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Pretty quilting, Nancy :-) Looks like you're really mastering quilting!
The owner at my LQS mentioned rulers when I bought the Crown Jewel & I had no idea what she was talking about - now I do! Thanks for the info & thanks to everyone else who's used them for your comments - good to know about all the tools out there!
Yes! I did get the side bars, they made perfect sense. I liked the idea of having a smooth edge with 1 pinch point! I will keep you posted!
When I first go Miss Jewel, I could afford all the fancy rulers so my DH took Slats and cut them to sizes that I could use. I asked him to put the fine sand paper because the little dots didn't actually GRIP. I learned how to use my wooden rulers first and I actually still use them. They work better than the smooth clear rulers!
Hi Grandma Sal,
That is a great Idea too. I can think of a few solutions now!
Thank bunches
Hi Eileen,
This is a wonderful thread to follow, you never know what you do not know! LOL! I have learned so much here and the sharing of information is a fantastic library to rely on.
Hello Ladies,
I am not a longarmer but, I do have a question for you. I am quiting some pot holders and the fabric has written script on it. (see the small blocks)
What would you recommend ?
I am also making a quilt out of this same fabric and need some suggestions on how it should be quilted. I think I will send the quilt out as it will be a queen size.
Wow! I think for the potholders I would just mimic the cross and put one in the middle. Potholders don't need too much.
For the quilt there are lots of things you could do. Many times I will just freehand the same message that is written in the script on the fabric. Are you using any other fabrics? If you are then you can taken an element that is in the pattern and adapt it for the quilting.
Where did you get the fabric? My son-in-law & daughter are pastors and they are wanting a quilt for their Christmas present next year.
I am finaly quilting the snake quilt I made for my grandson, he will never notice that I am using the spaces to practice feathers in different configurations. Love that boy but the best part is he simply dosn't pay any attention to the little things, like how his quilt is being held togeather.
For the pot holder I was going to put the cross on the back side and the scripture block on the front. So If I just echo stitched around the cross, that would be enough quilting?
As far as the quilt goes, I will have to wait and see when I finish it, to get some quotes on having it quilted.
The fabric is from 2007 Timeless Treasures A wing and a Prayer , here is the website, they still list the fabric for sale.
Thanks for the help
I'm bummed and done for the day. I got the FQ all set up so I could start quilting Maggie's quilt, but the tension is going to have to be adjusted on the bobbin. I may try when hubby gets home so he can help me. Darn, I thought I was actually going to at least make one pass.
Life is like a quilt...bits & pieces, joy & sorrow, stitched with love
I just wanted to mention that my apron is one that goes around the neck and hangs down. It's not a waist one that my boobs can slide under. hehehehe
I just wanted to mention that my apron is one that goes around the neck and hangs down. It's not a waist one that my boobs can slide under. hehehehe
Lord what a mental picture I just got. LOL
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Well Ladies I need a pep talk. Before I tell you the sad tale, let me say the rulers and red snapper talk has me saving up money again. I think I need two savings jars, one for fabric one for "extra's" for momma jewel. Everyone seems to be doing really well.
On to why I need a pep talk. I had my first customer. She had appointment the Monday before Christmas and never showed up. She called Christmas Eve day and wanted to bring her quilt up. My DL answered the phone, I was in middle of fixing holiday meal. He told her to just bring it up to our house. Well she brought it about 1 hour before my guest were to arrive. Cute little crib quilt, I looked at it, and we discussed using a large stipple overall. I also told her the Elephant and clown would look good outlined. Since she was my 1st customer, I offered to do that at the same price as all over stipple.
This quilt was poorly constructed, when I got to really look at it there were twisted seams and the backing material she provided had a two way stretch. Anyway I took my time, had some problem, but got the quilt done and I thought it looked really cute. Trimmed it up and and called her that it was ready. Two days later she runs in and says she is in a big hurry as she left the baby in the car. (choke) I had the quilt laid out on the cutting table and when she saw it, said----You didn't hem it!!! I am sure she meant bind it. Binding had never been mentioned and to my knowledge everyone charges for doing the binding When I told her she had not told me she wanted it bound, nor did she bring any material that could be used for binding. She got kind of huffy and said, well what do you do, just turn it under? I took her in the sewing room and showed her a binding I had just made and tried to explain it to her and offer to do (at a charge) She looked and said she would just have to play with and ran out. I really got the impression she was mad over this and I will probably not ever see her or her quilts again.
