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The short answer is "yes". . . .but the choices are many and selecting the right biotin solution can be confusing.
If you have been frustrated in your search to find out if biotin is good for hair loss or helps hair growth, you've come to the right place. I have asked this same question about my own hair loss and have spent a lot of time and money looking for a solution that wouldn't break the bank.
This post is about a product containing biotin that has solved hair loss issues for many women and men and has even helped them to grow new hair. With that in mind, you can either read on to learn more, or go to this link to see some biotin hair growth reviews.
I will discuss some basics about biotin and will focus first on how biotin helps to fight hair loss, and secondarily, how it helps to promote new hair growth.
Dr Oz talks about biotin and hair loss
I thought I'd start with this YouTube showing what Dr Oz says about the benefits of biotin. These Dr Oz hair loss comments provided me with a starting point to search for, and find a product that addresses not just one, but multiple causes of hair loss; thereby dramatically increasing the success rate.
Where is biotin found?
Biotin is a naturally occurring substance that is found in a great many foods. We get biotin when we eat things like kidneys and liver, Swiss chard, carrots, halibut, nuts, dairy products, eggs, some soy products, wheat products, beans, mushrooms, fruits and vegetables.
Technically speaking, most of us should be able to get sufficient amounts of biotin from the foods that we eat. However, many of us have poor dietary habits, which necessitate the use of supplements in order to get the necessary amounts of biotin.
Additionally, not everyone's body can properly digest the biotin found in natural form. For example, those who have blood type A as well as those suffering from GERD or acid reflux do not process biotin on the levels that they should. In these cases, biotin alone may not be enough.
Is it true that when using biotin hair loss can be slowed or even stopped?
Yes. . . .but, before we talk about our #1 rated product for hair loss containing biotin, it is important to remember that biotin is not a wonder drug. It is a vitamin.
While biotin may stop or slow hair loss, you need to start by evaluating your overall hair regimen. Blow drying hair, curling it, straightening it and coloring your hair are all very trendy, but they are also all very damaging to your hair. Biotin alone will most likely not be enough to reduce or eliminate your hair loss if you continue to expose your hair to this type of stress.
What is the relationship between biotin and hair loss?
Science plays a big part in describing the role between hair loss and biotin. An early sign of a biotin deficiency in the body is actually the loss of hair. Other signs include hair that breaks easily, cracked and dry skin and nails that are brittle.
In this case, it makes sense that if you get enough biotin, the logical result will be a reversal of these symptoms. Over the years, there have been many studies done regarding hair loss and biotin. Many of these studies find that there is indeed a link between the two and that with the proper amount of biotin, hair loss is reduced or eliminated all together.
Most people think that thinning hair is a normal side effect of aging. Both men and women expect to see changes in their hair as they age. However, in reality it is possible to maintain a thick head of hair with the proper supplements.
What is the correct biotin dosage for hair loss?
Exactly how much biotin someone needs to get in order to reduce hair loss is undetermined. Some studies say that 5 mg each day will do the trick. These same studies show that after taking biotin supplements for a period of months, the natural hair color also comes back.
The bottom line is that it really depends on your rate of hair loss. Be sure not to exceed the recommended dosage on the product label. If your rate of hair loss is very rapid or due to medical issues, be sure to see your doctor before starting any hair loss program to stop the shedding.
Why does biotin for hair growth work?
Your body needs biotin for important processes like maintaining the right level of blood sugar. Biotin is also necessary for skin health.
The benefits of biotin for stopping hair loss and growing new hair include helping your body to metabolize the oils your scalp needs to provide a healthy environment for hair follicle growth. If your scalp is too dry hair growth will be very slow and you will be vulnerable to infections that can lead to damaged hair follicles.
If there is not enough biotin available, your body will take what it has available and use it for more important bodily processes rather than using it to grow new hair. At this point, you will probably notice your hair becoming thin and brittle. Growth will slow and in time you could even end up losing a good deal of your hair.
Biotin is very important for cell division, something that essential to hair growth. Give your body sufficient biotin and it will have enough left over to provide you with a healthy head of hair.
Who can use biotin for hair loss?
The good news is that practically anyone can take biotin for hair loss and get positive results. It works just as well for women as it does for men and no matter what age you start taking it.
Read on to see if biotin from food or as a standalone pill or tablet is enough to get good results for women and men suffering from hair loss.
Is biotin from food enough to keep my hair from falling out?
Biotin is a 100% natural substance. It is also known as vitamin H or vitamin B7. If you take a B vitamin complex it will usually contain biotin, it is one of the eight essential B vitamins.
Biotin is present in several foods including egg yolks, liver, milk and brewer's yeast. Some legumes and whole grains also contain biotin. In theory, if you have thinning hair, it can be a sign that you are not eating enough biotin rich foods.
The problem is that biotin from food alone may not be enough to stop hair loss and grow new hair because the cooking process can actually destroy the biotin contained in the food.
Adding a biotin supplement to your diet will help to build up the levels in your system to the point where your body has enough spare biotin to use for new hair growth.
Biotin for hair growth - is a biotin pill or tablet all I need to grow new hair effectively?
The short answer is "no". Biotin is a nutrient that we all need. When we don't have it, our body can react negatively as a result of this deficiency. Resulting problems can include hair loss. Biotin for loss of hair provides only part of the solution for most women and men. Read on to learn why this is the case.
Do the best hair supplements contain more than biotin?
You bet. The #1 rated product we have chosen not only contains biotin, but also a host of other important vitamins for hair growth that also inhibit hair loss.
The bottom line is that very few people have a diet that is so good that they are not lacking more than one hair growth vitamin or mineral. Using a multi spectrum supplement that contains more than just biotin will ensure that you have the best chance of improving your hair's condition.
The alternative is to buy tablets, pills or capsules that only contain biotin. These capsules will certainly boost your vitamin B7 levels. However, you may be well off the mark if you are serious about stopping hair loss and growing new hair.
Why is Hair Essentials for Hair Growth better than biotin pills or tablets?
Biotin hair loss treatments have been around for some time. Our research points to using a hair supplement that contains biotin as one of the active ingredients.
Unfortunately, for most men and women hair loss is rarely due to a deficiency of only one vitamin or mineral. If you take a biotin only supplement, you run the risk that you will not get the best result possible because chances are your hair loss is being caused by multiple issues that aren't all going to be addressed by taking just biotin.
Taking a broad-spectrum hair loss supplement like Hair Essentials, makes it more likely that you will get better and quicker results. Use it in conjunction with a good quality shampoo and you will have the most important bases covered. What are some of the causes of hair loss that Hair Essentials treats?
Hair loss is caused by many different conditions. Some are genetic, others are considered environmental, where we have more control. Hair Essentials fights hair loss and helps to grow new hair due to the following causes and more:
- Immune systems problems
- Alopecia areata
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Hormonal imbalances
- Androgenic alopecia (female & male pattern hair loss)
- Menopause
- Perimenopause
- Physical Stress
- Thyroid problems
- Infections causing hair loss
- Emotional stress
- Medications that cause hair loss
- Hereditary hair loss
- Surgery
- Allergic reactions causing hair loss
I have tested this product personally. It comes with a 90 day money back guarantee and the reviews are solid. You can go to our home page to learn more about this biotin hair loss product that also promotes new hair growth.
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William Maley
Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com
October 16, 2012
Cadillac's long-awaited extended-range electric coupe, the ELR will begin rolling off the lines at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant beginning in late 2013.
"The ELR will be in a class by itself, further proof of our commitment to electric vehicles and advanced technology. People will instantly recognize it as a Cadillac by its distinctive, signature look and true-to-concept exterior design," said GM's North America President Mark Reuss.
GM is investing $35 Million into the plant to get it ready to build the ELR.
Source: GM
William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at email@example.com or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster.
