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I've just finished reading -- or rather, listening to "Naked in Baghdad," an account of last year's Iraq war by NPR foreign correspondent Anne Garrels.
Even though I also covered the war, mainly for BBC radio, I found the book surprisingly unsatisfying.
Garrels' job is almost identical to mine and so tales of flak jackets, satellite phones held together with duct tape, meagre booze rations and endless working days in less-than-salubrious conditions have long since lost their sheen of glamour and danger. Such assignments are usually just plain shitty -- as you'll know if you've followed this blog from the early days.
More than anything else, though, what spolit the book for me were the toe-curlingly mawkish circular e-mails sent to friends by Garrels' husband, Vint Lawrence -- which are republished in full. Each so-called "Brenda Bulletin" (named after the comic-strip reporter Brenda Starr) caused me to cringe with embarrassment.
Nevertheless, given Garrels' profession as a radio reporter, "Naked In Baghdad" is the perfect book to be adapted into an audio version.
Garrels is a captivating narrator and a fine journalist, with a rare ability to draw poignant stories out of ordinary people. Her observations during the breakdown of law in order in the days immediately following the fall of Saddam Hussein are also remarkably prophetic.
Just skip the Brenda Bulletins.


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This is a brick textured polymer clay vase with sculpted flowers. For this project, I combined copper and sienna premo polymer clay & brick texture sheet by makins for the vase cover. I brushed it with gold pearl ex to create a metallic look.
Flowers were individually sculpted, brushed with different shades of pearl ex for the details and I used polybonder adhesive to secure it on the vase.
It took me long to finish this project but it turned out very nice.
This made a beautiful birthday gift to someone special.
Here's another design using the same technique and colours. It is
an oven safe dish I found from the dollar store.
I designed this dish to have a layered look cover just like the vase.
It's a beautiful piece to keep. This project is also a birthday gift to someone special.


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No soup today. Instead, here's some supplemental reading.
The other day someone from the DC trip was kind enough to send me a link to something she was talking about on the bus. Apparently Bill Drummond — mad genius behind The KLF, for those of you old enough to remember the 80s — has been travelling around England and Ireland for the last few years, making soup for anyone who writes to him and asks. The catch? They must live bang on a straight line drawn from Nottingham to Belfast.
Here's his manifesto.
The project is brilliant on a couple of levels, but I'm particularly taken by the stuff about lines. That a line can be the tool creating community — drawing people together into shared experience — rather than dividing them into two camps, is just a model of simple, elegant insight.
In his words:
"I like the idea that I have taken a map and drawn a line on it and decided to give it a name and make up rules about it. 'I'm afraid it states quite clearly here, that if you don't live bang on the line Bill Drummond will not come and make soup at your place.' It's not about living to the north, south, east or west of this line, you've got to live right on it. I suppose it must have something of the ley line business about it, except I hate all that Celtic myth, new age stuff. Ley lines have no mystical or spiritual powers other than those we invest in them. Just 'cause some blokes 3,000 years ago decided to build their stone circles in a particular place doesn't give it any more value than a line drawn across any part of the world."
Elsewhere, he talks about the strange social contract soup maker and eater(s) enter into, and the associations the process has sparked.
"Trying to nail down why the idea of The Soup Line excites me might just kill it off. I just know that it does and for some reason those people that I have met along it have accepted the notion of this line very positively, in public anyway. One person reminded me of the Stone Soup fable; a couple told me that the phrase 'taking the soup' has a very negative connotation for one camp in the Irish sectarian divide; and two or three commented on the blind trust that had to exist for both parties in allowing a strange man into your house under the pretext he is going to make you, your family and close friends soup."
I've been thinking a lot in general about bartending, soup night, and hospitality lately, so this all hits a bunch of buttons. I may try and do more with it. Down the line.
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"For those who love Formula One, going to Monza is a special occasion," Honda's sporting director Gil de Ferran said. "The history of the place is evident and the atmosphere is fantastic. The circuit itself is unique with very long straights and the highest top speeds that we will see all year, placing a premium on the aerodynamic efficiency and top-end horsepower. This year, most of the track has been resurfaced, which has slightly changed the requirements on the tyres".
"Together with the other teams, we spent three days in Monza this week optimising our tyre choice and set-up for the track, including a unique aerodynamic configuration. Both Jenson and Rubens have had good races there in the past, particularly Rubens who has won twice, and our car performed well at the test, all of which bodes well for the weekend."
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|ABOVE: PDG Stan Kopp (left), the new president of the Ohio Lions Foundation, and IPDG Woody Conrad (right) stop by the Lions Vision Clinic information table at the Crushers game on Thursday night.
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4G put to the test
As I predicted, peace has broken out in the 4G wars that have pitched the operators against Ofcom. The deal unveiled by the Culture Secretary Maria Miller on Tuesday night should see all the operators offering 4G by next summer.
But in the short term, EE - the owner of Orange and T-Mobile - will have the field to itself.
I got the chance to test its 4G network against an existing 3G service. Obviously this isn't at all fair - 4G with a couple of journalists using it should do much better than 3G crammed with thousands of users. Watch the test to get a flavour of what we can expect from the new technology.


