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Rambling about Django, Python, Ansible and sometimes PHP and Wordpress. I enjoy talking about all technologies, and offer help when I can.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Document Design for Search Engine Optimization
Digital document design has become much more then just aesthetics and it is now important that a document can be read by "robots" as well a people. Robots, or crawlers or spiders, are another name for indexing services that search engines use such as google. As you are well aware, search engines are the way people find most things on the web today. Most people assume that search engines use hidden meta tags to index web pages for searching. This may have been the case in the early days of the web, and is only partially true for a few search engines today. Search engines are now programmed to look at the text inside html tags that are used to design a web page. Weight is given to the words depending on which tag they are in. This is how Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, relates to document design. I will discuss the tags that are important to making your site search engine friendly, and some ways to keep the design you want. First off is the title tag, this should be descriptive as to who you are and what information you are presenting in your page. The title tag should also stay short and not be greater the 60 - 70 characters. Keep in mind that the title tag is not only something that search engines use to find keywords to your site, but it is also what the user will see in their search results. Heading tags are also regarded as important content, as they are meant to be headings on your tags. Designers often use images as headings, but these will not only require descriptive alt attributes, but also are weighted very low by search engine crawlers. Cascading style sheets (CSS) can also be used to design headings, but be when using CSS make sure to apply your CSS to the heading tag and not to another block element tag, like span or div. Make sure to use descriptive keywords in your ALT attribute for your image tags. This will help search engines that index images as the image file name is not always relative to the picture. The alt tag is included as body text by most search engines, but as mentioned previously is weighted low. Meta tags are still used by some search engines but are weighted very low due to over use. For the Meat Description tag, it is best to keep it under 100 characters. The meta tag is also important because it is displayed in the search results. For the Meta Keyword tag, it should be kept under 250 keywords, and should not contain any words that are not in the document. As mentioned previously search engine crawlers can not index images, this is something that many designers have problems with for a few reasons. First text is difficult to control, even when using CSS to format it. The user must have that font installed, and the user can increase and decrease the font size in their browser easily. Images solve these problems for a designer because they can not be changed, but images will hinder its search engine optimization. The last and probably most important part of search engine optimization are links. I will referrer to two different types of links, internal and external. Internal links are things like menus and site maps. It is important to have at least one static link to every page on your site that you want indexed. This is so the search engines know how to get to every page when they spider or crawl your site. External links referrer to other sites that link back to yours. This is another way that search engines rank your site. This is unrelated to design so there is no need to go into any more detail about it. As with everything, there are people out there that abuse the system, so search engines have put measures into place to not rank these types of sites highly. Some things I have already mentioned like number of characters in title and meta tags. One additional thing to be careful of is to keep the number of links on one page to under 100, more than 100 links we be thought of as spam. For a large site map it would be a good idea to split it up into multiple pages. Another thing to be careful of is using the same words an excessive amount on a single page. This is a common practice for people trying to trick search engines. Currently there is a battle between designers and search engine optimization people. Both are important elements of marketing your site and your business on the web, but they have contradicting requirements. As discussed many design needs are not SEO friendly, and many SEO needs are not design friendly. Make sure you find a good middle ground when designing your site. References: How can I create a Google-friendly site? Webmaster Guidelines Search Engine Optimization Standards and Spam Discussion Google SEO Basics for Beginners Media College.com SEO Basics Google Rankings Basic SEO advice SEO 101 - Basic Optimization Techniques
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The other morning, Phillip and I decided to take a little date and go out for breakfast and coffee. We left Kimberly in charge of our children and left her our cellphone numbers in case she needed us, and we walked just a couple blocks away to a bakery.
~Phillip and I as were leaving for our date...pardon our "Square Eyes" (as my brother-in-law Michael calls someones' eyes when they have just awakened. =)
~My sweetheart and I.~
~Our fun date at the little bakery. We had such a nice time just relaxing and chatting together. The food was yummy too.
While on our date I asked Phillip to tell me his 5 favorite things about Colombia, and I also asked him to name some of his favorite memories of the 3 years our family has been here. Then I told him my answers. Some of my favorite things about Colombia are as follows:
The beautiful Andes Mountains
The Colombian people
The coffee and yummy food
The Dear caring Colombian friends that God has placed in our lives. They love us like their family and we do them too.
Their custom of bringing a little gift to ones' home when visiting.
And their custom of always serving their visiting guests something to eat and drink when they are in their home.
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~The other Thursday Phillip was in a taxi headed to church when a guy passed selling roses. Phillip asked the taxi driver to make sure he had heard the price right...for the price was UNBELIEVABLE!! He had heard right and He got me 2 dozen beautiful red roses for about 90 CENTS!!!! That is one of the perks of living in Colombia! =)


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I am committing myself to posting on, at least, a biweekly basis in the future. My goal is to do weekly updates, but I will commit in the beginning to - at least - biweekly ones. A good friend and supporter of ours commented recently on a frivolous e-mail I sent out to all of our ministry partners (financial supporters) and e-letter recipients . . . that he would much prefer to get ministry news from us rather than seemingly irrelevant e-mails. As the recent presidential election approached, he had also asked to not receive any more e-mails questioning the moral qualifications and standards of one of the candidates (Guess who!) in the interest of receiving more ministry info. Although I like to influence people - in a positive way, of course - via what I consider to be relevant e-mails, I have heard his "cry" and will give more attention to his request via weekly and biweekly posts, based on e-mails I will send out to my list.
You know, when you haven't made a commitment to update people regularly on how God is using you, several things can (and in my case, do) happen. First, you forget the details. At an age when, as my mother calls them, "senior moments" are becoming more and more frequent, I realize I cannot afford not to record what has happened as close to the events as possible. Of course, it helps to have a wife with a tremendous capacity to remember details, but I need to tell her those details first for her to be able to remember them, right? But, the safest route is to write them down.
Another result of not updating people regularly, thus forcing one to record those updates regularly, is that an opportunity is lost to bless regularly the people who most deserve to know what's going on: those who have made a commitment to invest regularly in your ministry.
One more thing that happens as a result of not updating people regularly on your ministry is that you forget what God has done! As I read the Old and New Testaments, I see narrative texts. Why has God chosen to not just give us commands and leave it at that? I believe it is because these accounts are meant to be a perpetual reminder of how He worked in and through His people. They served as a reminder to those in and through whom He had worked, not to mention to future generations. These accounts are more than simple stories. They were put there to motivate us to continue in our faithfulness to a miracle-working God!
Okay, so enough introduction. Let's get down to business. Let's talk about Adventures in Evangelism! Amen!
Campus Evangelism
Several encounters come to mind as I reflect back on my campus evangelism over this past semester. In this post I will highlight only one, saving the others for future posts - assuming my memory won't fail me!
Each week I meet individually - outside of our group times, of course - with at least eight of the nine guys I'm discipling, representing 3 different universities here in the Greater Rio de Janeiro area. One of those guys is Eric, a third-year Law School student at one of Brazil's most prestigious Law Schools (note: One can enter Law School right out of high school here, as in most other countries around the world. The same goes for Med School!). Eric also uses Ray Comfort's The Evidence Bible, and I've noticed its influence on him when we're sharing our faith together.
On this particular occasion, we got talking to two freshmen - a guy and a girl. It turned out the girl was from out of state and had a Protestant church upbringing. A girl involved in our ministry by the name of Francine "just happened" to come by, so we introduced her to the freshman and I believe they are meeting regularly for bible study/discipleship now.
The guy was a whole other story! He proudly stated that he was a Spiritist (Brazil is the largest Spiritist nation in the world. Spiritism promotes reincarnation, self-redemption, good works and contact with the spirits of dead relatives.). He took issue with the Christian assertion that a a loving God would send people to hell who had never had a chance to come to Jesus. I assured him that God would never send anyone to hell for not having heard of Jesus. He would send them to hell because they had sinned and broken His laws. He tried to argue his point more, but seemed somewhat satisfied when I told him about the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20), that God has sent his followers into all the world to preach the gospel. Then I tried to "turn the tables" on him and told him that we were not just concerned about those who had never heard of Christ, but we were concerned about his soul too. He smiled and said we needn't worry about him, that he was "okay." I asked, "Really?" He tried to justify himself, affirming that God was a loving, forgiving God.
I reminded him that his wishful thinking regarding Jesus - that He only emphasized love and forgiveness - was not based on the Gospel accounts. I told him that the Gospels only mention God's love for humanity in 6 verses, while mentioning His wrath, coming judgement, hell and condemnation in 163 verses! In other words, this latter subject is apparently of great concern to God. It should be to us as well. In fact, the Book of Acts, which gives us various examples of the Early Church's first evangelistic sermons, does not mention God's love once! It's something worth thinking about.
Upon seeing that he had no biblical basis for his erroneous view of God, the student began to take issue with the trustworthiness of the New Testament. When I pointed out to him that his motivation for questioning the veracity of the Bible was rooted in his desire to flee its implications, he returned to his earlier argument about his view of Jesus being different and that he just couldn't accept another view. As he left for class, I reminded him that if his view was wrong, he was going to pay dearly for all eternity. He flashed a nervous smile over his shoulder and entered his classroom.
Now, some might say I had totally blown it! Think about it! I didn't try to convince him that Jesus offered, as one well-known pastor promises, "Your Best Life Now!" I didn't "close the sale" by trying to get him to "invite Jesus into his heart" at the end of our conversation! I didn't emphasize God's love! Oops!
What I did do was try to plough up the rocky soil of his heart in order to sow the seed of the gospel. As a preacher/friend of mine by the name of Michael Venyah puts it:
Remember James 4:6: "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble". If you needed to build a garden for starving people, in a place where the ground was concrete, gently working the ground would do no good; you would need to use a backhoe and a jackhammer and exert force in order to break up the hard ground. But to plant the garden in soft soil, you wouldn't need a backhoe and jackhammer, just a spade, seed and water, which you could use gently. The Holy Ghost preached hard through me because, as the hearts of all the sinners listening were hardened through their choice to stay in sin, He was resisting them. But, after being cut to the heart by the hard Holy Ghost preaching, when that young man chose to humble himself, the Spirit of God presented grace.
So, sometimes we need to be confrontational even in our personal evangelism. God wants His truth to penetrate hearts, but those hearts need to be softened by means of God's ordained tool: His Law - and the consequences of breaking it. This is the biblical way, not to mention the way of evangelists throughout the centuries. Somehow the Church decided to try to improve on God's way in the 20th Century, only emphasizing God's love vs. God's holiness and justice. What we see today is something like 80%+ of Americans claiming to be born-again Christians! There is no way! This is the product of what Ray Comfort calls modern evangelism. May we return to our roots, the roots of biblical evangelism! Amen!