This has been rattling in my head,. I even had the urge to call her and offer to teach her how to do a binding for free. I bet I will ask the next person without fail. What do the rest of you do. Are you binding the quilts as an extra service for free or charging. Do you think I should contact this lady and offer to help her or just let go of it. I feel bad because she was my 1st customer and I really wanted the repeat bus and word of mouth.
Give me your thoughts please
Granny M
Granny M.--I have a "work order" sheet that I use for anyone I quilt for. If you friend me and give me your email address, I will send it to you. That way, you and the customer (who I give a copy of the form to) will know exactly what will be done and the price. I also give people a price sheet and a list of important things they should know (requirements for backing, etc. I can send you this info. also.
Pat--"Keep Calm and Carry On'
Granny M you should not feel bad. You totally need to charge for binding - that's a time and labor intensive process and I can't believe, unless is was her 1st quilt, that she would expect you to do that as part of the charge. I am getting my business off the ground as well and I learn with every customer. I am planning to put together a pricing list/form with all the options on there so I don't forget to ask the customer for all the info. I have a quilt right now that I made the mistake of not looking at the backing when she brfought the quilt and it was pieced from scraps with tons of Minky in with regular fabric which made it a challenge. I had to really slow down when quilting and now I know I should charge a little extra for that next time. You'll be fine. I haven't even advertised yet and I already have 3 word of mouth customers and another one inquiring. As a reitred HR person I can tell you there are all kinds of people in this world and they all teach us something. We live and learn - try not to let it bother you because it shouldn't. She was probably just a new quilter and very stressed new mother. Keep your chin up!
Pat if you wouldn't mind I'd love to see your form. It would probably help me as I put mine together. email@example.com is my email. Sorry I didn't know how to find your email. Thanks so much!


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Dunn - 41
Jr - 53
Walker - 1
Dunn - 41
Jr - 53
Walker - 1
Be vewy quiet. I'm hunting wabbit. - E. Fudd
Dunn will hit 45, Junior will hit 55 if he stays healthy and I would also look for 30 out of Boone and another 25 out of Casey.
36, but I'll hope for more.
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38 for Dunn - 56 for Junior - and 27 for Juan E, yet we still lose 85+
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Dunn hits 35
44 AdamBombs!
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I'll go 40.
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36 for Dunn with an average in the .280 range; what the heck, I 've been predicting a 63 HR season for Junior for the last half a dozen years, so why stop now-Griffey hits 63.
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46 Dunn
48 Jr.
47 and 119 rbi
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52 with 127 walks.
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"Okay you guys, pair up in threes!" --Yogi Berra
Dunn will hit around 35 homers with 110 rbi's. Griffey, as much as I'd like to see him hit 50+, will hit 42 with 120 rbi's.
If Junior and Dunn battle it out for the hr title in the nl there are going to be a lot of prognosticators reconsidering the Reds. I will say 30, to be kind, becuase it will be one of the modest years in the next ten for Adam.
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We really need some wins over the next few games. November's remaining games should be victories. A loss in either will be an upset and have us dropping out of the 8.
Sun, Nov 28 @ Detroit 1:30 PM
Tue, Nov 30 New Jersey 7:30 PM
Then, as December kicks off, we have a reasonably easy schedule bar New Orleans - who I think we can beat anyway.
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Sun, Dec 5 @ Toronto
Mon, Dec 6 Minnesota
Wed, Dec 8 Toronto
Fri, Dec 10 @ Washington
On Dec 12, however, the schedule hits a bastard streak as we face:
Denver, Boston, Miami, Cleveland, OKC, Chicago, Miami again and Orlando in succession.
Then it's Indiana at home - these boys will be hanging around 7th and 8th spots with us all year - and we have to beat them.
Then Spurs at home. Good luck to us there, they're looking top notch this year.
Then it's the West Coast road trip that Satan made:
Phoenix, Lakers, Portland, Utah.
The next 7 games in these 12 days are massive for NY. We need, at the very least, a 5 & 2 result.


