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On Oct 2, 2012, at 6:28 AM, Leonardo Castelano <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
I need to diagonalize a real symmetric tridiagonal matrix, which should be as big as possible. So my questions regarding this subject are: (1) What is the biggest size of a matrix that LAPACK is able to diagonalize?
Depends if you want eigenvalues only or eigenvalues and eigenvectors. I assume that by diagonalizing you want both (eigenvalues and eigenvectors) in which case, you are essentially limited by your memory. (Since the matrix of eigenvectors is dense, this will be your bottleneck.) Typically 20K starts to be big big matrices. You can always try to push. If the matrix is symmetric tridiagonal and you only want the eigenvalues, 1) the computation is extremely fast, and 2) the storage is low. I have no idea how much people pushed LAPACK in these conditions. I would assume we can handle eigenvalue computation for symmetric tridiagonal matrices of size above one million without too much problems.
(2) Which subroutine should I use?
You want to look at all the routines which starts by DSTE___ (or SSTE___ ) (DSTE stands for Double Presicion, Symmetric, Tridiagonal, Eigenvalue.) We have four algorithms in place so there is quite a collection there. DSTEQR, QR method DSTEMR, MRRR method DSTEDC, Divide and Conquer method DSTEGR: deprecated etc. Cheers, Julien.
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Jimmy Buffett has been in Key West recently acting like the devil-may care characters he writes and sings about.
Acting is the key word here. Buffett may act like a back-slapping, laid back, good ole` boy whose primary goal is avoiding stepping on pop tops. But that`s a ruse. Buffett is too busy to get too lazy or spend too much time chasing rays and irresponsibility.
Beneath the bluster of Buffett as expatriate and 20th century pirate is the head and heart of an entreprenuer. Folks, Jimmy Buffett is about to launch an empire. And it`s called Margaritaville. What began as a 4-minute-and-nine- second Top 10 hit in 1977 epitomizing the carefree life is growing into a big business. On paper, Buffett`s plans for Maragaritaville could rival Disneyland -- at least as a state of mind.
Buffett, who lived in Key West in the early and mid `70s, began expanding the Maragaritaville concept a week ago with the establishment of the First Annual Margaritivaville Film Festival, which was to tie in with the grand opening of his new Maragaritaville Store. The store, at No.4 Land`s End Village, sells everything from Buffett T-shirts and Parrothead hats to manatee toys and T-shirts, part of the proceeds of which go to a Save the Manatee Fund. The store even publishes the Cononut Telegraph, a monthly boardsheet.
The Maragaritaville Store and film festival are also continuous reminders that Buffett is now scouting locations for the Margaritaville film he`s been trying to make for two years. Filming probably won`t begin until the fall, so Buffett hopes to strum up more advance publicity for it and anything else he does by going to Broadway in the spring with a one-man show called, what else? An Evening in Margaritaville. He also plans to relase a ``Best of`` album to coincide with his trip to the Great White Way.

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You may have seen Buford, Wyoming in the news last week (here, for instance). The town, population 1 (one), was recently sold. I stopped in Buford in the summer of 2010 while I was on the road doing research for my current project, Locomotive, which is about the transcontinental railroad. (Yes, this book has taken an inordinately long time.) I had pulled off the interstate to look for where a spectacularly rickety bridge once stood, and also I wanted to find an H. H. Richardson pyramid, built to sustain the memory of two brothers whose fortune, made from the sale of shovels, helped fund the railroad. (One odd thing leads to another in the transcontinental railroad story. This has been part of my problem.)
Anyway, Buford. There was a flinty woman behind the register when I stepped in to the Buford Trading Post pay for a tank of gas and, I hoped, to buy a good local map that would help me find those local sites. "Do you sell maps?" I asked. "No," she said. I was surprised. "No maps?" I said. "No maps," she said. I handed over my credit card to pay for the gas. For reasons that escape me I attempted small talk as I waited for the card to be approved. "Are you the population of one?" I asked. She shook her head. With a stoney straight face she said, "I'm from out of town."


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Still in love with my warm Joseph knit !!
Got these jeans at Mango's.
They've got the perfect ripping and boyish twist.
I'm wearing :
Joseph sweater
Mango ripped jeans
Isabel Marant Boston sneakers
Lancel Premier Flirt bag
Cool and effortless as always, you look great!RépondreSupprimer
Love the orange on your sweater! I really like your blog! I'm glad that I found it! It would be nice if you could stop by my blog sometime too (I'm from England) as I post my outfits, personal style, likes and much more :) :)
Your sweater is such a lovely color!


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Have you ever thought that something was one way only to have it revealed that it was something else entirely?
Just this morning it was revealed to me that I have been laboring under a seriously false impression. Not only was I wrong in what I was thinking but the fact of the matter is that I was being given a gift and I perceived it as disrespect.
That's a harsh reality to wake up to in the morning.
You must know what I'm talking about. There are times in everyone's lives that they think they know something or can see something that isn't true or isn't there.
Just as a visual demonstration, have you ever seen the optical illusion of the picture of the woman? What do you see?
Do you see an old woman with a large nose bundled up in a babushka? Or do you see a young woman with a black choker as a necklace?
I usually begin by seeing the young woman. It is all a perception of what I am seeing and not necessarily what is there, what the artist meant for me to see, or what other people see. I really like this illusion because it points out fairly readily that things aren't always as they first seem. My reality is different from yours just as yours is different from mine.
A good friend with insightful thoughts once told me that everyone is the star in their own drama and that the rest of the world is comprised of incidental characters. I may have gotten the wording wrong but I believe I am accurately portraying the sentiment. I believe that he meant that everyone behaves, consciously or unconsciously, like the world revolves around them. People can only see things from their own perspective because that it truly the only perspective they get. You can certainly attempt to see things from another's point of view but in the end, you apply your ideas, your experiences, your feelings and thoughts to every situation.
And clearly, this is only what I took what he said to mean and may not accurately reflect what he was thinking about or meaning or attempting to get across my thick skull.
And we wonder why people find it so hard to get along.
I hope you all can appreciate that what I think I am saying and what you are reading may, in fact, be two completely different things.
Try to remember that the person who says something that hurts you may be meaning something else entirely. Because of the differences of your pasts, your experiences, your perceptions, and your current mindsets, what each of you are experiencing may be polar opposite.
I feel humbled. I am thankful that I was afforded the time and the consideration to be heard and I am flabbergasted that I continued to have an impression that was so vastly different from reality. I thought I had a pretty good grip on reality but it appears it was only *my* reality and not the same thing.
All we can do, people, is try to remain calm and talk. If I tell you what my impressions are and you tell me what your impressions are, maybe we can work out our differences and get a better understanding of each other. Maybe this will eventually lead to a higher understanding of everyone else around us.
Let us all make an effort to remain calm, give the benefit of the doubt, care about each other, and have the open-mindedness to try to see reality from each other's perspective. We have so little to lose and so much to gain.
Let peace and understanding begin at home and maybe, someday, we can ALL learn to coexist.


