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CMLL (FRI) 01/25/2013 Arena Mexico [CMLL, Yahoo! Deportes]
1) Astral, Bam Bam, Último Dragoncito b Mercurio, Pequeño
Nitro Universo, Pequeño Olímpico
2) Diamante, Fuego, Tritón b Raziel, Sangre Azteca, Virus
Tecnicos took 1/3, Triton beat Fuego.
3) Estrellita, Luna Mágica, Silueta DQ Amapola, Princesa Blanca, Princesa Sugheit
Straight falls, with the rudas getting DQed for excessive violence and shoving the ref in the second.
4) Ephesto, Mephisto, Namajague b Guerrero Maya Jr., Rey Cometa, Stuka Jr.
Namajague and Stuka continued to rip at each other's masks. Mephisto surprised Maya with a Devil's Wings for the win.
5) Mr. Niebla b Atlantis [lightning]
Monito and Zacarias fought. Niebla used a ref distraction to foul Atlantis for the win.
6) Mr. Águila, Psicosis, Volador Jr. b La Sombra, Máscara Dorada, Titán
Rudos took 1/3.
Thunder – he's back to that name now, CMLL is disorganized – appeared before the crowd this week. He's using the obvious choice of AC/DC's Thunderstruck as his music. He's headed to Arena Coliseo Guadalajara on 02/05. It sounded like he was announced for next Friday's Arena Mexico card last night, but he's not on the lineup.
Rob has highlights of 05/25/12 CMLL.
Vive Lo Hoy interviews Samuray del Sol about his career.
Hijo del Santo and others took part in cutting the ribbon for a new restaurant in Los Angeles, as part of promotion for an FMLL show today. (FMLL still hasn't changed the poster that has 40 different guys on it, so no idea who's
Porra Fresa previews Monday's Puebla card.
La Parka met with kids from the La Magia de un Deseo foundation.
Proyeccion Luchistica interviews Chik Tormenta.
DJ Spectro has the second part of his bio of Valente Perez.
Part 2 of the Psicosis/Daga webchat.
A big Oficial fan celebrating their win.
CMLL (FRI) 02/01/2013 Arena Mexico
1) Sensei & Soberano Jr. vs Camorra & Guerrero Negro Jr.
2) Fuego, Hombre Bala Jr., Super Halcón Jr. vs Arkángel de la Muerte, Nitro, Skándalo
3) Dark Angel, Estrellita, Marcela vs Amapola, Princesa Blanca, Princesa Sugheit
4) La Sombra vs La Máscara, Titán, Hijo del Fantasma, Rey Cometa, Delta, Stuka Jr., Sagrado, Averno, Euforia, Dragón Rojo Jr., Mr. Águila, Pólvora, Namajague, Felino, Tiger [Reyes del Aire,semifinal]
5) Máximo, Rush, Shocker vs Mephisto, Terrible, Último Guerrero
CMLL said this is the first phase of the Reyes del Aire; we're assuming that to mean it's two weeks of ciberneticos and a final. (CMLL has enough people to do 3 or 4 weeks, but they probably aren't.) The largest ever field for this tournament means top guys who were kept out of this are back: Sombra hasn't been in this tournament since 2008 and Volador, who figures to be in next week's group, hasn't been in since 2009. That kind of seems like the most likely final, though I think Titan has a decent shot. We can probably pencil in Namajague & Stuka as the double elimination.
Best guess at next week's 16
Tecnicos: Mascara Dorada, Angel de Oro, Valiente, Guerrero Maya Jr., Triton, Fuego, Hombre Bala Jr.
Rudos: Volador, Mephisto, Niebla Roja, Rey Escorpion, Puma King, Psicosis, Raziel, Cancerbero
The big question: will Mistico be healthy enough to compete? He'd be the very obvious favorite if he had two working shoulders.
Amapola/Estrellita feud has gone on so long with no title match or other end in sight. A hair match at Dos Leyendas seems reasonable to me now, they have to be stretching this out for some reason.
PdM (SUN) 02/03/2013 Arena Zapata
1) ? vs ??
2) Henry & Konkreto vs Ek Balam & Súper Colt
3) Violento Jack vs Aeroboy [PdM EXTREMO]
4) Fly Metalik, Impulso, Terremoto vs Celestial, Cósmico, Talisman
5) Máscara Año 2000 Jr. & Ricky Marvin vs el Hijo del Perro Aguayo & Psicosis
A Perros del Mal show. Ricky Marvin's getting around.


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Genre: Action Adventure
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlet Johanson, Jeremy Renner and many more!
Rating: PG 13
My Rating: Two thumbs up
What a ride this movie is! Man. If you are into special effects, you've gotta go just for that. But besides all the crazy crazy movie making things, there's character development and heart warming bits too. Back stories galore and may surprises. I loved that. I love all these characters so much.
But Loki was missing. I think there was some issue about that though I never read the article. So that was sad.
But I love Hawkeye and am firmly in the camp that he needs his own movie!
|The cool one.
Backing up a bit here, let me just say that the plots of these movies pretty much go over my head. It's like you don't really need to know what's going on.. you just watch!
I think it begins when Tony Stark and Dr. Banner decide to build an artificial intelligence being. And suddenly, this entity takes over and turns... while I wouldn't say bad... he just has some really crazy ideas. And they can't control him. His name is Ultron. And he's pretty scary. But then when he tries to get himself a real body, he's interrupted and the intelligence of Tony Stark's computer program ends up in his head instead? I think. Anyway, so now we have two Data sort of creatures running around. A bad one and good one.
|The bad one.
|The good one.
And the bad one decides to destroy the city and a most spectacular way and of course the Avengers have to save everyone. And it gets pretty intense!
Oh, and did I mention all the funny one liners? I think I missed half of them though and need to re-see the movie to catch them all.
|The missing one!
Anyway, fun fun movie!
Here's the trailer:

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This post marks the return of Random Madness here on AAA. I had some inspiration recently.
Windows XP has been around for a long time. I was just reading on Joystiq the other day in an article where it was said that it is in fact ten years old as of last month. After so many years of using Windows XP myself, I recently made the jump to using another version of Windows. On the laptop I acquired recently, I have installed on it Windows Vista. True, it's not the latest Windows, or the best. Some call it the black sheep in the family.
Anyway, I had read about a feature that was first introduced in Vista that obviously wasn't in any previous Windows that we know of: User Account Control, or UAC. Basically it ensures that programs run only when you want them to and that any sort of malware that attacks your system doesn't have full control over what goes on, even if you're running an administrator account.
Now the gamer in me instantly thought of something else when I read that acronym. The UAC is instrumental in the storyline of the Doom series. It stands for Union Aerospace Corporation. Now while the UAC's background was only really expanded upon in Doom 3, it existed all ready in the original games in the early-mid 90's.
Now knowing my inquisitive mind like I do, my thoughts started to wander if there was some sort of link or is it just coincidence? This wouldn't be the only time there was a possible link between id Software's Doom and Microsoft. More than a decade and a half ago, Bill Gates promoted Windows 95 by superimposing himself in to Doom and blasting some zombies. Doom was originally programmed to work in MS-DOS when released in 1993, but was still massively popular even years later.
Maybe this UAC feature was an homage of sorts to Doom. Windows UAC tries to limit malware attacks, much like Doom's UAC tried in all Doom games to date to prevent the demonic invasion from hell – ultimately (get it? The Ultimate Doom?) it failed every time.
But seriously, don't quote me on this. It's all rubbish. Interesting to think of, though.


