said he'd already written that story with one of his Irrational Histories: "9th baktun, 9th katun, 2nd tun (AD 615)". I piped in suggesting Zakes Mda's Cion, a marvelous book about a South African who comes to the U.S. in 2004 and discovers it to be full of strange rituals and bizarre, fascinating people.
And then I thought of a few more such stories, and came up with a potential and vastly incomplete reading list for potential contributors to Dark Tales of Lost Civilizations, should they desire to try to avoid unfortunate implications in their stories. So, in addition to David's story and to Cion, I would suggest...
- Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
- Terra Nostra by Carlos Fuentes
- Wild Seed by Octavia Butler
- In the United States of Africa by Abdourahman A. Waberi
- Blonde Roots by Bernardine Evaristo
- Gone Primitive by Maria Torgovnick
- Gunfighter Nation by Richard Slotkin
- 1491 by Charles C. Mann
- The African City: A History by Bill Freund
- Colonialism and the Emergence of Science Fiction by John Rieder
Lists can get overwhelming, so I'll stop there, with five books of fiction and five of nonfiction. Any one of those books would be informative for somebody trying to write about strangers and towns, I think, and a few of them together might create some interesting resonances.
I'm pretty ignorant of Asian fiction and histories, so that's an obvious lack in the list.
Any suggestions to add to my list are welcome, and I'd especially love to learn about books that expand and complexify our understandings of civilizations we might otherwise consider "lost".


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The past two weeks, Archaeology in Annapolis has moved from the backyards and private properties of the field school excavations to a publicly-accessible neighborhood site on the Hill in Easton. In March, we attended a community meeting (see the earlier post: Stories of the Hill) to discuss the role of archaeology and ethnography in the locally-driven project to celebrate and preserve the heritage of the Hill.
Several freshly graduated students of the AiA field school–newly professional archaeologists–accompanied us to a corner lot, where the "Home of the Buffalo Soldier" currently stands. The building is old, probably built around the 1880s, and its façade is weathered. The Hill remembers it, though. Every day we worked, neighbors sat on their porches and watched, asking what we found when we walked past. Every day people came up and peered in our ever-deepening units. They told us about the house as they remember it–the house where a relative lived, the yard where they shot marbles as children, the place associated with a real "black cowboy." These stories gave our artifacts weight, including the dozen or so marbles found in the side yard.
This was what was important, more so than the archaeology on its own. The excavations were important in terms of beginning conversations about the history of this neighborhood. We wanted to generate stories and get people talking–and we certainly did. Neighbors told each other about the dig. Congregations talked about it at church on Sundays. Parents brought their children to introduce them to a history that is local, relevant, and unlikely to be found in their school lessons. The local news station reported on it, and an artist came to paint it. All of this happened whether or not we found anything archaeologically that we could connect to the Buffalo Soldier, Sgt. William Gardner, or his family, who lived in the house.
Finding an artifact like that was a pleasant surprise. In one of the yard units, we uncovered a brass button that would have belonged on the uniform of an officer in the United States army between 1850-1900. The back of the button reads "Scovill Mf'g Co. Waturbury," a manufacturing company from Connecticut, who used that particular label for their buttons between 1850-1860. While we can't definitively say that this button belonged to Gardner, there are not many pieces of evidence that could create a stronger tie. An artifact like this captures people's imagination. It provides a material connection to a past and community spirit that isn't quite forgotten and is being revived.
It was a pleasure to work on the Hill. We were welcomed in every way while we dug, explained, and were educated in turn.


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POWNAL, Vt. — A local man was killed on the New Jersey Turnpike on Wednesday after his motorcycle broke down.
Thomas Snow, 52, was apparently struck by a tractor trailer truck while trying to move his Harley-Davidson off the highway, according to several news reports out of New Jersey.
New Jersey State Police said Snow was in the northbound lane and trying to move the motorcycle across the highway from the left shoulder to the right when the truck hit him in the righthand lane.
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STAMFORD, Vt. — A local woman avoided injury when her Chrysler Town and Country crashed into a tree on Saturday morning shortly before 11.
Karen Wheeler, 57, of Readsboro was southbound on Route 100 in her 2005 van when she experienced a mechanical malfunction with her steering wheel, according to State Trooper Lauren Ronan. The van left the highway near Lincoln Road, collided with a guardrail and then a tree.