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Want to learn about alternative story forms in a hurry? Try this upcoming Society for News Design Quick Course in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Given the SND sponsorship and the impressive list of designers who will serve as trainers, it's safe to say this two-day workshop will have a visual focus. It's suitable for reporters and editors, too.
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AppleInsider: Apple on Monday released a software update for owners of its recently updated Mac mini desktop, addressing an issue that would cause a connected screen to flicker.
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Llaima Again Erupts
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Chile's Llaima volcano, one of the most active in South America, spewed out a river of lava more than 1,100 yards long on Saturday in a fresh eruption, prompting officials to order dozens of people to evacuate.
Llaima, which lies in Chile's picturesque lake region about 435 miles south of the capital Santiago, erupted on January 1, 2008, and has belched rock and ash sporadically since then.
The lava and hot gases from the latest eruption are melting snow on the sides of the volcano, and authorities say some towns are in danger of being hit by mudslides.
"We are going to start the evacuation of some people who live in sectors that are particularly vulnerable to the risk of ... avalanches of mud due to melting snow," Johaziel Jamett, head of the early warning center at the National Emergency Office, told Reuters.
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As the GOP reels, the time to secure LGBT rights is sooner rather than later.
By Steve Charing
Much has been debated recently among LGBT activists regarding the timing of pro-LGBT initiatives that can be undertaken by the Democratic-controlled Congress and an ostensibly gay-friendly president.
Should President Barack Obama expend political capital now, while he's popular, to pursue key LGBT legislation? Or, should he defer these bold, challenging moves until he accumulates a larger cache of IOUs?
Such measures would entail a repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and the Defense of Marriage Act. It would also involve a push for an all-inclusive federal employment non-discrimination legislation (ENDA) and adding sexual orientation and gender identity to a comprehensive hate crimes bill.
Right now, the president remains popular with polls generally indicating that 60 to 70 percent of the American people approve of his job performance. They also, by large numbers, have a great deal of confidence in Mr. Obama despite his rocky first two months in office highlighted by a sinking economy and his desire to spend its way out of the muck.
Couple that with the unabated plunging of the Republican Party. The GOP is essentially leaderless and bankrupt of any ideas. They are losing the PR war by being effectively (and accurately) portrayed as the "Party of No." There have been dust-ups between recently elected Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele and the blustery but influential radio blowhard, Rush Limbaugh, as well as other key players within the party.
People around the U.S. and the world, for that matter, cringe at the nightmarish notion that if fortunes were reversed, John McCain would be floundering in an attempt to figure the way out of the economic morass. Sarah Palin, as vice-president, would be supervising an economic stimulus to nowhere with a chronic chorus of "Thanks, but no thanks." And the Secretary of the Treasury would be none other than the potential Nobel Prize winner in Economics (in his mind, at least) Joe the Plumber. Yikes!
It's no wonder the good folks of America will continue provide President Obama with a very long leash to see this mess through. He has already accumulated a ton of good will, as evidenced by the gaudy poll results. And the alternative is downright frightening.
However, if history has taught us anything, nothing lasts forever. Mr. Obama could stumble as the economy tumbles more. He could be accused of allowing "bonus-gate" to erode an already low trajectory for consumer confidence. There could be an international crisis—somewhere, anywhere. Patience could easily wear thin. Joe Biden, God love him, could stand before a bank of microphones. Anything can happen that could derail this presidency.
That is why I conclude that the President and Congress should act swiftly on these LGBT initiatives. Indeed, a bill has been introduced in Congress by Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Moreover, a lawsuit by Major Margaret Witt is challenging the Air Force's attempt to discharge her under the policy. Observers see this as the rubber meeting the road for the President; he must weigh in on the issue now, as events will have forced his hand.
Barack Obama has promised support for the other key lgbt issues during his campaign, and we should be confident he will come through for us. He started off on the right foot by agreeing to formally endorse a United Nations declaration calling for an end to discrimination and other human rights abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The action reversed President Bush's refusal to sign off on the statement—the only Western country not to do so.
The President's sway in Congress will, of course, be determined not just by poll numbers, but also by his ability to build consensus within the Democratic Party and reach across the aisle.
President Obama has already demonstrated that he can walk and chew gum at the same time.
While the economy is and should remain on the front burner, the President has delved into other issues that he sees as major components of his agenda, such as energy, health care and education.
That effort should continue with the LGBT matters that have been languishing in Congress for years, and in some cases, decades. Fear of being perceived as pro-gay has handcuffed many in Congress for too long.
This is a new day in America, however. We have a popular, compassionate and intelligent President who doesn't flinch at accepting responsibility unlike his horrific predecessor.
Surveys continue to show increasing support for LGBT rights, especially in employment and in the military, so Congress ought to "man up" for a change and take on these important LGBT initiatives.
And Mr. Obama should use his current positive standing with the American people to promote and support LGBT non-discrimination now because who knows how long the window of opportunity will remain open?


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I saw HALESTORM at the HOUSE OF BLUES in Cleveland last night! (**which is why my post is late...good reason, huh?)
The opening band reminded me of Paramore. The middle act was a solid and tight blue collar rock band with bite. Here's a video for their song BULLET IN MY HAND which rocked. They sound better live than the studio version--that's saying something. Check 'em out.
Alas...I gotta put the rockin aside for a moment and get to the topic.
Five Words I LOVE:
1.) FUCK. * It's a noun. It's a verb. It's an adjective. Fuck wins the multi-tasking trifecta. You can make an entire sentence with this word and it's derivatives. The word 'shit' comes close to having the same power, as does the word 'smurf' but both lack the broad scope of 'fuck.' *Definition is not possible, but inherent understanding is expected.
2.) MAGNILOQUENCE. "Speaking in lofty or grandiose style." (VICIOUS CIRCLE p 129)
3.) MALEFICENT. "Doing evil or harm." Not only the name for Disney's best villianess, IMO, it's just cool to say. (muh-leff-uh-sent) It rolls off the tongue like sweet candy...with a poison center.
4.) LEXICON. Nope. It's not a fancy convention for high-end car lovers. "Inventory. The vocabulary of a particular language, field, class, person,etc. A wordbook." It's the inventory of your language. Your personal lexicon includes the words you use to communicate every day, the dialect of your area or family or religion, as well as the jargon unique to your profession. It is you.
5.) ILLUMINATI. "Persons possessing or claiming to possess superior enlightenment." It's just a cool word. Sounds mystical and menacing at once.
Five Words I HATE:
1.) NO. Don't tell me no. Just don't. If I've not gotten it myself and I bothered to ask you, it's important.
2.) DISEASE. (Including DIALYSIS. CANCER. etc.) Too many good people taken by it.
3.) WHITE CHOCOLATE. Just put the damn cocoa in mine or keep it to yourself.
4.) {insert fashionable non-word of the week here}. You know which ones I'm talking about. Yeah. :-/
5.) PUSILLANIMOUS. "Lacking courage or resolution; timid; faint-hearted." (pyoo-suh-lan-i-mus) First, it looks like it's going to mean one thing and then it doesn't. Second, it sounds off-putting to me. Just saying. And I had to fill the list with something.
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Hey guys, this is Abi here,
And it is February- and so, I will be posting my February TBR, along with my Monthly TBR Jar Challenge!
So, let's get to it!
Febraury TBR (2016)
TBR Jar: February
The TBR Jar Challenge for February is:
Read a book that was made into a film.
TBR Jar Book: The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak
Again, this book seems the perfect choice for this category, because not only have I really wanted to read this for what seems like all eternity, but PolandbananasBOOKS, Katytastic and Jessethereader are covering this book for the Booksplotion Book of the Month. (Plus, I don't really have any other book adapted films that I still have to read).
(Also, I'm going to read this after Unbecoming, by Jenny Downham).
Other TBR Books
1. Unbecoming, by Jenny Downham
Well, I'm pretty certain that I am going to be finishing this book fairly soon since I only have like 30 pages left until I finish. (I really should have just finished this book before I posted this, but yeah). This book is about three generations of women in the same family. Mary, the grandmother, Caroline, the mother, and Katie, the teenager. And as Katie and Mary grows closer, Mary gives Katie confidence and hope, as Mary loses her memories (she has dementia and Alzheimer's), rules get broken, Lives get ruined, but people get brought together.
Beautiful book.
2. Continuing all the books in the "Throne of Glass" series, by Sarah J Maas
Catching up with this series is LONG overdue. I seriously need to catch up.
So, that is all that I have for you today guys! I will definitely have my review of Unbecoming, by Jenny Downham ready for you by Wednesday, and I bid you goodbye!
-Abi xxxx