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Its kind of funny to me how when God wants something for your life, He makes it known. If you don't listen, He will politely nudge you again. I've seen a few bloggers out there saying they are/have given up sugar. Oh, thats something I know I should cut down on...but give it up? Well, first of all I know I shouldn't be having sugar every day. There are a few reasons that God has brought to my attention:
1) health reasons
2) it's addicting, and no addiction is good
3) I JUST realized that I can replace my craving for sugar with God
4) Lent. Can I give up sugar and make such a small sacrifice for my King who sacrificed His whole life just for us?
So, I started this week. Its going ok, I still have some cravings (for chocolate or a coke especially) but I am praying and learning to replace that craving with Jesus. Now, just to be clear: I still have yougurt and fruit, but nothing like soda, cookies, brownies etc.
The other day the boys were eating a graham cracker (not something we usually have in the house) and they asked if I wanted one. Without even thinking I took a bite. After just a second I took the rest I had in my hand and gave it back to the boys. Do I not THINK before doing stuff like this? Is Jesus not on my mind enough for me to even remember this one thing I vowed to give up for Him? I am so thankful for His grace and unfailing love; because of His sacrifice He doesn't hold this against me.
My husband and I are ralizing some things and it really has us thinking. Yes, we spend time with God daily in our home. Yes, the boys are learning scripture. And yes, we pray and go to church. My husbands' and my realtionship with God is getting stronger everyday, but do we reflect this particualar part of our relationship with our Savior with our boys?
When I was growing up in a christian home this is how my life was. We went to church, prayed, and learned a lot, but I NEVER knew you could have such an intimate relationship with our Father. We are realizing that not only does our day need to be filled with our relationship, praise, worship, and sacrifice to Jesus, but our kids need to know and be involved in every aspect of that too. Maybe they'll know sooner what it took my husband and I 20 plus years to realize!
I know! This is a lot of "stuff" just to come out of giving sugar up. I'm telling you, at this point I know this is lead by the Holy Spirit to teach me so much more than to watch my sugar intake.
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Source : The Business Times, May 5, 2009
(DUBAI) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it would grant expatriate homeowners multiple-entry visit visas enabling them to stay six months at a time if they own properties worth at least one million dirhams (S$402,061).
Much-awaited legislation: Foreign homeowners in UAE will be allowed to stay six months at a time if they own properties worth at least one million dirhams
Property buyers had been waiting for legislation for years to clarify their residency rights in the second-largest Arab economy after many of the country's seven emirates allowed foreign investment in property in recent years.
Still, analysts said the government decree, issued on Saturday, needed more details on which properties would be eligible amid a real estate downturn that dragged Dubai property prices down 41 per cent in the first quarter.
'Greater clarity regarding visa and ownership rights of property owners would help to increase transparency and hence confidence in the market, perhaps providing a positive trigger for demand,' EFG-Hermes said in a research note.
Some developers in Dubai - home to the world's tallest tower and man-made islands shaped as palm fronds - had been offering foreign property buyers promises of residency visas if they bought properties.
But, according to a decree issued by UAE Minister of Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed al-Nahayan, 'owners of built-up properties can stay for six months from the date of entry into the country.'
After six months, owners would have to leave the country and would be granted re-entry only if they meet certain conditions, including that their property be wholly owned, built, worth least one million dirhams and fit for accommodation by a family.
The owner should also have a fixed income of no less than 10,000 dirhams a month, or the equivalent in a foreign currency.
The visit visa does not give the owner the right to work in the UAE, the decree said.
The UAE, the world's third-largest oil exporter, is a federation of seven emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, each of which has adopted separate rules regarding foreign ownership of real estate.
'More clarity is needed,' said Sana Kapadia, vice-president, equity research at EFG-Hermes in Dubai. 'It depends whether it means one million dirhams at the time of purchase or if it is the current selling price.'
Real estate prices in Dubai, for instance, have tumbled 41 per cent in the first three months of 2009, according to property consultants Colliers.
Home prices rallied during a six-year boom spurred by Dubai's decision in 2002 to allow foreigners to invest in some properties on a freehold basis.
Now, many units are now selling for less than one million dirhams, according to real estate brokers.
'You'll find an apartment in Discovery Gardens, International City and Jumeirah Lake Towers for less,' said Vincent Easton, an independent property analyst.
Prices are even lower in smaller emirates such as Ajman and Ras al-Khaimah, he said, adding that the one million dirham benchmark could refer to a country-wide average price. -- Reuters
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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Senate Agenda - EXHIBIT II - June 21, 2001
Composition: Includes six members elected by Senate: one graduate student*; one member of administrative staff; and four members of faculty who are members of Senate at the time elected. Membership terms for elected faculty are three years, non-renewable; graduate student's term is one year, renewable.
* The President of the Society of Graduate Students shall qualify as a student for this purpose.
[The President of the University Students Council is an ex officio member of SCUP.]
Current Senate-Elected Members:
Term to June 30, 2001: B. Dominick (Grad.), C. Callaghan (Admin. Staff), E. Skarakis-Doyle (H.Sci.)
Continuing to June 30, 2002: S. Mangsen (Mus.), L. Milligan (Sci.)
Continuing to June 30, 2003: S. Rich (Educ.)
Required: One member of faculty who is a member of Senate to complete the term of L. Milligan who has resigned (term July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002)
Nominee: Mark Workentin (S)(Sci.)
Composition: Includes a Chair and twenty-three voting members; thirteen members of faculty and ten students (six undergraduates and four graduates).
Current Faculty Members:
Continuing to November 30, 2001:
P. Barton (Law) [Alt. J. McMullin (Soc.Sci.) to June 30/01], M. Cheesman (H.Sci.), S. Galsworthy (M&D/Sci.), L. Milligan (Sci.), D. Peterson (H.Sci.), J. Toswell (Arts)
Continuing to November 30, 2002:
T. Carmichael (Arts), T. Lo (M&D), S. Rich (Educ.), C. Roulston (Arts) [Alt. J. Stokes (Mus.) to June 30/02], M. Simner (Soc.Sci.), S. Trujillo (H.Sci.), M. Westmacott (Soc.Sci.)
Current Student Members:
Continuing to November 30, 2001:
Undergraduates: Y. Chumak, L. Petrykowski [term to August 17] and Erin McCloskey [term August 18 to November 30/01], A. Prior, J. Santos, T. Shortill, C. Sinal
Graduates: A. Chan, S. Mangos, D. Raymond, T. Urbaniak
Required: One member of faculty to complete the term of L. Milligan who has resigned (term to November 30, 2001)
One undergraduate student to complete the term of J. Santos who has resigned (term to November 30, 2001)
Prudy Allen (H.Sci.)(faculty)
Karrie Wall (undergrad.)
Composition: Includes one graduate student and six faculty members from at least five Faculties, elected by Senate. [The USC Communications Officer is an ex officio member of SCITS.]
Current Senate-elected Members:
Continuing to June 30, 2002: [vacancy (Grad.)], R. Eagleson (Engg. Sci.), D. Jamieson (H.Sci.)
Continuing to June 30, 2003: C. Gibson (IMS/M&D), G. Gloor (M&D)
Continuing to June 30, 2004: B. Forster (Soc. Sci.), M. Nelson (IMS)
Required: One graduate student for a one-year term to serve on SCITS (July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002).
Nominee: Mark Cukiernik (Grad/M&D)
Composition: Includes ten members elected by Senate, including
Current Senate-Elected Members:
Continuing from July 1 to December 31, 2001:
E. Dipchand (S) (Undergrad.), R. Whyte (Grad.), S. Osborn (S) (Sci/GS), J. Hore* (M&D/GS), S. Mangsen (S) (Mus/GS), A. Pitman (Educ/GS), J. Thorp* (Arts/GS)
Continuing to December 31, 2002:
R.Howse (S) (Gen. Comm.), J. MacKinnon (S)(HSc/GS), B. Timney (S)(Soc.Sci./GS)
* A member of Senate at the time elected.
Required: One graduate student to complete the term of R. Whyte who has resigned (term September 1 to December 31, 2001).
Nominee: ______________ [Nomination to be invited at Senate]
At its May 18, 2001, meeting, Senate received additional nominations for the University Research Board in the Report of the Nominating Committee. An election by mail ballot was held and the results of the election are that Tom Carmichael (Arts) and Catherine Nolan (Music) were elected for terms from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004, and Jim Olson (Social Science) was elected to serve as an alternate to C. McWilliam for a term from July 1 to December 31, 2001.