There was extensive damage to the guardrail and vehicle, which is considered totaled. Wheeler was wearing a seat belt and no one was injured in the crash. The conditions were dry and sunny.
A second accident later that day in Pownal involved two
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Multiple police agencies from two states Saturday night were investigating back-to-back armed robberies in Williamstown and Pownal, Vt.
At 8:22 p.m., a masked man entered the Spirit Shop at 280 Cole Ave., brandishing a handgun and demanding the clerk open the cash register, Williamstown Police reported in a news release.
After a brief argument, the armed man fled the store without acquiring any merchandise or money.
About two hours later, a similar incident occurred at the Stewarts Shop convenience store in Pownal, Vt., about a quarter mile north of the state line.
In that case, at about the 10:20 p.m., the suspected entered
POWNAL, Vt. — State police are investigating the killing of a dog in the Burdick Trailer Park.
Troopers were called Wednesday, July 1, at 11 p.m. to the park after a neighbor walking along the railroad tracks discovered the remains of the dog and alerted its owner.
Cassie, a 2-year-old Corgi/shepherd mix, had been reported missing the week before. She sustained what appeared to be a single gunshot wound to the head.
State police say they do have some leads in the shooting. The charge would be aggravated cruelty to an animal.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Trooper Thomas Stange of the Vermont State Police at
Update: Rita Sweet was found at about 7 p.m. walking out of a wooded area on Route 346, about 200 feet over the state line in New York, by state police.
Sweet verified her identity with state police and told troopers that she left her home after a money-related argument with family members. She said she had intended to walk to Petersburg, N.Y., to meet unspecified friends and family.
She further said she purposely lay down in the shade near the Hoosic River and slept during the day and chose to start walking when it cooled off.
Sweet was showing signs of dehydration and had several blisters on her feet but was in otherwise good health. She was brought to
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Weetabix Oaty Bars White Chocolate
Kcal 67 Fat 1.4g Fat(sats) 0.6g Carbs 11.9g (per 23.0g bar)
'White chocolate flavoured mixed cereal bar drizzled with a yogurt flavoured coating'
I love having Weetabix from time-to-time in the mornings so I had been looking forward to trying this new Weetabix branded cereal bar. Unfortunately I was really disappointed with it - not only was it tiny in size and thus totally unfulfilling, but it was also very bland and I couldn't detect any additional white chocolate or yogurt flavour influences aside from a small sugar blast on top of the mild mannered oat flavours. The base oat cereal bar wasn't at all horrible but it was still pretty disappointing and not something I would recommend.
6.2 out of 10
Weetabix Weetos
Kcal 88 Fat 2.9g Fat(sats) 1.3g Carbs 14.2g (per 20.0g bar)
'Chocolate flavour wheat hoop bar with a milk chocolate base'
I haven't ever had Weetos cereal (I was never allowed chocolate cereal as a kid!) but I was expecting a chocolate flavoured Cheerios type experience. This bar actually exceeded my expectations, and despite it's light catch weight it actually made for a relatively satisfying snack. I found the cereal constituents to be more syrupy, and sweet tasting than it was chocolatey, however the milk chocolate base gave a fair chocolate flavour hit for each bite. Not the best cereal bar ever, but you could do far worse.
7.1 out of 10
Kellogg's Fibre Plus Dark Chocolate & Almond
Kcal 116 Fat 5.0g Fat(sats) 1.5g Carbs 15.0g (per 28.0g bar)
'High fibre mixed cereal bar with almonds and a chocolate drizzle, dipped in a smooth dark chocolate'.
Who remembers my review of the Kellogg's Fibre Plus Milk Chocolate variant last month (See HERE). Well that milk chocolate variety was pretty tasty, but this one was even better. Some of the other bars featured today may appeal more due to them being lighter on the calories and fat content, but this bar was by far and away the most satisfying out of them all. Much like you would think the fibre cereal was a little bland tasting, though the unsweetened cocoa flavours and the buttery almonds brought a little bit of life to each and every bite. The chocolate quality isn't the greatest but it delivers a decent chocolate flavour hit for a cereal bar. I would recommend this as the best of the bunch.