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I could wander around there for hours- I love seeing all the set up rooms and kitchens! I'd bought a few things there before, the expedit bookshelves mainly, but after seeing some great frames on other blogs:
above pictures from K.F.D Designs
pictures from Emily A. Clark
I decided I needed to go over there and pick some up myself. Especially after seeing this:
KFD Designs
it is just a sheet of wrapping paper framed in a Ribba frame from Ikea. GENIUS! and they take up so much space- it's the perfect piece of cheap "art" for young people looking for something large and modern-ish with out spending a lot of money. So I went down to Paper source and bought two sheets of wrapping paper- $2.95 a piece I believe and threw them into the large Ribba frames, which btw, cost $24! I had actually planned on getting just one sheet and one frame- for the guest room but then I found the most adorable paper that would look great in the kitchen, so I got it too and an extra frame. It was completely worth the $27 to completely change the look of the breakfast room.
Just a little bit more sophisticated, right?
I also got one for the guest room which previously was a big blank wall!
I love the happy over sized floral print!
While at Ikea I also decided to get three frames to go above the bed- these smaller Ribba frames were a whopping $14! And they are actually seemingly well made and pretty easy to throw together. For those I decided to get pictures that we had taken on trips blown up to 8 x 10 and mount them- like the bedroom pictures from Emily A. Clark. And I couldn't be more pleased!
In case you were wondering, that is Antigua, Charleston and NYC
I think it fills the space nicely and looks so much better than the blank wall it was before :)


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The other night we ate out at a little Italian cafe that we have been wanting to try for a while. My mom loves pasta and she asked me to order for her. I ordered one of her all-time favorites, angel hair pasta with basil and tomato sauce, figuring that would be a safe bet. She didn't seem to like it, and didn't eat very much, so I had to give her something else when we got home. It was no big deal. I didn't think too much about it.
Last night we went out to another local restaurant I have been wanting to try. Their specialty is "hip" home cooking. Mom was immediately drawn to the spaghetti and meatballs on the menu, so I ordered it for her. The plate arrived, heaped with spaghetti and two gigantic meatballs. After a few minutes I noticed she was struggling, not sure whether to use her spoon or knife. I replaced the spoon with the fork in her hand and she started to twirl the spaghetti, but was still having trouble. I cut up the spaghetti into more manageable bite-sized pieces and she was able to eat some of it, but it was clear she was frustrated. She did manage to polish off the meatballs.
That night as she was going to bed I asked her if she liked the restaurant and she apologized for having had trouble with her food. I dismissed that and told her not to worry — from now on I know better to be sure that the pasta I order for her is penne or something more manageable. When I make pasta at home it's usually penne or shells — that's what my daughter likes. I just haven't thought about it. Until now. Having a parent with dementia, everything is new and a little confusing — not just to them, but to me, too. I need to rethink some things as my mom needs to adjust to what she can do, too. Luckily pasta, which she loves, comes in a lot of easy-to-eat shapes and sizes.


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Hello lovelies!
At the end of May, we dog sat Tetley. Isn't he just the most beautiful dog? James' family went to see a Strictly Come Dancing show at our local theatre, so we looked after him for the night. He was so well behaved & even resisted our takeaway without too much use of those puppy dog eyes..
Ah Sunday roast! I really don't have enough of these. I usually work Sundays so miss out on them, but recently I've either been off or had shorter shifts, so was able to meet up with the girls for a bite to eat at lunchtime.
On 1st June, myself & James celebrated our 2 & a half year anniversary & him finishing 2nd year of uni (any excuse for a date night..!) so we went to the Giggling Squid in our local town. You might remember me mentioning this restaurant before as myself & the girls went there for my birthday back in January. It does the most gorgeous food, definitely worth a visit!
Last Friday I had my hair cut. I won't bore you with the whole backstory, as I've already posted about it last week, but I'm so so so happy with it! I had a good chunk cut off & am feeling a lot more sophisticated with my new do. Amazing what a few inches off can do for your mood.
On Saturday, myself, Boop, Gem & Cathy went out for dinner & a catch up. It was so lovely to see them. We rarely get to meet up because of our rotas & shift work, but we discussed Gem's wedding plans (which is less than 3 months away now!) & hen do plans. Can't wait for August now!
Last Sunday, myself & all the lovely ladies from work took part in the Race For Life. It was such an amazing & emotional day. I've written a full post on it which you can read here if you like. : )
& on the Sunday evening, after completing the race, I met up with Kym, Lauren, Lorna & Boop for dinner. We went to ASK Italian & had the most delicious meal. I had the Pollo Piccante Con Pancetta & the Chocolate Amore cake for pudding.
Finally, yesterday myself & James made the most of the sunshine & went to the South Of England Show for the day. It was so gorgeously hot! I'm going to do a full post on our day so keep your eyes peeled for that. : )
How has your week been lovelies? : )
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At about 11:00 every night (except for maybe a day off every three weeks), read "The Tortoise and the Hare". Don't read any other books except that one.
Because the Mets season is the same damn story all the time ... the script doesn't change:
- Score a bunch of runs in the first three or four innings.
- Take a nap.
- Watch the other team pass you at the end and celebrate off your bullpen.
"But Metstradamus, last night's game was a great game, I'd hardly call it the same old story".
Okay, so it was "The Tortoise and the Hare" adapted by Tolstoy. It doesn't matter. It's the same story. There's a tortoise, there's a hare, and the Mets lose. You could get Martin Scorsese to direct the movie version ... or you could get Ang Lee to direct it. The ending remains the same. Mets lose.
If the 2008 Mets were a sitcom, it would have been cancelled by now for being too predictable.
You could change the players (Luis Ayala as closer ... any more good ideas?) even put some character actors in leading roles (Aaron Heilman as vanquished hero is kinda like Brian Dennehy as Bobby Knight, it just doesn't look right), but it's the same movie ... the same book ... the same poem.
Well screw this, I'm changing the postscript. You see, this is the part where Metstradamus goes insane. Not tonight. In addition to being too tired and too numb from the 4,912th gut wrenching loss in the last two years, I present to you the following: The Mets have come back from many of these types of losses this season with some great efforts ... and they have the right guy on the mound tonight to make it happen. And if he does, it's a split.
There, optimistic and level headed. How's that for a surprise ending.
(And if Santana can't make it happen, then we could always hope for Brian Fuentes to be claimed by the Mets on waivers. Or maybe that nine-year-old that's too good for his little league team can come help out.)


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My first thought was that this looks pretty much exactly like item #1 in Fix #1. This one is black and that one was navy, but they are essentially the same and if you recall I returned that one as well.
Hydie Geo Print Crochet Detail Blouse
Same style....again. And not a flattering style for me. Also the black shoulders are a crochet type panel and the bra straps were showing. I. HATE. THAT. The fabric pattern was just so-so. I am not super in to the geometric patterns that seems popular right now.
Pierson Lace Detailed Short Sleeve Shirt
Not a huge fan of lace or mint. And again, the bra strap issue. I did like that this was an actual short sleeve, which I had asked for, instead of sleeveless.
Hailey Geo Print Tie Waist Dress
I didn't even bother to put shoes on and "style" it as they suggest because laying out I really liked it and was sure about this one. Then I looked in the mirror and thought......oh, what a cute potato sack. Sniffle. I was a little sad.
Tear Filled Goodbye
If you are familiar with Stitch Fix you are probably looking for photo number 5 right now. Scroll on back up to the first three pictures. The jeans were the fifth item. Johnny Skinny Jeans. I love skinny jeans with my boots. They were the right length, SOFT, stretch and comfy, smaller pockets on the bum (which makes a gal's bum look better) and fit like they were custom made for me. It was love. I was sure they were my new favorite jeans.
I cried a little when they went back in the return envelope.


