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I've had an iPhone 4 for almost two weeks now, and I can honestly say it's the best iPhone yet. I had the 2G, which was great, but was far too slow for data. So I upgraded to the 3G, which was a big leap forward on the data front but, after a while, slowed down for pretty much everything else. I skipped the 3GS partially because of the terrible name, and partially because I was still locked into a contract. But now, the 4 is a whole new beast, and I love it accordingly. But why? FaceTime? Retina Display? Multitasking? HD Video Recording and Editing? 5-Megapixel Camera with LED Flash? Let's have a look at the iPhone 4's biggest features (as per the Apple website), and one that I'm sure Apple wishes everyone would stop talking about.
I spoke to some Apple representatives on launch day, who made it pretty clear that FaceTime is the feature that Apple wants us to fall in love with. They even went so far as to call it the "headline act". Now, having only had the chance to partake in one FaceTime call (a lot of my friends have Wi-Fi and a few of them have iPhone 4s, but it seems none of them have both), I can't vouch for its everyday viability. But I can talk about its ease of use.
FaceTime is about as simple as video calling can get – except for the fact that you need a Wi-Fi connection to make it work. (Hopefully the local telcos strike a deal soon, as our 3G networks can probably handle the extra data better than the crippled AT&T in the US). It's as easy as starting a call, pressing the FaceTime button, and a few seconds later you're connected. Or if you've FaceTime called (FaceTimed?) someone before, you can go straight to it without the need for the mobile network at all. The picture is reasonable, given the lower-quality front-facing camera (which has a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels), and the audio is far clearer than on 3G, even with a good signal.
But simplicity aside, it's still the video calling that we've had in Australia for 10 years and has never quite taken off. It's still awkward to do when anyone else is around – you wouldn't use speakerphone on the tram, and the addition of video doesn't make it any less weird – and, usually, I don't really need to see the person I'm speaking to.
Granted, the emotional theme of the FaceTime ads is a brilliant marketing device, and I can see Apple selling bucketloads of iPhone 4s on this feature alone. No one wants to miss their baby's first steps, and it's great to see your family when they live interstate or overseas.
With that in mind, FaceTime does have a hope of succeeding, but first it needs to overcome the one hurdle that has plagued video calling since it began: becoming ubiquitous.
To make video calls previously, there's been a reliance on phone hardware and the network working together, in addition to the person you're calling having the same abilities. Given the astonishing uptake of the iPhone in Australia, I can envisage a time when nearly everyone has one, and even if that's not the case, FaceTime is an open standard that other manufacturers will surely adopt if iPhone 4 reaches the same level of success as previous generations. Then all we'll need is widespread Wi-Fi.
Do I love iPhone 4 for FaceTime? Nope. But it's pretty cool.
Retina Display
Quite frankly, it's hard not to be smacked in the face with the iPhone's 960 x 640 resolution display. That's 614,400 pixels – more than half that of my MacBook screen, despite the latter being around 10 times larger. Once you've seen the Retina display, everything else looks pixelated; the iPhone 4 is to other displays as laser printers once were to their dot-matrix forebears. Even the iPad, which was my biggest 'gadget love' until a week ago, has now lost its sheen.
Pixel count aside, the iPhone 4 has, without a doubt, the most beautiful screen I've seen on any device, ever. It's bright, sharp, and instantly on, plus the 'optical lamination' (meaning the screen is adhered to the glass) gives the feel of the screen being printed on the glass' surface, rather than buried beneath.
Is it the Retina display that makes me love the iPhone? It certainly helps it along. But it's not everything. There's more to this new beast than a fancy display.
It feels like the nerds (myself included) have been asking for multitasking on the iPhone since time immemorial. Well, a couple of years at least. Apple finally implemented a version of multitasking in iOS 4, which all you lucky 3GS owners have had for weeks now. My slow-old iPhone 3G couldn't cope with the new feature, so I had to wait until 4 to get my hands on it.
So what do I think of it? Well, it's not that great.
It's definitely a handy feature some of the time: any time I need to switch between apps to complete some sort of task, it's incredibly worthwhile – for example, copying multiple images or paragraphs into an email. But more often than not, I feel like I'm needing to go through and closing all kinds of detritus apps that I can't even remember opening.
While I realise it would be difficult to implement a perfect solution, giving the user the option of which apps to multitask with could solve the problem.
Instead of leaving everything 'running' (of course, except for audio apps, most aren't actually running, but frozen in their current state) in the background, the default should be as it was before iOS 4: pressing the Home button will close the app. Then holding down or double-clicking the Home button could open a menu with three choices: leave the app running and return to the home screen; leave the app running and choose another app from the multitasking bar; or close the app completely. That way the user can choose what's going on in the background without the tedious need to manually clean up the apps before every single one appears in the list.
I could then choose, for example, to keep Mail, Messages and Twitter open, but close Pocket Weather AU once I know what to wear in the morning.
You can probably guess that multitasking isn't what makes me love the iPhone 4. It's nice, but it's not perfect. In fact, it feels like a very un-Apple implementation.
HD video and 5 megapixel camera
I love that the iPhone 4 has HD video recording. But it's not something I'm going to use much. With iMovie, I can make cool short videos that look great, and will impress my less technologically-savvy friends and family. If I had kids, I can imagine this (combined with FaceTime) would be the killer feature: a HD video camera always at hand to capture unexpected momentous occasions would be brilliant. Yep, it ties in quite well with the emotionally themed ads Apple has opted for.
It's nice to have HD video, but I'd still have bought it without the ability.
The 5-megapixel still camera, on the other hand, I have used a lot already. For casual use, it does just as good a job as many compact cameras, and it's always in my pocket. The addition of a few cheap apps like Hipstamatic and Camera Plus (before it was pulled from the app store) make it an even better option, allowing for some very cool photos without much effort at all.
Most importantly, the camera in the iPhone 4 is the most responsive I've ever used in a phone. It's possible to take multiple photos in quick succession, and zooming or tapping to focus are incredibly quick. The flash is also surprisingly useful, and can be used to light up the dark for photos or videos without looking garish.
The external antenna
The design of the iPhone 4 is undeniably beautiful. It's not necessarily practical, and plenty of people attest that it doesn't fit their hands as nicely as the previous models, but it is striking. So striking, in fact, that Apple apparently opted for the design despite knowing that it had a major flaw. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you must be new here. New to the internet too, perhaps. But it's quite clear that when a person touches the small black line that marks the division between two of the iPhone's antennas, 3G reception drops.