8.2 out of 10
Weetabix Alpen Fruit & Nut Milk Chocolate
Kcal 125 Fat 3.9g Fat(sats) 1.7g Carbs 20.2g (per 29.0g bar)
'Mixed cereal bar with fruit & nut, dipped and drizzled with milk chocolate'
ChocolateMission reader Alan suggested I review this bar a while back, and I was more than willing due to my love of Alpen museli. Considering this bar was slightly larger than the Kellogg's Fibre Plus bars I was a little surprised I didn't find it quite as fulfilling, though I still thought it did a relatively good job tieing over my mid-afternoon munchies. Although the milk chocolate had very small cut through in the taste, I still really liked the additional fruit and nut influences from the raisins and chopped hazelnuts and almonds. I wouldn't say it was the greatest tasting cereal bar I have ever had but I would probably have another if offered given the variation that the fruit and nut brings to the cereal base.
7.4 out of 10
I am generally a little unenthused by cereal bars, but I would say the Kellogg's Fibre Plus and Alpen bars are worth a look at if you are after a chocolate option. Do you guys have a favourite cereal based chocolate snack?


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It's a bird. It's a plane. It's … Superman, the roller coaster!
I thought I was more than ready to handle this thrill ride, given that I once worked at a comic book store in San Jose. I'd spent a good portion of my childhood reading Superman comics, and I never even broke a sweat while witnessing the Man of Steel saving Lois Lane, Metropolis and/or the universe on a regular basis. I'd weathered the best that evil mastermind Lex Luthor could deliver, so I figured there was no way Six Flags Discovery Kingdom could come up with anything that would rattle me.
Then I saw it. It was, after all, impossible to miss — standing about 150 feet tall and shining brilliantly in the sunlight. Trust me when I tell you that there wasn't a single thing about it that said "Clark Kent." Instead, the new ride, which opened June 30 at the wonderfully diverse theme park in Vallejo, looked like a beast worthy of the title "Superman: Ultimate Flight."
It seemed to mock me from afar, as I pulled into the parking lot, reminding me that it had been several years since I'd ridden a marquee coaster. Perhaps, I thought to myself, I should have found an easier, softer way to mark my reintroduction to thrill rides.
However, it was too late to turn back. Representatives from Six Flags met me as I entered the park and whisked me off to the front of the line, acting as if they were doing me a favor by expediting my dance with the Man of Steel. In a way, I guess, they
were — because you might not be reading this story now if I'd had the time to rethink the endeavor. A couple of close-up views of the coaster, going at speeds that seemed to approach a bazillion miles per hour, got me thinking that catching the dolphin show would've been a very good alternative.
The Six Flags folks had a plan, as dastardly as anything ol' Lex Luthor ever came up with, and soon had me strapped into the coaster — in the very front of the coaster, I should add. I gulped. And then I was gone.
Ever wonder what it might be like to sit on the hood of a Lamborghini cruising along on Highway 101? Now add in ridiculous twists and turns, rolls and loops, and you get a sense of what I was experiencing. Oh, and did I mention that the coaster travels both forward and in reverse? What an awesome rush!
Zooming at speeds of 64 mph, I did feel a little like Superman — more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.
It was an intoxicating experience, arguably the most exhilarating 60 seconds of my year. I breathed a sigh of relief, however, when it was over, and the next rider got the opportunity to feel what it was like to be Superman. I was on my way to see the dolphins.
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Statement Regarding the Death of Dr. C. Everett Koop
Feb 25, 2013, 10:17 EST
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) community is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. C. Everett Koop. Dr. Koop served as CHOP's surgeon-in-chief from 1946 to 1981, before taking on the role of U.S Surgeon General.
A pioneer in the field of pediatric surgery, Dr. Koop's contributions include advances in complex surgical procedures, such as the separation of conjoined twins, establishment of the nation's first newborn surgical intensive care unit, and the implementation of Children's Hospital's surgical fellowship training program.
"Both during his time at CHOP and in the years beyond, Dr. Koop made an immeasurable impact on health worldwide," said Steven M. Altschuler, M.D., chief executive officer of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "He transformed the relatively new field of pediatric surgery into a significant specialty in its own right. And later, as Surgeon General, he applied the same energy and vision to a much broader spectrum of health issues."
