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The Guilded Age Called; It Would Like Its Iconography Back
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I find something totally fascinating about this mix of self-realization male-bonding rhetoric and the oddly juxtoposed image of be-hatted and be-mustachioed manly men enjoying each other's company. Says a lot–I believe–about how we view masculinity through a lens of American never-was nostalgia, or at least how my own education in how to desire has allowed insight into those larger culturally-taught skills.
Take, for example, the guy whose arm is draped so lovingly in his pal's lap and try to imagine that not signifying coupling up if you saw two men doing it in an American public space. I have the same sort of feeling watching a lot of the Johnny To movies, where male bonding manages to be sexual without being sexualized, if I can make that distinction; since I probably can't, what I mean is this: when the other gangsters in Exiled tear Lam Suet's pants off to show that he has gotten excited by their talk of brothels, it both is and isn't homoerotic as the term would be most basically defined the American cultural lowest common denominator. Of course it is about sex and it's about sex in a way that bonds men together in the absence of women, but it isn't about sex in the way the American sexual idiom teaches us to read it as–as a prelude to actual sexual congress, and therefore a catalyst and a warning–were it to happen in an American movie, for example. In other words, while it's roughly translatable, like reading Brazilian Portuguese when you know Spanish, it also registers as a significantly foreign idiom. You can make sense of it, but you can't ignore that there's more going on than you can fully decode, nor can what you fully incorporate the things you understand you don't understand.
This poster gives me the same feeling. While the language of self-help is utterly familiar–from the presumption that without help you will continue "spoiling relationships" to the unexplained valorization of "change" and "living more fully in the present moment"–the picture itself feels oddly dissonant, like a badly subtitled movie. They stare at that camera the way my grandfather's generation did, that mix of guarded solemnity and veiled posing, produced by a very different relationship to the camera. While the poster's text implies an unmediated collectivity of men, the relationship around the central older man suggests to me a family portrait, and if the absence of women does not necessarily signify anything per se (as it does in the poster's text), it is at least consonant with the rugged frontierish vibe they're giving off, from the rough wooden post to the neck-kerchief to the hats worn indoors; these are manly men, but what kind of manliness is it? Are these men that cherish male-bonding, or is it the rugged masculinity of the frontier cowboy, who creates domestic spaces but can never fully be at ease within them? The outdoor clothes worn indoors would seem to indicate the latter, if I can speculate.
But even more telling, I think, is the manner in which placing an intentionally anachronistic image of masculinity in the context of an implied present crisis of masculinity speaks to how masculinity is enunciated through reference to history. After all, as the EotAW reminds us in their list of American verities, American masculinity is always in crisis, always under threat by some incarnation of the advancing frontier of domesticity that is enabled by and then consumes the gloriously violent homo-social space of the Western frontier, bringing in its wake the emasculating forces of the market, the factory, or cosmopolitan urbanism. But the corollary to that verity is that masculinity is always just having emerged from its golden age, always nostalgically looking back to the time when men were real men and when women knew their place (as in this case, outside the frame). Yet the feeling of anachronism doesn't go away, exactly; it remains in the frame, speaking worldessly, and perhaps giving shape–as unincorporated surplus–to masculine desires that the desires we've been educated into can't speak to.


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This open letter is to all my Team Double Digit ladies. Yes, we've all experienced this before. We've gone into a shoe store; asked to see a shoe in your size, only for the sales rep to say "We only go up to size 10." *sighs*As a youngster, I used to be so self-conscious about my feet. As a result, I wore sneakers all the time. It seems like once my feet started to grow, they didn't stop. By the time I reached the 8th grade, I wore a size 12 shoe (problem #1).
If that wasn't disappointing enough, the few stores that carried size 12s were few in number and the shoes were usually very chunky looking and not "hip" (problem #2). That changed a little when I got to college and hit the club scene. The store Nine West carried size 12s, but I had worn sneakers so much that I did not know how to even walk in heels (problem #3). Are you noticing a pattern here?
I eventually got the hang of walking in heels but my closet still wasn't full of shoes due to problem #2. Then sadly, my local Nine West closed down. My only other alternative was Payless and they rarely carried cute shoes in my size. It seemed like the bigger the shoe, the cheesier it looked. Sometimes that still happens but for the most part, I have been able to find good, quality and fashionable flats, heels and boots for reasonable prices…and I like that! So shout outs to all the designers, labels and stores who realize the diversity in shoe sizes. Us size 11+ ladies can step in a mean shoe too!
These are the latest addition to my shoe collection!!!!! I can't wait to wear these babies!!

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A term coined c.1960 by the American art historian Robert Rosenblum (1927–2006) to characterize the feelings of vastness and solitude suggested by certain Abstract Expressionist paintings, for example those of Newman, Rothko, and Still. Newman had earlier used the word 'sublime' in connection with his own work ('The Sublime is Now', Tiger's Eye, December 1948). Rosenblum first used the term 'Abstract Sublime' in print as the title of an article in the February 1961 issue of Art News, and two years later Lawrence Alloway coined the term 'American Sublime' to describe the same quality ('The American Sublime', Living Arts, June 1963). Rosenblum developed his ideas at book length in Modern Painting and the Northern Romantic Tradition: Friedrich to Rothko (1975), in which he related Abstract Expressionism to a wider western tradition of the Romantic landscape. In 1994 David Sylvester referred to the 'cosmic grandeur' of Newman, the 'cosmic energy' of Pollock, and the 'cosmic pathos' of Rothko.
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Whenever I tell Kylie "Shhhhh," she always says back, "Kacey's sleeping."
Kacey likes to snuggle up to anything and stick her little head in something while she sleeps. This is one of the few times she'll sleep in her crib. Usually, she sleeps in the middle of Matthew and me, more often than not it's my arm that she snuggles up to. Although, many times we wake up with her head in Matthew's chest and her feet kicking me!!! (notice her cute little feet are crossed) :)


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Louisa's Place is an old fashioned style breakfast and lunch diner located in the middle of downtown SLO. I walk past it all the time on my way to work but had never gone in till a few weeks ago. But, of course, I didn't have my camera on me so I couldn't share :(. Last week, dealsaver.com (like groupon or livingsocial but with deals for SLO) had a $10 for $20 coupon which I eagerly snatched up!
We went for the 2nd time to use our coupon on Sunday and when we walked in, the place was absolutely packed. The restaurant is tiny anyway with a big wrap around counter for sitting and just a few booths and tables on the side, but it was definitely busier than normal. When we got in, we found out why: the normal cook had quit the night before so the new cook today was
a bit a lot slower than normal…great! The wait staff was really apologetic about it all, so we decided we would wait for our brunch anyway.
When we finally got around to ordering, I ordered the Spanish omelet with cheese, salsa, and guacamole and Jeff ordered the guacamole and bacon omelet. Big mistake–they were giant! We probably could have split one between 3 people.
While the food is good and very well priced for the portions, it's really not my kind of breakfast food, so I don't see us going there very often. Plus, while the atmosphere is fun, it's a little crowded for my taste. But if you want large portions for a decent price andstill want to eat locally, it's definitely a place to check out.
You can check out their website here.


