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Let's start with the basics. Who are you?
Tell us (briefly) about you…
Jean Stringam counts her characters among her list of friends and solves plots during breakfast, lunch, and dinner; however, recently she has been impressed with how numbers describe life – and we're not talking just the bank balance.
The number five currently figures strongly in her life since she has recently published five books, has earned her living in five different careers, has lived in five countries, and has five sisters, five children, and five university degrees.
Perhaps a few lists would be helpful:
- Five novels published – for titles and descriptions, please go to her Home page at http://jeanstringam.com
- Five different careers – Professor of literature, piano teacher, actor (member of SAG), secretary, choir conductor/opera chorus pianist/church organist
- Five countries – Canada, France, China, England, United States (but she's only been a citizen of two)
- Five sisters – learned more than she thought possible
- Five children – learned more than she ever wanted to know (about love)
- Five degrees – Ph.D. University of Alberta, B.Ed. University of Calgary, M.A. & B.A. Brigham Young University, ARCT Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto.
…and a bit about what you've written…
Now that I'm retired, I no longer write academic essays and articles. My fiction for young adult and middle grade readers include the following:
Solstice Magic (A Calgary Stampede Adventure, #1)
The Hoarders (paperback & Nook e-Book)
Balance (paperback & Kindle e-Book)
How Not to Cry in Public: A Novel (paperback & Kindle e-Book)
The Wise Men: A Christmas Adventure (Kindle e-Book only)
Regrets Tree on Fire (for release in summer 2013; projected as paperback & Kindle e-Book)
…and what you're working on right now.
I'm looking for a good illustrator for a Early Reader series, for grades 3 and 4. Have five of the stories written and another ten sketched.
What are your earliest book-related memories?
I have written about this on my website under "About Jean Stringam." It's called "The Chicken Story"
What are your three favorite books?
It changes very rapidly depending on what I'm reading. Over time, however, I've tended to enjoy O.S. Card.
How many books to do you read at any given time? What are you reading now?
I'm reading Wool. I like to immerse myself in an author's world, so I rarely read more than one at a time. I write several of my own books at the same time, though.
Finish this sentence; when I curl up with a book, I ___
Defy the world to continue turning.
To re-read or not to re-read that is the question.
Always re-read what catches my interest
How likely are you to read a book that's been recommended to you?
Certain friends have impeccable taste and I take their suggestions. I listen carefully when anybody gives an opinion about a book because their reasoning patterns, or lack of them, interest me. Doesn't mean I rush right out and buy the book they've told me about.
How likely are you to recommend a book (that isn't yours)?
Very. That's what I've spent my professional life doing.
What do you look for in a good book?
An author who is wise, has poetry in his/her heart, and knows that a story has to have a resolution. If the author can't figure out what the characters learned or how they changed, I wish them well, but please stop writing and find another profession.
Why do you write?
I want my life to have made a difference.
If you couldn't be a writer, what would you be?
I've worn a lot of hats thus far in my life. None of them appeal to me long-term. I will write until I'm dead.
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
I read copiously, watch people intently, and love unreservedly.
What has writing taught you about yourself?
That an individual only sees a small slice of the truth.
How do the people in your life seem to view your writing career?
They're just about over trying to decide who's who in the characters, which is a relief. They're beginning to accept that my characters are not stolen from real life (except for the ones that actually are)!
Are there any stereotypes about writers that you don't think are true?
Tons of stereotypes. The biggest lie is that alcohol and drugs enhance creativity. They don't. It's a miracle that any talent leaks out of those people at all.
What do you see as the biggest challenge today for writers starting out?
The money. Always the money. Whether trad published or Indie, it's the money.
Have you made any writing mistakes that seem obvious in retrospect but weren't at the time?
Wrote a whole novel without knowing how to resolve the conflict. Wrote it a second time and still couldn't figure out the ending. That's 900 pages of wasted effort! Grr!! Hisss!
Is there a particular project you would love to be involved with?
Yes, but until things happen, I'm not sure it's a good idea to advertise hopes and maybes.
How do you deal with your fan base?
Sometimes I do author visits in schools. Sometimes fans write to me on my website, FaceBook, or GoodReads.
Finish this sentence; my fans would be surprised to know ___ about me.
That there really is a learnable technique for not crying in public, that I can do it (usually), and that I am still in the habit of carrying sunglasses with me everywhere just in case I can't.
Anything else we should know?
I write songs for my books, and for a lot of other occasions, too.


