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Providing America with equal coverage in health care was the topic of the editorial in the Rutland Herald on Aug. 8, 2009 titled "All together now." One question the editorial presented is how President Obama is to persuade the majority of Americans who are not facing a health care crisis to support reform of the system for those who are in "dire straits." President Obama's answer is to show the majority of people that they too are in "dire straits" in numerous ways.
This approach attempts to appeal to citizens' self-interest and bring them into such a low mental state of thought to blur the reality of the situation. The reality of the situation is better off than many imagine, those whose visions have been potentially corrupted by President Obama's previous reform tactics. These tactics are part of the problem. Lowering America's mentality to bring America into this state of mind of helplessness has reflected in our stock markets and only foresees other future effects.
President Obama wants to create this unrealistic health reform in which all the people are covered all the time. Unfortunately, this is not the case, nor will it ever be. Close to 47 million people in the United States are uncovered by health insurance. However, about 250 million people do have coverage and they have worked hard for it. Why should the majority of the people care about the 47 million who are not? What is in it for them? This is the same question that President Obama is trying to answer. Although his intentions are credible, the approach has many challenges that require careful thought.
As a president, President Obama needs to look out for our nation on a whole and accept the fact that not all the people can be equally covered all the time. Yes, the health care reform is in the interest of each individual, but if people do not comply within the circumstances of reform, a reform cannot exist. This situation needs to be looked upon as an issue of balance and how to balance the needs of 250 million people to those of 47 million. The desirable balance is a point that provides the 47 million people with some form of health care while not sacrificing the quality of care of those currently covered or raising unacceptable cost to implement these laudable goals.
Although the editorial attempts to frame the issue to look after individuals who are vulnerable to disaster, it fails to touch upon the dimension of personal responsibility, a core component of our system. Personal responsibility has created a huge value by harnessing the individual drives of individual spirits. But in an effort to create broad-band coverage, President Obama is removing trust in America's system, making it only possible with more government aid. With that removal, also removed is the individual accountability factor needed to drive our future society.
Surely, this requires robust debate and deserves thoughtful discussions. Just because the Democrats have near absolute control until the next election is not a legitimate reason to rush into this. It is possible to reform our health care system, but we need to do it with the right intentions.
The intentions should include providing America with better quality and pleasure of life, not only for sheer change sake. President Obama's campaign platform included change from Republican and President Bush's policies and is almost cliché now; it is not a race to win any longer. Successful change may not be possible. However, if it is, we need carefully managed plans for success. But then again, change for change's sake has never been proven to be sustainable or always led to good outcomes.
There are many letters to the editor that get me all fired up. They inflame my liberal sensitivities, they inflame my inner grammar nazi, or they inflame that small part of me that optimistically hopes most people are rational by proving once more that most people are actually quite ignorant and in their ignorance just plain stupid. This letter didn't do any of those things. It did touch upon a topic for which I have very mixed feelings: personal responsibility.
Personal responsibility is supposedly one of those American Ideals that makes America America. I can't find any fault with being personally responsible for yourself and your well being, to the best of your abilities. However, I dislike how so many people fall back on this idea of personal responsibility to suggest that a person deserves any misfortune she suffers. The author of today's letter uses personal responsibility to make it acceptable that 47 million people don't have health care. He does so with a sentence that often inflames me: "However, 250 million people do have coverage and they have worked hard for it." (emphasis mine). That seems to be the sentence of choice among those who argue against anything that would provide a boost for those who are less fortunate. They have worked hard for it. The underlying statement being, those who are less fortunate haven't worked hard. In this case, the author is clearly saying the 47 million people without health insurance haven't worked hard.
Surely that can be the only reason a person doesn't have health care, because she hasn't worked hard. While I understand this is obviously true, I'm going to ask you to indulge in a short foray into reality. I'm willing to bet one of the largest reasons a person doesn't have health care is because her employer doesn't provide it. I'd like to give you two specific examples.
Person M works full time for a small business in the agriculture field. The business doesn't actually do anything traditionally considered agriculture, but because of some special rules is allowed to declare itself an agriculture business. M has worked full time at this business for at least 10 years. Previously, she worked at several other businesses in the same field. She has a college degree, albeit in an unrelated field. Person M's employer only employs 20-25 people, most of them part time or seasonal, and cannot afford to provide health coverage to any employees. So, Person M doesn't have health care.
Person L works full time for a very large corporation. She has worked full time for this corporation for one year. She had to wait six months to gain eligibility for health care coverage, and then accepted it. Six months later, for reasons completely unrelated to L's ability to fulfill her responsibilities, her employer decided to change her position to part-time and hire more part time employees. As a part time employee, L is no longer eligible for health care.
So, here we have two instances of a full time (which is usually accepted as within the definition of hard working) employee who, through no fault of her own, is without health care. What are we to take from this information? Should M, in order to be personally responsible, have chosen to work at a larger company that could afford to offer health care? Even though L's example shows that large companies are just as likely to avoid offering health care if possible? Should L have worked harder? Even though the company openly admitted the change in L's position had nothing to do with her ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the position? In what way would this ideal of working harder have helped either M or L? In what way would this ideal of personal responsibility have helped either M or L? I guess all they can do is be personally responsible for not getting sick.
The author suggests that the problem with Mr. Obama's proposed health care plan is that it undermines personal responsibility. But, I fail to see how that is true, or, more importantly, how being personally responsible helps maintain health care. I think the problem with Mr. Obama's proposed health care plan is much less vague and immeasurable than the possibility of undermining personal responsibility. I think the problem is that Mr. Obama would let health care remain an employer responsibility. The above examples are clear proof that leaving health care in the hands of employers is a recipe for lack of health care. Employers will, again and again, find ways to avoid paying the high and growing higher cost of health care. Employers will refuse to offer health care, cut full time positions to lessen the number of employees who are eligible for health care, or pass along enough of the costs to make it unaffordable for employees. The way health care is handled now has nothing to do with personal responsibility, and everything to do with profitability.
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|Photo/Recipe by Vicki Arsenault
When it comes to smoothies, most have a common ingredient. Fruit. And for me - fruit is a must to every great smoothie. Fresh, red ripe, sweet strawberries are the start of all my favorites. But whether I'm using just strawberries or a variety of berries, one name that is on almost all the berries in my refrigerator is Driscoll's.
Most people probably don't think smoothies when planning meals or snacks. But if you want to get your family on board with getting more fruits and vegetables into their day - you may want to rethink the smoothie.
A recent survey sponsored by Driscoll's - a family owned business for over a 100 years - revealed 97 percent of those surveyed, indulge in between-meal nibbling. Three fourths of those say they should be making healthier snack choices. People who snack between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. reach for fruit, according to the survey.
Driscoll's works with independent farmers to produce the highest quality, premium berries in the world. Whether you reach for a hand full of fresh fruit for that afternoon pick-me-up or get your healthy snack in a creamy, fresh and fruity smoothie - be sure to hit the grocery aisle and pick up a variety of fresh wholesome Driscoll berries.
You'll get all these nutrients from Driscoll's Berry Farm fresh berries. And if you want to add even more nutrition don't be afraid to throw in a little protein powder or flax seed.
Strawberries: Vitamin C; potassium; fiber; iron; protein
Raspberries: Fiber; vitamin C; iron; calcium; protein,
Blueberries: Antioxidant protections; vitamin C, A; iron
What's not to love!
Triple Berry White Chocolate Smoothie
8-oz package Driscoll's red raspberries
1 cup Driscoll's blueberries
2 cups Vanilla Almond milk
1 cup Nestle White Chocolate chips
Rinse and cut strawberries into quarters - enough strawberries to make 2 cups. If using medium or small berries only cut into halves. Rinse and drain the raspberries and blueberries. Pat dry and place berries (in separate containers) into freezer. Berries should be completely froze, a couple hours should be fine. To save time, berries can be prepared the day before and frozen for future use. You should remove the berries from the freezer about a half hour before using so that the berries are not sticking together. Use can use a knife to gently separate large clumps.
Measure out 1 cup of the white chocolate chips (do not freeze) and 2 cups of cold Vanilla Almond milk.
Rinse and cut strawberries into quarters - enough strawberries to make 2 cups. If using medium or small berries only cut into halves. Rinse and drain the raspberries and blueberries. Pat dry and place berries (in separate containers) into freezer. Berries should be completely froze, a couple hours should be fine. To save time, berries can be prepared the day before and frozen for future use. You should remove the berries from the freezer about a half hour before using so that the berries are not sticking together. Use can use a knife to gently separate large clumps.
Measure out 1 cup of the white chocolate chips (do not freeze) and 2 cups of cold Vanilla Almond milk.
Using a high powered blender (as I stated above, I love the Ninja - works fantastic for a very well blended Smoothie) pour 1 cup of the Vanilla Almond milk and white chocolate chips in blender. Add half of each container of berries and blend until you have small chunks. Add remaining Vanilla Almond milk and berries and blend until completely smooth. During the final blending process, you may want to stop about halfway and using a spatula, push down any large chunks of berries.
Pour Smoothie into serving glasses, garnish and serve. For this recipe I garnished with red raspberries and 2 tablespoons of melted white chocolate chips drizzled over the top.
Thinking about Valentine's Day - this recipe, provided by Driscoll's is straight from the "Heart".
In just 20 minutes you can treat your "Sweetie" to the perfect pair for Valentine's Day - fruit and chocolate!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Sprinkles
1 package (16 ounces) Driscoll's Long Stem Strawberries, if available
6 ounces semisweet chocolate (chips, chunks or chopped bar chocolate)
1 package (2.5 ounces) Sprinkles
Rinse and dry the strawberries. Make sure you dry them well with a soft cloth. You do not want water on the berries when you dip them in chocolate.
Melting the Chocolate
Melting chocolate is a delicate but simple task that requires constant attention. Chocolate can burn quite easily, so it's important to melt at a low temperature, be patient and follow the right steps to ensure a bowl of smooth melted chocolate for dipping.
There are two trusted methods for melting chocolate: stovetop and microwave. The method you choose depends on your preference and comfort level, but you'll end up with the same result.
To melt chocolate on the stovetop, place chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. If you do not have a double boiler, place a glass or metal bowl of chocolate over a pot of barely simmering water. The gentle steam from the hot water will slowly melt the chocolate while you stir constantly to help the chocolate melt evenly. Don't let any water from the pot get into the chocolate as the water will cause it to clump and "seize", not melting properly.
To melt regular chocolate in the microwave, place chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate at medium (50%) power for 1 minute then stir and continue to microwave at medium (50%)power in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted and smooth. The total time will depend on how much chocolate you are melting but should only be a couple minutes.
Dipping the Berries
Line a baking sheet with wax paper, parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place sprinkles in a shallow bowl or small plate right beside the baking sheet.
Hold berries by their stem or calyx (green leaves) and dip in bowl of melted chocolate, swirling until coated as much as you like. Gently shake off excess chocolate. Immediately dip chocolate covered berry in sprinkles. Place berry on prepared baking sheet to set. Repeat with remaining berries.
Place baking sheet of chocolate-covered berries in refrigerator to set for about 15 to 30 minutes. If leaving berries in refrigerator longer than 1 hour, condensation may occur.Chocolate-covered berries are best served the day they are made. Chocolate will hold up at room temperature for about 2 hours, depending on the temperature where they are being served. If you need to store overnight, do so in the refrigerator and let berries sit at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving.
Thank you to Driscoll's for providing the berries for my recipe.

