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It's October 11th, 2008, at around 7 something AM on a Saturday morning and I'm on a train heading into the city. Two of these things are my favorite things (October, a Saturday) and two of these things sit more on the conflicting side of my temperament (Morning, the city) The early train is quiet, streaked with that cliched golden morning light that really does exist, as it turns out, and the car's persistent rocking is lulling me back into a dream-like state even as it rushes me towards the looming grey maw of New York.
I'm given the minimum of information. There's a society of sorts, they do this on the regular, there will be a large group, and people trained in its specifics. Obviously, I'm sold. Told only to bring five bucks, my own knife, and a brown paper bag, I'm worried about making it on time.
Somewhere in New Jersey just south of the city, in a rather unassuming park, a group of about forty enthusiasts descends, issuing tips on where to look, how to handle, and to never ever eat without clear and certain identification. They range from older hippie, to fresh-faced kindergartners, and a lot of flannel is involved. These are the members of the mycological society, a not-so-secret, but not exactly sought after group. On that fall morning, I began a strange journey that continued throughout the next almost decade. I've met some great people, I've eaten some weird things, and I've gotten an array of looks when I try to talk to other people about it. If we know each other, chances are you've given me one of those looks.
Mycology is, at its simplest, the study of fungi. It can also be so much more than that, food, medicine, environment, ecology, the answer to questions that weren't even asked. My experiences with it are largely in the dabbling range. There are mushroom walks, what I call 'hunts', that occur in your friendly neighborhood mycological association from Spring through Fall. If you're afraid of commitment, you don't need to join. If you're afraid of the expense, they are largely free. They are always welcoming, there's almost always food, it's almost always vegan, or at least vegetarian, and members love to share what they know and point out finds along the way.
That October morning, as we wandered through the park poking at old logs and looking under fallen leaves, we had no idea what to expect, and certainly no idea how to find anything. To this day, despite my passion for it, I remain one of the worst locators of wild mushrooms, unless Wholefoods counts. At the end of the afternoon, we had managed to scrounge up a few poisonous varieties, a pair of choice edible bluets, and a tiny nub of hen of the woods donated by a member that took pity on us. We placed our meager haul on a group table with everyone else, and the walk leader ran through what each one was, and what the choice edibles were.
I've mourned not taking the opportunity to stop the car and forage that same chicken of the woods variety I spotted on a tree during the commute to my old job, where I watched it grow from its vibrant orange to a dull and crumbled brown as the days passed. A matter of weeks later, I spotted a familiar orange glow from my desk at home, only to find a substantial growth of the mushroom in question in my own backyard. Sometimes we do get second chances, it would seem. I've had long conversations over cups of freshly brewed chaga, a process that I hear involves grinding the unwieldy chunks down and slowly bubbling it like a witches brew until it turns into a slightly thicker and darker-than-coffee elixir that tastes kind of like coffee and a lot like earth. There are a couple of chunks hiding in my cabinet now, I may be a bit daunted by that process, or worried that my spice grinder wouldn't be able to handle it. I've run through campgrounds in Rhode Island after a thunderstorm, taking pictures of countless mushrooms springing out of every conceivable surface. As I've mentioned, I've haunted a farmer's market with vendors that grow or forage wild varieties not usually found, like lion's mane, which, at a distance, look like puppies but are decidedly not puppies. That same market offers a chaga tincture, for those too wary to brew their own tea. I may or may not have a bottle of lion's mane tincture in my house now. Why, you may ask. Why not? I've even discovered that I can, in fact, kind of draw, if I'm drawing mushrooms. My expanded library contains several volumes of mushroom identification guides, a gorgeously illustrated coffee table book, and a weighty textbook on radical mycology to round it out.
I have a strange relationship with mycology. Out of context, it may sound crazy to run around with a group of strangers in the woods putting things that were just in the ground that morning into your mouth. There's a certain level of trust, or maybe blindness, that goes along with that activity. Additionally telling people those kinds of stories, and then encouraging them to join you on the next one, well that shows you who your friends really are. It's a strange, wonderful, vast and diverse field that means a lot of things to a lot of people. You don't even have to go far to find out what it means to you.


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There are rumours about Mariah Carey which was caught in an incident. Mariah Carey is already under a lot of pressure and in tension due to her over weight. She was with a friend at the time incident happened. She was coming out of a bar after a long hard party. She did not expect that something would happen to her and her friend.
She was going towards the parking lot to get in the car when two guys came on a bike. The bike number plate was not showing when police authorities asked Mariah Carey about it. Well, what happened was that the two guys came from behind and spanked very hard at the bust of Mariah Carey and her friend.
Both were shocked, scared and screamed in pain. For few seconds they could not even understand what had happened till both the guys laughed at them. Mariah Carey and her friend because of heaving spanking had fallen down. The rumours say that the spank was so hard that they had fingers signature all over their asses.
Well, how it was visible because both of them were in small skirts and they did not mind showing it to the police as to what had happened. When both of them screamed the bar bouncers quickly came towards them to see. By the time the bouncers came both the drunken young man had gone.
Later, the police was called and they reported about the incident. Police are still looking for them but i guess it will be all in vain as it was dark near the parking lot and their faces were not that visible.
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Being a young man in a small town such as Upington is or can sometime be very hard, because there is only one thing that's constantly on your mind and can't really escape it… and that is you need to SURVIVE .
Yeah that's right survive, I mean Upington is a great place to live in and the people here is even great to live with. But in any country or town you have your troubles that would eventually come your way and by that I mean quite a few. The things a young man such as myself have to go through in life are some of the following:
You grow up, go to school and there at school you face challenges such as peer pressure, mixing up with the wrong crowd, getting used by a girl you thought you like etc. And then you finish school and now if you're not going to college or furthering your studies you'll have to find yourself a job. Finding a job can be at times very difficult and hard, but if you do find it you then just add up to your troubles and by that I mean you most probably have to support someone like your mother, your kids, your girlfriend or just someone that's close to you. At times you then find yourself not being able to provide for your love one's as they aspect you to and then it creates even more troubles for you.
Well what I'm getting at is that one should just prepare ourselves for the worst and just deal with it as it comes…and then people go around and telling you " you are young, you don't have anything to complain about " YEAH RIGHT….
Well I just wanted to get that off my chest.
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One of my favorite restaurants for Thai food on the Peninsula. I actually like Narin that's next door from this place better, but since I ate here only last week, I thought I'd write about it.
I do have to tell you that it's a little pricey for the amount of food they give, but it's good nevertheless. The place is very well lit from the inside and also has quite a lot of daylight because of being located on the corner.
For lunch, as a vegetarian you don't have too many choices but you can request them to make a meatless/egg-less Pad Thai noodles and their Panang Curry is quite good.
They have a bar next door as well and the place is small but very cute and clean. The service is good but they get very busy at meal times so if you're planning to eat there, make reservation or go a bit early.
* - the dinner item I've tried in the past and liked.
Garden Fresh Rolls * - Rice paper rolls with fresh vegetables served with a carrot sauce
Roti with Curry sauce * - Grilled East Indian flat bread served with a curry dipping sauce
Jungle Tom Yum Soup * - (Special request to make it vegetarian without chicken broth or meat) Chicken or prawns in spicy and sour soup with mushrooms, tomatoes and lemon grass
Papaya Pok Pok Salad * - Shredded green papaya mixed with green beans, Chili, carrots, tomatoes and ground peanuts. This stuff is very delicious! They do give a small amount for this one.
Vegetarian Delight Salad * - Green salad, bean curd, tomatoes, cucumbers, Red onions, bean sprouts, topped with peanut dressing.
Then they have a whole section for the veg. items:
Spear & Shield - Sautéed asparagus spear with whole shitake mushrooms and garlic sauce (Seasonal)
Curry Powder Vegetables - Sautéed mix vegetables with mild curry powder and garlic
Tangy Vegetables - Sautéed mixed vegetables with pineapple, onions tomatoes, cucumbers and black fungus
Oyster Sauce Broccoli - Sautéed broccoli with oyster sauce garlic and black mushrooms
Vegetable Combo - Sautéed fresh seasonal vegetables with soy sauce and garlic
Curry Vegetables * - Fresh seasonal vegetables in panaeng curry with coconut milk mushrooms and sweet basil
Peanut Sauce Vegetables - Boiled spinach, cabbage and bean curd topped with mild curry peanut sauce
Sweet Basil Bean Curd - Sautéed bean curd with sweet basil, chili, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, green beans and snow peas
Bean Curd with Eggplant * - Sautéed bean curd with eggplant, egg, chili, black bean sauce and sweet basil
They have about five or so desserts. I've tried the fried banana with ice cream only, but I am sure others will be good as well. Can't wait to try the fried banana with honey the next time I go.
My rating for Coconut Bay: 4/5
Name: Coconut Bay
Type: Thai
Average Price: $8-10/person (Lunch), $12-18/person (Dinner)
Address: 1300 Howard Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010 (At the intersection of Howard & Park Rd)
Phone: (650) 558-8268
Website: http://coconutbayrestaurant.com/
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Coconut Bay
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Labels: Restaurant Review
2 comments:
- Solitaire said...
Suggest some good restaurants in Houston for me.
- August 12, 2008 10:56 PM
- Kanan said...
Sneha, I haven't tried that many places in Houston so can't tell. In the bay area (Galveston) there's an Indian restaurant named Mogal and then there's Madras Pavilion where I ate once. Other areas that I was in had no decent restaurants. Plus I haven't been to that many restaurants in Houston so can't tell much. Sorry. I will try to find out from my contacts if they have any suggestions and let you know.
- August 30, 2008 12:59 PM
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The factory is a mainstay of the area, providing 1,300 jobs making wide tires for commercial trucks, off-road vehicles and earthmovers.
Dana LeBlanc, president of Michelin Canada, said the investment means the company is planning to keep the positions in the province with 50 more jobs being added.
"What a great day for Nova Scotia," he said. "This is rural Nova Scotia and you'll find that people in rural Nova Scotia like to stay here and have a great job."
He said the project will lead to a 3,000-square-metre addition to the existing facility, adding technology and production lines that will pump out truck tires.
The province will provide an additional $8.9-million to the French multinational, provided the expansion is carried out and the jobs are created over the next eight to nine years.
LeBlanc says the subsidy was one factor in the decision to keep expanding.
However, he said a stable workforce and location were also reasons jobs are staying on the East Coast.
Michelin Canada has over 3,700 employees, with 3,500 of those working at Michelin's three tire production plants in the Nova Scotia communities of Bridgewater, Granton and Waterville.
"We're close to a great port in Halifax, ice-free year around. And we're close to the Trans-Canada so we can ship the tires both ways if needed," he said in a telephone interview.
The province has recently been struggling to hold onto manufacturing jobs — particularly in the pulp and paper sector — and there has been a steady exodus of skilled tradespeople to the West.
Just 40 kilometres to the east of Waterville, the Minas Basin Pulp and Power mill closed before Christmas, leading to layoffs of almost 100 workers. Last June, Montreal-based Resolute Forest Products closed its paper mill in Brooklyn, N.S., throwing 320 people out of work.
Meanwhile, the province's largest megaproject — Irving Shipbuilding's plan to build 21 combat ships for the navy over 30 years — is unfolding more slowly than originally expected. Company officials are now saying steel won't be cut until 2015.
NDP Premier Darrell Dexter said he had to ensure that Michelin didn't take the work out of the province.
"If we didn't compete and win these jobs, then they would go elsewhere and we'd be worse off without question," he said.
Prior to coming to power in 2009, the NDP and its labour supporters were critical of a law known as the Michelin bill — a law that required activists to organize workers at the entire Michelin organization in the province, rather than on a plant-by-plant basis.
However, Dexter hasn't touched the bill and has carried on the practice of providing subsidies to the corporation.
"There's all kinds of people who want to go back and reframe the fights of the past. I'm just not interested, I'm not into that," he said.
Dexter said the terms of the deal require Michelin to spend the money on the expansion before the province will kick in its incentives.
LeBlanc said it will be about four years until the provincial money begins to flow to the firm.
"We have to spend half of the capital investment before we see a dollar from the province," he said.
— By Michael Tutton in Halifax.