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Finding Bathroom Tiles
Sandy Bathroom Tiles?
Today I was set with the task to find bathroom tiles for my home. At this point questions started to race through my mind. What colour? What style? How many tiles would I need? And that's when it hit me. Is this what interior designers, builders, customers go through day in day out to find their perfect tile. I naively thought it was a simple process. How wrong I was. When picking tiles you need to be 100% sure what you want. Do you want a feature wall? All the room tiled? What colour? These are the questions you need to know all the answers too. Visit a showroom or speak to our helpdesk and they will be able to help you find the answers.
Many businesses offer the "dream bathroom" but how do they know what I want from a bathroom? Surely that's the most important thing, what I want. I started by searching possible designs. This gave me an idea what I wanted. Over the years the "typical" bathroom has been blue or white to mix in with the theme of water. This to me is old news. There are many other designs that offer me the "dream bathroom". The new bathroom for me is sand. This stays with the beach/Maritain theme whilst offering a relaxing feel as soon as you walk in. That's what is important. To me a bathroom is somewhere I can have a hot bubble bath after a hard days work. Somewhere I can relax and escape life for an hour.
The cool colour of beige is neutral which straight away makes me want to relax. This is why it is almost an essential colour for a bathroom. Light colours seem to be the latest craze so adding white decorative features with this beige will create a peaceful sanctuary to escape. A bathroom with a style like this is something you can really take pride of, to not be embarrassed when someone says "can I use your bathroom".
And here they are. Beige is the new bathroom colour. The travertine effect adds to the sandy theme of beach without the classic blue of the water. A perfect bathroom.
With a colour like this you really can "create something beautiful".
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These days, I try to regulate my corn consumption because of its relatively high glycemic index, since I am striving to have a healthier diet.
But I like corn very much, preferring the white over the yellow kind. I like them also in many ways that it is served and enjoyed. Grilled, boiled/ steamed, and pan-fried and mixed with diced carrot and peas. I like them with food like bulalo (bone marrow soup), sprinkled over roast pork, or in ginataang mais (sticky rice & corn cooked in coconut milk). I even like it when it's fried to a crisp in salt and garlic (kornik).
For corn on the cob, be it grilled or steamed, I am easy to please. I am happy with a dash of salt and white pepper. Other people I know are not satisfied unless their corns are slathered with margarine or butter, sometimes processed cheese spread. Another friend pours condensed milk over his corn. When I was living in Cambodia one vendor sold her corns rolled in "pink salt", which was a mixture of coarse salt and crushed chili peppers–similar to what vendors in Thailand serve with their fresh fruits.
I saw this infographic in a story in The Huffington Post that showed a variety of toppings on corn on the cob according to the continents (except Antarctica). All are interesting, but I got my eye on the African type.


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Image via WikipediaWe had a game called "Arthur goes to the library" that my father gave us. We played it a few times, and it's like a Concentration game. However, honestly every time we play it my daughter doesn't follow the rules of the game, and usually we quit before the game is officially over.
Arthur Goes to the Library Game by Marc Brown
Now I have just seen a new game called "Little Librarian"
Honestly, it doesn't look anything like the way the library I work in functions. Maybe it would be fun for an older kid to play, like a 6-10 year old, but as much as I love library stuff, I am not running to the websites to buy this.
Libraries are a lot more computerized now. So this cute little game really doesn't reflect the modern times. Maybe if it came with a computer I'd be more interested. :-)


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In case you are unfamiliar with Trailnet, we do a lot of the planning and programming centered on helping make the region better for biking and walking. We also advocate for the use of our transit system. We write policy for better streets and crosswalks and the connectivity between it all. We also host a ton of events that "get people moving". Whether it's a group ride art studio tour, or a bike ride to brew pubs, or even a 100 mile "century ride"--we inspire people to get out, live and move. We also like to throw parties associated with the active living culture. We are a progressive community development project.
So yes, I ride my bike or take public transit any time I can. It is a lifestyle thing and a very interesting way to live. It is fun being an active transportationist. I look forward to doing it, and and hell yes it's about being authentic!
Also in my work I find myself surrounded by people much smarter than I; planners, transportation experts, educators, engineers, politicians and advocates. One of these smart people is Jessica Mefford-Miller, Chief of Planning and System Development at St. Louis Metro Transit. We talked not long ago about Metrolink, and how participation was down for 2015. When I asked why, it came as no surprise the demographic most responsible for the downturn was my own; white suburban professional middle class.
Our conversation went on to how there was a general perception of fear that was driving the numbers down--that Metrolink was dangerous and that the lack of perception of personal security was to blame.
I am sorry folks. I simply disagree. Cultural misunderstanding perhaps, but not dangerous. But then I thought of an experience that might have put me into a different mindset; changed my perception of things. Perhaps you will see what I saw...
As I have done a couple times before, I got on the wrong train leaving from Eighth and Pine. The red line and blue line alternate arrivals every 6 minutes. If you get on the red line headed west, instead of the blue line, you have to get off at Debaliviere and wait to get on the blue line that takes you out west instead of up north on the red line. If you have ever ridden the train, this will make sense. Bottom line, I forgot to change trains and found myself in the middle of this story.
It was dark and cold, early February, around 8:00 PM. When I realized what I had done, I immediately got off the train at the Rock Road. If you didn't already know, there are two heated lights at every platform, where, if you are lucky, you can take the edge off while waiting for the train. There was a pretty good sized crowd of people, all African American, mostly young men, women and children.
I am not going to lie. I was a little bit nervous. I was miles away from my home West St. Louis County; the people and the places that I am most familiar. I didn't really have a clue as to where I was or what to expect, other than the conversations around me sounded very loud, angry and yes, intimidating. But I was interested in what was going on around me.
I remember that there was a young woman so very under dressed for as cold as it was, around 16 years old. I was thinking about my own child, how I would have not wanted her to be out in the cold at a train stop like that. She was cold and tough, and was doing her best to get the attention of a guy who was standing under the heated light right next to me. She was vying for his attention and obviously wanting to be close to him for his warmth and a space under the light. Almost fatherly, he let her in, and helped her warm all while she maintained her tough demeanor. I knew she was nearly freezing. The guy was around 30, a solid grill of gold teeth, long braided hair and tough as nails.
We were all kind of miserable lights or not. There was a lady with a small child who everyone made room for without thinking about it. I was in a long wool overcoat with a baseball cap on, about as 50 plus white male Chesterfield as one could get. I was freezing my ass off, sticking out like a sore thumb, not feeling all that comfortable.
And that is when it happened. All of the sudden, the guy with the teeth takes his arms from around the young woman and stands up to me and looks me right in the eyes. What he said changed my life forever. He said: "Yo man! You look just like Peyton Manning".
A silence fell over the entire platform until I processed what I had just heard. Then he grinned real big with those gold teeth and we both started cracking up. The whole crowd broke out in laughter, standing there freezing watching two men from different places goofing on it. After a short while I noticed the whole group inching a little closer to one another, myself included. We were all accepting of what we could all benefit from; being close together.
The train pulled in and off we all went to our destinations. I couldn't stop smiling until I got back to the County. #IrideMetrolink. #Ifyouknowhatimtalkinbout.
The train pulled in and off we all went to our destinations. I couldn't stop smiling until I got back to the County. #IrideMetrolink. #Ifyouknowhatimtalkinbout.


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Friday, October 09, 2009
Skywatch: I See The Moon
11 comments:
- Bibi said...
Last night while we were having dinner on our terrace, I looked across the urban landscape at a well-illuminated building. There's a lot of building going on, and at the end of the building, there seemed to be a large, reddish neon sign. I asked my son, "What's that big sign?" He replied, "That's the moon, mother!" I rushed for my camera...will check the results soon on the big screen!
- 5:32 AM, October 09, 2009
- brattcat said...
Wow, Kim! This is an amazing image!
- 6:49 AM, October 09, 2009
- Maya said...
Great shot! There is something comforting in knowing that I am looking at the same moon all the way over here in Europe that you are looking at there in Seattle. Makes me feel closer to everyone there!
- 7:32 AM, October 09, 2009
- Sharon said...
Beautiful moon shot.
- 9:12 AM, October 09, 2009
- Sylvia K said...
The 'I see the moon' quote brought back memories of my kids saying the same thing! We did have a beautiful moon recently, didn't we? Lovely shot!
Have a great weekend!
- 9:15 AM, October 09, 2009
- Small City Scenes said...
What a sweet little ditty. I used to sing it to my babies. the moon has been glorious lately. I guess that is because we have had such clear skies. lol I used to sing this too:
The man in the moon is a cowboy
Rounding up the stars up above
The man in the moon is a cowboy
And (childs name) is the one that I love.
- 10:14 AM, October 09, 2009
- Greg Dimitriadis said...
Wow, that's a great moon capture. One day I will buy a camera good enough to do this...
- 11:19 AM, October 09, 2009
- Don and Krise said...
Excellent shot Kim. Your story reminds me of our son and the book "Goodnight Moon."
- 11:38 AM, October 09, 2009
- Kim said...
I often think of others far away when I see a moonrise like this and wonder what their perspective on it is. That old song my grandparents loved, "I'll be seeing you. . . I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you..." comes to mind. I was walking out of class Wednesday night and my classmate gasped at a huge very orange-yellow moonrise just above the Cascades, and in between us and that view was the dome of the campus observatory! Very fun. So when I saw a glow in the clouds last night I pulled out the tripod and soon this emerged. I hope to see your red moon shot :-).
Thans BC, I had to wait a bit for this one, once I got the exposure somewhere in the right neighborhood, clouds drifted across and I had to wait. This was just with a 200mm lens and not as crisp as I would love, and I cropped the shot to bring it closer.
Maya, I think that is something sailors in ancient days took comfort in as well: those I care for far away can see this as I see this. When you coming home, girl? We've got to get together when you return. Or should I say "if"!
Sharon, thank you!
Sylvia, yes we did, and Wednesday's seemed more golden honey than last night's. Thanks for visiting!
MB, I hope we'll have the opportunity for you to teach me the tunes to those two. Thanks for sharing the cowboy one. I don't think I've heard that one before and I bet it is lovely sung.
Greg, I keep practicing with what I've got. It's the lens that reaches to get these, and the longest I have is 200mm. One day I will get the exposure and focus much better, but for me the moon is taking lots of practice using the gear I've got. I see folks out shooting with ginormous lenses, some looking like telescopes and I wonder how much better a resolution I could get. It never ends :-). . .
Don, now that's one story I can recite start to finish without turning a page. No cows were harmed while leaping in the taking of this shot, though :-).
Wishing you all a sunny sky weekend!
- 12:34 PM, October 09, 2009
- eileeninmd said...
Wonderful moon shot, thanks for sharing your skywatch.
- 7:56 AM, October 10, 2009
- Noxalio said...
funny, i saw her (him?) too that night ... and snapped a few ... nice ...
- 7:07 AM, October 19, 2009