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Metzelder will go under the knife on Wednesday to repair his torn plantar fasciitis following a joint decision between the German international and the Real medical and technical staff.
The 27-year-old centre-back has started just six league games since joining Real from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
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Copenhagen Street Food was a new place for me to visit and I'm so glad we went there. We ended up going a second time during our visit as the atmosphere and the food were so great and unique. Copenhagen Street Food is a collection of street food trucks and stands in a large hall on the Papirøen island between beautiful canals. The setting is amazing first of all and there are seats and tables outside as well to take all the scenery in and to relax. You can even sit by an open fire and spend time with your friends.
The hall is very quirky inside as well with all the different stands offering international food and drink. There were also a fair bit of really good vegetarian and vegan options: soups, pizza, pasta, Colombian veggie food, falafel, rice paper rolls, juices etc. It's a shame that we couldn't taste all of them. There also were a few bars serving beers and cocktails. All in all the selection was very proud and there was a real buzz around the place.
I was tempted by many vegetarian options, but first of all chose to go to Il Mattarello, who make organic fresh pasta portions. The first dish, pasta pomodoro with organic tomato sauce, oregano garlic and bread crumbs, was so tasty that I had to go back the next day. Then I had a similar tomato spaghetti dish with the addition of stracciatella cheese, a variety of soft stretched-curd Italian buffalo cheese. It was truly exquisite and the two entrepreneurs are so nice that it's a joy to eat their food and have a little chat. I was trying to convince my partner that we'd still be a little hungry and could get seconds, but he was right that it would've been too much. This only means that we'll have to return to them!
As a conclusion I can only say, do go there, if you're in Copenhagen, this place should be on every foodie's agenda.
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Photo 01-Rusty hook into flesh could mean amputation for a diabetic!
Waiting for tomorrow or another real angler!
Yes tomorrow our group of anglers and guests are heading off to the Upper Pavilion fishing beat on the Tweed for our annual Autumn Salmon day. Thanks to the kindness of the family of the late Major Sir Neil Westbrook we are to fish unencumbered (the Major's words) for the whole day on any of the pools within the beat.
I received some bad news regarding Mike Christie the winner of our competition who was coming to fish with guest Les (six fish) Robson. Unfortunately Mike is currently bogged down with work and cannot make the day but asked if his friend Davy Mitchell could attend in his place. Of course anyone who knows Davy (a proper gent) knows that he is universally welcome anywhere, for many years he was Selkirk Angling Association! Another accolade to his name is that he has recently been awarded citizen of the year by the town's merchant company and I cannot think of a more worthy recipient. We are absolutely delighted to welcome Davy as our guest for the day!
What really inspired me however was absolutely all of the above but the fact that Mike in a completely selfless fashion offered Davy the days fishing and in the manner of a real angler did not expect anything in return! An increasingly rare event in these sordid days in angling when advice is available to one and all but only if you cross a palm with silver! Yes the money seekers are everywhere seeking to fill their pockets in return for advice which makes Mike's gesture even more notable!
It really is reassuring to see that a group of real anglers still populate the river banks without having to exchange money and the gentlemanly and correct traits of old still abound! Everyone going on Monday is of the old school where the aim is not to fleece your fellow angler but to assist him or her in any way you can without any payment! There is hope for the future of angling with anglers like these!
The phone calls and e mails have all been despatched everyone has an appropriate bundle of suitable tackle. The old angling books have been scoured for tips as to how to tempt the king of fish. Speaking to the participating anglers there will be a variety of tackle and methods employed from a 1922 Alex Martin greenheart 15ft rod to a Bruce & Walker Hexagraph 15ft Salmon rod and from intermediate line with fast sink tip through full HD sinking line to Hover line with sink tip. Looks like a good coverage maximising chances of a fish!
There's still time for last minute checking, adjusting or even completely revamping of gear and tactics. We all wait in anticipation of Monday morning and what it will bring, there are plenty Salmon in the river it's just a case of stimulating them into taking the fly! It's been a dreadful season for Salmon angling according to the main commentators but what will endure on Monday is the never ending spirit of eager anticipation and determination that is inherent in every one of our real anglers! Old school anglers and the River Tweed, they really do go together hand in hand! The full report on our excursion revealed next week.
I will speak with the family and arrange a spring day to which hopefully Mike and guests can come along.
Photo 02- On duty tomorrow, my 1922 Alex Martin 15ft Greenheart Salmon rod.
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The wider world in my view!
The true meaning of the Rochester result!
I doubt if many people were surprised by the emphatic win delivered by UKIP over the Tories. There is no question about the severity of the result for the Tories, a 10,000 Tory majority rubbed out and turned into a 3,000 majority for UKIP. What makes it even more embarrassing for the Tories was the fact that the Tory machine was at full throttle for the whole campaign to no effect! Worse still Lord Snooty made 5 separate visits to try and persuade the electorate that the posh boys were the way to go! Clearly he failed abysmally as he does in most aspects of his political meddling!
Ed Milliband thought all he had to do was swan in with a brush and sweep up the remnants of the broken Tories. Unfortunately for him there was trouble afoot in the form of Labour MP Emily Thornberry who tweeted a picture of white van man with some England flags hanging from the window interpreted as a sneer at the working classes. This was when Ed had to kiss goodbye to any prospect of a respectable result in the contest. The headlines yesterday were not of the great win by UKIP and not about the humiliation of the posh boys but of the many faces of Labour specifically the one that despises the working classes!
No one expected the Puppets to do well in fact most had their money on them losing their deposit as is now the norm! You would think their fortunes could not get much worse but they did, they set a new record and achieved a new low for the number of votes obtained 300 odd votes! Of course no one cares the Puppets sealed their fate of political oblivion when they jumped into bed with the posh boys! It's nothing more than a first class mess and we voted for it!
The message from the electorate was unequivocally clear and it shouted the message that the political system in this country is corrupt and completely spent! The whole lot needs to be torn down and rebuilt from scratch. The people are fed up of the lying, swindling and deceitful manner in which the politicians conduct themselves! It's looking like a total shambles with no one able to predict the outcome of the next election. The real meaning of the Rochester result is the start of political meltdown here's hoping for more fuel to the fire!
The new First Minister and cabinet!
On Thursday Nicola Sturgeon took up the position of First Minister of Scotland and gave what was universally seen as a good solid inaugural speech. Poverty and inequality are at the top of her list and this is very encouraging as the numbers of working and workless poor continue to soar! A bigger role for women in government and society as a whole, a pledge to increase spending on the NHS and to keep private money out! This woman is ultra popular in Scotland as the SNP goes from strength to strength! She actually filled the 12,000 seats of the Glasgow Hydro and the tickets sold faster than they did for a Kylie Minogue concert – Respect!
Her new cabinet is interesting, Kenny Mc Askill (justice) and Mike Russell (education) both booted out. I have no recrimination about these two they were pure and simple prize duds! Angela Constance in Education could be a good move as Ms Constance is a sharp operator with previous experience in employment! One point of concern for me however was the pledge to work in consensus with the Puppets and Posh boys! By all means listen to what they have to say but quickly consign their views to the trashcan then go and do what you originally wanted! The views of these fools are completely irrelevant and of no benefit to the people of Scotland that is why the people of Scotland despise them both!
Of course the functioning of the Scottish parliament is completely dependent on the powers that are handed over from Westminster and we should have the general flavour next week. Sturgeon and her cabinet need to move more quickly to the left giving attention to the underprivileged in the country and there are many created by the Con-Dems! But again the events of the last week look good for the people of Scotland in spite of the historic mistake on September 18th.


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Cardinals Avoid Sweep, Nip Pirates 5-4
Allen Craig homered for the 2nd time in 3 games, as the Cardinals avoided a 3 game sweep with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. All-Star catcher Yadier Molina also connected for his 13th home run of the season for the Cardinals. Matt Holliday and rookie Shane Robinson had an RBI apiece in a 2-run 5th inning that gave the Cardinals a 5-4 lead. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook (7-6) pitched 6 innings, and allowed 4 runs. Molina was named to his 4th All-Star Game, along with shortstop Rafael Furcal, outfielder Carlos Beltran and pitcher Lance Lynn.


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Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
If I hate the Easter bonnet competition at school then to say I detest 'book week' would be of an unimaginable understatement. When our son was a little boy it was easy, he'd don his Harry Potter cloak, a pair of specs and with a flourish I'd draw a scar on his forehead with some lippy and he was good to go. The next child borrowed the cloak, tied her hair in ringlets, looked intelligent and was Hermione Grainger incarnate.
No such luck with the last two. For a start, not content to go to the annual PTA barn dance in jeans and some gingham next month, the 7 year old is hankering after an outfit she's seen that eponymous, precocious, child star, Hannah Montana dress up in for a hoe-down in deepest, darkest Tennessee. No sooner having put my foot down to the above, both she and her little sister arrived home with notes in their book bags informing us, the poor parents, of the excitement of book week and that, oh joy, the book characters they need to embody are those from the Wizard of bloody Oz.
"I want to be Dorothy mummy", hopped the 7 year old from one, eager foot to the other.
"You surprise me", I said.
"Are you being sarcastic mummy? I really think you are".
"Well darling, you have a dressing up box in the playroom filled with an assortment of various gowns that look as though any number of Disney princesses have just stepped out of them. You could also, at a push, be transformed into a nurse, but Dorothy Gale? That's a tough one. You know I'm not renowned for my needlework and I'm sorry darling but I cannot justify buying a costume to be worn just for a few hours in school. Therefore I have no idea how to kit you out".
This did not go down well and her enthusiastic hopping immediately became a stamping of feet, a banging up the stairs, followed by her bedroom door being slammed to the roars of, "You never give me anything".
The newly bobbed-haired, Red-Head sighed.
"I want to be Toto mummy. I can wear my brown leggings and my fleece and then put glue on my face and collect the dog's fluff and press it onto the glue and..."
"I don't think that is such a good idea", I advised, making a mental note to hide the PVA well away from her little grasp or she'd resemble some half baked werewolf before you could say 'The Howling'.
I sat down with a cup of tea and mulled. And mulled.
Eventually an indignant 7 year old came down the stairs.
"I just want to be beautiful", she said, sticking her chin out defiantly.
"You are beautiful", I replied. "Very". And I patted the sofa next to me. She flumped into the space.
"But mummy I don't want to be a witch, or a Tin Man or a Lion or a Flying Monkey. I just want to be a girl". Tears started anew. The cup of tea was by no means strong enough to fortify me against this level of histrionic angst.
Leaning my head back against the sofa with eyes closed, I thought of Hubby in work, hosting several VIPs, being earnest and adult and dynamic and essential. He was not I would put my last dime on it, fretting about the heinous costume ramifications of book week.
"Woof, woof, woof". I opened one eye to find my five year old daughter and not the Golden Retriever, on all fours, circling a dining chair, panting and barking. It goes without saying that she had donned, not only the previously considered brown outfit but had also plastered her face in what looked like my Chanel foundation and to it had liberally applied handfuls of dog fur, some of which I am convinced had not been found on the carpet but which she had helped herself to from his coat.
"Oh Jesus", said the 7 year old.
I didn't know who to reprimand first, the elder for using the Lord's name in vain or the Red-Head for, well being so, determined.
"Don't talk like that. You should never use Jesus' name in that tone", I shouted, whilst simultaneously hoiking the Red-Head up by the sweater and carrying her, still in the all fours position to the kitchen sink.
"But mummy, I wasn't being rude to God. I was praying to him because I knew you were going to go mental".
At that moment Hubby walked in. He took one look at the blotchy, red-eyed 7 year old; the lupine features of his barking 5 year old and the thunderous expression of his wife and you could see him think, 'If I just quietly turn around and walk out again maybe they won't notice me'.
"Could you help me please?", I asked. Caught like a rabbit in the headlights he meekly nodded his head. Gesticulating that he had to remove his uniform first I waited until he was down to his pants before he wrestled the Red-Head from me and held her head near the sink as I scrubbed.
"Good day then?", he asked.
"Not particularly. You?"
The barking 5 year old had now, understandably started howling. I handed her a towel.
"Please dry her, Tom is coming for dinner, I haven't so much as peeled a carrot".
"Who is Tom?" asked the 7 year old.
"An old friend", I said.
"Is he married?" I shook my head.
"Single?" I shook my head again.
"Well what then?"
"Can't you think of any other alternatives?" I asked.
"Is he widowed?"
I laughed, "No, he's not lonely".
"Does he like the Wizard of Oz?" Hubby caught my eye.
"Yes, that's it. He likes Judy Garland. Very much".
"Oh he's just gay then", she said nonchalantly, exiting the kitchen, dragging her dishevelled sister in her wake.