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Philippines: Typhoon Seniang slams into Mindoro and the Calamian Islands
Typhoon Seniang (international name: Utor), with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gustiness of up to 150 kph, caused heavy rains and disrupted power and phone lines in several areas including Occidental Mindoro, Romblon and Ormoc on Sunday. A state of calamity has been declared in Aklan, where P51-million worth of property was destroyed and 9 municipalities bore the brunt of the typhoon.
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Disaster response teams have been deployed to heavily affected areas to undertake rescue operations and to help families evacuate. According to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), more than 89,000 have already evacuated to safer ground, while 5,100 were stranded due to the terrible weather condition.
The Occidental Mindoro Red Cross chapter was the first to request the PNRC head office for the withdrawal of NFA rice for its affected constituents. The PNRC Operations Center is still awaiting reports from other chapters as it continues to monitor the situation round the clock.
Meanwhile, relief operations are still ongoing in areas ravaged by typhoon Reming, which affected at least 330,000 families particularly in the Bicol region. Earlier today a six-wheeler truck loaded with relief supplies left the NHQ for Albay, Legaspi. These supplies consist of 350 cartons of biscuits, 70 cartons of noodles, 446 bottles of water and 2,100 mosquito nets.
Thus far the international community has generously given donations for the relief assistance of the thousands of families badly affected by typhoon Reming. Several countries gave their pledges, namely, the US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, while the Red Cross National Societies of Netherlands and China have also made their respective contributions.
Typhoon Seniang is expected to be 800 kms west-northwest of Coron, Palawan by Tuesday evening.


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Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Ice is Terrible and other Random Thoughts
I hate the ice. We had freezing rain all last night, I slipped and fell down while going to my car.
Which reminds me of something I pondered while in Moscow ... why are so many stairs and sidewalks in Russia made of polished granite? I mean, after thousands of years, you would think that Russians would have come up with a smarter alternative.
Because, I do hear this rumor that it gets pretty cold in Russia.
After walking the winter streets of Moscow, I can understand why Russians make such wonderful figure skaters. Their sense of balance has to be extraordinary to manage the icy sidewalks of Moscow. No joke.
I should also add, that the polished granite stairs and walks are a pet peeve of Natasha, also. She also believes that our President should make Americans get out and walk more. He just said that we are addicted to oil and need to break our habit .. so maybe Bush and Congress should outlaw driving your petroleum-burning car to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or something. Ha. Ha.
Isn't it a little bit "me too" that Putin does a press conference on the same date as the US President's State of the Union address? Even though many Russians try to tell me that they don't think about or compare themselves to the US, it certainly seems that their politicians spend large amounts of time talking about and goading "the west" and US. Iran policy (blatantly cold-warish behavior on Russia's part), general talking about the superiority of Russian missles (blatant salesmenship in the wake of Iraq), and then timing a press conference for the same time as the US Presidents annual State of the Union address (blatant frontpage headline grabbing). Katja says she hadn't even heard that Bush was giving such a speech (she doesn't follow politics) but numerous news sources in Russia were discussing it and comparing it to Putin's press conference the next day.
I don't think that Putin's alternately bullying and then flirting press conference style would fly very well in the US. I'm sort of amazed that he can get away with it in Russia ... this is the behavior that women write songs about? A man who loses his cool when questioned about Russias defense of a massacre in Uzbekistan ... and implies it was all some plot by foreign states? Flirting and silly questions, coming from "all blondes"? I am also surprised that the reporters, even at the end of a long press conference, would ask such a silly question as to how Putin stays in shape. Like they don't know that already? Even I have read about Putins physical regimen ... I am sure that most Russians alternatively take pride in that or make jokes about it.
If you don't know the story of Andrei Sychev or aren't familiar with the system of Dedovshina (дедовщина) that occurs in the Russian Military, you should definitely read this blog entry and links including photos of a recent protest. Basically, as the Russian government requires military service and pays rather poorly ... the army operates on a system of seniority thuggery. Think of a perverse version of college fraternity 1st year hazing ... the kind of hazing and beatings that cause young men to kill themselves to escape it ... and you get the general idea.
It isn't a great thing and it makes me feel bad for Russian people that their leaders don't take this problem seriously. Maybe some general imagines it toughens up the soldiers. However, I can promise you it does nothing for the fighting morale of an army. Russia would be better off with a smaller army, that is paid better, and is comprised entirely of volunteers. I know this is what Putin says they are moving towards; sooner would be better.
I ordered a book on Katja's recommendation, The Golden Calf (Zolotoi Telenok) by Ilya Ilf and Evgeniy Petrov (translation by Richard Shupbach). Seems the movie was on television the other night and it got her thinking about this book, which she really enjoys and wished I could read. Maybe someday I will be able to read it in the original tongue. I'll report back when I am done with it in a couple of weeks.