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Cadillac ELR to be Built at Detroit-Hamtramck
- Plant gets $35 million investment for extended-range electric vehicle
DETROIT – Preparations will soon be under way at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant to build the Cadillac ELR, a luxury coupe featuring extended-range electric technology, General Motors North America President Mark Reuss said Tuesday.
"The ELR will be in a class by itself, further proof of our commitment to electric vehicles and advanced technology," Reuss said in a keynote address at the SAE Convergence Conference in Detroit. "People will instantly recognize it as a Cadillac by its distinctive, signature look and true-to-concept exterior design."
Production is scheduled to begin in late 2013.
The addition of the ELR to Detroit-Hamtramck represents a $35 million investment and increases total product investment to $561 million since December 2009. It is the first two-door car built at the plant since the 1999 Cadillac Eldorado.
"This investment reflects the corporation's confidence that the highly skilled members of UAW Local 22 can successfully build one of the most technologically advanced vehicles in the world," said UAW Vice President Joe Ashton, who directs the union's GM Department. "The hard work and dedication of our members demonstrates that we can competitively manufacture products for the future right here in Detroit."
The ELR is the production version of Cadillac's Converj, a concept vehicle revealed at the North American International Auto Show in 2009. The ELR will advance the design theme of the Converj while featuring an electric propulsion system made up of a T-shaped lithium-ion battery, an electric drive unit, and a four-cylinder engine-generator. It will use electricity as its primary power source to drive the car without using gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions. When the battery's energy is low, the ELR seamlessly switches to a gasoline-powered electric generator to allow hundreds of additional driving miles. The lithium-ion battery will be built at GM's Brownstown Battery Assembly plant in Brownstown, Mich.
Detroit-Hamtramck is the only U.S. automotive manufacturing plant that mass produces extended-range electric vehicles. The plant is home to the Chevrolet Volt, Opel Ampera, and Holden Volt extended-range electric vehicles. Extended-range electric vehicles are exported to 21 countries from the plant.

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Kids feel stress, too
Kids feel stress, too
All kids feel stress, but they show it in different ways. Your child might complain of aches and pains or lack of sleep, be clingy or whiny, erupt with temper tantrums or pick fights. She might try to avoid school or other situations, she might have trouble concentrating and appear lazy, or she may lack motivation and withdraw into a shell. Or she may fall ill frequently with colds, the flu, or other infections.
Each child has her own characteristic way of showing her stress, which parents have to learn how to read. If she's acting stressed, assume there's a reason that she's uptight or upset. A seven-year-old may refuse to do an activity that she previously enjoyed. Take that as a signal that she's worried about something related to that activity. Don't blame her for how, she feels; it will only make her feel worse. Talk to and listen to your child to find out what's really going on.
A twelve-year-old may tell you angrily what an idiot his teacher is when he's really worried that he hasn't understood fractions and is getting low marks in mathematics. Get your child to express his fears by asking, in a nonjudgmental way, about the teacher. Why does he dislike the teacher? How does the teacher treat him? How does the teacher explain things? Once your son starts talking to you, his underlying problem or fear will emerge.
Parents sometimes forget that their children feel just as many pressures as they do. Today both parents and kids feel that they have too much to do and too little time in which to do it all, which puts pressure on everyone. Experts remind us that just like your day job, school is work for a child. Your child feels pressure from you, from his teachers, and from his friends to perform, to deal with problems you aren't even aware of-fights with friends, bullying on the bus, an offer of cigarettes. When a child shows signs of more severe stress, it may signal problems in the family, too.
Talk with your child about the stress he feels-identifying the problem may relieve some of her anxiety. Your child will feel better when she has a sympathetic ear. Then you can start working together on solutions to her dilemma. Lots of kids clam up during a face-to-face conversation but are more relaxed when talking in the car or while doing activities. You need to find the time and the place that your child is most comfortable talking with you. Look for your opportunity.
Encourage your child to talk about any stressful situation whenever he wants. And when he does start to talk, respond calmly but with interest. Don't get upset, and don't be too quick to offer solutions or lay blame, even if you support his position. If you increase your child's anxiety, he'll be less inclined to talk to you. Often the best way you can help your child handle his stress is to play with him and have fun together. Lots of vigorous physical activity works well, too. So if your eight-year old is anxious and whiny because his best friend is moving away, encourage him to talk about his feelings and help him to plan how he will stay in touch with his friend. Then head outside together to play catch or to run with the dog.
Excerpted from Raising great Kids: Ages 6 to 12 by Christine Langlois. Copyright 1999 by Telemedia Communications Inc. Excerpted, with permission by Ballantine Books. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.


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I am happy to finally join the Lumberjocks! I have been silently following the site for some time now and I just couldn't resist joining!
I am experimenting with adding color (other than stain) to my scroll saw projects, as you can see in my first three projects. So far I am pleased with the results; it seems to bring a new life to a project! Also, this is a great way to add individuality to a piece when stack cutting several at a time!
Let me know what you think!
-- Imagination opens the gates of the universe. –William Patten
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#1 posted 10-08-2010 05:57 AM
Welcome to Lumberjocks, You will like it here. If you need to know about something, post a question and someone here will most likely know or have an answer. It's addicting!
Your projects looks good!
Erwin, Jacksonville, FL
-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL
#2 posted 10-08-2010 12:34 PM
Welcome, your colour work is certainly the way to go as it gives it another dimension.
-- Theresa, https://www.facebook.com/derrymore/
#3 posted 10-08-2010 02:02 PM
Welcome to Lumber Jocks! That's one fine collection of handy work you have there. I kind of chuckled a tad on the eye glass holders…. I have soooo got to build me one of those!
Glad you joined the ranks and thanks for sharing!
-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.
#4 posted 10-08-2010 03:40 PM
I especially like the ram and the wolf.
I also laughed at the eyeglass holder… good one!
Welcome to LumberJocks and I look forward to seeing more of your work.
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
#5 posted 10-08-2010 08:45 PM
The glasses holder is awesome. Love to multi color on your work as well. Really makes them pop.
-- Eric, Seattle Washington - Sawdust Maker
#6 posted 10-09-2010 07:10 PM
GREAT WORK! From one scroller to another. After looking at your posting I realize I need to get back to the scroll saw.
-- John, Colorado's (Wooden Wizard)
#7 posted 10-10-2010 04:14 AM
Thanks for all the comments! Woodenwizard, I am just getting back into scrolling myself! I started at 15, then I had to take a few years off to concentrate on college! I recently set up a shop in a spare bedroom in my apartment and I am happy to be back at the bench!
-- Imagination opens the gates of the universe. –William Patten
#8 posted 10-18-2010 01:27 AM
very nice work! – as an attempt to show off some of my skills to my girlfriend, and to possibly get her involved in my hobby – i brought her into my neighbors workshop (where the scroll saw is). We cut out some simple halloween shapes, painted them, and put magnets on the back to put on the refrigerator for some halloween decorations. Scroll saw work is harder than it looks! your projects are awesome – We could barely cut the simple shapes….I couldnt even imagine cutting these out!!
-- Hey you dang woodchucks, quit chucking my wood!!!!
#9 posted 06-11-2012 03:43 PM
Welcome. Nice work! Always nice to meet a fellow scroller. Hope to see more of your work.
-- Kelly, Allen,KS
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Money well spent
User review on Volkswagen Polo written by Anup sharma (Guest) on 30 July 2015
Anup sharma (Guest)'s review on Volkswagen Polo Comfortline 1L (P)
Year of Manufacture : 2014 | Driven no. of Kms. : 7000
- Pros: Precise handling, superb mileage, classy interior
- Cons: Bad suspensions
very nice car, as its my 3rd car and I am very satisfied with it. after my experience with my petrol polo. we have bought more 2 polo's. GT TSI and Comfortline diesel.
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In the war of attrition that now appears to face Iraq and Iran, a key question is: Will Iraq or Iran crack first? The present stalemate results frm Iraq's failure to capture quickly the cities of Abadan, Khorramshahr, Ahvaz, and Dezful. This was clearly the Iraqis' aim.