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Frequent visitors to Bent Tree Park in Lemon Heights may want to pay attention.
The county is considering creating no-parking zones on Lower Lake Drive, Lake Court Drive and Bent Tree Road following complaints from residents who are requesting parking restrictions.
If the "No Parking Any Time" signs are installed, parking space will be reduced for the people who live in the neighborhood and visitors. Bent Tree Park parking is available on the curb next to the park, said OC Public Works spokeswoman Debbie Kroner. The park does not have its own parking lot.
That's about 90 parking spaces that will be eliminated, said county traffic engineer Isaac Alonso Rice.
"The efforts of a few homeowners are about to severely impact their neighbors and members of the general public who regularly use and enjoy Bent Tree Park and Peters Canyon," said Lemon Heights resident Heidi Ghods. Visitors to her house often park on Lower Lake Drive and walk to the house, she said. "If they eliminate parking, it creates a huge problem."
She noted birthday parties and holidays, when residents get more visitors than normal.
"I want to make sure we don't lose our parking, and people still have access to the public park," Ghods said.
Those who visit Peters Canyon Regional Park entrance off Lower Lake Drive in Lemon Heights will no longer be able to park there. Peters Canyon Regional Park visitors can use the parking lot on the north end of the park at Canyon View Avenue, Kroner said.
More than 20 residents met with Orange County Supervisor Bill Campbell in August to talk about parking problems around Bent Tree Park and Peters Canyon Regional Park, Kroner said. Some residents requested permitted parking for residents who live on those streets. A second meeting was held in October with about a dozen residents and OC Public Works officials attending.
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Flaviola e o Bando do Sol
Interest in Brazil's 1960s/1970s music scene is pretty much dominated by Tropicalia these days, but behind this popular front lay a bevy of fantastic psychedelic rock albums that don't otherwise fit in with the kaleidoscopic coastal sounds of folks like Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa or Os Mutantes. One of these is the self-titled release by Flaviola e o Bando do Sol, an ethereal slice of psychedelic folk music put together by many of the same cats who made Lula Côrtes and Zé Ramalho's Paêbirú such an enduring classic.
There is a lazy, mellow vibe to the proceedings here that really puts you in a midnight, beach campfire vibe, with jangling acoustic guitars and wispy flashes of percussion bedding Flaviola's warm, reassuring vocals. Flute, dulcimer, and what sounds like a harp also make appearances here, as well as several other instruments that sound distinctly Brazilian, though I'll be damned if I can name them. The rare, rapid-fire semi-electric number "Asas" and the catchy "Balalaica" are definitely the numbers to play to Tropicalia fans, featuring the record's most energetic rhythms, with Flaviola and friends cheerily chanting out the title on the latter (whether or not the song actually makes use of a Russian balalaika I have no idea). Slower pieces like "Noite" and the autoharp punctuated "Canção de Outono" are more personal numbers, with sleepy sways to them and delicate finger picking.
The record is pretty short, at just under half an hour long, so I'll keep the review short in turn. After all, this isn't exactly an album that you can say very much about, as it's more about the magic of hearing all these simple acoustic sounds come together – there is nothing shocking or avant-garde here, simply beautiful music that is bound to stick with you long after the needle's been lifted. British-based reissue label Mister Bongo has done us all a favor by repressing this one on 180 gram vinyl, though if that's not your thing (and it should be) then they also have copies on compact disc. Don't miss this one.
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Beyond PR
Oct 17, 2012
Pushing… er, Pulling All the Right Buttons
PRSA 2012 was a living, breathing example of integrating inbound marketing into communications. Inbound Marketing is an effort that pulls in your audience by offering them information they want, and ideally, they'll be running to you.
Be findable & give direction.
To accomplish this, your audience needs to first be able to find you – so, make your messages easy to find – that's the common sense part of this. Use the words and phrases your audience would use if they were trying to find you in a Google search. Messages needs to be remarkable, sharable and your audience needs to know exactly what you want them to do next. Is it a downloadable incentive? Maybe. Could it be telling them do take direct action? Sure. Mostly, you need to understand what your audience wants and give them a relevant call to action.
Why inbound marketing?