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Have a great weekend!
looks great!! i can't believe you caved;0) now you have two!
Beautiful Gretchen. And def. has more of a thanksgiving vibe :-).Libby
This one is gorgeous. But I think I like the other one better. Let me know if you need my address. :-D
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Sew Fresh Quilts.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
The old and the new
Sew Fresh Quilts.
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Great to see a long awaited finish. I have also been tackling quilts started a while back. Shades of green .... what type of quilt block are you making?ReplyDelete
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Your wall hanging is lovely. It was waiting for the right time to be finished.ReplyDelete
That is just gorgeous, Dolores, hard to believe it's from the 80's, it looks very fresh and modern. I think I started quilting in the 80's - and all calicos, lol.ReplyDelete
I love this wall hanging quilt! The gradual transition of colors reminds me of a watercolor quilt, although it's far from that. Very lovely!ReplyDelete
I love the wall hanging; the colors are pleasing and attractive. I guess it's timeless.ReplyDelete
The wall hanging is beautiful and looks as fresh as when you started it.ReplyDelete
The green baby quilt beginnigs look very promising!
I'm sure it feels good to have the quilting finished! You're not the only one to have a project or two that have been "languishing".. waiting, waiting... :)ReplyDelete
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More than 1,500 artefacts were recovered in an 11-day operation. Many are priceless objects of Islamic art looted in illegal excavations.
They include a magnificent tall bronze bird. Nine-hundred years ago, its owner would have burned incense in the drawer that slots into its puffed chest.
"We are really happy to have our objects back," says Mohammad Fahim Rahimi, who has been preparing descriptions of the recovered treasures in the Dari language for the display cabinets.
There are prehistoric tools - up to 6,000 years old - and ancient coins, as well as more recent Islamic tiles, inscribed basins and bronze candlesticks.
"We wish all the countries around the world - if they have our collections - would transfer them back to our country too," Mr Rahimi says.
During Afghanistan's civil war, Kabul museum was on the front line. Used as a base by the Mujahedin, the building was badly damaged. But most devastating of all - 70% of its rich collection was systematically looted and smuggled abroad.
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Mired as they are in interminable stories about processes and in telling you things you already know, newspapers in general have lost their appreciation for what the great Washington Post editor Ben Bradley used to call the "Holy shit!" story.
But Lookit this one from the Los Angeles Times today. Too late to make the cut for Michael Moore's new documentary about health care in the U.S.
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Happy October! It's falllllll y'allllll.
Today I went for a little walk South through Bushwick to meet up with precious angel Joel of
men's fashion blog, Moore His Style. Joel and I haven't shot in a while
SO the reunion was way past due.
Deep Bushwick on a cloudy day was giving us LIFE.
The mood was right.
Perfect for such a dreary day, Joel wore black on black on black. Classic. There is some comfort in covering yourself in black on a dark, cozy day. Leather boots make you feel more dark and bad ass on a day like today.
All black errthing.
I mean- precious.
Enjoy your dark fall days in black because you can.
And Happy Fall y'all. A dark, cold couple of months ahead. Already over it.
But bring it.
Because we're obsessed.
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One of the Christmas traditions that I love is making a Portable North Pole video for the children. Little ones can get to experience the magic of Santa and his village online, with a personalised message that includes their name, personal photos and other customised details.
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I love the website and I love making the videos for my little ones. This year, Freddy had a PNP video from Santa made by his sister in law Jade. He absolutely loved it and interacted with Santa as he told him that he needed to remember to clean his teeth and said he'd been a good boy! It is simply genius and a wonderful thing to do for free during the festive season. The premium 5 minute video is just £2.99, so if you want some extra Santa magic you can upgrade!
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"There is no greatness where simplicity, goodness and truth are absent." Leo Tolstoy
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Julie Payette
Say what you will about Justin's Trudeau's policies -- when the rubber hits the road, there's a lot of continuity between him and Stephen Harper -- the fact is that, when it comes to optics, he's a much better politician than his predecessor. Put simply, his appointment of Julie Payette as the next Governor General is a brilliant stroke.
Payette is a highly accomplished woman -- brilliant, scientifically gifted, with superb soft skills which can be communicated in six languages.
Trrudeau could not have chosen a better person to represent Canada -- at home and abroad -- than Payette.
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8 comments:
- Lorne said...
I give him credit where it is due, Owen. An excellent choice!
- 11:05 am
Really? I think a GG should be an old fool who can say nice things to visiting dignitaries and otherwise stay out of the way.
As a side note, remember the fuss the last time we had a GG with an agenda, Adrienne Clarkson.
- 11:11 am
- barb gauthier said...
Only time will tell.... if she is a globalist then she is worth nothing to Canada! We need to take back Canada and make it healthy so we have the where with all to help others in need! Trudeau is basically a selfie king with little to offer our Canada than giving us away one piece at a time and for free too!
- 1:45 pm
- Owen Gray said...
I agree, Lorne. She's an excellent choice.
- 2:14 pm
- Owen Gray said...
I make a distinction between a globalist and an internationalist, Barb. To me, a globalist pursues globalization -- an agenda I disagree with. An internationalist is someone like Lester Pearson. We need more like him. Let's hope Payette is cut from the same cloth as Pearson.
- 2:17 pm
- Owen Gray said...
Time will tell, Toby. Something tells me she's nobody's fool.
- 2:19 pm
- Dana said...
Makes no difference what the poor woman is - it's a purely ceremonial role. If I were her I'd turn it down - what it mostly means these days is years of dealing with ignorant fools day in and day out ad infinitum nausea.
- 3:50 pm
- Owen Gray said...
Anyone in public life these days has to suffer ignorant fools, Dana. Nonetheless, she's willing to do it. May she succeed as she has in other areas of her life.
- 6:47 pm


