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Britany Nola Patterson, AKA Britany Nola is a model probably best known for being Playboy's Playmate of the Month November 2012. Her measurements are 34B-26-36.
Though she may not look it, according to playboy.com, Britany Nola was born to a black dad and a white mom. She's a "person of color" and grew up in a home where "you couldn't walk in without Motown, jazz or Muddy Waters blasting." She said, "I feel blessed that I was raised by two different cultures…but I also experienced the dark side of people, the judgments and hardships my dad had to go through. It was so sad to witness the way they treated him and looked at him and how differently they would treat me when they found out I was mixed."
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Britany Nola said of her Playboy experience, "It's been really lovely. I was very nervous going into it. But I'm so impressed by how lovely it's been." She added, "It's very professional. Nobody is gawking at you. It's a lot of laughing. Everyone's really comfortable with each other, which makes you really comfortable."
As to becoming famous for being naked in the Internet age, she said most of it was good, but she got the occasional stalker-y comment on her Twitter feed. "I was close to deleting it the other day. It's just a strange thing" (thetimes-tribune.com).
Aside from modeling, Britany Nola would like to become an actress. "I know, such a cliché…but I was in theatre all my life and it's something I really enjoy." She'd also love to travel. Her ambitions are "to challenge, change and inspire our society through my writing, acting and modeling."
She described herself as a music fanatic. "I can't live without music."
Her turn-ons are a "man with passion and intelligence who is challenging and difficult and makes me question everything." Her turn-offs are an "intimidated man full of insecurities who is easily embarrassed. What else? Oh yes! I loathe arrogant egocentrics with nary a hint of humor."
She listed Peter Fonda, Jeremy Irons and Gene Wilder among the men of her dreams, and the book she loves the best is Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov.
Finally, Britany Nola warned, "If we meet, expect strange, yet fun, random bouts of energy. I'm inordinately fond of drinking red wine and having deep philosophical conversation with myself. We are not machines!"
She said she spends too much time at Barnes and Noble, and adds that she's a serious shopper.
She has appeared in the film "American Ecstasy."
She said, "I'm not really asking for much, just a good life." She splits her time between Los Angeles and New York.


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Everything you need to understand or teach Smoky the Cow Horse by Will James (Joseph-Ernest-Nephati Dufault).
Smoky the Cow Horse was one of the earliest winners of the Newbery Medal.
It garnered the high praise of the National Education Association, the New York Times Book Review, and the New York Herald Tribune, and it has long been a popular book among both adults and younger readers.
The novel tells an absorbing and sometimes gently humorous story about a believable horse who lives an exciting life in cowboy country. James captures the flavor of cowboy speech patterns as he relates Smoky's exciting adventures.
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|Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 88)(HC 305) on Special Grant for Activities Undertaken by Beacon Councils
Mr. Moss: The Minister still has not answered my question. Does one have to be a gypsy to occupy one of these sites, or can travellers also do so? What is the definition of gypsy in that context?
Dr. Whitehead: The expression ``local authority'' is easy to understand. The original legislation defines gypsies as
As I have emphasised, special grant report No. 81 deals specifically concerned with the first year of support for the refurbishment of local authority sites, and the amounts payable to local authorities for the current financial year are listed in annexe A. Substantial sums are involved: for example, five authorities will receive more than £250,000. Annexe A also sets out the manner in which the amount of grant to be paid to each local authority is to be calculated. Annexe B details the main features of the grant, including the criteria by which the competition bids were judged. Annexe C describes the conditions for the payment of grants, which include the requirement for local authorities to provide monitoring reports.
The special grant that is the subject of report No. 81 represents a variety of bright and workable projects by local authorities throughout the country to refurbish their gypsy sites. Those projects will prove their worth over the coming years, and they will encourage other authorities to adopt similar ideas. Therefore, I commend the report.
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Mr. Moss: Mr. Benton, it is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship once again.
I agree with the principle behind beacon councils, but the scheme in practice has turned out to be expensive, inefficient and, above all, time consuming. In a question to the Minister, I raised the example of Brent council. It employed a highly-paid, full-time officer for an entire year to work on its application for beacon council status, but the application was turned down, not because it lacked merit, but because something happened in Brent's social services department. Presumably, Ministers feared that the public might add two and two together if they were to offer beacon council status to a body that might be criticised in the press for something that was not the responsibility of the department that put in the application.
My party believes that beacon council status undermines council freedom. The Government promised that they would free councils to make their own decisions, but there is increasing feedback that if
a project does not fit a pigeonhole in the Government's thinking, it fails to make the progress that is made by projects that are dear to the Government's heart. That strikes a blow against the independence and freedom of local authorities and of councillors who give up their valuable time.
The evidence shows that the idea of beacon council status has not taken off. The Government's intended their bright idea to go forward, but applications dropped considerably from year 1 to year 2. The Minister did not provide an explanation for that. In fact, after the first wave of applications came in, many were turned down for all sorts of spurious reasons. Councils quickly began to notice that it was a costly exerciseI alluded to Brent, where a highly paid officer was fully engaged on the project for about a yearand that there were no guarantees of success, even with good projects. Furthermore, even when the independent panel set up by the Government said that a project had merit and recommended it for approval, many councils found themselves turned down at the last hurdle by Ministers. That perception has filtered down the line, so it is not surprising that fewer councils applied this year than did so last year. The way things are going, there will be even fewer applications next year.
There seems to be duplication and confusion. The idea of beacon councils merely duplicates the chartermark initiative set up under the last Conservative Government. That scheme had its own best practice dissemination process, so there is nothing new in that. The overlap is highlighted by the fact that Ministers have blocked many of the beacon council recommendations made by the panel: for example, the panel wanted to award beacon status to Merton for its work on drug use by young people; at the same time, the social services inspectorate was warning that Merton's child care services were failing, which shows a lack of communication between the various arms of government. The panel also wanted to reward the council in Barnet for its environment services; at the same time, the Audit Commission was warning that the council's street cleaning and refuse collection services were substandard. Those examples highlight the lack of communication and the overlap within central Government, and raise questions about the independence and reliability of the scheme.
Finally, the scheme risks a further extension of cronyism of various sorts. We are concerned that the scheme will extend Labour party patronage and that beacon status will be used as a prize, given to those councils that are pushing through the Government's centrally driven agenda. In practice, the scheme has achieved little. Given the Labour party's appalling record of waste, mismanagement, incompetence and downright corruption in town halls throughout the country, it is in no position to lecture anyone on what constitutes good local government.
Special grant report No. 81 clearly applies not only to gypsy sites for those who are of Romany extraction and call themselves genuine gypsies, but to all sorts of people who live in caravans and travel around, whom we describe as travellers. Permanent sites are important, and they were set up long ago. We have no problem with the grant aid that the Government are giving to upgrade those sites and make them more habitable and a better environment for those who occupy them. However, the Government must address more than gypsy sites, because there is a whole problem in relation to so-called travellers.
It might help if there were a clearer definition of what constitutes a genuine gypsy, as opposed to other travellers, some of whom use an itinerant way of life as a means of staying one step ahead of the law. Gypsies and most travelling people lead law-abiding and respectful lives; most live in harmony with their local communities. However, a small minority of travellers are not so considerate, as we know from legions of stories of difficulties throughout the country. In my county, Cambridgeshire, so-called travellers cause severe problems of illegal trespass by occupying unauthorised sites. Currently, the law is on the side of those who break it rather than on the side of the law-abiding citizen.
The Government have made some moves in the right direction, and I was grateful for the Minister's confirmation of his Department's recent announcement. However, what we need is not announcements and promises, but hard and concrete action in law to strengthen the legal framework so that we can quickly move such people on and ensure that having been moved on, they cannot return to the same site or to one close by, or ring up the travelling group around the corner to tell it to come and occupy the site that they have moved off. That happens all the time and is a serious problem.
Mr. McWalter: Does the hon. Gentleman not agree that his Government's failure over many years to introduce site designation created much of the problem? Paragraph 2 of annexe B states:
Mr. Moss: There is no difference between a permanent site provided by a local authority and a permanent site for which an individual traveller or gypsy applies to put his caravan. The site is permanent, not temporarily occupied. My rural constituency has increasing problems relating to travellers who apply to put, say, six caravans on a plot of land. The planning objections from the local community are enormousand rightly so, because of the problems experienced with travellers sites throughout Cambridgeshire, and near Peterborough and Cambridge itself. The steady
stream of information in the newspapers about problems with unauthorised sites causes communities to repel sensible applications on the part of one or two travellers to settle permanently on land that they have acquired.