First, according to HubSpot, an inbound marketing lead costs 62% less per lead than traditional advertising. Beyond that, sharing intellectual property builds trust with clients and prospects, it provides lead generation, it's trackable, it provides direct engagement, and it offers you real time data to drive your strategies while offering you the ability to showcase your expertise. Inbound marketing can be many things… it can be opinionated, quirky, fun, and emotional and it needs to be relevant, innovative, digestible, actionable, experiential, and of course measurable.
You want an example? In real life application and in the break-out session the example is as easy as pushing a button. The presenters specifically pointed to PR Newswire's pre-conference and on-site promotion of our I ♥ PR campaign and mentioned how significant and notable example of inbound marketing pulling our audience in. (Kudos to our marketing team! J )
The I ♥ PR approach
Let's dissect this… every registered attendee for PRSA 2012 received an email before the conference letting them know to stop by the PR Newswire booth on day 1 and pick up your I HEART PR button (numbered). Ultimately, the number on the button could make you the winner of a new Kindle.
But what did this really do for PR Newswire? Well, it did a lot. First the buttons were truly, as my grandmother would say the bee's knees! Everyone wanted one. On a larger scale, it drove booth traffic and gave us multiple touch points with customers and prospects which fostered conversations that gave us credibility and talk about our latest offerings. We were on the radar of every attendee on day one to get their button and on subsequent days to stop by and see if they were a winner. And, it gave us the opportunity to talk, talk, talk…
So, all our literal button pushing, while it seemed like a cute novelty that people will wear proudly, in reality, it was genius display of inbound marketing at its finest. Okay, that may be a little strong, but we understood our audience and the campaign is remarkable, sharable, quirky, fun, actionable, experiential, innovative, digestable and trackable. Lead generation? You should see the stack of cards. Sometimes, effective inbound marketing is as easy as pushing some buttons and pulling your audience in. They were running to us!
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Maddux helps Team USA pitchers keep it simple
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com
MIAMI -- The beauty of the World Baseball Classic is that it's the only international baseball tournament to ever include Major League players. The play is emotional, intense and at times beautiful.
And somehow Team USA even has been able to work around the constraints of the big league teams to move one win away from the semifinals on Sunday and Monday at AT&T Park. Only a win at Marlins Park over the Dominican Republic on Thursday night is standing in the way.
For the position players it has been simple for manager Joe Torre to move guys in and out of the lineup, getting them at-bats and playing time. The pitching took a lot more planning, a job that was undertaken by Greg Maddux, the U.S. pitching coach, who disclosed on Wednesday that the starting pitching for the first two rounds of the tournament has been mapped out for weeks.
"It's been really simple," Maddux said. "I mean, you just had to figure out which guys you wanted to pitch what day and then their pitching coaches really had to do all the work. All the pitching coaches were great about that. They were on board and I can't thank them enough. All of our starters were set up to pitch two weeks before Spring Training started. All the pitching coaches that did that were kind of on our team as well. You know what I mean?"
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Torre knew he needed someone in the short term that an All-Star quality pitching staff would respond well to. He turned to Maddux, a 355-game winner and a certain Hall of Famer next year when his name appears on the ballot for the first time.
"When I called Greg, at first he thought I had called the wrong Maddux," Torre said weeks ago in jest, referring to his older brother Mike Maddux, the highly-regarded Rangers pitching coach.
Torre managed in the big leagues for 29 years, retiring in 2010, and Maddux pitched 23 seasons for four teams from 1986-2008. Maddux only pitched for Torre once. That was for seven starts in the final days of his career at the end of the 2008 season when Torre managed the Dodgers.
Maddux always annoyed Torre while pitching against him in the World Series. Maddux was with the Braves in the 1990s when Torre managed the Yankees to four World Series titles in five years. He was 1-1 with a 1.72 ERA in the 1996 World Series, and lost his one start in the '99 Fall Classic. The Yankees beat Atlanta both times.
"I always admired what he did," Torre said. "He used to frustrate me watching it, because it was against my teams, but I always just admired how businesslike he was and grounded he was. When I got him over with the Dodgers, he was every bit of what you hoped he would be."
When Maddux quickly realized Torre had called the right Maddux, he readily accepted the role on Team USA. Whether it leads to anything else is up to conjecture.