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Thursday, July 27, 2006
United States Cedes Control of the Internet
The Register is reporting that the U.S. is relinquishing control of ICANN. The story states: 'In a meeting that will go down in internet history, the United States government last night conceded that it can no longer expect to maintain its position as the ultimate authority over the internet. Having been the internet's instigator and, since 1998, its voluntary taskmaster, the US government finally agreed to transition its control over not-for-profit internet overseeing organization ICANN, making the organization a more international body.'
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Another original composition by me!
This was an experiment in form since, normally, my music tends to be sort of without form. Erik Satie was accused of composing mostly formless and thus "pointless" music for most of his life, and he responded to his critics by writing his "Mouvements En Forme De Poire" or "Movements In the Form of a Pear." But then he also took this criticism to heart and enrolled in music school as an old man to learn once and for all how to write "proper" music. Likewise, although I haven't (for the most part) considered form to be very important in my own music, I am not completely disinterested in it.
Simply Supernova is made up of a few old ideas I had never been able to do much with. I thought the main bit, the relaxing arpeggiated stuff, might one day be developed into something long and carefully crafted with many changes and clever parts, but I never could hear in my imagination what those parts would sound like. Eventually, I decided that even being short and simple, it was still good enough to me not to waste so I plugged it into a formula resembling rounded binary form and filled in the rest. That works out to something like Intro>A>A2>Bridge>B>B2>Bridge>B3>1/2A>Outro
One of my favorite songs ever, "Innuendo" by Queen, uses something like that to string all of its crazy parts together. I thought such a thing could be a great tool for stringing together my own strange ideas. So, this song is essentially to "Innuendo" what Radiohead's "Paranoid Android" is to the Beatles' "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" if you follow my meaning. Fun stuff.
The "guitar" 'part is the explosion in an otherwise vast, empty space. I couldn't just have created such a place without something happening within it. It's the supernova, that part, followed by a great miracle of creation. That idea is familiar to the Sim Earth song and lots of old religious music from centuries ago.
Ultimately, it was great fun to do and provided an opportunity to try all kinds of new things.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
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So we seen a huge improvement the first day Lil man was on his knew meds. He did not defy one time. Unfortunately that all came to an end of Friday when I got a phone call from the daycare telling me I needed to come and clam my out of control child down.
As soon as I walked into the class room, and gave Lil man the look he quickly clamed down. They told me I did not have to take him home, but I decided too anyway.
We ventured to the pool, where Lil man had a grand time.
One of the meds that we stopped was adderall, and he has been bouncing off the walls. Last night he was so hyper I was physically and mentally tired from trying to keep up with him.
I was hopefully we would have him on the right combo of meds, before we head out of town next week. We've got an 8 hour car ride ahead of us. Thank god for the portable DVD player.
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To answer all those emails, and to those who are checking this site from time to time for updates: the November 2008 NLE results would probably be released by the PRC around 2-3 months from the examination date just like in previous nursing board exams.
So for now, all we can do is sit back, relax, and pray for a fair result. Also, if you have not yet subscribed to our mailing list, better do it now to be updated on the latest board examination results.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Gateway to Compassion
This is kind of an accidental blog entry for me! I hope it gives you something to think about.
Friday, November 28, 2008
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Aparigraha/ balance the two efforts
Those who know me personally know that I have suffered some loss recently, including the death of my grandmother, the departure of friends, and the end of a long-term relationship. Grief and sadness are pretty normal in these situations. Grief and sadness pass with time; however, I think that loss can be a gateway to long-term suffering if we choose to cling too much to the past or to our expectations of the future. The ability to let go and trust the flow of life is essential to happiness and inner peace. Clinging to the way things were could make you miss a beautiful future opportunity. The same goes for clinging to the way things "are supposed to be".
This is always a difficult precept to apply. "Letting go" is different from not caring or pushing away. In Awake at Work, Michael Carroll introduces a slogan that he calls "balance the two efforts". This means to balance "the effort to get somewhere with that of being where we are completely," which he suggests makes up "the core competency of being awake at work" (p. 31). This seems to me to be closely tied to the practice of aparigraha. By letting go, we are suspending our self-talk and personal stories to simply observe what is happening, allowing us to be "available to our immediate circumstances" (p. 28). This gives us the alertness and access to our own instincts which is essential to optimal job performance. This concept of letting go of thoughts and opening to grace and awareness is probably very familiar to performers and Olympic athletes, but maybe less familiar to the average working person. Nonetheless, it is an essential skill for all of us.
In my own work, I definitely struggle with this concept on a daily basis. I am responsible for so many different things, and the day sometimes flies by as a serious of crises and loose ends. When I have a student in tears at my desk, angry letters from agents in my email, piles of documents demanding attention in my inbox, a deadline for exam entries looming, missing paperwork, and a pile of school assignments waiting for me at home, it is extremely difficult to let go and just be. I often find that an entire day has passed without me taking the time to quiet my thoughts and observe my instincts before taking action.
Carroll suggests that when we let go, "irritations that we may easily dismiss - the predictably late report, the sullen receptionist, the unresponsive customer - become reminders to pay attention" (p. 30). Indeed, I find that the times that I do remember to let go and give something my full attention, I am usually invited to do so because someone else's crisis is greater than my own. Sometimes, another person's pain or frustration jolts me out of my thoughts to a place where I can listen to them, observe, and react from a place of compassion. At these moments, I find that I have the skill to deal with incredibly difficult situations with finesse ~ and it is almost like another force is steering me, choosing the words to say and the actions to take. At these moments, I love what I do.
I would like to learn to respond to my own crises with equal compassion. Again, Carroll suggests sitting meditation. My own practice made it two days after my last post before it got buried in the rush to do, do, do. I need to begin again today.
It seems like the International Education field is in need of people who know how to let go and pay attention. When working with other cultures and language barriers, instinct and compassion are essential to diffuse tension and avoid conflict and misunderstanding. We need to develop a sixth sense and look below the surface of our daily interactions. Maybe everyone does. When I take the time to slow down, I communicate better and I attain better results.
I have also noticed that I have a tendency to cling to my past experiences with people, and respond to them from a place where assumptions are made according to past baggage. The worst is when I judge an interaction based on previous experiences with other people from the same culture. Sometimes I am surprised to find that a person is not speaking from the point of view I expected. I would like to work on letting go of conflicts, insults and misunderstandings that occur in the workplace, and allowing each individual situation and interaction to unfold independently of past experience.
Balance the two efforts. Let go. Meditate. Just be.
Monday, November 10, 2008
"Tonight we are going to work on balancing our past and our future"
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Practicing at work
Carroll suggests that this is precisely the reason why work is the perfect environment to cultivate one's practice. Of his own working life, he says "The daily grind, the successes and failures, the hard work and stress, all gradually unfolded as a profound teaching. And central to that teaching was the realization that the spiritual path is nothing other than living our very life, fully and confidently, in the immediate moment... Work becomes our spiritual journey when our destination is no longer just becoming more successful or more wealthy or getting a paycheck, promotion, or job security, but when we also work to resolve a most fundamental question: Can we be at home in our lives - can we be open, honest, and at ease under all circumstances, moment by moment?" He goes on to acknowledge that work is frustrating for many people because it is something that we cannot control, that inevitably unfolds in its own way, messy and complicated. However, he suggests that if we stop treating work's problems as obstacles, but rather as invitations to wake up and pay attention, we can find "a profound sense of freedom and fulfillment in our jobs." I want that!
Carroll proposes a couple of practices for cultivating mindfulness at work. The first is to develop a regular mindfulness practice; he suggests daily sitting meditation practice. I have always had good intentions regarding the development of meditation practice; however, this hasn't ever turned into an actual practice for me. Life ~ as it likes to do ~ keeps reminding me. In my last post, I talked about how every moment is a good moment to begin again. It is clear to me that a regular meditation practice will help me to move forward with my practice at work. I even wrote it into my learning plan for school. I guess now's the time! We'll see how that goes.