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How very clever.... how incredibly random.... how bizarre! Yes, it's a door. And a little welcome mat made from a small stone. And a sign that says "Peace in the Universe". What a sweet little thing to find. So whimsical. I wonder what sort of mythical creature resides behind the blue door.
And then one of my dogs decides to investigate that which has drawn my attention.
Unfortunately, he wasn't quite as charmed. It was just another tree to him and he lifted his leg and peed on it. (No, I didn't take a picture of that!)


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No, not the band, the philosophical principal.
That is what fall is to me. And guess what? Fall has finally come around again.
There are many tangible reasons behind my love for this season: fall clothing, the changing of the leaves, the beautiful fall sky, fresh fall produce, festivals, lower temperatures, Halloween, Thanksgiving, fall decorations, new television programing, baking with cinnamon... I could go on and on.
However, the main reason that I love fall and hold it dear to my heart is totally imperceptible to anyone but me. Fall gives me a feeling; a feeling of nirvana. Something about this time of year makes everything right. Nothing can go wrong and even if it does I know it's going to be alright. Fall is my felix felicis.
It couldn't have come at a better time either. Lately, nothing seems right. Now that fall is here it is already starting to envelop me in its vast, welcoming arms and make me feel whole again; creeping it's way into my soul to heal all the wounds that have been left this past year.
It's good to have you back old friend, you've been gone too long.


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RBI/2011-12/422RPCD.CO.LBS. BC.No. 62/02.08.01/2011-12
01 March, 2012
The Chairmen/CMDAll Lead Banks
Dear Sir/Madam,
Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility-Newly formed district of Prabudh Nagar in the State of Uttar Pradesh
The Government of Uttar Pradesh vide their Gazette Notification No. 2875/1-5-2011-155/2011-R-5 dated September 28, 2011 has advised about the constitution of a new district viz. Prabudh Nagar with effect from September 28, 2011. The new district with its headquarter at Shamli has been carved out from the existing Mujaffarnagar and comprises of two Tehsils viz. Shamli & Kairana.
2. It has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility of the new district Prabudh Nagar to Punjab National Bank. There is no change in the lead bank responsibilities of other districts in the State.
3. The newly formed district Prabudh Nagar has been allotted District working code 315 for the purpose of reporting.
Yours faithfully,
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My God. The Rockies pathetic play has infected Drew Pomeranz. We need to get him as far away from this current team as we can, as we quickly as we can, or we may risk ruining his pitching future.
I may or may not be joking.
Astros 11, Rockies 2 (boxscore)
Whatever the cause, this was definitely a rough night at the office for young Drew Pomeranz, which wouldn't be overly concerning under normal circumstances -- you can't expect a pitcher to come out and be brilliant his first three starts -- but since it came against the lowly Houston Astros, some discouragement is acceptable.
Just keep it small.
Real small.
Here's a quick recap: Houston ambushed Drew in the first, beginning their attack with six straight hits -- three singles, three doubles -- and five runs. Pomernanz then settled in to record three straight outs -- a Clint Barmes fly out, followed by two strikeouts.
Jim Tracy gave him an opportunity to build on the strong finish in the second, which I appreciated, but Pomeranz again struggled to get through the frame and was pulled for Esmil Rogers in the third.
Just not a good night on the mound. At the plate, however, Pomeranz collected his first career hit. So that was good. Also, it sounds like Pomeranz will get a chance to exit 2011 with a good taste in his mouth with a start at San Francisco on Wednesday. We'll keep a real close eye on that one.
By the way, Esmil Rogers didn't do a whole lot better, allowing three runs in a 2 1/3. Josh Roenicke and Matt Lindstrom allowed the 10th and 11th runs respectively.
Final Thought
11-2. Hey, remember when the Rockies record was 11-2? Remember when they led the Arizona Diamondbacks by 6 1/2 games at the end of April? Yeah?
Those Diamondbacks clinched the division on Friday. The Rockies are 21 games in their rear view mirror.
What a freaking disaster.


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Battered, fried and on a stick – that's how our country's fair food is served. But gone are the days of just traditional fair food like funnel cakes, cotton candy and corndogs. If you've traveled to any fair across the country, you've likely seen those old favorites replaced or served in conjunction with the likes of deep-fried Kool-aid, chocolate-covered bacon and even hot beef sundaes. Oh how times have changed. Read on to discover the latest bizarre fair foods and at which fairs in the U.S. they will be served up later this year.
Deep-fried Butter Balls: Deep in the heart of Texas at the Texas State Fair is where many a traveler may find deep fried butter balls. These golf ball sized scoops of whipped butter are rolled in sweetened dough and put in a deep fryer, then served and eaten while they are hot. 2013 Fair dates: September 27 – October 20
Spaghetti and Meatballs on a Stick: It's a manageable mess on a stick. Yes, apparently it's possible to eat this normally sloppy meal in a few bites. Cooked spaghetti is mashed with meatballs, rolled into a ball and gets garlic batter slathered all over it before it's dropped into the deep fryer. The ball of Italian goodness is then served with a side of marinara sauce. Get a taste of this Italian treat at the Minnesota State Fair from August 22 – September 2.
Scorpions, Crickets and Grubs – Oh My: This fair food isn't for the faint of heart. If you think the fair rides get your stomach churning, what might you think of chocolate covered grubs, scorpions and crickets? Each of these morsels have been deep-fried, smothered in chocolate and served on a stick (with a smile from the chef, I'm sure). If you are feeling daring, these delicacies can be found at the Arizona State Fair which goes from October 11– November 3.
Ice Cream Cheeseburger: Here's fair food that is a little tamer – an ice cream cheeseburger. Found at the Florida State Fair, this big burger comes topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and a generous scoop of deep-fried ice cream that is battered in corn flakes and cinnamon. Fair dates: February 7 – 18.
Fried Jelly Beans: Ever have a craving for a funnel cake and jelly beans at the same time? If so, deep fried jelly beans may hit the spot. The recipe is simple… just dip a jelly bean into batter before tossing it in the deep fryer. Get this sweet, breaded treat at the Massachusetts State Fair which runs September 13 -29.
Just when you've thought you've heard it all, a new deep fried fair food shows up. What's your favorite bizarre fair food and where can you find it?