It would have given them absolute control of the pipeline from Iran's Gulf oil fields up to Tehran. That, in turn, would have enabled the Iraqis to hold the Iranian capital hostage.
Iran -- contrary to what many outsiders (including presumably Iraqi strong man Saddam Hussein himself) had expected -- has managed to stall the Iraqi attack.
Now, despite the frequent pattern whereby stalemate in armed conflict is a prelude to a negotiated compromise, an early peace is unlikely. Iran refuses t parley until Iraqi troops are off its territory. Iraq refuses to parley or consider withdrawal until Iran recognizes Arab (i.e. Iraqi) primacy at least in the disputed Shatt al Arab estuary and perhaps even over the Gulf as a whole.
To be seen to compromise at this stage would be politically dangerous for the leadership in either country. It would also be contrary to the pattern of conduct established for the Iranian revolution from the outset by Ayatollah Khomeini.
NBoth leaderships preside over countries that are not homogeneous. Both would therefore seem from the outside to be liable to cracking or fragmentation under certain pressures.
Iraq, a state fashioned mainly under British auspices after World War I, often has been described as a land of minorities. Its main internal divisions are three-way: Sunni Arabs who, despite their overall minority status, have always monopolized political power; Shia Arabs, the biggest of the three communities, who have longstanding religious links with predominantly Shia Iran; and Sunni Kurds, who straddle the Iraqi-IRanian border and are a chronic potential source of disaffection in both countries.
Revolutionary Iran is imperial Persia under another name. The government, under the Ayatollah as under the Shahs, is Persian. Around the Persian heartland live, often uncomfortably, a number of subject peples: the Shia Azerbaijanis, and the Sunni Kurds, Lurs, Arabs, Baluchis, and Turkmens.
This more diverse patchwork within Iran suggests t an outsider that under pressure Iran would more readily disintegrate than Iraq. Yet the rallying within hitherto debilitated Iran against the Iraqi attacks of the past tw weeks points in the opposite direction.
Probably the only community within Iran for whom Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has appeal is that of the Arabs in oil-rich Khuzestan province. And even there, Arabs dominate only in the countryside: Persians control the city strongholds -- which explains why Abadan, Khorramshahr, Ahvaz, and Dezful have held out against the Iraqi Army.
The preoccupation of Shia Persians with martyrdom also buttresses Iranian resistance. So does the Persian perception of the secular, Sunni Muslim Saddam Hussein as being corrupting and unclean.
But President Hussein, too, is buttressed by a legacy of the past. Baghdad was seat of the abbasid caliphs, great center of Arab civilization at the time of Europe's Dark Ages, and capital of Haroun al-Rashid and the Thousand and One Nights.
President Hussein himself, moreover, comes from Takrit, birthplace of saladin. And Saladin, although a Kurd, is a hero from the era of the Crusades venerated by Arab and Kurd alike.
The fragmentation of either Iraq or IRan would further undermine stability in the Gulf. An argument can be made that, for the United States, the disintegration of Iran would be even more threatening than that of Iraq. Yet Iran's continued holding of the 52 American hostages precludes the US from tilting toward Iran to fend off any eventual breakup of the country.
Ayatollah khomeini and his more zealous followers seem not to understand that freeing the hostages now might well nudge American public opinion into a more understanding attitude toward an Iran under Iraqi attack. Ironically Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein does seem to understand this -- and that it is in Iraq's interest to prevent release of the hostages. His radio's false announcement at the outset of the war that the hostages had been freed by Iran was presumably intended to make it impossible for Iran to do just that.


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The Five People You Meet in College
There are five people in college that you're practically guaranteed to meet.
Elizabeth Hoyt
June 27, 2013
4. The Terrifying Professor
They'll do their best to intimidate you – and it will work. They'll let you know that college courses are a walk in the park compared to high school – and they'll be right.
Think of your first "scary" professor as your first "real" world boss because, truthfully, your first boss will probably expect a lot more of you than any professor ever will.
One of my scariest (and best) professors would lock the door promptly as class began. He let students know that you shouldn't bother attending if you couldn't arrive on time. Each class you missed lowered your grade by a percentage. I was two minutes late to one class and was forced to leave because the door was locked. I never made that mistake again.
5. The Mentor
Somewhere along the way in your college career, you'll meet someone that will change your life for the better.
This person may be a professor, a TA or, even, a pal you look up to and admire. He or she may introduce you to a subject you love or a concept you'd never considered.
Whatever the case, this person will have an impact on who you are and who you'll one day become.
Sure, your mentor may or may not actually stay present in your life forever, but he or she will leave an impression that's everlasting. I had a professor in college that, no matter how hard I tried, would not give me the grade I thought I deserved. I went to his office hours and ended up getting to know him. I also learned that he believed I was capable of the very best, which is why he was harder on me. I've never worked so hard in a class before – and still ended up with a 3.5.
Regardless of the grade I ended up with, I know I learned more in that class than many of my others combined. He has since retired, but I will never forget the impact of such a great educator. I also still refer to my notes from his course.
(Note: I wrote him a letter post-college to let him know about the profound impact he had on me as a teacher. He and I have corresponded since. Make sure to let your teachers know they're appreciated when you can. To paraphrase his words, it makes their jobs worthwhile when they find out they've positively impacted a student's life.)
If you haven't met all five yet, don't worry, you will. If you're wondering if you have, you haven't. Trust us – you'll absolutely know them when you meet them.
What significant experiences did you have in college?


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Facebook office
London, United Kingdom
Monday, 4 December 2017
Facebook office
London, United Kingdom
Monday, 4 December 2017
Facebook has continued its investment in the UK with the opening of a new office on 4 December 17 in Rathbone Place and the significant expansion of its team in London. The company willl create 800 new jobs in the capital over the next year, meaning that more than 2,300 people will work for Facebook in the UK by the end of 2018. More than half of the people working at the London site will focus on engineering, making it Facebook's biggest engineering hub outside of the US.
Facebook opened its first office in London ten years ago. Since then, the UK has played a central role in the development of some of Facebook's significant global products like Workplace which is used by 30,000 businesses globally including Virgin Atlantic and Deliveroo.
Facebook's new London Office
Designed by award-winning architect Frank Gehry, Facebook's new home in Rathbone Place aims to bring world class talent in engineering, technology and creativity together under one roof to deliver new thinking and continued contribution to the UK. The office will be home to a diverse range of teams including engineers, developers, marketing and sales teams.
The 247,000 sq office includes 7 floors and features a new public square just off Oxford Street called Rathbone Square. Facebook created 400 construction jobs from March to December 2017 to build and fit out the interiors of the Rathbone Place offices.
Facebook's first in-house start-up incubator
In a first for a Facebook office, the new London site will house a dedicated incubator space for start-ups, called LDN_LAB.
Facebook's LDN_LAB will invite UK-based start-ups to take part per three month long programmes designed to help kick start and accelerate their businesses. The programme will help start-ups who are focused on creating, building or empowering communities through innovation and technology. Facebook experts from a range of disciplines including engineering, product and partnerships, will share their knowledge, expertise and mentorship as part of the programme.
Facebook and the UK
During its ten years in London, the Facebook team has been involved in developing a number of global product innovations:
Commenting on the new office Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President, Facebook EMEA said: "We're delighted to be opening our new UK office today, announcing the creation of 800 new jobs and launching LDN_LAB, a dedicated development space for UK start-ups. Today's announcements show that Facebook is more committed than ever to the UK and in supporting the growth of the country's innovative start-ups.
The UK's flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem and international reputation for engineering excellence makes it one of the best places in the world to build a tech company. And we've built our company here - this country has been a huge part of Facebook's story over the past decade, and I look forward to continuing our work to achieve our mission of bringing the world closer together".