After two weeks with the phone on Telstra, I haven't once found it to be a problem. I've never been able to drop the bars to zero, and I'm yet to drop a call. I can't vouch for other networks, but from what I've heard, the problem may not be quite so big here as it is in the US on AT&T – and even there it doesn't seem to be the end of the world.
I really like the design of the iPhone 4, but it's not why I love the phone. Perhaps without the antenna flaw, it would be. But although I love good design, function needs to be as high a priority as form.
So why do I love it?
These are the features Apple wants you (and doesn't want you) to be thinking about when you decide whether or not the iPhone 4 is for you. They're all great, and in some cases big improvements on previous iPhones and their smartphone competitors. But not one of these reasons is why I love my iPhone 4 so much that my iPad is getting jealous.
You see, it's a combination of these features that makes the iPhone 4 unbeatable. The fact that Apple has put all these improvements into a shell markedly smaller than its predecessor is nothing short of incredible.
The iPhone 4 is much more than the sum of its parts, and if you get a chance to hold one – though I realise they're still pretty rare at the moment – I think you'd probably agree. If you can see the Retina Display up close, take a photo or video with the much-improved camera, FaceTime a friend, and seamlessly (albeit messily) flick between them, picking up each where you left off, you'll almost certainly agree.
When images first leaked of the new iPhone, I was adamant that it couldn't be an Apple product. Having held one and experienced it up close, I've done a complete 180. The iPhone 4 is the quintessential Apple product.
Forget what the naysayers are ranting about. The iPhone 4 is a marvel of engineering, and if you happen to suffer from antenna problems, you can get yourself a free case. Let's face it, most people buy a case at some stage anyway, so it's not that big a deal.
If you still don't think it's a good idea, go buy yourself a HTC Desire. You'll be happy with it, because you obviously have no taste.


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Another Major Company Drops Advertisements on Sean Hannity Show
Although Fox News host Sean Hannity appeared to revel in his fans boycotting Keurig and destroying their products, it didn't prevent another major company from similarly dropping its ads from his show. It's automaker Volvo.
Why did they drop Hannity?
While the company didn't issue a statement clarifying the reason behind its decision, it announced the decision on social media in response to a campaign orchestrated by left-wing activist organization Media Matters.
Angelo Carusone, the president of Media Matters, applauded the announcement from Volvo on his social media account. Media Matters had targeted Hannity for pushing the conspiracy theory over the death of DNC employee Seth Rich in May. The group reignited its campaign when Hannity had Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore on his radio show to defend himself against sexual harassment accusations.
"We have spoken with our media agency and have advised them to cease advertising on the show," the Volvo Car USA account tweeted.
Spread the word. Confirmed: @VolvoCarUSA confirms that they have removed their ads from Sean Hannity's show. pic.twitter.com/nPT2Tz4nof
— Angelo Carusone (@GoAngelo) November 14, 2017
The Keurig boycott
Prior to Volvo's announcement, Media Matters' campaign had persuaded Keurig to drop its advertisements until an online social media boycott caught their attention. The company has since walked back on its statement about dropping its Hannity ads.
The O'Reilly connection
In April, Glenn Beck obtained a document that appeared to link the campaign to fire Bill O'Reilly from Fox News because of sexual harassment claims against him, with Media Matters and Hillary Clinton. Carusone commented on that campaign as well.
BTW, media buyers/advertisers recognize problem of sexual harassment at Fox News and w/O'Reilly. Many expect more women will come forward.
— Angelo Carusone (@GoAngelo) April 18, 2017
Didn't get chance to say this on air: Bill O'Reilly won't be the only one to get fired. Fox News co-president Bill Shine will go too.
— Angelo Carusone (@GoAngelo) April 19, 2017
Bill Shine resigned the next month.

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Brooke Evers "My Funny Valentine"
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I am planning to buy a new laptop for personal use...which is the best one in the market today for a resonable price? I am not looking foranything fancy...don't play too many games...will use it for Internet, watching movies, skype etc.
My considerations:
1. Reasonable price
2. Lighter to carry
3. Reliable
4. Good battery life
5. Instinctive to use.
All suggestions are welcome.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:46 UTC
I purchased a Lenovo Ideal Notebook recently and I'm really happy with it. I only paid $500 for it and it has a great battery life and it was surprising fast for an i3 proc. You can also get a scratch and dent or refurbished unit from outlet.lenovo.com if money is a concern.
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Aug 26, 2011 at 09:23 UTC
Pittsburgh Computer Solutions is an IT service provider.
Buy an IPad?
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:33 UTC
Brand Representative for Microsoft
Buy a Slate
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:35 UTC
Does iPad come all the MS Office products? I do use word, excel etc. constantly. My other question will be, can iPad be considered as a replacement for laptop? I know the features I am requesting looks like an ideal one for iPad user but to me its still a toy rather than a full blown computer (I am sure they said the same thing about laptops)
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:40 UTC
Honestly, any low-end Dell model should be more than fine for that. You don't sound like you'll be taxing the system whatsoever. I bought my girlfriend a nice 17" Dell that has done extremely well by her.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:40 UTC
I'm using the AMD Quad core 6DVT from HP. It's by no means a supercomputer but it's definitely getting the job done.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:40 UTC
Brand Representative for Microsoft
Does iPad come all the MS Office products? I do use word, excel etc. constantly. My other question will be, can iPad be considered as a replacement for laptop? I know the features I am requesting looks like an ideal one for iPad user but to me its still a toy rather than a full blown computer (I am sure they said the same thing about laptops)
It is an expensive TOY - in my opinion. Why go with something that you will sacrifice needs versus getting a PC (Slate) with a Windows 7 OS that you know and already use!?!
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:44 UTC
I hear the HP Touchpads are kinda cheap right now ;-)
If you will mainly be consuming (i.e. reading email, surfing the web, watching movies etc.) as opposed to interacting (composing documents, writing code, fixing servers) then I would definitely suggest a tablet of some flavor (iPad, Slate, Tab, etc.)
If you will be doing the latter as opposed to the former you might want to look into a real laptop. I've had good luck with Dell and HP (although we've all heard about HP's news by now I hope). I would suggest that whatever you go with, see if you can afford the business class as opposed to the consumer class. You will pay more up front, but the long term return on investment is usually worth it. Either that or get the extended warranty on the cheapest thing you can find and make sure your data is backed up.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:44 UTC
stay away from the lower end dell and hp offerings.
they are nothing but steaming piles of trouble waiting to be stepped in!
if you already have a computer, an ipad or other tablet may be what you really want...it will do all the basics and have a much better battery life than any laptop i have ever used.
if you are sure you need the features and don't mind the bulk of a laptop, some of the Lenovo and Toshiba slim laptops don't seem too bad.
but if it were my money i would get an apple.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:46 UTC
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I purchased a Lenovo Ideal Notebook recently and I'm really happy with it. I only paid $500 for it and it has a great battery life and it was surprising fast for an i3 proc. You can also get a scratch and dent or refurbished unit from outlet.lenovo.com if money is a concern.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:47 UTC
just got a dell xps 15 works great for everything i do work games and personal. battery life about 3 hours not to bad since it can play any game i want it to.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:48 UTC
These days, Toshiba laptops seem to offer the most bang for the buck.