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How now brown town?
A former steel city is now proclaiming its cleaner land and clever minds
. . . . A couple of decades after the collapse of the local steel industry prompted many Pittsburghers to flee, the city has a rosier future.
Pittsburgh will not experience an explosion of population and investment, like the booming cities of America's south-west. But it is part of a pleasant and affordable region with an improving mix of industries and enviable demographics—which is as much as many parts of the country can hope for. . . .
. . . . The SouthSide Works aside, however, plenty of clever young people already seem to be staying. Although the region's overall education levels are not that impressive, says Chris Briem, an economist at the University of Pittsburgh, those figures are partly skewed by its high ratio of elderly residents. Among Pittsburghers 25-34 years old, by contrast, 41.9% have graduated from university, placing the city among America's top ten. More than 17% of those young people have also earned an additional graduate or professional degree: the fourth-highest share in the country, behind only Washington, DC (think lawyers), Boston and San Francisco.
Much of Pittsburgh's drive to clean up brownfield sites is more mundane than SouthSide Works, or the engineering and biotech labs in the city's universities. But it is nonetheless useful in updating and rounding out the local economy. The city has plenty of land near the airport, for example, that will soon be accessible on a new highway spur connected to the interstate system. That could be appealing to companies looking for new places to put distribution centres—a crucial bit of America's logistics-driven economy. Some of this land is undercut by old mines, so the government is blasting the mines open, filling areas back in and then flattening them out.
These efforts have a clear logic to them. Pittsburgh is within one day's drive, or a short flight, of the whole eastern seaboard, which accounts for more than half of America's retail sales. But it has lower costs than the big coastal cities. Its potential appeal as a logistics hub thus gives it a fighting chance of attracting the sort of distribution investments that have helped such cities as Louisville, Kentucky and Memphis, Tennessee, though on a smaller scale. A few thousand such jobs would help many locals with moderate levels of education. The city is already showing off a sprawling distribution facility for Dick's Sporting Goods, a big retailing chain.
As Pittsburgh upgrades its local economy, it will increasingly have demography on its side. Because so many prime-age workers moved away in the early 1980s—often taking children with them—it now has lots of old folk. At the last census, in 2000, 15.6% of Pennsylvania's population was over 64 years old—second only to Florida—and the Pittsburgh region is older than the rest of the state. But now the Grim Reaper will even things out. Over the next quarter-century, however, the Census Bureau expects Pennsylvania's over-64 population to grow by only 50%, the smallest increase of the 50 states. The national elderly population will grow more than twice as quickly, while that of currently vibrant states in America's south-west will explode. When today's most glamorous regions begin to face that brutal arithmetic, many of today's young Pittsburghers may be glad they stayed put.
The Story Behind Pittsburgh's Revitalization
A ten-part series on Pittsburgh's ongoing revitalization, posted during August and September 2009. Topics include Pittsburgh's livability, the green economy, its gritty attitude, diversity and disparity, politicians and policy, history and institutions, sports, entrepreneurship and the tech economy, and more.
Manifesto for a New Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh: Data and Events
- Steel City Innovation
- UCSUR - The PUB
- PittsburghToday Blog
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The Economist Likes Us. It Really Likes Us!
Posted by Mike Madison on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 | Tags: | 1 Comments
The story in this week's Economist magazine is locked up in the "premium content" section, but you can get there without a subscription by watching an ad:
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- Anonymous said... 9/20/2006 3:52 PM
That's great exposure for the city...and that's the first positive spin I've seen on Pittsburgh's demographics.
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There is good news for the Law Center in the latest U.S. News & World Report survey released this week. Three of our programs rank in the top 10 among the nation's 194 ABA accredited law schools. Our part-time program came in at No. 10. In addition, Intellectual Property and Information Law held steady in 7th place and Health Law ranks 9th.
The law school's overall ranking, however, slipped to 58th based on a weighted average of twelve factors. Last year we were ranked 48. Most of our numbers that count toward the overall ranking actually held steady; some even increased. The major factor that did drop was Lawyer/Judge peer ranking. This number is very subjective, and we will be looking into ways to improve it. One number that held steady, but still should improve, is employment after graduation. Although we have an excellent rate of employment nine months after graduation (75.2%), we have initiated numerous new programs for this year to boost that number higher. I am confident this will translate into even better employment numbers in the future.
Among all the statistics and rankings, however, the important fact to keep in mind is that we are a fine law school, providing a quality education, solid career training, and producing significant scholarship.
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They were celebrating that this year it's been 100 years since the Swedish Air Force was founded, right here in Axvall. Axvall was also the base for the first Military Flight School in Sweden.
We started by watching an air display by the monoplane Bleriot XI, the oldest still functioning plane in the world. This plane is an original model, and it was one of the planes that flew across here 100 years ago!
After that, we took a huge technical leap and got treated to another air display, but this time by two JAS 39 Gripen, the most modern of our Air Force aircraft.
After the air displays, there were a lot of different old aircrafts represented on ground that we could go and have a closer look at. F.e a FPL Super Cub and a FPL 61 Bulldog.
Lots of people were there and the weather held up luckily, an exciting morning!


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I can't wait. I am wishing for a giant bone for Christmas, hee-hee.
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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving crabs. yum!! Smelled great but I did not get to have any. The turkey smelled divine in the oven, but I got my usual doggie pellets and dental treats. Happy Thanksgiving to all the shibas out there.
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Dogs are smarter than cats
It's official. Scientists measured the brain size of 500 mammals, and found that...Yes! Dogs are indeed smarter than cats because animals that are more social are better than doing complicated tasks. Hee, hee. Now it is official. check out http://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/pets/8151924/Dogs-are-smarter-than-cats.html
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Oh dear. He's trying not to laugh.
I went and saw Crispin Glover at the Texas theater on Sunday with my buddy TK and we had an absolute blast. He's a very entertaining fellow, but not in the way you'd think.
The show started with his BIG SLIDE-SHOW and readings from eight books (one of them in the above embedded video). I'll say, of of all of them, my favorite was Rat Catching, parts of which were used in the following title sequence:
You can get some basic ideas of what the book is like here, but what Glover did with these old books was black out some parts, write in new bits, include his own illustrations and text, and occasionally insert bits from other books. That would be weird enough on its own, but then you remember it's the same guy who made this video because he wanted to.
He's thin, but not terribly tall or imposing. Still, I really enjoyed the BIG SLIDE SHOW and TK did as well and we joked with each other a little during it and in the silent dark before the movie.
Now, just a weird aside, TK thought the movie were were going to see was It is Fine! Everything is Fine!, which is the second in the series, but actually showed the night prior. As a result, she had this song stuck in her head:
Not too far off.
The movie we saw was What is it? and I'd post the trailer, but there's too much nudity and it's not something we'd ever show at Hell and—quite frankly—the movie itself isn't that good. Add to that, how I felt about the flick itself started with "This isn't brilliant; it's stupid," to "This is an exploitation film," and finally "This is parody of art-films" (come on, look at those credits) and in the end, none of that mattered.
You see, the movie doesn't matter.
So why watch it? Well, because there's a Q&A afterwards. That's the point of these showings and that's the point of his touring. The movie itself is an elaborate prop to assist in starting a conversation, and it was a fascinating conversation at that.
"In a certain way the discussion after the film with the audience is the most important part of the shows," Glover says. "[B]ut that discussion would not take place without the live performance and the feature films, so the whole thing has to happen in the single evening."
The point of the film What is it? is make the audience question what they've just seen. This is part of the reason Glover doesn't want to release the film on DVD: it's essential to the experience to be in public and surrounded by strangers. He watches the audience as they watch the film and lets us know what he's observed during that time.
Case in point: one of the biggest laughs in the film is when his character floats down, summons a record-player and its attendant, laughing puppets. This is followed immediately by an incredibly racist song with an offensive chorus; and, at the same time, a man with severe cerebral palsy is manually masturbated by a naked woman in a monkey mask. The audience goes stone cold silent. But! What the audience also does look around at other members of the audience to see how they're reacting. People look for a cue on how to respond to what they're seeing and hearing.
And then, after pushing every button connected to every trigger and taboo, Glover gets up on stage and asks, "Are there any questions?"
Now, I don't see this as theater of the offensive. Yes, it's supposed to make the audience uncomfortable, but there's nothing really that explicit (besides that one scene). Most of the cast has Down Syndrome, but they are also adults. The "gore" is a bloody knife and it's so cartoonish, you laugh at it. What grossed me out the most were the snails, but I just hate them in general.
And laughter's a huge part of the production. Glover calls it "the polite growl". When you make something else the "other" and want to heap derision on it, to push it away, you laugh at it. You laugh at that which is to be excised. Glover also says the coward comic laughs at others, but the brave comic makes himself something to be laughed at. That led to a question about this moment in history:
This is extraordinarily difficult to watch. The awkwardness and vulnerability that Glover displays in this performance is heartbreaking when coupled with Letterman's jeers. Also, it's promoting this movie:
Now, don't we all look like idiots? It's such an obvious troll.
Sadly, he was supposed to be promoting the movie River's Edge (the interview being in 1987). Rubin and Ed wasn't released until 1991, so it took four years before anyone got the joke, or cared to.
One thing he was willing to discuss was why he didn't return to the Back to the Future films. But first, you have to understand Joseph Campbell.
So, at 1:10, the "wisdom and power" is mentioned (read more here). When the hero returns from his ordeal, he brings back the "elixir", and that elixir is the moral of the story.
And the end of Back to the Future, when Marty comes back, everyone's problems have been solved by money. His brother is in a suit, his mom is thin, and Biff is their servant (granted, they still live in the same house in the same neighborhood), but Marty has that sweet truck he's always wanted. Everyone's problems go away because they are rich.
So, Glover went to Zemeckis and said he had a problem. Zemeckis said, "Crispin, I like weird movies. I liked Eraserhead. I made Used Cars and had a moral about greed and trickery and I didn't work for three years. I WANT TO BE RICH."
And, in case you're wondering, Eraserhead is where this is from:
Now we're getting into the main thrust of what Glover is trying to impart with these sessions. He says that for the last thirty years, films have been less about asking questions and more about propaganda. And before you say anything about Hitler or Stalin, let me remind you that PR are the first two letters of propaganda. Better yet, let's look at a quote from the "Father of Public Relations", Edward Bernays:
THE conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country.
Bernays is not messing around here. He's the guy who convinced women to smoke by selling "torches of freedom" to suffragettes. He's the guy who came up with "planned obsolescence" and made everyone buy a new car every year. He's the guy who made the 20th Century what it is today.
The Q&A session we had Sunday night went WAY over schedule, but there were a few tangents and Wolf PAC was mentioned and an audience member wanted to talk about nullification and we can all pretty much agree that money in politics is bad.
Because we didn't see It is fine! Everything is Fine!, Glover filled us in on what that movie was about and why he made it and he showed the trailer. I'm sure, of the two, it's the better film, but I think we had the better Q&A session.
By the way, Glover's been living in the Czech Republic, so someone asked him about the Brothers Quay and Jan Švankmajer. I'm going to kill two birds with one stone on this one:
But it was Glover who talked about Karel Zeman (who I've mentioned before). The reason for that is, his new movie that he's working on, Title! Title! Title! (thus named because it's a three-word title, but he doesn't want it on IMDB) has a little fake train in the background at one point and he wanted to use some effects like that. "I'm not that patient".
Also, Glover will be working with his dad on Title! Title! Title! and they're both sporting Moscow on the Hudson beards and mustaches for that. Well, here, take a look:
All in all, it was a delightful evening. I found Mr. Glover to be one of the most thoughtful, considerate, and erudite speakers I'd seen. I was annoyed by how he's viewed by so many (and, I admit, what I thought going in). If you have a chance, I HIGHLY recommend seeing one of his shows. It is utterly worth it.