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Bruins to Host Military Appreciation Night on April 11 in Game vs. NY Islandersby Staff Writer / Boston Bruins
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins will honor local military members, veterans, and their families at "Military Appreciation Night" presented by the Army National Guard of Massachusetts and New Hampshire on Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. during the Bruins vs New York Islanders game at the TD Garden. To show their support for the armed forces, Bruins players Nathan Horton, David Krejci, and Tuukka Rask, will each purchase $5,000 worth of tickets to the Bruins/Islanders game to give to local military members and their families. The military members and families who sit in these player-donated seats will have the opportunity to meet the players postgame.
Patrice Bergeron will host Defending The Blue Line in his private suite as part of his Patrice's Pals program. DTBL is a non-profit organization, which ensures children of military members are afforded every opportunity to participate in the game of hockey.
The soldiers and families in attendance will be honored throughout the game with photo montages on the Garden HDX, Zamboni rides, and video messages. The Bruins Pro Shop and the Fan Zone stores offer 10% off with a military ID at all times. In conjunction with Military Appreciation Night, all military will receive a 20% off discount at the Pro Shop and all Fan Zone locations on the day of the game.
All in-game fundraising from the 50/50 raffle and silent auction of team signed, warm-up worn jerseys will benefit the USO. The USO is a nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization, which relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support its activities. The USO is not part of the U.S. government, but is recognized by the Department of Defense, Congress and the President of the United States, who serves as Honorary Chairman of the USO.


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Thursday, April 30, 2009
I feel a change coming
* Why do you want to write?
* What are your themes?
* What Is compelling to you about each story that you are considering?
* What would make your main character more interesting?
* What is it about the plot that is compelling to you?
* Why do you feel you need to write this story?
* Name ten ideas that you think are interesting to write about?
- Would these ideas work better as a short story or a novel?
* If you never finished either of these stories can you let go of the ideas and
move on to something else ?
* What is it that is really frustrating you?
* If you came up with a plan and a schedule would that work? Would you be willing
to follow a schedule?
* Would stepping away from the novel and writing a short story help you focus on
technique better?
* Would hiring a personal coach be the motivation you need?
Now several things resulted from this. I have been toying with the coach idea but really couldn't afford it before. I have some funds from my income tax return that I could devote to this. The only thing holding me back really is fear. So I proceeded to look at some of my favorite coaches sites and make a decision. I decided to do a free session with Jamie Ridler. I got to know her a little better when I did the 12 secrets book club and I seem to resonate with her. So I have scheduled an introductory session with her and then we'll decide if we are a good match. If so I will do a month of coaching and see where we go from there. After I made the decision I knew it was right, I had tears of joy as evidence. It was as though something was released from me. I see good things happening because of this decision
I continued on and started answering some of my own questions and came up with 2 short story ideas that I am excited about. So I think this asking your own questions of yourself can be a profound and motivating exercise. If you find you are stuck you might like to try this yourself.
6 comments:
- tinker said...
Those are some great writing questions, Kate. Funny how it can be easier to help someone else, than ourselves, sometimes. Congrats to you on taking the leap to connect with a coach!
- Lynn said...
Great idea, let the writing begin!
- Kim Mailhot said...
Hi Kate !
Wonderful ! It sounds like you have given your self a perfect gift !
Did you read Leah's post today at Creative Every Day about dialoguing with your inner critic ? What you wrote here today fits right in with it.
Tears of joy are such a good thing ! I had some of those myself last night. More gifts ;-).
Happy Writing !
- Shopgirl said...
I am a writer in my own mind, but to get it on paper is another story. I love this post.
Closet want to be writer, mary
Inspiring. Thank You.
- violette said...
Great questions to ask yourself Kate.........love them! I'm excited that you took the step to have a session with a coach. I have found that coaches have helped me along my artistic journey!
Good luck!
Love, violette


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They're Getting Too Smart...
The Three Moms are aggravated at me (I know - what's new...). Ever since I started putting Clover in the barn at night, they've been plotting to find a plan to get to her. Well, the other night, they hatched one.
The door on the back of the barn - the one I lead them through on the way to the stanchion - is the way I keep them outside at night. Usually, I "lock" it with a small piece of metal that "hooks" both sides of the door.
I just turn the handle down, and the door is held tight against the jamb. In the morning, I just swivel the hook up a quarter turn and then the door will open.
Of course, there is a matching hook on the outside of the door so I can shut the door, "lock" it, and still get back in from the outside.
Anyhoo, I go out to do chores yesterday morning, and find the door wide open. I KNOW I shut it the night before, so I fear the worst (the gate I have on the inside pen is left open at night, so there is full access to the hay). AMAZINGLY, none of the hay bales were molested. This only means one thing - those bovine critters are getting smart enough to cover their tracks.
When I got to the door, I found the hook had been turned all the way back:
Now, I NEVER turn it this far - mainly because it is VERY stiff, and hard to turn when it gets back that way. There is also a bolt head that sticks out, and is rough to get past sometimes.
I guess a cow's face is a little tougher than my fingers....
Yeah, those cows are getting too smart for their own good. The only explanation for the bales not being molested is they figured there was NO way to blame it on those pesky goats, so they better just stay away from it entirely.
Unbeknownst to them, though, their plot was doomed from the start - I keep Clover in another part of the barn, and they'd need to open ANOTHER gate to let her out - and that one is latched down pretty tight. They could SEE her through the wall, but not get to her.
All-in-all, it was like the old "Mission Impossible" thing - "If caught or killed (read BBQ'ed...), the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions..."
They just calmly stood by the door, acting like nothing had happened....
They still expected grain, though.


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My son had a project for school called Flat Stanley. They mailed a letter and Flat Stanley to a Grandparent or other family/friend of each of the kids in the classroom. The Grandparent then took Flat Stanley around with them for a week... capturing everything on camera and then write a letter and send him back to the school with the letter and pictures. I thought this was really cute. So I wanted to share this with everyone.
The letter from my son:
Said this: (in his own words/writing etc)
Dear grandma,
I am sending my flat stanley to you Plese take him with you when you go places. If you can take picutres of staley when you go places together. Plese write me a Leter about stanley's visit. After his one week visit, plese return stanly to me at shool. have fun. yore friend, peyton
This is what my mom sent back:
Saying this:
Dear Peyton,
It has been my great pleasure to have your friend, Flat Stanley, visit with us this week.
Its been a whirlwind kind of week. We wanted to show Flat Stanley so many things that we do as a family. I have included some pictures I took of Stanley and us and places we went. Stanley was a little shy at first, but he quickly got over that.
How that boy eats! Om my gosh! Grampy and I took him out to a restaurant and he wanted to order everything from the adult menu. We had to explain to him that they have a menu made especially for boys his age. So he ordered spaghetti and we quickly found out that it was his favorite food. We also took him grocery shopping. Now I know he's been to a grocery store before, but really, he wanted everything!
He loves to play basketball and did so with you when you came to visit us too. I took him to work at the Wal-Mart bakery one day, but he go so excited with all the cakes, breads and whatnot, that I had to take him back to the lunchroom and home; too much sugar, I think.
He did not have any problems sleeping and I let him sleep in your bed when you come to spend the night. He rode your sisters tricycle, watched some television, helped me bake cookies, played basketball, read a book, helped me pick out flower plants for my garden, sat in your old high chair for meals, rode a tricycle, played games on my computer and helped Grampy work in his wood-finishing shop. All in all, he said he had a wonderful-good time, and I know we really enjoyed having him visit. He is more than welcome to come and visit again. and soon, I hope. Next time, can you come along too?
I love you Peyton. Thank you very, very much for giving me the privilege and the honor and trust to have your friend Flat Stanley, come to our house to visit.
I love you a whole big bunch