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i'm starting to think of myself as a produce rescuer. this recipe managed to put 2 heads of cauliflower, a pack of carrots, and 2 sad looking tomatoes, all to good use.
it's a combination of two recipes, one of which my former roommate steffi was quite crazy about, the other which tim couldn't get enough of. how could i go wrong?
curried cauliflower:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or additional oil instead, to make the recipe vegan)
2 medium yellow onions, diced
4-5 carrots, diced
2-3 tomatoes, diced
2 heads of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 29 oz can of chick peas, drained and rinsed
3 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups water
spices galore*
1/2 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
cilantro leaves for garnishing
in a large pot heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. when melted, add onions and carrots and saute for apx 5 minutes. lower flame to medium and add tomatoes, spices galore, sugar, salt, and pepper. allow to cook for apx 5 more minutes then add cauliflower, chick peas, tomato paste, and water. bring to a boil, then cover and return flame to medium. allow to simmer for apx 20-30 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. if the mixture is too soupy continue to cook uncovered on medium low, until the sauce has thickened to a desirable consistency.
serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
*my spices galore included the following, but feel free to use a curry blend you already have on hand, or any combo of spices that suites your tastes:
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tsp chili flakes
1/4 tsp ground clove
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek powder
1/4 tsp hing (asafoetida powder)
to steffi: it's not exactly that carrot magic i made you a couple years ago in bologna, but a lot of the flavors are the same and unless you hate tomato paste and cauliflower, i think you'll really like this. and who knows, maybe even if you think you hate them (like how you thought you hated eggplant), they'll turn into you're new best friend : )
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
curried cauliflower
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- Prerna said...
Wow! that looks beautiful.
Keep up the good work!
- June 24, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- ck said...
thanks, that means a lot considering how amazing indiansimmer is : )
- June 24, 2010 at 12:48 PM
- pyrochic said...
My, my.. That looks mouth-watering!
- June 24, 2010 at 6:10 PM
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
Ten on the 10th: Ten things that made me smile this week
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I love the dinner photo, hahahaha, that's great!!
Visiting today from Fun Friday.
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4. He is a keeper!
6. LOVE this picture.....he looks so concerned.
i LOVED this post! so so cute your sil and you showed up in the same exact outfit! matt is a keeper - those flowers are beautiful and so thoughtful! i love your red striped dress! i hope you're enjoying the weekend with tally and matt and having some relaxing times, my friend! xoxoxReplyDelete
Awww....how sweet! Yes, you had A LOT to be thankful for this week! My husband and I, like Lindsay, appreciate everyone in our Helps Ministry who give so tirelessly of their time to serve in the Kingdom! A BIG thanks to you and your husband Heather! Wishing you and your students a successful school year! Thanks for linking up...have a wonderful rest of week!! :-)ReplyDelete