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Thursday, September 29, 2011
New Master in Chancery
According to the Delaware Law Weekly, Abigail LeGrow, an associate at Potter Anderson, has been named Master in Chancery to replace Sam Glascock who was recently appointed Vice Chancellor. Ms. LeGrow is a 2004 Penn State Law grad. According to the DLW:
A master's duties will likely include mediating disputes involving the enforcement of deed covenants or restrictions, guardianships, trusts and estates, and arbitrating business disputes. Typically, a master assists the chancellor in drafting new court rules, legislation and other matters as well as other duties assigned by the chancellor.
Ms. LeGrow will be one of two Masters in Chancery.
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Michael De La Merced of the Dealbook notices the URL that Oracle set up as part of the fight that Larry Ellison has been picking with H-P over its acquisition of Autonomy. Ellison says Lynch, Autonomy's CEO, pitched a deal to Oracle and Oracle passed. Lynch says that's not true. OK, so Oracle posts a copy of the pitch-book that Autonomy handed over to new Oracle President Mark Hurd:
The truth is that Mr. Lynch came to Oracle, along with his investment banker, Frank Quattrone, and met with Oracle's head of M&A, Douglas Kehring and Oracle President Mark Hurd at 11 am on April 1, 2011. After listening to Mr. Lynch's PowerPoint slide sales pitch to sell Autonomy to Oracle, Mr. Kehring and Mr. Hurd told Mr. Lynch that with a current market value of $6 billion, Autonomy was already extremely over-priced. The Lynch shopping visit to Oracle is easy to verify. We still have his PowerPoint slides." (and PPT part 2)
The PPT presentation is a nice example of a pitch-book if you're looking for one to show to your M&A class. Now, why Ellison would spend so much time and energy antagonizing H-P over their acquisition of Autonomy is bit of piling on. But, I suppose it's indicative of the relationship that's existed between H-P and Oracle since the Mark Hurd firing. Another reminder that M&A is often as much about personalities as it is economics.
Shana Tova!
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
TransUnion on the block
Anyone who has ever taught corporate law will take a slight interest in the fact that the Pritzker family has decided to exit its investment in TransUnion. You'll remember that Pritzker's acquistion of TransUnion in the mid-1980s was litigated. Smith v Van Gorkom it was highly controversial because it held that directors who agreed to sell TransUnion were monetarily liable for violations of their duty of care. It's a great set of facts, well worth reading. But the result caused quite a stir and was the proximate cause of Delaware's adoption of 102(b)(7), exculpating directors from liability for similar future violations. Although Van Gorkom is usually taught as a duty of care case, it's best understood in the context of the development of Delaware's takeover law jurisprudence. It was decided in 1985 along with Moran and Unocal. When you think about it that way, one might be more sympathetic about where the court was trying to go. In any event, a piece of corporate law history is for sale.
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Eventually, as each Outpost learns from working with it's community, it will pass this information back up to PCI, who will compile these into "best practices" which they will then disseminate back to the Outposts. They hope to use the technology of the internet to assist people in joining forces and ultimately having face to face meetings.
Julian Darley, the founder of PCI, explained that they will focus and filter the information they gather because time is of the essence now, and we can't afford to miss any piece. They are upgrading their software, so keep check their website to see what they are offering. New services will roll out soon.
We heard from organizers from Willits to Ventura. Not surprisingly, California has the most Outposts of any state. Each gave a short presentation about their group. Here are some highlights:
- Folks in Pacific Grove (Sustainable Monterey) have found that talking about the economy was a way for people to understand the impact that peak oil will have. They will be inviting folks to come to a "visioning" to discuss what they would like to see in the future.
- Let's Live Local has three goals: to reduce their dependence on fuel (propane bills are as much as $500 a month in the winter); to reduce their dependence of fuel for transportation (car co-ops, ride share, buses); to promote sustainable ways of living (greenhouses, a community garden). They found that people in their community had a high interest in alternative energy.
- Bay Area Relocalize produced a Strategy Summit with business, non profits and officials to connect the community groups with each other. The folks that participated in this have started their own projects. BAR has written "Building a Resiliant Bay Area Economy" which will be distributed soon. They plan on working with a neighborhood and doing an in depth assessment of it.
- Big Sur has had to relocalize. When there are mud slides on Hwy 1 they are cut off for months at a time. They hosted their first event with speakers and a film, and had 70 people come. At their next event they will have committees set up for people to join based on what people wrote that they could contribute after the first event.
- The Powerdown Project is being developed by Richard Heinberg's students at New College of California. They are developing a relocalizing template and will offer themselves as interns to cities when it is complete. They will have a website up at powerdown.org in a couple of weeks.
- One member shared what he learned working in Marin County and going to every city council meeting. He said a big issue was getting past the gate keepers. Politics are complicated even on the local level. Cultivate connections and try to learn the internal dynamics. The city councils plan their agenda months in advance, but there is usually time to allow the public to speak up about their concerns. They can't comment in response because it is not on their agenda for that meeting.
- APPLE (Alliance for Post Petroleum Local Economy) had a big event that they did a major media campaign for. They had 300 people show up. They found that folks were willing to give up an evening, where day long events don't have as much of a draw. They are starting an every other month film and speaker series. The group gets together to work on alternate months. They encourage members to follow their passion.
- Peak Moment is a local public access television series. They hope to take it on the road.
- The San Francisco Oil Awareness Group presented a film about their development. (I sure could relate to the part when people come to one meeting and then never come back.) For more about their biggest accomplishment, see below.
- The San Francisco Post-Carbon Outpost has produced The Oil Poster, which has been distributed to every member of the US Congress. Thanks to folks purchasing the poster, they have been able to give away 2000 of them to educators. They also supported the creation of a college course about peak oil that they hope to adapt to teach to the general public and officials. The students were so excited that they went to the Washington DC conference during Spring Break.
- In the Santa Clara Valley they are working on projects to do outreach to the public and local government, including making speakers available and producing a DVD to hand out. They want to offer workshops in gardening, food storage, etc. They also are fighting to keep 17 acres from being developed. We need the acreage to produce food.
- In Santa Cruz the city council is co-sponsoring a participatory town hall meeting in September.
- The new Diablo Post Carbon Study Group is starting to take action. They have an inventory project and do screenings of the End of Suburbia and the Power of Community (the "Cuba" film).
- The Livability Project is disseminating preparedness information. Every month they take a new theme. They also sponsor a Community Feast at a local cafe.
- There is a "social ecovillage" in Oakland that produces a monthly calendar of events. People focus on making connections. It's been going on for eight years.
After that we had a Q&A with the San Francisco group about how they got their board of supervisors to pass a peak oil resolution. They emphasized the importance of knowing the inner workings, working with aids, inviting the council members to panels, and chance meetings. Apparently words like peak oil, localization, relocalization, even local are hot buttons that may backfire. "Energy vulnerability" seems to be a neutral term (so far.)
Then we had break out sessions. I talked with another member about getting folks to come to meetings. I need to do some more outreach. And our group needs to decide on a project to take on jointly.
We decided to meet quarterly. I hope I can come back for the next one. It was totally inspiring.