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- Browler said...
You really, honestly think Putin planned his press conference to coincide with Bush's State of the Union address?
For whose benefit would this coincidence of events have been?
For the domestic audience? As you half-acknowledge, Russians couldn't care less about Bush's State of the Union address. (I'm British, and follow American politics, and frankly it doesn't even register to much for me, let alone the average Russian!)
As for the goading bit... well, of course they goad the West. Just like the West goads them. Or are the Russians simply supposed to concede that, shucks, those Westernes have outthunk us again, darnit! May as well just suck it up.
As for the rest: I totally agree about the ridiculous stairs into the Moscow (though not, I should add, the Petersburg) metro. Whatever were they thinking?
- W. Shedd said...
Yes ... as I think that Putin has only had something like 4 or 5 press conferences in eight years, and can schedule it at any time he wishes ... that it is not a coincidence he gave a 2-1/2 hour press conference the same day as the annually scheduled State of the Union Address.
Further, Putin's government has shown a real tendency to force itself on the front page of the news on a daily basis ... either by creating news or by pressuring the TV and newspapers in that country. It is also part of the chip that Russians carry on their shoulder, regarding the west.
I don't think Western Europe "goads" Russia half as much, as Russia behaves defensively and with the aforementioned "chip on the shoulder." Perceived insults are everywhere in the mind of the Russian government, or so it seems to me. I've often thought that if Bush came out with a statement that the sky is blue, that Putin would release a contrary statement saying that Russian scientists have determined it is actually a shade of azure.
It is funny that you don't care about the State of the Union address, as I was quite impressed with the number of Brits who were writing about it on the BBC's website. Seemed like Brits were talking about it more than Americans.
I try to stay away from politics on this blog ... so many other blogs love to talk about Russian and international politics ... but I do think it is horribly naive to think that Putin didn't schedule his press conference for the same date as the State of the Union address for a reason. Just too big a coincidence. And had Putin given it on another date, it would have made it much more likely that Bush's annual address might have been front page worthy, even in Russia ... on a slow news day.
- W. Shedd said...
One point regarding the timing of Putin's speech: I had thought the State of the Union address always (since 1934) falls on the 5th Tuesday of the year, which typically would make it the 1st Tuesday of February. But in fact, its scheduling is a bit more loose than that, falling usually on the 1st Tuesday in February, but only once 1934 on January 31st. The date for this years SOU speech was announced around December 12th. So it is possible that if Putin had scheduled this press conference before December 12th, that it was a coincidence. In either case, he scheduled it for a Tuesday within a week of the annual State of the Union address, which is held every year at approximately this date. Considering how rarely Putin has a press conference, its scheduling certainly invites comparison ... and I am sure he was aware of that.
- Konstantin said...
Hmm, I cheched it at kremlin.ru - Putin gave 22 press conferences just in 2005 and 19 press conferences only for Western journalists. Where did you get that 4 or 5 press conferences in eight years. Give me the link.
- Konstantin said...
Sorry, 19 press conferences only for Western journalists since 2001.
- W. Shedd said...
Itar-Tass says "ITAR-TASS, Russia - Jan 31, 2006 ... This is Putin's fifth big meeting with journalists. He held such a press conference for the first time in July 2001." This is quoted again at Regnum.ru at the following link: http://www.regnum.ru/english/582165.html
- W. Shedd said...
Perhaps someone writing these news articles is making the distinction between ... a Kremlin press conference, a Putin press conference, or a "big" Putin press conference. Unfortunately, I have not been following the time and date of every press conference by Putin ... and if the writings of ITAR-TASS or others misled me, than that is my mistake. However, they do say no press conferences before 2001 and this was only the "5th big meeting" since that time (roughly annual).
- W. Shedd said...
Found the original ITAR-TASS article:
"This is Putin's fifth big meeting with journalists. He held such a press conference for the first time in July 2001. After that, such conferences were being held annually. The latest one took place in the Kremlin in December 2004. At that time, journalists were able to communicate with the president for a period of three hours and three minute"
This was widely quoted and requoted on other English language news sites, including Russian newspapers in English.
- Konstantin said...
Ah! You meant ANNUAL Putin's press conferences when 800-1000 journalists gather. Does Bush's makes SOTU address more than once a year?
- W. Shedd said...