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Friday, November 26, 2010
21 comments:
Thanks for visiting. Will return your visits sometime tonight, will do some shopping today.ReplyDelete
My pagkakikay din si Rylie...I like her first photo..cute and angelic..ReplyDelete
Enjoy your shopping Ateh and Ingatz! ^_^
That was really a week filled with fun, wackiness and surprises for everyone. Rylie was an impressive participant through it all. She dressed really well in her best Sunday outfit. And she was able to give the most boxtops among her classmates. What a dream week it turned out to be. Thanks for the post. God bless you all always.ReplyDelete
Those are so cute! Sounds like Rylie goes to a really fun school. :)ReplyDelete
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lalong gumaganda si Rye ano. bait na bata talaga.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 20, 2010 at 4:19 PM
What a cutie patootie and so photogenic!ReplyDelete
hi mareng Rose!ReplyDelete
it's nice that children in their school have activities like this.
eto ok medyo busy these last few weekends ng pregnancy ko. umatend kami ng classes sa hospital. then prenatals weekly na.
then mag-rerelax na in the next days to prepare for labor :)
thanks for asking mare. how are you jan?
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nyahahaha..may suggestion ako Rose...unahin mo kayang ipasuot ang sapatos, then saka ang medyas na di parehas...o di ba, mas maganda, nyahahahahaReplyDelete
Rylie is so adorable no matter what she wears...ReplyDelete
Oh she's adorable whatever she wears! Happy Week ahead!ReplyDelete
at napa-aaawww naman ako talaga.daughter is with me while browsing this post and totally amazed by her different looks.. hihi.. ang ganda niya in her best dress pero di papatalo ang pag-braid ng hair ha.. she looks pretty in different style. with great sense of fashion talaga!!ReplyDelete
I'd almost forgotten about those fun and crazy weeks of school! Very cute shots!ReplyDelete
She's cute and lovely and this event is fun.ReplyDelete
kahit napaka crazy ang hair eh maganda pa rin si rylie.ReplyDelete
love all her photos so cute ..ReplyDelete
hahhaha...obviosly, she knows what fashion is..kakatuwa naman to sis ano...how fun for the kids....:) I like here image on "dress to impress" photo...mahal ang talent fee nito...ehehehee!ReplyDelete
DARAGAHON NA si Rye mads...ReplyDelete
madakulaan kana kaan hala ka ..hihi
Galing naman mag model ni Rylie!ReplyDelete
♥Our Weekend Memoirs♥
Cute nga eh... heheh dropping by kadali..ReplyDelete


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My story "Fresh Start" is among those selected to be included in the Queer SciFi Anthology, this year's theme being 'Renewal'. This is very exciting!
I have two other big things being published this month (Pyresnakes, and also a story in the second Boys Behaving Badly Anthology) so I'm feeling very much on top of the world.
Here's the link to the announcement on FB:


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It's Giveaway Time!!!
Glorious, glorious, glorious day! Well chicks, my marathon sewing, tying, pinning, hot-gluing, serging, crafting days are over. Well, maybe not over, but I have come up for air! Pace myself, I KNOW, but with my OCD, anal retentiveness and a side of type "A" personality, I just can't help myself. I finished the open house, and I am still here. No, I am not in the fetal position. Yes, I am acutally upright and typing. This is an amazing feat considering I have lived on 1,200 calories (I am 5.7 pounds lighter by the way), Pibb Zero, and about 3 hours of sleep per night for the past week. Well, take a little looksie at my etsy site and see what I have been up to. Go ahead, I dare you. I know you want to look. You cheeky little monkey! Anywho...it is GIVEAWAY time!!! See....I didn't forget my peeps! Well, on the giveaway block is $20 towards anything in my esty shop!
(Pink & black tutu dress)
(Vintage brown floral altered clipboard)
(Retro Christmas picture frame)


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Spent the afternoon at the river yesterday - drinking beers, rearranging crystals and climbing trees.
Earlier this evening we checked out the new murals downtown and a big hug mug was presented to me. I find it so amusing and fun because Bre recently thrifted one and I had loved it.


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Earlier this week I read the online article "Breastfeeding reduces ovarian cancer risk by 91%". I had breastfeed my daughter so I was interested in more details about the study. So I searched for the actual breastfeeding study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition to learn more. Although I could not read the entire article I could read the abstract.
Just reading the title Ovarian Cancer risk is reduced by prolonged lactation :a case controlled study in southern china hinted that the study might hold some surprises. I had wrongly assumed the study was done in Australia since the article I read reported the researchers were from Australia. There was no mention in the article that the study subjects were from Guangzhou, Gunagdong Province in China. Between August 2006 and July 2008 women were given a questionnaire and asked to recall how many months they breastfeed (lactated ) and how many children they breastfeed. The questionnaires were given to 493 women with ovarian cancer and 473 women in the control arm. The mean age of the women was 59.
The Australian researchers found an inverse relationship between breastfeeding and ovarian cancer risk and an inverse relationship between the number of children breastfeed and ovarian cancer risk. In other words the longer you breast feed the lower your ovarian cancer risk and the more children you breastfeed the lower your ovarian cancer risk. The researchers concluded "Prolonged lactation is associated with a lower risk of ovarian cancer in parous Chinese women."( Parous women are child bearing women.) So the study's conclusion related to Chinese women, not Autralian, American or European women.
This study was a retrospective study. In these type of studies researchers ask participants to recall if they did or used something ( breastfeed, exercise, drink coffee, use a drug) to determine if it was a factor in developing a disease or condition later in life. If you asked me today in 2013 how long I breastfeed my daughter back in 1982 I would not be able to give you an exact answer. Was it 6 months? 9 months? I don't think it was more than 12 months but I am not sure. So in this type of study patient recall can impact the results.
This study is interesting. But if we repeat the study in the US would we get the same results? The original article I read did not mention other studies to support the results of the Australian study but did note the benefit of breastfeeding to lower their risk of ovarian cancer.
Well, I did some research and back in 2007 the study "Breastfeeding and risk of ovarian cancer in two prospective cohorts."was published. The results are part of the Nurses Health Study and was a prospective study. A prospective study starts out with a healthy population with certain characteristics ( like having breastfeed) and the subjects are followed over time to see if a particular disease develops. This study concluded that there was no significant reduction in risk of ovarian cancer in women who ever breastfeed or never breastfeed. But women who breastfeed 18 months or longer did show a significant reduction in risk for epithelial ovarian cancer.The average length of breastfeeding in this study was 9 months.
The conclusion of both studies is about increased risk of developing the disease. This Women's Cancer Network page does a nice job of explaining ovarian cancer risk. The average woman's risk of developing ovarian cancer is 1 in 70.
I enjoy reading articles about cancer research studies and the related journal abstracts but sometimes find it frustrating that crucial details about the studies are often missing from media accounts.
Every Day is a Blessing !
Women of Teal is a play on the words "Man of Steel" used to describe Superman. I have found my fellow ovarian cancer survivors to be the strongest, most helpful women in the world. They are truly Women of Teal!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Breastfeeding & Ovarian Cancer
2 comments:
- Chasen A Cure for Ovarian Cancer said...
Dee - Breastfeeding can delay the return of the ovualtion cycle. We were never meant to have continual ovulation cycles.Thus one of the reasons for use of oral contraceptives to lower OCA risks. The women who participated in the study should continue to be monitored over time to assess reduction of risk over time.
- February 2, 2013 at 9:17 PM
- Dee said...
Chasen ... Thank you for making that point.
- February 2, 2013 at 11:01 PM
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Dali Inspiration
As part of our art lesson, the kids were introduced to Salvador Dali. I knew the colors and the angles would grab I's attention. He was mesmorized with the artwork in my Dali book B on the other hand was overly giggly at the silhoutted bodies. Here is Is work in completion.
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What a great painting! Is this something you do often with your kids? I love it!ReplyDelete
Sorry for some reason I can't comment maybe this time is a charm...I is a right brain learner which means he is drawn to artistic expression. The best form of this is through painting. Generally, he doesn't do well with blending colors usually everything turns brown. So we journeyed through artists and though we tried Monet...he did not respond well. But Dali has become his true inspirationReplyDelete
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Hi, for my first post I decided to share this so cool stuff with my phone.
I have this LG G2 and KitKat installed on it. These days Google has shown us the new Android OS called Lollipop.
I couldn't stay calm! I run for my LG G2 and I manage to place a Lollipop on it.
Here are a fresh photo of Lollipop on my LG phone.
This is LG G2 model with a Lollipop on it.
If you guys have photos like this please share 🙂
Later on I will try to place Android Lollipop on LG G2 ProLite with two SIM cards. It is a bit slower model, but Google claim that Lollipop works even on a bit slower phone hardware.
If someone have more pictures of LG G2 Lollipop please share. Otherwise enjoy my photo.
Read more interesting facts about LG phones on my blog.