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I found these fabulous buttons at my local yarn shops going out of business sale. They were wicked expensive, much like everything else in that shop, but at 80 % off I was actually able to afford them without selling my kidney! They are absolutely perfect for my w.i.p. Sawtelle cardigan, so I need to get knitting and finish it!
Before I rush off I just want to thank you for popping by and sticking with my whilst I was a.w,o,l. There for a little while. Your friendship and words of encouragement mean so much to me. Thank you.
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Happy Birthday my Chace Crawford aka Chacey baby ~ wife own!!!!!
The Gossip Girl Chace Crawford and husband of Mrs Kesha Cassandra Pitt aka Crawford Pitt turns 29 years old today! Born July 18, 1985, Chace already betrothed to wife 16 years his senior along with William Bradley Pitt and four others. Born inside the upper elite of Illuminati, their fates forever altered by the abuse and neglect of their childhoods.
Parents of some 50 plus children born into the same evil sect, they now strive to free them and each other. Hollywood actor Brad Pitt set upon by so called suitors like Tim Tebow, Tom Brady, Andy Roddick, Chris Carmack, Chris Brown, Tom Wellington, Roger Federer who would never stand a chance with the pair of Hollywood's most hot and rockin. Let's hope Chacey makes it home to his wife of 19 years (also of 19 year Brad and Kesha renewed vows in 2011 with Chace) very very soon.
PS. Yes, he is married to a mixed race woman... so Hollywood stop lying.
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We were very excited to visit Bordeaux but knew driving the big old campervan around the city centre would be a nightmare. With this in mind, we decided to stay a few nights at a campsite nearby (we stayed at Camping Le Village Le Lac).
The bike ride into Bordeaux was very pleasant and not too physically demanding. The bike routes were very clearly marked and very well maintained. Cycling in a big city in France doesn't feel as risky as it does back in the UK.
As soon as we arrived in Bordeaux we were left breathless by the amazing architecture of the Place de la Bourse, one of Bordeaux's most famous sites and is a great example of the 18th century architecture in the city.
The architecture continued to enthral us as we wandered around the streets of Bordeaux. It was almost like stepping back in time as we wondered the streets gazing up at the 18th Century buildings as landmarks.
The next thing we were drawn to in Bordeaux was the wide variety of boutique shops. The streets are occupied by unique and very stylish looking shops selling everything from clothes, cured meats, toys and glasses.
We visited the Cathedral which is, like many churches in France, stunning.
We had a glass of Bordeaux red and Bordeaux white wine at a bar near the cathedral. The wine was ok but it is worth mentioning that the wines in the supermarkets in and around Bordeaux are fantastic and very very cheap.
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This week's trivia misses themes: science fiction and Oscars trivia!
1. According to starwars.com, how old was Jabba the Hutt?
2. What year did the original Star Trek first premiere on television?
3. What actress played Spock's mother on both the Star Trek television series and in the fourth film?
4. What science fiction novel, now one of the top-selling sci-fi novels of all time, won the 1985 Nebula Award for best novel?
5. What song, from The Poseidon Adventure, won the 1972 Academy Award for Best Original Song?
6. What Best Picture-winning comedy also earned Billy Wilder Academy Awards for directing and writing?


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Was talking to a good friend tonight and was reminded of this sermon. I am reposting it here from Metamorpho 1.0 not only to make it easier to find, but to remind others of the fact that only God can remove our shame and guilt as we try to deal with sin. What follows is what I originally posted.
This chapel message I believe is very helpful. If there are any men (or women) reading this topic who perhaps have in some way lost their purity of heart, mind, or body, this sermon will be incredibly helpful in showing you the liberating power of what it means to be a Christian and how to begin to get out from the bondage of that sin.
Dr. Bob Loggans (Pastor Calvary Baptist Church, Watertown, WI; Professor of Pastoral Life and Ministry, Maranatha Baptist Bible College)
2/28/2005 Chapel @ Maranatha Baptist Bible College
1 John 1:8-10
Freedom of Forgiveness
I. Our Sinful Condition
- If we deny our sinfulness, we deny the truths of God's Word.
- If we deny the consequences of our sin, we deny the truths of God's Word.
- Jesus is the revealer of our sinfulness.
- When the truth is not in us, we are not empty, but rather we are full of everything which is NOT truth.
II. Our Specific Confession
- We must admit, over our pride, that it's wrong. We need to turn away and ask God to forgive us.
- All sins must be confessed privately before God.
- All sins must be confessed publicly as far as the knowledge of that sin goes.
III. Our Certain Consequences
- Forgive = Literally "to remove" or "send away."
- God takes it away when we ask Him.
- When God removes that sin, He removes it forever so that Satan has no power to bring that act back to haunt and disrupt the peace of the believer.
1) How's your walk?
2)Are you sensitive to sin?
3) Do you seek the freedom only forgiveness brings?