The second practice is the contemplation of slogans, adapted by Carroll for the modern workplace from those used in lojong, a Tibetan Buddhist spiritual practice. I'll be referencing Carroll's slogans as I explore them in this blog and in my own life.
Again, we'll see how that goes... :-)
On and off the mat
I think that asana practice is holographic in this sense. From any moment of her practice on the mat, a yogi can reconstruct all the processes that take place in her daily life off the mat: all the patterns of self-talk, of holding and letting go, of ego, of resistance, of pushing too far, of denial, of connection, etc., etc. Not only that, but a breakthrough on the mat can translate into a breakthrough off the mat.
Like anything else in life, one can practice asana without being present. One can work without being present, eat without being present, talk without being present. The effects of this lack of mindfulness in asana practice can range from injury to simply not experiencing the maximum benefits of the poses. The same goes for not being present in life. Sometimes the effect is simply less joy, less appreciation, less benefit. Other times, you end up hurting yourself or someone else.
The effects of being present can be astounding. On the mat, the yogi can discover endless variations and directions in which to take the pose. There is always another level, a new discovery. Sometimes, on or off the mat, being present can result in absolute joy and peace where before there was discomfort.
Lately, with everything going on in my life, I've been finding it hard to be present. This morning, I brought my lack of mindfulness onto my yoga mat with me. It was hard to focus, hard to find the right alignment in poses I practice all the time with ease. It was time to back off and treat myself gently and kindly. This week too, I want to maintain this patience with myself. This has not been an easy fall for me, and sometimes I deserve not to push so hard. Today was a day for child's pose instead of the 100th downward facing dog. Today is also a day to nap a little and blog a little, even though my schoolwork needs to get done.
The beautiful thing about a yoga or meditation practice is that it is so incredibly forgiving and compassionate. In meditation or asana practice, the mind wanders and wanders and wanders. And yet, any moment is a good moment to begin again, fresh, from the beginning. In yoga and meditation and life, one is always beginning again. And that's OK. When you are present, the focus is not on the past, how you failed to hold attention, nor is it on the future, whether you will fail again. In fact, infinitely holding your attention is not the practice. Beginning again is the practice. We all begin again and again: it's never too late.
Tomorrow is Monday and at work, I will forget to be present. I can pretty much guarantee it. What a glorious opportunity to practice!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Everything is connected
I find this is easiest to do through asana practice (physical poses). Asana was originally developed to prepare the mind for meditation, and however it works - it does work! Walking home from class tonight after a particularly good asana class where we focused on the concept of "rooting to rise", I was suddenly aware of everything and totally dialed in to whatever it is that connects us... I suddenly remembered the first time I came to San Diego, over 5 years ago, with my boyfriend at the time; we drove down the 805 freeway and came off the off-ramp right next to the apartment where I now live. I probably looked right out the passenger window at the building I now call home - my first real glimpse of a San Diego neighborhood. At the time, of course, I had no idea that I would ever live in that apartment by myself - but here I am. I am who I am and where I am because that moment happened, and all the moments in between happened. And standing outside my building in the dark like an idiot, I felt the concrete reality of this moment and that moment both occurring. Back then, I had no idea I would stand here now... but the moments are connected, inevitably, and somehow I can feel the Infinite holds both these experiences, and more, simultaneous and equal. And somehow I can feel how powerful the flow of life is, and in this moment, surrender. Every moment exists, and doesn't exist, like a drop of water merging into a lake. Every moment is a chance to connect and begin again. Just like on the mat, I root to rise. (I think this concept needs a whole separate post. It was an amazing class and I'm still processing it.)
The question is how to hold this sense of connection after stepping off the mat. I think the answer is: practice. If I can train myself more often during my day to breathe deep and open my mind, it will get easier to operate from this place of connection. And in International Education, where we operate often from different cultures, different sets of communicative norms and expectations, we need this. We need to dial in to the Infinite that connects all of us so that it is harder for us to create the Other - and harder for us to obsess about the Self.
Last time I heard him speak, Erich suggested that if you connect to the Infinite, you will discover for yourself all the teachings of yoga. For him, the main practice should be this connection. The other precepts, the ethical behavior and the guides to practice will rise from it. As my teacher Nikole humorously put it, there's more than one way to skin a cat in yoga. :-) I like thinking about yoga philosophy. But I also think it's true that the Universe is its own guide.
This week at work, my practice will be connection. Making decisions from that place where the Infinite runs through me. Especially, speaking and reacting from that place. These days, I'm so busy that I forget to really connect with the people who sit at my desk or talk to me on the phone. This week, I will try to Google the Internet of Mind as much as I Google the Internet. I am amused to realize that part of my mind wants to reject Erich's talks when I hear him - oh, I've heard this before, say something new. But then I realize I haven't been doing it.
Thank you, Infinite Internet of Mind, for letting Erich know I need to hear it again. Thank you Erich, for listening. :-)
Here in California, there are a number of key measures on the ballot which relate to some basic human and animal rights. I am looking forward to voting to give all beings a better chance at freedom! (A small ironic aside - when I was looking for a succinct and beautiful description of ahimsa to link to above, I got to a dictionary site on which the advertisement banner said "Yes on Prop 8" - the California Proposition which would ban gay marriage. On the ahimsa page - really?! I'm sure it was just a random coincidence - the universe is often quite amusing! I did not find a satisfying article, so look for more information on ahimsa and satya in later posts.)
Whether or not you agree with my points of view, if you are a registered voter in the US (or any country) I urge you to vote. It is important to take action and speak clearly on these crucial issues that are on the table in this, and in any election. We can only be responsible for our own actions, but if each of us acts responsible, we have the power to change everything. Please go out and vote to the best of your ability from a place of peace, good-will and clarity.
Although I feel it is very important to vote with conviction, I am trying very hard to practice aparigraha - non-grasping or letting go - this election season. There will be more about this concept in a later post. (It is a pretty intense practice!!!) If tomorrow's results are not as I hope, I will need to let go of my expectation and continue to exist peacefully in the new reality. Once again, I can only be responsible for my own actions and reactions. It is hard to practice compassion for people whose actions and beliefs seem to cause widespread pain and suffering. And yet we are all beings doing our very best to live on this earth in the way we think is right. Every one of us suffers, and harms others from that place of suffering.
I am off to yoga class tonight, where I will dedicate my practice to John McCain, Sarah Palin, and those who will vote against me tomorrow. :-) Oh yeah, and George W. I've been trying to practice compassion for him for years. It's pretty deep and powerful stuff!
lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu ~ may all beings in all worlds be happy and free
om shanti ~ peace to all ~ goodnight
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Embarking on the journey
If yogis discovered the secret of happiness thousands of years ago, why do we now still live in a culture of so much suffering?! And to put it more personally, since this is to be my personal journey, why do I still suffer so much? Why do I forget to practice in my daily life, when I know that it will not only make me happier and healthier, but also decrease suffering in the lives of those around me?
In June, I started a Masters in International Education at the SIT Graduate Institute in Vermont. I chose the school because I believe the SIT philosophy is highly compatible with my attempts to increase the practice of yoga in my daily life. In formulating my learning plan, I stated as my second learning objective "Explore ways to bring my career into harmony with my yoga practice." In fact, this is one of the key reasons why I am doing this degree - to give myself the training and the tools to adjust my working life to facilitate my practice - and yes, cheesy cheesy, to do more good in the world.
Under learning methods, I listed things like:
- Identify key concepts of yoga philosophy and list potential ways to utilize these concepts within the field of IE
- Keep a journal to track my reflections on the challenges and successes related to the process of integrating these concepts
- Practice asana and/or meditation for at least 30 minutes daily
Yesterday was November 1, and I find my yoga practice is as spotty as ever and I have done very few of the things listed in my learning plan. I decided that having witnesses to my journey could be an important component in motivating me to persevere. And there is an added bonus - by sharing my journey, maybe some of you will decide to come with me down the path of yoga. Sometimes we will walk, sometimes dance, sometimes crawl but I hope we will learn to travel with awareness.
Thank you for witnessing me. And walk with me for a while. Namaste.
I'm off to yoga class!