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IS PIZZA GOOD FOR YOU?Maybe it is, as there has been new developed baking techniques, using higher temperatures and longer baking times, which raises the level of antioxidants- those molecules that protect us from cancer and disease –causing free radicals-in whole wheat pizza dough.
It maybe a while before the technique reaches South Africa but in the meanwhile there ways to enjoy your favourite Italian import without feeling too guilty,says nutritionists. 'Pizza is generally healthier than other fast food because it isn't fried. 'But the extra kilojoules sneak in when you add meat toppings such as ham and salami- these are generally of the processed variety, so the fat tends to be saturated, and they're high in salt'.
A Plain margaritas is best if you're watching your waist but you can always add interest – and antioxidants- with vegetable toppings such as mushrooms, green pepper and garlic. 'Portion size also makes a big difference, says Flint, 'so share your pizza with your man or save some for tomorrow.


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Uh oh: Zoabi's changing direction
Zionist Union leader Isaac Herzog's chances of becoming prime minister may have risen considerably Monday when Balad MK Haneen Zoabi said for the first time she could recommend to President Reuven Rivlin that Herzog form the next government.What are the chances Obama and/or the shady V15 group are behind her sudden change in position? I'd say they're very possible. Netanyahu himself said there's a worldwide effort being made to topple him, and this could easily be part of it. One more reason why I'm voting for the Likud and not for smaller parties in this election.
[...] Joint List sources who spoke to Zoabi at length on Sunday and Monday revealed that she had been persuaded to back Herzog to Rivlin and would recommend doing so when their party meets with the president after the March 17 election. The sources said that after standing tough against the vote-sharing agreement, Balad would feel more comfortable giving in on the Herzog issue and backing him instead of the initial plan not to support anyone.
"The Joint List will do everything possible to ensure that Netanyahu will fall," a Joint List source said. "At the right time the wise decision will be made."
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Two Dead, Two to Go in Ohio
This is the security video capturing the last few seconds of 12 year-old Tamir Rice's life. Note how fast the Cleveland cops shoot him dead. We're talking two seconds or less. This video plainly belies their official story that they told the kid three times to drop the gun. They even had the nerve to circle in red the kid's hand as it supposedly reached for the gun. Maybe his final thought was to hand it to them. He never even had the chance to put his hands up.
Since we've established the child was 12 and that he had just a toy gun, we don't need any further context. The video shows us everything we need to know. The cop shot the child dead 2 seconds or less after they arrived then the craven cunt hid behind the cruiser. This shows the fascist, paranoid mindset of white cops in heavily black communities, the Us vs Them mentality. It also shows how badly these men and women are trained, that they don't take into account the difference between a man and a child or a toy gun and a real gun.
And all because some old white woman thought she saw a gang banger. With no context other than her saying she thought the gun might be a toy, that was good enough for two white cops who went there with premeditated murder on their minds.
Let's keep one other thing in mind: In Ohio, Open Carry is legal and white men openly parade their ordnance with complete impunity. But this is the second case this year of a black male getting gunned down in Ohio for carrying a toy gun (The second being John Crawford III, who looked eerily like my older son and is the same age) because some paranoid white asshole suffering from Angry Black Man syndrome called the cops.
It's open season on black people, always has been and always will be until some radical changes are made (and, no, shooting cops and ramping up their already radical militarizartion is NOT the answer). We saw it during the antebellum era, we saw it during the Civil Rights era, we saw it in Algiers Point in the wake of Katrina and we're seeing it now. And the Ferguson nondecision sets a very, very dangerous precedent for African Americans. Because, as sure as redneck states began passing voter suppression bills in the wake of the SCOTUS' gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, this horrendous exoneration of Darren Wilson will tell white cops once and for all, "Yes, it's perfectly permissible to gun down black people in cold blood. Don't worry, we'll find some rationale for it even if we have to manufacture it."
Want to kill a black person you don't like? Just call the cops have them do your dirty work for you. You'll even make your hit man rich and famous in the process.


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24 February 2012
Meatless Friday Friday: Mexican Food Edition
Until now.
As a yoot on the mean streets of Jefferson County (yes, it explains a lot), heading north into the oh-so-high-class South St. Louis County for a meal at Casa Gallardo was like hitting Tony's.
I once broke up with a girl who ordered a hamburger instead of Tex-Mex. True story.
¡Adios, Casa Gallardo!
6 comments:
- Fr. Andrew said...
You were right and just to break up with that woman. Yeesh!
PS- like the first wordpress theme. Clean.
- 24 February, 2012 15:01
What does this blog have to do with defending the glories of the Latin Mass, restoring the Hapsburg monarchy to America, dragging the Catholic Church into the 10th century and subsequently excommunicating any citizen to the left of these positions?
C'mon, Timmy.... get back on message!
- 27 February, 2012 13:39
- StGuyFawkes said...
Don't you ever have a wistful thought as to where that hamburger girl and her Spirit of Vatican II went?
St. Guy
- 28 February, 2012 08:18
- thetimman said...
cdg, you say it like those are bad things.
stguy, sure, always wistful about life.
- 28 February, 2012 09:43
It's not often that mr.guyfaux and I agree on anything, but in this case...
...ya should'a gone with the hamburger girl!
in peace & wahoo!
- 28 February, 2012 09:49
- StGuyFawkes said...
Dear C(atholic) D(ogma) G(rates)(cdg),
A girl who would order a burger at a Mexican restaurant would order liturgical dancers at her wedding Mass.
Tim did the right thing.
I only wondered if he had a passing thought for his beloved infidel every once and a while.
St. Guy
- 28 February, 2012 22:31


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The 2017 tournament is the 131st edition of the championships, the 50th in the Open Era and the third Grand Slam tournament of the year. It is to be played on grass courts and was part of the ATP World Tour, the WTA Tour, the ITF Junior tour and the NEC Tour. The tournament is organised by All England Lawn Tennis Club and International Tennis Federation.
Andy Murray is the defending champion in the Gentlemen's singles. Two-time defending Ladies' singles champion Serena Williams will not return to defend her title, having ended her season in April due to pregnancy.[1]
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Daily painting #579 6"x6" oil on primed canvas panel
Mmmmm....some more florals....rosey red buds to brighten up your day. My daughter is doing her piano exam today at the Durban Music School and my son starts his mid-year exams at school. So we all need a little cheering up in this house (the tension!!!!!) ....I hope you have a cheery day too....and I hope my kiddies ace their exams today!!!! (Holding thumbs!)
P.S. Sorry about all the explanation marks, can you feel the tension (!!!!)
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It's been over a month since I posted any progress on the layout. Well, there simply hasn't been much to post. I've been very busy with school for one thing. That, and spring has definitely sprung down here. The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. As usual my enthusiasm for model railroading tends to wane a bit around this time of year.
Over the past few nights I have made some progress at the Altoona Shop complex. As you can see from the above photos, I put down some Woodland Scenics paving tape to mark out all the paved areas. Next I spread some black WS ballast as a ground cover and ballast for the yard tracks. I also drilled holes and installed lights in some of the buildings.
I decided I didn't like the backshop where it was behind the coaling tower and moved it to where you see in the photo. In it's old location, the tracks from the turntable would have to make crazy-sharp turns to reach the shop and it would have looked really stupid.
So anyway, this may be it for a while on the layout progress. I have ordered up the first batch of DCC decoders and plan on converted the Norfolk Southern fleet over the course of the next few months. So I'll be keeping you updated on that. And who knows? By mid summer when its 90 degrees outside with 110% humiditiy, spending time in an air-conditioned train room may start to seem appealing again.