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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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Maybe it really isn'y you Riley dog is running from when you are about to shower. Perhaps he thought his hair was yellow too and just doesn;t want another bath. Maybe it isn't pee in the plants? I always wonder what goes on behind the little conveyer belt in the back where the luggage gets loaded. I know...warped AND gross.
- September 1, 2010 at 8:27 PM
- 1950's_atomic_ranch_house said...
How come my left eyelid twitches? Is it spazzing? Nerve damage? Impending doom? Solo dancer? trying to give me the winning lottery numbers with each jerk and I just don't pay attention? lol
Hiya Mz Chickens =)
- September 1, 2010 at 8:33 PM
- Linda @ A La Carte said...
Charlie runs when I start the shower so I'm hoping it's not me but the water!!
- September 1, 2010 at 8:54 PM
- one gal's trash said...
Anna...Love your new background! Did you design it!
- September 1, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Been missing you! Nekkid or furry, we love ya!
- September 1, 2010 at 9:29 PM
- Barbara said...
Why am I single? Why do all my plants die? Why did I faceplant in my driveway yesterday?
Yes, we'll never know...
- September 1, 2010 at 9:45 PM
- LindaG said...
I expect Riley Dog is running from the shower, not you. ;)
- September 1, 2010 at 9:50 PM
- Christine said...
Our dog follows me everywhere. Once I turn on the shower or bath faucet he high tails it out of there. He thinks he is going to get a bath. Must be a dog thing.
- September 1, 2010 at 10:17 PM
- Sharon said...
Hmmm, is a puzzlement!
- September 1, 2010 at 10:29 PM
- Pixie said...
ah, the mysteries of life. Why do I have to sacrifice at least on tray of cookies to the oven gods everyt time I bake? Why does the cat wait util I sit down and settle in to want out? Why does my daughter call every day at 2.30 when I am at my busiest?
Been missing you and wondering how things are going. Take care and don't be a stranger!
- September 2, 2010 at 2:24 AM
- ted and bunny said...
Poor Riley dog! (he hasn't been to the airport has he?)
Hope all is well with you
ps how come Ted runs away when ever I'm about to shower!!!
- September 2, 2010 at 6:42 AM
- Jenny S said...
Funny Sky lays in front of the shower when Jason is in there, but with me lays across from the shower..."watching". Kinda unnerving!
- September 2, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- Vintage Christine said...
HOW COME YOU HAD TO GET THAT STUPID JOB SO WE NEVER HEAR FROM YOU ANYMORE, HUH? Oh for pete's sake, go rob a bank or something, pay off your bills and then sit back down at the computer where you belong!!! I miss you sooooo much, sweetie!
- September 2, 2010 at 11:08 AM
- Amber Von Felts said...
LOL! Deep Thoughts indeed!
I think there is a pee plant out there...the parking lot at the Trader Joes in our town always smells like pee to me. I have explained it to other people and they are like "oh really? I never noticed" so maybe you and I and a few select others have the honor of smelling it for what it is..plantivus urinus. I just try to move through the lot as fast as possible, I've never tried to see what plant is causing the smell. Blarg. My cat AD turns tail & runs when I brush my teeth. I think its the sink running but she hates it! Pets & people are delightfully weird!
- September 2, 2010 at 11:12 AM
- Little Messy Missy said...
Peepee plants...... gross!!!
- September 2, 2010 at 12:32 PM
- Stacey said...
You are way too funny! I laughed out loud with each little question:)
On a side note, was wondering if you had the date of when you'd be up here in Oct. We're planning vacation and I don't want to be out of town when you visit. I'm really looking forward to you seeing the shop. (And I can't wait to see what Christmas goodies you have!!)...
- September 2, 2010 at 2:29 PM
- Lisa said...
Lulu never seems to notice that I am taking off my fur! She actually sits at the shower door and waits for me to come out!
- September 2, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Dogs are indeed strange creatures. Mine likes to come check on me when I am in the bathroom??? Good to see you.
- September 4, 2010 at 2:19 PM
- Yarni Gras! said...
oh, I love this game. um, let me see.
How come my husband will pick bits of lint and other whatnot and throw it into a POTTED PLANT instead of walking another 5 feet and throwing it into the trash?
How come boxwoods smell like cat pee?
just wondering.....
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"We came up with the idea of doing an art festival on a drunken afternoon at Ingrid Z's. (Residence gALLERY)." Says Cherie-Marie Veiderveld, co-owner/creator of Elevator Gallery, "It was incredibly haphazard, we had no budget and only 3 months to organise, but to our dismay thousands of people turned up and Time out Magazine dedicated an issue to it!"
Highlights include Taigen Kawabe's performance at Elevator galleries in Queen's Yard, a live music stage with over twenty acts in Main Yard off of Wallis Road, Dave Notarius' 'ARTSCREAM TRUCK' a novelty mobile art gallery and the finale on Sunday, Harry Meadows' Coracle Regatta boat race on the nearby canal and the ominous burning of the Wicker Man who's location remains a secret.
Still in its infancy, after it debuted last year the festival received international billing from NY Arts Magazine as 'the most vital art event of the summer'. A launch-pad for fresh talent and up and coming businesses, the festival provides both entertainment and an important cultural boost for London's creative community.
On first impressions an industrial and desolate looking landscape, Hackney Wick provides much needed and affordable homes for the artists you are likely to be seeing at 'Wicked' 2009. The area is gaining a reputation for its DIY grassroots approach to the arts and creative industries, perhaps due to the hurdles inhabitants have had to overcome by its unconventional location. The A12 and neighboring canals physically cut the area off from the rest of the city. Not a typically picturesque place to live; disused buildings, baron spaces and smashed windows are ever-present reminders of its past and an explanation of its affordability.
Shoreditch tends to get the press as the home of London's young creative scene, but contrary to its downbeat appearance there are clear signs that Hackney Wick is one of the true playgrounds of the new school, alongside South London's thriving Peckham scene.
Large factory rooms provide perfect homes for shared open plan residencies for live/work collectives and independent galleries/studios, though quite unlike the suave refurbishments you would see closer to the city. An influx of artists have migrated over the last decade from an increasingly gentrified and expensive Shoreditch. The area has many high profile resident artists; the Chapman brothers can be spotted in the local 'Wick Cafe' and Gavin Turk will be involved in the ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday.
Local artist Simon Foxell says that artists also have "absolute freedom" to work as they wish when shows are hosted in their own live/work spaces, consequently they are able to dust off any anxiety towards selling work or pandering to a la mode tastes.
Unfortunately this "concrete paradise" won't be around forever. What you'll see this weekend is a fleeting moment in London's history where artist's, on a record breaking level, have utilised neglected properties, in many cases transforming lost industrial landscapes into homes and working spaces.
Zoe Klinger creative producer of Philpott Design admits it was the inclusiveness at Mother Studios which attracted her to her current studio "we searched for different setups in London and came across Mother Studios which was perfect because of the community". Local intern and recent graduate from London College of Fashion Anja Diskin said she got her job through just being in the area, "I got a freelance pattern cutting job purely from a chance meeting in a Vietnamese Restauraunt."
There is an urge to get involved now, while there is still an arts scene here, as Cherie says "the secret's out" since it would be "foolish" to think that the present artistic community is a permanant feature. So come down while there is still something to celebrate.
Hackney Wicked begins on Friday 31st July over the weekend till Sunday 2nd August. Hackney Wick train station is an overground tube station one stop from Stratford and five away from Highgate and Islington. The buses 26, 30, 236, 276, 488, 388. and
night bus 26 also pass through the area.
Visit, http://www.hackneywicked.com/ to find out times and locations for various events.
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Sunday, February 14, 2016
Cassidy's music sold tons a decade back, but it's been awhile since the last wave of interest. Time then for another generation to find out. This set was actually first put together in 2012 for the British market, where the Washington-based singer became hugely popular after her death from cancer in 1996.
If you're not familiar with her story, Cassidy was a largely-unknown singer, working clubs and recording tracks for small releases in Washington. After she died from melanoma, word spread of her talent, and some British DJ's started playing her tracks. Soon, an album was put together and took off, selling millions. Eventually nine albums were created from studio tracks, live recordings and demos. Her most famous track was her version of Fleetwood Mac's Songbird, showcasing her emotive, sweet vocals.
Cassidy tried a bit of everything during her demo and live sets, but the covers of modern standards were the favourites with fans, and that's what makes up the 20 cuts on this one. You'll find everything from Sting's Fields of Gold, Paul Simon's Kathy's Song, to a couple of Cyndi Lauper's numbers, True Colors and Time After Time. Several of the songs are covered far too often, including Imagine, Over The Rainbow and What A Wonderful World, but for vocal purity, you'll be hard-pressed to find better. This is the only set where you'll find this version of Claire Hamill's You Take My Breath Away, a demo recorded shortly before her death, with new backing by her old bandmates.
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When you feel like writing but nothing is coming out, try expanding your vocabulary. On separate sheets of paper write a word that covers a broad spectrum of ideas. It can be a place, a character, an idea, or an action or feeling. Go through a dictionary and begin to list words under the idea and so on, that could also mean the same thing. A short example that I have done is with the word cursed.
Now these do not directly mean cursed but can make you feel that way sometimes.