I do not believe that to be the solution, although I recognise that it may be a way forward. The Conservative Government had a policy of designated sites, but, to answer the hon. Gentleman's question, we did not follow it through and make it mandatory. In addition, we did not insist that those who had provided a site should be free of unauthorised encampments. We had that problem in Cambridgeshire: although we provided sites, neighbouring councils that I shall not name did not, so despite our designated sites, the itinerant problem continued.
We admit to the fault of not having forced through laws that were on the side of those who had designated sites to ensure that travellers with illegal encampments were moved on quickly. The problem has not been solved, and it needs solving, because it is getting worse. The Government are, rightly, putting money into permanent sites that need refurbishment, but they must tackle the bigger problem on the horizon and strengthen the law. In many cases, albeit not all, the law-abiding citizen and the local community bear the burden, because the law is inadequate to ensure that travellers can be moved on quickly.
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Oops! Those purple panties! Somehow I don't think they will really be needed. LOL. Very clever, all these twists and turns. And now we know Sesshy had a son, but who is his momma?
you write a perfect gramps. perfect!
I think Gramps is right on but idk, licks for Sessh would be...well very nice haha
*is amused* more please :3
LOL I am soooooo gonna just through this out there but Is this man Sesshomaru I mean the one in the future that arugued with gramps bout the lick cuz he WOULD know what to do better than n/e one since he went through it lol :) I LOVED THIS CHAPTER KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
Nothing better than to start my day with a clever, funny chapter from Perphila! You make me laugh so hard!
O_O hahahahahahaha awesome =x
I've been hanging on every word! But I can't believe that Sesshoumaru, for all his hundreds of years of living, would come up with, "Lick her!" LOL *snort* Kinda lets you know WHY he's still single!
Poor Sota! Kids ALWAYS miss the best parts! LOL
Oh lordy! He can't really handle the girl when she's the only one in her body, how's he gonna handle her with other occupants? LOL. I am just loving this!
This is hilarious! I laughed throughout the entire thing! More please!
ooooh, I hope it's happening - it's making me cackle like a chicken! Please, keep feeding my addiction!
Yer killin' me with laughter! This is soooo good! I can't wait for the next chapter, but I guess I'll have to.
barking mad! the lot of them. i wish i had the mirror too...
I read the missing chapeter 7. Honestly, the story stands fine without it. You explaine Kagome's predicament well enought for us to figure out what happened. Without the chapter, the reader is still left to discover Kagome's adventure along with the rest of the family, which seems to fit with the feel of the story. I would say just leave it out. Adding it in now makes a speed bump that destroies the continuity. The last thing a writer wants is for the readers to scratch their heads asking, 'HUH?'
I would like to say that the premise of this story is fantastic! Gramps is generally portraied as a bumbling old fool. THank you for giving him some life. Just because his sutra do not work should not mean that he is truely usless. I love it and eagerly awaite the next episode.
the suspense is killing me here!
*snort* NOW Inuyasha finds out the old man actually has power! I'm loving this story so much!
lol Gosh he's a conniving little man, isn't he? XD
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primetide - 23.08.2016 9:00AM
Hoi Chummers,
After ages of scrounging together enough money, dealing with the bank and haggling with suppliers and shipping (Thanks to Mihaela for slaving away hours on this!) we are ready to produce and ship your physical rewards.
If you followed the updates, here is the latest development that led to this: The bank agreed to release part of the money they held hostage (enough to pay the increased shipping cost) and we have begun to order the remaining production for bags and T-Shirts in the UK as well as get ready to ship the things we already produced like minis and campaign books and boxed games.
Now we need to coordinate all that and get the shipping addresses sorted – so if you are moving in the next 4 weeks please let us know NOW, before the shipping commences.
We will now dig deep into the logistics side of things and hopefully emerge on the other side with happy news about the shipping having commenced.
Until then, there is nothing to do but thank you for your continued patience and support – you have been incredible throughout all our trials and tribulations!
See you in the Shadows Chummers
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For someone who loves independent movies, it sure took me a heck of a long time to watch anything directed by John Cassavetes.
Maybe that is because I had heard how emotionally intense his films were, tapping into a vein of real life and forgoing any sense of escapism that most movies offer. Despite that hesitation, I am deeply satisfied that I took the time to watch four great films by this stalwart of early independent film, who took many menial acting jobs so he could make something great.
Shadows, Cassevetes' first film, is a defiant statement against mainstream culture, both in terms of cinema and society. It follows three African American siblings living in New York City, two of whom are trying to pass as white. The film was shot without a script, and its black and white, 16-millimeter film stock lacks the gloss of Hollywood pictures of the same year (North by Northwest or Ben-Hur for example). With its jazz score by Charles Mingus and its focus on urban youth in 1950's, Shadows is a must see for any fans of Beat writers or early independent film.
Faces, made almost a decade later, clicks on a narrative level more so than Cassavetes' previous effort. It follows an older husband and wife who split up. Each of them leaves the house after a fight and go their own ways, encountering all sorts of people and having unforgettable experiences.
Many of the scenes in Faces take advantage of the theatrical background of Cassavetes' actors. The scenes are usually comprised of two to four people. Usually halfway into each scene, one character will shift in terms of attitude, immediately creating a conflict with the others.
According to a documentary that comes with the Faces DVD, actors were forbidden to speak to each other between scenes about their characters or anything else, forcing the performers to think of each other as their characters rather than their true selves. These techniques, along with the ever-present documentary feel of the camera, make Faces truly fascinating.
A Woman Under the Influence, shot in color, offers a hypnotically distressing performance from Gena Rowlands, Cassavetes' wife. A mother of three, Rowlands' character is awkward in social situations. Not only does she say the wrong things to the wrong people, but she also tries to engage others with her childlike imagination and many nervous tics to the discomfort of those around her.
Her husband, played by Peter Falk, starts out the film in a mood similar to his famous character Columbo. He is genial and wants the best for his wife and family. As the film progresses though, we see Falk pushed to the breaking point, desperately trying to make sense of her actions while his own sanity appears up for question.
Be warned that both Faces and A Woman Under the Influence feature realistic portrayals of violence against women. Some criticize Cassavetes for essentially abusing his female actors while others praise him for featuring such startling and ugly scenes.
There are two versions of Cassavetes' first crime thriller The Killing of a Chinese Bookie. Both are available on the Criterion DVD. The earlier, longer cut from 1976 is easier to follow. Though I used the words "crime thriller," this is starkly different than the Godfather films or Dog Day Afternoon, all from the same decade.
For starters, Ben Gazzara's character Cosmo Vitelli, a nightclub owner who gambles too much, is not nearly as charismatic or lively as the characters portrayed by Al Pacino. Gazzara apparently had a lot of trouble sympathizing with Cosmo, which Cassavetes used to his advantage while depicting a man who is unsatisfied and uncomfortable with his stake in life. Cosmo is not a bad person, he simply lacks an active role toward his place in the world.
When he finds himself in over his head with gambling debts, he is offered a way out through a hit job against the titular Chinese bookie. The film offers equal parts comedy and pathos. For example, when Cosmo is on the way to the hit, he stops at a pay phone to check in on his club. He finds himself talking to, then yelling at two incompetent employees who can not give him simple answers as to what is currently happening at the club. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a quiet character piece, offering both nuance and realistic behavior in its protagonist.
There is an authenticity built into the very fabric of Cassavetes' movies. That authenticity lingers with you, as if you were there in person seeing these characters, these people, with your own two eyes. It takes a true talent to make that possible, and you can see that talent through these four films.


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Use this space to cheer the creator along, and talk to your fellow backers.
Have a question?
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I tried to claim my refund using the link u send me in email but it only redirects to a PayPal login and after logging in no further action happens. The amount does not get adds up. My account is verified.
Can you please help me claim my refund?
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Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
Hi all, evening wrap (we do sleep... somewhat).
We have a small bandwidth issue. We are testing Mega as our CDN, and we bought several terabytes worth of bandwidth. Unfortunately, it's not showing up on our account... we've opened a ticket (yes, a new day, a new support ticket).
The good news is that the downloads haven't been frozen out. But, we're a bit hesitant to send out a Kickstarter update, that could overload things until our accounts refresh.
Our current plan is to let the folks in UK/NZ update things on their end, and hopefully we can push out the update to everyone else.