Please do not get an I-pad as they are best used as big multiple drink coasters.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:52 UTC
Someone from Microsoft slating the Ipad.... Shock Horror.
But i agree with him :L
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:55 UTC
You could look at an Asus Eee Slate if you really want a Microsoft based slate:
Another option if you're only going to use it within wi-fi range of the house, (Although I'm sure Chris ^ won't like it :P ) would be to get an iPad and use it as a dumb terminal back to the house PC over the Wi-Fi when you need MS Office apps.
The reason you might want to go that route is that the Eee Slate will set you back $1k while an iPad can be had for much less assuming you already have the PC and wifi in place.
No matter what slate you look at right now, almost ALL are powered by Atom processors which leaves them somewhat lightweight on processing power compared to notebooks. They're getting better, but it's still a differentiator. If you can find someone that is actually producing a unit with an Intel i series processor (i3, i5...) you'll have near notebook preformance out of it. The graphics processer will stil be light duty though too.
Back to notebooks themselves: Sager uses the same manufacturer as some of the higher Envy/HP notebooks (and I think Alienware/Dell) without quite the premium price point. I've had gamer friends swear by them if your looking for the price/performance happy place.
My 2 cents.
Aug 26, 2011 at 10:09 UTC
If your going to watch movies, you can't beat the display on a Sony Vaio. They are a little more expensive, but I love mine.
Aug 26, 2011 at 10:12 UTC
Brand Representative for Microsoft
I like both the Fujitsu Q550: http://www.shopfujitsu.com/Q550/index.php
But for a few more $ I would go with the Asus EP121: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Slate-EP121-1A011M-12-1-Inch-Tablet/dp/B004HKIIF8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314371478&sr=8-2
Aug 26, 2011 at 11:10 UTC
I say go for the iPad 2. My buyers regret lasted only from the store to home when I powered it on. Since I got it on launch day, I have only used my laptop for testing to see if Ethernet ports are live. My Dell E6510 laptop has been rendered a sad waste of technology. Granted, I can't play WoW on my iPad, but that's what my gaming rig at home is for. However, for managing 10 email accounts, creating/editing/viewing MS office documents, spot edits on the websites I host, keeping up on hide-and-seek-book, er facebook and twitter, and taking notes, pictures, videos, and oh so many more things; it's awesome. Oh, and there's the 10-second from off to booted time and the instant on with 10+ hours of battery life. It's lite too! Also, it's not laptop priced like a slate and isn't as cludgy to use as a 'droid' tablet. It does what it does very well. I can't say I've been this impressed with any other gadget. However, there are people out there that say they are toys. Agreed, all tablets are toys. Just like most smart phones are toys. The toys kids play with today, those are crap too. My point is, if it adds even a little fun to a usually monotonous and sometimes overly stressful job. Take it and run, even if it's for personal use!
Aug 26, 2011 at 11:21 UTC
If you need the laptop form factor rather than a slate, then maybe the Ultrabook category is what you're looking for?
Aug 26, 2011 at 11:37 UTC
Asus: built well, cheap, powerful, cheap, reliable, cheap, tons of junkware but hey its cheap.
Aug 26, 2011 at 11:38 UTC
I ordered this one http:/
Aug 26, 2011 at 12:17 UTC
Brand Representative for Microsoft
Asus: built well, cheap, powerful, cheap, reliable, cheap, tons of junkware but hey its cheap.
You can reimage the OS and blow away that junkware!
Aug 26, 2011 at 15:06 UTC
Just remember the ABCD rule when buying a laptop:
"Anything But Cursed Dell"
When I worked for a top component manufacturer and we had to deal with issues, everything we got from Dell was a nightmare. from design issues to firmware issues, you name it.
Aug 26, 2011 at 17:10 UTC
Buy an iPad
I use mine to do exactly what you are mentioning, browse websites, skype and face time my friends, its intuitive to use, it last very long, and easy to setup and run with.
Its more than a cheap toy...there are often days I forget where I placed my laptop because I have been using my iPad for so long.
Won't be regretful in my opinion
Aug 29, 2011 at 09:35 UTC
At the moment, I am still confused between an iPad or a laptop. iPad certainly will do most of what I need for everyday life but I am sure there are times when you need a laptop.
Aug 29, 2011 at 09:50 UTC
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A 71-year-old Arroyo Grande man said he's thankful to be alive and grateful to three good Samaritans — one of whom spoke with the Tribune this week — for rescuing him after a terrifying car crash last month in Atascadero.
Jared Sharon's accident occurred on a rainy March 24 afternoon near the Santa Barbara Road exit from Highway 101 in Atascadero after he swerved to avoid a car.
Sharon lost control of his 2005 Saturn, slammed into a freeway divider and veered sideways off the highway.
He smashed through a fence, slammed into two trees, and flipped three times down an embankment, landing upside down out of view of the traffic. No other cars were damaged in the wreck.
"As all this was happening, the thought occurred to me that I might die," Sharon said.
Sharon was on his way to his work as the Jewish chaplain of the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison.
He had been commuting 300 miles round trip to the prison in Corcoran, where he typically spent two days during the week.
After coming to a halt upside down, Sharon remained conscious and was able to turn off his ignition, but he was stuck.
He prayed, hoping someone would find him there, and within moments, three people arrived, he recalled.
"I never met them or got their full names, but I'd just like to express my appreciation because they saved my life," Sharon said.
Sharon remembers one of the men as "Sgt. Law," who he believes is a U.S. Army soldier. And he thinks the others, a man and woman, also might be soldiers.
This week, the Tribune spoke with Sgt. Hoyt Law, a federal technician employed at Camp San Luis Obispo and a National Guardsman, who confirmed he was one of the three drivers to stop.
But Law said he didn't find out who the other two were, though he learned the other man had a military background and the woman was a civilian nurse.
"I was in the slow lane and (Sharon) was in the fast lane and he skidded out in front of me," Law said.
Law said he immediately stopped to help, and the other man and he pried the door open to get Sharon out of the smashed car.
"He was basically turned on his head when we saw him, and he was bleeding pretty badly," Law said.