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Detecting Explosives With Honeybees
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a method for training the common honey bee to detect the explosives used in bombs. Based on knowledge of bee biology, the new techniques could become a leading tool in the fight against the use of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, which are a top killer of American military troops abroad and is an emerging danger for civilians worldwide.
By studying bee behavior and testing and improving on technologies already on the market, Los Alamos scientists developed methods to harness the honey bee's exceptional olfactory sense where the bees' natural reaction to nectar, a proboscis extension reflex (sticking out their tongue), could be used to record an unmistakable response to a scent.
Using Pavlovian training techniques common to bee research, they trained bees to give a positive detection response, via the proboscis extension reflex, when they were exposed to vapors from TNT, C4, TATP explosives and propellants.
According to Tim Haarmann, principal investigator for the Stealthy Insect Sensor Project, the project applies old knowledge to a pressing new problem. Haarmann says, "Scientists have long marveled at the honey bee's phenomenal sense of smell, which rivals that of dogs."
He adds, "But previous attempts to harness and understand this ability were scientifically unproven. With more knowledge, our team thought we could make use of this ability."
The team that Haarmann put together began with research into why bees are such good detectors, going beyond merely demonstrating that bees can be used to identify the presence of explosives. By looking at such attributes as protein expression, the team sought to isolate genetic and physiological differences between those bees with good olfaction and those without.
They also determined how well bees could detect explosives in the presence of potentially interfering agents, such as lotions, motor oil, or insect repellant. In addition, the team studied structural units in the honey bee's antenna and looked for biochemical and molecular mechanisms that could advance their ability to be trained and retain their training for longer periods of time.
Currently supported by a development grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Stealthy Insect Sensor Project is a collaboration of scientists and technicians from the laboratory's Bioscience, Chemistry, and Environmental Protection divisions, including Kirsten McCabe and Robert Wingo.


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as they go up and up.
We're some of the lucky ones because we work at home. During the winter hubby teaches at a college on the west side of Spokane, which is a 35 mile trip one way. So far our gas prices in North Idaho have stayed down ($2.96 at Costco) relative to the rest of the country. About the time they start their seasonal surge upwards, he no longer has to make the long drive. We can exist quite nicely only driving 25 or so miles each week during the summer.
But what of the people who have to drive 10 or 20 miles every day to work if the gas prices go as high as predicted? I can't imagine having a four or five hundred dollar gas bill each month.
I wonder how much jet fuel was burned up getting Mooch to Aspen and flying Obummer around to scarf up more money for his campaign?
Political Realities: President Obama's Energy Policy Has Contributed To Higher Gas Prices
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The patterns I am currently working to sell are the baby overalls I am making for a couple good friends and the mittens I made for my son.
I have the car mittens I posted very early on available for free at my Craftsy store for those of you who prefer pdf patterns to the online versions.
I also have the Finn the Human backpack for toddlers available for a small cost.
I will announce when the mitten and overalls patterns are officially posted and for sale later this month. The mitten pattern will most likely be available before the weekend.
See you tomorrow for Yarn Along!
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Anyway, as I was putting together my mini album, I realized I had enough stuff to do a few more. So, I have 3 kits up for sale in my Etsy shop. The kits are $20 each and come neatly packaged full of papercrafting happiness. This would make a great gift for a papercrafter too!
As you can see, there is a lot of stuff in this kit! There are over 20 pages of decorative paper, pockets, envelopes, transparencies, and cute papers! Vintage buttons, colored twine, felt embellies and more!
Visit my Etsy shop, Crafty Paper Girl for a full description and more photos.


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103 days to go…
Kay Kenyon posted today about the last 35 days until the debut of her newest novel, A Thousand Perfect Things and what she was doing to prepare.
Because she's an experienced author (and an excellent one, to boot), her suggestions definitely give me something to think about. She's clearly months ahead of me, but I'm going to heed her advice.
1)Prepping for a big blog tour….OK, I have a few blog posts set up, but it's nowhere near BIG yet. So I definitely need to work on that.
2)Doing other social media stuff…I'm OK on that, but just OK. I've been planning on trying out the giveaway system on Goodreads, but haven't gotten around to it. And I definitely need to use my FB Author Page more!
3)Getting signings set up…Not so good here. I've got tentative plans to do one in an OKC bookstore (with a friend) but I'm not sure anyone would bother to come see me, especially here in Oklahoma.
4)Making appointments to do stuff…Well, I've got WorldCon, Fencon, and Octopodicon still lined up. I'm definitely planning to do more cons next year, but this one's been kinda lean…
5)Setting up a page on my web-site to share excerpts. Dude! I hadn't even considered that yet. This is why I need to pay attention to more experienced writers like Kay!
I've gotten a request for an ARC from a reviewer I don't know already. I do plan on giving copies to some reviewers I know, but the number of books I'll have to give away is limited, and some are already earmarked for specific reviewers.
The main problem is that I actually don't have any books to send. I don't even know when I'll have books to send.
I do know that they're sending me some uncorrected galleys. I don't know how many, I'm not sure when they'll get here, and I don't know how many…1? 5? I doubt it's a gazillion. I'm told that the best thing to do is to let requests go to my publicist, who will have access to far more copies than I will. But I'm far enough away from publication that I don't have a publicist yet, either…
So be patient, people. I'm really pleased you're interested in reviewing my work!… I just can't give you anything right now. But don't give up on me!


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Plus, we were one busy family unit this past month, so this post is merely a teaser for the highly engaging descriptions of what we actually did -- which are to follow next month. Heh Heh.
Why so busy? Well, in early July, our Rising Daughter started to learn how to play the piano under the guidance of her pal Liam.
Also, Elena also started driving lessons.
So you can see why we've been so occupied. And this doesn't even cover the two weeks we spent in Canada. That is the subject of the next post in August!
For those of you loyal readers who mentioned you enjoyed the blog while I was in Canada -- thanks for reading.