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Journal of Applied Analysis
Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 79-104 (1996)
Initial - Boundary Value Problem for Equations of Generalized Newtonian Incompressible Fluid
E. ZadrzynskaInstitute of Mathematics
and Operation Research
Military University of Technology
S. Kaliskiego 2
01-489 Warsaw, Poland
Abstract: In the paper the existence theorem for a initial - boundary problem with the Neumann type boundary condition to equations of the motion of a generalized newtonian incompressible fluid is proved. Moreover, for a special case of a non-newtonian fluid uniqueness of a solution is proved, as well.
Keywords: Non-newtonian incompressible fluid, initial-boundary valueproblem, local and global existence
Classification (MSC2000): 35Q35, 76D99
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Electronic fulltext finalized on: 29 May 2002. This page was last modified: 21 Dec 2002.
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okay, i'm shamelessly using the scrumdillies to solicit granny lurve. it looks like she will be in the hopsital for xmas but i hope she will be out for her birthday which is New Years Day! she will be 94! if anyone out ther happens across this and would like to rak her with some birthday or holiday cheer and/or receive a nifty holiday card from the go-go's, please email me yer addy and i will do the same...many thanks!
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Monday, July 5, 2010
Pacific Southwest Open, day 3
As we enter the final stretch, GM Melikset Khachiyan remains in the lead with 4.5/5, after drawing with young master Yian Liou (see photo). In the final round Khachiyan will face High School star Vincent Huang, while Liou will meet IM Tim Taylor on board 2. In the U1800 section, Alfred Ong stands alone in first with 5-0, though three players have a chance to cath up. Click here for complete standings.
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Siblings Tony, Grace and Kate beat the odds and have recovered from autism. Now, 10 yr old has written his own book, 8 yr old Grace teaches her sister's home school lessons, and at just 4 yrs old, Kate is learning to read.
Did you know that 80% of your immune system resides in your digestive tract? That's right. The friendly microflora that make up your inner ecosystem are responsible for keeping you well. They extract nutrients from the food you eat and they actually can manufacture important vitamins, like B vitamins, folate, and Vitamin K. They help keep your intestines fresh and clean and help stimulate peristaltic movement. They protect you from illness, help balance your moods, and ensure that your energy is thriving.
What's more, did you know that most of the illnesses afflicting our population today are actually a reflection of an imbalance in the gut? Whether you suffer from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, allergies, obesity, bacterial, viral or fungal infections, parasites, arthritis, diabetes, autism or even cancer– chances are that these symptoms are rooted in a digestive system that has been damaged over time by inner and outer toxins.
Repairing your digestive health is an essential first step to recovering your immunity and reversing illness. With a healthy gut, abundant in beneficial bacteria and yeasts, you will have a powerful tool to conquer what ails you.
Donna Gates, founder of Body Ecology, has coached hundreds of families through autism recovery, and never fails to find an underlying candida yeast infection, and toxic digestive system. When families begin making dietary changes to improve their digestion, they experience a relief in many autistic symptoms and the child begins to progress socially and developmentally.
But, if you are close to someone who is in the midst of recovering from autism, then you know it can be a difficult journey, to say the least. Many people struggle to improve their diets, but don't know where to begin. And this is true for everyone…even if you don't have a child with autism.
Today, we are pleased to share an interview with Wyndie. You can find Wyndie moderating BEDROK (Body Ecology Diet Recovering Our Kids), our support group for parents who want to learn how to create healthier, happier kids. Wyndie has three children who are now completely recovered from autism. She graciously took the time to tell us how she managed to make the necessary dietary changes to help her children get well.
Each time one child recovers from this complicated illness, we are reminded that each of us has control over our own individual health, and that if you make positive changes in your diet, you can heal too.
A: I have three kiddos. Tony, age 10; Grace, age 8; and Kate, age 4.
Tony was diagnosed at age 6, Grace at age 4. Kate did not get an official diagnosis from the doctor because at 10 months of age, she was showing multiple symptoms of autism, and we knew we were going to treat her the same way as the big kids -- so we didn't pursue the diagnosis with her.
A: When Kate was born, she was allergic to everything I was eating (My diet consisted almost entirely of sugar and carbohydrates, and I was breastfeeding), so I had to change my diet to help her allergy situation. As I kept track of my eating and her bodily functions and skin results, I quickly saw a correlation between my diet and her behavior.
This led me to keep food journals for the bigger kids.
Tracking their diets and behaviors made it inescapably clear that what they ate had a huge effect on their behaviors and moods. I was also pleasantly surprised to see my own health improve!
I really didn't realize how foggy my brain was until it cleared while eating well.
A: I didn't think I had it in me to prepare the foods I needed to make these changes for my family. At first, I just wished for a pill that would fix all of our problems. But, my health coach insisted that I pay for her services with cultured vegetables. So, I made cultured vegetables first. And, then she had me give them to my kids.
We experienced immediate die-off symptoms when I introduced the CVs (cultured vegetables). For us this meant tantrums, escalated "undesirable" behaviors, and fevers.
But soon, skin problems went away, behaviors improved and eye contact was established. Their thinking and speech became clearer.
Very quickly, Kate worked herself up to drinking 1½ quarts of young coconut kefir per day and tremendous healing happened to her during that period.
A: Journal EVERYTHING. It is so difficult to remember who did well (or didn't do well) with what food. Having it all written down also helps you see the progress. Sometimes progress is too slow to really see when you live with it day to day.
Journaling helps you see when someone is doing better with tolerating a certain food. And helps you see that symptoms are really going away.
Go slow and tailor the fermented foods—using the ones your child does best on.
Also, don't just rely on allergy testing. It can be inaccurate. IgG (delayed allergy) testing is more accurate than IgE (immediate allergy), but can still be inaccurate. Learn to observe your child's reactions to what they eat and trust your observations.
As time goes by your child's nutritional needs will change. Pay close attention and make adjustments as you need to.
In addition, fermenting the foods makes them easier to digest and less likely to cause a reaction in the body.
However, if your child has had a previously observed anaphylactic reaction to food, I would recommend that you still avoid that food. All three of my children have an anaphylactic reaction to dairy and have not been able to tolerate it in a raw or fermented form. Anaphylactic allergies should be taken very seriously. But, I feel that other allergies/intolerances can be handled on a case-by-case basis, especially if you are working toward reversing the true cause or source of the allergy and have established a healthy inner ecosystem.
I found that I was able to add the foods they were sensitive to back in after they were eating that food in fermented form for a while. For example, feeding my daughter fermented broccoli reversed her allergy to broccoli and she now eats it steamed or fermented with no problems.
I always hated the idea of cutting out healing foods from their diets without testing them first. All three of my children had tests showing high allergies to cabbage and coconut meat, (actually the test said coconut – which , I now understand to be an allergy to the meat, but my test just said coconut) but I had never observed a reaction to coconut. So, we fermented those and the children did and still do fine on those.
One child did develop an observable allergic reaction to coconut meat, water and kefir after a year of drinking YCK (young coconut kefir) daily -- so I would advise rotating your fermented foods and drinks. Most children with multiple allergies need food rotations anyway, so take it a step further and rotate what you ferment. Have fermented carrots and beets one day, fermented cabbage and onions another, YCK another, and so on.
I know YCK is recommended daily for the children but with multiple food allergies, you have to take the principle of uniqueness one step further, and use food rotation to help avoid developing new allergies.
And finally, ALWAYS go with your gut instinct when dealing with what foods you feel are right for your child. Just because I say fermented cabbage is suitable for the average person does not mean it is right for your child.
Observe and journal... these two things make a world of difference!
A: We have used Chiropractic Therapy, Neurofeedback, Occupational Therapy, supplements, DAN! protocols and Chelation. We are still doing Chiropractic, Neurofeedback & minimal supplements.
We are scheduled to start BioVeda allergy treatments next week. Although the children's health has improved far beyond what we ever dreamed, we still have overactive immune systems. The BioVeda looks to "calm down" the immune system and relieve them of their allergies.
For my children, an overactive immune system is one that reacts to food all the time. Their hyper systems are the cause of their multiple and ever changing food allergies. Most children will not react to touching dairy, but my children will have an anaphylactic reaction in doing so. This is an overactive immune system – the system is hyper sensitive.
I believe that diet is key and needs to be the foundation of all other therapies used to recover; but most children will need more than just diet. Very few children have just one puzzle piece.
It's hard to say which thing helped the most. I believe it was all of these things working in tandem. Each intervention brought new improvements.
A: To me, autism recovery means that there are no signs of autism; a child who is recovered can function in daily life without hindrance.
My son Tony just wrote and published his first book. He also used to be completely unable to talk to people outside of the house because his anxiety was so severe. But, now he converses clearly and without fear to anyone!