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Do you see him?
Look a little closer... See that tail sticking out... what about the nose.
As you pull the clothes back... there he is... between between the navy skirt and the peach paisley skirt. Yep... he's in the closet hiding behind the clothes.
If you didn't know he was there I'm not sure you would see him... but apparently he thinks it is quite cozy.
My old dog Winston used to do the same thing... I guess they find it cozy to be in tight places when they are tired. Tonight Brun is pretty tired. We had a very fun night with Amberly and her family. I got a Wii on Thursday (because all 29 year olds with no kids need one) and on the spur of the moment, I invited them over to come check out the Wii and the Wii Fit.
Amberly provided most of the food, her hubby grilled the meat and we ate until we were stuffed. It was all delicious! Then we played the Wii Fit and decided we shouldn't have eaten all of that food and should apparently go on a diet... oh well. It was a lot of fun and the kids enjoyed Wii Sports and Mario Galaxy.
The kids love Brun (except for Abby Grace who started out the night terrified of him and was hugging and kissing him by the time they went home) so Brun was well played with tonight. He is not quite used to the "noise" of five extra folks in the house and I think he just needed some "Brun time."


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SAN JOSE (CN) – Google users barely managed to survive a third dismissal in their class action over the search giant's commingling of user data across Google products and disclosure of such data to third parties.
Lead plaintiff Robert Demars and others filed the original complaint after Google updated its privacy policy on March 1, 2012, to permit the commingling of user data across different Google products such as Gmail and YouTube.
The new policy allowed Google to combine a user's information from one service with the user's information from other services.
The users claimed that the policy violates their privacy rights by allowing Google to take information from their Gmail accounts to be used in a different context, such as to personalize search engine results or advertisements.
They also said that Google disclosed their data to application developers and advertisers.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal twice before dismissed the users' claims against Google, finding that the first complaint lacked standing because the users could not show how they were economically harmed and that the second complaint contained insufficient facts to support the users' claims.
He warned that any further dismissals would likely be with prejudice.
The users' latest complaint included the addition of allegations concerning Google's plan, "Emerald Sea," which was unveiled as early as May 2010 with the apparent objective to reinvent Google as a social media advertising company.
"The plan's execution involves creating cross-platform dossiers of user data that would allow third-parties to better tailor advertisements to specific consumers. Plaintiffs allege that despite this objective, Google left in place the prior policies in order to avoid tipping-off customers. They cast Emerald Sea as evidence of Google's intent to deceive consumers by disregarding existing privacy policies in pursuit of ad revenue," Grewal wrote in his dismissal ruling.
The new allegations effectively allege the same harm as before. An Android Device Switch Sublass further alleges that its class members had to replace their Android devices in order to avoid Google's invasive policy, costing them money.
An Android Application Disclosure Subclass claims that Google's disclosures to third parties increased their phones' battery and bandwidth consumption, causing them to incur additional costs, and invaded their statutory and common law privacy rights.
The users asserted their claims as violations of the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, Federal Wiretap Act, Stored Electronic Communications Act, California's Unfair Competition Law, in addition to common law theories of breach of contract and intrusion upon seclusion.
Google urged the court to dismiss the users' case once and for all.
"Like Rocky rising from Apollo's uppercut in the 14th round, plaintiffs' complaint has sustained much damage but just manages to stand," Grewal stated in a 28-page ruling that dismissed all but two of the users' claims.
"After running each claim (and subclaim) of each class (and subclass) through the gauntlet of constitutional and procedural hurdles, two claims remain: the App Disclosure Subclass' breach of contract claim, and the fraudulent prong of the App Disclosure Subclass' UCL claim. Plaintiffs may proceed on these two causes of action alone," Grewal wrote.
Because the users did not amend their claims following the court's dismissal of their Wiretap Act, Stored Communications Act and breach of contract claim on behalf of the entire class, those claims must be dismissed with prejudice.
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Nova Scotia premier Rodney MacDonald is in Ottawa today trying to shore up support for Nova Scotia in its battle with the Harper government over his province's claim to off shore oil and gas resources. Thus, he joins Newfoundland premier Danny Williams in calling Harper a promise breaker. It is worth remembering that, some years ago, Harper expressed contempt for Atlantic Canadians and their "culture of dependency." Now that they have the opportunity to join Alberta in petro-prosperity, Harper says he wants a piece of the action. And his response to Messers. MacDonald and Williams has been, "So, sue me."
This is a strange response from the nation's politician-in-chief. But then it is not unusual, either. When Conservative MP Bill Casey complained about the Harper government's treatment of his province, he was drummed out of the caucus. The same thing happened to MP Garth Turner when he complained about the first Clean Air Act. Turner, after sitting awhile as an independent, joined the Liberals. Harper has a clear vision of what he wants to accomplish. Unfortunately, he lacks the people skills to do it. And that apparently does not concern him. In fact, Harper displays what the American author F. Scott Fitzgerald called "a vast carelessness" in his dealings with people.
He appears to care even less for the will of the people. A case in point is his recent support for George W. Bush's proposed missile shield in Eastern Europe. As Linda McQuaig points out in the Toronto Star, Harper "promised in the last federal election campaign that he wouldn't reverse Canada's opposition to [the proposed missile defense system] without a vote in the House of Commons, which he knows he could not win." Harper has "in effect [done] an end run around Parliament and the Canadian public, and helped advance a position that is at odds with Canada's own official policy."
On domestic policy Harper and his brethren cancelled the Kelowna Accord when they came to office. They say that they will introduce legislation which will expedite native land claims; but, as the recent federal budget makes clear, they have abandoned the promises made in that agreement. The rising tide of native frustration appears to be the last thing on Harper's agenda. And his refusal to heed premier Dalton McGunity's request for a ban on handguns continues to alienate Canada's urban dwellers, who only have representation because Harper co-opted Liberal MP David Emerson and appointed Montrealer Michael Fortier to his cabinet.
So, however Mr. Harper may deny it, he has earned his reputation as a promise breaker. He appears to believe that whatever policy promises the Liberals made were hogwash. The fact that they were Liberal policies, by definition, gives him the right to nullify them. What is interesting is the public revolt against his actions. One would expect an outcry from the Liberals. But, more significantly, he has managed to alienate two of the country's last three Conservative premiers. The other premiers are all from rival parties. And his support for Jean Charest in that province's recent election proved far from helpful. It takes a special talent to create this kind of mess.
How does one account for such an outcome? As a technocrat, Harper appears to suffer from a genetic weakness. It is the belief that he knows better than anyone else because, when push comes to shove, he really is the smartest guy in the room. He is not the only leader, public or private, who suffers from the affliction. The movers and shakers at Enron caught the virus. Paul Wolfowitz, another carrier, has been cashiered from his job at the World Bank. And Mr. Bush and Mr. Cheney are in the last stages of what has become -- for them -- a terminal disease.
The most recent polls indicate that Canadians are not impressed with any of their elected leaders. But, as the tide of opposition grows, I suspect that they are particularly happy that they didn't hand Mr. Harper the keys to the car in the last election. Recent history has proven that the smartest guys in the room can be remarkably stupid.