Julian David, CEO, techUK went on to say: "It is great to see a world-leading company like Facebook continuing to invest in London's renowned tech ecosystem, despite the uncertainties surrounding Brexit. Facebook has chosen to be amongst like-minded businesses and the brightest minds in placing its very first in-house start-up incubator, LDN_LAB, in the UK.
Large businesses are key to supporting innovation and we are excited to see what becomes of the start-ups that can grow and scale as a result of this endeavour. The message is clear: London is open, and tech is the flag bearer."
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Tyson Chandler says left wrist still hurts
Tyson Chandler told reporters after Knicks practice at the team's training facility that his left wrist still hurts.
The injury occurred when Chandler fell hard to the floor during his return to Dallas on March 6, after which he missed the following two games. Since then, he had been wearing a brace on the wrist, but has recently elected to go without it in roughly the past two weeks.
Eyebrows were raised Thursday night after the Magic game when Carmelo Anthony dropped the word "fracture," referring to Chandler's injury. But the center clarified that today, saying it's not. However, he doesn't know what the ongoing issue is either.
Re: Tyson Chandler says left wrist still hurts
Chandler has an assortment of injuries, and yet continues to play at a relatively high level.
Speaks volumes about him as a player and a man.
He has my full respect.
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Mount Bago, Mount Gould
Labor Day 1990
By: Jerry & Nancy Keating, Walt Whisman
Three days of virtually cloudless skies and two evenings of balmy temperatures favored 13 persons (six of them SPSers) who participated in a scheduled Labor Day weekend backpack over Kearsarge Pass into Kings Canyon National Park.
Camp for the first night was at Charlotte Lake and for the second at the lowest of the Kearsarge Lakes. Only a one-night stay is allowed at either location, thus causing the relatively short move. Both sites had metal storage containers to protect food against bears.
Four persons climbed Mt. Bago (11,868') Sunday morning, while six others hiked to Glen Pass to gaze northward into the Rae Lakes Basin.
On Monday, the party divided into two groups with the first including five persons who climbed Mt. Could (13,005') from Kearsarge Pass. Thanks to How Bailey and Luella Fickle for remaining at the pass until the summit party was safely off the rocky area on top.
Although this area of the national park is heavily visited, the Kearsarge Pinnacles, Bullfrog and other adjacent lakes, and the nearby high peaks of the Kings-Kern Divide make it well worth seeing again.
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text: The Pitchfork Music Festival's franchising: In addition to the usual July event in Chicago, there's now a second Parisian version of the festival taking place in October. Since his moniker's French, Justin Vernon's helping curate. So far Bon Iver's also confirmed to play, along with Jens Lekman, Wild Beasts, Kathleen Edwards, Cut Copy, and Pantha du Prince. You can get more info and purchase tickets at Digitick.com. The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris takes place 10/28-29 at La Grande Halle de la Villette in the large public park, Parc de la Villette.


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Phillip Phillips' 'The World From the Side of the Moon': What the Critics Are Saying
The reigning "American Idol" winner released his much anticipated debut on Nov. 19.
It's a big week for American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips, whose debut album, The World From the Side of the Moon, was released on Monday via Interscope Records.
Marking the occassion: a flurry of TV appearances, including ABC's The View, Late Night with David Letterman and the American Music Awards, where the Leesburg, Georgia native rubbed shoulders with the likes of Justin Bieber.
"I saw the Biebster," Phillips said of his AMA experience. "50 Cent walked by me, and Usher. I can't believe I am breathing the same air as them." And the star power didn't stop there -- after Phillips' Letterman appearance, he tweeted that he had spent a good part of the evening being chatted up by rock legend Pete Townsend.
As for his own career, Phillips is already off to a good start, with the lead-off single, "Home," officially a radio smash, and in a truly you-have-arrived moment: as a mashup moment on the Thanksgiving episode of Glee airing Nov. 29.
PHOTOS: 'American Idol' iHeartRadio Concert: Colton Dixon, Phillips Phillips and Jessica Sanchez Take the Stage in New York
Produced by Gregg Wattenberg, who previously worked with Train and O.A.R., Phillips channels his inner Dave Matthews on The World From the Side of the Moon with introspective tracks about relationships and aspirations. Among the highlights: songs like, "Gone, Gone, Gone, "Tell Me a Story" and the album opener "Man on the Moon."
Critical reviews have been positive and mainly centered on Phillips "potential" in light of the "generic pop that these reality competitions sometimes spawn."
Read below to see what music critics are saying about the album:
Gary Graff of Billboard compared Phillips' style and tone to Matthews', but also notes that the Idol champ, "Sounds natural enough within that style, more acolyte than imitator, which makes the album one of the more engaging champion debuts in the show's inconsistent history."
Emily Tan of Idolator writes: "Working with a slew of backup musicians to form a full and big sound, including brother-in-law and guitar teacher Ben Neil, some parts of the album unsurprisingly remind the listener of bands like Dave Matthews Band and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. This should make for a fun and high energy live show when he takes the album on the road. Probably taking a tip from Mumford & Sons, 'Gone, Gone, Gone' has that 'jam band you can take with you to the pub for a couple beers' vibe, or perhaps it would fit as a bonfire singalong."
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Glenn Gomboa of Newsday praises Phillips' artistic side, commenting: "As his smash 'Home' has shown, Phillips can't really miss, and his debut offers more like that -- in the catchy 'So Easy' and 'Can't Go Wrong.' "
Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly gave the record a grade of "B," with an observation that: "Where he doesn't go Mumford, he goes Matthews, as in Dave -- especially when left to his own devices. Many of the more circuitous, brooding songs here are penned by Phillips alone, and they're less compelling than co-writes like the horn-blaster ''Get Up Get Down,'' even if they seem to hew closest to his true taste. But that sonic schism doesn't ruin The World From the Side of the Moon. It's still the most relevant debut album the Idol machine has cranked out in years, and it nicely justifies this particular WGWG's burgeoning career."
Katie Hasty of HitFix was generally positive, but acknowledged Phillips' vocal limits: "These are not band-written songs, [and] this collection is shot after shot at the Next Big Single, with a frontman never stepping away from the center. Some melodies will achieve exactly the radio single sound Universal undoubtedly hoped Phillips could achieve. 'Gone, Gone, Gone' has enough BPMs to differentiate it from 'Home' while still dipping into the same pool. Closer 'So Easy' could easily head to Adult Top 40 as 'Get Up Get Down' will leave both Matthews and Maroon 5 shaking that they didn't have first dibs.
Phillips is game for all these, but it's not unfair to say he has some serious limitations, too. Dynamically, his vocals remain pleasant, lightly challenged, but rarely changing. Those performances cause tracks like 'Drive Me' and country stomper 'Cant' Go Wrong' to fall flat. He's most emotionally expressive on 'Home,' still, and abstract 'Fool's Dance.' "
Kristin Coachman of Blogcritics.org praised Phillips' style, noting, "From Phillips' signature raspy vocals to his intricate guitar playing and solid songwriting, The World from the Side of the Moon is a legitimate lead in towards long-term success for the Leesburg, Georgia native."
Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone isn't as complimentary, barbing: "Like his name, Phillip Phillips' music often seems redundant: When we've already got Dave Matthews and Jason Mraz, why do we need another earnestly raspy balladeer with ace acoustic-guitar skills? The American Idol winner is especially hard to take in covers, like his scary-in-the-wrong-way version of 'Thriller' (from the Target deluxe edition). He's far better in originals like 'Gone, Gone, Gone' and his hit 'Home,' which build from folksy picking to hooting power-ballad choruses, a pleasantly popified take on Arcade Fire. Those songs are redundant too -- but the tunes leaven Phillips' overbearing self-seriousness."
What do you think of Phillp Phillips' debut, Idol Worshippers? Leave your review in the comments below.
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For those that don't know and might be interested, Summer Games Done Quick 2017 will be kicking off this Sunday to help raise money for Doctors Without Boarders.
From Sunday til next Saturday, Games new and old will be broken 24/7 to finish them in record time. It's kicking off with Neir Automata, not only being completed in under 2 hours...BUT ONE HANDED.