Please do keep posting a comment (sans any identifiable info) if you cannot log in to account.console.com.co and download Lollipop. We'll pick up with those tickets first thing tomorrow.
Thanks everyone - this release is not about delivering our full vision. It's about getting back on track - with the easiest-to-install distribution of Android on PC today. We think we've done that today. We think this was a good day.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
@Shiv - We checked your account. The email you have with Kickstarter is set up with backer benefits locked in. Double check that you are logging in with the Kickstarter email address in your Kickstarter profile for us. If that doesn't solve it, reply back.
Shiv Manas on
@MMV: Thank you for the reply. When I try to register, it says the email account is already is in use, but I've never registered at that site. So I clicked on "forgot password", and got a password reset link via email, but that page never loads and Chrome times out with "ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT".
PS: It's not urgent, I just don't want to miss out on the release, thanks. :)
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
Please post a comment if your account says you have a Standard account. Right here. What we'll do is check those accounts in our backend, and fix them manually.
Most backers that log in to account.console.com.co should have Kickstarter credentials - provided you are using the same email as your Kickstarter account.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
We'll check your account later tonight. Most backers should have access.
Shiv Manas on
@MMV: Just to clarify, the download that'll be released to backers is different from the link you've just posted, right? Because when I go to the link, it says the account type is "Console OS Standard Account Free". Can you please clarify if the full/proper release will be sent to all backers via email, or will it be posted here?
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
Hi all, for those that cannot wait, we have posted the download files at http://account.console.com.co/
We are still doing testing and have not posted everything yet - but it seems some want access right-this-minute. As promised, if Kickstarter didn't act to clean up the comment wall as promised, we'd ship anyways. We're making good on that.
Later tonight and tomorrow, we'll set up additional forums (just for you backers) where we can group Kickstarter-related answers. Then we'll send out an update for everyone signed up via email.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
@Gary - We can subjectively chose to take the best options that we feel are in the interest of all backers. When someone is willing to spend significant portions of their life, demanding hourly replies from us - or posting incorrect information we are compelled to respond to - on our own comment wall, we have to act.
That is our right under the Kickstarter TOS from mid-2014, and we stand by the call. All other backers are going to keep getting Console OS, hopefully later today too.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
An update will be posted soon with details on downloading.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
@AC - See our replies below, we just addressed this request. We're excited to be shipping Lollipop, on the road to Marshmallow. Thanks.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
There are a few people working on Console OS currently. Less than before, but still a few. We had to deal with the resources and bad hand we were dealt - particularly after losing Android-IA for PC - and after making a considerable investment in that platform.
But we're not going to dive deeper into that topic. Members of our team requested anonymity after dealing with cyberbullies - including harassing phone calls and personal contact information being posted on other sites. We want to thank sites like XDA-Developers for working quickly to remove the illegal and harrassing efforts like that. We won't let the trolls win.
We are referring to less than three-tenths of one percent of backers, that we call trolls. We understand that some people want refunds, and we've bent over backwards to explain why that is not possible - and what we're doing to make Console OS great.
Cykit on
"We have been open, respectful, and hard-working to keep Console OS going, in spite of stated risks impacting us."
This sounds great! For the one hundredth time, how many are working on this project? Just numbers, 1? 2? 3? Please be open and transparent, as you advertised.
Also, for the past 16 months, how many pro features have you implemented? 1? 2? 3? Please show how hard-working you are, as advertised.
For the respectful part, you call your backers (investors) trolls, I think we could skip that.
"If you are "sick and tired" of this, simply go away."
Well this is what I am about to do, since I already got the refund. This whole charade already left a bad taste to the mouth. Also I suggest other backers who are sick and tired of this show like I am, make some noise, so you guys could "go away" as the 13 of us. Because this is what Mr. Price suggests our backers do anyways, right?
This is going to be my last post, good luck everyone!
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
We're sorry that you are not satisfied, ACH. We're excited to be taking the best parts of Android-IA and progressively integrating them into Console OS, on our new path forward.
While the loss of Android-IA for PC was undeniable as a setback, it was part of the Android platform at the time. We would not have moved forward with the Kickstarter had we known it was in danger of being discontinued, but we are not making excuses... we're working to deliver!
ACH on
Just a few points for backers that may have missed older comments buried by Creator's canned responses:
Please note the carefully worded contrapositive: "Intel has not disputed". This is as relevant as if I were to say that "Intel has not disputed that the Console OS project is a total scam". The fact is, Intel has never even confirmed that they have a relationship with this project despite Creator's insistence that they were "working together". This deceptive wording has been a common theme in the Creator's responses.
Also note that Android-IA was NOT mentioned in the project risks, only "Android". Seeing as Google's stake in Android is orders of magnitude greater than Intel's, specifically mentioning Android-IA as a risk should be expected.
In fact the only place where Android-IA was mentioned during the campaign is in the marketing matrix on the campaign page where the Creator disparaged it. As such, that the project completely relied on Android-IA is something that would never be inferred by any reasonable person.
Again, this information is directed towards backers that may be showing up late to the party. No response is needed from the Creator.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
Hi everyone, update on the what-if-Kickstarter-doesn't-fix the comment wall problem.
Later today, a new forum will pop up for Kickstarter Backers at http://forums.console.com.co/
We'll use that in place of the comment wall, and distribute to Kickstarter backers via an update. We hope to get this all done today!
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
@Simon - Sorry but we stated as a risk that we cannot control upstream Android resources. Android-IA for PC was one of them.
We don't have the resources to refund you. Intel has not disputed that they discontinued a project we depended on. Claims we have misled anyone, are false.
Simon Bilodeau on
I would like a refund too. I paid for something that was advertised as better than Android IA and Android X86. It was also supposed to be out more than 16 months ago. And all your advertising mentioned a team but now your "we" even isn't able to handle comments and actually deliver Console OS at the same time. Those were all lies, and you can't keep my money if all you deliver is lies and excuses.
I'm already running Android X86; I paid for the Pro features, not a clone of what anyone can hack together. Please refund me.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
The problem will resolve itself shortly, but thanks for your feedback.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
Kickstarter is taking additional steps to resolve comment spam, which interferes with our ability to communicate with backers. They updated us this morning and assured us that this is about to be resolved. We are happy to wait 24 hours or so to accommodate Kickstarter's delay. If they cannot complete that request in the timeframe, we will use an alternate means to serve up Console OS to you all.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
We are working to deliver what we envisioned in our Kickstarter right now. Our first Lollipop release is on the file servers, just waiting on Kickstarter. Have a nice day!
ACH on
If your bankruptcy is due to you refunding all backers then yes, you are absolutely right.
Otherwise you could just, you know, actually deliver what you promised instead of wasting your time blaming everyone else. Or, barring that, take baby steps and just cut down on the logical fallacies and little white lies -- refunds are not possible outside of 60 days, 13 backers make up 50% of the comment wall, you have no obligation to deliver rewards, that it's your choice to ban your backers, etc.
kisamesama on
Hi, I have not been following the project for a long time but seen not very good article on the project :( ... tbh I didn't even read them. I had a Toshiba encore and backed this project to be able to have android on it. But I have already sold my encore.
I wanna know if I will be able to install consoleos on any laptop or pc? I have an old hp dv4, will consoleos work on it?
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
Please just leave us alone. You want nothing other than to see us bankrupt, or options that would require Intel to resume development of Android-IA for PC, which they have said they have no plans to do.
Repeating the same criticism, constantly, hourly, is why we are moving to ban you.
ACH on
Perfect, that is exactly what I expected from you. You have no problem saying that you'll delay the project because you're spending too much time on this wall repeatedly posting canned comments, but you won't spend the time to address actual concerns and criticisms. Since obviously that it's "not productive" isn't the real reason, the logical conclusion is that you don't have rational responses to those questions and criticisms. Heck, you might actually have to take some responsibility or admit some fault, which you have not once done.
It's actually pretty amusing (well maddening, really) if you take a step back and think about it. You have blamed: Intel, Kickstarter, Chih-Wei Huang, your backers -- everyone but yourself. A little humility goes a long way.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
@Edgar - We are not refunding people. We chose to ban 13 backers that have caused a huge drain on our resources, and account for more than half our comment wall.