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Days are getting longer, and therefore life is getting more bright, right?
It still seems pretty dim here to me, and my nerves are showing it.
I have had a kidney pain for the past month. At least that is what I think it is... My right side hurts when I am laying in bed in the mornings. At first I didn't have any urine problems, but on Monday my urine looked like infection so we've started an antibiotic. Tomorrow I am having a renal ultrasound at 7 am. Yeehaw. At least that way I don't have to fast for too long!
Jaedyn got an NG tube put in on Tuesday. She wasn't able to drink the formula enough to keep up with what her body needs and the Ensure was giving her abdominal pain and diarrhea. We can use better formulas with the NG tube. The NG tube is causing nose and throat irritation, and Jaedyn doesn't even like to walk straight.
My youngest child, Josiah, has this ongoing lymphadenopathy on the left side of his neck. I thought it was getting better, but it seems to be back. Ugh. He had ear pain yesterday morning, but his ear looks a little better today.
Work is going really well. I love working between the two clinics. This gives me a variety of patients and I see more pediatric patients, which I love. I also see more acute illness, which I like too, versus the chronic illness that is harder to see good results from. I love doing the wellness visits like well child checks, gyne exams and work physicals too. I feel I have a good handle on those, and with everything else going on in my life, I just want to keep life simple right now.
My friend had a baby in December and she ended up having to go to Portland with her to save her life. I have enjoyed seeing the improvement with her.
My name is Carol. I am a mom of four and wife. Our family is committed to following the Lord as He leads us. We are Mennonite, messianic gentiles. Ours is a mismatched, odd-looking faith, but meaningful to us as we strive to follow the Spirit's lead. Our arms are open to all with love and acceptance and visions of peace and well being for all. Our family is not a neat cookie cutter anything, and our life looks messy most of the time, but we struggle on with the hope of a better tomorrow.
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Jaedyn starts her treatment
I've started another blog about my daughter's journey with Crohn's. If you want to follow that you can read it here: www.apathnotchosen.blogspot.com. That will spare those of you who don't want to read about a sick teenager in all the ugliness that a chronic GI disease may entail. It ain't pretty (except for the little lass it is happening to - she certainly is to me...).
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
A question for my male readers
Do men eat cookie dough?
Inquiring feminine Edmisten minds want to know.
Atticus insists that it's a purely chromosomal phenomenon. He says the cookie dough gene is carried on the second X chromosome along with the genes for calling houses "cute" and saying, "Let's meet for lunch!"
Let us know, guys.
23 comments:
- Lenetta @ Nettacow said...
Well, I'm not male, but I think I can speak for my husband, who would just about prefer I hand him the mixing bowl and a spoon than I bother going to the work of baking the cookies. Sorry, Atticus.
- November 19, 2009 at 9:02 PM
- Melanie B said...
My husband does not eat cookie dough and like Atticus thinks it's a girly thing. But my little brother eats cookie dough.
- November 19, 2009 at 9:07 PM
- Lenetta @ Nettacow said...
Confirmed - he just told me that he's bought a tube of slice and bake from the store just to eat the dough. (pre-me days, thankfully) And he does all kinds of manly things like moving cattle and driving a tractor for a living plus hunts and fishes in his (ha!) free time.
- November 19, 2009 at 10:29 PM
- Marie said...
My husband--no way. My adult sons, however, love the dough.
- November 19, 2009 at 10:42 PM
- The Bookworm said...
No male cookie dough eater here, though I only have a sample of one ;). He won't even eat cookie dough ice cream (or any ice cream other than vanilla, come to that).
- November 20, 2009 at 12:43 AM
- Karen said...
Well, I'm obviously a female reader but I'll report on the males in my house. My husband wouldn't eat raw cookie dough ever. No way. But my boys would devour it before I ever got any onto the cookie sheet if they had their way. Is shunning the cookie dough societal conditioning as they grow older???? ;)
- November 20, 2009 at 2:05 AM
My husband will only eat cookie dough. He hates cookies but loves the dough. My son eats both.
- November 20, 2009 at 6:18 AM
My dad loves cookie dough. He has me make dough just for him to eat it!
- November 20, 2009 at 7:07 AM
- Margaret in Minnesota said...
Not only does my husband eat cookie dough, he brings home rolls of it from the grocers!
(I dislike this habit. It's bad for my hips.)
- November 20, 2009 at 8:25 AM
- Amy said...
My husband LOVES to eat cookie dough. He'll even eat oatmeal cookie dough. (eww)
- November 20, 2009 at 8:54 AM
- Carmen said...
My hubby thinks any dough of any kind is gross if it's not cooked. What's up with that?
- November 20, 2009 at 10:25 AM
- Jennifer Gregory Miller said...
My husband agrees with Atticus. He'd rather eat baked cookies. Not into the dough stuff.
Now I understand why he never wanted to get the cookie dough ice cream.
- November 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM
- kathy said...
My husband eats cookie dough--not nearly as much as I do though! He also prefers that his actual cookies be half dough, so that sort of counts too.
- November 20, 2009 at 12:09 PM
- KC said...
I was curious about this so I popped over to read the comments from my Reader.
I dislike cookie dough but my husband loves it!
- November 20, 2009 at 1:39 PM
- majellamom said...
My hubby and my father are both of the opinion that it really isn't worth the bother of baking the cookie dough. Just a spoon and a bowl (or a spoon and a tube of slice and bake) works just fine. Not sure about my father-in-law, but I think he might prefer them baked.
- November 20, 2009 at 1:45 PM
- Skysaw said...
Ix-nay on the aw-eggs-ray.
This male loves cooked, homemade chocolate chip cookies, though. Mmmmmmm, 20fresh HCCC's in one sitting. If it weren't the capital sin of gluttony, a heavenly way to go. ;-) I'll bet KE agrees.
- November 20, 2009 at 2:50 PM
- The Sojourner said...
I am a female reader, but I asked my boyfriend and he says he'll eat it if there's no egg in it.
(His mom used to be a nurse. Of course, my mom used to be a pharmacist and she lets us eat things with raw egg in them.)
- November 20, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- Karen E. said...
Skysaw and Sojourner, I use the pasteurized egg substitute in cookie dough, so we can eat to our hearts' content (just not to the point of gluttony ....) :)
And the egg substitute doesn't hurt the taste of the cookies at all, if reactions to my cookies are any kind of reliable test. :)
- November 20, 2009 at 4:20 PM
- Sue said...
I have never seen my hubby eat raw cookie dough. He is Japanese, though, so it could be a cultural difference. Raw eggs are not the issue, since we eat raw eggs all the time here in Japan.
It could be that he just misses out because I usually make them on weekdays while he is at work, and there is nothing left of it by the time the rest of it have our share (and still manage to bake a few).
- November 20, 2009 at 4:55 PM
- Thou Art Jules said...
My husband definitely eats cookie dough! If I want to make cookies I had better make them from scratch because if we buy the rolls of dough from the store there is often not enough left to bake after he gets ahold of it!
- November 20, 2009 at 9:46 PM
- Donna Jannuzzi said...
Atticus' theory isn't doing so well...
Here in our house I'm the one who would rather eat my cookies, well, cooked. My husband is the one who prefers the dough.
- November 20, 2009 at 9:49 PM
- Theresa said...
Ed says, "Why would anyone eat the dough when you could bake it and eat the cookies?"
What does he know? The rest of us love cookie dough, including my sons. And raw egg does not bother us at all.
- November 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Well here in Michigan, my husband and both sons do not eat cookie dough. If I want to bake cookies and don't have the time, I will make the dough and put it in the frig. Out of fear I will eat all the cookie dough, my husband will promptly start baking the cookies!!!
- December 2, 2009 at 9:42 AM