"I'm certainly having a great time doing this, and I'm learning a lot," said Maddux, who at 46 is a consultant in the Rangers organization. "I enjoy being around the players. The pitchers on the staff have been outstanding. Who knows what's going to happen down the road, but right now I'm having the time of my life. I enjoy being around these guys, and I like learning from the other coaches, as well, on the staff. I'm glad I'm here, and I'm glad Joe picked me."
Even though it doesn't translate in his interviews, Maddux has always had one the zanier senses of humor in the game. He's well known for his clubhouse pranks and won't talk about them publicly, saying on Wednesday, "what happens in the clubhouse stays in the clubhouse."
But his impact on fellow pitchers is undeniable. Jake Peavy has always said that it's no coincidence he had his best big league season in 2007 with the Padres, winning the National League Cy Young Award and the league's pitching Triple Crown when Maddux was his teammate.
Before Gio Gonzalez left Nationals camp for Team USA, manager Davey Johnson and pitching coach Steve McCatty told him to seek out Maddux for pointers. After pitching five scoreless innings on Tuesday night in a 7-1 win over Puerto Rico, Gonzalez credited Maddux with putting him in the right frame of mind to succeed on the mound in front of a raucous crowd.
"He just broke it down to something simple: think of fielding a routine ground ball or just fishing or something," Gonzalez said. "Just take your mind off of it. I understood it immediately. He was able to point out, make that small adjustment. Just tune it out. Just think of something real simple and try to pound the strike zone."
Maddux and McCatty also worked out the routine, which had Gonzalez make his fourth start of the spring for Team USA. As is his norm, though, Maddux downplayed the compliment.
"Well, [Gonzalez] did it. He went out there and he threw every pitch," Maddux said. "He's the reason that he didn't give up a run. To his credit, he located his fastball very well. I thought he even threw some good changeups. I heard a lot about his curveballs, but I thought his changeup was pretty good last night, as well."
Maddux is a wealth of information. With one more victory than Roger Clemens, Maddux has the most wins of any pitcher who played in his era. But unlike Clemens, he didn't dominate with a fastball. The Maddux fastball didn't look like it could crack a pane of glass. For most of his career, he was an artist, painting corners, disrupting hitting patterns, working the ball in and out.
Asked what he's been telling the U.S. hurlers, Maddux said:
"I just passed on the experiences I've had. The biggest thing is you just pitch. You forget about all the stuff going on outside of pitching. I think when guys just worry about what to throw and how to throw it, they seem to start doing better. You just get rid of all the eyewash that goes around outside of pitching and just worry about pitching."
One thing is certain: the man knew how to pitch. Torre, a catcher by trade, figured that the Team USA staff would listen.
Barry M. Bloom is national reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Boomskie on Baseball. Follow@boomskie on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: Nutrition Sciences Department The Department of Nutrition Sciences at Drexel University is paving the way for future researchers and registered dietitians. Our Bachelors of Science, Masters and PhD programs prepare students to work in a variety of careers that span the gamut from community work and clinical practice to cutting edge research. This is a particularly exciting time for nutritionists since so many individuals are taking responsibility for maintaining and enhancing their health. We are committed to the discovery of new information about the relationships between diet, physical activity, health and disease and the application of such knowledge to individuals, communities and entire populations. In September 2011, the Department of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel Recreation Center and University Wellness collaboratively formed the Drexel Center for Integrated Nutrition & Performance (CINP), with the mission of providing evidence-based nutrition advice to the Drexel Community and the greater Philadelphia area. The Center offers year-long internships for selected undergraduate and graduate students from the Department of Nutrition Sciences. This provides exceptional hands-on experience that prepares students for application to practice programs, employment opportunities and graduate programs. Center for Nutrition & Performance (CNP) Drexel's Center for Nutrition & Performance provides students a hands-on learning experience through the development and implementation of nutrition education programs for members of the Drexel community. Programs The following programs are offered through the Department of Nutrition Sciences. Please contact us or plan to visit us if we can provide further information about opportunities in this important discipline that bridges the basic and applied sciences. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Foods An important component of healthcare, dietetics involves helping people meet their nutritional needs through diet counseling and nutrition support. Master of Science in Human Nutrition If you have a desire to promote optimal wellness for people of all ages through better nutrition and become a registered dietitian, this may be of interest to you. PhD in Nutrition Sciences An innovative PhD program that positions graduates as unique PhD-educated nutritionists. Minor in Nutrition and Foods Human Lactation Consultant Program The Drexel University Nutrition Sciences Human Lactation Consultant Program is designed to provide an opportunity for individuals to prepare to become Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). The Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) An ACEND approved program allowing students who have graduated from a DPD program to complete the 1,200 hours of supervised practice necessary to complete the path to registration. Nutrition Sciences Faculty View Profiles


text: Hi everyone, I've been reading the messages on this board for 6 months now and can no longer remain silent! The members are all so generous, supportive and kind. I love seeing the blocks and quilts that all of you are making. It is time I have the ability to let you know what lovelly work you are doing. BTW, I have been sewing since I was 10 years old but just began quilting about 2007 when the last of my children left for college.