We have said there will be a full feature roadmap update after we ship Lollipop. We said clearly as the first Kickstarter operating system, that feature set is subject to change... that is not grounds for a refund. We do expect the original vision of Console OS (Pro) to be implemented over the next few versions, based on our risk mitigation and new path forward.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
Our focus is on shipping Console OS Lollipop. Discussion of what-ifs, had we taken other roads, is not productive in-depth. We expect to have some path to download later today, we just talked to Kickstarter this morning on these open issues. They are working to resolve it, and we're passing that along.
ACH on
"We had legal clearance to quit at that point."
If someone actually told you that you could have just taken the money and ran, you should probably fire them. Even if we accept that you accurately disclosed the risks (which I absolutely don't agree with) you are legally bound to come up with a plan and try to execute that. You could not have just quit and taken the money.
In addition, had you chose to just walk away you would have needed to justify that decision with much more information -- information that you have thus far refused to provide such as accounting and proof that you actually did more than cobble Intel's work together and ship a pre-Alpha quality build.
Your repeated misinterpretation of the Kickstarter ToS that governs this project makes me think you didn't actually read them.
"This is a Kickstarter, not a suicide pact."
Yawn, another strawman (TM). Who said that exactly? You could have simply refunded your backers' money long ago (even past the 60 days; it has been done before and is absolutely possible even if we're talking about partial refunds). Regardless by accepting funding you are legally binding yourself to deliver rewards. This is especially true for physical rewards, which don't depend on Intel doing your work for you.
Also, had you actually implemented 10 features (which you claimed to have), not collecting $50,000 from Huang in return for simply demo'ing them is borderline negligence and, had you been answering to shareholders, would be grounds for legal action against you.
I'm looking forward to the adult, intelligent discourse that we'll surely have once you finally address the points in this comment.
Edgar Santos on
Will Console OS Lollipop have any of the advertised Pro Features?
WindowFlinger – A true window manager for Android – run Android apps in windows (Console OS - standard version - will run two apps side-by-side)
InstaSwitch – Building a new hypervisor to instantly toggle between native Android and native Windows
Console Remote Access -> Remotely access your Console OS device from any old Android
Additional codecs and media playback support
Native DVR support (planned ATSC, DVB, QAM/CableCARD, & DTCP-IP)
Built-in media serving (UPnP and DLNA)
Console Files – A new file manager we're building in to the desktop
Console Maps Pro – Premium Maps with Enhanced Turn-by-Turn
Otherwise i think i will go for the refund. Tired of waiting for something that was never close to what as been advertised on Kickstarter.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
We're sorry that you feel that way, but again, it is without question that had Android-IA for PC not been discontinued (within a month of our ship date, which we shipped within), our work would not have been dramatically impacted like it was.
We had legal clearance to quit at that point. This is a Kickstarter, not a suicide pact. We are choosing not to, and we will not be brought down by criticism for that choice.
ACH on
Ever heard the saying about "lipstick on a pig"? Your posts are nothing more than passive-aggressive, patronizing jabs thinly veiled in civility. The number of mistruths and inconsistencies you've put forward in these comments is staggering. The fact that you continue to do that, ignore backer concerns when these are pointed out, refuse to take ANY responsibility (seriously, never even once) and consistently treat your backers as if they are stupid; that is the real disrespect.
Throwing all of this aside, the real truth is that you have delivered nothing but an alpha-quality version of Intel's work with zero added features that doesn't run on all "launch" devices. You hold no moral high ground while that statement holds true; and it has for over a year now.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
Calling us "con men" is why we are in kind, calling you a troll. We have been open, respectful, and hard-working to keep Console OS going, in spite of stated risks impacting us. Console OS is now open source, we have been making regular contributions, and we're excited to be shipping this week.
If you are "sick and tired" of this, simply go away. We'll keep calling out your disrespect. Thanks.
Cykit on
Seriously, I am getting so sick and tired, and insulting by being called a "troll" over and over again. I, along with so many others, backed your "project" two years ago Mr. Price. We have every rights to be reasonably disappointed when there is literally nothing delivered as you promised, and you call us a troll for that? Among the 13 of us only 2 have EVER had their posts removed, while they have a good reason to repeat their post -- you never answer disappointed backers' questions directly.
As of now, I am not, and was never "banned". And being called a "troll" again and again by a con man like you Mr. Price, is insulting. I strongly urge my fellow backers, to take actions. It is no longer a matter of $10. It is about how to drive scammers out of this community. FTC complaint and media exposure might be a good place to go at this stage.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
We disagree, respectfully. We are excited that Console OS Lollipop is uploaded and will be in the hands of backers shortly.
Ripton on
Wait, how does stopping someone from commenting here will make your Console OS launch more successful? If I understand things properly, by delaying COS even more you are making even more people angry = even more "spammers" = more delays to ban those people...
Why don't you just release it already? You will lose nothing if you release it now rather than later, in fact you will only win...
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
We won't engage in disrespectful dialogue. Our first Console OS Lollipop builds are on the server, ready to ship. If Kickstarter doesn't do their job, and reign in the trolls (pursuant to our update 12 hours ago) we will bypass the comment wall for good and ship anyways.
That may mean we just auto-reply to each and every comment going forward, pointing people to another tool... but posts like the one below are part and parcel of why we may have to do that.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
It doesn't matter if there is one backer posting hundreds of comments per day... the threat remains and if a 24 hour delay resolves that problem, we think that's the right call to make. We stand by the decision.
Mobile Media Ventures, Inc. Creator on
@Jeff - And we clearly followed that up with an explanation of what happened with Kickstarter, a situation that they still are past-due on resolving.
We're giving people what most asked us to do - transparent updates in real-time. The downside of that, is sometimes, things change. You can't have it both ways.
Jeff Bristow on
I will remember that on 2/23/2016 you announced in the comments section that ConsoleOS will be shipping over "the next day or so." I have been reading similar statements for two years. Let's see if this one pans out.


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(check out Doug's Notes before installing, click or scroll down)
Just released from Phase One: Capture One Pro 10 with a whole host of new features:
Whether you are a Mac or PC user, Capture One 10 is now even faster and more rewarding to work with.
Get ultimate control over sharpening via a new smart three-step process, using only the steps you need.
Take industry-leading tether controls a step further by adjusting focus from Capture One.
• Auto focus your camera from Capture One (for all supported cameras)
• Manual focus can now be performed in and outside of Live View (Sony and Phase One only, Canon and Nikon requires opening Lv)
Capture One 10's image processing pipeline has been improved and extended.
• Improved RAW controls for mRAW and sRAW formats, for both Canon and Nikon cameras. Full functionality including Lens Corrections (including Chromatic Aberration Analysis), and LCC.
• Achieve Auto Masking on additional files, including Xtrans, Jpeg, Tiff, mRAW and sRAW formats.
NEW LCC correction for 100MP
Now you can have the ultimate 100MP solution, free from concerns about striations caused by certain wide angle lenses.
Rename and move folders within your Capture One catalog.
Purchasers of Capture One Pro 9 from November 1st, 2016 through November 30th, are eligible for a free upgrade to Capture One Pro 10.
DOUG's NOTES:
BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD YOUR UPDATED VERSION OF CAPTURE ONE PRO, I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU RENAME YOUR EXISTING APPLICATION TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERWRITING THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN, WE ARE PREVENTING THE POSSIBILITY. For example, go into your application folder and click ONCE on the exisitng Capture One application icon. The name will be highlighted and you can add onto the name (rename as Capture One v9).
Be it photographic equipment, computer equipment or especially software, I have found that there are basically three types of user personalities with regards to updates and upgrades.
- The first type is probably the most dangerous. Let's call these folks "the pioneers" of the industry and we owe them a debt of gratitude for keeping our aspirin bills to a minimum. These are the folks that have to have the absolute biggest, best and most up-to-date of anything that comes their way.
- The second category (of which I fall into) are "the waiters" and we are somewhat conservative. Basically we wait for a little while until the newly released items have had the majority of bugs reported and worked out by "the pioneers".
- The third and last category belong to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" people. While this is a legitimate and often healthy attitude, the dangers of falling behind remain a reality with regards to OS and hardware requirements.
Be aware that there is indeed a difference between "upgrading" and "updating". I generally tend to think of upgrading as acquiring brand new equipment such as a new computer, a new camera, scanner, printer or even operating system (OS 10.10.x to 10.11.x for example, how fun was that?) for your computer. I refer to updating as bringing your software to a version number that has fixed some issues discovered by the pioneers. For example you could update your Capture One from v8.3.3 to v8.3.4, or your OS to 10.10.4 to 10.10.5.