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We've had a lazy few days back in Stockholm. I like to think we are taking advantage of the last few weeks of vacation. Watching movies, reading, taking long walks, cooking. It's been pretty great, actually! But it doesn't make for an incredibly interesting blog, with nothing new to report.
So I'll bore you with how much fun we've been having being lazy. We went for a picnic in Hagaparken yesterday. It's a huge green space in the city with a palace or two, gardens & water, whimsical buildings, a butterfly house, a museum and lots of prettiness. It is just short walk to get there from our place, and I baked bread the day before, so it seemed like a good excuse.
(Turkish Pavilion) (Me in front of the copper tents at Hagapark)
And in the evening, we saw the movie Inception, finally going to see something at the Skandia Theater on Drottninggatan. I never want to go to another theater again!
When we lived in DC, we liked to go to the Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park, because it was a charming older venue with balconies and a single screen.
The Skandia blows the Uptown out of the water.
It was designed by Gunnar Asplund in the 1920s (the same guy who designed the hat box library across the street from us.) It's unassuming from the street view, but such an interesting package inside. It has a neoclassical flavor, with sculptures on the walls and the railings, and painted niches and the most amazing balcony with private boxes.
What amazes me is that it was designed and decorated to be a cinema and not converted from a live theater, during the time of silent films with a large open space for the orchestra in front of the screen. I couldn't find a good shot of the ceiling sculptures, but imagine them along the lines of the Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness cover. The Swedish wikipedia article has some good images, as well.
It had closed for various long lengths, with its future at times uncertain. And going to see movies in Stockholm is NOT cheap (try $15 a ticket.) But I am happy to put my movie money toward seeing shows there.