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Friday, 14 September 2012
Fredericton Sunset
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KANATA, Ontario – Colin Campbell, the NHL's vice president of operations, said on Wednesday that the Maple Leafs should not have been awarded what turned into the winning goal in Tuesday's game against the Panthers.
With the score tied at 1, Florida goalie Scott Clemmensen was run over by Toronto's Colton Orr in front of the net just as Tim Brant's long shot was coming in. The puck hit Orr and into the empty net as both he and Clemmensen were on the ice.
Clemmensen complained that interference should be called, but neither Francis Charron nor Stephen Walkom made the call. Toronto took a 2-1 lead in the third and added one from Phil Kessel to win 3-1.
"It's quite obvious if they had the chance to see it again, you would hope the call would be made that it was interference on a goaltender,'' Campbell said. "This happens. It doesn't happen often, but it's certainly a call you wish was made differently.''
General manager Dale Tallon, coach Pete DeBoer, Clemmensen and captain Bryan McCabe were the most vocal about the non-call after the game. Even Toronto coach Ron Wilson said the goal shouldn't have been allowed – although he wasn't advocating giving it back. A play such as interference on a goalie isn't reviewable by NHL rules.
"Unfortunately, everything was in place to go against Florida last night,'' Campbell said. "It happened late, went in there net and they had hardly any chance to come back. It could have been a no-goal and a power play chance for Florida. It was a tough situation for our referees. .-.-. They probably would like that call back if they had the opportunity.''
Tallon and DeBoer wouldn't comment on the disputed goal on the record Wednesday, but Campbell expressed he knows what the Panthers are feeling. Campbell, whose son Gregory spent five seasons (2005-10) with the Panthers, also knows every point is important.
"It's not March, it's not the playoffs,'' Campbell said. "But, still, two points is two points. Florida's been in position before where one point made the difference of being in the playoffs or not.''
The Panthers got just their second power play goal of the season Tuesday when Dennis Wideman tied the game at 1 during the second. Florida's power play came into Wednesday ranked 27th in the league (2-for-26). Assistant coach Jim Hulton knows the stats are ugly, but says production will come.
"The power play has to produce,'' said Hulton, who coaches the power play. "Finally we had the tenacity and work ethic to match the talent out there. It looks like they are getting comfortable. I thought early on we showed a lot of tentativeness.''
-- The Panthers practiced at the SensPlex in suburban Kanata, Ontario, on Wednesday with DeBoer sticking around afterward to help run a practice for the Blackhawks' minor bantam team from nearby Glaucester.
The coach of the Blackhawks? Wayne Gudbranson, father of Florida prospect Erik. Dennis Gudbranson, the youngest of three hockey-playing brothers, also plays on the team.
Erik Gudbranson, the third overall pick in the 2010 draft, was sent back to his junior team after a contract agreement between he and the Panthers wasn't reached at the end of training camp. Alex Gudbranson is playing with Erik for Kingston of the Ontario Hockey League.
"Mr. Gudbranson asked me during training camp when we came through Montreal if we could run a practice for his younger team,'' said DeBoer. "He's heavily involved in junior hockey here.''
Where, When: Scotiabank Place, Kanata, Ont.; 7 p.m.
TV/Radio: FS Florida; 560-AM
The series: Senators lead 35-26-3
The game: The Senators have won two of their past three after losing five of six to start the season. Brian Elliott is 3-3 and is the only Ottawa goalie with a win this season. Florida went 2-0 here in 2008-09, but have won just three of eight since 2006-07. These two teams do not play again until Florida returns on Feb. 23.
The Projected Lineup:
David Booth-Stephen Weiss-Rostislav Olesz
Chris Higgins-Shawn Matthias-Steve Bernier
Cory Stillman-Marty Reasoner-Radek Dvorak
Steven Reinprecht-Mike Santorelli-Michael Frolik
--Bryan McCabe, Dmitry Kulikov
--Bryan Allen, Dennis Wideman
--Jason Garrison, Mike Weaver
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text: LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) We're down to the final three on "American Idol" Wednesday, and the paradox of the show is in full effect: As the show gets closer and closer to the finals, the results show is more and more bloated. And this week's show is an hour long, so you can practically go to sleep on the amount of padding laid out. There can't be much playing around with the revelation of the results -- even if Seacrest did separate Katharine, Taylor and Elliott and send them to different parts of the stage, that'd only take, what, 30 seconds? We will not make you wait so long. Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee are going through to the finals, and Elliott Yamin is going home. On the show, though, here's what we had to get through before we find out anything about the results: Seacrest saying everyone at the show was "astounded" by how close this week's vote was. A nice, long recap of Tuesday's show. The final three doing the Major Automotive Sponsor Ad o' the Week, in which they don aging makeup and do a hip-hop track. 'Cause old people rapping = comedy. Simon and Ryan bickering. Shameless "X-Men" plugging. Extended video of Taylor's trip home, which apparently included a ribs-and-pancakes breakfast. (We like this idea; if we can eat chicken and waffles together, why not ribs and pancakes?). Taylor singing "Takin' It to the Streets." Kat's trip home (as an Angeleno, she gets gypped out of a private jet ride, but she does get a helicopter, so that's cool). Kat shaking her stuff at her high school. Kat singing "Think." Elliott going home to Richmond, Va., where like the others he popped by the local FOX morning show and had people cheering for him and waving signs. Paula bawling at the end of Elliott's tape, which didn't seem all that much more touching than the other two. Sidebar: The small-town narrative works a lot better for "Idol." Birmingham, Ala., and Richmond, Va., are hardly tiny hamlets, but they're far better settings for this version of the American Dream than Katharine's hometown of L.A., where trying to become famous is an everyday occurrence. It's not her fault, but the effect of the tapes was that Kat didn't have as large a fan base, which is a bit of a disservice to her. After some patter by Clive Davis about how many records various "Idol" winners and runners-up have sold, we finally, finally get to the results. It turns out Ryan wasn't blowing smoke about how close the vote was. Less than a single percentage point separates the three contestants. And the lowest number, 33.06 percent, belongs to Elliott. He has maybe the purest voice in the competition, but as has been said ad nauseam, that's not all that counts. So it's Soul Patrol vs. McPheever for the big prize next week.


text: It's Brazil for the 2014 World Cup Soccer-mad country wins bid to host its favorite tournament By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff Posted Oct 30, 2007 4:48 PM CDT 0 comments Comments A man celebrates at the Christ the Redeemer statue with a flag that reads in Portugueses 'The 2014 cup is ours' in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Brazil was confirmed by FIFA's executive committee... (Associated Press) View 4 more images (Newser) – FIFA chose Brazil to host the 2014 World Cup today, the AP reports. Brazil, which holds the record for World Cup wins, was the only South American bidder after Colombia withdrew in April. "Soccer is not only a sport for us," said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. "It's more than that: Soccer for us is a passion, a national passion." Meanwhile, Germany landed the 2011 Women's World Cup. Brazil hosted the Cup once before, in 1950. Their bid focused on the boon to infrastructure and investment that the tournament would bring to Brazil. The country's football confederation president elaborated: "Our objective is to make Brazil become more visible in global arenas. The World Cup goes far beyond a mere sporting event. It's a tool to promote social transformation." View 4 more images


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We told Lucy to come and get us when her alarm clock said 8:00; she showed up around 7:30, which really wasn't too bad all things considered. There was great rejoicing at the sight of her beloved pillow pet.
Calvin started grinning the minute we put him down onto his new play gym. The sock monkey was an unexpected hit too :)
Mr. Nick made french toast for breakfast and then the morning really got underway.
At the end of the day, Miss Lu was thoroughly spoiled (and happy to be so!)


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Many people lack a factual understanding of events in our region because the media report them inadequately. We blog here because our daughter Malki, murdered at the age of 15 in a restaurant massacre in Jerusalem, was a victim of jihadist hatred and barbarism. For jihadism and terrorism to end in Israel, New York, Madrid, London and everywhere else, people first need to understand the scale on which it is happening and why. This ongoing war is killing us.
Monday, December 23, 2013
23-Dec-13: Rocket fire into southern Israel
Times of Israel reports that the Code Red (Tzeva Adom) early-warning alert, indicating one or more incoming missiles from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, was sounded in several southern communities during the early hours of Monday morning. As of this hour, IDF forces are searching the area for signs of damage. The landing is thought to have been in open territory near Israel's southern coastal city of Ashkelon. Several recent rocket firings in Israel's direction during the past month have fallen short inside the Gaza Strip probably doing damage that - since it is Arab-on-Arab - goes mostly unreported.
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"The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest." — Thomas More
What a great shot and quote to match. I love the idea of canning and preserving. Maybe I should give it a try. The pantry is so yummy looking!!
Once you get started, I'll bet you get hooked! That is about 1/4 of the things I canned in one season. Thank you!
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How Will Marco Reus' Absence Affect Germany at the World Cup?June 9, 2014
In addition to all the injuries suffered so far, Germany may have been dealt their biggest blow on Friday, as key player Marco Reus suffered an ankle injury that eventually ruled him out of the World Cup.
The Borussia Dortmund attacker was diagnosed with a torn ligament on Saturday and was deemed unable to participate on the day the team was scheduled to leave for Brazil, depriving coach Joachim Loew and his team of arguably their most productive player heading into the tournament.
After featuring off the bench at the European Championships two years ago, Reus became an integral part of the team in qualifying and was set to break out on the international stage in Brazil this summer.
Alas, he will have to wait four more years to get his chance. And Loew now has to find a way to fill the void of the team's best big-game player.
So, what are Loew's alternatives? Can Germany compensate? If so, how? And what was Loew's idea behind replacing Reus with defender Shkodran Mustafi?
When Reus was initially thought to be out of commission, many had Kevin Volland penciled in to replace him. Volland just missed the cut after being in the provisional squad and participating in the team's training camp.
The Hoffenheim attacker was considered surplus to requirements, and because he can fill in out wide and up top, he appeared to be the natural replacement.
However, Loew surprised everyone by selecting Sampdoria's Mustafi on Saturday morning. Mustafi, too, had been in the provisional squad, but with five central defenders already on the squad, he was the obvious exclusion.
But maybe the first step to understanding Loew's decision making is to admit that there is no direct replacement for Reus.
The 25-year-old attacker came into training camp in the form of his life. He elevated his game to another level this season with Dortmund, continuing his prolific goalscoring with 23 goals but also setting up 17 more.
By the end of the season, he was not only Dortmund's second-best goal outlet behind Robert Lewandowski but also their primary playmaker. After starting out wide, Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp eventually finished the season playing him in the middle.
That versatility and output is what many Germany supporters were hoping to see from Reus this summer. With Mesut Ozil struggling to rediscover his form and no real striker available, Reus was to be the go-to player for the team.
Indeed, it was Reus that was going to make Germany's system work without a traditional striker, and the combination of him, Thomas Mueller and Andre Schurrle constantly interchanging inside and around the box was extremely promising and productive against Armenia.
So, if Germany are going to be missing anything with Reus out, it is the presence that has so seamlessly integrated into the attack and seemingly made it function better. Loew has been criticized for moving away from the use of a traditional striker, but Reus has softened that transition and made it look like a realistic step forward.
Loew admitted, via ESPN FC, that they were not going to look for a direct replacement but rather reinforce the defense.
"It was not about finding a like-for-like replacement for Marco," Loew said. "We have a great deal of quality in that position behind the forwards."
If there is one thing that Germany have been able to count on with so many injuries piling up, it is their considerable depth in the attack. It is also why Loew was able to afford bringing only one out-and-out forward in Miroslav Klose.
The plan very much remains to rely on the attacking midfielders to provide the penetration and offensive output.
"We've got enough alternatives with Lukas Podolski, Andre Schurrle, Mario Goetze, Thomas Muller, Mesut Ozil, Julian Draxler and Toni Kroos," Loew said during Saturday's press conference.
When you consider the fact that Podolski, Schurrle, Goetze and even Ozil have all played up top for Germany at one point or another, including another attacking player would have been superfluous.
"That is why we have chosen an extra option for defense. Shkodran [Mustafi] impressed us during our training camp, he's fit and we have faith in him. We know we can rely on him 100 percent," Loew remarked.
Perhaps Loew sees players like Jerome Boateng and Benedikt Howedes as full-backs after starting them there against Armenia and therefore wanted to add cover to Per Mertesacker and Mats Hummels.
Either way, Germany should be able to compensate for Reus' absence. Podolski, in particular, has rediscovered his form and looked motivated to reclaim his starting spot on the left during their friendlies against Cameroon and Armenia.
Schurrle, too, enjoyed an impressive first season in England with Chelsea and could be Loew's first choice up top with Mueller should Klose be deemed only an option off the bench. Goetze, meanwhile, has been the attacking midfielder used most frequently in that false-nine role and offers a similar combination of mobility and a nose for goal.
Whereas Reus is Germany's most complete attacking player, each of the above options brings something distinctly different to the table, and that is where Loew will have to choose wisely. Podolski is a more direct option on the left, while Goetze and Schurrle will play a lot more centrally.
Whether the above candidates can replicate Reus' combination of scoring and creativity remains to be seen, but the alternatives are definitely there.
Losing Reus is a bitter blow for sure, but Germany's "golden generation" has made its name on the countless attacking players it has produced. In Brazil, we will find out what they are made of.