I support a tremendous number of users in the digital imaging arena and everyday I come across at least two of the afore mentioned personalities. More often than not it's the pioneers that I spend most of my time with. The biggest issue can be a change in the OS (OS 10.10.x to 10.11.x ) or in software (Doug-o-shop v8 to Doug-o-shop v9). Quite a few people do not recognize the fact that the newer OS can have completely different drivers or USB / FireWire protocols thus rendering peripherals useless until a basic update is released.
I can understand wanting to try something new and get the latest and greatest but for goodness sake, take some responsibility. Think about the follow items before diving into something new:
- Is it worth the effort of getting into something new?
- Will my images benefit from it?
- Back up your hard drive and data base before diving in.
- Experiment on copies of your images with the new software.
- Many software companies allow for a downloadable trial version, make use of that offer.
- Have an escape plan to revert to your tried and true system in the event that you are not happy with the upgrade.
One final thought:
Please, please, please, turn OFF any of the automatic updates on your computer, applications, OS, or whatever. YOU make the choice as to if you want to upate or not. Do research, ask questions, try and find out what aches and pains the pioneers have sacrificed themselves so we do not make the same mistakes.
Stay tuned for a upcoming Capture One Pro Seminar at ProGear (date TBD).


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Saturday, April 27, 2002
don't say i didn't warn you!
here it is. i'm starting with the home page and will update the rest shortly, in due order. if you notice any problems with various browsers that i didn't catch, please email me using the link below. . . if the browser in question is a version number 5 or 6!
otherwise, i'm afraid i'll just have to ask you to upgrade to a standards-compliant browser of your choice. . .
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Friday, April 26, 2002
tough guys do yoga. . . .
just ask offensive tackle todd wade of the miami dolphins. to stay competitive, he's added yoga to his training routine. he's a little behind: the new york giants have been required to attend yoga classes as part of their training routine for 2 years now.
also, for those of you who couldn't make renowned yoga teacher rodney yee's recent and too-brief web chat, here's the transcript.
and in other news: it hasn't gone away. . .the look of this site is changing very soon! probably this weekend or next, if i can find the time. i still advise those of you with older browsers (netscape 4, internet explorer 4) to upgrade now!
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Thursday, April 25, 2002
we coffee lovers are at their mercy. . .
i mean, you can acquire the freshest beans, exquisitely roasted, blended to perfectly balance the flavor. you can plug in a $2,000 commercial espresso machine and let it warm up for an hour. you can ensure that the machine is filled with the purest water. and you can grind your lovely beans with a precision grinder. but still your espresso is often a disaster. why?
the barista! only a barista is capable of taking these elements and turning them into a delightful cup.
but who do we usually get for baristas? bored teens who'd rather be talking to their friends at the gap? harried bartenders, pushing buttons in between sour apple martinis? until baristas get better pay, better training, and respect, we won't see much good coffee here in new york! it needs to become a recognized profession, a real vocation, a career path. . .
and some wise people in australia have the light. . . in response to complaints of bad coffee, the government of australia has stepped up to the plate, creating a set of regulations to define the barista, to standardize their training, and to elevate the position. soon eager coffee lovers will go in one door and emerge from another, transformed by technical knowledge and expertise!
with this serious attitude, how long will it be before australia will be able to boast the world's best coffee?
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Wednesday, April 24, 2002
of course, one lone study of just 100 samples doesn't prove anything. . .
but many people are shocked at the discovery by swedish scientists that cooking high-carbohydrate foods at high temperatures -- foods such as bread(!), pizza(!) -- apparently create large amounts of a known cancer-causing chemical. the swedes were so concerned about their findings, they released them immediately instead of waiting to publish them in a scientific journal. reuters said the release of this early study is sparking a worldwide food scare.
what is this chemical, acrylamide? this white, crystalline chunky powder (think sea salt) is a known chemical hazard; the government has set a low safety threshold for it in air, for example. breathing it may be fatal and very small amounts cause genetic mutations and birth defects.
also, it appears to kill fetal mice and paralyse the mothers -- dangerous stuff, no doubt!
however, before we burn our bread recipes and toss out our pizza flour, let's remember the hullabaloo over saccharine, which was banned in the 70s from soft drinks when tests appeared to prove that it caused cancer. years later those tests were shown to be poorly conducted and reputable figures say small amounts of saccharine are safe. . . .
but it is a funny reminder of woody allen's quip that in the future all foods thought now to be good for you would be proven deadly. . .pass that heart-healthy dark chocolate, would you?
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i've always liked rodney yee's yoga . . .
long-time readers may recall i took a workshop with him a few months ago at jivamukti. he certainly is a very inspiring teacher. with the release of his new book, it's natural that we'll be seeing a surge of articles about him, like this one in usa today.
i might go back at 5:30pm EST to see how his online chat goes. i've no doubt it'll be instructional.
the workshop i took with him last fall stressed backbending, particularly full wheel pose (urdhva dhanurasana). at that time yee demonstrated how to move the tailbone "in between the legs" to shift more weight onto your feet. this is the action that will allow you to stand up from wheel and also learn to gracefully and safely drop back from mountain pose (tadasana) into a beautiful wheel.
i'm still working on the tailbone action, but with his advice, i have often done a full wheel with my hands at the base of a wall, thought about moving my tailbone, and then successfully walked my hands up the wall to stand in mountain. the trick to coming back down is to lift up at the sternum, not just slouch backwards. then you can put your hands in prayer at your forehead and start to go back to the wall. walking your hands down the wall, while it may seem scary, is actually much easier than walking them up.
if you've never tried this before: don't do it at home without first practicing this several times with a qualified yoga teacher to aid you! falling is dangerous, but more importantly, you could hurt your back if you don't learn the actions correctly.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2002
for several years now there's been a fad for old-fashioned, herbal flavors in chocolate -- fennel, lavender, verbena. and lately we've been introduced to asian flavors: ginger, green tea, chinese five-spice, rosewater.
so how about the two together? a specialty florist in bangkok is expanding into artisan chocolates. his chocolate bars are touched with herb and spice flavors rooted in thai cuisine, such as chrysanthemum and lotus seed, as well as the familiar green tea. let's just hope he doesn't add any of those fiery thai chiles! since new flavors travel fast, i suspect we shall soon see these and other thai flavors in cutting-edge artisan chocolates here. . . .
in fact, since indian cuisine had a boomlet here just 2 or 3 years ago, i'm still surprised we don't see more indian-inspired chocolate flavors beyond the rosewater. maybe something along the lines of a mix of cardomon and cumin for the adventurous?
but of course, it's important to keep it elegant and clean. beyond that you get into the confusion flavors that i just can't help mocking savagely. . . .
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Monday, April 22, 2002
can't wait to log on to my coffee pot!
i'm not kidding. after much delay, salton has announced the definite existence of its line of internet-connected kitchen equipment. the appliances also talk to each other over a wireless home network. so log on to set the coffee machine and the alarm clock -- "you've got coffee!" a perky voice will chime just as the pot's finished brewing.
also, on the coffee social front: i've talked about fair-trade coffee, shade-grown and bird-friendly coffee, and organic coffee. now there's a new kind of progressive coffee: humane coffee. i know, i know: you're all pretty darn tired of this stuff, except i have to note that unlike many progressive rants, this political coffee claptrap may actually have some meaning to it.
could the dreadfully low coffee prices be already beginning to affect the social stability of two countries of importance to the united states: guatemala and indonesia? guatemalan farm workers have seized 14 coffee plantations, demanding that their land be redistributed among the poor. as for indonesia, farmers in the lampung area are pulling up their coffee trees and demanding government aid, according to the jakarta times. are these small warning signs of further problems to come?
on a brighter note, farmers in the far mountains of myanmar (burma) appear to be taking part in an effort to replace opium poppy cultivation with that of quality coffee. let's hope that the present world-low in prices doesn't doom this promising effort to failure.
and even though long-time readers know i'm no fan of starbucks, one man's quirky quest to visit every starbucks on the planet made me smile. . . naturally, he's got a website. seems like he needs to hook up with these two.