If you've never seen it, it's worth checking out (just go on Twitch at any point and it will be the most promoted stream) Definitely worth a look, you can find the schedule here https://gamesdonequick.com/schedule
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True Blood star Evan Rachel Wood has admitted that she wants her character Sophie-Anne Leclerq to begin a relationship with Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin).
The actress told Fancast that the vampire queen could pursue Sookie in the upcoming fourth season.
"I hope so!" she said. "Come on, it's gotta happen."
Discussing the character's sexuality, she added: "I don't think there is a preference for [vampires]. But she has made her choice. I would say she is a lesbian."
However, Wood admitted that she was uncertain as to her character's future on the HBO series.
"I honestly don't know what they are doing," she revealed. "But I know it is always going to be out of control."
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Corporate Party Ideas: 3 Fabulous Cocktail Dresses under 100
Love it or loathe it, partying is part of the typical office experience. Still trying to figure out what you are going to wear to a corporate party? Here at DressilyMe.com, we have compiled three fabulous cocktail dresses for you to try. The best part? They are all under $100. Scroll on down to check them out!
Classic Black and White Cocktail Dress
It is ture that a LBD is a wardrobe staple. But sometimes, don't you wish it could all be black & white? There is something so simple about pulling off a black & white cocktail dress, and it almost always looks great. It's especially dramatic when you pair it with white or black high heels. The look is just simple but trendy still.
Cute Peplum Cocktail Dress
The peplum is really hot this year. This pretty peplum cocktail dress is not only perfect for corporate party but also wearable for a dinner date with boyfriend. Pair the dress with a simple black high-heeled pump and black opaque tights to keep your legs warm. For accessories, go for earrings and a bracelet, but if earrings aren't your thing, a simple bracelet is enough for this look.
Buble Cocktail Dress
If you are in the mood to wear something a little more fun, consider throwing a party with a buble cocktail dress. Because the dress itself can be rather busy and voluminous, it is best to keep the look as simple and polished as possible! Finished it all off with a big cocktail ring and some dangly earrings to add sparkle.
What Do You Think?
What are your favorite corporate party outfits? Which cocktail dress would you be most likely to wear? Let us know in the comments!
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Who is really the Master ?
Always Loyal
Now I lay me down to sleep,the king-size bed is soft and deep. I sleep between them in the center groove, my human being's can hardly move! I've trapped there legs, there tucked in tight And here is where I'll pass the night No one disturbs me or dares intrude Till morning comes and "I want some food!" I sneak up slowly to begin I lick & nibble on my human's chin. She wakes up quickly, and pats my head - Than they push me off the bed
I'm a puppy, don't you see?Its the morning now I've got to pee
And with the start of each new dayI'll get my ball it's time to play
Yes it's a dogs life I've been born to live
So thank's to my humans with so much to giveThey're the ones that hug me tight And share there bed with me all night! I Love You !............................
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- 5 years ago
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I just booked our wedding ceremony in Las Vegas on May 24th, 2014. This date just happens to be the Saturday of Memorial weekend. We have to have all arrangements finaled and paid for 30 days in advance so I'll need a head count then also.
Should I skip Save-The-Date Cards and immediately send out invitations? Or if I send Save-The-Date Cards when do I send invitations and when should the RSVP date be? I have not ordered Save-The-Date Cards yet bc I just booked it today so would it be a horrible idea to let people know right now via the medium I typically communicate with them?
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The UC College of Medicine will present the eighth annual IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Kresge Auditorium. The night will also include a silent auction, starting at 4 p.m outside Kresge.
Tickets are $5 for students/children under 12 and $15 for non-students, with the option to donate more. Call 513-558-5577 or see IvaDean Lair for more information.
The UC Department of Pharmacology and Cell Biophysics is launching a new master�s (MS) degree program in pharmacology that emphasizes the emerging sub-discipline of safety pharmacology.
The program is designed to train individuals seeking to pursue research and management careers in drug development, or as continuing education for professionals currently working in pharmacology who have no formal training in safety pharmacology.
Enrollment in the program is currently open for academic year starting in August 2012.
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The UC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience has just launched a new and improved website that now falls under the branding and graphical standards set by the College of Medicine.
The site, designed by the Academic Health Center Public Relations and Communications Office and programmed by the College of Medicine�s UCit unit, offers streamlined navigation and enhanced functionality and features, including a dynamic RSS news feed, faculty/staff quick search and a timely news slideshow. Check it out at psychiatry.uc.edu.
For more information, contact Jill Hafner at firstname.lastname@example.com or 513-558-4639.
The Medical Volunteers of University of Cincinnati (MedVOUC) has adopted five families this holiday season, each with gift wish lists. If anyone is interested in contributing, there are still cards that can be picked up in IvaDean Lair�s office. Budgets for gifts are around $25 and can be reimbursed.
From 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, MedVOUC will host their annual cookie/cupcake bake. The cupcakes will be prebaked, with decorating items provided. Volunteers can share and take home some of what they have baked, with the rest given to the Center for Respite Care, a facility providing medical and nursing care to homeless people.
For more information on both activities, call 513-558-5577.
Alberto Espay, MD, of the department of neurology has accepted an invitation to serve on the editorial board of Movement Disorders, the official journal of the Movement Disorder Society. His four-year term begins Jan. 1, 2012.The Movement Disorder Society is an international professional society of clinicians, scientists and other health care professionals who are interested in Parkinson�s disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic movement disorders and abnormalities in muscle tone and movement control.
UC Posey Professor of Clinical Medicine Mark Eckman, MD, has been invited to return to Paris� school of public health, École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique, as a visiting professor. Eckman will visit the school during the first week of December to teach a week-long course on "Decision Analysis: Theory and Applications.�Eckman serves as director of both the division of general internal medicine and the Center for Clinical Effectiveness in the department of internal medicine.
James Curell, MD, associate professor of clinical psychiatry, and Scott Bullock, family eating disorders therapist and intake eating disorders coordinator at the Lindner Center of HOPE, were honored with 2011 Awards of Excellence at National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hamilton County�s annual celebration Nov. 16 at Hyde Park Country Club.
Curell was named "Lucille Pederson Hardgrove Exemplary Educator,� while Bullock, an adjunct faculty member in the UC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, was honored as "Exemplary Therapist.�
Stephen Strakowski, MD, Dr. Stanley and Mickey Kaplan Professor and Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, was the featured speaker.
Jay Johannigman, MD, professor of surgery, will be one of three UC faculty lecturing on the theme of "war� at the next Life of the Mind lecture, held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the Russell C. Myers Alumni Center.
The lecture series features interdisciplinary conversations with UC faculty around a one-word theme followed by audience Q&A.
Johannigman, chief of the division of trauma & critical care, will discuss "War: Is and Is Not.� Jacob Katz Cogan, professor of law, will discuss "The Laws of War in an Era of Asymmetric Conflict� and Sigrun Haude, PhD, associate professor of history will discuss "Coping with War.�
Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, professor of medicine, division of nephrology and hypertension, gave three presentations on transplantation at the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation meeting in New Delhi in October 2011.
He also spoke on "Cells and Biomedical Engineering in Dialysis Vascular Access� at the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference on "Novel Techniques in Dialysis,� held in Paris in October and at the Spanish Society of Nephrology meeting in Seville, Spain on Oct. 16, presenting on "Pathogenesis of Dialysis Access Access Dysfunction: from Bedside to Bench to Bedside.�


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Last December 5, the show China Homelife was held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center as the biggest showcase for home merchandise hundreds of Chinese companies jostle for business in Middle East country.
The show has seen 300 percent boosts in exhibition space with attendees reaching a goal of almost 6,000 last year as it launch in 2010.
The main objective of it is to promote exports of Chinese manufacturers to emerging market, as explained by the operating officer of the Meorient International Exhibition.