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Yep, so much for that challenge. Blogging. I was doing so well. What have I been doing instead. Hmm.. let's see.
Eating – New foods. We bought some peppers and I stuffed them. Those were really good.
For the Mother's Day Banquet in RI, I made a gluten free Hawaiian style potato mac salad
We decided to get real adventurous and try some artichoke
Sadly, I did not get a picture of it after we cooked it. we definitely did enjoy this.
We also tried fresh papaya.
It was okay. Didn't care much for the taste as you got closer to the rind.
Angel also made Kimchi Stew and Kimchi Fried Rice. No pictures of those either
Last night we tried stuffed mushrooms
I really enjoyed these. I used a recipe above as a guide. I did not have tarragon and I used a mixture of ground beef and ground turkey.
For my chocolate craving I decided to try Black bean brownies with homemade chocolate sauce. It was heavenly.
Wonder what we will try next… any suggestions?


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Norwegian Foreign Minister, Børge Brende, praised the agreement that the parties came to last year, and highlighted that this agreement is an "inclusive" and "complete" document.
Accompanied on the panel by the former US Secretary of State, John Kerry, and the current Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohamad Yavad Zarif, Brende advocated for more peace processes such as the one in Colombia.
"Peace agreements have to be well applied. The implementation of Peace is crucial. When we are planning peace, it has to be very inclusive" said Brende. "I think the strength of the Colombian Peace Agreement is that it is very complete. It articulates civil society and women, and puts them in front of the process. In the modern world we need more inclusive processes" he concluded.
Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy was also present at the event.
The event is taking place in a property near the center of the Norwegian capital, under strong security; the Oslo Forum is a meeting organized by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on resolution of conflicts, to which the FARC-EP leader, Timoleón Jiménez, was invited to participate. The Government of Norway was also one of the guarantor countries of the Colombian peace process.
The Colombian delegation in Oslo, made up of members of the Central High Command of the FARC-EP such as Timoleón Jiménez, Ricardo Téllez, Pastor Alape, and Victoria Sandino, arrived at dawn on Tuesday from Colombia. The group was greeted by Brende upon arrival in the early morning.
On the 14th, the Colombian Foreign Minister, María Ángela Holguín and Timoleón Jiménez will participate with the Norwegian minister in the panel "Colombia: Putting Peace Into Practice", where they will discuss what has happened during the past six months of implementation of the peace agreement and what will be the future challenges to overcome.


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Yesterday I hung out at the new tiny casa. I know I shouldn't say hung out but we are still without phone or internet service and the mattress was finally to be delivered. Luckily, we have a space in a tiny orange room back at the Homestead a-go-go which is where we will be staying until oh...tonight!
As I waited for our brand-spanking new mattress to arrive, I whirled through four more kitchen boxes and greeted each lovely bit as I peeled away the newspaper that protected them all these months. If you had been a passerby you might have heard me cooing to my happy mugs and bowls. I even sang a greeting to my butter dish and cookie jar. It is nice to see these little bits of home again. I didn't even think I missed them until they were unwrapped. Long lost friends they were. So sweet to be reunited.
I also found the box of hangers so I decided to tackle the multitude of clothing boxes. We have two closets to hang clothes in and one is just for dresses. I've never had a dress closet before. How spoiled am I? Now, if only I could get my keister INTO said dresses I would be a happy, giddy girl. But that is a different sort of project, isn't it? Clothing boxes were tackled and coats went into the coat closet. Coat closet! And now I need to figure out what to do with my assorted pjs and unmentionables. Methinks I need a dresser as I sold my trunk at last year's garage sale. mr. a-go-go gets the bureau in the bedroom whilst I get the closets but still, a girl needs a special place for her unmentionables.
Progress is slow going but it is going. Yay for new adventures!


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New abortion restrictions, by state
The researchers at Think Progress have published an interactive map of new restrictions on reproductive rights (meaning new controls on women's bodies, in case you missed the memo) moving in state legislatures this term. This stuff is generally under the radar of the national media, so seeing it all compiled may surprise you. I know it did me.
This strikes me as a strong argument for doing more this election than cheering on the President.


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|Campbell, Travis, Piper at Easter.
Campbell is definitely the leader. She is first to do almost everything. She is wickedly smart and frequently uses her sign language to let us know what she wants. She loves books and will often go off on her own and sit and 'read' her favorite books (which means rapidly turn the pages). She is demanding and knows what she wants and how to get it (usually by smiling at either Dad or Daddy).
Piper is very sweet and happy. She is still the smallest and defers to the other two in times of conflict. When either of the others are sad/crying, Piper always goes over to pat them to make it better. That said, she can be pushed to her limit and when she does,Watch Out! She loves to dance and will do so anytime, anywhere and in front of anyone (which makes for some interesting looks in public!)
Travis loves cars/trucks and airplanes or anything with a wheel! He is the most attached to our two dogs and loves seeing them first thing in the morning. He and the girls get along really well but he likes to play rough with them sometimes and they don't like it. He is still our most sensitive child so when the girls let him know he is playing too rough, his feelings get hurt (which is very sweet).
They are very active, happy kids taking swimming lessons, music lessons and going to the gym twice a week (wish their dads had time to do that!). No summer vacation plans with them just yet (see post below as to why). Will try and blog a little more. In the meantime, here are a few more random photos:


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It has been more than a year since I posted something here, and I think it's finally time for me to write up a thing or two. It feels right, and so I must. The reason being, is that since I began being active on Twitter, I deem that this platform as useless. I had microblogging, why should I write up a few hundred words, and waste my time here, right?
Well, I got sick of it. Lately, I haven't been feeling like myself. I don't know (or rather, didn't know) what it was, until it hit me. I was just tired of not being in the real world. I, like many others was that person that cannot go 5 minutes without checking my phone for whatsapp, twitter, facebook or just pretty much anything. My brain was programmed that way, to be on the net.
Everyday, I began to actually lose sight on what is real, and what is merely just on the internet. Early in the morning, check my phone, in class, phone, lunch, on the phone, before sleep, phone. It made me feel as if my life IS my phone. Twitter and Whatsapp occupied 50% of my life, and that is.... sad.
When did I realised this? Probably after I started my internship early in January of 2015. I felt that I had not enough time to check my phone, as I was working, but meh, probably just nothing. The thought of deactivating all of my social media accounts did crossed my mind, but it was just too hard for me, so I eventually did came back to them.
Until early of 2016. When I started my degree life. I was culture shocked. It was a whole new experience for me. The phase I'm jumping to is a complete turn around from my diploma life. I had assignments after assignments, homeworks after projects, and so much more. It forced me to actually ditched my phone for a while. I became stressed. I can't even have a proper conversation with my girlfriend over whatsapp without having that long pauses, and it made me feel guilty.
But then again, it is kinda refreshing. After 6 months of a hectic sem, I realised, hey, this is pretty good actually. I did more work, I enjoyed the real life, and I appreciate my surrounding more that I do compared to the past 5 years. At one point, I actually began avoiding my phone, even if I do have free time. I began hating the fact that in this world we live in, we communicate more by typing words behind a small screen rather than having a face to face talk.