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Sunday, April 21, 2002
and the sweet spot is two clicks to the left of arrow decal!
yes, i've spent a grueling day dialing in my new mazzer mini grinder. but after half a pound of caffe d'arte's yummy parioli blend went to science, i found the notch. thank goodness this grinder is so quiet -- if i'd spent so long with my old lux i'd be even more deaf than i am already! unfortunately, i didn't get the magic 25-second 1-3/4 oz. espresso pull until 7 p.m. since i wasn't pulling decaf, i thought twice about drinking it! but tomorrow is another day. . . .
in more coffee news, a recent observation made by the new york times that adult american consumers are eagerly adopting lifestyle trends often first identified in japanese teens -- "we are all japanese teenagers now" was the way the paper put it -- seems to be borne out once again. beyond hello kitty, pokemon, and the return of platform/wedgie sandals, japanese-style canned coffee drinks are being launched upon the nation. you heard it here (and here) first, dear readers!
trust me, the beverage giants have focus-grouped this one all out. look for a pile of new coffee beverages to appear in your grocery store's soft drink and dairy aisles very soon. you could start seeing ads later this spring for summer product launches.
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[These are excerpts from the Vigil for All Nascent Human Life as celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, November 27, 2010.]
Lord Jesus,
You who faithfully visit and fulfil with your Presence
the Church and the history of men;
Reawaken in us respect for every unborn life,
make us capable of seeing in the fruit of the maternal womb
the miraculous work of the Creator...
Man has an unmistakable originality compared to all other living beings that inhabit the earth. He presents himself as a unique and singular entity, endowed with intelligence and free will, as well as being composed of a material reality. He lives simultaneously and inseparably in the spiritual dimension and the corporal dimension.... We are part of this world, tied to the possibilities and limits of our material condition, at the same time we are open to an infinite horizon, able to converse with God and to welcome Him in us.
The human person is a good in and of himself and his integral development should always be sought. Love for all, if it is sincere, naturally tends to become a preferential attention to the weakest and poorest. In this vein we find the Church's concern for the unborn, the most fragile, the most threatened by the selfishness of adults and the darkening of consciences. The Church continually reiterates ... "from the moment of its conception life must be guarded with the greatest care ".
With regard to the embryo in the womb... This is not an accumulation of biological material, but a new living being, dynamic and wonderfully ordered, a new unique human being. So was Jesus in Mary's womb, so it was for all of us in our mother's womb.
I urge the protagonists of politics, economic and social communications to do everything in their power to promote a culture which respects human life...
Ave, verum Corpus, natum de Maria Virgine!
[The Pope's final words refer to a hymn attributed to Pope Innocent VI (1282-1362). During the Middle Ages it was sung at the elevation of the host during the consecration. Mozart composed this version in 1791 to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi.]
AVE VERUM Corpus
Natum de Maria Virgine:
Vere passum, immolatum
In cruce pro homine:
Cuius latus perforatum
Fluxit aqua et sanguine:
Esto nobis praegustatum
Mortis in examine.
HAIL, true Body,
truly born Of the Virgin Mary mild
Truly offered, wracked and torn,
On the Cross for all defiled,
From Whose love-pierced, sacred side
Flowed Thy true Blood's saving tide:
Be a foretaste sweet to me
In my death's great agony.


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Moms. Listen up. Need a way to keep your little ones busy for hours on end? Say hello to Treasure Rocks. Little nuggets of baking soda that have jewels hidden inside for your kids to "discover" as they spray with vinegar. And while they are great for a snowy Saturday afternoon, they also make for completely adorable Valentine's. In fact, of all of the valentine's this year, Audrey picked this one for her class.
$4.00 4lbs baking soda
$2.99 Plastic jewels
$2.99 Plastic coins
$2.98 Red food coloring
$4.76 Glitter
$4.99 Clear treat bags
$2.99 Baker's twine
$4.93 White cardstock
Muffin baking dish
Hole punch
"You Rock" tags
Fizzing Rock instruction cards
Cost for 20 valentines (not including tools): $30.63
Cost per valentine: $1.53
Mix a few drops of food coloring with ¼ cup water. Place 1 cup baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the colored water, mixing with your fingers, until you get a mixture that is damp and moldable, but not too wet.
Add a few gems and coins to a small clump of rock mixture, then pack more mixture around the treasures until they are completely hidden. Place rock into the well of a muffin dish. Sprinkle with glitter and let dry overnight.
Repeat steps 1 & 2 until you make as many rocks as needed.
Download the tag and instruction templates and print onto cardstock. Cut out each along the gray lines and punch a hole in the tags.
When the rocks are dry, place each in a cellophane bag with instructions and tie with baker's twine. Tie a "You rock!" tag on each.
Adapted from Growing a Jeweled Rose


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Every week, we have four themes! I chose National Feather Day for my theme this week. If you want to know what the other themes are, you will need to go visit the challenge and see for yourself.
Here is my card using a Bugaboo image. I colored with Copic markers.
Our first sponsor this month is a2zScrapbooking. The prize for the monthly winner will be a digi kit. What fun!! a2zScrapbooking sells so many products and they are the exclusive dealer for Hero Arts Digital products!
Our second sponsor is Bugaboo!
The prize is $21 worth of digital images.
And Lisa Haines is going to give a goodie package away, too.
So, by entering the challenge, you have a chance to win one of two prizes!!
Hope you will go check out the challenge and see what my teammates have made!!
And thanks for stopping by!!


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Like the deer and the stag, the fawn exercised great power over the early Celtic imagination. The Eacute;rainn King Lugaid Laígde pursued a fawn, probably a divine personification of Ireland itself. Aige and Sadb were transformed into fawns. Donn mac Midir used yet another woman transformed into a fawn to lure Fionn mac Cumhaill and his men. But some fawns are male, like Fionn's son Oisín, whose name is still the Irish word for fawn. The fawn appears to be an antecedent of the stag in the Perceval legend. Folk etymology (wrongly) glosses the place-name Uisnech as 'place of the fawn'. OIr. and ModIr. oisín; ScG laogh féidh, fiadh òg; Manx minjeig; W elain, hydd ifanc; Corn. yorghyk; Bret. menn-karvez.
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This is a non-food related post.
If you visited Kitchen Lore yesterday, you saw that we were participating in the SOPA Strike along with 75,000 other websites (update: make that 115,000 websites) including Google, Wikipedia, Mozilla, Craigslist, and Wordpress. The SOPA Strike is over and Congress has been continuing to drop its support of the bills, though the numbers are still pretty close (67 supporters, 72 opponents). It looks like we made a difference, though the fight's not over just yet.
If you still don't understand what the fuss is about after all the internet craziness that happened yesterday, here's a succinct post about why both acts are bad for the internet and fail to accomplish their stated goal of addressing piracy.
This is important - contact your Congressional representatives if you haven't already (if you did - thanks!).
And now we head back to our regularly scheduled posts.


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Excellence, Integrity, Exceptional Service.....
this is the foundation and company philosophy of Lajoie Purchasing Associates.
As founder and principal, Donna Lajoie and her team of professionals oversee all phases of hospitality FF&E and OS&E purchasing and project management from initial project review, to budget development, through final purchase and installation.
With more than twenty~five years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ms. Lajoie's diversified range of knowledge includes hands-on operational expertise in all hotel departments. As Regional Hotel Director she was responsible for the overall performance of fifteen hotels concurrently and was ranked in the top ten of 55 Regional Managers. Her understanding of the balance between form and function has been invaluable to the success of the company's projects. Ms. Lajoie's accomplishments as Director of Technical Services in charge of FF&E purchasing and project management was her inspiration for this results driven company.
Lajoie Purchasing Associates has worked with numerous hospitality companies including Marriott International, Starwood, InterContinental Hotels Group, Twin River Casino, Sonco Gaming and Hilton Hotel Corporation. Budgets for these projects have ranged from $500,000 to over $6.5 million. Specific areas of expertise include project management with strong attention to detail, value engineering while maintaining design integrity, model room development offering multiple vendor sources and value engineered products, and budget management maximizing the owners' FF&E investment.
Lajoie Purchasing Associates was established in 2004 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 136128
FC3T2 i386 loopback mount of FC3-test3-i386-DVD.iso fails inexplicably
Last modified: 2015-01-04 17:10:53 EST
From Bugzilla Helper:
User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.7)
Gecko/20040904 Firefox/0.9.3
Description of problem:
mount FC3-test3-i386-DVD.iso /mnt/foo -t iso9660 -o
mount: wrong fs type, bad option, bad superblock on /dev/loop2,
or too many mounted file systems
(could this be the IDE device where you in fact use
ide-scsi so that sr0 or sda or so is needed?)