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I like to chime in every so often to share recordings that I feel are representative of the works, and represent good fundamental tuba playing. Bear with me as I have two to discuss.
1. Bruckner Symphonie No. 8- NDR Sinfonieorchester/Gunter Wand. I have owned 14-15 seperate recordings of this work as I have loved it since first hearing in the Summer of 1976 via the 3rd installment by the BPO/Von Karajan. Since I have found this particular recording I have sold all of the others with the exception of the Furtwangler/VPO reading from 1944. Recorded in 1993, this reading does not make the grand gesture of soft string stuff followed by blaring brass that is prevelant in so many recordings. Wand lets the architecture of the piece unfold in such a way that one understands the flow of the music and it's inherent intent. It goes beyond the segmented recordings loved by brass players (people who wait around for the NEXT BIG BLOW) and treats it as a painting in music. Who knew that the clarinet had such beautiful lines, or that the string repetitions really do boost the harmonic flow? If you want to be enlightened instead of bludgeoned, this is the recording for you.
Not that it isn't without its monumental brass playing, in fact this is the BEST brass playing I have heard on this particular work. As it was recorded in 1993, this puts it right in the middle of Walter Hilgers' time with the NDR. His Contrabass playing is beautiful, forceful where need be, but wonderfully poignant in the softer sections. He provides a very firm foundation, playing the BBb tuba with authority, clarity, and sheer weight of sound (notice I didn't say volume) that makes this a primer on how to play over the entire range of dynamics. There are two notes in the last 3 minutes of the Finale that should be the benchmark for every tuba player. A simple G-C whole note pattern that is played with such beauty and resonance as to make me want to have chops again just to try to emulate it. His brass brethren are on the same wave length and give a performance that is not likely to be matched.
The recording is on the RCA Read Seal label, #09026 68047 2. I purchased it used on Amazon for $2.99. It was new, go figure.
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1 Victoria Mullova/RPO/Previn. Early in my career I had the good fortune to perform this work a number of times with Charles Rex as soloist. If you are unfamiliar with the work, get it. It is an emotional tour-de-force that takes you from stunning highs to gut wrenching lows in its 32 minute length. Previn is my choice for a conductor of the 20th Century Russian Literature. He gets a searing performance, wringing out every bit of angst and hilarity, making this a poster child for musical schizophrenia. Mullova is a willing partner. Her Cadenza between the 3rd and 4th Movements is not equalled on record. Sheer terror and ferocity are her milleiu.
This work is worthy of every tuba players attention. The brass contingent is simply 4 horns and tuba, with the tuba taking a solo role for 90% of the time it plays. The very first note you must play is a Pianissimo Pedal D in the Nocturne that is the start of an upward rising line with the violin. That should be enough to include it on EVERY audition. The 2nd movement goes by rather quickly which leads us to the Passacaglia. After a searing opening where the horns scream their discontent, the tuba takes over the Passagaglia theme in support of a lovely woodwind chorale. Cast right in the cash register it requires a presence of sound at an mf that is at once authoritarian and bleak. It is one of my favorite moments in tuba playing and the gentleman with the Royal Philharmonic handles the chore of playing this piece admirably. Big fat sound even in the pianos and downright scary in the fortes. EVERY tuba player should own this recording and try to emulate the way this guy plays in our most holy of registers.
This recording was made in 1988 and is on the Philips Label # 422 364-2.
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Nobunaga the Fool Episode 17 Review: That Masked Man
Things are certainly escalating quickly in the seventeenth episode of Nobunaga the Fool. My predictions from last week proved to be accurate, although there were quite a few things that surprised me. Caesar seems to have some connections, and finally a love triangle forms between Himiko, Jeanne, and an unsuspecting Nobunaga.
To start the episode off, it becomes clear that Himiko is certainly not in the best of health. Already she has put some strain on herself, but now it seems like there is more to the young queen than what meets the eye. As discovered by Leonardo, who uses his experience as an artist as an excuse to do a medical exam on Himiko, Himiko does not have all that long to live as something to do with the ley lines in her body will eventually result in her death. The only question is: how much longer does she have left? She also tells Leonardo that he may have her body for research when she dies, in the hopes that maybe she is the last queen who will die at a young age because of her control over the ley lines.
While it had been alluded to that Nobu and Himiko had met many years ago, that story is finally told in this episode. Somehow, Nobu was able to enter a sacred place where Himiko was training. Claiming to have slain the monsters that spawn there, Nobu tells Himiko to laugh and not feel fear anymore. It was a cute moment, and I suppose that is probably where Himiko developed feelings for him in the first place, given the amount of times she has had a flashback to that moment.
While we are on the Himiko subject, lets discuss the triangle. After a conversation with Himiko, Jeanne admits her own feelings for Nobunaga. Amusingly, as Nobu enters the room both Himiko and Jeanne declare that the war has begun and that he should prepare himself. Nobu and Hideyoshi only glance at one another in confusion. My advice to Nobu: grab some sake and find somewhere comfortable to sit because sparks are about to fly.
Over on the Star of the West, Caesar and Mitsuhide are captured and escorted to what I can only assume is the capital. Yet for some reason, Caesar is set free when they arrive. Does he have some sort of connection that freed him? Or was he never really a prisoner to begin with? Sooner or later, that will be explained. Even Mitsu was rescued by the creepy keebler elf twins, of all people. I sure wish they would explain what the deal with those two is. Do they serve King Arthur? Do they serve Caesar? Who are they working for?
Speaking of King Arthur, his face is finally revealed to Alexander. Given his strangely celestial appearance, I can see why one would believe that King Arthur is the Savior King. The sight of his face makes Alexander cry, swearing to carry out the duty given to him by King Arthur. What is that duty? A full scale invasion of the Star of the East. Using a lot of brain washing and morale boosting speeches, Alexander rallies his forces and they depart for the Star of the East.
I had been wondering why Julius Caesar was wearing that mask, now it has finally been revealed. Apparently it was to cover a wound he received in a duel over a woman. Apparently the ladies like the mask, possibly because of the mysterious quality it gives to Caesar. Heck, Caesar seems to be depicted as a bit of a womanizer. He even calls Mitsu out on not being able to confess his own feelings for Ichihime, saying that Mitsu cannot make her happy and that he (Caesar) can. Was Caesar trying to work Mitsu up so that he'd try to escape? Or is he just saying that because he's a schmuck?
In the next episode, the invasion will land on the Star of the East. It looks like next episode, The Emperor, is going to be an all out battle. The combatants from the Star of the West is unclear, aside from Alexander of course. I'd also like to mention that from what I've seen of it, Alexander's Grand War Armor looks like some kind of transformer that was based off an Abrams Tank. Or at the very least it has the color of one. Either way, it is very tank like. I imagine his Grand War Armor will focus heavily on defense over offense. I guess we will find out next week.