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A little while ago I discovered a really nice website where it's possible to create personalized jewelry. I think this is just so cool and couldn't wait to order a piece of jewelry for my own. Besides that I think it would be a lovely present for others.
On mijnnaamketting.nl I created my personalized bracelet. I love it so much! I choose for a real silver (0.925) bracelet with a simple heart design. One side of the heart is engraved with my boyfriends name Duco and the other with my name. I really like the way it looks, I think it is so cute and romantic. My boyfriend really liked the bracelet as well!
Gift idea
Personalized jewelry is a great present for yourself. I think it is a really sweet gesture to engrave someone else's name on a piece of jewelry and actually wear it. My boyfriends reaction confirmed my thought.
Besides that I think it is really great if you order jewelry as a gift for someone you really care about. The bracelet was wrapped up in a cute silver colored box which makes it already look like a gift.
The webshop offers a wide range of necklaces, bracelets and pendants which you can personalize. So I would recommend to take a look! If you are looking for the exact same heart bracelet you can find it here. At the moment you can get a 10% discount with the code below.
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What do you think about my new bracelet?
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Next do you all remember when I told you that the hubby's job is going to build a new plant. Well rumor has it that they are down to Tennessee and SC. I am still hoping for Texas since they say rumor but I have been doing some research and I think that Tennessee is a state we could raise our family. I have only checked around Nashville and its suburbs since I think that is where they are considering. So if any of you live or have family in that area please let me know what you think about it. It will be next year before the plant will open but since I want out of SC soooooooooooo bad and it may take that long for our house to sell I starting early. Hopefully we will know something in the next week or so.
So I leave you with a few pics from Franklin,Tn.
Franklin, a town I would consider.
New Franklin Police station.
The oldest Episcopal church in Tennessee completed in 1834
For Memorial Day


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I am a staunch fan of both Judy Garland and Mel Torme. Because of my love for both artists, I am often in a precarious position when it comes to talking to Judy fans. You see, there is to this day a clash of the Garland fans and Torme fans. Why? Because in 1970, the year after after Judy's death, Mel Torme (or Mel "Torment" as many Garland fans call him) published a tell-all book entitled The Other Side of the Rainbow: Judy Garland on the Dawn Patrol. Garland and Torme worked together on her ill-fated TV show (appropriately titled The Judy Garland Show). Torme acted in the capacity of her musical arranger, a job he resented from the outset as he felt that he wouldn't be able to use his performing talents to the max. Of this, he was certainly right. However, In the book, he brought to light many negative aspects of the legendary Garland: her inability to show up on time to work, her addictive dependence on pills and alcohol, and her constant neediness. The fact that the book was almost 80% negative speak about Garland, and published so soon after her death, has remained a sore spot for Garland fans to this day. (The fact that Mickey Rooney, Garland's supposed best friend, wrote a foreword to the book that pretty much confirmed everything Torme wrote about is an oddly dismissed discussion among Garland fans. But, I digress.) While I sympathize with Garland fans, and have trouble digesting much of the book myself, I will in this post discuss why I think the Torme-Garland feud should be put to rest for once and for all.
First of all, you have to admit that it would have been pretty hard for Torme to take on the job of musical arranger when his talents far extended this. However, in the early 1960s, even though it's hard to believe, Torme had trouble even getting a record deal; his popularity was dwindling. He was also going through a divorce. So, the idea of having a regular job understandably interested the struggling Torme. Also, we Garland fans must admit that as much as we adore her, she was not perfect. She had many demons, and this could make her very difficult to work with. For me, the tragedy of the Garland-Torme relationship is that they never spoke again after the cancellation of her show, and their friendship was ruined forever.
Secondly, Torme has said many times that he was in awe of Judy's artistry. In his beautifully written and much less gossipy autobiography, It Wasn't All Velvet, he cites Judy as one of his musical inspirations and heroes, and says that her talent was essentially without peer. Therefore, while the personal wounds may never have healed, Torme never lost sight of Garland's unmatchable talent.
Thirdly, people who boycott Torme's music as a result of the Garland-Torme fiasco are missing out on some of the greatest music ever recorded. Torme is a brilliant natural singer who in later years developed into one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. Furthermore, Torme and Garland's duets are the product of two voice types (alto and tenor) perfectly blending to create a seamless and gorgeous sound. Take a listen to their version of the Comden/Green tune The Party's Over, from an episode of The Judy Garland Show. The introduction is evidence of a lighter side of the Garland-Torme relationship.
Also, take a look at this outtake from The Judy Garland Show, with Mel singing the jazz standard Don't Get Around Much Anymore, and Garland and MGM alum June Allyson joining in on the fun. Surely this demonstrates that there was not only hate between Garland and Torme.
Since we are now in the year of 2012, and Torme and Garland have both left this earth and given us the gift of beautiful music, I think we should all band together and appreciate both artists, acknowledge the fact that nobody is perfect, but appreciate art for art's sake. Let's all find the rainbow, and enjoy the music of both amazing artists.


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We should think of many ways to make our meals so exciting. For example, we should cook the favorite dishes of the person who is celebrating birthday. Or if we want to have a picnic in our favorite resort such as Watercamp Resort in Cavite, we should cook something suitable for a swimming party.
People agree that cooking from the heart is the most effective way to perfect a recipe. The perfect taste of a meal is only arrived by thinking that what cook is for our loved ones. Cooking with love in mind is also a unique way to enjoy cooking and preparing all the necessary ingredients. There are recipes that are not easy to prepare and it takes a loving heart to fulfill the task properly. I surely believe that cooking with love in mind is the ultimate secret of the best chef in town.


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The Die-Cut Divas are celebrating Christmas all month long with tons of die-cut inspiration!!!
Terry has started carrying the Cottage Cutz Dies in her store and they are awesome!
For my project today I made a card and gift box set using
The card base is a 5 1/4" Square Scallop card from Creative Cuts and More that was die cut from Bazzill Red Canvas cardstock. The words were die cut from Bazzill Green cardstock. The Dew Drops are from The Robins Nest.
The box is Square Box #01 from Creative Cuts and More cut from Red Bazzill cardstock.
The Cottage Cutz die, Celebrate the Season, is one that will get lots of use.
You could use it to make all your Christmas cards and it would be great on a scrapbook page full of wonderful Christmas pictures too!
Make sure you check back all month.
I'll have more great die cut projects to share with you!


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September 06, 2007
Freemasonry in Egypt
Freemasonry in Egypt - Is it still around?
Roman Era Funerary Portrait Painting. (From Spooky Librarians)
A Palestinian family portrait from 1900
A slideshow of the Palm rising, one of the many grand projects in Dubai
Young Israelis blast Gaza strip with vegetables
Today I went swimming with my wife
Jerusalem Rocks, an international music event in support of peace and unity. (From Blond 2.0)
Pocket books called "Stalags" were practically the only pornography available in the conservative Israeli society of the early 1960s. Though it was claimed that the Stalags were translated from English, they were actually created and written by Israelis. Israel's dirty little secret
A Huge Depository of Unusual Stories from the Middle East Here
September 6, 2007 in Middle East | Permalink
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...that guy in the fez is tommy coper a british comedian and magician.(actually that should be awful magician)if you gooogle his name you may be directed to so many bizarre public death lists on which you'll find his name,as he collapsed on stage and died on british television.when he was dragged behind the curtain,people thought it was part of the act.sad but true.
Posted by: lynne at Sep 6, 2007 1:30:27 AM
I wonder...is that burka a one peice or a burka bikini?
Posted by: scott at Sep 6, 2007 4:25:38 PM
viva la revolution , buy no israeli goods!
and it is tommy cooper. Grand ruler of brit humor and a phenomenal person.
Posted by: hemaworst at Sep 16, 2007 5:50:07 PM
Hmm, I see black is the new black and the latest swimwear for ladies is....about 500 years old.
I'm glad that ignorant crap mostly happens in the Middle East, not glad that we also wee it in the West. Just so unbelievably ignorant and primitive.....
Posted by: Joe at Oct 14, 2007 11:32:58 AM