Grace was non-verbal at one time. She now has full usage of language with no signs of impairment; in fact she's quite the chatterbox. She also has great mental clarity and a sweet empathy for those in need. She has taken it upon herself to teach some of her sister's home school subjects.
Kate, at the age of 4, keeps up with her sister on her schoolwork; is excelling at logic puzzles, counting, and is on the cusp of reading. She has a great personality and is a social butterfly. Her laughter is contagious!
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My earliest Indy 500 memories date back to 1963, when a driver with an odd first name—Parnelli Jones—caught my attention, even though I wasn't even in school yet. Throughout the '60s and '70s, our family tradition on Memorial Day in West Virginia was to wash our vehicles, and then wax them in the shade of the big tree in the side yard, all while listening to the race on a local AM radio station. In more recent years, watching the Indy 500 on television was my "must see TV." The radio and TV coverage was always supplemented by Chris Economaki and his reporters in our weekly copy of National Speed Sport News.
I can even remember sneaking a small transistor radio with an earphone into my grade school so I could listen to the 1967 Indy 500 that had been delayed by rain. I was fascinated by the STP Turbine, which was being driven by Parnelli Jones. Even though I was in the classroom, I had to hear if he would win the race in that exotic car of the future. I was dismayed when the car broke just a few laps from the finish.
However, despite this long history of interest in the Indy 500, for various reasons I had never attended one. Yes, I had made a point to stay at the old Speedway Motel and visit the museum in 1985 when I was passing through Indianapolis, but it was in March—not May. I had been fortunate to see a couple of other IndyCar races at different tracks over the years, but never "the big one."
This year, I decided the time was right to cross the Indy 500 off my "bucket list." I started researching on-line about attending. Originally I thought I might only be able to get over to Indianapolis for Saturday and Sunday, so I decided to get a tent camping permit and just sleep in my car (I assumed hotels would be costly and/or booked, plus that guaranteed me a parking spot close to the speedway). I called the IMS ticket office and spoke with a helpful woman named Carol, who was able to get me a fantastic seat in Box B, under the roof, where the track begins to curve into Turn One (along with the two-day camping permit and a ticket to Legends Day). I was very excited about making this purchase but kept my fingers crossed that there would not be a rainout.
As the Memorial Day weekend drew closer, it became apparent that my work situation would allow me to take some additional time off. I was even lucky enough to get a decent motel room at the last minute for Thursday and Friday nights. So I left work at lunch on Thursday, bound for a big Indianapolis weekend. I drove into the Indiana State Fairgrounds in time to watch the Hoosier Hundred on the one-mile dirt track. It turned out to be a fun race at a classic track, and a great way to kick off my Indy weekend.
On Friday, I joined the masses trying to get into the free parking on Carb Day in the infield (my first taste of just how "big" the crowds are). Unfortunately, I didn't make it through the tunnel and get parked in time to see the vintage cars take their laps, but I could hear them—plus I knew I'd get a second chance on Legends Day. I had a blast on Carb Day, strolling through the vintage pits behind the museum, gazing from the stands to watch the last IndyCar practice, walking through the FanZone area, eating a smoked turkey leg, sitting on a grassy knoll on the backstretch for the amazingly close Indy Lights race, observing part of the pit crew competition, roaming through the garage area (it was open to the public that afternoon), and watching the truck races up in the fourth turn. I had a terrific time all day long at IMS, but then I topped it off by driving over to the Indianapolis Speedrome to watch a regional midget race plus my first Figure-8 races (those guys are crazy!).
On Saturday morning, I arrived early to my designated camping area and was escorted to my assigned spot. After parking, I headed over to the speedway, showed my ticket at the gate, and then walked through a tunnel underneath the frontstretch. I spent the day roaming the grounds again, attended the "drivers meeting," and got some great pictures of the vintage cars on the racetrack. It was amazing to actually witness so many cars that I had enjoyed seeing pictures of over the years actually running on the track—especially to see (and hear) those STP turbines!
That afternoon I revisited the museum for the first time since 1985, and especially loved the special exhibition on turbine cars. I also discovered the photography shop hidden away on the second floor. Before leaving the track, I also enjoyed the interview session with Mario Andretti in the plaza. Because I formerly worked for NASA, I liked the part where astronaut Kevin Ford gave Mario the toy version of his 1969 winning car that he had taken with him in space.
I left the track so that I could visit my fourth different racetrack within 48 hours (!), by driving to Lucas Oil Raceway for the "Night before the 500" races. ESPN used to broadcast races from this track, which helped launch the careers of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, and others. Plus, it was good to see the adjoining dragstrip where the big NHRA races are held each Labor Day.
I got back to my campsite late that evening, set up my car for sleeping, and had a restful night—until the sound of helicopters (probably providing early traffic reports) woke me up at dawn. I got my car reconfigured and then got organized with everything (ticket, official souvenir program, binoculars, that handy "spotters guide" which provides a quick reference to the paint scheme for each car, seat cushion, etc.) I was taking into the racetrack for the big day.
I took a circuitous route from my campsite, so that I could get a taste of the pre-race atmosphere as the hordes descended on the racetrack. One group of jokers had set up a water hose with a shower head on an elevated pole, offering "FREE SHOWERS"—except the fine print indicated it was only offered to women. Eventually, I entered through the gate and discovered that I didn't need to take the tunnel under the track—they had a gate open which allowed folks to cross the racetrack itself. I felt like I was on hallowed ground as I lingered, soaking up as much of that unique visual perspective as I could. In a few hours, the race cars would be zooming across this same pavement!
I wandered around the garage and Gasoline Alley areas, watching as crews were making their last minute preparations. I walked back through the plaza area and then towards the fan zone, but noticed an area that I had not visited the previous two days. There was a lane behind the plaza where all the team haulers were parked, and on this day it wasn't fenced off, so I strolled through, enjoying the paint jobs on these big trailers.
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a speeding golf cart make a turn to cut right in front of me. To my surprise, just a few feet away from me was none other than the legendary A.J. Foyt himself, who was making a run back to the team hauler for something. I didn't say anything to him (since he seemed to be in a hurry), but it was a neat moment for me to literally "cross paths" with him on race day. He might not be driving a race car anymore, but he sure knows how to whip around in a golf cart!
Eventually I headed back to my seat to get ready for the big day. There is so much that goes on at Indy that one never sees on TV. The amount of logistical planning and organizational skills it takes to put on "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" is phenomenal. Here are just a few of my personal highlights from the pre-race ceremonies:
· Purdue University marching band's "World's Largest Drum."
· Colts QB Andrew Luck's arrival by helicopter to deliver the green flag. [His dad played at WVU when I was a student there, and now serves as the WVU Athletic Director, so most West Virginians are also big Andrew Luck fans.]
· The parade of former race winners, as well as a few selected vintage cars from the museum.
· All three of the 1968 wedge STP turbines, lined up for a three-abreast parade lap.
· Jim Nabors was in the back of one of the pace cars, and our area of the grandstands was where it pulled out onto the track. Before the track announcer had introduced him, folks sitting in our section recognized him and started cheering. He was overwhelmed with this spontaneous outpouring of affection.
· Listening to Florence "Mrs. Brady" Henderson sing "God Bless America."
· Seeing the school kids unfurl the huge Star Spangled Banner inside Turn One.
· Fortunately, the roof that kept the sun off me did not prevent me from witnessing the flyover by the military jets, which is always exciting to me.
· Hearing "Back Home Again in Indiana" sung by "Gomer Pyle" for the final time made me misty eyed. Aside from the state song of my native West Virginia, "Back Home Again in Indiana" is the only other state song that I know—which is the result of hearing it once each year for the past 50 years or so.
· Seeing the thousands of multi-colored balloons take off from the far side of the track. Most events quit releasing balloons because of environmental concerns (which I understand), but I enjoyed seeing it one more time.
· Watching the traditional "Start Your Engines" command on the videoboard. It was cool that Jim Nabors got to do it with Mrs. George this time.
Soon, it was time for the race to start—and what a race it was! It was 3/4 complete before a caution flag came out. I enjoyed my seat in the shade—I could see nearly all the way up the frontstretch, all of turn one as well as the short chute, and the lower end of pit road. Much of the passing occurred near my area, and I had a close look at the unfortunate incident that took out pole sitter (and apparent hometown favorite) Ed Carpenter.
I had a wonderful time at my first Indy 500! I discovered what the phrase "Hoosier hospitality" means. I also got lucky with fantastic weather the whole weekend. It was nice to finally accomplish this "bucket list" event.
Some folks say "Why bother going to the race when you can see it better on TV?" Well, the tradition and pageantry of this race makes it very special, beyond any other racing event. Plus, there are lots of battles that take place further back in the pack that you never get to see on TV, because of their incessant focus on the leaders. I also enjoy the "art" of auto racing, and I pick out cars I like based on their paint jobs—watching on TV doesn't give you the ability to really see the variety of colors and designs, and then focus on your favorite ones. While it is true that you can't see the whole track, the videoboards help to show you what you miss. Finally, to enhance my experience I brought a radio so that I could listen to "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing"—just like I did as a kid.
I should never have waited five decades to see it in person!