The most selling home products such as home textiles, portable electronics, furniture and arts and crafts, with the main exhibitors being medium-to-large manufacturers of textiles and garments, furniture, lighting, kitchen and bathroom products as well as home decoration.
The three-day fair covered a vast range of products, ranging from interior decor, kitchens and baths to home appliances, furniture, products for mothers and babies apparel, gardening appliances and fabrics textiles, even fitness equipment.
Some factory manager's say each year they have to raise salaries by 10 to 15 percent to employ workers, even as multinational firms. The assets and construction boom in this country especially has fuelled unprecedented demand for home products to furnish the new apartments and office buildings that have sprung up and this translated into strong demand to exhibit at the China Homelife Show.
During the first three quarter of this year the Chinese home appliances refuse and there is still no perceptible sign of an recovery, according to the the head of the Middle East and Africa overseas business division of Haier Group, China's largest home appliance manufacturer.
A large majority of today's customers make their purchasing decisions based on return on investment (ROI).
Part of the reason for that is because China's focus these days is less on exports and more on building the domestic consumption market.
One example of this is the falling volumes at the biannual China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, China's largest trade fair and a barometer of foreign trade since it began in 1957.
"The decrease from both the spring and last autumn sessions indicated that the world economic recovery remains on an uncertain and unstable course, which continues to challenge the stability and development of China's foreign trade as," he ended.
Last December 5, the show China Homelife was held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center as the biggest showcase for home merchandise hundreds of Chinese companies jostle for business in Middle East country.


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For more information please contact: Prof. Phil Skemer (Director of Undergraduate Studies)
Geology addresses the formation processes, spatial organization and tectonic origins, age, and chemistry of rocks on Earth and other planets. In addition to other requirements, Geology students take EPSc 437 Introduction to Petrology and a 6 credit field camp.
Core courses: EPSc 201 (Earth and Environment), EPSc 352 (Earth Materials), EPSc 353 (Earth Forces), and EPSc 437 (Introduction to Petrology).
Additional required coursework: Chem 111A, 112A (or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry Exam); Math 131, 132, 233; Phys 117A, 118A (or Phys 197, 198).
Electives: At least four courses must be selected from those listed below, with at least three in Geology and one in Geophysics or Geochemistry.
Geology: EPSc 361 or 460 (Structural Geology), EPSc 385 (Earth History), EPSc 409 (Surface Processes), EPSc 413 (Intro. Soil Science), EPSc 422 (Sedimentary Geology), EPSc 430 (Environ. Mineralogy), EPSc 473 (Planetary Geology)
Geochemistry: EPSc 323 (Biogeochem.), EPSc 401 (Earth Systems Science), EPSc 441 (Intro. Geochem.), EPSc 444 (Environ. Geochem.), EPSc 445 (Organic Geochem.), EPSc 446 (Stable Isotopes), EPSc 474 (Planetary Geochem.), EPSc 486 (Paleoclimatology)
Geophysics & Remote Sensing: EPSc 319 (Physical Oceanography), EPSc 407 (Remote Sensing), EPSc 408 (Earth's Atm. & Global Climate), EPSc 410 (Earth Remote Sensing Methods & Instr.), EPSc 428 (Hydrology), EPSc 452 (Intro. Seismology), EPSc 453 (Interior of the Earth), EPSc 454 (Explor. & Environ. Geophysics), EPSc 459 (Geodynamics)
Field camp: Students must complete an approved geology field camp worth at least six units of credit. The field camp must be attended during the summer, after either the junior or the senior year. It is important to take the appropriate courses (usually listed by the camp) before attending field camp.
Capstone experience: All majors are required to complete a capstone experience during their Junior or Senior year. For geology majors, field camp fulfills the capstone requirement.
Senior Honors (optional): Thesis is required for Senior Honors (see Seniors Honors and Research Distinction).


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Christina Aguilera Gets Barney's Bodacious
Christina Aguilera gets some last minute shopping done at Barney's of New York in Beverly Hills on Sunday.
The 28-year-old working mom had a huge blowout party for her birthday on Friday night and got dressed up as Alex from Clockwork Orange!
There's been talk on the Internets that Barbie was coming out with a doll resembling Christina Aguilera. Unfortunately for all of you Xtina fans out there, a Mattel spokesperson said, "There is no Barbie coming out resembling Christina Aguilera; however, there have been Barbie fashions in the past that were inspired by celebrities."


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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
My Military Family
There's another big part of my military family - those friends of mine online, the milspouses I instant message with, catch up with on their blogs, chitchat with on Facebook and tweet at. My husband calls them my "imaginary friends" - and they have saved me through two deployments, kept me sane through two reintegrations, listened to me while we PCSed, and are encouraging me while I try to set up a business and change my career path. I've met some that I agree with politically, some that have political beliefs that I cannot fathom, and worked with both groups to get laws passed to help all milspouses. We are family, we fight, some of us will never willingly speak to each other again, but let something happen, and we pull together, we support each other through thick and thin. The civilian/military family divide - some hope that this division would be healed through more social media and the ease of connection, but I wonder if it doesn't keep us more isolated. We can stay in touch with each other so easily, we may not willingly reach out to non military families.
Blogging and other "social media" were just made for military spouses. I have "friends" in Monterey, Stuttgart, Yokosuka, Killeen, Fayetteville and it's as easy as checking the Blackberry to catch up with one of them. Recently my daughter in law had a friend with a question about moving to Japan, I reached out to my online friends and we were ready to help. Daily, on Facebook or on blogs, we see questions about something military, we see pain and the need for help from fellow milspouses, or from veterans, we find out which group needs more care packages, or find an old friend from years ago at another duty station. After an education program aimed at military spouses was arbitrarily and capriciously yanked away with no warning or explanation, Facebook pages sprang up and although we don't have the program back yet, we succeeded in waking up the DoD bureaucracy with letters from congressional offices, and an apology from the (now former) director of the program. The power of social media - in practice! Since many units' Family programs are exhausted from multiple deployments, we have started our own online support, after all, with online members all over the world, there usually is someone on line, no matter what time of day or night.. great chats happen at 2 am when the European time zone friends are awake, and the insomniac is on the couch with the laptop!
My military family - a pretty motley bunch - but they are MINE, and I'm proud as hell to say that I'm a member of a military family.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
a lousy lousy day
What am I going to do? Haven't got the foggiest notion right now. Wallow a little, then get on with it.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
McChrystal and Rolling Stone - what WAS he thinking?
The McChrystal/Rolling Stone article debacle.
From Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen: their statements . Admiral Mullen said it best
... I cannot excuse his lack of judgment with respect to the Rolling Stone article or a command climate he evidently permitted that was at best disrespectful of civilian authority.We do not have that luxury, those of us in uniform. We do not have the right, nor should we ever assume the prerogative, to cast doubt upon the ability or mock the motives of our civilian leaders, elected or appointed. We are and must remain a neutral instrument of the state, accountable to and respectful of those leaders no matter which party holds sway or which person holds a given office.I think it is vital for us to remember that if we lose their trust and confidence for any reason, it's time to go. The job we are called upon to do for the nation is too important, the lives we are sworn to protect too precious, to permit any doubt or uncertainty in that regard. General McChrystal did the right thing by offering to resign.
Since the country has been riveted to the coverage of the Rolling Stone article with General McChrystal, the military blogosphere and Facebook pages have been ablaze. I'm not going to spend much time with the silliness - the racial overtones in some posts was disturbing, disgusting, but not unexpected. The divide was the usual gap - those who support the current administration and those that think anything that comes out of the White House is suspect and scream "POTUS wants to wreck the military" or "he hates the military". I've seen ridiculous comments - that McChrystal should have removed POTUS was one that really stood out for me!
Those of us who have been in our sub world for a little longer realized that the disrespect and contempt shown for the civilian leadership of the country, the civilian "partners" that the general needed to work with, could only lead to the result we saw yesterday. The screeching of "freedom of speeeeeeeeeech" - may I just remind those folks of Article 88 of the UCMJ. As a friend said, Article 88, learn it, live it, make sure your subordinates do the same.