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Teacher of English and Drama
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British College la Cañada is seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and experienced secondary school teacher with a proven track record of achieving high academic standards, to teach KEY STAGE 3 ENGLISH AND DRAMA to well-motivated secondary pupils of various abilities. We are a growing secondary department, recently judged by inspectors as having an excellent vision for success. This September 2017, we have grown in size and have 125 pupils across Years 7-9. It is essential for candidates to show a willingness and ability to adapt their skills and utilise their specialism to help us achieve our vision for excellence all the way up to Year 13.
We specifically require a well-experienced and knowledgeable English teacher who can further add to this curriculum area under the Secondary Coordinator's leadership. We ideally seek a candidate who is able to commit for a minimum of two years in the post. The candidate must have excellent ability to assess without levels, as well as excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Any experience of EAL practices is an advantage.
Additionally, the successful candidate will:
- have a degree from a British University (B.Ed, BA Hons with QTS or PGCE).
- be a native speaker of English.
- show evidence of recent relevant continuing professional development (including up-to-date knowledge of AfL, EAL, ICT, literacy/numeracy across the curriculum, motivation in the classroom and effective methods for differentiation).
- have a minimum of 1 year teaching in a Secondary school.
- have passed NQT year and have recent U.K experience of Key Stage 3 and 4.
- have experience of teaching ideally the National Curriculum in England/Wales (applicants with experience of teaching the curriculum in Scotland or Northern Ireland are welcome to apply).
- have excellent subject knowledge and possess a dynamic and creative approach to teaching and learning, including how to motivate all learners.
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Thanks to EVERYONE who made this weekend a super success for Alexlady Designs! Special love out to Roland Ramos and Marti J Cooney. Both the Jersey City show and the Manhattan show were fantastic, and we all had a great time! Good food, good conversation, and a little holiday shopping all in one!
Full review Monday. :)
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Successful weekend... wow!
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I've been meaning to post a status update for quite a while now. The many inquiries have motivated me to do so!
I have been working with many skilled professionals in support of my own healthcare, and have worked together with them to achieve the care initially started with Dr Zoranovich. Most consistently for the last several years, I had the profound benefit of working with Dr William Haffenreffer – a chiropractor with a background in rolfing who brought his decades of healing experience to the table, and dovetailed it seamlessly with my own guidance about what has worked for me in the past. He also suggested what has turned out to be a perfect term for the time it takes my nervous system to integrate an adjustment: my refractory period. Years ago, it could take 20-30 minutes for my system to calm down after a single adjustment before another level could be adjusted. It would sometimes take a few hours for a single office visit! At this point, my refractory period (nervous system reactivity) is much much less – anywhere from 10 seconds to a minute or two. I also received excellent craniosacral therapy from Dr Emily Miller, a naturopath with pediatric focus in Dover, NH.
Functionally and symptomatically, I have continued to improve dramatically over the last several years. In fact, when I go back and read about all the symptoms I used to have, I realize I've forgotten even feeling that terrible! The one thing I still have a bit of is hypersensitivity – especially to loud sounds. That is, when I go to a concert if I wear earplugs then I'm fine but if I forget them then I will get a headache after a few minutes. I used to have a headache 24 hours a day for 5-6 years (before diagnosis) that was about 6-8/10 pain level. In contrast, I now get headaches maybe every few weeks and usually in the range of 1-5/10 level. So much better! When I do have a headache, my nervous system becomes more reactive to all sensory input, and I have a tendency towards nausea.
I've lost count now of the many times I've "leveled up" – that is, gotten to feeling and functioning MUCH better than before. I even gained 1/2″ in height last year after finally getting release of a very old holding pattern in my lower neck which allowed me to hold my head up straighter than I can remember.
I still get frustrated when I get tired on a hike that my friends perform with ease, or when I can't stay at a party because I forgot my earplugs. But I continue to remind myself how far I've come: there was a time when I couldn't run more than 5 feet without collapsing with muscle weakness. Last winter, I went cross-country skiing for 2 hours! I've taken up barre (the conditioning classes required for ballet – quite challenging for anyone) and in it found a practice where I can exercise and become stronger than ever before.
The key has been knowing and honoring my limits; resting when I need rest, and maintaining regular care with my team. Having just moved to a new city (Portland, Oregon), I'm still piecing together that team. Currently it includes chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, and gentle neurologically-focused rolfing. My daily yoga practice helps tremendously as well.
I look forward to continuing to "level up". Dr Haffenreffer described healing to me in a way I find quite insightful: as we live, we are spiraling upwards; we will come around and see the same point again, but each time we are a bit higher up. This has been most helpful to me when I get frustrated over feeling an exacerbation of symptoms in response to some stressor; I remember that they are less severe, and I recover more quickly.
This journey has challenged me to grow in so many ways. Because I have experienced and worked through this – quite common yet underdiagnosed – health challenge within the construct of being a doctor myself, I have had the privilege of working with many others with the same condition. Some people have come to me knowing they had CTE, and others I have diagnosed myself. Every one of them has seen incredible improvements in their lives because of the care I was able to provide based on my experiences. I have started teaching seminars to chiropractors so more of us are equipped with the gentle, finessed, specific techniques to care for individuals living with CTE. This approach is the safest, most effective way I know of to improve function and overall quality of life.
If you have any questions, I am always happy to answer them via email at firstname.lastname@example.com
Yours in health,
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The New York Times reports on a growing tendency of military recruiters to lie and cheat in order to make their recruitment quotas. In 2004, there were 320 substantiated cases of what the Army calls recruitment improprieties involving 1,118 recruiters, or nearly one in five. [Correction: After we published this post we learned that the 1,118 figure refers to the number of recruiters investigated — not the number found to be involved in recruitment improprieties] Recruiters and some senior Army officials, told the Times that for every impropriety that is found, at least two more are never discovered. You do the math.
One recruiter, who has fought in several conflicts including the current war in Iraq, said one in every three people he had enlisted had a problem that needed concealing, or a waiver. "The only people who want to join the Army now have issues," he said. "They're troubled, with health, police or drug problems."
Is this for real? Maybe the recruiters are so conditioned to lie and exaggerate that they made all of this up for the Times reporter. But that wouldn't account for the strong anecdotal evidence, like the Denver recruiters caught on tape instructing a high school student on how to fake a diploma and evade a drug test. Or the lead example in the Times article of a 21-year-old Ohio man, signing up for the Army fresh from a three-week commitment in a psychiatric ward. Recuiters lied to the man's parents, who were only able to keep their son from being shipped out by enlisting the help of their Congressman.