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will be forever indebted to Dr. Koop for the imprint he left upon the institution and upon all of pediatric healthcare.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country, ranking third in National Institutes of Health funding. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 516-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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AICPA Advocacy Continues as IRS Rolls Out Tax Practitioner Regulation, Visits
January 9, 2012
Between an expanded Preparer Compliance Initiative and the Paid Tax Return Preparer program, the Internal Revenue Service is stepping up its efforts to ensure that tax preparers are complying with practice standards and providing competent services.
Under the Preparer Compliance Initiative, the IRS sent 21,000 letters (Letter 4809) to preparers selected from a pool of those who prepared a large number of 2010 returns with Schedules A, C or E, and plans to conduct approximately 2,100 compliance visits (compared to 10,000 letters and 2,500 visits in 2010).
The AICPA challenged various components of the program last year, including visits to CPAs during tax season and the process for selecting preparers. The AICPA's letter to the IRS offered ways to make the program more effective and in follow up correspondence, the Institute reiterated concerns about various aspects of the program.
This year, in response to the AICPA's advocacy, the IRS indicated it will not visit CPAs after early January and the selection of preparers is intended to be more targeted. We have received a few complaints from members that they received a letter despite their high level of expertise and compliance with standards, but to date we have not received feedback about the visits. We are monitoring this situation closely and ask members to contact us if they have been visited by the IRS under this program. We also offer tips if such a visit is imminent as part of our resource page on this issue.
Separately, the IRS continues to implement the preparer registration program, prompting AICPA advocacy at various points. Most recently, the AICPA testified at an IRS hearing in October to outline its objections to elements of the proposed suitability check that would require fingerprinting of staff who prepare returns under the supervision of a CPA or other exempt preparer. The AICPA suggested that the IRS instead allow CPA firms to engage a consumer reporting agency that is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission to perform background checks, which would be less burdensome and costly (depending on how it is structured).
IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman announced this fall that the fingerprinting proposal is on hold; the agency is considering alternatives, including the one proposed by the AICPA. Based on our conversations with the IRS, we are fairly confident that any suitability check initiative will not disrupt the current filing season.


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We've barely made it out of the holiday smartphone release season, and already, rumors on 2013′s most anticipated handsets are popping up online. Today, in a story about Samsung looking to China to build out their chip business, the Korea Times made mention of the Galaxy Note III, slipping in a couple key specs on the device.
According to the Korea Times, the Samsung Galaxy Note III will come with a 6.3-inch display, up from 5.5 on the Note II, and Samsung's recently announced eight-core Exynos 5 Octa. It may seem a little early to start attaching numbers to a device that likely won't launch until fall 2013, but from start to finish, smartphones take a very long time to produce. It's certainly possible that early Note III prototype devices exist inside Samsung.
Of course, anything could happen in the next nine months here. But unless something crazy happens, we'll be seeing a lot of the Exynos 5 Octa in the year to come. And as far as a bigger display on the Note III goes, Samsung has been known for outdoing themselves. I wouldn't put a 6.3-inch smartphone past them. If Samsung were to up the ante and release a massive 6-inch phone, would you be interested? I think I'd have to sit that one out.


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Finally, new music from Crowder! Crowder's debut solo project, Neon Steeple, is porch music meets electronica.
Features the lead single ‰ۡÌÝ̏I AM,‰ۡ� studio version of "Come As You Are" as performed at Passion 2014, and "My Sweet Lord," a stirring song alongside the legendary Emmylou Harris. The Deluxe Edition includes 3 bonus tracks, including "Because He Lives Remix" with Bill Gaither.
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I was born half Baptist (the East Texas, King James carrying, pipe organ, hymnal singing, Southern, type Baptist) and half Pentecostal (the Holy Ghost, jumpin' and shoutin', hand-waving, prophecying, Southern, type Pentecostal). Later, I was born again.
The son of an insurance salesman and a social worker, fructifying in the piney woods of Texarkana, I was as muddled as the name of my town. We drove a light blue Ford Thunderbird; not the old, classic kind, but a brand new one that had a sticker on it. The one with the electric windows and mirrors and the headlamp covers that flipped open when you turned on the headlights and an in-dash eight-track player. My dad and mom both used Aqua Net hair spray. He parted it on the right side and always carried a comb. She got permanents and had curlers that heated up every Saturday night while we all watched The Lawrence Welk Show and Hee-Haw. The eight-tracks in rotation were Elvis, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton John, and Bill Gaither. Everything I've ever done musically can be traced back to there -- that Ford Thunderbird, those sounds, the view out of those windows, and my brother punching me in the arm on the way to Sunday morning Church. That is all metaphor and all true.