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After a somewhat disappointing first night out, we tried a new neighborhood. It didn't take long to discover the Beyoğlu district just across the Golden Horn. This area around Taksim Square is packed day and night with locals, tourists and expats all looking for a good time. With countless rooftop bars and basement clubs lining Istiklal Avenue, it was not surprising that we opted to return here and explore night after night. Here are a few of my highlights:
Araf: The main feature of this club is the band that plays live music all night, every night of the week. The genre of music is difficult to categorize. I would call it Turkish folk/bluegrass with a danceable edge. Whatever it was, it had all kinds of people up and dancing. I managed to set a bar stool in the middle of the floor and participate. This place is popular with foreigners, mostly because it was written up in Lonely Planet. I had great conversations with one guy from Scotland and another from San Francisco, as well a girl from Hungary. Drinks were a bit overpriced, but well worth it for great free musical entertainment.


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Ward 9 candidates get schooled by students in province-wide Student Vote campaign
'I think showing the kids at a young age that they have a role is really, really important,' organizer says
Many voting-age Albertans will cast their ballots for mayors and councils on Monday, but some students in the province are getting in on the electoral action early.
On Thursday, all five candidates running for Edmonton's Ward 9 council seat showed up to Nellie Carlson School in the city's southwest.
Grade 9 students came up with questions for the candidates, which were read to them in a gym packed with students, teachers and parents.
Candidates Rob Agostinis, Tim Cartmell, Mark Hope, Payman Parseyan and Sandy Pon took turns answering every question before a timer cut their mic off if they went over the time limit.
The questions ranged from why they'd be the best candidate for the ward, to how they would make transit affordable, and whether photo radar should be abolished in Edmonton.
David Hunt, a Grade 4 teacher and the organizer of the forum, hopes events like this will encourage students to become better voters in the future.
"The way that things seem to be happening where less people are going to vote and there's a lot of voter apathy and feeling that they don't have a voice, I think showing the kids at a young age that they have a role is really, really important," Hunt said.
More than 60,000 elementary and high school students in 934 participating schools are expected to vote for municipal council and school board trustees as a part of a province-wide Student Vote campaign this year.
Student Vote results are expected to be released when the polls close on Oct. 16.


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The big news in the Schick family earlier this month…my son's graduation from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA – my alma mater! The commencement was beautiful and the speaker, Katie Couric, bestowed her wisdom and life advice on the graduates, and got me thinking about advice in general.
|The Schick family with the president of Randolph-Macon College, Robert Lindgren
|I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with the commencement speaker, Katie Couric
One piece of advice that recent college grads must consider has to do with health insurance. Some lucky graduates have jobs lined up with health benefits. God bless 'em. My son is not one of the lucky few. So as he begins his search, he, like many others, may have to stay on our family health plan until he lands a job.
But many grads may go uninsured. In fact, the U.S. Census measures that nearly three in ten people age 19 to 35 are uninsured, the highest proportion among all groups.
Statistically speaking, people in the 19-35 age group are typically fairly healthy. But nobody is free from the risk of being in an accident or developing a disease, and it's important that young adults make smart decisions to protect their future health and finances.
So, here's my advice:
- Don't risk going uninsured. If you are eligible, consider staying on your parents' health insurance plan until you turn 26. Buying your own individual coverage, however, may actually be more affordable, so be sure to compare the cost.
- If you decide to buy your own coverage, make sure to include all health costs when determining how much you can afford, including monthly premiums and any out-of-pocket costs for health care services and prescriptions.
- Ask questions. Solicit parents' and family members' advice, check out reputable insurance company websites or visit with a local independent insurance broker to learn the basics about health insurance.
- Consider a high deductible health plan. For many young, healthy people, high deductible plans make sense because they provide quality coverage at lower premium rates.
- Consider short term health insurance plans that can offer you temporary coverage for the remainder of 2013. Be sure to find a plan that lets you drop your coverage without penalty if you find a job with employer-sponsored health insurance benefits in the meantime.
- Do your homework. Check out this video for more information http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QalUZsnkPDc
|My husband and son (front left) walk with other parents and students as students prepare to receive their degree.
My son, Andy, says the job market is really tough. But, he has a final interview this week so he may have a full-time gig soon…can you say "proud Mom"?
Congratulations class of 2013!


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1. What famous sub-brand of Sony is so generic to its category that the Oxford English Dictionary included the word in its 1986 edition?
2. Who was the only British prime minister to be assassinated? The assassinator was John Bellingham?
3. Whom did Bruce Barton's book, The Man Nobody Knows portray as a salesman?
4. Who helped JRD TATA found the TATA airlines?
5. Which automobile brand has the base line 'Refined aggression'
6. The Imperial Agriculture Institute is in ___________ ?
7. In the world of branding, what is 'The Perception Gap'?
8. Which author wrote Shout At The Devil?
9. Which company has recently advertised itself as the 'World's seventh largest and India's No.1 telecommunications company'?
10. 'The most highly acclaimed radio in the US is now available in India' is the base line of
11. In which year did France become a Republic ?
12. According to advertising guru David Ogilvy, which is "the only really dishonest kind of advertising"?
13. Which famous business group owns the Tantex brand of undergarments, which are particularly popular in South India?
14. When did the first world war end?
15. Why Formica is called Formica?
16. The 'Inquilab Zindabad' slogan was coined by ________________?
17. Which famous multinational consulting firm is set to change its name to Monday?
18. Which Indian state has the largest concentration of carpet weaving in the country, with 90% of the production and 75% of the
19. The central institute of Fisheries Education is located at ___________ ?
20. Which Indian corporate group currently owns and runs the operations of the international magazine Reader's Digest?


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Julianne McShane is a student at New York University in the Global Liberal Studies program. She has interned at The Week, The Improper Bostonian, and NBC News. She plans to pursue a career in journalism after graduating.
Mexico's magical firefly show
The lost art of weaving
Becoming Father Christmas
It's time to light the next feminist fire
Inside the Dutch prisons that migrants are calling home


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I have been pleased with my Velo Orange Baguette, a handle-bar-bag that I think will provide sufficient space for food and personal effects on anything up to an unsupported double-century…but when you start talking about unsupported rural 600K+ events in variable weather, an increased carrying capacity becomes necessary. So a couple weeks ago, I purchased this:
Considering you can pick up THREE Carradice Barley saddle-bags for the price of a single Acorn Large saddle-bag, I felt a bit foolish pulling the trigger on the latter. It basically started off as a high-end knock off – much like offerings from Origin8 or Zimbale – but it seems to have evolved into the superior product:
- I suspect it will hold its shape better than the Barley (which might deform if loaded heavily) thanks to the addition of wooden dowels and a polyethelene liner.
- The leather "stand-off" is a cheap and elegant solution to the problem of the bag crashing into your thighs as you pedal, especially compared to the $45 Bagman rack offered by Carradice.
- The side pockets are easier to get in and out of (not having to un-do buckles every time you open them) – a boon for fingers rendered cold and clumsy by fatigue.
- It is at least as versatile – with an expanding collar, options to attach lashing or the Acorn roll bag (which I already own and use), and loops for an optional shoulder strap.
- For what it's worth, it is crafted locally by a husband-and-wife duo.
In the "con" column, the Acorn bag has slightly less capacity and slightly more weight. The "cotton-duck" canvas they utilize is not waxed, so it may not offer the same water protection as the Carradice; however, if I find this to be a problem I can always water–proof the bag myself. Paperwork, food, and (if rain threatens) electronics always reside in sealed plastic bags anyway while aboard my bike or in my jersey pockets.
If it works well on my longest rides, I'll put these picayune feelings of buyer's remorse to rest for good. September will put it (and me) to the test, as I've scheduled both a 400K and (*gulp*) a 1000K ride before the month is out!