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It's been a very long time since I was regularly updating my blog (I've only managed 6 posts all year!) and I felt like I owed an explanation to my regular followers.
I have had quite a heavy workload this year. My full time job and freelance work have been keeping me a very busy bee. Over half the year has whizzed by and I feel like I've missed it.
A couple of months ago I decided to take a step back from my work and reassess all the projects I am working on. I have managed to bring things together and my work schedule for the next year is pretty much laid out in front of me. Because of the large workload it is looking unlikely that I will be able to resume regular updates to this blog. My main priority for this year is running the BB film project which includes maintaining the BB and His World production blog. I will still aim to post monthly/bi-monthly updates on here and am going to start using my Twitter account for short regular updates. You can follow these on the feed in the right hand column or hit the button below.
A year will be over in no time! See you all then! :)
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
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Correspondence of Rhoda Waterbury and
G. W. Clinton
Correspondence of
Rhoda Waterbury and G. W. Clinton
1865 - 1867
Edited by P. M. P.O. Box 299, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri, 63166‑0299; and Research Associate, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, New York, 14204. Email: mailto:email@example.com
May 1865
Vol. 1. 20. I 208.
Schoharie May 27th, 1865
Mr. Clinton.
I can hardly tell you how happy I am with my plants, they reached here on the 25th all safe and I have not written before because I have spent every spare moment in looking them over and arranging them, not a single label was moved so as to cause the least trouble, I had not the slightest idea of putting your patience to so severe a test. I really think Mr. Clinton I do not deserve so much, over two hundred plants when I should have been rich with fifty! Some few of them are the same as grow in this part of the state, but most of them are new to me: then the grasses are just what I needed for really I have found the grasses a more difficult study than the mosses, perhaps it is because I have not so much patience with them; and these will be like having the living teacher to assist, and the ferns many of them are quite new, indeed I could not have directed you what to send half so well. In regard to the Musci and Hepaticae, Jungermanniaceae (a suborder of Hepaticae) I am making them a special study and will be much more devoted in my study with the hope that I may be able to send you a list of those in this vicinity, and if you wish send you specimens that you may lack. I have been in the fields today and according to your suggestion I send you a list of the plants now in blossom here
Erigeron bellidifolium, Medeola virginica, Geranium maculatum, Aralia trifolia, Sambucus pubens, Trientalis americana, Uvularia perfoliata, Polygonatum multiflorum, Polygala paucifolia, Azalea nudiflora, Trillium grandiflorum, T. erectum, Gaylussacia resinosa, Smilacina bifolia or Majanthemum bifolium and of the Musci Polytrichum commune and P. formosum, Mnium affine,
I determined the first by the hairy covering of the calyptra and the
distinctly four angled capsule, the last by situation and general appearance.
I discovered one of the Hepaticae but I have not yet determined its name. I
suppose Mr. Peck would name it at sight, so shall I some day. I do hope you will allow me in
some way to repay the obligations I am under for your generous gift of
specimens, and if I can possibly find one plant you do not already possess I
shall consider it a treasure. I shall have during the summer the assistance
of a friend - Mr. Gebhard whom you may have met at
Hoping I may contribute to your enjoyment as you have to mine.
I remain as ever
Your disciple
Rhoda Waterbury
Hon. G. W. Clinton
Recd. June 1. Wrote her June 2.
Erigeron bellidifolius Muhl. ex Willd. = Erigeron pulchellus Michx. Polygonatum multiflorum Pursh = Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell. Gaylussacia resinosa (Ait.) Torr. & A. Gray = Gaylussacia baccata (Wang.) K. Koch The United States Civil War ended the day before this letter was written, on May 26 when the last Confederate army surrendered at Shreveport, Louisiana.
The correspondence had begun earlier than the first letter of this series, but perhaps no earlier than January of 1865, although see discussion in the introduction above. The specimens noted appear to have been the first exchange of vascular plants from Clinton to Waterbury. In his Botanical Journal, on Jan. 12, 1865 he wrote, in Albany: 'Wrote to my wife & Dewey, Miss Rhoda Waterbury & E. C. Howe de [regarding] matters touching the State Herbarium.' He wrote to Howe on the State Herbarium, but he also appears to have written to Rhoda on this subject as well.
On Jan. 14, in Albany: 'Up to this time have been working as Regent and on & de the Herbarium of the State.' On Jan. 25. 'My time, at Albany, since my return from Cambridge [where he visited Asa Gray], was taken up with matters concerning the Herbarium belonging to the State, & in collecting matter for and drafting the Annual Report on the State of the Cabinet. Charles F. Peck, the muscologist, spent some time with me in the Curator's Room, & so did Henry B. Lord & his wife. I shall copy herein [i.e. in the journal], by & by, some notes made by me in looking over some parts of L. C. Beck's herbarium.'
On May 22
Rhoda seems to take the exchange of specimens as personal gifts and a showing of a personal esteem, and as encouragement for her to adopt the role of student to him as teacher. Rhoda exaggerates this intimacy by referring to him as disciple and as mentor. That her relationship with Clinton preceded this letter, as well as the implication that their relationship had already evolved some, seems indicated in the "as ever" and "Your disciple" in the letter's closure.
The botanical ability Rhoda exhibits was derived both from her earlier education at the Troy Academy, botany being taught at female academies (see below), and her vocation as tutor or instructor. For example, in western Massachusettes at South Hadley, botany was taught for female students at Mount Holyoke College for women.
Rhoda's interest in the Hepaticae would lead her to correspondence with Coe Finch Austin who would include some of her plants in his exsiccatae (see introduction).
Prior to her receipt of these specimens, she appears to have been studying mosses, although in the next letter perhaps it is only the Polytrichaceae, the physically largest specimens of mosses outside of Sphagnum. The only manual to the North American species at this time (1865) is William Starling Sullivant's 1856 contribution to the second edition of Gray's Manual of Botany, "Mosses and Hepatics East of the Mississippi River." Sullivant's Icones Muscorum of 1864, which was a supplement to the Manual treatment, was probably unknown to Rhoda.
Her declared interest in mosses is curious as Clinton just initiated a similar interest with Peck that spring - too early yet to even write his collections systematically in his daily collecting journal. Indeed he may have only first met Peck that January. In 1865 Charles Peck had donated a systematic collection of New York mosses to the State Cabinet and was about to publish a list of these, constituting a preliminary checklist of the mosses of the State, in the Report of the Regents to the New York State Legislature. In other words, Peck had barely begun his published involvement in bryology, although he had been working as a volunteer with Hall at the Cabinet and was about to receive a paid position there. During the same period C. F. Austin was working with John Torrey at Columbia College. Rhoda's work on mosses so early may indicate she knew of Peck and his specialty before Clinton had apprised her of it.
Rhoda is familiar with Charles Peck's
name and interest in Musci at this period, although she may not yet have
corresponded with him and may only know him through letters from Clinton (see
letter of June 22nd, 1865, below). Peck was teaching at the State St. High
School in Albany (Cass' Institute), but was also volunteering at the
State Cabinet under James Hall. Peck's first paper was to come out in
1865 (The catalogue of mosses presented to the State of New York. In:
Eighteenth annual report of the Regents of the University of New York on the
condition of the State Cabinet of Natural History, Albany, New York). Peck
would continue his correspondence with
Clinton wrote in his botanical journal, 1865: "Jan. 26. [sic, for 25. In Albany:]
'Charles F. Peck, the muscologist, spent some time with me in the Curator's Room ...'.
On March 31: "Walked to White's Grove. ... Gathered 2 or 3 mosses, and mailed one of them (capsule sessile) to Charles H. Peck of Albany.' May 1: 'To date, this spring, have collected & had identified by Mr. Peck 15 mosses & one Liverwort.' May 22: 'I have enjoyed grabbing mosses & sending them to Mr. Charles H. Peck, for determination.'
Later in the year, on October 20: "I know so little about the mosses & hepaticaceae, that I have not kept my journal of my collections of them. I commenced collecting them this Spring, and have submitted them, as collected to Charles H. Peck, of Albany, &, when he has been in doubt, have applied to Mr. Lesquereux who has, most cheerfully, aided me."
Mr. Gebhard is considered to be a friend of
Rhoda's at this point, and here Rhoda indicates she shares a political as
well as a botanical interest with
John Gebhard Sr., born in 1800, and Jr. (his
son) were both from Schoharie. "In the years of the 1820s and probably
earlier, John Gebhard [Sr.], a farmer at Schoharie Court House, was studying
the limestone caverns of this retired and beautiful valley and collecting
therefrom their quite extraordinary minerals ..." (Clarke, 1921). The
elder Gebhard communicated with "James Hadley of Fairfield Academy; the
Rubens Peale of Philadelphia; William Horton of Gowshen, afterwards an
assistant to Mather on the Geological Survey [of New York State]; Ebenezer
Emmons and Professor Eaton." Clarke calls him the "Schoharie pioneer" of
John Gebhard Jr. was appointed assistant to the chief geologist for the Schoharie region when the Natural History Survey was initiated. James Hall purchased the collections of the two Gebhards to use in the Paleontology of New York, a series of 13 quarto volumes. Gebhard Jr. "did not long remain in Albany, but went back among the Schoharie hills to fulfill his duties as Justice of the Peace in his valley and to follow the desire of his heart, the peaceful pursuit of fossil hunting." John Gebhard Jr. died late in 1886 (pp. 40-41, footnote 16 in Clarke, 1921).
In French's 1860 Gazetteer of New York State, of the caves that occur in the limestone region about Schoharie township "Ball's Cave, otherwise called Gebhard's Cave" had a stream of water running through it, over cascades, and a boat was available for visitors. "Nehtaway's Cave ... was explored in 1836, by John Gebhard, Jr., and John Bouny. A few fine specimens of colored rhombohedral spar were found in it," (French p. 606 footnote no. 12).
There is some State political influence derived from the Schoharie region. Governor Bouck, holding that position in 1843 "was from 'Old Schoharie,' a stronghold of the Whig-Democrats ever since its emergence from the sea". John Gebhard, Junior, was of the Schoharie fold and he not only wanted the curatorship but he had earned the right to go to his neighbor, the Governor, and ask for it. He did so and got the promise of it." The curatorship was of the newly initiated (1843) Paleontology of New York project, with designated collection and collection rooms in Albany, the nucleus of the State Cabinet of Natural History or the State Museum (Clarke, 1921, p. 134-135). In the 1850's Gebhard was second custodian of the State collections. Gebhard "was an indefatigable collector and the collections soon outgrew their little rooms in the Capitol." Clarke indicates that when Gebhard retired from his duties "to whom very great credit belongs for the growth and development of the "Cabinet" during this period, presently retired ... amid thunderstorms of denunciation in [James] Hall's letters ..." to various colleagues. It was due to Gebhard's collecting that the Cabinet had to be expanded in 1855.
Hall appears to have been an extraordinarily contentious man and it is probable that Hall did denounce Gebhard, but for what reason, Clarke does not say. In 1857 Gebhard was replaced by a close colleague, "Hall's collector and devoted admirer" Colonel Ezekiel Jewett toward whom Hall also later "grew impatient." It is possible that Gebhard still bore a resentment toward Hall who, in 1865 experienced a resurgence of importance in the State with respect to a reorganization of the Natural History Survey. Hall appears to have been sensitive with regard to his own prominence in the field of paleontology and may have been mindful of Mr. Gebhard's father's prominence in being an originator of the stratigraphic sequences in the State.
Gebhard's personally and successfully asking the governor for the curatorial position, after that of John Washington Taylor's, the first curator of the State Cabinet, is curiously reminiscent of Rhoda's private visit to Governor Fulton in her letter of Aug. 10th, 1866. One of Hall's correspondences denounced Gebhard to John Seymour, brother of governor Horatio Seymour (Clarke p. 383).
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This weekend we finally got a bookcase for all Theron's riches of books and videos. There's probably more in boxes that are still unopened, but this will do for now. I also made curtains for his closet. The pattern is nothing special, but I love the fabric. From a distance Ash and I think it has a Northwest Coast look. And up close I love the little animals and the retro look.
Theron loves red and he loves penguins - perfect!
It's so fun to sew in a straight line, it goes so fast - normally. I have a little sewing area in the garage and my Swedish machine doesn't do well in the cold. And this is just California cold. I had to sit it next to a heater and coax it along. I've been re-reading the Little House books and as I hand turned the gears trying to warm it up I thought of poor Ma Ingalls sewing everyone's clothes by hand after a long day of milking cows and making cheese.