I didn't mean to write and sing songs for a living. Doesn't seem like much of a thing to get paid for. I'd guess the odds are about the same as winning the lottery or getting struck by lightning. Given my nepotistic hookup, my assumption was that I would move back home after college to sell insurance for my dad and eventually take over the family practice. Who doesn't love a good actuary table? And yet, one late October night, on an apartment balcony in Waco, Texas, just off of the Baylor University campus where I was student, a friend spun yarns that fell on me like a blanket and the course of my life was altered. He was an itinerant pastor of a rural church just outside of town. "So, I get a call at two in the morning," he says. "It's Carl Reeves on the phone, 'Pastor. We need you. You gotta get out here, now.' And so I go. I get in my truck and I go," he says. "It turns out Carl has a cow that has taken sick and he wants me to pray for it. To get in the mud, put my hands on this cow and pray for divine intervention on behalf of this bovine beast. And so, there I am. In the mud, chasing this cow around, trying to get my hands on the thing long enough to spit out a prayer."Continue Reading
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Month: September 2015
Candlestick Earring Display
Dollar Tree. Thrift Store. IKEA.
How delighted was I when 3 finds from 3 of my favorite places mashed together to be the perfect organizer for my earrings and bracelets? Well, soooooo delighted that it ended my blogging hiatus! YAY me and not to brag or anything, but hopefully, YAY YOU!
This was like, these easiest, fastest thing EVER to make. No kiddin! Also, these items are pretty much readily available. Ya know what I mean? Sometimes I'll find this grrrreat Pin and I think how I'll make the item, only to be unable to find ANY of the supplies because they were at one-of-a-kind thrift store gold mines! Ugh. If you don't live near an IKEA, just add the plate to your mental "Gotta Have It" list and stop by next time you are happening to be near one. I bought one in June when we went to The World's Ugliest Dog Show (our dogs lost…. of course!) and liked them so much I bought 3 more in Seattle in May when we went to see our son compete in his first triathlon (he did SO good!)
Here are the items you will need to complete this project…
2-Part Epoxy (available at Dollar Tree)
Tall-ish candlestick (Tall enough to let your earrings dangle. I found mine at a second hand store)
Short Candlestick (Almost always at Dollar Tree)
Small Plate with Cutouts (This one is from the gardening area at IKEA)
For this project, the only thing I did was to glue the plate on the tall candlestick. Follow this link to read what I have to say about buying epoxy at the dollar store. There are also pictures and a tutorial…
The short candlestick is simply placed on the center of the plate. I'd really love to find something candle sized to fit in the top of the short candlestick. I could use it for rings!
The tall candlestick I used has a mercury style paint job on the inside. I love it and have been working on mimicking the paint technique on other items. I've pretty much nailed it by using mirror paint with black paint overlaid. I will really try to do a blog on that soon-ish. Pinky swear! The next one of these I'm doing, I've already painted the outside of the tall candlestick. You may want to paint yours to match your décor. But, you may just get lucky like I did and find something you love that already matches. Like I did 🙂
As with all of my posts, please feel free to let me know how your own creation turned out. I'd love to share your stuff!


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The Honest Bachelor
The newest show on TV features Rob Thomas and the rest of Matchbox 20 in the thrilling crime drama, "SMOOTH".
- February 08, 2013
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- Immortal
Rob ThomasActor
Scott GairdnerWriter/Director
Funny Or DieExecutive Producer
Brian YaleActor
Kyle CookActor
Paul DoucetteActor
Brian LaneDP/Editor
Kojo AsieduActor
Meryl HathawayActor
Melissa Gould McNeelyWardrobe
BoTown SoundSound
Funny Or Die MusicChannel
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Starring: Rob Thomas, Kyle Cook, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale
Forensics Experts: Kojo Aseidu, DeRick Walker
Dead Body: Joey Mireles
Prostitute: Meryl Hathaway
Crime Scene Photographer: Patrick Robinson
Written/Directed by: Scott Gairdner
Produced by: Michelle Fox
Edited by: Brian Lane
AD: Tyler Stratton
Cinematographer: Brian Lane
1st AC: Nate Cornett
Gaffer: Aaron Ulrich
Electrician: Steve Failows
Key Grip: Ravi Gahunia
Grip: Noah Flippo
Production Design: Tricia Robertson
Groomer: Lisa Mayer
Hair/Makeup: Jen Osborne
Wardrobe: Melissa McNeely
Tailor: Anna Avetisyan
Sound: BoTown Sound
PA: Ross Buran, Matt Sweeney, Alicia Goff
Special Thanks: Sheila Richman, Glenn Fukushima, Michael Lippman, Nick Lippman, Jason Browning
February 08, 2013
[music plays]
This fall TV's hottest new drama
is based on music's greatest song
Man it's a hot one
I'd say about, 7 inches from the midday sun?