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a little bit of this & a little bit of that. when it comes down to it, I just make stuff.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
What's on your heart?
So here goes!!!
This is kind of funny, because it actually coincides with what Jenny wrote about!
I bite my nails. :(
I've been doing it for most of my life now. When I was 8 or 9 I played soccer and was one of our team's goalies. I remember hearing after the game from my Mom that the other parent's were worried about me and how I'd do & if it was stressing me out too much because my hands were in my mouth the entire time chewing on my nails!! (However, I would then proceed to not let in a single goal!! or very few anyway. :) )
Through the years I've tried to stop, honestly. When I was younger my Mom would paint my nails with that gross tasting stuff. My grandma has a standing offer that was made when I was about 10 for a manicure if I ever stop. In college I even think I really had stopped. . .until my baby brother ended up in the ICU burn center for 2 weeks with acid burns from a car accident, among other injuries. That was just too much for my poor nerves to handle sans nail-biting.
I hate that I bite my nails. I would LOVE to have nails that were worth painting, and didn't look like they do. But so far, I haven't succeeded in stopping. And is some ways had sort of come to terms that this is the way it was going to be & that perhaps some day I'd overcome it, but probably not.
And then Big Sister stared biting her nails.
So now I'm in panic mode. I will not let my precious, beautiful, *perfect ;) daughter have such a nasty habit because of me!!!!! So obviously, first order of business is to get myself to stop. Then her. I knew I needed to take drastic measures, so I've been going to sleep every night listening to this track that basically says " I will not bite my nails. I will not bite my nails" over and over again.
I've also purchased that yucky tasting nail polish again for moments when I unconsciously succumb as a bit of a reminder.
Plus, I've been talking to Charlie about it. Telling her that I'm trying to quit and that she needs to stop too. That it's really bad habit that I have. And playing on 3 year old vanity and telling her if she wants pretty nails/hands she can't bite them.
Last night I tried putting the yucky nail polish on her while I too did mine. She didn't go for it. I don't want to "make" her, but I might have to. Bleck!! And all because I bite my nails!!!
And just so you know, I am making progress! My nails were all my version of long :) until about 2 nights ago when I was majorly stressing and took it out on a couple of fingers. But we do have progress people!!
So if anyone has ideas of how to get Big to stop beyond the nail polish, I'm all ears!!!!
xoxo—Lori Danelle
Also, if you're just dropping in, make sure you check out the first bed I made Little Sister as well her newest pallet toddler bed, if you haven't already!!!
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That is one thing I have never done, but my dad does! Still, I catch him doing it... and he's in his 60's!!ReplyDelete
You can do it!
I was a constant nail biter, until I went to teachers college and in our health class we had to do an action plan to change a habit. It actually worked. I will sit down and try to remember the stages, then I will let you know how I did it. All habits can be changed. It just takes time and a bit of bravery. You will and can do this.ReplyDelete
Thanks Weza!!! It's one of those things that I hate, but I feel powerless against! Though I think I'm pretty much on my way to being an ex-biter, I'd still love to see the action plan. You know, just in case I'm wrong. ;) And if not for this, I'm pretty sure I could find something else in my life to apply it to!ReplyDelete
I imagine painting smiley faces on the nails with nail polish and then inventing a story for each of them might work. Haven't tried it though...ReplyDelete
Btw, your pallet bed is amazing!
I'm so glad that you've stopped by this blog & I LOVE hearing your feedback and questions — however, as this blog is no longer active I may not see it!! But no worries! I've moved all content from this blog to my new website and would appreciate it if you visited me over there: Lori Danelle.com


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The football team was paid a supreme visit on Thursday as U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas attended the Bulldogs' practice.
Thomas was seen going down the elevator at the Butts-Mehre building as reporters were coming in for head coach Mark Richt's pre-practice news conference.
"He's here, man, that fires me up," Richt said. "I just met him and that was fun. He's a very delightful man and just in the small time you're with him, you can tell he's a very humble man, considering who he is."
Thomas will be in attendance this Saturday at Sanford Stadium when Georgia hosts Alabama. Thomas is a native of Pin Point, Ga., and is a self-proclaimed Georgia fan, even though the Bulldogs are not his No. 1 favorite.
However, Richt would not divulge the one team Thomas likes more than Georgia.
"He's a Georgia fan but I don't know if I should tell anyone but he has a No. 1 team ahead of Georgia. He told me not to tell anybody so I won't. But it's somebody way far away from here and in a different conference."
Friday, September 26, 2008
Justice Thomas and Football
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Actually, it's pretty damn great. One of the more prominent messages presented to me growing up was that you should always put others' needs before your own, so that they will love you more. I've got a lot of truly horrible stuff happening in my life presently (cancer-stricken sibling and close friend -- now in remission, thank God; beloved old grampa cat with failing kidneys), so even though I thought that I was valiantly persevering in a manner consistent with my upbringing, it still felt as though I was losing ground with each step, like I was walking chest-deep in the river against a particularly strong current. Being with Jesus means that He can carry me for a change, instead of me carrying everyone else. And more importantly, I can let him. That's not something I think I could have learned with anyone else but Him, by the way.
Also, Jesus started a medical program, so despite all the fun we're having watching violence in Middle East escalate to a point where Rapture is a near certainty, don't get too happy, girls. It's a four year program, so you still have to pay your bills this month. He quit His job to start this program, and surprisingly, this transition in our lives has been nothing short of amazing in every way. You'd think not having a source of income and wondering how you were going to be paying your bills for the next four years would be a source of alarm for some people, but in comparison with all the stress Jesus took home from His job for us, it's a truly minor consideration. We'll just trust that what I make at the Beauty Palace and the student loans the Democrats grudgingly give Him will be enough to see us through.
Another of the benefits from His entering school is that I now have TWO GLORIOUS NIGHTS A WEEK TO MYSELF ALONE IN OUR APARTMENT. To put my circumstances in context: For the past nine and a half months, I have had approximately 35 minutes to myself in this apartment Monday through Friday. Jesus' job put Him out the door at 7:30 and home before I was, and if I didn't want to be late -- which I was, constantly -- I had until 8:05 to get out door and on to the bus stop.
These meagerly 35 minutes were all I had allotted to myself for performing the morning ablutions and conducting my prayers while applying makeup. Sure, we could get up earlier, but as it was, we were already getting up at 4:30 a.m. to protest the gym three mornings a week. There wasn't a lot of fat built into this regimen, at least not in the morning.
It became impossible to leave on time, as I could not resist tacking on another 5...10...20 minutes onto that little bit I had to myself. Conchita was far more gracious than I think I would have been had our positions been reversed, but since I theoretically get in before she does, it's entirely possible it never really showed up on her radar as a problem, despite the occasional pointed comment by my co-workers.
Now, with Jesus' new schedule, He's got 75 minutes to get ready by Himself once I'm out the door -- not enough to be considered luxurious, but surely enough time to get the job done. I am in a far better mood, a discovery I made shortly after getting to work that very first morning. I am also trying out this idea that radical change can, in very rare circumstances, affect things for the better.
So, how am I celebrating my new Freedom? Well, I spot-cleaned the carpet, and then I decided to blog. I waivered for a moment before doing it on Edicts of Nancy. Theoretically, this is the sort of thing that my inner selfish hedonist was all gung-ho about doing over at that shamefully neglected other blog. Well, you obviously can't trust those people with anything, so here it is. This was sort of fun, though, so maybe I'll do more of this in the future. Praise Him!


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I really couldn't think of what I wanted to write about today. You see I'm trying to not be very emotional over the fact that Cliffy's 1 year dx date is approaching on February 28th.. The one thing I haven't done yet in writing about Cliffy and his T1 is include a little insight on what he goes through on a daily basis. In thinking about the number of fingersticks per year just to check his blood sugar that we told DD (The Diabetes Dude), it had me thinking about what he does daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.
Before I move any further, in case you are not familiar with DD please take a look at his site here:
Noah is a great kid who like Cliffy has T1 diabetes, but he most definitely isn't letting that stop him. He is raising awareness not only for himself, and the disease, but all his T1 friends. Cliffy is actually the PA ambassador for DD, and we are hoping to tons of awesome things to help raise awareness in our area very soon! To take a look at Cliffy's page please see here:
Now to move on with what this post is about.
A day in the of life of Clifford, a 7 year old Type 1 diabetic kid!
Cliffy starts his day around 7-7:30 am. Before eating breakfast he must have his blood sugar checked, which involves at least 1 fingerprick as long as we don't receive a strip error, or have a funky number, then that involves rechecking.
His carbs, protein and fat grams are all counted out according to his daily diet for breakfast. After his food is ready to go, his insulin is drawn up according to his sliding scale( a sliding scale is because Cliffy is still on Multiple Daily Injections "MDS's" it is how many units of fast acting insulin, which is called humalog, he should receive based on his blood sugar number.) Once his insulin is drawn up, the injection site is cleaned with alcohol( it can be his arms, legs, or tummy he refuses a top of the bum site.) Then his shot is given. NOW and only now can he sit down to eat his breakfast.
Now Cliffy can eat no sooner then 2 hours later and no later then 4 hours later since he received an injection of Humalog. Based on this schedule it is now time to start all over, count his carbs, protein, and fat grams for lunch. Another fingerstick to check his blood sugar, draw up the insulin based on the sliding scale (humalog), clean the site, which by the way should be a different spot then before, site rotation is very important. He gets another shot, then can sit down to eat lunch.
Again 2-4 hours later it is snack time. This time his carbs are counted out to 15 grams. He then gets yet another fingerstick, to check his bs#, insulin is drawn (humalog) and another shot, now he can eat his snack.
2-4 more hours later it's DINNERTIME! Carbs, protein, and fat grams are counted, Fingerstick, insulin drawn (humalog), and shot is given.
2-4 hours later it's bedtime snack. Here it is a little different, carbs and protein counted, fingerstick to check his bs#, then he gets 2 shots, the fast acting insulin to cover his carbs (humalog) and a long lasting insulin that goes for 24 hrs (Lantus). After both shots he can then eat. And it's sleepy time.
Most of us think about enjoying a night of uninterrupted sleep but Diabetes never sleeps. For the most part Cliffy gets "at least" 2 finger sticks during the night at 12 and 3 am to check his levels. This helps his endo team determine if our Long lasting insulin, and bedtime humalog are right on target as to where they should be or if they need switched. On occasion Cliffy may be running a bit higher which I think of as 400+ now I've learned Cliffy's blood sugar a bit more and how it goes during the night to know he tends to jump at least by 50 to 100 between 3-5 am. Most experts refer to this as the dawn phenomenon. If Cliffy is too high, I then have to "correct" him by giving another insulin injection at night when he is sleeping.
If everything runs smoothly Cliffy will only get around 6-8 fingersticks, and 6 injections a day. If we have a sick day he can endure as many as 25+ fingersticks a day or even more injections. On average he gets roughly around 12 fingersticks and injections a day.
For the most part he does all this with a smile. He plays video games, with his sisters, and army guys just like a normal 7 year old boy. But he has a vast knowledge of carbs, protein, bloodsugar numbers unlike a normal 7 year old boy. He can at anytime let you know how many carbs, and grams of sugar are in a cup of milk, and other items of food.
He is a strong boy and most definitely my hero. And for this reason alone, I will not stop trying to raise awareness, and fighting for a cure. Because he and everyone else battling this monster on a daily basis deserve it more then anything.