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- 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for pans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt
- 2 large eggs
- 6 ounces blueberries (1 1/4 cups)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter nine 2 1/2-by-4-inch baking pans, and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and syrup is thickened, about 4 minutes. Let stand while making cakes.
Meanwhile, combine heavy cream, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and the vanilla in a bowl. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in another bowl.
Beat butter, lemon zest, and remaining cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low, and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Gently fold in blueberries using a rubber spatula.
Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until a toothpick inserted into the center of each comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Transfer pans to wire racks, and brush tops of cakes with lemon syrup. Let stand for 15 minutes. Turn out cakes from pans, and brush all over with remaining syrup. Let cool completely on wire racks.


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Janice Griffith is a wicked tight chick that must do something to stay in such good shape because she looks amazing. She's skinny while still looking fit and healthy and that makes for great sex scenes where she spends most of her time naked with a dick inside her. She's a natural brunette that sometimes dyes her hair blonde for a change of pace and she loves performing with guys, just as they enjoy fucking her. Of her many amazing assets none is more arousing than her tits, which are so perky they seem to defy gravity.
Janice Griffith


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Where There's Smoke
This is the scene out of my 5th-floor office window. Not even on the smaugiest days is it ever anything like it is today. The very air rankles. I feel like Frodo in Mordor. Not good, especially for one who cycles everywhere. Compare this photo with the one I took from the same spot the day that the Griffith Park fire broke out, March, 2007:
These photos look north over the San Fernando Valley toward Mt. Hollywood.


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Fire and Extinguisher Use
Reporting a fire:
1) Yell, FIRE – FIRE – FIRE while going to and activating a nearby fire alarm pull station.
2) Evacuate the building immediately closing doors and windows and performing laboratory emergency shut-down procedures (only if procedures can be safely completed).
3) When you are safe, call 911 and report the exact location(s) of the fire to the operator.
4) Go to your designated assembly area or gathering point.
5) Do not reenter the building until fire and college officials indicate it is safe.
Fire Safety Rules:
Plan fire escape routes
- Know where all exits are located in the building and plan two escape routes
- Practice your escape plan
Do not use the elevators
Feel the door handle
- If the door handle is hot, don't open it - Go to a window and call for help
- If the handle is not hot, open cautiously checking for smoke or fire before going out
Don't look for other people or gather up your things
- Beat on doors and yell "FIRE" as you leave
- Don't hesitate or stray from your path as you leave
Crawl low to the floor
- Thick smoke can make it impossible to see – Breathe through your nose or through a shirt
- Do not breathe the smoke - Toxic chemicals from smoke can be deadly in minutes
Close the door behind you
- You may help keep the fire from spreading
- You may protect your possessions from fire and smoke damage
If you can't get out, get someone's attention
- Yell and scream
- Hang a sheet out of the window and then close the window tightly to hold it in place
- Stay low, there is less smoke and poisonous gasses close to the floor. Use wet towels to block smoke from entering the room
Using a Fire Extinguisher:
- Only use a fire extinguisher if you are comfortable with your ability to effectively fight the fire.
- If you decide to use the fire extinguisher remember to position yourself between the fire and the exit.
Remember PASS
Pull the pin – Aim for the base of the fire – Squeeze the handle – Sweep from side to side


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Anyone who's troubled to look back to the beginning of this blog may have noticed that Dhakeilh is not actually the only character I had intended to feature here. Poor Aminyara, who really has been most shamefully neglected, was the victim of unfortunate circumstance; only a month or so after I actually started blogging properly, the regiment to which she belongs got put in indefinite hiatus due to real life issues with some of the other members. As she can't level past where she is now and remain in the group, she has pretty much been on hold too, and I've been concentrating more on Dhak and various other baby alts.
Now that Cataclysm has dropped, however, I can finally do what I've been wanting to do for a while, that being start a second 'main' on an Oceanic server. In a BA shared topic back in October I got her name all picked out, but of course (being a worgen) she has perforce been waiting in the wings until now. Since I have finally given in to the inevitable and admitted that of all classes I much prefer druids, she is of course of the druidic persuasion. I'm quite excited about this – I've spent the last few months thinking 'When I can finally make that new druid, I'll…'
And here she is!
Akhyataj, or Taj (as she almost immediately became) is intended to be my Alliance main for at least the duration of Cataclysm, and most likely longer. There are quite a few achievements that I've consciously ignored on Dhakeilh, although I love collecting them, with a view to creating a 'real' main character in an Oceanic time zone – things like mounts and pets that take a lot of grinding, and that sort of thing. She's only level 20 at the moment, since I've been stomped by the Real Life boss this Christmas, but that will change…quickly, I hope. And, of course, there's the all-important question of hair/druid form colour; I quite like black, but I haven't really decided whether to settle on it yet or not. I suppose that's what barber shops are for!
Then, of course, where there is Alliance there must be Horde (at least in my admittedly odd world view). Therefore, I would also like to introduce Andiyaba, who was not a part of my plan for Cataclysm, but who has settled herself into the collection of characters quite firmly already. Naturally, she is also a druid (what else?), but in a small departure from what I've done before, she will be resto rather than feral. Healing raises my blood pressure (just ask my poor, long-suffering guildies who get to listen to the complaints), but I haven't yet tried it on a druid except in emergencies, and I'm looking forward to the challenge. So far I have yet to break myself of picking agility gear over intellect from quest rewards, though!
So there we have it, the ongoing projects that will hopefully last me for the foreseeable future (with, of course, plenty of other alts mixed in). I have a few ideas for writing projects based around the two of them, but that will largely depend on available time, and now is certainly not the moment to start anything new. In any case, just leveling two new druids should keep me out of mischief for a while…
Well, out of obvious mischief, anyway.
*Correct answer: More druids. Always, more druids.


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You've seen this dress before - several times recently (here and here). I just dig it, you guys. A stretchy, comfortable, and flattering dress that's affordable and is basic enough to go with almost everything, yet has a fun print that keeps it from looking drab and dull. What's not to love?
If it's not TOO stretched out, it is definitely going to become a part of my regular rotation. And if it is too stretched out to pass as a regular clothing item, then it will get stored with the rest of my maternity clothes once the baby arrives for the next time.
*all items are part of my Maternity Capsule Wardrobe


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If you are an animal lover and want to give a little this Christmas season to help the animals there are a few things that you can do
One great way to get involved and help out shelter animals is to gather up clean bedding or towels. These will be used for bedding. One great idea is to have the kids help you make up fleece tie blankets. The whole family can present the blanket to the shelter.
Donate food, treats, toys, grooming products and so much more. A great gift idea for your local shelter would be to create a gift basket with many of the products pets can use inside.
Volunteers are always needed. There is a lot of work to do and extra hands are always welcome. Whether you walk dogs, watch the cats, stuff envelopes for upcoming events, help plan or assist with fundraising events volunteers make a difference I lives of animals.
So get out there get involved. No matter what you do I am sure there are some 4 legged pets that would welcome your love and pay it back with all they have


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However, Wretchard of The Belmont Club has a nice analysis of the dispatches sent out by UNIFIL itself. The dispatches provide a strong indication Hezbollah were using the UNIFIL OPs as cover in rocket attacks on Israel. Moreover, UNIFIL allowed Hezbollah to do so. Annan must know this, he probably signed of on the orders to UNIFIL to turn a blind eye. Draw your own conclusions
Anyway the Belmont Club post provides for some interesting reading. I really encourage you all to go and read it, but I'll give you Wretchards conclusion:
Considering the fact that UNIFIL peacekeeping mission was a dead-letter it should naturally be asked why Kofi Annan, as their ultimate commander has seen fit to keep them in a position of danger where their only chance of safety actually depends on accurate targeting by the IDF. Their positions are manifestly so close to the Hezbollah; their convoys so at risk at being confused with mobile Hezbollah forces that only by the grace of God and the accuracy of the IDF have fatalities been avoided until now. They were willing to take the risk. Annan was willing to make the hay. You be the judge of Kofi Annan's competence both in the care of his men and with respect to the accusation he has made against the IDF.[UPDATE001] No Pasaran has pictures.
[UPDATE002] Atlas Shrugs quotes a Canadian UNIFIL observer: Hezbollah are all over the UN positions
[UPDATE003] Wretchard of The Belmont Club has an update, including the text of the UNIFIL dispatch about the incident.