I guess this guy couldn't handle the heat
Word to the wise, when this town gets rough
We gotta stay
[music plays]
Rob Thomas and Jerry Bruckheimer presents Smooth The Series
This life, ain't good enough
I'll give my world to lift you up
I would change my life to better
suit your mood
Do you know why
Cuz you're so smooth
[Music Plays]
's grammy winner for best pop collaboration with vocals
explodes into your living room
It's just like the ocean
under the moon
What is?
[music plays]
It's hard to believe that it's been 13 years since I did smooth the song
but now I'm actually expanding my smoothaverse
and I brought the matchbox boys with me
and they are loving it
I'm not an actor, I'm not even remotely
and by the way neither is Rob
I have no idea why I'm here, this show blows
[drumming instrumental]
Stop scumbag. I love me a hot line beat but
if you don't tell me where santiago is keeping the girl
I'm going to be beat you with these timbales
until you're 6 feet under the ocean, under the moon
[music plays]
Thorpe Thompson from the Cincinatti Sun says,
Smooth completely exhausts its own premise in the first
ten minutes
Ryan O'Ryan from the Boston Bumble says
It's the best you could expect from a show
written by a bass player
Robb told me I had to write 26 episodes by
the end of the month or else I'm out of the band
I miss my base
You and I see the world very differently Senior Smooth
You see the ocean under the moon
I see the moon under the ocean, heheh
I will kill you Thomas Suave
Not so smooth now, aye, Senior Smooth?
[gun shots]
For action this intense and music this adult contemporary
It's gotta be smooth
I live my life by 3 rules
Give me your heart, make it real
or else forget about it.
[gun shot]


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hello kite fellows,
i plan on making my dream come true and learn kitesurfing (around midjuly-August!)
i was thinking about learning it in Europe or Middle East. Europe (hailing from Europe) would be cheaper to travel though I think.
So I heard that Tarifa was pretty good but on the other side, I heard its overcrowded.
Then I heard about Wadi Lahami but it's probably pretty quiet (no nightlife).
I'm female and I will be on own and it should be a kite holiday so I wanted to be among (some) other people.
Now I also don't know if I should do lessons individually or in groups. I don't know which way I learn better (you learn from the other beginners and they learn from you - kind of system) but if I learn individually, how am I going to meet other people?
Or maybe you know some other good kite spots, I don't want it overcrowded and I want good teaching and a nice atmosphere/location where I can chill and hang out.
Any recommendations, tips?
edit: I've found now Cyprus, Greece and Turkey.. heard that it's not that windy at all in Cyprus! So I won't go there probably.
About Greece, it seemed totally overcrowded: Paros and Naxos.
Haven't heard a lot about Turkey btw.


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Nice quality and seems to be quality made of durable material. Easy to put on and take off. Usually fold toward the middle while on the car and roll up or out from the rear. Have not really needed the tie downs. Plenty of room to tuck under the bumpers.


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The professors at Trinity are rather wonderful. You can learn a lot from them in and out of the classroom. I have learned a lot of other cultures from international students and by talking to students from across the nation.