What I found so remarkable, personally, was the sheer lack of judgment, the utter foolishness of anyone allowing a reporter from Rolling Stone to hang out with them for weeks, listening to the (to us) usual testosterone slinging trash talk of men and women in uniform. Seriously, Rolling Stone??? If he's allowing anyone to sit around and see the frat brother antics, why not someone from one of the "friendlier" publications - Military Officer, or one of the military Times? They would have understood that this type of behaviour is often seen in that world and wouldn't have made much of it. But a publication that lives on scandal, that is notoriously unfriendly to the military - Really? One of the unspoken duties of the commanding general is to be an example to the rest of his command, and that example of a lack of respect, disdain and contempt openly expressed is not what a commanding general wants from his subordinates. Someone who said to me "oh it wasn't so bad" did have to admit that if she had openly shown this contempt for one of her superiors whilst in uniform, her career would have come to a halt in a matter of minutes. What you say in the privacy of your own home, with your friends, that's one thing, to say it in front of a member of the media - that's another.
The decision to put the other leg of the decision making chair, General Petraeus, in command, was the right one, in my opinion. He doesn't need to be brought up to speed, he's been steering the boat! Of course, that decision has caused some commenters to twist themselves into all sorts of knots, decrying the POTUS's decision to remove McChrystal but not able to criticize the replacement! Well - one did ask if this was a nefarious attempt to prevent General Petraeus running for President in 2012, which is so ridiculous it really did make me laugh.
Let's all wish the best to General Petraeus and his staff, their decisions are going to mean a great deal to those of us in the military community.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
FRG -[cue the scary music]
Alright - Everyone with a horror story about FRGs, right hand up. Everyone with a story about the great stuff that happened in an FRG , left hand up. Wow, lots of "touchdown" hands there, folks!
All of us, and oh boy, am I including myself in this, have the horror story about the awful leader, or the catty spouses, or the lies spread to the guys downrange, the stupid meetings with the dumb games, the lack of anything to do for those with/without kids… there are as many of these stories as there are military spouses. No, I'm not asking y'all to share those with us right now… we'll open a "get THIS one" page, ok?
BUT, there are as many of us who remember the good things from FRGs, great cookie baking/care package packing parties, with laughter and stories and a little vino maybe thrown in; or the chance meeting with someone who really needed to talk, or was there to listen; or the phone calls just checking on you during deployment [thanks, Mary]
So the latest incarnation of the uber rank conscious/rank pulling abusive FRG leader out of Fort Bragg has started this discussion, again. On Facebook, on various blogs – the questions are flying. What is the FRG for? Who should run it? Are FRSAs working out the way we were told they would? I'm not going to even try to answer these questions. I will say that, from what I've seen in both Guard and Active FRGs, it depends on the command. If Command cares, the FRG flourishes. If Command is just checking the box on the evaluation form, the FRG either becomes moribund or self destructs in a giant flurry of hurt feelings, tears, anger, recriminations and now – the news and Army Times.
Is this, maybe, the big scandal that will cause actual change to happen? Is airing our dirty laundry for all civilians to see as well, a wake up call for leadership? Is this what it takes to make the "powers that be" wake up and realize that FRGs, for all their great intentions, are being run by the volunteers who have gone through one deployment too many, funded by cupcakes sales to ourselves? Do we want either paid personnel, spouses of veterans who've "been there, done that", or to keep relying on the volunteers who are sometimes eager and willing to take on the challenge? For some units, would it be better to have a leadership group, not just one person on whom it all ends up falling, and should we get away from the "commander's spouse" exemplar.
I've got a lot of questions, but I will agree with Sue Hoppin; let's not forget that for all their faults, there have been great FRGs, great FRG leaders (yes, Mary, that's you) who care about the spouses and families that are part of the unit, and who work tirelessly for those families, within the bureaucracy that has overburdened them with rules, regs and requirements. If you are an FRG leader, a Key Volunteer, ombudsman, stand up, take a bow. We appreciate you! BUT – if you see that you are uncomfortably close to being the Col's wife in the Ft. Bragg story or Lenore in ArmyWives, step back, step aside. Let the FRG be lead by the person who wants to help, no matter his or her spouse's rank or leadership in the unit; not to enhance his or her own ego or "assist" the servicemember they are married to.
Right – there's my take on this latest kerfuffle – what do you think? Any solutions, suggestions?
Saturday, June 12, 2010
so - what's up?
Now, the new business - I'm sending out resumes to lawfirms all over the area. So far, no nibbles. I'm also setting up my new website - learning WordPress the hard way - trial and error. It's different, and sometimes so frustrating. I know what I want it to look like, but I haven't figured out how to yet! well.. I'll learn! I've signed up for various agencies - there's ELance and ODesk etc, and uploading, resumes and tweaking this, that, and t'other thing. I'm ambivalent about getting certified - are they just a money maker for the group/person who set up the certifications? - anyone out there want to give me their take on that? A friend who set up National Military Spouse Network has been a great source for me, she also told me that I should put Beta tester on my resume, I found a link that wasn't working properly and was able to help the designer figure out which link was broken. what do you think?
We also have a new critter at the house. We are fostering a cat from the shelter, she's been in the cages since January, and getting depressed. She's in quarantine, as we recommend, for at least a week, she's in the guest bathroom and starting to want to get out. Ms. M (her shelter name is Monique - which is so so not her) and JJcat have hissed at each other through the door, I am hoping they can co-exist in the house. Ms. M also needs to lose some weight, so as soon as we can let her out of the bathroom, she will need some intensive exercising - and less food. If the two cats can get along, she might stay - if not she will at least get a break from the cages, lose some weight and get back to being a happier cat.
Writing - I'm afraid I spent my time on Left Face last week, need to get with doing some writing that I might be able to get to get paid for. but we DID get linked to by Tom Ricks at Foreign Policy, which set off a new series we call "entitled?" my take is below, my co authors have been weighing in as well - go over and take a look.
One thing I have to say - when I go to work, I walk from the train station down to Pennsylvania Ave, through various gardens and across the Mall - what a walk! glorious, from the grandeur of the Capitol on one side and the Washington Monument on the other, to the Butterfly garden and the sculpture gardens. There's another benefit to working in DC - even though right now it's populated with thousands of tourists wandering about in the various stages of exhaustion and in the case of the littlest ones, crankiness! But when I walk to work in the morning, they are still sleeping in their hotels, and I only have to dodge the runners, and it's a lot more peaceful, I have time to enjoy the flowers and say hello to the gardeners.
Enjoy your weekend, Happy Birthday Army - I'll report after the Army Ball tonight. Trace Adkins - yeah... it'll be fun!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Entitled - or Quit yer Bitchin'
Oh, quit whining. What do you military families want anyway? You knew what you were getting into when you married him. Suck it up. MY wife can do this with no help, so why can't you. You shouldn't have married the guy if you didn't think you could take it. Why are you expecting so much. You are being so exclusionary. Don't be so aggressive about asking for/demanding something. There are those who "have greatest disdain" for the "special attention" being paid to anyone in the current military, especially the National Guard…
Just a few responses to posts on military family issues I've seen lately. Some were in response to the post concerning the family waiting for the flight home for their son's funeral – the comments were on Tom Ricks' blog which linked to LeftFace. Some were from Military Officer magazine we get from MOAA – a letter to the editor regarding counseling and understanding for children whose parent is deployed. What do many of these statements have in common? They are from members of the military – either retired or active duty. Not, interestingly, from their spouses!