The nurse applied pressure to Sharon's head wound until an ambulance arrived, which Sharon estimated took about 10 or 15 minutes.
Sharon said he came away with 10 stitches in his head and pain throughout his body, but he had no broken bones or serious injuries.
"I'm glad we were there to help," Law said. "I'd hope someone would do the same for me."


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Rob Zombie is a musician that has taken music and video by storm. At his concert s, he always plays his best hits. Rob Zombie is a headliner that will come up with the concept on his own for his videos. If he isn't nominated at a music awards show this year, we'd be very surprised. Only Hornyen Buzz brings you Rob Zombie news like this.. Hornyen Buzz has got all the Rob Zombie stories you can handle.
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Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the movies House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, the 2007 remake of Halloween, its sequel, and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto. Born Robert Bartleh Cummings in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he was the first of two sons. White Zombie was known for combining heavy-metal music with driving guitar riffs (as on "Super-Charger Heaven"), overlayed with lyrics heavily influenced by horror films and pseudo-Satanic imagery. A tongue in cheek reference to Dwight Yoakim's Hillbilly Deluxe, Zombie's debut solo album, Hellbilly Deluxe, in 1998, produced by Scott Humphrey. This release contained the singles "Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)", "Feel So Numb" and "Demon Speeding". After a 2002-2003 world tour, Mike Riggs and John Tempesta left Zombie to form a similar band, Scum of the Earth. in 2005, Zombie returned to the music world by recruiting former Marilyn Manson guitarist, John 5, and former Alice Cooper dorange juicemer, Tommy Clufetos. Released in 2006, Educated Horses is a break from Zombie's usual style.


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Just your average, slightly insane forest fox living in Northern California. And yes, I am the same Karishad in the web comic Housepets! (By Rick Griffin). Free tours of the Milton mansion! Well, when the ferrets aren't around to yell at me....
Housepets can be seen at www.housepetscomic.com
So this is where you now reside.
Hey man. Long time no see. I hope you are doing allright. snugs you between two huge toes
Happy Birthday!!! :D
So uh I sort of was linked to your twitter and oh my gosh the paws so many paws eeee <3
giggles I am surprised that it took you so long to discover me on twitter ^^
I haven't really ventured into the blue bird-esque depths much! A friend linked me to it and was all "hey you like paws right" and then I find hundreds of paws and- well I suspect you know my reaction, yes!
Oh! And thank you for watching me! I may eventually migrate here, so if I do you'll see lots of paws and other things then.


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Repair and Storage Liens Act , section: 28
Creditors' Remedies, Lien claimant's rights and obligations
Where an article that is subject to a lien is in the lien claimant's possession, the lien claimant,
(a) shall use reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the article, unless a higher standard of care is imposed by law; and
(b) unless otherwise agreed,
(i) shall keep the article identifiable, and
(ii) may create a security interest under the Personal Property Security Act in the article, but only upon terms that do not impair a right of redemption under that Act or this Act.
Unless otherwise agreed, a lien claimant is entitled to recover the commercially reasonable expenses incurred in the custody, preservation and preparation for sale of an article that is subject to a lien, including the cost of insurance and the payment of taxes or other charges incurred therefor, and the expenses are chargeable to and secured by the article and may be included by the lien claimant in determining the amount required to satisfy the lien.
Except as provided in clause 4 (1) (b), a lien claimant is not entitled to a lien for interest on the amount owing with respect to an article but this subsection does not affect any right that the lien claimant may otherwise have to recover such interest
A lien claimant is liable for any loss or damage caused by a failure to meet any obligation imposed by this section but does not lose the lien against the article by reason only of that failure.
A lien claimant may use an article,
(a) for the purpose of preserving the article or its value;
(b) for the purpose of making a reasonable demonstration of the quality or properties of the article in order to facilitate the making of a sale under this Act;
Where the lien claimant uses or deals with an article in a manner not authorized by this Act, the lien claimant is liable for any loss or damage caused by that use or dealing and may be restrained by an injunction. R.S.O. 1990, c. R.25, s. 28
(c) in accordance with an order of any court before which an application is being heard or an action is being tried in respect of that article; or
(d) in accordance with any agreement with the owner.
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Most cosmetologists should purchase (at minimum) a good TX general liability policy. This type of coverage kicks in to pay for things such as damages due to slips and falls or property damage claims. For instance, if you give a client a treatment that ends up harming the client, then you might be held responsible for paying any medical costs associated with the treatment.
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text: Reissue of the demo cassette from this Western Mass band who had a great LP on Framework last year. It's easy to see why a label all the way in Australia would want to reissue this tape, because it really hits a lot of the high points that I associate with Australian punk of the last few years. Gluebag seem to be taking cues from classic Australian punk like Radio Birdman, burly 90s noise rock, and the aggressive swagger of modern garage and putting it together into something that sounds just... awesome. Like Eddy Current Suppression Ring and their associated bands they're not afraid to hang on a riff for a little while and let it really sink in, but at its core this is raw, high-energy Punk with a capital P. With five long-ish tracks it also eats like a full meal, so while it was a bit expensive to get these bad boys shipped over from Australia, I can assure you that you're getting your money's worth. Highly recommended!


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The Local History Room on the second floor of the Washington Avenue Branch is open for those interested in researching Albany's history.
Albany City Historian Tony Opalka will be available to assist with research questions in the local history room during the following hours.
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From the jagged peaks of the Tetons to the frenetic streets of Istanbul, Robyn Vincent wears many hats and has the shoes to match. She's a multimedia journalist with a penchant for broadcasting, editor of Jackson Hole Snowboarder Magazine and Planet Jackson Hole and a hopeless nomad based in the mountain town of Jackson, Wyoming.
Following some recent worldly misadventures, she decided it was time she marry two of her passions: writing and traveling. During her travels Robyn often stumbles into awkward, sometimes hilarious, ironic situations—from an unintentional visit to a Thai brothel to a train ride in Amsterdam that took her to the end of the tracks, literally.
While on the road, Robyn has amassed no shortage of life-changing experiences. She likes to immerse herself in new communities abroad, whether by volunteering or reporting, and helped rebuild a home in New Orleans destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. She documented her experience in a feature story for Planet Jackson Hole, which happens to be the only alternative press in Wyoming.
Her traveling style might be similar to yours. She loves to slingshot herself into strange situations, devour exotic street foods and sip local moonshines, wax philosophical with strangers, and discover compelling people and places to photograph. Trail running, rock climbing, snowboarding and trekking are also common items on Robyn's travel itinerary.