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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
sketch challenge for bo bunny
I love bo bunny more and more everytime I see papers. This is my first time working with them, thanks to my sweet friend Lisa... I know I will be ordering alot more of it.
Hope you enjoy....
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icsketches sketch challenge
I am sooo loving this sketch...
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
this is a card i made for a sketch challenge..
Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Hope you enjoy.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
a few new cards
Hello all..I hope that you all have had a good week. I want to ask for your prayers for all the people that have suffered lose in these nasty storms that have came thru the south. This is something we are not used to at all and it is sooo sad to see the devastation and lose of loved ones.
I wanted to share some cards that I have been working on the past couple of days and I hope that you enjoy.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
a few things i worked on this weekend...
This is thanks to Miss Anna Fearer....thank you so much for the inspiration you gave me last night from your ustream. I am so not a flower maker...but had to try some today after watching her. She is TRUELY AMAZING!!! if you havent seen her please check her work out. I hope you guys have had a great weekend.
Thanks for stopping by.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
I think my hair coloring is getting a bit better......still need alot of practice and more practice with the clothes. I love love love the copics though.... thanks for stopping by ... hope you all are having a great week Beverly
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Monday, April 4, 2011
A package for a Friend
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
my entry for mothers day chall at simon says stamp
i am so addicted to these tear bears if you cant tell...hoppe you enjoy and thanks for stopping by
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
my bling chall for precious piecings
this is a chall for precious piecings bling chall. I hope you enjoy. I sure love this BEAR!!!! Pattern # 092
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My first Paper Piecing Card
I am so addicted to these paper piecings and tear bears....shew I cant stop ;) I hope you enjoy the new card. I think this is my fav so far...
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Things made this weekend...
Hi Guys....I just got back from a wonderful weekend with 6 Amazing women and FRIENDS!!!! I hope that you guys have had a wonderful weekend and hope you enjoy my creations.
the Bunny Easter Card is my entery for the beary scrap blog chall for spring. You should come join the fun wwww.thebearyscrapdesignteam.blogspot.com Hope to see you there.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
the beary scrap birthday challenge
Hey guys this is my entry in the beary scrap birthday challenge. This is my precious nephew last saturday at his first birthday party. He is truely a miracle to us. Last year at the time we really thought he was going to go be with our lord, and I thank God that he let him stay with us. He is such a sweet little boy. I hope that you enjoy the layout. Thanks for stopping by.
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Friday, March 4, 2011
my new addiction...
Ok I have to admit I have always loved looking at everyones tear bears, however I never thought I would be able to make these. They are so easy with the patterns and sooooooooo cute. I love them. I dont think I did bad for my first one. I hope that you enjoy and have a great weekend!!!
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
One more card before the weekend ends....
This is a little card that I made for a deal sweat friend who just lost one of her aunts. I hope that it might brighten her day just a little.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope that you guys have a great weeknd.
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a few new cards and a few pics of my niece and nephew
The cards are two new stamps that I got for valentines day from my wonderful hubby. There precious pictures of my niece and nephew are from Andrews 1st Birthday party today. I cant believe that he is one already. Just a year ago we didnt know if he was going to make it to a few weeks much less a year. Wow what a wonderful blessing we have and I cant believe how fast a year has gone.
Thanks for stopping in guys. I hope to see you soon.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
card for my nephews 1st birthday
I have to say thank you to the awesome wobble company for sending out free samples before they released. If you havent tried them they are a must have.. I LOVE THEM!!!!
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In today's warm afternoon I chose a leather skirt in powder pink color, which combined with a thin turtleneck and a short fur vest. Heavy boots fitted I replaced posts, I was able to wear sandals even before you hide them deep in the closet. Although decorated in autumn trends look is quite light - suitable for transitional days of summer and autumn. The trend of "the onion" time is yet to come!
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kamizelka / vest - AMISU
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- Stephenie said...
This is beautiful!! Thank you very much!!
- November 10, 2011 at 4:14 PM
- CBH said...
Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in CBH Digital Scrapbooking Freebies, under the Page 6 post on Nov. 11, 2011. Thanks again.
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thank u so much for this sentiment...it is perfect for this time of year:)
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Love this. It is perfect for our family Thanksgiving invitations. Thanks so much.
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Highlights of my week:
- declaring a whole day for cooking and listening to good music.
- making strawberry mango sorbet with lime (with mangos from my yard.)
- eating said sorbet.
- making mango fruit leather. yum.
- exploring with critters in the backyard.
- going to a birthday party for a 63-year-old manatee.
- seeing wild dolphins leap for joy right before my eyes.
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The exercise was for an entry level customer service position. I find it interesting that the majority of people (so far) picked the candidate that would be least interested in something as basic as entry level CS when they are obviously such a high performer based on their resume. I guess this is part of the "overqualified" conundrum people run into.
Without additional details, it's hard to make a call on who to hire. For example, the candidate that most people liked worked almost exclusively in telemarketing. Would those skills work as well for an in-person CS role?
6 seconds is on the short-side but it can be long enough to weed out the people who are careless in their formatting. I do an exercise like this in my office but I give people 15 seconds to make the judgement call.
Hi Aaron,
Thanks for your comment! You make some solid points. Stay tuned for our follow-up post which will provide more in-depth results from the test.
-RG Team
15 seconds is better. 6 seconds is absolutely criminal. It takes longer than that to inhale and exhale. I don't believe anyone in HR who sticks to a 6 second model is actually doing their jobs properly. I don't believe it.
6 seconds to decide the change in candidates live? I have experienced this many times…not acceptabel !
Hi Rudis,
Most of our office would also agree that 6 seconds is not enough time. Thanks for your comment!
-RG Team
I am not in HR, but I have been a "hiring manager." After taking the test here, I know that 6 seconds IN NO WAY is enough time (though I ranked "professional" with a score of 7 – whatever that means 🙂 . . . 6 Seconds. If I were looking for HR professionals, and any of them agreed to this 6-second statistic, I wouldn't hire them. Sociopaths with a lazy streak. It only takes a minute. We learned how to skim for reading comprehension in 6th grade. Comprehension. Only takes a minute. I'm appalled . . .
Bit of a strange game – I was a successful recruiter, but without knowing the client and the job role in question – how are you to judge the quality of the resumes??? When I'm quickly scanning through, I'm more concerned with looking at relevant job titles and dates etc… None of which had any bearing in this game because we have no background information… Sorry – I get the idea, but not a fan!
Hi Sarah,
We appreciate your opinion and agree that there are some limits to this game. There is no doubt that a detailed job description is crucial to the hiring process, but knowing that you are hiring for an entry-level customer service position at least allows you to look at relevant job titles and dates. Also, some hiring managers have different criteria (like formatting) when it comes to sifting through the initial stack of resumes. Based on the results, this game helps to demonstrate just how subjective the hiring process can be. Thanks for your comment!
-RG Team
I think that is really the crux of the situation. It is a highly subjective process so I advise people to be clear, concise, organized and put the most important stuff on top of their resume so the reader can find it. Above all else, I tell people to research the company to see what the company wants because a manufacturer isn't interested in the same thing as a restaurant.
A minute atleast, if you do have thousands of applications.
It is impossible in 6 seconds to decide which can be a candidate to hire in a company. Looking at a CV of people in 6 second, you can lose some interesting points so for me I can't
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We believe most people would agree that 6 seconds in not enough time decide which candidate is the right fit for a company. However, in some cases, it is enough to weed out the obvious "Nos" (the Photo Resume). Thanks for your comment!
-RG Team
Deciding someone isn't a right fit for a job solely based on their photograph is discriminatory and highly suspect to say the least. If someone looks at a resume and declines it in six seconds because of that person's pictue, there is something very wrong.
A prospective employer may make the same decision about a candidate in a face-to-face interview. Like it or not, people often make decisions about others based on looks. No, it isn't right or fair, but it's human nature. So the smart thing may be to leave the photo out altogether. On the other hand, if someone's going to exclude me based on looks, trashing my photo-resume would save me from wasting my time and energy interviewing with such a person.
Hey Alexzander,
That's exactly why the general rule is not to add a photograph to your resume. You can't guarantee that the hiring manager will base their decision on your merits and not your looks. Thanks for your comment!
-RG Team
Dear RG team, how can a human being even scan six sentences or at least six lines in six seconds ? An interviewer is also a human being and not necessarily a superman. Even to weed out a certain NO, he has to identify a NO. In six seconds it is not possible at all. If an interviewer takes only six seconds to decide whether to keep the resume or trash it, then it is a process of elimination and not selection. May God keep me away from such a situation.
Hello Good Samaritan,
Good point, many of us at the office also disagree with the "six second resume" concept. This page was assembled with the idea of challenging the idea that a resume can be mentally processed in six seconds, and this seems to be the case. Hopefully hiring managers have learned from our study and are looking at resumes more closely, but it's hard to say – everyone does it their own way. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
-The RG Team
It may not be a good system, but yes, the it can be 6-30 seconds (im being generous with the 30). Of course, this may not be the case with every employer, however I have had the opportunity to sit with panels of CEOs, Hiring managers and the like and this is what they have said. You have to take into account, these people look at resumes all the time. This is their profession and time is money. They quickly scan them to find the obvious No's (sorry, it has to look good and cant have spelling errors, its just the way it is). They also dont want to have to read the whole thing, they have a ton to go through and a time crunch, make it easy to skim. Once they have picked the top X number of resumes, they hand them off to the next person who will look more carefully at them, who may give it a minute or two, or may call you for an interview. I hope this helps. I know it may not be a "fair" system, but its true and can help you adjust your resume accordingly. Cheers.
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for pitching in for our readers! Great points.
-The RG Team
all the recruites in the world need to be put in an single area and …… …. please feel free to fill-inthe banks.
…and be given hugs?
I mainly excluded resumes because of errors (typos and missing/inconsistent information), and use of passive verbs (no sense of iniative). The resumes that caught my attention were ones with specific measures of successes.
This was very interesting. If all they look at a resume for is 6 seconds, besides all the usual about grammar and spelling, you had better have outstanding achievements and put them at the very top of your resume.. These resumes are for an entry level position. I took one look at the achievements on them and I now know I that someone who is average like me and does not have any outstanding achievements wouldn't stand a chance.
Hey Deb,
I wouldn't say you don't stand a chance. You can also make your resume stand out like the ones in the test. Check out resume writing guides for some tips and tricks: https://resumegenius.com/resume
-RG Team
I know someone who completed with honors his Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration in New Zealand. He has worked in 3 different countries prior to coming to NZ. After graduation, he applied:
Case # 1 = he applied in jobs that are the same level with his qualifications (work experiences and educational background). He was consistently rejected in all his applications with companies saying he does not have any NZ office work experience.
Case # 2 = he applied in entry level jobs to gain office experience. He was consistently rejected in all his applications with companies saying his qualifications are more than what they need for the job (over-qualification).
Case # 3 = he "diluted" his CV and applied for manual jobs like factory worker, cleaner, garbage collector. He was consistently rejected with companies saying he is quite senior to the role (in terms of age), quite physically unfit (he is overweight), he has no certificate or prior training on the job, etc.
Ending = he is jobless for months now, running out of money, and his whole self-confidence shattered to pieces!!!
This activity was a great reminder that with competition being so intense for talented job seekers and/or career builders, the first impression formed by the HR person is made in just seconds, so make sure that resume "sings!" (If you know what I mean…)
As a previous hiring manager I could decide within 6 seconds of reviewing a resume whether or not I would call them right away or wait awhile hoping I received more qualified applicants. If a resume is in tip top shape and speaks for the applicant I'll more than likely call to schedule an interview. However, if not, it typically goes to the bottom of the pile or just filed away. My word of advice is keeping your skills and experience relevant to the position you are applying and keeping the resume verbiage appropriate for the work environment (i.e. avoid weird fonts and designs around the border, etc.) It's a great personal touch but can also be a distraction so just be mindful when creating your resume!
Hi there,
We always love to hear from hiring managers – thanks for your comment! Great advice for our readers.
-The RG Team
No, 6 seconds isn't enough time, but by the second one I was skimming for what the person was doing now, then what he had been doing before that — if I had time. Those were the points I was most interested in, given the lack of time at hand.
Hi F,
We're glad you enjoyed it! Also, don't worry about not doing well, the reality is it's too difficult for most people. The point of this challenge is to prove once and for all that even professional hiring managers can't properly evaluate a resume in just 6 seconds. Share the challenge with your friends and see if they can beat your score!
-The RG Team
Hi Kaden,
The point of this challenge is to prove that the common belief – hiring managers evaluate a resume in just 6 seconds – is a myth! So your comment is very true, it's impossible to properly examine a resume in such a short time. Share the challenge with your friends and see if any of them can do it.
-The RG Team


text: had a great weekend... had a wonderful thanksgiving. and got to send time with family. my bf came into town even tho he had the flu.. we celebrated baby girls bday Friday with my Mon, bro, and stepdad..Saturday I made s thanksgiving dinner for the kids, myself the bf. and Sunday was baby girls bday! so we went to chuck e cheese... then up to the hospital. to see nani and Papi. it was a great weekend.. tho Monday morning it was my turn with the flu, so I've been home the last couple days trying to get better... I m already :-)