During the MyCAA debacle, I read this from some civilians, "why were we expecting a free ride?" The country is in a depression, we should be grateful that our spouses have jobs. After all, we get free healthcare, we get free housing (now THAT one made me laugh out loud) and why is our spouse's pay tax free when they are deployed (well, maybe being in a war zone, getting mortared, living in filthy conditions is worth a couple bucks to the country that sent them there?). The "Free Ride" was a program set up by DoD, a promise to help military spouses with training in "portable careers". (that's another posting, and we've discussed this here)
We knew what we were getting into? When I married my husband quite a few years ago, I didn't expect back to back TDYs followed by a 22 month deployment, one year home and then another deployment! And how does anyone really know, until they have gone through a deployment – until they have gone through that level or worrying, that feeling of being on edge 24/7, that fear of a knock on the door…
What did I want to say to the servicemembers who said those things? Exclusionary? Oh please, sir, the last BBQ I went to, the Rangers stood over there bumping tabs, the ring knockers were all cloistered together over in another corner, the senior spouses clustered in the other. Ever heard the Fobbit trash talk, the "Seals are the ONLY warriors" etc.?? The military puts us into little slots – Officer, Enlisted, and there are still restrictions on fraternization, is that exclusionary too?
Yes, we DO think we are different, we are different! We are members of the One Percent who have any connection with the wars currently being fought. We try to stay close with our civilian friends and acquaintances, but they aren't comfortable with us anymore. They don't understand how we feel, and they don't want to hang out with us because we scare them, they don't want these wars shoved in their face by looking at us, making them uncomfortable. We get sick of having our concerns disregarded by our civilian sisters, having deployments of 6, 8, 12 months compared to weekend camping trips (when Bambi gets mortars, talk to me…) We are tired of hearing "if you need anything, call me" and when we do swallow our pride and ask for help, we hear nothing but excuses, or silence. How do you answer the questions they ask – "how do you DO it?" "has he killed anyone" "is he coming home for [pick a holiday]" "but he just got back, why does he have to go again". It's safer, it's easier to talk to our friends who are also military, for whom we don't have to translate the acronyms, who understand that we do not have much control over where/how we live or much of anything else.
The country waves flags at us, commanding officers tell us they are there for us, they tell us that we are the reason our spouses can serve, our spouses are told "we are there for your family, go deploy, we'll take care of them." But when we ask for the help we are told is there for us… we are told ; it'll be a couple months until you can talk to someone about your depression; child care – no sorry, all full up; job training – sorry, had to yank that without notice, sorry for putting you in debt again. The FRG? - oh no, you can't have a phone tree (opsec) you can't have a vFRG (opsec), we meet during the day… you work, oh well, can't have names, all the activities are during the week – for some of us, the FRG is a disaster, although I have heard of some that have been fantastic.
When MyCAA was being touted to enlisting service personnel or to those considering whether to re enlist, or not to resign their commission – see, here's something for your spouse too – and then arbitrarily yanked away, we quite rightly objected. If you are going to promise something, keep your promise! That's not being spoiled, that's not demanding, or saying we are entitled… that's expecting that a promise made will be honoured. Telling us not to give in to depression, to ask for help when we need it, and then telling us that after the few free appointments on the phone we can finagle from MilitaryOneSource or Give an Hour (a great group) that there aren't any counselors available, or if you are OCONUS, the counselor has so many PTS patients, he can't see any family members, that's another promise broken. Don't tell us to go get help, when TriCare won't cover it and the few counseling groups that will take TriCare are not accepting patients.
Those bitching about the little things, the PX not carrying something, the ones who wear their husband's rank embroidered on their bra straps – those have given us all a bad name. The spouses who hold the families together and keep it all going, should be allowed to expect the promises made to be kept. If they choose to feel safe, and happy, and secure with their military spouse friends – they shouldn't be told they are "exclusionary". It's called a comfort zone. Let us have that, which you are downrange, ok?
Friday, June 04, 2010
Reprehensible Conduct.
Today, on Facebook, I clicked on a link to this story. The story of a family, at the worst time of their life, witnessing the true callousness of the American traveling public. The story of the family of Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson, who had flown to the East Coast to welcome the body of their loved one at Dover. The story of the family who were trying to get home, to bury that 24 year old, a newly wed, who had been killed in Afghanistan. The story of the truly reprehensible conduct of a group of travelers, who sat in silence when asked to give up their seats so they could get home. The story of the ground crew that had to beg, with tears in their voices, for 3 more people to give up their seats so the 6 members of the family, standing in front of them all with their grief apparent, could get home.
I should, I suppose, be used to this by now. Eight years into two wars, with reports of "compassion fatigue", with comments to letters to the editor, or articles in magazines, that tell military families to just shut up, suck it up, quit whining, stop expecting everything for free, I should expect that the "others" won't do the right thing in that situation. After all, I just read a retired military officer in a respected military group publication, say just that!
But this. This horrified me, and I don't understand the people that could sit in silence and actually LOOK at the grieving family, who had to endure the stares and sliding sideways glances. HOW? HOW do Americans NOT stand up en masse and volunteer? The author, Colleen Getz, tried to excuse the other passengers, saying they were caught off guard. Off Guard? Do Americans need to be prepared to do the right thing? Are we so consumed with our own lives, so inured to the pain going on in front of us, that we just refuse to react to it?
I talked to my husband about it, and he gave me that look, and said "they don't WANT to know. They don't want to see it, they don't care anymore."
I guess the flag waving is over, the "support the troops" yellow ribbons on the backs of cars have faded into pale cream with unreadable faint letters, the flags on the houses have become tatty and shredded and been replaced with butterfly banners - at least for them. The them that could sit and stare at that family, stone faced, and refuse to give up their seats; the them that get angry when another funeral procession ties up traffic; the them that want to know why so much money is being spent on military health care, or get angry about subsidized child care. But we , the One Percenters, WE understand. We are tired too, but I know that each and every one of us would have given up our seats. Right? I sure hope I'm right.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell - cont'd
X posted from LeftFace
The DADT repeal dialogue continues, on both sides of the issue. A friend to many of us, Lily Burana, who wrote a wonderful book "I love a Man in Uniform" and who is a tireless advocate for military spouses, wrote an op ed in the LA Times. Lily brings it to "our" side of the military, to the spouses, the ones who host the lunches, who run the FRGs, who try to support each other during the deployments. A blogger she quotes in the piece, who quips that acceptance will be final when the domestic partners are welcomed by a bunch of "snobby officers' wives" may not be all wrong! Lily jokes about that timeworn attitude...
But we aren't entirely what this man suggests, blinkered domestic biddies clutching our pearls and our outmoded mannerisms, possessed of no greater largesse or intellectual sophistication than what we leech from our husbands: Inclusiveness? If you say so, dear.
We don't have to ask, and we will (one hopes) not tell, but in our little world, being gay isn't exactly a secret. We all know the "confirmed bachelor" the "haven't found the right guy/girl yet" who has a room mate, or close friend, that no one is allowed to acknowledge as being so much more than that. I, for one, cannot imagine not being allowed to acknowledge a person who is so integral to my life.
Lily also said something that rang - like a very clear bell - in my mind, while discussing the opposition from those affectionately called "The Pachyderms", the senior brass we revere for their past service, but whose opinions sometimes show their disconnect from the present day Army. (emphasis added)
Yet as much as I acknowledge their right to their position, I won't refrain from voicing my opposition. My conscience — as a wife, as a patriot, as a freedom-loving American — demands it.
I understand that the repeal is a top-down decision, but until the administration and the brass figure out how best to proceed, I will do what the good Lt. Gen. Mixon suggested and what the DOD requested: I will share my opinion — that the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" is less about what we military family members do or don't want than about what is right. And what is best, in the long run, for our nation's military.
As for me, LAW, I'll respect anyone's right to an opinion, even if I think its wrong, it's daft, it's not grounded in anything I recognize as fact; and yes, I'll be pretty dismissive of the "facts" as seen by those whom I personally feel are not really worried about facts, but have a deep seated, illogical (to me) prejudice for anyone who is not "the same". BUT I will NOT stop advocating for the repeal, I will NOT stop letting my voice be heard; because MY conscience demands it too.


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