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This new year's eve was a blast! We had my countertop completely filled with food like mini sandwiches, bean dips, veggies, cookies, fruit, and more. I think I probably ate the most (and the first!). What can I say, I love food. This is the first new years that we actually didn't play cards. We probably would have if grandma Brewer was there but instead we ended up gaming on the x-box. The guys set up Halo 3 upstairs and even got Larry to join them. The girls would rather dance with the new DDR game Collin got for Christmas.
We ended up staying up until 3:30 in the morning although most people were gone by then. I'm amazed that Carlee lasted past midnight. The kids were all having so much fun together that there was no way we would be able to get them to sleep.
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from Healing Emotions: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Mindfulness, Emotions, and Health
edited by Daniel Goleman, pp. 246-248
"The basic human condition, or human quality is human affection. That's the key thing,
right? It is possible to develop, or promote, that human quality, because human nature, I
believe is basically compassionate. Negative emotions are also part of the human mind.
However, the dominant force of the human mind is still compassion.
Conception takes place when a male and female come together, due, I think, to genuine
love. That means they respect each other, are concerned with each other, and share a
sense of responsibility. (Not like the situation in which sexual intercourse takes place
because of other things. These other cases are really mad love. There is, I think, mad
desire for sexual pleasure, and these negative things develop). But proper human
sexuality, according to a kind of natural law, I think includes some sense of responsibility.
In that way, human life begins. Then during those few months in the mother's
womb, the mother's state of mind has a strong influence on the
development of the child.
Then, especially during the first few weeks after birth, according to scientists, the
mother's physical touch is a most important factor for the healthy development of the
baby. I always tell people that a mother is a true teacher of compassion and
human affection.
Art by Alex Grey
Therefore, I do not consider compassion as unique to religion. It's the basic human
nature that we all share. Mother's milk is, I think, a symbol of compassion. Without
mother's milk we cannot survive, so our first act as a baby together with our mother is
sucking milk from our mother, with a feeling of great closeness. At that time, we may not
know how to express what love is, what compassion is, but there is a strong feeling of
closeness. From the mother's side also, if there is no strong feeling of closeness toward
the baby, her milk may not flow readily. So, mother's milk is, I think, a symbol of
compassion and human affection."


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All-Time Favorite Mystery Science Theater 3000 Shorts
The Parkchesterstock founder James Coughlin introduced me to the glory that is Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) shorts. After watching many of them throughout this past semester of college, it's time to determine the three greatest MST3K shorts.
3. "A Date With Your Family"
Demonstrating 1950's gender roles and social norms via "The Woody Allen story" is nothing short of brilliantly disturbing and eye-opening.
2. "Are You Ready For Marriage?"
It's like the Fear vs. Love scene in Donnie Darko made a thousand times more absurd and hilarious via the context of marriage. BOING!
1. "A Case of Spring Fever"
He's the Voldemort/Emperor Palpatine/President Snow of the MST3K universe. There is no villain more formidable than him. There is no one as ruthless as COILY!


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Former Strictly judge Alesha showed off her toned pins in a printed fuchsia Roberto Cavalli mini dress.
The 34-year-old singer and dancer styled her peplum frock with a pair of purple lace-up heels and Badgley Mischka jewellery.
[Amanda Holden: "I was craving frozen margaritas on my deathbed!"]
Meanwhile, mum-of-two Amanda Holden flaunted her enviable cleavage in a plunging floral J'Aton Couture gown.