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Taylorsville Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week last week with daily events, a bookmark contest and students signed a pledge to stand against drugs and bullies.
Grade level bookmark winners are pictured and are Chasity Adams, Sydney Druin, Alyssa Hitch, Gracie Douglas, Kaylee Waldridge and Emily Ford.
A country song a few years ago was titled, "The Choices We Have Made," and I thought about the choices we make. Some are good choices, some are bad choices, some are better and some are worse.
The very best choice we can make is to receive Jesus as our savior and follow him. If we do follow Jesus and never look back, all the choices we make will be great ones.
Are you a breakfast person? I generally am not, and I think I pay the price for it. Now don't get me wrong, I love breakfast, I just rarely take the time to eat it. And I can hear some of you now saying, "Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.."
Today is Start Eating Healthy Day. On this day, the American Heart Association encourages families and organizations to make small changes to incorporate healthier food choices and increase awareness of the importance of good nutrition.
Start Eating Healthy Day is about building good cardiovascular health through making great lifestyle choices and emphasizing the benefits of a proper diet.
The association urges people to focus on food – choosing nutritious items and preparing them in ways that promote heart health.
I don't usually write letters to the paper, but in this case I just couldn't help myself. I have read several issues of The Spencer Magnet reporting on County Clerk Judy Puckett, and I must say I am absolutely appalled at the fact that she still holds an office.
I have met Judy on several occasions and I have to say she is a rude public official.
With this money situation, I mean, what kind of person have we elected? She doesn't even clerk fiscal court meetings any longer, which is part of her job, and seems to hardly ever be in the office.
If you'll notice, just a bit to your right, we have the results of this week's poll question. Granted it's not exactly a controversial topic, we still didn't get very many votes this week.
It doesn't take a mathematical genius to see that, ahem, one-third of our voters were dressing up for Halloween and two-thirds were not.
Some of Spencer County's finest actors and actresses will take the stage starting Thursday evening as Spencer County middle school and high school students present their fall production, "You Can't Take it With You."
The Spencer County Extension Service along with AARP will offer the AARP Safety Driver's Class on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Extension Office at 66 Spears Drive.
The class will last from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. with a short break around 11 a.m.
The class is open to any senior age 55 and older. AARP members pay $12 and nonmembers pay $14. Make checks payable to AARP and bring your driver's license and AARP cards, if applicable.
Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency, Inc. will begin the "Subsidy" portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program that provides heating assistance to eligible households on Nov. 7. The significant cost of energy to heat homes leaves many households unable to fully meet heating bills or purchase sufficient bulk fuel to keep their families safe and warm.
Last Year, Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency, Inc. was able to assist 230 households in Spencer County during the LIHEAP Subsidy Component, according to a MPCAA press release.
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Packt has released a new book on XNA 4.0 development: XNA 4.0 Game Development by Example: Beginner's Guide – Visual Basic Edition.
I think I will have the chance to review the book, so I'll tell you more when I've read it, but it looks promising. Seems to be a must for anyone that is facing XNA 4.0 development in Visual Basic.
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It was fitting then, that on November 15, hundreds of people gathered to give thanks to the 2012 recipients of the Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year Awards.
The annual awards recognize those in the community who stand up for important causes and serve as generous benefactors to nonprofit organizations in the region and are sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern New England (AFP-NNE) Conference.
When the call for award nominations went out, members of the VPR staff immediately thought of Bill and Jane Stetson of Norwich, and People's United Bank, both of whom have made a significant impact in Vermont (and beyond) and are longtime supporters of VPR as well.
On the day of the awards ceremony, more than 200 people assembled at a special luncheon held at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort in Stowe. Those in attendance included individuals who had written letters of support for the Stetsons nomination, Dr. William and Susan Boyle, Toni LaMonica, David and Nancy Grant, as well as Jack Byrne. Also on hand to accept the corporate award and represent People's United Bank were CEO Michael Seaver, Director of Marketing Kathy Schirling, Marilyn Hardacre, and Jill Jaret-Rossi.
The award winners were also cheered on by VPR staff as well as members of the VPR Board of Directors in attendance including, Marsha Fonteyn, Doug Griswold and his spouse Lori Rowe, and Board Chair Perez Ehrich.
Serving as emcees of the event were Deb and Wayne Granquist, winners of the 2011 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year Award. Deb recently stepped down from the VPR Board of Directors after a successful tenure, serving as chair of several committees and a chair of the full board. She and Wayne have been generous supporters of VPR for many years.
|From l. to r., VPR President & CEO Robin Turnau, Deb Granquist, Bill Stetson,
Wayne Granquist, and Jane Stetson.
In the early days of VPR, Bill even hosted (albeit briefly) his own show. Bill was always up for whatever challenge came up, including answering phones in VPR's original studio in Windsor, hosting Switchboard, and appearing as a guest on Peter Fox Smith's Saturday Afternoon at the Opera.
From VPR's first campaign for a new headquarters in Colchester, to offering generous challenges during membership drives, and leading the charge in building an endowment for VPR through its Creating A Sound Future campaign, Bill and Jane's financial support has been instrumental in making VPR the strong institution that it is today.
|From l. to r., Christine Baskett, President of the AFP-NNE, Tere Gade, Chair of the AFP-NNE Awards Committee, Wayne & Deb Grandquist, People's United Bank CEO Mike Seaver.
(Photo courtesy of Steve Mease.)
A part of the Vermont landscape since1904, People's United Bank's philanthropy has had a significant impact on our state. In the past three years alone, they have contributed more than $2,750,000 to Vermont non-profits and approved nearly $50 million in equity investments in Vermont affordable housing projects, representing more than 900 units of housing.
People's has been a long-time and generous supporter of VPR, providing funding as an underwriter for programming like the global economic news program, Marketplace. Thanks in part to this support VPR is able to deliver on its mission of public service, providing its listeners with a vital connection to their community and the world. In fact, no company provides more support to public media in Vermont than People's United Bank.
Also recognized at the event for Outstanding Foundation of the Year, was the Stiller Family Foundation. Based in Charlotte, the Foundation was noted for its work to support education and community development through organizations including Champlain College, the King Street Center, Burlington City Arts and Rebuilding Waterbury. The Stillers have also been generous supporters of VPR.
In this season of thanks, VPR wishes to extend its appreciation for the incredible support we receive from the Stetsons and People's United Bank. We are reminded every day that what we do is only possible because so many in the community believe in our mission, value the service we provide, and support us with their time, talent, and treasure.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Caitlin Mociun's fall 2011 collection will be her last one for clothing. I know, I know it took me quite a while to regain composure after she told me the news too. Don't worry though because just because Caitlin is retiring her apparel collection doesn't mean she is done with creating beautiful one of kind pieces, only this time it will be in the form of gorgeous jewelry. Don't hesitate when looking at this fall collection because these pieces will no doubt be snatched up fast.
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You'll be seeing wonderful pictures depicting real life in India. Pictures that speak a thousand words. Oh yeah, Malaysians are becoming so fond of photography lately. Funny thing is, they are soooo fond of shooting female faces (and bods) to the extend of main sebat je model mana pun janji kau perempuan. LOL.
A big LOL indeed. I've been stalking some Malaysian photogs pages with their model sebat, I adore the skill, but the models? -___-" Becoming a model isn't really that hard nowadays LOL.
I beg for Malaysian photographers to wake up and take photos that screams humanity, emotions, life, corruption and love. Pretty faces can wait.
Eh eh, okayyy. Nobody wants to read my craps. This is India, no words, just pictures ;
greedy man. lazy but demanding.
sympathy behind syndicate
"i used to be a manager, but look at me now.."
if only they had been there, they'll understand
man with laws
sleeping beautyDon't just look at the pictures, instead, try to comprehend the pictures. The photos really speak a thousand words. And they're all taken here in India, Incredible India.
p/s : These brilliant photos and captions are courtesy of Fairuz Shah who's willing to share his work here in my blog. Thank you for that.
Read Incredible India part I here
Read Incredible India part II here
Read Incredible India part III here


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Saturday, February 3rd
The Leadenham Players cordially invite you to come and join Robin and his Merry Men on their quest to right the wrongs of the sneaky and sly Sheriff of Nottingham. We ask you to accompany Maid Marion and 'Nurse Nellie Nickerlastic' as they try to keep the innocent babes from the Sheriff's clutches. Witness how the Sheriff plots to do away with the babes and steal their inheritance! Come journey with us to Sherwood Forrest, become one of Robin's band of Merry Men, and find out how our pantomime will end. You're going to love it, oh yes you will!
Our pantomime will be performed on Friday 26thJanuary at 7pm, and Saturday 27thJanuary, at 2:30pm and again at 7pm. Further performances will take place on Friday 2nd February at 7pm, and Saturday 3rd February, with a 2:30pm and 7pm for the final performance this year. There will be refreshments on sale and it is advised to get there about 20 minutes before the performance is due to start.
To obtain single, concession or family tickets please visit The Leadenham Players' website, www.leadenhamplayers.co.uk where you can book online. Alternatively, you can book direct by ringing 07753 579906.
You can turn up on the performances but tickets on the door cannot be guaranteed. Our productions have quite a following, so book early to avoid disappointment!
If you are interested in joining The Leadenham Players – for anything from scenery, to lighting, to choreography, backstage, costumes, props of acting and singing - then why not email your contact details to us through our recently updated website, and we can contact you before auditions commence for 2019 pantomime – usually around the end of August, beginning of September time. We'd love to hear from you and we would make you most welcome.
For tickets visit the website to book online, or ring direct on 07753579906. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Performances on Fri 26th Jan @ 7pm, Saturday 27th Jan @ 2:30pm and 7pm and again the following weekend Fri 2nd Feb @ 7pm and Sat 3rd Feb @ 2:30pm and 7pm.
single child/adult/concession tickets and family tickets available. Great value for money!
Price: £4 per child / concessions + £5.50 per adult
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Leadenham Village Hall
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The event runs from 2:30pm to 4:30pm on the following dates.
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Also just as a bit of added curiosity, why do you oppose guns specifically?
I commend you for not wanting to impose that on US btw, we have been a nation for over 200 years, obviously we did something right.
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Don't become an apathetic liberal.
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I wonder if they have WWII movies where you live. Not just you but everybody and this is not directed at you...but... I found the Diary of Anne Frank terribly boring, but it was required when I was in school to watch. Yes they actually taught us about the evils of governments. While it was painfully boring I am glad I watched it.
If it me you wouldn't get within 100 yards. That wouldn't be an issue.
So if you alls Government decides to crack down, it will be an easy out.