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
util-linux-2.12a-6 /bin/mount, kernel 2.6.8-1.541 #1
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1.mount FC3-test3-i386-DVD.iso /mnt/foo -t iso9660 -o
Actual Results: mount: wrong fs type, bad option, bad superblock on
or too many mounted file systems
(could this be the IDE device where you in fact use
ide-scsi so that sr0 or sda or so is needed?)
Additional info:
An update has been released for Fedora Core 3 (kernel-2.6.12-1.1372_FC3) which
may contain a fix for your problem. Please update to this new kernel, and
report whether or not it fixes your problem.
If you have updated to Fedora Core 4 since this bug was opened, and the problem
still occurs with the latest updates for that release, please change the version
field of this bug to 'fc4'.
Thank you.
This bug has been automatically closed as part of a mass update.
It had been in NEEDINFO state since July 2005.
If this bug still exists in current errata kernels, please reopen this bug.
There are a large number of inactive bugs in the database, and this is the only
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Sunday, 25 July 2010
Call me Mr Nobody
If people are driven to spend enough time with each other, or if they just connect strongly enough, they move up to the next level of conversation where things are more meaningful. They may discuss on their opinions and views of things, now safe that their companion is sympathetic to their views. They may be more candid about their life situations, or they may discuss in detail about the things that interest them now they know their companion is reciprocal. As people tend to like people with similar interests there is more range of things they can talk about in a more in-depth manner. If sense of humour is similar then they can add a humorous angle to their experiences, or bring something into conversation purely down to the fact that they found it amusing. It is from these types of conversation that lasting friendship can spawn.
The thing about me, and I guess most people with Asperger's Syndrome, is that I am actually a socially boring person. I'm not a boring person, I can converse in-depth and with articulation and knowledge on many, many topics. I also have a pretty good sense of humour and can throw the odd joke or humorous observation into most topics. When it comes to the upper-rungs of the conversation ladder I can hold my own along with the best of them, I just can't handle that first step. If a stranger were to come up to me and attempt to spark up a conversation they'd soon find themselves frustrated and bored, as general meaningless chit-chat isn't something in my vocabulary.
As you can well imagine this is quite frustrating. I know I'm a fairly decent guy with a lot to offer, but no-one else does. Not through any fault of their own, but mine. I have things to say and discuss and talk about but no-one to really share my thoughts with. I realise I give off an impression to people that I'm curt and uninteresting and I suppose in these initial moments of meeting they're right…I am a socially uninteresting person.
Even though I can converse at those upper rungs of the ladder, I myself still can't instantly jump there. I can't approach a stranger, or have a stranger approach me, and converse on higher subjects right away; I too need that initial phase where you get comfortable with people, but for me that stage involves much less conversation :) So how do we get past that first rung of the ladder? How do we convince people to persevere with us? How can we drag them to our heights? If I had the answer I'd bottle it.
For me anyway, two things do help. First is working with people via your job. That way you're forced to be around each other and spend time with each other. In this captive situation you can conduct the "getting to know you" stage at your own pace. On-line situations also help where people tend to be in the same community due to a shared interest, and again you can get involved in a level you're comfortable with.
I mentioned the frustration before; having all these things inside you that you feel are going to waste. But the other aspect of frustration is when other people insist that you "just need to come out of your shell" and "stop being shy". I have no shell and I'm not shy. Yet again it is just that our worlds don't align, that I'm a square peg trying to fit your round hole because your round hole is what is considered to be correct.
3 comments:
- The Scrybe said...
Ah! This is so well said, I'm not sure if I can even respond to it. But I'll try.
I've had this very same problem, with the initial step. It has meant that life has very often been difficult, lonely even.
But then recently, out of the blue, there appeared an individual who doesn't care for small talk or the initial chit-chat either. Someone who also doesn't care that I'm very often socially inadequate.
Of course we met through the internet, which has been a great help for me. But it didn't exactly deliver immediate results. A great deal of patience was needed.
But now I'm beginning to prattle. I enjoyed reading your post. I wish you all the best in building new relationships. And thank you :)
- 25 July 2010 at 21:32
- Matt said...
The ladder analogy is excellent - I've experienced the same thing. The more time I spend with someone, and the more I listen to them, the greater the likelihood we'll move up the ladder. Or, I might learn this is someone I'm not interested in moving up the ladder with. And once you've moved up, it's easier to get back there with that person.
- 26 July 2010 at 01:52
- Curi said...
I'm an adult with AS and I really enjoy your blog. So many of your concerns mirror mine - it feels like I could be writing these entries (although I'm female and American ^_~ ). I can't chit-chat to save my life. I used to go to a salon where the hairdressers only spoke Spanish so I didn't have to converse with them!
- 25 September 2010 at 08:44


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It's Final! Federal Construction Contractors Must Comply With Affirmative Action Obligations for Individuals With DisabilitiesAugust 19, 2015 – Alerts Labor & Employment Alert
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court in Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. v. Shiu, U.S., No. 14-1111, cert. denied 6/15/15, declined to review Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.'s (ABC) challenge to the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' (OFCCP) final rules that require all federal contractors to implement new affirmative action obligations for individuals with disabilities. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision is significant because it affirmed the government's contention that even federal construction contractors have to comply with the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) final regulations, which became effective March 24, 2014.
In declining to review ABC's petition, the Supreme Court rejected the association's arguments that:
- The OFCCP exceeded the authority delegated to it by Congress under Section 503 by requiring contractors to collect disability data from job applicants at the pre-offer stage without regard to whether those job seekers are "qualified" for employment.
- The OFCCP's new utilization goal was arbitrary and capricious because the agency didn't provide a rational explanation for the goal or for subjecting the construction industry to that requirement.
- The OFCCP's disability rules contain provisions that were not contemplated by the limited Congressional grant of authority under Section 503.
- Congress did not authorize the OFCCP to amend the Section 503 rules to include the new data collection or analysis requirements.
As a result, federal construction contractors must now take numerous additional steps to ensure they are in compliance with their affirmative action obligations under Section 503. For example, federal construction contractors should:
- Review and revise their employment policies, including their equal employment opportunity (EEO) clause, to provide that the contractor will "employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities, and treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disabilities."
- Revise solicitations and advertisements to state that the company is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities.
- Incorporate their EEO clause into their contracts by citing to 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and bolding the text of required language.
- Revise employment policies/procedures to ensure that all Americans with Disabilities Acts Amendments of 2008 (ADAAA) amendments have been made.
- Revise hiring qualification standards to incorporate ADAAA's specific prohibition on the use of qualification standards, employment tests or other selection criteria that are "based on an individual's uncorrected vision" unless the standard, test or other selection criteria is "shown to be job-related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity."
- Revise compensation policies to make it impermissible for the company to reduce compensation provided to an individual with a disability because of the actual or anticipated cost of a reasonable accommodation the individual needs or may request.
- Amend their Affirmative Action Program (AAP) to provide that their full AAP, absent the data metrics required by Section 60-741.44(k) (number of applicants etc.), shall be made available to any employee or applicant.
- Use the OFCCP's published self-identification form to invite applicants (those who meet the basic, minimum requirements) pre-offer to self-identify as an individual with a disability at the same time that demographic data regarding race, gender and ethnicity is recorded. This is in addition to the existing post-offer, self-identification requirement. The pre-offer invitation to self-identify may be included in the company's application materials but must be separate from the application.
- Invite all of the company's employees to voluntarily self-identify as an individual with a disability using the OFCCP's self-identification form at least once every five years.
- Remind employees at least once during the years between the initial and the five-year invitation period that they may voluntarily update their disability status at any time.
- Not compel or coerce individuals to self-identify and keep all self-identification information confidential and in self-contained fields.
- Revise EEO policy in the company's AAP to clarify its duty to provide notice of employee's rights and the company's obligations in a manner that is accessible and understandable to persons with disabilities and to require the company's top U.S. executives' support for the AAP.
- Revise the company's policies to ensure that applicants and employees with disabilities have "equal access to its personnel processes including those through communication technologies."
- Provide necessary reasonable accommodation to ensure applicants and employees with disabilities receive equal employment opportunity in the operation of personnel processes.
- Send written notification of company policy related to its affirmative action efforts to all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
- Review and document outreach and recruitment efforts in the prior 12 months to analyze effectiveness and maintain records for three years.
- Implement and disseminate AAP by including it in the company's manual and notify union officials, if any.
- Document and maintain records demonstrating the actions it has taken:
- Measure the effectiveness of its AAP.
- Indicate any need for remedial action.