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The Book Thief
In the book The Book Thief, words have the power to both destroy and save lives. Explain the significance of this statement.
Significance of Statement
Significance of Statement
Words are ideas. They can reach far and wide. Like Hitler's evil Book Mein Kampf , they have the power to harden the heart and destroy people. Like Max's book, woods have the power to give hope and inspire. Words with positive meanings are precious ideas and ideas are bulletproof. The Nazis could burn books but they could not destroy the memory of the words that were in them.
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Light from the sun, moon, and other heavenly bodies must pass through the earth's atmosphere before it illuminates the surface of the earth. As it passes through the atmosphere, light interact with matter in the air which absorbs and scatters a fraction of the light, reducing the overall flux received surface. The longer the path through the atmosphere light must take before reaching the surface, the greater the likelihood that more of it will be scattered or absorbed.
The minimum path length through the atmosphere is that for light coming from directly overhead, such as from the sun at noon near summer solstice. Light coming in tangential to the surface, such as at sunset, must pass through many times as much air, which is why one can often view sunsets with the naked eye, whereas directly focusing on the sun at noon can cause retinal damage. As the sun or moon approaches the horizon, the atmosphere transmits progressively less light. Astronomers call this effect "atmospheric attenuation" or "atmospheric extinction", and say that the degree depends both on the path length through the atmosphere as well as the optical density of the air itself. Air containing relatively greater concentrations of water vapor absorb more light than dry air, and dust and haze-causing aerosols (smog) absorb even more.
When using light from the sun as a source for photography, the decrease in light intensity away from noon can easily be observed with a light meter. If you use an automatic camera with a built-in light meter, you will note that the lens aperture selected by the camera increases (moves toward smaller f-numbers) as the sun falls away from noon toward the horizon. With an entirely manual camera, such as a view camera, use of a hand-held light meter will show the light fall-off even more directly as the day progresses. If you rely upon the Sunny f/16 Rule, you will find that an adjustment must be applied in order achieve optimum exposure. This is also true when doing photography by moonlight, where overall light levels are too low for most photographic light meters to function.
I prefer to make moonlight photos when the moon is far from directly overhead, in order to providing "modeling" and depth to the landscape. Thus I have the need to apply such a correction. Early attempts to use low-angle lighting from the moon usually came out severely underexposed when the indicated exposure assumed normal moonlight illumination, meaning that provided by the moon when well up in the sky. After giving the problem a little thought, I decided to measure the falloff in incident light indirectly by measuring the brightness of the moon itself as it travels its path across the sky. For this test, I used a Pentax one-degree spot meter. The fact that the moon subtends an angle less than the measurement spot of the spot meter means that placement of the moon in the spot is critical to obtaining a correct result. By experimenting, I found that the meter had a "sweet spot" at the lower right corner of the measurement circle; placement of the moon in the "sweet spot" gave a maximum reading, and, repeated readings gave repeatable results.
Having the measurement method in hand, I set out to measure the moon brightness over a period of time. I tried to take measurements as close to moon rise as possible, with further measurements taken at twenty to thirty minute intervals throughout the evening. The data obtained by this method over many evenings had to be normalized by taking into account the brightness of the moon at the zenith each night. This was complicated by the fact that, at my location, the moon only gets close to the actual zenith in mid-winter, and never quite reaches it. However, the measured brightness tended to stabilize whenever the moon reached elevations exceeding 50 degrees above the horizon, which led me to believe that the potential error was small if I took that into account. In addition, predictions from my NightLandscape 4 program gave the lunar "noon" brightness with sufficient accuracy that I could rely on it as a basis for comparison.
The normalized data are presented in the graph below as reduction of moon brightness relative to a zenith moon, as a function of moon altitude angle above the horizon measured in degrees of arc.
There are several things that can be observed in the data. The first is that, when the air is very clear, the attenuation was very repeatable from measurement to measurement. I was able to obtain measurements of the moon very close to the horizon on days just after the air had been cleaned of haze by a storm; under these conditions, the moon is six stops dimmer at the horizon than at the zenith. The second thing to note is that the presence of haze has a significant effect on lunar brightness, and that this effect is rather unpredictable without having some independent indication of the optical density of the air when haze is present. Thus the result could only be used as a guide. However, since most of the time I like to work in the desert under conditions of calm winds and clear weather, the likelihood of having to deal with heavy haze and dust is low, so the results can still be used, though with care.
Further research into the haze problem lead me to several scientific papers that provide mathematical atmospheric extinction models. The best one is also described on a web site, Correcting for Atmospheric Extinction. This model is based on the relation
I = I* x 10^(-0.4 k Xm )
where I* is the illumination at the outer edge of the atmosphere, I is the illumination at the earth surface, k is the "extinction coefficient" in units of magnitudes per air mass, and Xm is the air mass transited by the light path. One air mass is defined as the amount of air in the light path for an object in the sky directly overhead. The value of Xm can be calculated from the Zenith Distance, or angle in degrees from the object to a point directly overhead, using the Rosenberg Equation:
Using this model, I have added four curves to the plot of my test data. These curves represent the following situations: 1) extreme clarity of the atmosphere; 2) very clear air with visibility of over a hundred miles; 3) "average" conditions giving twenty mile visibility; and 4) very hazy air, giving two mile visibility. (The visibility distances are from my subjective, non-scientific judgment).
It is interesting to compare this against the standard corrections one applies to the Sunny 16 Rule (exposure time 1/film speed at f/16 under bright sunlight conditions). Assuming the sun is halfway between the horizon and the zenith, (45 degree zenith distance):
|Corrections to Sunny 16 Rule
|Basic exposure time 1/(ISO Film Speed) at f/16
|Bright Sun on Sand or Snow
|Reflected light on subject in addition to direct solar illumination
|Bright Sun
| Sun 45 degrees above horizon
Extinction Coefficient k=0.130
Lens Efficiency = 70 percent
|Hazy Sun
|Extinction Coefficient k=0.375
|Light clouds
|Extinction Coefficient k=0.583
|Extinction Coefficient k=0.816
|Heavy Rain
|Extinction Coefficient k=1.04
|Dense Shade
|Light source is by skylight and reflection only
|Backlit Subject
|+1.5 to +2
|Sidelight Subject
|+1/2 to +1
(-1/2 under hazy conditions,
-0 under overcast or shade conditions)
|Modern Lens Efficiency
|-1/2 to -2/3 stop
|The best lenses today have apochromatic elements that achieve exceptionally sharp focus, and are multi-coated to eliminate surface reflection. I figure that f/19 is the best aperture to use with a 97 percent efficient lens.
As you would expect, the correction for "hazy sun" fits the model pretty well, calling for a one-stop correction that corresponds to the difference between "clear" and "hazy" conditions from the model.
This atmospheric attenuation model is being incorporated into NightLandscape 5, so as to improve the accuracy of prediction. Experience with its application so far indicates it works very well. I highly recommend this model to anyone in similar circumstances.
Correlating to the Sunny f/16 Rule
As part of this exercise, I spent a little time trying to account for why the Sunny f/16 Rule works. This exercise starts with the brightness of the sun, and accounts for all factors that reduce the amount of light that finally reaches the film in your camera. The two major factors are atmospheric attenuation, and lens efficiency. The first factor has been covered briefly above.
Lens efficiency is a measure of the quantity of light that a lens focuses into a sharp image, relative to the quantity of light entering the lens. There are numerous effects that can cause a lens to have poor efficiency. If light reflects off of one of the lens surfaces instead of passing through it, the lens efficiency is reduced. If the lens shape is not perfect, it will produce a soft image that distributes the light over the plane of focus instead of providing sharp focus. Thus all the various focusing aberrations decrease lens efficiency. In the end, not only does an efficient lens allow a smaller aperture for a given image brightness, enhancing depth of field, it also minimizes flare and provides a sharper image overall.
What surprised me was the low lens efficiency values quoted for some early lenses, or even for some more recent lenses from the mid-Twentieth Century. A soft, uncoated lens can have an efficiency as low as 40 percent, and some cameras from fifty years ago had lens efficiencies around 70 percent. The best lenses today, consisting of multi-coated apochromatic optics, can have efficiencies as high as 97 percent. But what does all this mean if we are trying to use the Sunny f/16 Rule?
I haven't yet been able to place the origin of the Sunny f/16 Rule in time, however it seems to me that it's origin corresponds to a time when most lenses had efficiency in the 70 percent range. Thus, trying to use it with a highly efficient modern lens should result in an overexposure of a half-stop or so. This goes a long way toward explaining why I tend to prefer the results from closing down a lens by a half-stop or so relative to the aperture indicated when applying the Sunny f/16 rule. Of course, all of this is moot if you are using a camera with a built-in light meter. But it is something to be aware of if you are using a hand-held meter, or are in a situation where light levels are too low for a meter to read.
C. D. "Kit" Courter
LunarLight Photography
Torrance, California, USA.
Allen, C. W. 1976, Astrophysical Quantities (London, Athlone)
Courter, C. D., 2003, Predicting Moonlight Brightness for Night Landscape Photography. This paper is being prepared for publication.
Green, Daniel W. E., 1992, "Magnitude Corrections for Atmospheric Extinction", International Comet Quarterly, Vol. 14, pp 55-59.
K. Krisciunas and Schaefer B.E., "A model of the brightness of moonlight", Publ. Astron. Soc. Pacif. 103 (667), 1033-1039 (1991)
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Residential Fire Restoration Contractors In Albuquerque Can Make Your Home Like New
A fire is very devastating to a homeowner because they have lost their precious belongings, and the cleanup can be overwhelming. Residential Fire Restoration Contractors in Albuquerque can quickly restore a home to its original condition and should be contacted as quickly as possible after a fire. If the water isn't quickly removed from a home, mold can rapidly develop and cause even further problems. Fire restoration contractors are highly-trained to quickly clean and secure a home. The family doesn't have to worry about restoring their home to its original condition during this very stressful time.
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Water Removal
The restoration company will immediately begin removing the water from a home. Fires can't be predicted, and their team of experienced personnel delivers a rapid response time to protect the owners of the home and their property.
Soot And Smoke Damages
In some cases, soot and smoke damages are worse than the actual fire itself. Items in other parts of the home that weren't damaged by the fire will be ruined. A restoration company is highly trained in removing the smell and soot from these items through their special cleaning services. Most items can be restored, but the other items that cannot have to be replaced. This will be discussed with the homeowner's and the insurance company before an item is removed.
In addition to fire and water damages, a restoration company can provide carpet cleaning services to homeowners and businesses. Their experience removing the toughest stains after a fire gives them the experience you need to thoroughly clean your carpets. They will offer a free estimate for their services so there are no surprises when they've completed the job. For more information, please feel free to visit Superiorcarpetcleaningnm.com.


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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Political Soap Opera
If Canadians ever decide to bring to television a new political soap opera, they need look no further than what is currently being aired. We could give it a clever title, like "As The Stomach Turns" or something similar. The Maxime Bernier - Julie Couillard affair is just the ticket for this show. Especially with headlines like these: Majority want RCMP to investigate: poll Bikers weighed killing Couillard as suspected police informant A peek inside the shadowy life of the Mata Hari of the 450 Grits fear Bernier probe is inside job The only one who I think actually makes any sense of this is Rex Murphy. Let's be honest here. For over a decade, the Liberal-dominated government was able to screw 30 million Canadians. Maxime was only trying to screw one. (HT to Nationalnewswatch for the headlines)
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10 Weird and Strange Syndromes
When we get ill, majority of us think this is the worst illness we're going through RIGHT? I used to think this way too before finding about many of the weird syndromes that have to live with throughout their lives. And the sad part is that most of the syndromes have NO CURE AT ALL!
Is everything made of numbers?
when Albert Einstein finally completed his general theory of relativity in 1916, he looked down at the equations and discovered an unexpected message: the universe is expanding.
10 Ways to Lose Calories without Exercising
Infomercials bombard us every day with techniques to lose weight fast . But many of us actually shun the idea of losing weight without much effort. However there are ways of losing weight without being a total gym bunny. All you have to do is make a few changes in your lifestyle.
Top 10 Creepy Girls in Fiction
A recent trend in media is the idea that children are scary or creepy. Girls seem to be particularly popular – from pale-faced, stringy-haired ghosts to demonically possessed victims, creepy girls are becoming a common feature in horror films and other genres. This list covers ten creepy girls who have appeared in films, TV and video games in the past thirty or so years, to frighten or fascinate audiences. Most can be terrifying but have a sense of sympathy to them, or some are just unstoppable creatures of evil wanting to rip the world apart.
10 Tragic Prison and Asylum Fires
While fire is something that has proven to be something very useful to mankind over the years being one of the greatest discoveries, it is potentially a hazard. It's like a caged demon waiting to be set free so it can render everything to dust and ashes. There have been many dangerous fires throughout our history and has taken many lives but that's just because of carelessness and well, nature did have a role in forest fires too. Anyway, this list talks about cruel fires in different prisons and asylums throughout the world. Tragic as it may sound, it still holds true. I hope this particular list proves useful and educative to you folks.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Top 10 Controversial pieces of evidence for extraterrestrial life
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
15 Most Expensive Wedding Dresses
1. The Diamond Wedding Gown
2. Yumi Katsura White Gold Diamond Dress
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Bieber After the Dentist(Funny)
A video of Justin Bieber after he left the dentist with a little too much novocaine.
do you want more funny stuff?please let us know!
Friday, July 19, 2013
7 secrets the weight-loss industry doesn't want you to know