An idealist (sometimes to a fault), Robyn believes the more you travel abroad the more an invaluable axiom emerges: despite our long list of differences, it's not difficult to connect with folks who share similar hopes and dreams even on the other side of the world.
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Extended Flash Trailer Teases One Nation Under Grodd
"The Flash" looks to return from its one-week hiatus with a bang when the series kicks off a two-part event centering on one of the Scarlet Speedster's most dangerous and unique rogues: Gorilla Grodd.
As one of Barry Allen's classic rogues, Gorilla Grodd (voiced by David Sobolov) proved a constant source of frustration in the comics, and his appearances in Season 1 and 2 of "The Flash" established him as a major threat in this reality as well. However, since being jettisoned on Earth-2 Grodd has been conspicuously quiet. That's all about to change, though; next week will see Jesse Quick (Violet Beane) return to Earth-1 to enlist Flash (Grant Gustin) and the S.T.A.R. Labs team in an effort to save her father – the Earth-2 Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanaugh) – who has been abducted by Grodd and taken to Gorilla City.
As comic fans know, Gorilla City is controlled by a group of highly-intelligent, telepathic gorillas just like Grodd. It was revealed earlier this year that actor Keith David will be providing the voice of Solovar, the leader of Gorilla City and a long-time nemesis for Grodd. How "The Flash" will present Gorilla City and the dynamic between Grodd and Solovar remains to be seen, but we'd expect things to get really interesting, really fast.
"Attack on Gorilla City" airs on The CW Tuesday, February 21. "The Flash" stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, Candice Patton as Iris West, Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon, Tom Cavanagh as Dr. Harrison Wells and Jesse L. Martin as Joe West.
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This is a little different than my other posts, but I thought I would share some of my favorite beats for Orisha.
First on the list is Navasha Daya. She used to be the lead singer for Fertile Ground and with this new release she is sharing her knowledge about Iwapele ( good character ).
Erick Santero
Oshun- Gyenyame
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WARSAW (Reuters) - Former Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski was on Wednesday elected as speaker of the lower house of parliament.
An outspoken critic of Russia's interventions in former Soviet republics, Sikorski was for years one of the most high profile Poles on the international stage.
Sikorski, who is married to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum, had been tipped to become the new chief diplomat for the European Union, or secretary-general of NATO, but was overlooked for both jobs.
He was the highest-profile departure from the Polish government in a reshuffle ordered this month by Ewa Kopacz, the new prime minister. He takes over the speaker's chair which was vacated by Kopacz when she became prime minister.
In a vote, 233 members of parliament backed Sikorski's candidacy for speaker, 143 opposed it, and 62 did not take part.
Under the constitution, the speaker is the second most important official in the state, after the president, though de facto it is the prime minister who wields the most power.
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Dinner at Bill's in Berkhamsted
I meant to tell you that we finally visited Bill's in Berkhamsted. I've been meaning to go for ages, so my Mum and I decided to go for a Friday evening catch up and a glass of fizz. It's a lovely old building, right in the heart of Berkhamsted high street. I've lived near Berkhamsted my whole life and it's been various cafés and restaurants over the years, but this particular incarnation looks so twinkly and welcoming, we've been desperate to go and sample the food. Here's how we got on…
Berkhamsted is so bustly and busy on a Friday night, it took us ages to find a parking space, with all the major car parks being absolutely rammed. We were a few minutes late but our apologies were brushed aside and we received a very warm welcome and a lovely spot in front of the window overlooking the high street. It's very buzzy and quite loud inside, with lots of groups of friends and families all enjoying themselves, which I quite like as it means you can have a good chat without feeling that everyone else is listening to your conversation. Bill's pride themselves on their local, seasonal produce and the menu is really creative, with starters such as sharing mezze platters and crab and falafel sweet chilli doughnuts (so tempted by these – I'm definitely going to have these next time!), and mains including fresh fish, steaks, burgers and classics like shepherd's pie and macaroni cheese. Although tempted by the hedgerow fizz cocktails, we settled for a bottle of delicious Prosecco to sip while we chose our food.
I'd seen the crumbed halloumi sticks with lemon and garlic mayo and pickled red onion on a friend's Instagram feed, so I already knew I wanted them. There's nothing better than squeaky, salty halloumi (although the crispy coating does seem to improve on perfection). Delicious.
For mains, I chose the buttermilk chicken burger with chipotle mayo, a side of avocado (everything tastes better with avocado), sweet potato fries and a creamy winter slaw. We were given just the right amount of time to finish our starters and have a bit of a break in between before we were served our mains and were checked on in a friendly manner to make sure everything was okay (don't you hate it when people keep coming up to ask if everything's okay and you've always got a mouthful of food when they ask?!). Everything was hot, fresh and very tasty (and the sweet potato fries were really crisp – something I don't seem to be able to achieve at home).
My Mum chose the fish pie, but sadly it had sold out so opted for the chicken pie, served with red cabbage and topped with mustard and cheddar mash. Absolutely as hot as lava, but I'm assured it was fabulous.
We were too full up for desserts, but the couple next to us were sharing warm little mini cinnamon doughnuts with chocolate sauce and I could easily have been tempted. I also really fancy going back soon with Mr E as he missed out, and the Christmas menu, now available in all Bill's Restaurants looks incredible. The venison and chestnut pudding, wild mushrooms, roasted squash, parsley and thyme butter has caught my eye, as has the molten chocolate pudding with black cherry sauce and vanilla ice cream. Yum.
Verdict? Fabulous. Friendly service, delicious food, no fuss and a really warm, twinkly lovely vibe. We'll be back very soon with the family. Thanks, Bill!


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My mom came to visit over the weekend, and gave me the very special gift of picking out a new sewing machine. It took some convincing to get me looking at new machines, because I have a strong sentimental attachment to Sally, the Singer 237 I learned to sew with. But Sally has worked hard for years, and now her motor is on the way out.
So what I learned from buying Ethel is that reading reviews from other bloggers is only a first step, and there is no substitute for test driving a machine yourself. I tested the Pfaff Ambition Essential, a few Janome models, and the Bernina 215. I think that buying a machine is such a personal decision, because everybody has different preferences and does different types of sewing. I know I will never make a buttonhole, I have no desire to do machine embroidery, and my ideal machine will do 3 stitches: straight stitch, zigzag, and blind hem for invisible machine applique. Sturdiness was the most important factor to me, and having grown accustomed to the all-metal innards of vintage machines, the plastic bobbin cases on the Pfaffs and Janomes just seemed like flimsy toys, at least for my needs. So I decided that the slightly smaller harp size of the Bernina was easily outweighed by the metal bobbin case and sturdy vertical hook. When I tried the floor model at the dealership, it made a beautiful stitch in free motion with no adjustment to the tension. Yay!