To find more tips for prospective students, what to do for fun and whether this school is great for a particular type of student read the 15 reviews for Trinity Christian College
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Trinity is an amazing school, and I love it dearly. It is not your normal college, and it is a college that helps you grow in different area such as spiritually and academically. If I had to choose a college home all over again I would choose Trinity every time.Read More
What I like about this college is that it isn't too big and the people (students/staff) are extremely nice and helpful. It also has a very nice bookstore and cafe! I would definitely recommend this college to everyone new to the college world.Read More
Trinity Christian College has already made my college experience one to remember. Campus life is one that has a very positive atmosphere and is accommodating to each individual. Professors and other staff makes it possible to learn everything in a way that allows students to grow and prepare to continue their lives after college.Read More
Trinity Christian College is a great place to establish your faith deep in Jesus Christ all while getting a quality education. The students are friendly and the staff and professors are very helpful. It is a place where you can focus on God's calling on your life.Read More
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Junior RB Bryce Love of Wake Forest, NC received an offer from Ohio State last month and took his first visit to Columbus this past weekend. The son of a former USC track athlete enjoyed his trip up North.
"I like the way coach (Urban) Meyer runs the program and the way he acts towards the players and the students," Love said. "It was a good experience. I would like to get back up there."
Love has 16 offers to include USC, Clemson, Tennessee, North Carolina, Stanford, NC State, Duke, Arkansas, East Carolina and Virginia Tech. He has been to games at Clemson, Georgia, East Carolina, North Carolina, NC State and Ohio State this season with plans to attend the Clemson-USC game in November. His father, Chris Love, said that they will try to make it to Tennessee as well.
Love does not have any favorites but acknowledged interest in USC and Clemson. "My mom and dad went to USC but I also know people that went to Clemson...so I like them both," he said.
Love is approaching 1,500 yards on the season and has three kick returns for scores.


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Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. Here's why triglycerides matter — and what to do if your triglycerides are too high.
If you've been keeping an eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, there's something else you might need to monitor: your triglycerides. Having a high level of triglycerides, a type of fat (lipid) in your blood, can increase your risk of heart disease.
However, the same lifestyle choices that promote overall health can help lower your triglycerides, too.
Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn't need to use right away into triglycerides. The triglycerides are stored in your fat cells. Later, hormones release triglycerides for energy between meals. If you regularly eat more calories than you burn, particularly "easy" calories like carbohydrates and fats, you may have high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia).
A simple blood test can reveal whether your triglycerides fall into a healthy range.
Your doctor will usually check for high triglycerides as part of a cholesterol test (sometimes called a lipid panel or lipid profile). You'll have to fast for nine to 12 hours before blood can be drawn for an accurate triglyceride measurement.
Triglycerides and cholesterol are separate types of lipids that circulate in your blood. Triglycerides store unused calories and provide your body with energy, and cholesterol is used to build cells and certain hormones. Because triglycerides and cholesterol can't dissolve in blood, they circulate throughout your body with the help of proteins that transport the lipids (lipoproteins).
Although it's unclear how, high triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls (atherosclerosis) — which increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease. Extremely high triglycerides — for example, levels above 1000 mg/dL (11.29 mmol/L) — can also cause acute pancreatitis.
High triglycerides are often a sign of other conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke as well, including obesity and metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions that includes too much fat around the waist, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol levels.
Sometimes high triglycerides are a sign of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, low levels of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism), liver or kidney disease, or rare genetic conditions that affect how your body converts fat to energy. High triglycerides could also be a side effect of taking medications such as beta blockers, birth control pills, diuretics or steroids.
Healthy lifestyle choices are key:
If healthy lifestyle changes aren't enough to control high triglycerides, your doctor might recommend some of the following:
If your doctor prescribes medication to lower your triglycerides, take the medication as prescribed. And remember the significance of the healthy lifestyle changes you've made. Medications can help — but lifestyle matters, too.
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Your Movies.com Man at the Multiplex
Dave White's first movie review was of the animated feature Snoopy Come Home. He was seven years old...Read full profile
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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.
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Metascore®Overwhelming dislikebased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
There's camp-fun bad and interestingly horrible bad, and then there's just awful. Movie 43 is the "Citizen Kane" of awful.
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Despite the dizzying array of talent involved both in front of and behind the camera, this godawful exercise is so painfully unfunny, so screamingly bad that it immediately qualifies as one of the worst films of all time.
At its best, Movie 43 resembles a risqué episode of Saturday Night Live - a comparison reinforced by the presence of both parody ads and Jason Sudeikis. At its worst? Let's just say that Hugh Jackman fans who want to remember the actor as Jean Valjean and not as a guy with a scrotum sprouting from his neck should make alternate plans this weekend.