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I've got to get someone to photograph me. Perhaps that sounds vain, but I'm thinking that it might be important.
What got me to thinking that way? Well, when I was walking to my aprtment, I bumped into Sara and Dee. I hadn't seen Sara since some time around the holidays, and it'd been even longer since I'd seen Dee. I think of Sara as a kind of Mrs. Dalloway figure, and Dee as her lover. However, theirs isn't the sort of relationship that lovers or even partners have. As far as I can tell, they're just two people who love and need each other, for better and worse.
Anyway, they both remarked that my face has changed over the last few months. They're not the first people who've told me that. Jay also said it a couple of weeks ago; so did Beth, a prof in my department. As far as I know, Jay and Beth don't know each other, and neither of them knows Sara or Dee. But their comments echoed each others': They all said my face has "softened" and "looks more feminine." I hope they're right. Something seems to have changed, and I hope they all perceived it accurately.
If they're right, I can't help but to wonder whether it has anything to do with the surgery. Of course, Marci didn't operate on my face, but if nothing else, her work has helped me to feel more confident in who I am. Perhaps that's what's showing in my face.
I have another, slightly more scientific explanaton. My change may also have to do with the fact that I no longer have my testicular glands. So, my body has not been producing testosterone and I have not had to take Spironolactone to counter it. I can't help but to think that the fact that there isn't any testosterone to counter or suppress has to be changing something in my body. And, of course, the Premarin I've been taking since I started my transition is probably having more effect on me than it did when I had to neutralize my testosterone.
I'm neither a doctor nor a scientist, so take that explanation for what it's worth. I just hope my friends' and colleagues' observations are accurate.


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Hi everybody,
Hope you all are having a wonderful and creative day.
Life has been pretty crazy lately and I've been toying around with the idea of changing my blog. I've been thinking that I need a blog that more suits my creative projects and process.
So I dove right in. Here is the link to the new blog, Confessions of a Caffeinated Crafter.
I have already begun posting there and I've got a few interesting projects going on. I won't be posting here any longer, so for the followers that I have, please start following my new blog.
Take care and I look forward to hearing from you all,


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Home Owner in Clarksburg
I am looking to hire a hard working, trustworthy, experienced Polish Housekeeper for 3 to 5 days per week in Central NJ (Monmouth County) I am a business owner and a stay at home mom. I am very meticulous about my home. I lead a very busy life and need someone to clean, straightened up and organize different things every day as needed on a regular basis. I would like someone who can be self sufficient and can see things that need to be done without having to be asked, find things that they can clean out: closets, drawers, cabinets, etc so that the house can STAY organized and clean at all time. I also would like this person to take care of all the laundry. Must know enough English to communicate. The job is offered only for a serious individuals (Females ONLY) M-F 10am-3pm. (or Monday, Wednesday and Thursday or Friday) If you are interested, please apply. This would be a long term position. Location: Millstone Township, New Jersey 08510 Responsibilities included: Full House Cleaning, Organizing and Laundry for a very Large busy home.
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May 21, 2013
May 7, 2013
Lotus F1 Manila Speed Show
a.) Mall of Asia Grounds
b, c, d.) Lotus F1 Team
e.) Kim and Joshua playing with the simulators
f.) Spent time with this adorable bad ass cutie, Joshua
g.) Kim and Hershel at the VIP Tent
h.) the MOA Atrium exhibit/simulators
i.) Supermodels/bloggers Terence Lloyd, Mark McMahon and Charlie Sutcliffe interviewing one of the racers
j.) Marlon Stockinger and his super agent, Allan Acosta
k.) Meet & Greet
l.) Marlon Stockinger, Pinoy F1 racer
m.) Kim with super agent, Allan Acosta of Cal Carrie's International Models Philippines
n.) Me with Kimmy
Lotus F1 Manila Speed Show
May 4-6, 2013
Quirino Grandstand, MOA Atrium, MOA Concert Grounds
May 3, 2013
Through the Slipstream
"Why do you go there?"
She paused, dragged her gaze from the horizon towards me and smiled, "Go where?"
There was sadness in her smile but I could see a glint of hope in her eyes.
"There..." I inclined my head, pointing nowhere in particular.
I didn't need to. She already knew.
Her smile widened -more genuine.
"Why do you ask when you already know?"
Easy (Fabian Remix) | Dragonette
Fifteen (Oxford Remix) | Goldroom ft. Chela
Don't Save Me (Cyril Hahn Remix) | HAIM
Antenna | Bonobo
Me & U (VILLAGE Bootleg Remix) | Cassie
Rock the Boat (Salute Remix) | Aaliyah
Move Me | Jhameel x DWNTWN x Giraffage
Summertime Sadness (Ryan Hemsworth Remix) | Lana Del Rey
Constant Conversation (St. Lucia Remix) | Passion Pit
Make A Move | Sweater Beats
May I Walk With You | Star Slinger
Let's Go Somewhere | Armeria
Cora Pearl | Big Voyage
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April 14, 2013
my new baby.
half beagle, half shitzu
half beagle, half shitzu
4 months old
thank you nj and eunice!
>> Titus
>> Titus and Liempo
>> me and Titus
>> Titus and Liempo
>> me and Titus
March 30, 2013
Music Blowout
Glastonbury's line up will make your head scream. They definitely will cater to everyone's taste this year. Check if your personal faves are include. I could name a bunch of mine from the first 2 stages alone!
Head on to their site for more information.
And for my fellow music lovers living in the PI, Karpos Multimedia Inc. is giving us the first ever WANDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Check out the line up of international and local acts that'll surely make you want to go!
What do you guys think of the line ups of these 2 festivals? Hit me up on the comments below!
March 19, 2013
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Jumping on this band wagon. You know the drill!
March 2, 2013
The Long Overdue I'm Still Alive Post
How's it been, guys?
I know. I know. You don't have to say it. And I won't make any excuses this time. But I just want to let you all know that I am still alive... and well!
Lot's of things I'm planning for this year and the next, and I can't wait to share all of them to you. But of course, I'm keeping it quiet for a while. But please pray for me. Please pray for God's leading in my life right now. As well as, prayers for my family too! I will be keeping you all in mine.
Hope all is well!
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The First Half Mile
I had my son snap this picture with my camera phone on Sunday.
It might look like nothing much. Just me, making spaghetti.
But I felt the need to save this moment for posterity.
Because maybe half an hour prior to making the spaghetti, I finished running half a mile. All at once, not broken up with walking. In all, I went two miles that evening, including the half mile run and about a quarter mile of sprinting in spurts.
Half a mile is a big deal to me. In January, I could just barely walk half a mile. The idea of running at all (even at the barely-faster-than-a-walk pace I run at) was ludicrous. And this week, on Sunday, I'll go a little further. Maybe three-quarters of a mile? Maybe just one more one-ninth of a mile lap. I don't know.
I do know that running a half a mile felt like some kind of epic body vs. mind battle. And that I spent the last half unsure if I could make it. And that I was still grinning like a fool as I made dinner for my kids when I got home.
Someday a half mile will not feel like such an accomplishment. And maybe that me vs. me battle will be reserved for three miles, or five, or ten. Or a marathon. But this is a milestone, too, and I'm totally owning it.
I also know that in the last 10 months, I've gone from my treadmill shutting me down 10 minutes into a 2.5 mph walk to being able to run for half a mile. I've gone from not being able to do a single assisted pullup to doing 3 sets of 10. I'm stronger and fitter. And I still weigh the same as I did in January, nearly to the ounce.
I'll be 40 on October 28. I'm going to run a mile that day. It's my birthday present to myself. Stay tuned!
Fab@54 permalinkOctober 4, 2011 12:55 pm
YAY Shaunta!! You Go Girl.
As someone who – because of physical problems- is still in your past predicament (can hardly manage a 2-block brisk walk) I admire your accomplishment! Weight be damned, who cares. You are fitter than a short time ago and motivated to be more so. That's great! Keep us posted on your progress. Be proud!
Fab@54 permalinkOctober 4, 2011 5:59 pm
And by the way… we both have the same stove. Do you love it? I love mine…..
SherryH permalinkOctober 4, 2011 8:23 pm
Woo hoo! That is so awesome – congrats on your milestone. (And congrats on having enough energy after your run to come home and make dinner. Yet another sign of improving physical endurance.)
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It is with great sadness that I got a phone call today informing me that my Uncle Walter Frey had passed away, at the age of 73 from a brain annurism. For people who read this website I have made mention of him in previous entrys.
Walter was a special man and I feel very sad for his wife Myrna and kids and grandkids today at having to cope with the loss of his incredible presence in their family. We will all miss him. Nobody could ever take his place.
He was so typical of many of the people in this hobby in the 1970's, very intelligent with an innate ability to grasp things almost instantly. He excelled in all elements of his life, and even in his rerirement remained very fervent about enjoying a good life. He could enjoy a good drink or a good book alike. I remember when we visited together and he came out to see my observatory. He had a profound influence on my life, we would exchange letters, and he was my mentor into this hobby and other elements of my life. In reflecting on it today, I am amazed at his influence on so many of us. Because of our geographical seperation we didn't see each other often enough but what we lacked was made up for by the quality of the time that we did get to know each other. I will never spend a lonely evening under the stars again without thinking about him.
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