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Watch how to make this recipe.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
To make the paste, place the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for 15 seconds. Set aside.
Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry and place it on a lightly floured board. With a rolling pin, lightly roll the dough until it's a 13-inch square. Using a knife, spread the paste over the top of the puff pastry. Fold the sides of the square toward the center so they go halfway to the middle. Fold them again so the 2 folds meet exactly at the middle of the dough. Then fold one half over the other half as though closing a book. You will have 6 layers. Slice the dough into 3/8-inch slices and place the slices, cut side up, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Brush each piece with egg wash and place in the oven. Bake for 6 minutes. Turn each pastry slice over and continue baking an additional 5 minutes.
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Sounds like you're hitting some nice spots out there.
Thanks for more insights on the Lightnings. The return to an all wood ski is appealing in a lot of ways: performance, the aesthetic, and going "green".
Any opinion on boot/binding combos? I'm just a little heavier than you.
Let it snow - and blow!


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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
SHTF: EMP Attack
"One Second After" follows a single father of two daughters who has to deal with a sudden Electro Magenetic Pulse (EMP) attack on the United States which leaves anything and everything connected to the electrical grid or dependent upon modern electronics dead in the water.
If this were to happen here and now and if you have not researched EMP and its effects, let's take a walk through what might happen.
First, an EMP attack involves a high altitude nuclear detonation over the continental United States, maybe even a number of them. Within seconds, theoretically (we do not know the full potential damages or limitations, it has never happened outside of a test zone), all electronic and printed circuit boards would overload unless they were shielded and grounded.
That means all cars not running, all aircraft, all modern powered systems, all forms of transportation would cease to operate. There are some who believe that an automobile already running may continue to run until the fuel systems ceased delivering fuel correctly - maybe for a few minutes, maybe until the car ran out of gas.
Aircraft without proper shielding would lose power and would fall from the skies or crash at take off/landing. This is the most chilling ituation as thousands of aircraft fall from the skies. Older aircraft would still be airborne, BUT, would not be able to use the air traffic control system. They would quickly have to land wherever it is safe to do so.
Cars would not start. Some older models might be able to (pre-1970's to make it easy for shoppers checking online for an EMP safe vehicle). But those vehicles would find roads and parking lots grid locked. A case where the car runs, but there is no way to go anywhere may quickly develop.
Those cars that are running and shut down would create slow moving catastrophic chain reaction car wrecks in every major city and interstate.
Power would shut down almost immediately. Power stations, transformers and relays would all die and power generation stations would have to shutdown, if they are still running, to avoid power feedback.
Loss of power would mean a lot of things would have no lights and power. But here are some serious implications: incubators, respirators, operating rooms, and other medical equipment. Those on the table may die; those in ICU may as well.
Loss of power means all hospital and health care functions, short of administering medicine would come to an end. Generators may come on with manual assistance, but they will not kick in automatically. Those systems would also go down.
So would traffic lights, air conditioners, the 911 system, computer call centers, credit card processing, automatic doors, scooters, call boxes, and every other electronic based device in the path of the EMP burst.
What would happen first?
A lot of confusion. Most people will stand around and wait for something or someone to do something.. Those with children, older relatives and pets will go at once to their charges. Some will take advantage of the situation. Looting, theft and random acts of crime.
There will be panic, especially as airplanes and cars crash. There will be fear as many will rightfully believe this is terrorist attack and will expect worse soon after.
Most of all, there will be little if any communication. There will be no radio, satellite television, cable or internet. No instant communication which we are accustomed to. If the government, local or federal, manages to put together a broadcast, most of us will never hear it nor know where to tune in as we will have no notice or system of communication.
The government brings up another issue. Much of the military has "hardened" hardware in the event of an EMP burst. There is a good chance different chains of command could be organized and put to use. However, the U.S. military is limited in size and much of it is overseas. There would not be an organized effort directed at every city in the country. Don't expect to see National Guard troops in your neighborhood handing out MRE and water bottles.
Here is something more. With no communications, don't wait wait for some sort of organized plan regarding food and medicine distribution. Many will get emergency supplies (small amounts from under prepared and overwhelmed adhoc efforts) simply because they were in the right place at the right time.
But wait, it gets better. What will happen to the two million prisoners in our city, county, state and federal prisons? With no power or food deliveries, expect them to be released en masse by who ever is left guarding them. Or perhaps they will have already broken out within a few days anyway.
What about law enforcement? There are no working radios or police cars. No dispatch. No 911. Other than randomly walking around (or riding horses or commandeered working vehicles), police will be limited to what they see and hear. And most law enforcement, unable to contact the family, will simply find a way to head home to protect their own.
Within one day, expect chaos in most urban areas simply because nobody in our information driven society will know what is going on.
Within three days expect the deaths and injuries from the initial attack start to overwhelm survivors.
Within a week expect the point of no return, that is, unless some miracle takes place and power is restored. By this time, there will be no running water in the cities. There will be widespread crime and looting. There will be no force sufficient enough to organize any sort of reconstruction or rebuilding.
At this point, the only fortunate ones left will be those who are far enough from large groups of the hungry, sick and dangerous who will begin moving out from their current location to new parts where supplies may be found.
The fortunate will be those who have either sufficient medications for their illnesses and conditions to see them through the crisis or simply are healthy enough to not need regular medications.
The fortunate will be those who have a supply of food, clean drinking water, means of protection (both from bad guys and disaster) and the ability to grow more food in the future.
An EMP attack is probably one of the worse scenarios imaginable. 300 million otherwise healthy twenty-first century people, completely unprepared for life "on their own" cast into the equivalent of the 1800's without warning. Ugly.
You see who will be prepared. An EMP attack could happen tomorrow. Most of us will be caught with our pants down. However, we can make plans to get ready for this sort of disaster along with our normal emergency preparedness plans.
- Store food
- Store water and have a way to get more, clean water.
- Can you grow food? Raise meat?
- Do you have all the normal medicines you need? Do you have extra?
- Do you have a running pre-electronic ignition vehicle? How about a horse or bike?
- Do you have a working tube radio? How about a working short wave radio?
- Do you have at least one firearm and no how to use it? What about ammo?
- Do you trust your neighbors? Do you know them?
Lots to think about.
An EMP attack can happen. The technology is here and those with the motivation are legion on this planet.
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I heard on Bill Bennett's radio program "morning in America" on 4/26/10 that Iran could very well have the weapons necessary right now to create an EMP.
Its pathetic our government hasn't done a damn thing to deal with this. It would only cost a hundred million and would save millions of lives. Our govt. is beyond a joke.