See all Movie 43 reviews at Metacritic.com
not for kids
Depraved, unfunny anthology comedy wastes tons of talent.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Movie 43 is a collection of short but over-the-top comedy films (directed by the likes of Peter Farrelly) that are tied together with a wraparound sequence about a writer making a pitch at a Hollywood studio. The content is astoundingly vulgar, loaded with sex (including full-frontal female nudity) and sexual innuendo, depravity, the foulest language imaginable ("f--k," "s--t," and much more), some violence, and drinking and drug use. The film boasts an incredible cast of talented actors and a funny trailer, so teens will no doubt be interested in seeing it. But the situations are so depraved and of a negative nature that any and all potential viewers are hereby warned.
Messages: Mostly very iffy/problematic behavior (with little consequence), including greed, lust, threats, and revenge.
Role models: No characters behave admirably or responsibly, and the segments aren't long enough for them to learn or change.
Violence: Characters threaten one another with guns and grenades. Two guys fight with two leprechauns, with punching, shooting, and lots of blood. Parents humiliate their teenage son by throwing basketballs at his head. A teen girl gets her first period; blood is shown. There's a discussion of men losing their hands and penises while using a "naked girl iPod." A man punches another man in a restaurant. A woman gets hit by a car and then tries to kill an animated cat with a shovel.
Sex: A naked woman is shown full-frontal; she's an "iBabe," which is a something like a life-size iPod. Several other women are shown topless in the same sequence. Halle Berry mixes guacamole with her naked breast in another sequence; she's seen later with huge, naked (and obviously fake) breasts. A woman asks her boyfriend to poop on her during sex. A mother and father play sexually charged scenarios with their teenage son. A man has a pair of testicles hanging from his neck. A man has a climaxing penis tattooed on his face. An animated cat is shown masturbating (including inserting a brush into his anus). Strong innuendo and heavy kissing.
Language: Language is extremely strong and includes frequent use of "f--k," "s--t," "fag," "pubes," "d--k," "suck off," "blow," "boobies," "ass," "balls," "vag," "vagina," "beaver," "son of a bitch," "butthole," "masturbate," "jizz," "p---y," "c--k," "c--t," "prick," "douche," the "N" word," "hell," "crap," "damn," "goddamn," "oh my God," and more.
Consumerism: Match.com is mentioned. The Rocksmith video game is shown.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: A teen party is briefly shown, with suggestions of drinking and drugs. Adults drink vodka at dinner.
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For many adults, getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night feels impossible. And lack of sleep takes a toll on your overall health.
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from a chronic sleep disorder and 20 million more experience occasion sleep problems. Many of these people are never diagnosed. Learn more about the sleep disorders we treat.
Insufficient sleep is associated with the onset of various chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression. That's why our sleep center is here to help you get the sleep you need.
Our Sleep Center provides sleep studies and the highest level of care for sleep disorder patients in a convenient hotel setting at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in downtown . Our multidisciplinary team of sleep experts assesses patients of all ages with various sleep disorders. We are committed to getting you an appointment quickly and getting a treatment plan that works for you.
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Lighting candles with special meaning. Traveling far and wide. Exchanging gifts and goodies. Feasting on favorite family recipes. Helping folks in need. We've all been busy in recent days and weeks.
If you're eager to return to some semblance of calm, consider a series of strolls enjoyed in solitude, or with family and friends. If the kids come along, encourage them to bring camera or sketchpad to catch unexpected finds along the way.
The following photos spotlight various places throughout the Valley where you'll find lovely statues and works of sculpture that'll add a bit of wonder to your holiday strolls.
The Joy of Music by George Lundeen (Fountain Hills)
Work at the Cofco Chinese Cultural Center (Phoenix)
Cancer…There's Hope by Victor Salmones in Cancer Survivors Park (Phoenix)
Sightseeing by J. Seward Johnson, Jr. near Viad Tower (Phoenix)
Work near the Arizona Science Center (Phoenix)
Work at the entrance to the Carver Museum (Phoenix)
Work at Scottsdale Fashion Square (Scottsdale)
Okay, so maybe that last one can wait for another day. But let me know if you stumble on other sculptures or statues, and have photos to share with our readers — I'd love to feature them in a future post.
— Lynn
Coming up: Mama bear meets stiletto, Inside the NYC Public Library