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A ridar vita all'hammam più antico e grande della capitale turca, nella zona di Cibali, è un artista italiano, Angelo Bucarelli. Dopo un anno passato fra Milano ed Istanbul, Bucarelli è quasi pronto a mostrare la sua istallazione, parte della 13° edizione dellaBiennale di Istanbul, che mira a rappresentare la millenaria città turca in una goccia.
L'opea, "Water. Like Tears of Love", prende il proprio nome da un verso del poeta ottomano Tursun Bey, che accompagnò il Sultano Mehmet II alla conquista di Costantinopoli. Ma, soprattutto, esprime la centralità dell'acqua, elemento portante dell'hammam, simbolo di rinascita e – secondo l'artista che vi si reca fin dal 1972- essenza dell'identità di Istanbul.
"Osservando il Bosforo e il Corno D'Oro da un terrazzo di Galata ho pensato a Tursun Bey il quale, entrando per la prima volta a Costantinopoli, era rimasto egualmente esterrefatto dall'abbondanza di acqua nella città", dice Bucarelli.
Il Kucuk Mustafa Pasha Hammam, eretto 500 anni fa (nel 1477) e chiuso negli anni '90 per lavori di restaurazione, gli è subito parso il luogo ideale per l'installazione che verrà esibita al pubblico dal 15 settembre al 13 ottobre di quest'anno. L'organizzazione è dell'istituto italiano di cultura ad Istanbul e la curatrice è Laura Barreca.
Bucarelli si è servito di metallo, vetro e tessuti- alcuni ricamati- integrandoli con la sua vera passione, la fotografia. Il soffitto forato del bagno turco ricrea una struttura a forma di globo, con meridiani di ferro che ricreano l'emisfero Sud, ai quali sono fissai preziosi pendenti di vetro di Murano che rappresentano la calligrafia ottomana. Ai muri, i tradizionali pestamals (gli asciugamani usati nell'hammam), raffigurano undici parole (anche queste con calligrafia ottomana) scelte dall'artista per descrivere l'acqua: "sete, orizzonte, oscurità e luce, profondità, rispetto, specchio, fonte, sudore, clima e veleno". Queste ultime sono concepite da Bucarelli per esser lette nelle 6 lingue parlate, nei secoli, nella capitale: turco, curdo, latino, greco, armeno ed ebraico.
Amidst the Gezi protests Istanbul is hosting a world renowned Italian artist,Angelo Bucarelli, for his site-specific installation at Istanbul's oldest and biggest hammam. Bucarelli aims to convey the city's rich culture and history in a single water drop.
These days, Istanbul is notorious for its protests and protesters after Gezi Park hit the headlines of international media. Many cancelled their vacations, some called off their concerts or shows and a few decided to postpone their business travels. But one artist decided to go ahead with his prearranged plans. World-renowned Italian artist, sculptor and photographer Angelo Bucarelli chose an Ottoman bath in Cibali, a historical neighborhood along the Golden Horn, to showcase his contemporary artwork. And this is where I found him.
Bucarelli has been shuttling between Milano and Istanbul for the past year to assemble his site-specific installation at Istanbul's oldest and largest hammam. The installation is part of the 13th Istanbul Biennial and the artist's aim is to take up the challenge of expressing the unique city in a single water drop. The name of the piece, "Water. Like Tears of Love", was taken from a verse written by Tursun Bey, an Ottoman poet who accompanied Mehmet the Conqueror as the sultan was earning his sobriquet by taking Constantinople.
As curator Laura Barreca says, the exhibition of Angelo Bucarelli, in all its complexity, is a journey through the history, poetry, memory and love, in the temple where the water, the purest of the elements, becomes an expression and a metaphor of renewal.
"Since I first came to Istanbul in 1972" said Bucarelli, "I've understood that the key to the Istanbul's identity is water."
"Looking at the Bosporus and the Golden Horn from a terrace of Galata," he continued, "I have thought of Tursun Bey, who was also struck by the abundance of water in the city when he first entered Constantinople and 'like tears of lovers', he wrote."
Taking the advise made by Alessandra Ricci, an Italian historian from the Koç University's Archeology and History of Art Department, to heart, Bucarelli immediately knew that the 500 year-old hammam was the best venue for his installation. After being shown the deserted hammam, Bucarelli felt like an invisible hand had protected it for 500 years just for the sake of his site-specific installation, which will be held between September 15 and October 13 this year.
The invisible hand
Yavuz Mermerci, current owner of the hammam, is probably the last ring in this chain of invisible hands protecting the hammam. "Mermerci Holding purchased the hammam in 1995 and started an 18 years long restoration work since then so as to prevent a collapse," Mermerci said. He is glad his hammam will be hosting this event.
Actually it was Leyla Alaton, a highly respected businesswoman, philanthropist and member of board of Alarko Holding, who convinced Mermerci to let the event be held at the hammam. Speaking at Palazzo Venezia, an allegiant historical Venetian palace in Istanbul used as the residence of Italian ambassador, Alaton told me about why she supported the installation. She said she got excited when an Italian artist discovered one of the long abandoned jewels of Istanbul and wanted to present it to the world.
Pınar Akalin, the executive director of the exhibit, said the cost of the site-specific installation is around 230.000 euros, most of which is covered by sponsors. Akalin said the installation organized by the Italian Institute of Culture in Istanbul and curated by Laura Barreca will be ready for the opening on Sept. 15, and those interested will have an opportunity to see both the art and the building until Oct. 13.
Italian Ambassador Gianpaolo Scarante, renowned for his efforts to demonstrate the common values shared by Turkish and Italian cultures, worked tirelessly to promote the installation. Scarante said he is working on two more projects, both of which will be permanent artworks that would enrich the city.
Water is the identity of Istanbul
Continuing his research on concepts of identity, Bucarelli discovered in water the essence of Byzantium/Constantinople/Istanbul's identity and choose it as the mode to reflect his art. "My work inquires about the complex world of identity and primordial human instinct of communication," said Bucarelli. "Isolating words, I try to enter the difficult space of meanings and experience. In this new challenge, I would like to stimulate the observer to open his mind to a personal simple and deep perception of encountering a different culture and make it his own."
As location, Bucarelli chose Cibali, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Istanbul and an old hammam, the epicenter and the symbol of social civilization, where water is protagonist. The Kucuk Mustafa Pasha Hammam is a beautiful complex — closed in the 1990s and subject of a meticulous restoration project — built in 1477 during the reign of Mehmet the Conqueror, 24 years after the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul.
"The ancient bath known as Kucuk Mustafa Pasha Hammam is near the shore of the Golden Horn below the Fourth Hill. This is one of the oldest and grandest hammams in the city, founded before 1512 by Koca Mustafa Pasha, grand vizier under Beyazit II" the American historian John Freely tells of the hammam in his famous book, A History of Ottoman Architecture. But in fact the hammam is founded by Kara Mustafa Pasha, nicknamed as "Kucuk or little" so as to prevent confusion with Koca Mustafa, who also lived in the same era.
Bucarelli involved the local community and handicrafts to expand the role of his art. As is usual for him, the work utilizes different materials such as iron, glass, as well as fabrics and embroidery, integrating them all with photography, which is his passion. The light that penetrates the hammam from the circled openings of the dome gives rise to bright lively colors.
Rain of glass words
A part of the installation, named "Rain of Glass Words," recreates the form of a large globe with the dome as northern hemisphere and iron meridians forming the southern hemisphere, from which hang, like drops of water, precious Murano glass sculptures that duplicate Ottoman calligraphy.
On the walls, the traditional horizontally striped Turkish towels, or pestamals, become woven tapestries that bring eleven words again in Ottoman calligraphy in gold, chosen by the artist to describe water: Thirst, horizon, dark and light, depth, respect, mirror, spring, sweat, weather and poison. Bucarelli uses the written text in its dual symbolic and evocative essence, with the aim to give back the semiotic sense of poetry and the visual purity. Those pestamals will remind one of the usual hammam items but at the same time the calligraphy will recall mosque decorations.
In the quest to reflect the city's identity, Bucarelli wanted those eleven words to be read in six languages spoken in this city throughout the history, among which were Turkish, Kurdish, Latin, Greek, Armenian and Hebrew. This is to indicate one should refer to more than one nationality, language or culture so as to understand Istanbul's rich and complex identity.


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In the 1800s, a Choctaw girl becomes friends with a slave boy from a plantation across the great river, and when she learns that his family is in trouble, she helps them cross to freedom
The red sash
A young Native American boy waits for his father's return while he discovers what life is like at a busy fur trading post, until he must make a decision on his own as an unexpected storm appears on the lake
A biography of the Shoshone girl, Sacagawea, from age eleven when she was kidnapped by the Hitdatsa to the end of her journey with Lewis and Clark, plus speculation about her later life
This is the feast
A heartwarming first Thanksgiving story depicts the celebration of friendship between the Pilgrims and their neighbors, the Indians
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Spending his childhood summers on Campobello Island, young Franklin Delano Roosevelt learns how to canoe from Tomah Joseph, a respected fishing and canoe guide, basketmaker and canoe-builder, and former chief of his tribe, who also teaches Franklin about the Passamaquoddy culture
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While drawing pictures of the animals she sees on her trip to Australia, a young girl named Ally meets Pauline, an Aborigine woman and fellow artist, from whom Ally learns that art is not always created with just paper and paints, and that mistakes are actually happy accidents
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Offers a look into the life of Matthew Henson, from his humble birth to his crucial role in the discovery of the North Pole
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Day after day in the frozen north, a young Inuit girl catches brightly-colored objects while ice fishing and uses them to decorate her igloo, until the ice begins to melt and she drops in a gift of her own before leaving for the season
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Texas Tradition
If you live in the state of Texas and you have small children there is one thing you look forward to every Spring - Bluebonnet pictures! On any given day you will find tons of families with their children posed for pictures in a sea of blue on the side of the highway, in a meadow or in a park. Our family is no exception. I have been taking bluebonnet pictures since Jonah was born and this year I stepped out from behind the camera lens and let my sweet friend Narci, who is a great photographer, capture some cute shots of Jonah and Meredith and as always she did not disappoint!