" Its pathetic our government hasn't done a damn thing to deal with this. " ---- wrong, the gov't IS doing something about this -- they are increasing their supply of "hardened" electronics. What the gov't has NOT done is started a program to educate the masses on how to survive after the EMP attack. We have to take the initiative on ths and contact our local gov'ts (city council, county commissioner, fema reps, etc) and demand that they begin education and awareness for survival after the fact.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Our Very Own Prime-Time Celebrity Chef?!
(Photo: Graham Elliot)
He insists that Hollywood hasn't gone to his head, but the Chicago chef formerly known as Graham Elliot Bowles is simply going by the slimmed-down moniker "Graham Elliot" now.
I kinda dug the three names, but bygones, it's his decision.
Anyway, did you catch the first episode of FOX's "MasterChef," featuring Elliot, Gordon Ramsay and Joe Bastianich?! Following the successful formats of "American Idol," "So You Think You Can Dance?" and "America's Got Talent," the show plucks out regular, decent-cooking folks who aspire to be chefs.
That debut episode actually did pretty damn good in the ratings, according to Variety. It led its 8pm CST hour among adults 18-49, becoming summer's top-rated series premiere in the demo.
That seals it. Love him or hate him, Graham Elliot is officially a prime-time celebrity chef now.
Just don't leave us, man. After all, you run this town.
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*Book source ~ A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
Title ~ Knightswrath
Series ~ The Dragonkin Trilogy, #2
Author ~ Michael Meyerhofer
Publisher ~ Red Adept Publishing
Published ~ 26 May 2015
Genre ~ Fantasy
Pages ~ 375
My Rating ~ 5 bites
Newly minted Knight of the Crane, Rowen Locke has fulfilled his dream of becoming a Knight of the Lotus Isles even if the way he came about it was unorthodox. Wielding Knightswrath, the legendary sword of Fâyu Jinn, there are those who would take it away from him even though it was given to him in good faith. In order to protect the relic and help stop the war machine rolling across the lands he, Jalist and Silwren travel to the Wytchforest in attempt to garner allies. But in war-strewn Ruun the way is perilous even for the heroes of Lyos. Nothing is as it seems and there is an unknown sinister force hiding in the shadows, pushing chess pieces around the board, waiting for the right moment to strike and conquer all that Rowen holds dear. Unfortunately, Rowen discovers this knowledge too late to prevent mass destruction, death and personal loss. Can one man, a humble lowly Knight, save an entire world when he's not even sure he can save himself?
This epic fantasy has so much going on that it's hard to sum it up without giving things away. Told from multiple POVs, each person brings a piece of the puzzle to the table. Everyone has a plan and they don't all mesh, even the ones who think they do may end up being taken by surprise and betrayed. Or maybe not. Sneakiness and hidden agendas abound and the end game is in sight. The villains are numerous and allies are besieged. The land is overrun and the safe places are shrinking. Death and despair are everywhere. And yet, there are those who still fight. Still defend. Even when it seems hopeless.
The writing is superb and this novel is populated with a wide variety of interesting characters and many different factions coming together in this war. Rowen is an excellent hero. He has his flaws, but he's always trying to do the right thing. Not because it will garner him accolades, but because his moral compass dictates so to him. That moral compass gets him into a lot of trouble, but, with the help of his friends and sometimes from unexpected quarters, he somehow manages to persevere. And Holy Shit! That ending? Wow. Of the several possible scenarios I did not expect that particular one. I now have a song stuck in my head, Where Do We Go From Here? from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode Once More, With Feeling. I have no idea how the final leg of this story is going to play out and I can't wait to find out.
About the Author
Michael Meyerhofer grew up in Iowa where he learned to cope with the unbridled excitement of the Midwest by reading books and not getting his hopes up. Probably due to his father's influence, he developed a fondness for Star Trek, weight lifting, and collecting medieval weapons. He is also addicted to caffeine and the History Channel.
His fourth poetry book, What To Do If You're Buried Alive, was recently published by Split Lip Press. He also serves as the Poetry Editor of Atticus Review. His poetry and prose have appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, Brevity, Ploughshares, Hayden's Ferry Review, Rattle, and many other journals. He and his fiancee currently live in Fresno, California, in a little house beside a very large cactus.
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Thats it now, well until the October bank holiday weekend anyways. Bank Holidays are great, the roads are jammed, the shops are packed and your better off staying inside waiting for it to end. Yesterday was no different. We decided to take a spin to Kinsale just after lunchtime, for the lack of something to do. We reached the turnoff for the old head (yes the one with all the signposts) and to my utter amazement the traffic was backed up this far. I was aware of a short cut into the town, so after a 6.7 turn and 15 minutes of driving through back roads, boreens and farm yards we ended up in the middle of a parade of cars in Kinsale. Well, that was my inital thought, but it was traffic. This time the traffic was backed up all over and in all my wisdom I decided to do another 6.7 turn, only this time it was between 2 parked cars on either side of the road and it turned out to be a 17.3 point turn. The 3 bikers that were behind me werent that impressed with my turning ability and kept scowling. I had a good mind to drive over them, but as the car is relatively new, I didnt want to incur the cost of a repair job. Innishannon went whizzing by, as did Ballinadee. After 3 hours and the most long winded journey we ended up in Clonakilty and drove around the town and headed for home. Wonderful. It was only late last night that I discovered that there was a regatta in Kinsale. It might be an idea in future, for any towns that are having a regatte, to have a big billboard, or even a sign on the outskirts of the town. Nohing to complicated, just something that reads "If you want to come into the town, please abandon your car in an orderly fashion and walk"
Saturday morning I decided to have a deli cooked breakfast, but by the time I got out of bed, it was a lunch I ended up having. Now Im a liberal guy at the best of times, but the sight of a scantily clad couple "being in love" at the deli counter was almost enough for me to offer the back seat of the car. She was dressed in a short shorts, which was about a full dinner away from the toe of the camel, and a skimpy top. Nothing wrong there I hear you say. He was dressed in the ankle shorts and those marvellous sleeveless t-shirts that read Diadora or something. His Celtic tatoo was in full display as was his was "designer stubble" that he must have been growing since 1995. The hugging, the arse grabbing and the full on squeezing started as they approached the counter. He decided to order the aphrodisiac roll, which consisted of eggs, mayo, egg mayonaise and onions. Lovely, that'll set the mood all right. She just ordered an onion or something, obviously afraid that her man might trade her up if she got anything resembling a normal lunch. Well with the stubble thats being growing for 11 years, I couldnt blame her. Not long after this deli love fest they left to go home, or go behind a bush. He probably gorged himself on his egg and onion mush roll, while she watched with hungry eyes, after eating her onion. I would think not long after that, they had sex, which would have been quite memorable. What with her stomach roaring from hunger and his egg and onion combo breath! Theres a time and place for all the above carry on, but for christs sake if your going to try and get it on in a deli, at least take off your clothes......and keep off the bread rolls!
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i was there too! the traffic was backed up for god shake like! lol but like seriuosly i didnt get my dinos down there the que was to long and mammy wasnt gona wait.. but i found a private beach out behind kinsale in kilbritain.. called habour view!wasnt that bad.. but had to settle for a mc-a-d's.
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If you're looking for some stylish athletic apparel, there are definitely some deals to be had. Some of the highlights included $30 sneakers and $20 jeans. If you're looking for athletic apparel to be worn as street clothes, aside from the jeans and sneakers there were a couple cute oversize dresses and a pair of jersey shorts, but other than that, this sale is really for someone looking for athletic wear.
Who: Y-3
What: Up to 90% off on spring 2009 and before
When: June 15-17, 2010. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 610 Broadway (entrance on Houston St to the right of Adidas store) 3rd floor