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Stupid people
To my mind, the very fact that the Bank of England were prepared to lend the Northern Rock money was a clear sign that they were completely satisfied that the Northern Rock was not going to go bust. If it were, the bank of England and the financial authorities would have a responsibility to close the bank down and preserve as many of its assets as possible.
So I am at a complete loss as to why so many stupid people today queued up outside branches of Northern Rock to withdraw all their cash in something like a scene from the Wall Street Crash in 1929. Even as a child watching the film "it's a wonderful life", I was amazed and the dumb short sightedness of the people in the "bank run" scene early on in the film. It appears as a nine year old I learnt more watching that film that those Northern Rock customers have done in a lifetime.
Yes, we can all sympathise for people worried about their savings, but the facts are that with Bank of England guarantees, The Northern Rock is not going bust.
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Sounds a good argument but nobody trusts politicians and officials anymore. When they say 'don't panic' people think they are being lied too.
- 14 September, 2007 19:51
Risk of loss if savings left in ~ small, but possible
Risk of loss if savings taken out ~ zero
small, but possible > zero, however small the 'small but possible' is.
Ergo, sensible course of action?
- 15 September, 2007 09:10
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Risk of loss if savings left in ANY BANK = small, but possible
Risk of loss if savings taken out of ANY BANK = zero
Let us not forget that the risk of being run over by a bus if anyone goes out today is small, but possible. I suggest that all Northern Rock customers sit at him, in a sleeping bag with a bottle of cool water in order to reduce the risk of them getting scolded by boiled water, so they aboid buses and so they don't stand a small but possible chance of falling down the stairs when going to bed.
Ergo, sensible course of action?
- 15 September, 2007 09:43
You've hit the nail on the head. Financial investment is all about managing risk. The risks you outlined are small, and the cost of mitigating them is high. In the case of Northern Rock, the risk is also small, but the cost of mitigating the risk is virtually zero.
Northern Rock's customers are therefore sensible to remove their savings, provided;
a) They can transfer the money to a n account with similar or better interest rate
b) They won't pay any early withdrawal penalties for doing so.
- 15 September, 2007 13:12


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:: in search of new inspiration... ::
Happy Thursday, everyone! Thank you all for your sweet comments about my work being featured at Vintage Indie!
I've lately been thinking very deeply (perhaps too deeply as I have a tendency to do!) about the direction of my "artistic talents". As I've mentioned before, I really identify with Tasha Tudor because she considers herself a "Jack-of-all-trades". I dabble. I explore. I try things, play around with techniques, appropriate what is helpful to me and then move on. The world is just so full of things I could learn; I have quite a long laundry list of crafts I want to try:
+ spinning (drop spindle and wheel)
+ loom weaving
+ how to create knitting patterns
+ become more proficient at embroidery
+ traditional camera and photography
+ gardening (because right now I have an excessively brown thumb!!)
+ traditional printing techniques
+ wood carving (I guess whittling would be a better term)
... just to name a few. I've lately become curious about improving my embroidery skills (or lack thereof; I tried embroidery and cross stitch as a child but lost interest when my thread tangled repeatedly!). The above picture is of just a couple books I've picked up during a quick stop at the library yesterday! So many ideas and inspirations!! I think I am truly mad even getting out this many books. But the pictures! Ideas! Techniques!! I am a sucker for pretty pictures and helpful-looking tomes. *sigh* What are some skills you would like to learn?
Finally, the little "surprise" I was so excited to share and mentioned yesterday! Look what came in the mail on Tuesday:
The Fabric of Society: A Century of People and their Clothes, 1770-1870 by Jane Tozer and Sarah Levitt. I found this book years ago on the library shelves, marvelled at it, returned it when it was due and later found the library had gotten rid of it! (Sacrilege!) Its a beautiful book of essays and photographs on clothes. Published in 1983 by the Laura Ashley Company (ah... those were the days of romantic dress! hehe), it is chock-full of interesting bits and pieces. Here are a few snapshots of the interior pages:
Some of the chapters include "Fine Linen", "The Gent", "Dressmaking and Millinery", "Working Class Clothing", and a whole chapter on shopping for clothes!
There are so many big "compendium" books these days (like my favored Fashion), but there seems to be a gap in fashion-related publications that are just pretty. This one is pretty and useful (as I mentioned its got lots of clothing essays), but has a certain charm that is lost in the more exhibit-catalog style books published now.
Anyhow, I was finally able to track down my own copy on Alibris and am now the happy owner of another, beautiful costuming book.
I'm off to spend the evening working on my knitting!
Cheers & Creativity,
♥ Casey [ email me ]
p.s. Remember to be sure to adjust to your feeds and links to the new blog address! I'll be posting here for about another week, but after that all the new entries will be on the Wordpress blog!


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Much like yesterday's preview of Yoshihiro Akiyama's impending debut against Alan Belcher, I'm not going to spend a great deal of time dissecting this fight.
Because Jon Fitch is going to slaughter this kid and I have other things to do.
Jon Fitch (22-3-1) vs. Paulo Thiago (11-0-0)
You don't go five rounds with Georges St. Pierre and then lose to Paulo Thiago.
Just doesn't happen.
I know GSP beat Fitch like he owed him money, but the fact that he made it all 25 minutes is more than you can say for a lot of guys, including Fitch's teammate and Thiago's first UFC victim, Josh Koscheck.
Yes, Thiago "knocked out" Kos, but he didn't knock out Kos. You follow?
It may have earned him another trip inside the Octagon and a bonus prize at the end of the night, but from where I was sitting (my couch, beer in hand) Koscheck bounced back up pretty quickly and looked like he could have continued. It's not like he was twitching on the canvas or anything.
To use my favorite MMA paradoxical statement: Koscheck was winning that fight until he got knocked out. Love that one.
Anyway, unlike Kos, Fitch hasn't fallen in love with his striking and will do the right thing here; take Thiago to the ground, secure a dominant position and beat the skin off of him.
Not only will it wrap up his tenth win with the UFC and put him in the conversation for "Who gets the next title shot?" but it will also avenge his teammate's loss and that something that means a lot to the former Purdue Boilermaker.
Sure, anything can happen. I know.
If it does, I'll stop writing Fight Week Previews altogether.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
FWP: Fitch vs. Thiago
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This is a bit too spoilery for my tastes (Tom Wilkinsen IS Donald Sutherland!), but this second trailer for the Brad Bird-directed adventure is a solid bit of marketing none-the-less. The violence does seem jolting and brutal while the familiar theme music (thank you...) gets an effective remixing. Considering how much emphasis Paramount is putting on the IMAX version of this picture, it makes sense that they are selling the sheer scale and scope of the action sequences. One caveat - the bit at 2:15 shows Tom Cruise apparently making out with female lead Paula Patton. Fair enough, except isn't Ethan Hunt supposed to be married to Michelle Monaghan's Julia, whom we met in J.J. Abrams's prior installment? This series has been one of the chief offenders of the whole 'revolving door of female leads' meme that often infects male-driven franchises (IE - each installment brings a new random babe and forgets about the prior romantic interest), but weren't we supposed to believe that Monoghan was basically the Tracy Di Vicenzo of the franchise? Anyway, I don't want to obsess over a random moment that may be out of proper context. The trailer itself looks snazzy and exciting. This one debuts on December 16th in IMAX (yes, apparently with a six-minute Dark Knight Rises trailer attached) and December 21st everywhere. As always, we'll see.
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By Denise Chow
The first prototypes of a high-tech suit of armor to give soldiers superhuman abilities could be ready to test this summer, according to top military officials. The suits, which have drawn comparisons to the one worn by Marvel Comics superhero "Iron Man," could be delivered to special operations forces as early as June.
The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, or TALOS, is being developed by engineers at MIT; the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM); and researchers at other businesses and academic institutions. Prototypes of the suit, which is designed to provide protection from bullets and is equipped with a variety of sensors and cameras, are being assembled and could be ready for the military to test in June, reported Military.com.
The TALOS technology will be rigorously tested, and military personnel hope to have operational systems in the field by August 2018, according to Navy Adm. William McRaven, head of the U.S. Special Operations Command. [See video of the military's futuristic TALOS suit]
"That suit, if done correctly, will yield a revolutionary improvement in survivability and capability for special operators," McRaven said at the 25th annual Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict conference this week in Washington, D.C., according to Military.com.
The suit includes features such as 360-degree cameras with built-in night vision capabilities, sensors that can detect injuries and apply wound-sealing foam, and bulletproof armor.
Eventually, the TALOS systems may include full-body exoskeletons complete with screens that display information about a soldier's surroundings, according to Military.com.
The technology could give American soldiers a "huge comparative advantage over our enemies and give our warriors the protection they need," McRaven said.
Government agencies, corporations, universities and national laboratories are collaborating on the TALOS project, and the military may explore ways to distribute prize money as an incentive for others to get involved in the program, McRaven said.
"We are already seeing astounding results of this collaboration," he added.
The TALOS project began as a way to explore how technology can be used to protect special operations officers better in combat zones. "With all the advances in modern technology, I know we can do better," McRaven said.
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By Patrick Smith
Research has been under way on the Tactical Light Operator Suit for years and they will become a reality in June.
The Iron Man comics and films aren't that far-fetched: the US military has been researching an advanced battle armour suit for years and a prototype is now expected to be ready for testing this summer.
Defensetech.org reports that three early versions of the Tactical Light Assault Operator Suit (TALOS) are expected to be delivered in June. Plans are in place for the suits to be used on the battlefield by 2018.
The US Special Operation Command (USSOC), which oversees elements of the army, air force and navy, called for researchers to come up with ideas for making this happen last year.
Since then, 56 companies, 16 US government agencies, 13 universities and 10 national laboratories have been working on this, given its importance and the potential money involved.
USSOC commander Navy Admiral William McRaven told a military equipment conference in Washington DC on Tuesday: "That suit, if done correctly, will yield a revolutionary improvement in survivability and capability for special operators."
The idea for the suit reportedly arose when a young special operations soldier was shot and killed after entering a building.
Adm. McRaven was asked by a young solider asked him why there isn't a better way to protect soliders - a question he says he couldn't answer.
This video shows how they might look. OK, it's not quite like in the films, but it could be quite useful.
Bullets will - in theory - ping off the suit harmlessly just like Iron Man.
One idea is to fit the suit with magnetorheological fluids that "transform from liquid to solid in milliseconds when a magnetic field or electrical current is applied", the US army says. Liquid body armour, in other words.
The official document announcing the scheme last year asked technologists to come with gadgets and features for the suit, all of which sound like they're straight from Tony Stark's workshop.
One thing that seems out of reach of even America's finest military minds is how to make the things fly, however.