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There was news last night that Newcastle would go in with a third bid for Blackburn Rovers center-back and captain Grant Hanley – and hopefully the Magpies can be third time lucky this time and get the bid accepted.
Newcastle have had bids of £3.5M and £4.5M rejected so far by the Lancashire club and yes – the Magpies will go back in with a bid £1M more than the last one at £5.5M, according to several reports yesterday.
Grant Hanley – keen to join Newcastle
And further news this morning that Grant seems to be rather keen to join Rafa's revolution on Tyneside and he will now seek talks with manager Owen Coyle, after Rovers have flatly rejected the two bids from Benitez for his services.
Hanley is reported to be watching events rather closely and it seems a pity we couldn't have signed him earlier this week and had him join the first team squad in County Kildare in Ireland.
But Blackburn Rovers want to hold out for as much money as they can for their highly-rated Scottish captain.
But that could also be dangerous with Rafa Benitez having other center-back targets already lined up that he could turn to and give up on Hanley.
And that's probably what Grant is concerned about, with reports the 23 times capped Scottish International is keen to join Rafa on Tyneside.
We may even hear something on this potential deal today, with Newcastle keen to end the impasse and get Hanley on Tyneside.
Not only is the 24 year-old a very good player with massive Championship experience, but he also has great leaderships skills – something that's been in short supply in the Newcastle squad over the last few years.
This is the first deal that seems to being held up as the other five deals seems to have gone fairly smoothly, as far as we can tell.
Newcastle have already signed Matz Sels, Dwight Gayle, Matt Ritchie (a team-mate of Hanley's on the Scotland side), Jesus Gamez and Isaac Hayden in the last two weeks for a gross amount of about £30M.
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Rafa's not around to get Charnley by the throat so I guess he's showing Ashley what a clever little dumpling he is by playing tight wad.
Rafa needs to get on the phone and threaten him with entering him in the next bull run!
Get a move on Charnley, just do as you're told and get Hanley in, pronto!


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So how, when you're 26, do you meet new friends? People you can connect to, have something in common with, share life's adventures? Last year I enrolled in a sewing class at my local college in the hope of meeting a few fellow creative people. No such luck. At work I have a laugh with lots of funny ladies, but no-one I would ever meet outside working hours.
I've met some awesome gals thanks to this little blog. People I really think I could be good friends with. And often I feel a teeny pang of jealousy when I see some of you getting together, meeting for coffee. That's what the New Year can do. It can make you think about what you'd like to change in your life, make more of an effort with or maybe what you're missing.
Last night B and I watched I Love You, Man. It was pretty funny and followed the premise of a 30 something guy who realises he had no real friends when he was faced with the problem of choosing his best man. So he sets about finding some. Ok, so it was all done in a very movie-land way, but it got me thinking.
A couple of years ago I cut a few "friends" out of my life. Ever done that? Man, it's hard. These were girls who I'd hung around with since senior school but as we all changed and moved on the realisation of how I shared nothing with these girls dawned on me. In fact, in many ways, these were the type of people I now avoid. And so I didn't invite them to our wedding. That'll do it for you. Sever the ties. And you know what? I feel so much better for it. Now my friends are all super duper people. Ones I love spending time with. But I just wish one of them lived in my town.
I think the best blogs are those that are honest and share their feelings. And this topic is one I've been thinking about a lot of the last few days. Still. I'm sorry if this post has bummed you out. It kinda has me.


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New managers take helm of Blantyre: Historic Lenox resort purchased for $4.6 million
LENOX — Blantyre, the boutique resort and a home away from home for celebrities, is under new management following its $4.6 million purchase by a California investment group.
Blantyre Ventures LLC closed on the deal in June.
Hay Creek Hotels, a management company based in Exeter, N.H., is now operating Blantyre, built in 1902. The company says it seeks to maintain luxury standards established during 32 years of ownership by Jo Ann Fitzpatrick Brown under Fitzpatrick Holdings LLC.
The Select Board has approved transfer of the resort's all-alcohol hotel license to Blantyre Ventures, Hay Creek and their local accounting and human resources manager, Erina Blaisdell of Lee, a Berkshires native. Annabel Sattler continues as general manager of the property.
The license conveyed to the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission in Boston for final approval covers all indoor and outdoor public areas of the 23-unit resort, Carriage House and guest cottages, including the spa and pool areas and lawns.
"The new owners have told me they intend to keep Blantyre in its current state," said attorney Matthew Mozian of Campoli, Monteleone & Mozian, representing Blantyre Ventures.
About 70 full- and part-time former Fitzpatrick employees have been retained, he said.
"There's going to be a lot of continuity," Mozian stated, with the exception of bringing in the Hay Creek company for day-to-day management of the property.
"I'm really glad somebody has come along to keep it going and keep the quality up," said Selectman Channing Gibson.
Current posted rates at Blantyre range from $705 to $1,495 per night, plus state and local taxes and an 18 percent household fee, as well as gratuities.
In addition to approving the liquor license transfer, the Select Board voted to endorse the Hay Creek management agreement.
Hay Creek, with 17 resorts in its portfolio, mostly on or near the East Coast, was brought in by the new owners to manage food, beverage and the hotel operations, Mozian said.
The company manages hotels such as The Orchards in Williamstown, The Breakwater Inn & Spa in Kennebunkport, Maine, The Exeter Inn and The Canandaigua Finger Lakes Resort, under construction in upstate New York.
Hay Creek also managed the Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort for a local ownership team from mid-2015 until the historic property near Blantyre was purchased by Hyatt Hotels/Miraval, which has embarked on a two-year, $60 million renovation and expansion project. Hyatt/Miraval completed its acquisition of Cranwell last January for $22 million.
The Cranwell expansion adds 43 rooms to the current 105, along with a new spa, fitness center and related wellness amenities. Existing facilities are also to be upgraded and renovated.
Blantyre Hotel Ventures paid $4.6 million for the property and took out a $4 million mortgage with Berkshire Bank, according to Middle Berkshire Registry of Deeds documents.
But the actual total approached $7 million for 94 acres, inclusive of furnishings and equipment, according to attorney Judith C. Knight, who managed Fitzpatrick Holdings. Fitzpatrick Brown fell ill early in 2015 and died in January 2016.
"We see Blantyre as a real jewel that sort of needs to be more exposed to the world," said Wayne Levenfeld of Belmont, Calif., a partner of Pacific Valley Investors (PVI) Hotel Group, the parent company of Blantyre Hotel Ventures.
"We think that what it does, it does great," he told The Eagle in late June. "It's a beautiful piece of land in a wonderful area. It just needs to be exposed to more people."
In addition to the Main House, a red-brick Tudor mansion modeled on a home in the town of Blantyre, Scotland, there's a 14-room carriage house and four private cottages built starting in the 1980s.
"Like every property, it needs some capital and we intend to put capital in it," Levenfeld added. "We don't intend to change the nature of it. We want to polish the jewel, expose it to more people and run it well."
Contact correspondent Clarence Fanto at firstname.lastname@example.com or 413-637-2551.
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Cavuto Completely Loses it on Michele Bachmann
There's something morbidly delightful about seeing right wingers eating their own. It brings to mind snake cults like Set, with the snake consuming itself with its tail in its mouth. or Paul Krendler being fed his own brains by Hannibal Lecter. And, to paraphrase the inimitable Egberto Willies, when you've lost Fox "News", you done lost middle 'Murrica.
Mind you, now, this is Neil Cavuto we're talking about here, not some deer-in-the-headlights "liberal" wondering what the fuck he's doing on a Fox sound stage. This isn't Shep Smith or Alan Colmes or The Five's Bob Beckel. This is the creator, says Jon Stewart, of "the Cavuto Mark", the punctuation mark that isn't quite a question mark but nonetheless finds itself shat out the end of an irresponsible inquiry like an interrupted dog turd.
In other words, kiddies, we're not talking about some fire-breathing liberal like Rachel Maddow here.
So, it was with particular glee to be treated to the sight yesterday of Cavuto verbally body slam Michele Bachmann (R-Land of 1000 Lakes and the 1000 Yard Stare) back onto the lame couch from which she'd valiantly tried to struggle. It was all about Jon Boehner's hare-brained scheme to take the President to court over, get this, exercising his presidential prerogative to issue Executive Orders.
You know, those little memos the President sometimes issues, like the 381 President Reagan issued between 1981-1989 and the 291 by Bush II. In fact, the current Chief Executive has handed down fewer Executive Orders than any president in our lifetimes, or 168 in his first five and a half years in office. To put that in more concrete terms, President Reagan created an Executive Order about once a week, whereas President Obama averages an Executive Order about once every 11 days.
Not exactly the kind of unilateral decision-making process one would come to expect from a Banana Republic strong man the Republicans have been trying to paint him as since 2009 (Like the one FDR was when he'd issued 3522 during his 12 years in office).
Undeterred, the House Speaker will sally forth with his lawsuit and he'll, uh, let us know exactly which laws the President has broken. Yeah, there's that pesky little matter first. The Republican House leadership is absolutely convinced Mr. Obama has violated the Constitution somehow. We know it in our guts. We just don't know precisely how he'd done it. But a lawsuit feels right.
Into the fray sails Michele Bachmann, fully expecting to be lobbed one helpful underhanded softball after another by Neil Cavuto and instead found herself the target of a batting practice pitching machine set to 200 mph.
Cavuto started out by asking Bachmann what the GOP is thinking in taking the president to court for exercising his presidential prerogatives when there were so many bigger things in this country to fix (Obviously, repealing ObamaCare was on the tip of his tongue but he chose not to go there). Bachmann began her usual blathering, conflating this with that, looking like a frustrated circus chimp trying to pound a square peg into a round hole in a laboratory.
By the end of this four minute segment, Cavuto was so exasperated with Bachmann, he was practically screaming like a banshee with its tit caught in a wringer and said twice, "ROME IS BURNING."
Which, of course, it is.
Cavuto didn't go as far as claiming this was a partisan exercise, some substitute for leadership by way of Republican Kabuki Theater just before an unusually important midterm in which the President's entire agenda both foreign and domestic is on the line and non-Nate Silvers have been unctuously and confidently prognosticating for months the GOP will take both chambers despite a 7% Congressional approval rating.
Poor Michele the Merciless didn't know what hit her and Cavuto laid into her with one body and head shot after another, not letting Bachmann finish her typically vapid talking points. Even better, it was delivered with a viciousness you'll never see from the ladylike Ms. Maddow or the more measured and methodical Lawrence O'Donnell.
This was Fox "News", since 1996 the cheerleader for the GOP. And now poor pompom-waving bastards like Neil Cavuto has to deal with the teabagger Frankensteins they largely help create now that they're staggering into the Arctic wasteland and dragging America with them. By the end of the segment, this was essentially what we were seeing:


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This was a question asked by Mr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, the congress spokesman in response to Amit Shah's allegation that CBI had fabricated charges against him.
"Do you think CBI is full of bunch of fools who will risk their entire career by making false allegations, non-existing allegations which are going to be examined by the Supreme Court?"
While in this particular case, CBI may or may not have acted like fools, but otherwise................................... they are not called the 'Cases Burial Institution' for no reason. Have they ever been able to convict anybody who is a somebody?
Wait and watch this case drag for years and finally Mr Shah getting acquitted.


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Andddd the 2008 Yankee season is (more or less) underway with the completion of the first exhibition game. A win, albeit against a college team and not a drubbing like the Red Sox shoveled on their collegiate counterparts (classy guys), is a win.
Phil Hughes is going to be better than Joba and IPK. Consider it set in stone. His mental composure and pure stuff combined with his mental capacity for the game make me almost too excited to type two-handed.
Igawa - in hindsight - was not worth 46 million dollars. Luckily hindsight has shown me that gem of a realization. I might trade a piece of broccoli for him. Consider this; I like broccoli because it has a lot of potential for a vegetable but doesn't taste all that great and takes a long time to really appreciate. Igawa may or may not be worth a piece of brocolli.


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Michael J. New at NRO:
Today the House of Representatives will likely be voting on H.R. 3, the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act, sponsored by Reps. Chris Smith (R., N.J.) and Dan Lipinski (D., Ill.). This bill would permanently prohibit the funding of abortion in any federal program. Specifically it would make pro-life riders like the Hyde Amendment permanent law. Furthermore, it would also permanently ban taxpayer-funded abortions in the District of Columbia. Even though the Hyde Amendment passes every year, it is always possible a partisan shift in Congress could jeopardize its passage. The enactment of H.R. 3 would make the funding restrictions included in the Hyde Amendment permanent....
....Regardless of the outcome of today's vote, pro-lifers should take heart. In the aftermath of the 1994 election, Congress never even voted on defunding Planned Parenthood. This year, there was already a concerted effort to remove Planned Parenthood funding from the remainder of the FY 2011 budget. The ban on taxpayer-funded abortions in the District of Columbia was reinstated. Now Congress is voting on a bill that would effectively make the Hyde Amendment permanent. Indeed, the increased attention that this Congress is giving to sanctity-of-life issues is evidence of the increased popularity and influence of the pro-life movement.
And the good news is.... It passed the House 251 to 175.


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Anthracnose is a general term that covers several different diseases caused by different species of fungi.
Many of these diseases develop in the spring and may have similar leaf symptoms, but the common thread to all anthracnose diseases is the fact that the causal fungi produce similar, cup-like fruiting structures called acervuli. These fungi also are host-specific, meaning the fungus which causes anthracnose on maple will not cause injury to black walnut or other ornamental plants.
Anthracnose may occur on many different plants that grow in the Rogue Valley. Some of the most important trees that may be severely impacted are dogwoods, both native and Eastern varieties, sycamore trees and several maples, including Japanese maples. The fungus is not limited to shade trees, however. Turf grasses and food crops such as tomatoes and beans are also affected. Although the invading fungus may be different, the results can be quite similar.
Symptoms of anthracnose vary considerably. Certain anthracnose diseases result in branch dieback and extensive blighting of leaves, while others cause small circular lesions on the leaves and fruit. Anthracnose diseases may result in premature defoliation. Often damage to the trees appears severe; however, these diseases rarely kill trees directly. In fact, shade trees in vigorous condition may recover from anthracnose infections if cultural guidelines are followed that inhibit growth of the fungus.
Its effects are most noticeable on tall shade trees like Modesto ash in spring. Often the infected trees' first flush of leaves is destroyed, followed by a new burst of growth at the branch tips. If the weather has warmed and dried by this time, the new leaves fully expand and present a halo-effect look to the tree, with just the outermost branches bearing foliage. One can see this quite a bit in older eastside Medford neighborhoods.
Dogwoods show slightly different symptoms. Leaf symptoms develop first in the lower crown and progress up the tree. Symptoms include tan spots that develop purple rims. Leaves also may have necrotic veins and leaf margins, and large necrotic blotches. In some cases shot holes appear. Leaves may appear to be scorched, as if they had dried out. Direct infection of shoots, resulting in tiny cankers, may occur on Cornus florida during spring and fall. Girdling cankers typically develop at leaf nodes, causing twig dieback. On both hosts, twig dieback is most common in the lower crown following years of extensive spring or fall leaf blighting. As a result of twig dieback, succulent shoots proliferate on the lower trunk and main branches of affected trees. These branches are very prone to infections, which may progress into the main stem. Bracts, often mistaken as flowers, may become spotted or blighted if rainy conditions prevail during flowering.
Trees receiving good care will be better able to withstand anthracnose during years in which the disease is favored by weather conditions. Long, cool, moist periods, which are typical here, are perfect for growth and spread of these fungi. Maintain the health of plants by watering during periods of drought in summer. Mulching trees can help to reduce watering needs as well as protect trunks from mechanical injury. Avoid overhead watering to minimize the chance for leaf infections. Improve air circulation around trees to help dry foliage and reduce infection.
Effective control is possible only if the disease is detected before extensive dieback occurs. Prune and dispose of diseased twigs and branches to reduce potential sources of infection and improve tree appearance. Raking up fallen leaves may be of some benefit. Remove succulent branches as they form to prevent trunk canker formation. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers, which stimulate succulent branching. Applying a balanced, organic fertilizer in early spring may bolster trees that are lacking in vigor.
Fungicides may be used to supplement a cultural control program on severely infected specimens. Applications of chlorothalonil or mancozeb will protect against leaf infections. Apply 3 or 4 sprays during leaf expansion in the spring, at 10- to 14-day intervals. If conditions are favorable for disease development later in the growing season, additional fungicide applications may be beneficial.
As we head into another possibly wet spring, observe your susceptible trees for early signs of anthracnose. Caught early, this disease may be limited to minimal damage to your valuable plants.
Stan Mapolski, aka The Rogue Gardener, can be heard from 9-10 a.m. Saturday mornings on KMED 1440 AM and seen in periodic gardening segments for KTVL Channel 10 News. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Take steps to control encroaching fungi disease
Anthracnose is a general term that covers several different diseases caused by different species of fungi.


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Friday, May 23, 2008
Pediatrician update
Well, yesterday, first of all, I put my shoes on all by myself! Yay!!
Today I went to the pediatrician and I'm 24 lbs, 9oz and 34 inches tall. I grew 3 inches! That's tall and average weight. My iron was 11.4, so it was good. Then we went to play at the park--that was fun! Then we went out to play with Sarah and Rebecca and ate fondu at the Melting Pot, then we walked to Barnes and Noble on the plaza after Rebecca left.
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text: It all started when Cassie knocked on my door and said, "The man in the truck outside just took our cable." Now, readers, you have to understand that this wasn't a huge surprise since we haven't paid for cable since we moved in because we never signed up for it. Cassie left for work and I went on with my TV-free day. The boys came home and I informed them of our new Cable-less situation. (Doug did NOT take it well at all.) We were all simply ruined over the news that we have to actually converse with each other now because that mean man took the buffer that was TV. I went to work. I came home. I listened to Doug yell some more, then I got on the internet to see what our options were. Long story, short: Starting the 9th, we're paying for cable.