So thanks again Mom! I am very excited to roll up my sleeves and learn to use my new machine!
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
All I want for Christmas is. . . a new sewing machine!
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LOL! I love hearing other quilter's takes on their machines. I mean - I think we're like men and their trucks!! Well I bought a janome 7700 18 mo ago and I'll tell you one thing - that large harp size changed my life - OMG! it makes my life soooo much easier. I immediately started doing bigger pieces. That said - for the last 13 years of my quilting life I used a machine about the size of yours - an Elna and it worked fine. Its still a great travel machine (although I take my horizon to conference) and its still running like a champ! You'll have to let us know how you like yours after a while!ReplyDelete
Oh no! You're joining Debbie! You are the rebels of Little Group, the Pfaff lovers! Hahaha.ReplyDelete
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Lynchburg, Va. -- Lynchburg College's volleyball team defeated Emory & Henry in four sets to collect another Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory, bringing the Hornets conference record to 5-3.
Sophomore Sydney Frink (Chester, Va.) led the Hornets with 11 kills, topping the century mark on the season (105). Frink has already doubled her kill total from her freshman season.
Senior Amanda Wrightson (Toms River, N.J.) and sophomore Lindsey Lang (Poquoson, Va.) dominated the net with three blocks each. Lang also had seven kills and a dig.
Final: Lynchburg 3, Emory & Henry 1 (25-20, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22)
Records: Lynchburg (10-5, 5-3 ODAC), Emory & Henry (4-14, 2-5 ODAC)
Venue: Turner Gymnasium, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Va.
The Hornets took the lead early and won the first set 25-20 with the Wasps trailing behind them the whole set by only two or three points.
In the second set Emory & Henry tied it up five times before taking the lead 12-9. Katie Heenan (Nokesville, Va.) aced a serve to tie the game at 16 before the Hornets called a timeout. Lynchburg couldn't get ahead after the timeout and fell 21-25.
Lynchburg got back into the rhythm in the third set with a total of 12 kills and seven aces winning the set 25-20.
Emory & Henry tried to rattle the Hornets after an eight-point run to tie the set 21-21, but Lynchburg battled out the victory, 25-22.
The Hornets will participate in the Alfred Tournament next weekend in Alfred, N.Y. On Friday, Oct. 13, they will face Lycoming at 5 p.m. and Alfred State at 7 p.m.. Then, on Saturday, Oct. 14, Lynchburg will match up against Alfred University at 10 a.m. and Houghton at 2 p.m.


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The Farmer Assurance Provision is in a section of a bill (in Section 735 of US H.R. 933) that was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 26th, 2013. This bill allows farmers to continue to grow crops while legal challenges regarding the safety of the crops are going on.
Upsets have arisen from the fact that this was slipped into a spending package that averted a government shutdown. Critics call this the Monsanto Protection Act because it doesn't allow courts to halt the sale or planting of controversial GM seeds if health issues arise. Those against the bill believe it is harmful to allow the planting of new GM crops "while the agency conducts further review, after which time it's likely too late to undo any harm"[3].
But supporters point out that "the legislation does not…allow farmers or seed companies to sell seeds proven to be harmful. Rather, it provides legal consistency so farmers and businesses do not get yanked one way or the other based on the temporary findings of competing court systems…" [1].
In 2010, the Center for Food Safety and some organic farmers convinced a court that GE sugar beets had environmental and health dangers (with no evidence), and a federal judge ordered all the seedlings to be pulled from the ground. GE sugar beets made up 95% of the nation's crop and this technicality would have destroyed as much as half of America's sugar production. The USDA ruled to allow planting of GMO sugar beets in July 2011[1].
Those in support believe that this protects farmers from such court technicalities.
Those against believe this just provides protection for Monsanto and other GM seed producers and is "a special interest loophole" [2].
What do you think? Say a new GM crop is approved and is released onto the market, but then studies find potential health risks upon consumption. What should happen during the time that GM crops are being re-evaluated? Should farmers be allowed to continue to plant and grow the GM crop if there are potential health risks? Or should they be forced to destroy their crops causing them financial harm, even if there is no actual health risk found?
Please comment with your thoughts!
References 1. Anon. Don't Misrepresent the Farmer Assurance Provision. BIOtechNow [Internet]. [cited 2013 June 26]. Available from: http://www.biotech-now.org/food-and-agriculture/2013/04/dont-misrepresent-the-farmer-assurance-provision 2. Simon M. Is Outrage Over the Monsanto Protection Act a Turning Point for the Food Movement? Huffington Post [Internet]. 2013 May 23 [cited 2013 June 26]. Available from: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michele-simon/monsanto-protection-act_b_3327270.html 3. Anon. Senator seeks to overturn so-called Monsanto Protection Act. NY Daily News [Internet]. [cited 2013 June 26]. Available from: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/push-overturn-monsanto-protection-act-article-1.1352178 Images: http://a.images.blip.tv/Thelempertreport-DebateOverFarmerAssuranceProvision704.jpg


text: School-Age Kids Growth & Development Your 6-Year-Old Child's Cognitive Development By Katherine Lee Updated June 11, 2018 Pin Flip Email Print Michaela Begsteiger/Getty Images More in School-Age Kids Growth & Development Behavior & Emotions Health & Safety The period of 6-year-old child development is characterized by an explosion of learning as children enter school. Most will enter first grade but some will be starting kindergarten. They will enter a world of story time, sharing, hands-on activities, crafts, and more. They will begin their journey into books and develop phonemic awareness and learn skills such as decoding words. Six-year-old children are continuing to develop longer attention spans and will be able to handle more complicated projects and tasks at school and at home. The ability to have complex thoughts really starts to develop at this age, and six-year-olds' curiosity about the world around them will begin to increase exponentially. Reading and Writing Reading will begin to really take off at this age. Many 6-year-olds will begin or continue to develop independent reading and may begin to enjoy writing stories, especially about themselves. (Six-year-olds may be able to write a short paragraph about what they did over summer vacation or a weekend, for instance.) The number of sight words they know will grow and they will be able to break down words into sounds. Their vocabulary will also increase, and they will be able to spell a greater number of words (though many words will still be invented spelling, such as "floo" for "flew"). Six-year-olds will also learn how to use punctuation and capitalization of letters in sentences. They may enjoy reading simple chapter books such as Frog and Toad and will be able to proudly re-tell basic plot lines and discuss elements of what they liked or didn't like about the story or characters. Numbers and Math Six-year-olds will be able to count much higher than they did as mere kindergarteners. They will increasingly be playing with numbers and learning different strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems. Six-year-old children may learn how to add up to 10 in their head and may enjoy working with puzzles such