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Figulo, a manufacturing company from Boston, developed a new 3D printing technology that improves the resolution of printed ceramics .
They manufacture uniquely designed, functional, decorative, custom ceramic objects from their own collection and from files uploaded to their website and other channels (like Shapeways, i.materialise and Sculpteo). They sell these designs directly to consumers and businesses. Their service includes firing and glazing of the ceramics and they are open to development of custom glazes and finishes.
This technology is really amazing because it takes away a lot of the limitations this material used to have. Now it becomes more and more interesting to artists, designers and architects to use.
They are currently on VoltCrowd, a crowd funding initiative, because they want to expand their business and technology.


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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
I imagined that I could make it all lucid...
Wide eyed. Impossible to not explore this beatitude. Like a release of glitter at a parade. My heart skips and jumps to the beat of school children playing hopscotch. The world has turned a dull color, yet you and I are in technicolor. Leaving traces of our love in vibrant hues of magenta, fuchsia and crimson. This feeling can only be described as a lysergic acid doused sugarcube hitting my readied tongue. Feeling overwhelmed and dulled all at once. Candy colored kisses and diamond eyed provocations. Skin crawling just to be closer to yours. Ominous voices telling me "You Dear, are quite alive again". It is all bittersweet. I indulge in this escape. If this is what love is, then i proudly accept this invitation of intoxication.
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Makes 24 servings Great frosting and you can use it for pudding too!! To make dairy free don't use the butter.
Ingredients :
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 tabl Corn Starch
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 cup non fat milk (I used soy milk and or/ almond milk)
1 tbl butter (can omit)
2 tsp vanilla
Mix together cocoa, corn starch, sugar and salt. Add milk slowly and stir. Cook until thick (stovetop) stirring continuously. Add butter and vanilla. Cool, then spread
Low fat or non-fat milk may be used, making this a very low-fat cake frosting. Note: this is also good by itself! ha! kind of like a pudding.


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My friend Carly found this great triathlon training program for NEWBIES! After looking at it, it looks completely DO-ABLE! When I first signed up, I had the "I'm not going to train" attitude, but after a weekend of thinking about it, I do want to train (well, sort-of). I don't want it to take me 8 hours to finish and I don't really want to die :) So, I will be training {or at-least semi-training} as time allows. I hope to get out on the pavement at least 3-4 times a week until race day.
I'm not gonna lie, I already have butterflies in my belly just thinking about the race, but I'm actually really excited! This is something I've wanted to do for years...if nothing else, I'll make it a "fun" race & if I do well, even better. Plus it will be something to cross off my 52 things in 52 weeks list!
My "tri-training goal" for tonight: get on the bike and ride 4 miles {without complaining....or crying}. Wish me luck!
Let the training begin!


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Mouse Guard #4 (of 6) - I had to order the first issue of this comic on-line because my local store didn't have it. They had a copy of the second issue, a few of number three...now for issue four, there were dozens of copies. It kind of annoys me that they jumped on the bandwagon so far into the series. I would have been aware enough to have ordered several copies immediately - isn't that kind of their job? Grrr. Anyways...This chapter of Mouse Guard entitled "The Dark Ghost" picks up on events from the previous book, as the Mouse Guard confront new enemies...and make new allies. As beautiful as ever. A
Ultimate Spider-Man #98 - "The Clone Saga" continues and it is quite good. I hope Bagley and Bendis stay on this title for a long while to come - it's just great knowing that you can look forward to this much consistent quality in a superhero book. A
Uncanny X-Men #477 - This was an interesting chapter of "The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire." We left the X-Men drifting in space previously, and this stretches the suspense a bit longer, as the X-Men don't even appear in the book except in flashbacks. Vulcan is examined here, as the reasons for his actions are made clear and we get to see what he's been up to. Interesting and a tad disgusting. A-


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Cheap Eat Challenge: Watch or join us as our family of 6 eats, or tries to, on $6/day.
Let's talk about kale. It's green. It's pretty. It's can handle cruddy soil if you're growing your own (as opposed to its more needy counterpart, the spinach leaf) and it can endure cooler temperatures. In fact, it's sweeter after it's gotten a little frost-bitten, so it's peak season is during the fall and winter. It lowers cholesterol, acts to detoxify the body, has anti-inflammatory properties, and of course tons of antioxidants. It also contains a crazy amount of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as lots of nearly everything else. For more info, have a look here.
And it's cheap. A bushel of about 9 oz. of kale cost half as much at Walmart as a 9 oz. bag of spinach. When used raw in a smoothie, the tastes of the two greens are surprisingly similar.
Kale Green Drink
Makes 3 cups
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cost: .80
(kale: .15, applesauce: .10, strawberries: .25, peaches: .20, banana: .10)
Note on kale: If you're new to green drinks you might want to start with 2 cups.
Note on fruit: This tastes better if at least some of the fruit is frozen when you start out. Then it's nice and cold and smoothie-like instead of warm fruit-drink like.
3 C kale (middle rib removed unless you've got a strong blender)
1 banana
1 C strawberries
1/2-3/4 C peaches
1 C apple juice
Blend till smooth.
This will supposedly keep for up to 3 days (with most of the nutrients in tact) if it's sealed and refrigerated, though I've always drunk it right up sooner than that.
Where tasty and cheap eat together (and hopefully remember to write down the recipe).
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Kale Green Drink
Posted by Jeanie at 6:45 PM
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We have this everyday for breakfast or morning snack--two of my girls actually race to the table when I say "Green Smoothie Time!" Now I just need to know how to get the three year old to try it out, too!ReplyDelete
I finally have a great use for the Kale I grew in the garden this season. I've been sneaking it in salads and a few other dishes, but this recipe will allow me to drink it up. Thanks for sharing. It's delicious!ReplyDeleteReplies
Glad you like it. We're drowning in kale from the garden too.Delete
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