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I am taking part in the Write Tribe Festival of Words This is my Sixth Post
Be Happy !
I hv pooh poohed all these notions succesfuuly except for the finance bit :-/. That still beats me :(ReplyDelete
Nice to hear from you! am glad about your success, i am sure the finance bit will also be poohed ...Delete
Totally inspired by your post Genevive. Planning to applying your teachings to my life :)ReplyDelete
Nice to know Diana ! thanks for being here ....Delete
Yes! That's a message that needs to go across to everyone. Define yourselves and others based on preconceived notions and you shall only stunt yourself as well as all the relationships your form.ReplyDelete
So true ! thanks for your comments ! appreciate you ...feel encouraged.Delete
Wow...These seven lies are applicable to all women. Good job. I wish all women who have believed in one or other lie read this.ReplyDelete
Thanks Sugandha, glad you found this applicable to women, appreciate your comments !Delete
How correctly you examine each lie Angela without any anger and rancor but a calm and maturity . Am sharing this on Facebook :)ReplyDelete
Thanks sridevi, I am honoured by your comments, I loved all your posts.... thanks for sharing on FB ..these experiences have influenced me positively, and I am grateful to God and Persons around me.Delete
These are blatant lies and one should not let it define us. I have also been lied bout. Btw, the no.seven lie is something I cannot digest about perfect woman sacrifices everything..handiwork of a patriarchal society.
You are right Vishal... we are all victims of victims. I feel sorry for those women who still continue to sacrifice in the name of love, commitment, whatever you call ... it a sad state of affair, on the other hand I am happy for some women who have dared to think differently and moved out of this conditioning, it makes me feel happy when enlightened men join in empowering women.... thanks for your comment !!Delete
Angela one of the best post of the day.Don't let anyone define you..so true!!I want all misogynist read this post.They sure are utter lies.....Kudos to you for coming up with beautiful subject....
Nice to hear from you ! and thanks for the compliment... your comment is encouraging !!Delete
Bravo! Well said Janet!
Thanks Heather, glad to be connected here ...Delete
Awesome! :)
But even now at times i envy the freedom boys enjoy in our country!!!!! :(
Sure ! can understand your feelings.. we still have a long way to go as far as our country is concerned, especially with the recent happenings concerning safety of women in various parts of the country... I feel terribleDelete


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Any attempt to value businesses with precision will yield values that are precisely inaccurate. The problem is that it is easy to confuse the capability to make precise forecasts with the ability to make accurate ones.
Anyone wi th a simple, hand-held calculator can perform net present va lue (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) calculations. The NPV calculation provides a single-point value of an investment by discounting estimates of future cash flow back to the present. IRR, using assumptions of future cash flow and price paid, is a calculation of the rate of return on an investment to as many decimal places as desired.
The seeming precision provided by NPV and IRR calculations can give investors a false sense of certainty for they are really as accurate as the cash flow assumptions that were used to derive them.
The advent of the computerized spreadsheet has exacerbated this problem, creating the illusion of extensive and thoughtful analysis, even for the most haphazard of efforts. Typically, investors place a great deal of importance on the output, even though they pay little attention to the assumptions. "Garbage in, garbage out" is an apt description of the process.


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The chances of an international player cracking the top half of the first round of the June 24 Draft is decreasing rapidly, with 19-year-old forward Donatas Motiejunas of Lithuania likely to pull his name from consideraton before the June 15 deadline for international players under 22 to withdraw from the Draft. The 7-footer, who is playing for Benetton Treviso this season, was looking to get a guarantee from a top-12 team in the Draft before coming to play in the NBA next season, but none was forthcoming.
In a sign that Motiejunas is likely to stay in Europe, he had his tonsils removed on Monday after dealing with throat infections for the better part of a year. The time he'll spend recuperating instead of practicing and working out for potential NBA employers would indicate that he's made his decision.
A source close to Motiejunas put the chances of his withdrawal from the Draft at "90-10."
Through the first part of this year, many mock drafts had Motiejunas as a potential top-10 pick, with his ability to shoot and score at his size a potential boon for NBA teams. But growing concerns about his weight and his defense made many NBA personnel people in the top half of the Draft leery. If Motiejunas stays with Benetton another year and works on his game he probably will be one of the top prospects in the 2011 Draft, which isn't viewed as having as many big men prospects.
The Draft status of another 2010 prospect with first-round potential, French forward Kevin Seraphin, is also up in the air. Seraphin injured his knee this week and is expected to miss a couple of weeks at minimum, and won't be able to work out for NBA teams that have gone to Europe this week to see him in action with his French League team, Cholet, which is in the French League semifinals, or in next week's Adidas Eurocamp in Treviso.
Seraphin, whose agent, Bouna Ndiaye, is credited with helping developing talents like Portland's Nicolas Batum and Dallas rookie guard Rod Boubois while they were emerging talents in Europe, is currently thought to be a late first-round pick by NBA personnel sources.


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Last weekend I was at a wedding in Nashville and worked a few burgers into the schedule. A stop at Rotier's to visit old friends was a must and lunch at the local favorite Fat Mo's was in order.
During the research for Hamburger America the book I visited a bunch of talked-about burger joints in and around Nashville. Rotier's and Brown's Diner made it into the book but one spot, Fat Mo's was cut because it failed on the 'must have a burger on the menu for over 20 years' rule. Opened in 1990, Fat Mo's is soon eligible so we'll see what happens. They make one helluva burger and I'd like to put them in the next edition of the book.
The nondescript box near the I-440 and I-65 interchange is the original location of Fat Mo's which has now spawned a 14-store mini-chain in metro Nashville. Fat Mo's has two drive-thru lanes, one on each side of the building. One of the lanes, it seems, you'd have to get your order through the passenger window. There is no talkback box so someone comes out to your car to take your order which you then collect at the window. It's a bit lo-tech but it works.
The burger menu is slightly confusing offering a 1/2 pound Fat Mo and a 1/2 pound Double Mo. A typo? Nope. The Fat Mo is one large 1/2 pound patty whereas the Double Mo is made of two 1/4 pound patties. It makes sense to offer different patties to customers with different tastes - The thick-patty people need to order a Fat Mo and the thin patty lovers (myself included) need the Double Mo. Simply put, the Double Mo is the same size burger with twice as much griddle char.
Served on a toasted white squishy the burger is an American classic with the exception of the seasoning. Fat Mo's owners Mo and Shiva Karimy hail from Iran so the burgers do have an unmistakable Middle Eastern essence. The patties are seasoned with a subtle mixture of pepper and another unidentifiable tasty spice.
As you can see from the photo of my Double Mo the ubiquitous golden arches loom in the background. But that's not all - the Southern burger chain Krystal is across the street and Checkers is just down the road. That said, you'd be a fool to get to this part of town and not choose Fat Mo's.


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This year I decided that magnolia leaves (in the form of a wreath and garland) were going to be the center of my Thanksgiving and Christmas decor.
It is so beautful, I love it!
This one I got from Pottery Barn (link). I love the size and the burlap bow! (Which ties very well with my linen curtains in the dining room, which you can see a peak of from afar!)


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Many thanks to Sailcrafters and Tim Carlson for hosting the annual iceboat swap meet. We had over 50 sailors making this years event as big as ever. Special thanks to Tim for opening his shop and for providing food and beverage. Don't hesitate to call Tim ((952) 540-7474) if you need a sailmaker, need repairs to your hull or have a rigging issue. He is a one stop shop and can do it all.
Next event on your calendar is the Great Western Challenge, the first weekend in December..
A great showing of great people. Although it seems like a small gathering, I really believe the swap meet goes a long way to keep and build interest in the sport. I talked with a few people I had not met before, and who came solely for the purpose of learning and networking. Also, great job Bruce on the new mini-skeeter! Tim Carlson completed modifications for my C-skeeter "Drifter" sail and halyard(s) and it looks like it should push the boat well past the 200 MPH mark. Thanks to all who attended.