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I've recently been thinking quite a lot about digital literacy and not only because we are studying the concept at the moment on my MA course but what it means to my learners too. So I thought I'd share my conclusions with you. This is a bit more academic than usual but I hope you'll bear with me.
What digital literacy means to me
I was initially very impressed with Bax's notions of normalisation, when I heard them in 2010 at the Iatefl conference in Harrogate, and I think this tied in with what Scott Thornbury was saying at the same event where he concentrated on 'the need to ensure that the technological tail does not wag the pedagogical dog'. What this means to me is that digital literacy is: being able to use online spaces and digital tools to communicate, work, learn and create in a 'normal' way so that the tools and competences required are part of everyday life. This, of course, includes all the various key elements of digital literacy that are mentioned in the literature, such as knowing how to use technology to create content which is appropriate for the target online (or otherwise) context, with an awareness of copyright and plagiarism notions and knowing how to publish or share that content safely. It means knowing how to search for and find information, involving filtering skills and critical thinking, and knowing when to switch off and go for a walk instead. Finally, it also means network literacy, including cultural understanding of what sort of environment you are in and what is appropriate behaviour, as well as the implications of what you publish and the digital imprint you are creating for yourself. This is a broad summary of some of the ideas explored in (Hockly, H.( 2012), Dudeney, G. (2012), Poore, M (2013), Payton, S. & Hague, C. (2010)
Implications for Teachers and The Learning Process
(Click on the image to access the Facebook Page)
To come back to the idea of normalisation and Thornbury's metaphorical technology dog, it is inevitable to some extent that the 'wow factor' has a negative impact when teachers (or learners) use technology simply because it is a novelty but without sound pedagogical principles behind that use, and although this does happen, it is also true that there are many teachers who integrate technological tools systemically into their teaching.
Introducing social media, for example, in a principled way is one highly effective way of doing certain things such as using the class Facebook Page to extend a discussion, which was started in class, but there was not enough time to take any further, or to work on language, to encourage learners to read and watch videos by providing sites and tasks and to provide them with an informal space to post their own content and share ideas.
Here is one example of a discussion which university students began in class on the subject of what success means to them. This was then continued outside class on their Facebook page
The initial post:
This morning we discussed "success" in the C1 lesson. What does it mean to you? Money and fame, or…?
The Comments
M C I think the happyness of having a job that you like…with a small part played by money…Unlike · Reply · 3 · 13 January at 18:09
G D After a strong involvement in a job or in a research. Unlike · Reply · 1 · 13 January at 22:30
C A I think it is about achieving your goals, being loved and appreciated for who you are and being happy Unlike · Reply · 1 · 13 January at 20:51 · Edited
G D I consider the "success" a gratification after a strong involve Like · Reply · 13 January at 22:29
The Statistics
The fact that there were only four comments is, in my opinion, not particularly significant, as what is much more important here is the fact that 202 people saw the post and thoughts about it. Lurking, in fact, is a choice, and the fact that someone does not comments does not necessarily mean that they are not learning something from the page. The discussion has effectively been extended beyond the classroom to become a part of our 'normal' digital world on Facebook.
There are, however, various issues that my learners need to come to terms with which go beyond the issues of functional digital literacy (using blogs, social media to create content among other things). (Poore 2013). They need to become more aware of what it means to be part of a network and what they are actually publishing. Many learners are not aware of issues of safety and privacy. They do not know what it means to publish their photos on social media, and what rights they are giving the owners of the space by doing so. On the other hand we are living in what is increasingly becoming a 'remix' world, where the boundaries between what is real and what is a spoof, are getting more and more blurred every day, so learners need to know what is real and what isn't. This however, may go beyond the remit of the ELT class. What is essential in my context of the university world, however, is the notion of plagiarism and copyright, which learners are not often aware of particularly when it comes to publishing photos they have found online. All these are areas that need to be explored.
Bax recently wrote, in 2011, however, an article revisiting his view of normalisation, which he defined in 2003 as 'the stage at which a technology is used in language education without our being consciously aware of its role as a technology, as an effective element in the language learning process (Bax, 2003)' and in the 2011 article he examines some of the fears and expensive mistakes that are made when institutions, for instance, introduce technology because of the 'wow' factor, interactive whiteboards, being a blatant example of this if not support and training is also provided or only occasional access to the tool is allowed. He argues for a constructivist approach to the implementation of technology, and I would agree with this although I can remember a few years ago trying to motivate learners to use Skype to organise "spoken practice" session with a partner who lived in another town. The idea was that they should do a set task together using Skype. This was very unsuccessful, and with hindsight, it was another example of encroachment perhaps, of them not really using Skype for education, but rather for chatting to their friends. Recently, however, a group of my learners were preparing collaborative presentations using Prezi, and when I asked them to give feedback on how they had set about this, they said that they had skyped. To skype, then has become a verb, and is a normalised means of communication for these students who simply used it as the most convenient way to communicate with each other in order to do the task they needed to. The difference is that the technology is not a novelty to them, any more than a pen would be. It is simply a means to an end, and what is perceived as important is the task they are involved in.
Final Thoughts: the magical experience
As a final comment on digital literacy, however, I would like to add that I think true 'digital citizens' are in fact fascinated by technology and are curious about exploring the potential various tools can provide, precisely because they are amazed, not by the technology or the devices themselves, but by what they can enable us to do. Too much normalisation can lead to us losing the sense of wonder or the miraculous that is what makes people react to the novelty or the 'wow factor' of the tools in the first place. The use of the car, for instance, has been completely normalised in my socioeconomic context of Northern Italy, but sometimes to simply sit in your car and realise how powerful it is and what a wonderful thing it is to be able to travel such distances so easily, or to realise what it means to press a button and find a whole orchestra inside a little box we call a stereo, is a salutary experience. I remember the delight I first felt when I shared a photo of my day out to the seaside on Facebook, and people immediately responded to it. These tools are wonderful things precisely because they extend communication in new ways, and they are part of the miracle of life.
Bax, S. (2003) CALL – past, present and future. System 31 (1) March pp. 13-28
Bax, S. (2011) Normalisation Revisited: The Effective Use of Technology in Language Education. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching 1 (2), April-June. pp. 1-15.
Dudeney, G. (2012) Plenary at ThaiTESOL conference, slides available at http://www.dudeney.com/DigitalLiteracies.pdf
Hague, C. & Payton, S. (2010) Digital Literacy across the curriculum: a Futurelab Handbook, available at: http://www2.futurelab.org.uk/resources/documents/handbooks/digital_literacy.pdf
Hockly, N. (2012) New Technologies: Digital Literacies, ELT Journal Volume 6 (1) January, p.108-112;
Poore, M (2013) Using social media in the classroom – a best practice guide, SAGE
Summary of Harrogate 2010 Iatefl PreConference Event Accessed on 15th February 2014.


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Hi everyone,
Just purchased my first vintage turntable, receiver and speakers via ebay last week!
Dual 1229
Sony 6036A
Dual CL240
Looking forward to my vinyl journey and chatting with some of you! I already have a few things I might need some help with!
So, I received the turntable last week, and finally managed to take the time to unbox and set up last night.
Unfortunately on unpacking and testing the turntable I noticed that the speed control lever is stuck on 78 and wont budge, I didn't want to force it incase I broke it.
I then loosened the transport screws and inserted the stylus cartridge before trying the start lever. The platter did not spin and the tone arm did not move?
I manually rotated the platter and there was a click from the tone arm and the start lever returned to the middle.
I'm unsure if there is anything further I should do to ensure it is working or if it's now an expensive decorational item...(I contacted ebayer today and awaiting a response)
This brings me onto my next query, which proves I am utterly new to this...
The speakers didn't come with any cables, so I bought some lengths of copper speaker cable 1.5mm THK.
I knew the it was a spade or bare wire connection to the back of the receiver which is fine, but I'm unsure about how to connect to the speakers.
I thought it was a banana plug connection but when I got home i realised it's just a slotted opening. Do i just insert the bare wire ends into it?
Image attached or turntable, receiver and back of speakers.
If anyone could help I'd be really grateful.