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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
- cook dinner (not leftovers). We are having Arroz con Pollo yum
- budget & pay bills
- garage (one box at a time)
- vacuum downstairs
- a load of laundry (if I do a load a day, I don't have to dedicate a whole day to it). How do 3 people generate so much laundry!
- Bible study
- 2 class samples
- lab work
So I am sitting here blog hopping my day away and fighting a serious urge to take a nap when my doctor calls. When your doctor calls you out of the blue, it is never good news. The conversation goes like this:
D: How are you feeling Mrs. Jamison. (This is gonna be bad.)
S: blah, blah, blah. I seriously babble when I am nervous and I am tired.
D: We got your labs back and I would like to sked an appointment (This is gonna be really bad)
S: blah, blah, blah. I don't even know what the heck I was talking about and he must think I am a complete nut job by now because I am just jabbering!
D: Your iron is low. Very low. Have you been throwing up blood, peeing blood or having nosebleeds? (Low iron, that is old hat and so not as bad as I thought)
S: My iron is always low. But I can come in Friday (so relieved)
Turns out, my iron is lower than normal. Could explain all the naps and how frickin freezin I am even though it is 75 degrees in my house. My hemo level is 8.7 (6.5 is considered to low to function apparently and 12-16 is the normal range) and my hematocrit is 28.2 and normal is 36 to 44). Looking forward to getting to the bottom of this so that I can get a little energy back.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
New Projects
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
Officially A Deadbeat Mom
And no, they did not win.
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Why Do Fridays Feel Like Birthdays
I had planned to spend the weekend with my dad & brother fishing but I forgot that the little guy has soccer every Saturday. Every single Saturday. No weekend trips for us. Oh well.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
- He has only played soccer a grand total of 5 times
- He is still scared of the ball
- He will not practice at home! There are too many adventures to be had in our neighborhood for him to waste his precious time practicing. It is bad enough that he has to do homework
- Snakes are coming out of hibernation (see previous reason) and #1 thing on his list is to "observe a snake in its natural habitat" okay
He still really likes soccer but he likes everything else too. He wants to spend his summer
- visiting every state in the US
- learning to speak French
- at science camp
- taking a few art classes
- learning a musical instrument
- last but not least visiting the water park
Short list? I think not but I am going to do everything I can to assist him. We even built a map at World 66. I love this site because you can personalize your own map to show where you have been in this small world of ours.
A is much older and much simpler. He simply wants to get a job!
Me, I would be happy with 2 or 3 teaching assignments a month, living in the same home as my husband and attending college.
Here is my layout for pencil lines sketch 129. I really, really like the way this came out. When I saw the photo, it really hit me that my little guy is soon going to be a big guy. I want him to slow down just a little bit. Soon enough he won't need me to read to him at night or to sew the ear back on dog or even to cook him a hot breakfast.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Yeah It's Humpday!
This layout makes me happy. This was my daughter in 1996. Why is the picture so wonky you ask? Because she was so scared that she would not let me move away far enough to get a good picture. My neighbors put on a fantastic halloween each year and this was all part of the act. To this day, she says that she was "pretending" to make me happy. Yeah right!
I cut circles into the cardstock distressed the edges with my scissors and than layered in all kinds of goodies. I left the word strips on the background and cut the whole thing into a circle that I placed behind the hole in the cardstock. I had fun with this one.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
New Direction
Sunday, April 19, 2009
It Has Been One Lazy Sunday
What I am doing right now......
- drinking a cup of coffee
- trying to convince my very naky son that putting his hands in front of his private bits does not make him any less naky and that if he wants to let me know that his water is too hot, he really should put on his bath robe. It is seriously hanging right on the door next to his head and his water being too hot is not the end of the world and not something that I have to come fix for him.
- looking at the goodies that I broke down and bought Saturday
- Feeling very, very blessed!
Thanks for stopping by and blog you later!!!!!!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Alone Again
I love this photo of the JFK's crew. I am in that sea of people somewhere with a red shirt on. It seemed like utter chaos when we were doing it so imagine my shock when I got the picture. This was taken in Boston Harbor in 2007. It is a historic photo because this was the last time that the Kennedy would ever visit Boston or anywhere else for that matter. All of the Kennedy family and so many politicians, etc came on board that weekend. Boston was lovely and I am definitely planning on taking the family there soon.
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Finally Friday
I have been working on a couple of layouts. Nothing fancy, just for me. I love paper piecing and I used it a lot on this page. The sun, the clouds and the wooden sign. Can't wait to put some photos on it.
I have actually been planning my last class at The Pink House with Michelle. I will be doing 2 different class on May 16th. A paperbag album and 3 2-page layouts and I will be providing a fabulous lunch that is so included in the economical price of the class. I will post some pics and descriptions soonest.
I have started on my Inspired classes. I am so good. This will be the first time in a while that I am ahead of the game on a class.
Thanks for stopping by, Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
My Most Favoritist Project Yet
This is a couple of the tags. I used cuttlebug embossing folders to emboss the photo mats. The butterfly is a stamp that I bought years ago. I stamped it on the background paper than I stamped it again on some scrap paper that I loved the design of. I cut it out of the scrap paper and layered it with primas and bling.
- Finish cleaning the garage (my husband can't believe that we can actually get one of the cars in there)
- Dinner
- Fax PW to CK
- Apply to teach at venue
- Mail baby kit
Not much of a to list.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Easter Was Fantastic!
My studio is a hot mess! I have got to clean it. Got to, got to, got to. Maybe today. Okay maybe tomorrow.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Off to Visit the Fam
- A baby shower for my sister who is due in a few weeks.
- The flea market for my dad to see if he can find the chickens he wants for the farm.
- A fish fry at my brothers.
- Time with my daughter.
- Easter dinner at my Mother-in-Laws.
- Movies.
- etc, etc, etc
Have a wonderful Easter and be safe on the road if you take a trip. Thanks for stopping by and blog you later!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Hubby's Home!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Finally Spring Break
The little guy had his first soccer game today. He scored a goal!!!!! I am one proud momma. His very first game and his second time playing ever.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Fridays are F-U-N
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursdays are S-T-O-R-M-Y
I drug my carcass out of bed this morning and took Q to the dentist. His teeth are, thank goodness, fine. The 2 front ones were knocked out of alignment but the dentist said that they should find their way back into their rightful place. The nurses informed me that he has big, pretty teeth. So funny, I've been laughing at that all morning. She even called some of the other nurses over to look at them. All of my kids had these huge 20 lb teeth stuck in their 10 lb heads. My daughter, when she gets upset with the little guy, will call him and make bunny noises. How quickly she forgot that she used to have those huge teeth too. Anyhoo. Not quite sure where that was going but I thought it was funny. I think I'm done now and am sure that next week, I will erase this.
As you have probably guessed by my post, I am ill. I have a cold and have been sippin on the Theraflu. The little busted face guy gave me a virus. One of the reasons that I took him to the ER was because his nose started to run clear fluid and than he started acting all crazy and whiney. Well the doctor (as he was looking at me like I was some crackpot mom that ran their kid to the ER everytime they coughed) told me that he had a virus and that it was just a cowinkydink that he got it right after he hit that tree. So he isn't/wasn't suffering from brain trauma, he was just sick. Aren't we lucky. Now I am sick too.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wednesdays are W-A-C-K-Y
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Yesterday I responded to Paul Stovell's post about Ruby for .NET developers, in that post I showed how you could use the LINQ expression with the List<T> object's ForEach method to match what Paul had done with Ruby block syntax. While it still may not be able to write code quite like Scott Hanselman demonstrates I think that it goes a long way towards showing that C# isn't a programming language with trainer-wheels.
One of the things that I wasn't sure of yesterday was whether you could have an expression that returned a void value. Well, as I was reading my feeds this morning I stumbled across this post by Ido Samuelson titled Control.Invoke in C# 3.0.
Ido's post is interesting because he combines extension methods, LINQ expressions and even method group conversion syntax (in an interim example) to show how you can more easily approach the challenges of calling back onto the message handling loop inside a windows application. I highly recommend looking at his post because I think it shows one of the useful areas where extension methods will be used outside of an application's data path.
So – yes you can have void expressions, and as a matter of fact you can have void(void) expressions which means expression syntax is just a more concise version of anonymous method syntax.


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1) Plan ahead; I always start my costumes at least a month or two before Halloween
2) If you're making your own, make sure not to get too ambitious
3) Never show any bra straps, never wear something see-through, no sky high slits, and please people, no tube tops unless you are being a disco dancer, in which case, it better be a pretty modest tube top
4) BE CREATIVE!!!! Obviously if you go for a basic costume no one is going to be revolted, but this is a holiday for having fun so try to think of something original
5) If your mom would die if she saw what you were wearing, don't wear it
And now, the five worst costumes that I found while browsing Google (at least, the ones that didn't feature content so offensive I wouldn't dare to post it on this page):
Believe it or not, there were tons more where that came from. I'm talking completely inappropriate racial costumes, bestiality and, yes, prison rape. Please people, keep it PG!