as building a fact family house. Children this age will also begin to understand concepts such as "even" and "odd" numbers. Six-year-olds will learn how to identify shapes and work with them to combine them to create new shapes. They may learn how to identify simple patterns and learn how to measure height, weight, and other sums. They may be taught how to read time on an analog clock, and if they haven't done so already, learn how to identify coins and count money. Six-year-old children may benefit from playing games that require thinking about numbers, shapes, and problem-solving skills such as math games online or educational board games such as Pentago and Qwirkle. Concepts If they haven't already mastered concepts of time, 6-year-olds will work on learning about hours and minutes and the days of the week. They may increase and expand their knowledge about the world around them, learning about weather patterns, their neighborhood, and other states and countries. Six-year-olds will increasingly understand the difference between "real" and "imaginary." They may become more interested in doing "real" things such as taking real photographs with a camera or making real food instead of pretending to cook in a play kitchen. Continue Reading


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BAN ON SALE AND SLAUGHHTER OF CATTLE TRIGGERS MOBOCRACY By Dr Mazoor Alam Former Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir At this critical juncture in the history of India when the liberal and secular values of Indian civilization are under siege and Indian Muslims and Dalits are being mercilessly lynched and killed by the "Gao Raksha" or Vigilantes Indian Muslims cannot ... Read More »
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QATAR I HAVE RECEIVED VIA WHATSUP WHICH I QUOTE HERE:- You know the recent conflict with Saudi on Qatar. It is better to know the few facts on Qatar. http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-06/forget-terrorism-real-reason-behind-qatar-crisis-natural-gas Why is Qatar next Target? ✅ – The highest per capita income in the world at the rate of 146 thousand dollars annually ✅ – The second country in the ... Read More »
Earlier Scientists in Islam
Earlier Scientists in Islam Muslim scientists have been working rigorously earlier in all fields who developed basic things which is helping the present scientists. Watch this video: Watch the video at Muslim World Network at http://network.muslimworldnet.org/index.php?page=videos§ion=view&vid_id=105435 If you watch at Mobile phone use "Puffin" App or watch at your computer. Read More »
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Duplicate Masala factory in Hyderabad India
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How Prophet SAWS felt when Jibrael told him some of his Ummati will be there in the Hell
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"What's Inside" is a simply wrapped up episode, filled in with a pinch of dark humor, grief, pain, carpooling and friendly bickering. Two medical cases engaged all the doctors and the viewers during the hour.
Poor intern Cross and his TB abdominal infection has been used as a comic relief and his case was keeping busy Edwards and DeLuca. Moreover, Cross' medical case provided the scene for the friendly bickering beewen Webber and Bailey. It is always quite enjoyable and entertaining when the doctors approach some serious issues from the more humoristic side. It makes one think sometimes, that life shouldn't be taken that seriously.
That's what Meredith Grey was trying to do with her half sister. She wanted to cheer up Pierce through the magic of dancing, because it was obvious that visiting graveyards and expressing worry wasn't helping much. But Avery was the one who was holding the key to the joy – Maggie's mother medical records and pictures of Diane Pierce from around the world.
It's "normal" for Dr. Pierce to grieve, the way she was grieving. Because she grew up in a "normal" family and had a happy "normal" childhood (whatever that means). So, following the logic of the the normal people's lifestyle, one visits graves and brings flowers, and talk quietly to the dead person as if they will hear them.
On the other side, Dr. Pierce's compartmentalising ability was fascinating. She stuffed back in all the feelings of sadness and transformed herself into a fearless baby tumor slayer. She and Dr. Robbins gave a ray of hope for a healthy baby to Owen's friends.
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Unintentionally, Robbins smashed Rigg's hopes and dreams for a relationship between him and Meredith.
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At least, Robbins and Minnick are well beyond that stage. We are led to assume that the two of them are dating with occasional sleepovers. Probably, the writers were trying to imply exactly that. Well, fans of the couple would like to see more than just a dumb joke about carpooling.
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NICK Brown, the agriculture minister, who appears to have shrugged off recent media attention over his private life, is expected to announce a package of measures to assist farmers in the current crisis.
However, recent leaks are reported to indicate that, as far as pig farmers are concerned, the cupboard is bare. The last time any aid was received by the pig industry was a 50p per score (5.5p/kg liveweight) subsidy paid way back in 1974.
Industry analysts believe that the minister will continue to apply pressure to retailers to only stock welfare-friendly, non-meat-and-bonemeal-fed, UK pork, and may also be looking at ways in which the "fifth quarter" offal trade can be kick-started.
However, the recent British Retail consortium U-turn to exclude bacon from its welfare-friendly, non-meat-and-bonemeal pledge is reported to have annoyed ministers and infuriated pig producers alike.
UK pig prices are continuing to recover due to better retail uptake in the run-up to Christmas and an increase in point-of-sale promotion. This price rise has also been helped by a slight reduction in live pigs available due to heavy sow slaughterings, and the shortage has been more marked in the store pig sector.
Thirty-kilogram weaners are reported to be hard to find, especially in Yorkshire, where sow culling has been higher and spot weaners are nudging up to £20 per head compared with under £10 three months earlier.
The UK AESA is also on the up but, at 66.26p for the week of 7 November, is now lagging 2-4p behind equivalent quotes. Pig traders are expecting are expecting to see spot baconers breaking through the 70p barrier next week, but still warn of a difficult trading period over Christmas.
The latest MLC forecasts are suggesting that UK producers will receive around 110p in March next year, but the strong Pound and plentiful supplies throughout the EU may still keep the lid on prices this side of the Channel.
The overall weakness of the European market is demonstrated by the slump in cull sow prices, where most UK stock ends up. Until the Russian market reopens, demand at the heavy manufacturing end of the trade is also likely to remain very depressed, and UK producers will be lucky to receive more than 20p/kg live for their sows, equivalent to around £40/head.
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He once graciously allowed me to share one of his poems, then signed and sent me his (then) latest book. I learned recently that he passed away on July 7th.
I liked Philip Dacey's poems. I wish I'd shared more of them. I wish I'd had him--or someone like him--as a poetry teacher way back when.
In his poem "Reading a Book of Poems by a Friend Newly Dead", he talks about a dead poet slipping "from the words/ into the spaces between the lines/ and then into the margins."
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I liked Philip Dacey's poems. I wish I'd shared more of them. I wish I'd had him--or someone like him--as a poetry teacher way back when.