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This is a question I posted on Yahoo! Answers a short while ago. I figured I would cross-post it here for additional feedback (with some minor formatting edits).
(Additional disclaimer: I absolutely suck at anything regarding economics and wages, so it's quite possible I've stuffed my foot down my esophagus somewhere in this post. If so, I apologize, and please do correct me. Thanks.)
(Note: I am entirely pro-teachers and I think educators have one of the most important roles in society. This question is really just about getting some facts straight.)
It's no secret that American teachers have come under attack in the last couple of years or so, but what's less clear is which side is right on the facts (or, at least, moreso). Through all the vitriol and bullshit, I am hearing some decent arguments and statistics from both sides, and I just don't know which to believe (presumably because I'm too ignorant to tell which arguments are credible or fall flat. Oh, cluelessness).
On the one, generally left-wing "pro-teacher" side, we have statistics showing that the US ranks near the bottom of OECD countries in terms of how teacher pay compares to national GDP, both for starting positions and after 15 years:
This does seem to indicate, to me, that teachers are paid less well compared to teachers in other countries, which may or may not be relevant when talking about the pay of professionals compared to the pay of other experts in the same country.
Then, on the other, generally right-wing/libertarian "anti-teacher" side, we have numbers indicating that US educators are actually making more, on average, than most other professionals, and that their hours are not significantly longer or shorter than anyone else's:
Now, am I just missing something, here? Or am I misreading the data? From the mere looks of it, it does seem that US teachers are being paid better than other experts, which, if true, means they don't really have anything to complain about. On the other hand, it's a common theme that teachers are underpaid for all the work they do, and I've heard many a convincing anecdote from actual educators. (I know anecdotes don't equal evidence, but it does say something, I think, when the majority of teachers are all adamant about not being paid enough. They can't all be lazy/greedy.)
So … which is it? Are teachers too demanding? Or are they complaining about something that is genuinely problematic?


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paintings & occasional musings by artist dawn chandler. dawn's main blog — with more pithy musings & studio updates — can be found on her website over at www.taosdawn.com/blog
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Friday, November 07, 2014
my october: a mink, two moose and a baldy eagle
|a pair of wyoming moose. photo by dawn chandler
A mink, two moose and a baldy eagle.
That's who I spent my October with.
They, and seven of the best creative minds I could ever hope to meet.
We were living at the mouth of a small valley, where the open range-land ripples as it abuts the nearby mountains, and the valley narrows to a short rocky neck, before opening again to vast hidden fields. A large, wide and mellow trout stream courses along the base of pinon-studded hills, filling our days and nights with river-song, its water seeping into willow marshes, nurturing colonies of cottonwoods and drifts of aspen. Each day for twenty-four days, I meditated along this water, sketched under these golden canopies, explored up these arid draws, and stood in awe of these eery outcrops of rocks.
They climbed through the stony landscape, limestone beds eroded by wind into fantastic furniture, stale gnawed bread crusts, tumbled bones, stacks of dirty folded blankets, bleached crab claws and dog teeth — Annie Proulx, The Half-Skinned Steer
If quiet and still, I might catch a glimmer — and be blessed by — a rare animal spirit. Mink. Moose. Eagle. Hawk.
Other times, I might ramble, or sit and share with new friends; their laughter and tales humoring and inspiring me.
Mostly though, I painted.
And painted.
And painted.
For I was an artist in residence at the Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts.
Located on the west side of the Medicine Bow mountain range fifty-some miles west of Laramie and sixteen miles southeast of Saratoga, Brush Creek Ranch and the Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts sprawls across 30,000 of prime Wyoming range-land and hill country. A working cattle ranch as well as a luxury resort, Brush Creek Ranch established its artist residency program in 2009.
Home to four beautiful fine art studios, two writers studios, and two music studios — plus comfortable accommodations — "Artist Camp" is its own little ranch resort of creativity, with meals, lodging, and studios provided free of charge for its artist residents. Invited to stay for 2-, 4-, or 6-week sessions, we are each encouraged to live and breathe Wyoming; to hike and explore, read, dream and imagine, make new friends, and let our creativity soar.
With a network of trails coursing the ranch, we were welcome to explore by foot or bike. Most times when I did this — which was daily — I saw no one; not a soul. But for the trails and fences, I came to feel as though this place were mine:
My river.
My path.
My cottonwoods.
|the mellow brush creek of wyoming. photo by dawn chandler
How to capture it? I spent 24 days trying to do just that, with some 2000 photos, 20 sketches and 30 paintings to show for it. Still, I'm perplexed and moved and haunted by this land of Wyoming. I'll be sharing much of this in the coming days, but for now, here's a little slideshow I've put together to try to convey a sense of the Wyoming landscape I all too briefly got to call home.
|slideshow: a wyoming october — four weeks at the brush creek foundation for the arts.
click on the image to view the slideshow.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff and founders of Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, who provides all of this for free to select artists.
And special thanks too, to my fellow residents:
Writers Helen Hooper and Ira Sukrungruang
Musicians/Composers Jonathan Kolm and David Dominique
Fine Artists Maren Jensen, Karrie Hovey and Susan Grinels
It's been — truly — a pleasure.
And a special note to my Blog readers: It's good to be back. Note though that in just a few days I'll be moving my blog away from Blogger, to WordPress. More news about that to come. But I'm pretty darned excited about the change, and hope you will be, too. With deepest appreciation I thank you for reading me here; your attention to my words and thoughts is precious. I hope you'll continue to follow me over on WordPress.
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While my girl's were away at YW camp this summer, I finished up a few projects and fixed up their rooms. Here's Annie's.
The pinboard that I made way back when.
I think she needs a full length mirror on that bit of wall.
This wall art is another easy project that I've been meaning to show. Maybe later.
Dresser from IKEA.
And remember our super easy paint idea?
Cute tissue paper lantern. We just cut out circles of tissue paper and glued them onto an IKEA light fixture.
I love this room! I hope she does, too!


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With chocolate chunks in every bite, Love and Zest's soft-baked oatmeal chewy bars are irresistible! Using wholesome ingredients like almond butter, pecans and coconut flakes, these bad boys are healthy enough for breakfast or a snack any time of the day. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these energizing homemade bars instead of chomping on packaged foods, which are often lacking in nutrients and laden with excess sugars.
Soft Baked Oatmeal Chocolate Bars
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¾ cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old fashioned oats, ground (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup dried tart cherries
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 8-inch square pan with small amount of coconut oil or cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix together coconut oil, almond butter, flaxseed, banana, and honey.
Stir in baking powder, salt, oats and ¼ cup chocolate chips.
Pour batter into pan and spread evenly.
Top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips, pecans, tart cherries and shredded coconut.
Bake for 25 minutes, and allow to cool for 45 minutes before slicing into 16 bars.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 16 | Serving Size: 1 bar
Per serving: Calories: 191; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 68mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 4g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 62mg; Iron: 15%; Vitamin A: 0%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 5%
Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN is a sports dietitian in Orlando, FL and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies. She writes the food and nutrition blog, Love & Zest, where she shares recipes, life, and nutrition. Connect with her outside of the blog on Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram.
Photo courtesy of Kristina LaRue. Original recipe published on Love & Zest.
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