- Determine the degree to which the company's objectives have been attained.
- Determine whether individuals with disabilities have had the opportunity to participate in all company professional and social activities.
- Measure the company's compliance with the AAP's specific obligations.
- Document and update annually: (1) for applicants: the total number of applicants for employment and the number of applicants who are known individuals with disabilities; (2) for hires: the total number of job openings, the number of jobs filled and the number of individuals with disabilities hired; and (3) the total number of job openings and the number of jobs that are filled. Retain these records for three years.
- Establish an aspirational utilization goal of seven percent to hire qualified individuals with disabilities.
- When the percentage of individuals with disabilities in one or more job groups is less than the utilization goal, take steps to determine whether and where impediments to equal employment exist. This includes assessing existing personnel processes, the effectiveness of its outreach and recruitment efforts, the results of its AAP audit and any other areas that might affect the success of the AAP. After conducting this assessment, the company must develop and execute action-oriented programs to correct any identified problem areas.
This is just a sample list of actions that federal construction contractors need to consider taking as a result of the Supreme Court's recent rejection of the ABC's petition.
Due to the OFCCP's increased audit and enforcement activity, it is imperative for federal construction contractors with federal contracts in excess of $50,000 to review their AAP to ensure they are in compliance with Section 503's requirements. Where federal construction contractors have questions regarding their new obligations, they should contact experienced affirmative action counsel.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Kenneth A. Rosenberg at [email protected] or 973.994.7510, Courtney D. Roach at [email protected] or 973.994.7516 or any other member of Fox Rothschild's Labor and Employment Department.


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I am a self-proclaimed woven wrap guru. When my little guy and I started wearing, we used a stretchy wrap and soon became accustomed to the length of fabric. I quickly learned the proper way to tighten and swirl the tails around so that the extra fabric didn't feel overwhelming or cumbersome. When the guy started getting heavier (way too quickly!) I attended a BWI meeting and we took to using a woven wrap very quickly. I loved how versatile they were and loved trying new ways of tying (although I swear, I'll never get a nice double hammock!) I quickly learned the lingo (what exactly is a DDDDDDDISO??), purchased a size six on the swap and got to work! Months later, after attending another handful of meetings, I began thinking about all of the other types of carriers I had encountered. I found lots of other moms singing the praises of ring slings or wearing their little one in a mei tai or customizing their buckle carrier with new suck pads and hoods with reach straps. Was I missing out? It was like there was some strange golden light streaming out of the library rolling suitcases and totes Indiana Jones style! We loved wrapping but were we missing some great babywearing moments by only using one type of carrier? So that brings us to this exciting babywearing journey!
When I first decided to try other kinds of carriers and blog about the experience, I thought I should set up some ground rules like in real sports like baseball and late night bumper-bowling. First, I wanted to focus on the three most popular types; ring slings, mei tai's and buckle carriers. I wanted to give each a fair shake and I knew that every carrier would have a learning curve so I would use each kind of carrier exclusively for one week. I would wear in lots of different situations. And I did! I wore around the house doing laundry and making pierogies!, I wore while we were out shopping (let's be honest, mostly at Target… I have a problem…) and running errands! I wore at work at the college! If I was going to learn something new, by gosh so were my lazy college students! I also wanted to make sure that it was clear that these would be my personal experiences and opinions. Every family is different and everyone has their own likes and dislikes! This would be my story and one carrier feature that I might hate could be exactly why someone else loves it. You might swear by Heinz ketchup but I like mayo on my fries! I also wanted to try carriers that were available in the lending library so that our readers could check out the same carriers if they read something they were interested in! I had some help from Katie Abell our knowledgeable librarian and chose a Maya Wrap gathered shoulder ring sling, a Lenny Lamb toddler sized mei tai and a Lillebaby Airflow.
|Lenny Lamb Toddler Sized Wrap Conversion Mei Tai
I started with the mei tai. I knew from my research and from talking about them at meetings that it would be the most like woven wraps, especially in terms of manipulating the straps. I also knew that I would be able to easily wear the little guy on my back which is especially important when I wear at work. At first I found I was fumbling with the straps a lot and had difficulty with them twisting up. It was like I was being attacked by some kind of soft, fluffy drunken octopus! But once I got the child up I found it quite comfy for both of us! The padded straps were soft and cushy on my shoulders and the little guy quickly discovered that he could bounce up and down like a ten-year old hopped up on ring pops (which he enjoyed immensely). After a few days, I was able to get him up much more quickly, without looking like I was trying to put some sort of jacket on backwards and in the dark, though I still had trouble making the transition into a back carry. I found myself wishing that the straps were wider to add some additional support (hello…wrap straps!) and the little guy quickly got frustrated with being worn lower on my back (he's quite nosy and NEEDS to see over my shoulder.) When I asked what he thought, my hibernating grizzly bear of a husband said that it would be great for anyone intimidated or worried about making a seat and that he would be comfortable back carrying with it! Then he rolled over in his chair and went back to sleep. It was a weekend after all, and I'd made bacon for breakfast.
|Lillebaby Airflow
After our week of mei ties, we moved on to the buckle carrier. At first I was intimidated. There were all kinds of straps to adjust and clasps and padding. It was a bit confusing in the beginning, figuring out which arm went where and which nylon strap needed tightening or loosening. I fumbled around like a feeble ferret without thumbs! There was definitely a learning curve! Finally, after a grueling battle I prevailed and once everything was adjusted to fit properly, I could wear the little guy easily and comfortably. After some time, I began to see the appeal of this type of carrier! Once the straps were adjusted, it was very quick to put on and take off. And on, and off… And on again as the one-going-on-thirteen year old made up his mind full of pre-toddler angst. The carrier felt very much like a padded backpack which is something many people are familiar with. After time, I personally found it quite bulky and disliked the thick padded straps, they were too "sporty" for me. I felt like I should be spelunking in a damp cave somewhere or rappelling off the side of a twenty-story Chuck E Cheese. My furry werewolf of a husband looked up from his warm platter of bacon, said that it looked like some kind of medieval torture device and promptly refused to try it, returning to the deliciousness. I also realized that I have a strange aversion to having things buckled and tied around my waist! I couldn't put my finger on it when we were using the mei tei, but I feel extra constricted when I have a carrier tight around my waist. Maybe it's an unconscious hatred for day glow fanny packs from somewhere in my childhood… I realized that when I wrap, especially with back carries, I rarely ever tie around my waist! I always seem to tie Tibetan or use a candycane chestbelt! Needless to say, I doubt I will be getting involved in any high stakes buckle carrier Tuesday stockings anytime soon…
|Maya Wrap Ring Sling with the Comfort Fit Shoulder
Finally, we spent a week with a ring sling. Going into this project, I felt like I knew the most about ring slings. I often used my short wrap tied as a rebozo, so I knew it would be similar. I knew I could really only wear it one way, that it would be a one shoulder carry and that I wouldn't be able to wear the little guy on my back. I was highly skeptical. Thoroughly unimpressed. Highly suspicious. Why were people so drawn to them? It was a mystery that needed investigating, like on Dateline or in the Hardy Boys! Let's just say I felt very apprehensive about using the ring sling for a whole week. Suddenly, after using it for a day, I realized that these limitations are exactly what makes the ring sling perfect for us! When the boy wanted down to chase the dog around with a plastic spatula, I could put him down quickly. When he wanted back up because his plastic bottle full of dried beans wouldn't fit in the top of the Alphabet Train, I could put him right back up! The ring sling was fast and easy. We were even able to nurse in it!
My furry Ewok-from-Endor husband appreciated the speed of the ring sling when we had to go to the grocery for more bacon and quickly demanded that we needed one to keep in the car. Luckily, I had an extra short wrap and some sling rings laying around which I could quickly convert (professional sewing skills, go!) and we are now the owners of a new ring sling!
I learned a lot about our personal babywearing needs over this experience. I found that all of the carriers I tried have different appealing features, some of which I liked and some of which I didn't. I also realized that at heart, I will always be drawn to the versatility that woven wrapping allows for, and it will always be the "go to" carrier for me. I think the most important thing to take away from this journey is that all of the carriers are unique and allow us to have our babies safe and close to us!
Written by Sarah Russell,
Blogger and Volunteer, BWI of Cleveland
If you would like to go on your own carrier journey, please attend one of our many Instructional Monthly Meetings held all across the Greater Cleveland area! Please visit our Events Page to locate a meeting closest to your home. See you there!


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