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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
I got so fed up with allegations and revelations and accusations and misstatements and misrepresentations and fresh admissions and old denials last autumn that I left this blog project alone. I wasn't sure I would return to it this spring, the time when all cycling enthusiasts begin to think about...you know, the Tour de France.
Yeah, I thought about the Tour throughout spring. I read Cyclingnews.com every few days or so. And just kept sighing and wincing and getting disgusted through all the continuing allegations, revelations, etc. I now wonder when, or if, the Tour de France and professional cycling will recover from these past twelve months?
But I recently decided to give my blog and the Tour de France another go. I'm one who would rather see something beautiful that is badly wounded through to healing and hope than dismiss it and walk away. As far gone as professional road racing seems to be right now, there is some hope and there are some clean cyclists and programs (they say!).
Two caveats:
(1) I distrust the Tour de France organizers, the anti-doping organizations, the labs who serve at their bidding, and the French press that has its own self-serving agendas. ASO has taken the approach of "guilty until proven innocent" and "guilty by association or suspicion" and has alienated lots of folks. The anti-doping organizations pass questionable methods and imprecise science off as infallible truth. Some labs have acted unethically and bungled simple projects. And the French sports press, well, read it for yourself.
(2) I distrust the riders and their team directors. I don't think all are doping or cheating in other ways, but at this point you have to keep perspective: some of those who've been proclaiming their innocence for years have, in fact, been lying.
So, with this I mind for the sake of keeping reality somewhere on the horizon, I'll reengage the Tour de France. I do so with hope at heart. It may take years for the integrity and luster of the Tour de France and professional cycling to be restored...so let the restoration begin.
Photo: American David Zabriskie rides the time trial at the Dauphine Libre
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Glenn Beck, in a recent photo shoot for GQ Magazine, after having a lot of Vick's Vapo-Rub applied below his eyes:
With that image in your mind, watch this Young Turks clip from February:
Spreading the word about the growing presence of progressive Alaskans and their powerful ideas on the web
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Don't Cry for Me, Ardent Hyena
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- Cindy G said...
Best title yet!
- October 3, 2009 at 2:07 PM
- Philip Munger said...
Cindy G,
I almost cried as I thought of it...
- October 3, 2009 at 2:22 PM
- Michelle said...
Crazy for money. It's like the people who say that Pat Buchanan is a "great guy" I think half these pundits will do or say whatever it takes to make the buck. Problem is, it's dangerous.
- October 3, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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25 September 2012
Don't Steal My Stuff, Bro !
I need advice, and I'm hopin' there are some expert readers to give it.
I'm pulling the plug. I'll be 66 in January, eligible for full Soc. Sec. benefits. There's enough irritation at work now, even though I still LOVE helping folks when they need the help, it seems a good time to leave the job to someone with better eyes, ears, and a higher tolerance for management's Bravo Sierra.
We want to travel.
We want the luxury to be able to act on an impulse "to go see 'such and such'... let's start tomorrow morning!"
The photo I chose to head this posts hints at my concerns...
For the last couple years we have been preparing for troubles. The house is now jammed with resources we MAY need if the dominoes begin to fall. If we take off on an extended vacation, I'd like that stuff to still be under my roof when we return. To help insure those things are there when we need 'em, I know we'll need to make it tough on scoundrels who would take advantage...
We need a home security system, and we need a good gun safe. I've been doing online research on both, and I have to admit to being just as confused now as when I started reading.
I've been warned to buy a bigger gun safe than I think I need. That sounds like good advice, but of course means lots of $$$$ for a quality safe.
I have NO IDEA what details I should be looking for in a home security system.
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- Ed Bonderenka said...
I sometimes wonder if the stuff will hit the you know what when I'm away from home and I won't be able to get back to it or my loved ones.
Fake wall in basement. Wood paneling so groove hides door seam. Molding velcro removal so no carpet sweep marks and allows access to locking mechanism.
Hide in plain sight.
Do it yourself or kill the craftsmen (a time honored tradition)when done.
- 25 September, 2012 18:42
- Peter said...
I hope these will help:
As for home security, if you're in a high-crime area, that's a problem right there, no matter what security system you install. You might be better off looking for a friend who'll let you build a steel storage building on his property (one he can use as a shop, or as storage space of his own, in future years) and storing your really important stuff there. Just a thought . . .
- 25 September, 2012 22:11
- lotta joy said...
Remember this: we left Indiana and moved to Florida. So my problems are compounded.
We gave up and had ADT installed last week and bought EXTRA motion detectors. The problem? In Indiana, it was "INSTANT DISPATCH". In Florida, they make THREE CALLS to people you list, BEFORE dispatching. I said "Might as well put the coroner on my list, because by the time you dispatch, he'll need to be notified."
In Indiana, I had a fantastic storage in an old, dry, cistern!! Perfect!!!
Here? When we travel, the guns go with me, (pistols only) the bug-out bag goes with me, and I make sure I'm carrying all my permits, as well as a laminated list of the serial numbers of the guns.
With NO options for bugging in, in Florida, I'm better equipped to bug OUT.
- 26 September, 2012 05:55
Check Craigslist for used Knaack Storagemaster containers. New at Lowes over $1400 found used on CL for $425. Yes it's dinged up but it's secure as heck.
- 26 September, 2012 11:40
- OlePrairiedog said...
You have acreage, I'd pick a out of the way place that you could access in the dark. Bury in good ammo cans, Weapons in 8 inch PVC pipe with caps, all else wrapped in good oil cloth, plastic sheeting and booby trapped.
- 26 September, 2012 11:43
- Peter said...
Another thought. If you have a pickup or other vehicle (or access to one) that can haul a heavy trailer, why not buy a large, heavy-duty cargo trailer? You can store your "resources we MAY need if the dominoes begin to fall" in the trailer, even at your house, and render it immobile by taking off the wheels or something like that. If you decide to hit the road for a week or two, you can drive the trailer over to a friend's place where he can keep an eye on it while you're gone, or park it in a secure storage facility.
Just thinking outside the box here . . .
- 26 September, 2012 15:28
- The Old Man said...
Do what the Boss and I do - we have a friend stay at our place while we're gone. The fact that she takes care of Stewie while we're gone is a bonus.
- 26 September, 2012 17:34
- Ed Bonderenka said...
That trailer idea might work.
My sons construction company trailer has sat locked and untouched for three years, wheels on, in the front yard.
But the secret compartment's never been breeched either.
- 26 September, 2012 19:40
- Old NFO said...
One piece of advice, NEVER get electronic lock on a safe... Plain old manual combo. And yes, go bigger than you need, bolt it to the floor, and make sure you run a low watt dehumidfier in it.
- 26 September, 2012 23:34
- Peter said...
P.S. - hope my 2 e-mails reached you. If you'd like to call and discuss further options, e-mail me with a number.
- 27 September, 2012 11:19
- Greybeard said...
Got 'em Peter, thanks.
(And I had never heard of Graffunder before.)
That was all I needed...
More info to confuse me!
- 27 September, 2012 19:59


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Yup! My Facebook feed is overrun with Linsanity. The struggle over Lin is already beginning, he represents a whole box of political footballs. First there is the Taiwan-China thing -- yet Lin is American and his Mandarin is rudimentary (here's one discussion from the pro-Taiwan side). In what sense can he be considered Taiwanese, let alone Chinese? It just shows how "blood" continues to define who is Chinese for so many out here. Then there is the Asian-Americans in sports thing. Lin is also some kind of evangelical Christian, so we have the Tim Tebow thing going too. If Lin's hot hand continues, he might well become a phenomenon greater than Yankee pitcher Wang Chien-ming in Taiwan....The mainstream media now seems to be adapting its coverage of events on the basis of whether something blows up in social media as much as it does from the perceived newsworthiness of the event itself. It's startling, but also natural: When you see a fire start to blaze, you run to cover to it. And so Linsanity breeds more Linsanity.You want highlights? Here's a distilled package of nine minutes of Lin's exploits from his 28-point explosion on Monday night. You want a tribute video with an original rap soundtrack on top of some T.I. beats? Someone is recommending it to you on Facebook or Twitter right now. You want analysis, pro or con? Plug "Jeremy Lin" into Google News and say goodbye to the rest of your day.
Yet as my man Andrew Kerslake (blog) pointed out on Facebook:
In Taiwan there is a lot of local pride in the success of Jeremy Lin and the realization of his hoop dreams. I can not help but consider that had Lin actually grown up in Taiwan, he may never have realized his dream or even dared to dream it. Under the current educational system he would likely have been discouraged by his teachers and peers. He would likely have been buried in the type of meaningless placement tests and endless cramming that extinguish intellectual curiosity and the passion for learning. He would likely have had 2 hours of PE a week and told that athletics are a waste of time. Taiwan has no reason to be glad handing over Lin. Only in America.Well said, Drew.
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- Budget cut for F-16 upgrades but don't worry, the upgrades will take place over several years so sooner or later we will have them all.
- DPP searching for new chairperson.
- The stubborn US position on beef continues to be a problem.
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- History of the Koxinga Temple in Tainan.
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