In his poem "Reading a Book of Poems by a Friend Newly Dead", he talks about a dead poet slipping "from the words/ into the spaces between the lines/ and then into the margins."
And lines keep revealing themselves
to be a goodbye wave, each a rehearsal
more for our sake than his. It is not
his fault that we missed the gesture.
I learned some things I never knew about Philip Dacey before. (He apparently quit piano lessons in grade school for the exact same reason I did--utter panic at recital time.)
In a 2014 interview where he was asked 10 questions by poet G. Emil Reutter, Dacey talked about the relevance of poetry (as well as the proliferation of poets), about poetry as "music", and the importance of the process in producing it.
"There's less time now to 'keep up' with new voices than to listen to old ones," he'd said two years ago. "I wouldn't presume to include myself in any literary lineage; I see my fate as that of compost in the vineyard where great writers have labored, a fate I'm happy to accept."
"Less time now" -- Here was a poet battling leukemia, working for as long as he was able, on his creative "To Do" list, as evidenced by the work "in Progress" items on his web page.
"My dad took the craft seriously," said his son, Emmett. "But he didn't take himself seriously. He wanted to emphasize the fun in poetry and imagination that drove his poetry."
When people asked Dacey what he did, he would often reply, "Just working at the feed store." But before he died July 7, at age 77, Dacey had taught poetry for 34 years at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall and authored 13 poetry books, with another coming out in the fall.
He didn't believe in writer's block, according to his son. "He said you may not like what you're writing, but you can always write."[source]
In a moving tribute to Dacey, his former student Lisa Vihos wrote that he got her to think about how "creating a poem is like carving a sculpture, releasing the poem from its block of marble." (If that were a writer's block, it means to keep chiseling). "He also admonished me to always take criticism as a kind of 'structural stress test,' Lisa wrote. "To look at the suggestion, weigh its merit, and make a decision based on what felt right to me, the poet." I envy the students who had Dacey as a mentor.
Dacey likened the making of poetry to working in a vineyard, the ground from which he believed all poetry came. I liked that his vineyard, and the poet himself, were so welcoming, not one-dimensional (as in, "Only this type of poem grown here"), offering humor as well as insight. I like that he let the poems speak for themselves, that it was Poetry that mattered, not which vineyard it came from.
His poetry often resembled conversations one might have with oneself, accidentally overheard, in which the eavesdropper finds immediate resonance.
I am saddened to hear of his passing, more so that it has taken me so long to discover it. To express, and accept, at life's end, that one's fate is to be "compost" in the particular vineyard in which one toils, that just having been part of the process, is its own reward, is as difficult for some as it is mind-altering and liberating for others. Life as a process, destiny as . . . "compost". In an imaginary cartoon scenario I envisioned humans lining up to choose their workfield and accept (or reject) their suggested assignment: "Your job on earth is to enrich, aid with the growth of, help sustain ... [poetry]" That's the thing about some of Dacey's influence: it invites inquiry into meaning, tickles the imagination, encourages experimentation.
In this video from almost two years ago he recites some of his poems from memory--about working in the crucifix factory, about his brother the dancing cop, about Walt Whitman and death. Long poems, short poems, structured, free form, "serious", whimsical -- Dacey's range of subjects, themes, and ability to write in all forms of poetry manifested in imaginative, creative and skillfully harvested verses that illuminated, entertained, and resonated.
Rest in Peace, Philip Dacey, and thank you for your poems. Journey on.


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Relaxed hair. Where do I begin? Relaxed hair will always have a special place in my heart simply because I have relaxed hair and have had it for as long as I can remember. I have learned through experience (which is not the best teacher in many cases), and through cosmetology school that taking care of relaxed hair is critical to the hair's overall health. The steps to taking care of your relaxed hair are not hard, but they must be done if you want your relaxed hair to actually grow and remain healthy. One of the main things you absolutely must do to your relaxed hair is to refrain from relaxing it yourself. This is a big no-no. I know that when you look at a professional do it, it just looks so darn easy and when the day comes where it is time for your touch up but your money is looking funny and you can not quite make it to the salon, that self relaxer in a box does not seem like a bad option. But when is the last time you actually looked at the directions on those relaxers? Did you even know that there is a certain time limit (8-13 minutes) that you must get the relaxer processed through your hair? I am guilty of trying to relax my own hair in the past (before I even thought about becoming a professional hairstylist) and I will be the first to admit that it took me 8-13 minutes just to base my scalp! So we all know that those of us that have tried to relax our own hair have far exceeded that time frame. Yet we wonder why
our relaxed hair looks brittle, will not seem to grow, and just looks overall damaged. I am telling you what I know for a fact, you should never relax your own hair. Now that I am a professional hairstylist and have been properly trained on how to apply a relaxer, I still do not do my own.
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Reasons why you should never relax your own hair include:
- You can not do it in the proper amount of time-We have covered this already. Any time you go over the proper amount of time you are causing more damage to your hair.
- You are overlapping and in essence over-processing- While it may not seem like you are doing any damage to your hair at first, you are. You can not see where your new growth ends and your relaxed hair begins so you go well beyond your line of demarcation. Some of you even go all the way to the ends of your hair each time (that is another post altogether).
- You can not see what you are doing- Once you get to the middle and back of your head you can not see what you are doing! In addition to over-processing there are also other areas that do not see any relaxer at all. So you end up with some hair over processed and some not at all processed.
- You are not a professional!- We have been trained to apply relaxers the correct way AND in the right amount of time! Let us do our job and leave the chemicals to us.
Relaxing your own hair can be very enticing when you are unable to get to a salon but you are absolutely damaging your hair by doing this. I have a client who has absolutely no problem with relaxing her own hair and will do it without even thinking twice about it. Yet her hair is very broken, uneven all over, weak, and will not grow to her satisfaction. She will come to me for a shampoo and style but takes the responsibility of handling the chemical on her own. My professional opinion is that she is doing this backwards. I think she should let me handle the chemicals while she handles the shampooing but she does not put two and two together and realize that there is a direct correlation between her relaxing her own hair and the overall state of her hair.
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The client featured in this post has relaxed hair and was actually one of my first clients! She has been a client since before I even was married and had kids! When she first started coming to me her hair was in bad shape. Not the worst shape ever but it needed some help. It was just touching her shoulders and was very thin on the ends. As she began coming to me I began to take proper care of her relaxed hair. Now, she only comes when it is time for her relaxer while she handles the shampoos at home and her hair has thrived doing this. Her hair is now way past her shoulders and on its way to the middle of her back! So she is proof that relaxed hair can be long and healthy. But it is only possible IF and only if you are willing to do your part!
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