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Yes, we overpaid by ~$2M a year in my opinion. And having an overpaid SG/SF can prevent us from pursuing a better one at a fairer market price should one become available.
The other thing that makes me shrug is how many RR posters overvalue 1st round draft picks when we are to acquire them but are quick to dismiss them when we trade them. Don't get me wrong, I believe the Lowry trade was a good one but that's because I am not in love with the potential of having the possibility of drafting prospect with perceived high ceiling that they will likely never touch with a ten-foot pole.


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Equine 'Thumps' Are More than Mere Hiccups
August 05, 2008
One of the best known cures for relieving someone of the hiccups is a good, old-fashioned scare. However, what do you do when it seems that your horse has a case of the hiccups? Sneaking up behind a 1,000 pound Thoroughbred and yelling "Boo!," i... Read More
Exercise Exhaustion (Book Excerpt)
April 19, 2006
Many exercise-induced problems could be avoided by applying common sense limits to performance stresses. If you plan to compete at eventing and endurance riding, make sure both you and your horse are appropriately prepared.... Read More
Dehydration Alert
July 01, 2001
When horses are working hard, especially in hot weather, they are particularly prone to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. The official term for one symptom of these problems is a mouthful: synchronous diaphragmatic flutter... Read More
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August 01, 1997
Encouraging water consumption is extremely important. This often starts by making sure your horses have free access to a good, clean water source.... Read More


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has its sights set on Microsoft on many fronts. The two companies are
fighting in the search market with Google the very decisive leader.
In the productivity software market, things are reversed with
Microsoft leading with Office and Google far behind with cloud-based
offerings.The two tech firms also battle in the web browser
market with Microsoft leading with Internet Explorer and Google far
behind with Chrome. Google has announced that for the holiday season
it is teaming up with AirTran Airways, Delta, and Virgin
America to offer passengers on the flights free
Gogo inflight Wi-Fi no matter what browser they user. The
free Wi-Fi will be offered on every domestic flight on the
participating airlines starting on November 20 and ending on January
2, 2011.
free GoGo Wi-Fi service will be sponsored by Google's Chrome
browser.The three participating airlines have equipped their
entire domestic fleets with Gogo service so all flights will offer
passengers free email, chat, and web surfing while in the air. Google
expects to provide free connectivity to 700 panes and about 15
million passengers during the holiday season. Last holiday season
Google offered free Wi-Fi in about 50 airports around the country and
this year the offer covers travelers in the sky. "We are
constantly working to help provide a better web experience to users
around the world," said Sundar Pichai, Vice President of Product
Management at Google. "Whether it be building a better browser with
Chrome or bringing free Wi-Fi to air travelers this holiday season,
we are constantly innovating to ensure users' access to the web is
fast, simple and seamless."


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Well, this sort of morphs attraction with insane love, but they are connected, of course. Hope that's alright.
Name: Gin_Drinka
House: Hufflepuff
Title: Tintinnabulations of the Heart
Warnings: None. Just an insanely in love Lavender. Oh, and mild language.
Word Count: 499
I really, really liked writing this.I dont know
I mean, Ive liked guys before and all. This isnt new to me. Im eighteen, for crying out loud! Ive been in love like three times already. Honest to Merlin. Loads of people would just turn around and say, Youre too damn young to have been in love that many times. Theyre just silly passing fancies. Well, who the heck is the judge, eh? Who the heck is the one with the heart on the line?
Im not new to this. And Im not trying to give you some crazy idea that Im all full of knowledge, and veteran-like. Im not that either. Im just not new to this.
I cant understand it. I really cant. Im going crazy here. I think about him every waking minute. I cant stand not seeing him for two bloody seconds. Im out of my mind. I know it. Were in the middle of a war, and I think lifes gorgeous just because he smiled at me. Its not that hes all that great-looking either. He looks terrible. Cuts all over his face, arms, back, chest everywhere! I doubt his toenails arent cut. And his hairs grown out crazy and all over the place. He doesnt care. His clothes are all ragged, too. Like he just got out of a fight. Thats what he always looks like; like he just got out of a fight.
But I just cant help myself. I honestly, truly, dont give a damn about the cuts and the clothes and the hair and the bleeding toenails! I dont know what in the stars is wrong with me. Ive lost my mind. I wish hed ask me to marry him for goodness sake! And I would, too, if he asked. Thats the worst part. I mean, were not even a couple. He doesnt have time for something as flighty as love. Hes a serious man. Were not a couple, he doesnt see me as anything more than just a girl whos gone to school with him for seven years and, for Merlins sake, Ive never even once held his hand.
But Id marry him. I would, I swear I would. Id get down on my bloody knees and marry him tomorrow. Today! Id do it today. Right now.
Im out of my mind in love with him. I really am. Just right out of my mind in love. Hes crazy if he doesnt notice. He probably does, anyway. He probably feels sorry for me and all. Because he doesnt love me.
Oh, Merlin, dont let that be true! Hes just a serious man. He doesnt have time for love; loves too flighty. Once this damn war is over, itll be fine. Ill confess. Ill walk right up to him and Ill tell him, I love you! I love you like crazy.
And hell be so stunned Ill kiss him right on the lips.
And hell love me. Ill do everything.
Merlin, I dont know
Im crazy.
kehribar: Wow, she does sound crazed O.o I really love the tone in this and the way the feeling is put forward so powerfully. However, I'm afraid this drabble has little to do with attractiveness. The theme had to be "attractiveness", but this is almost entirely about Lavender's love and I'm afraid the slight mention of "his" outer appearance just isn't enough. Sorry


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by Sarah Robinson/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – The Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau on Tuesday announced the development of the Heritage Trails Enrichment Program aimed at educating residents and visitors about the cultural history of the area.
The new project, to launch in the spring, will identify sites associated with historically significant eras in the Tupelo-Lee County area related to the Chickasaw Nation, Civil War and civil rights.
"This is not only a good thing to do, it is the right thing to do," said Mayor Jack Reed Jr.
The CVB is working closely with Chickasaw Nation Executive Director Kirk Perry as well as the National Park Service. The Chickasaw Nation tour will begin at the Chief Piomingo statue in Tupelo's Fairpark District.
The idea to include a civil rights trail occurred to CVB Executive Director Neal McCoy when he was asked by the Mississippi Development Authority to come up with a few submissions of historically significant sites around Tupelo for the Mississippi Freedom Trail, the state's tour of civil rights points of interest. McCoy found after meeting with leaders in the African-American community that Tupelo had too much important history to limit to only a few markers.
McCoy said he found the civil rights component to be particularly compelling because unlike many other events in the nation's past, the history makers are still alive and well. He said many of them have incredible stories that were not being recorded.
Tupelo City Council member Nettie Davis was active in the civil rights movement, and met with black leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson and Rep. John Lewis.
"Our young people need to know the history of what people had to go through" during the civil rights movement, she said.
The first Civil War marker will be unveiled near Spring Street in Tupelo at the site of the Battle of King's Creek in May during an event to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the war.
"Marketing these sites will give visitors to Tupelo an even more profound understanding of our community," McCoy said.
A board of 13 community members will advise the CVB and the city on what sites should be included. Members include Norris "Piggy" Caldwell, Edwina Carpenter, Nettie Davis, Dick Hill, Danza Johnson, Jamie Joyner, Bobby King, Zell Long, Tom Parsons, Kirk Perry, Phyllis Sims, Sean Thompson and Wesley Wells.
Read more: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal – Tupelo CVB plans cultural history project