State of the Union is an annual event held at the same time each year. It is mandated in the US Constitution that the President annually give Congress a "State of the Union"; it is not required that it be a speech. Tradition has held that the President give a speech for over 200 years, however. It is held at approximately the same time each year.
Again, just the mere fact that Putin is giving an annual press conference seems rather "me too". The fact that he put it on the same date or time of year as the US State of the Union only adds to that.
Lastly, I don't say that annual Putins press conference is any different than another. I quoted ITAR-TASS. If you have a problem with it, take it up with what is supposedly a respected news agency. I still have my doubts that the other "press conferences" you cited are with Putin, or with a press secretary, or whatever.
I've shown my quoted sources, but you haven't done the same. As I pointed out, a Kremlin press conference may not involve Putin, just as a White House press conference often does not involve Bush. ITAR-TASS does not use the word "annual", they call it "big" (whatever that means). I quoted them accurately, if you have a problem with it, take it up with them.
- Konstantin said...


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I Believe Essay
Life, beauty, simplicity, all of these concepts are found in nature, and are in desperate need for rediscovering. Life in general was such a simple thing. Before humans, trees grew, changed colors, frosted, and regrew. Everything was a process with natural interruptions here and there. But in today's modern world, people, their lives, and their environments are anything but simple. I believe in everything nature encompasses, and I have a desire for all of these elements to be brought back into this world. Each aspect of life would be a delightful combination of respect and love for nature's beauty.
After spending seventeen years in the remote woods of Montana I have grown to love seasons, mornings, afternoons: everything each day has to offer. A simple walk with my dog involves flowing streams, wild rabbits, newborn spotted deer, and more green and yellow shades than an art room. Life could still be lived to its fullest if everyone slowed down, and took the second to smile and know how lucky they are to be alive. Nature is the most beautiful thing, and it deserves to be loved and cared for.
Nature. Simplicity. Before the age of mansions and computers, even the life of a human was relatively simple. People were just like any other animal, food, water, shelter, and friendship may be the only components needed to live successfully. But man's ability to grow and change and learn brought their race so far above any other animal. Today few people even worry about a cold winter or a shortage of fruit; it just means buying an extra coat or eating a few more vegetables. The advancements humans have made technologically are extremely impressive, but I feel these changes clutter the otherwise normal functions of life. Although going back to a world similar to cavemen is impossible, I believe if each family made an effort to simplify their lives ( owning less cars, having one television, eating dinner together nightly, and spending 'electronic-fee' time together ) everyone would be better-off.
Nature could be defined as the process of life forms evolving. This core process is a part of everything. Trees, animals, people, each form naturally changes and grows over time. A part of this process is death, but natural death isn't what fills today's newspapers and broadcasts. Killing, homicide, murder, many different names are put to the concept of one person ending the life of another purposely and often without any form of gain. Along with the advancements of man curses such as guns and bombs have developed. I truly feel if everyone first understood how nature intends life to form, change, and end on its own, then they could step out of crime and allow nature to determine the end of a life.
It seems ironic to have to work to make something simple, but finding a flowing and perfect way of life is part of nature. Daily man changes and grows further from yesterday's ways of life. And, although this change is inevitable, I feel that if everyone made a conscious effort this world could be saved from a technological takeover. I believe that each individual, (man, animal, tree, stream) everything should fulfill a natural, beautiful, and simple way of life. Taking a few steps back to realize how scary this fast paced change really is may help everyone calm down and recapture nature.
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The overall depth of work is impressive and being able to engage in conversations gives you a clearer understanding of their innnovations and unique points of view. Priceless.
Michelle TUCKERGroup Creative Director | HAVAS WW
I thought the imagery and artistry was thrilling, interesting, engaging... and I look forward to seeing more social creative, mobile, living brand content at the next ones.
Geoffrey FRANKELSVP Group Creative Director | EDELMAN
It was an eclectic range of work, everything from still to motion, personal to commercial, very eye-opening.
Amanda BUTTSVP Creative Director | HAVAS WW
Really good showcase - well worth taking some time out of the office to be exposed to great talents.
Lee REMIASGroup Creative Director | MCGARRYBOWEN
I got to see work that I don't necessarily see every day. Exciting!
Ashley ESSELMANNTalent Booker | KOHL'S
Great to see some familiar faces and new ones. There is something so invigorating about CONNECTIONS and finding new talent.
Kate MUELLERPhoto Producer | KOHLER
CONNECTIONS allows you to do 10 days of work in one delightful afternoon. As an Integrated Producer, I enjoyed looking at motion, digital and photography resources at the same conference and all under one roof. Very impressive.
Jennifer BYRNEArt Buyer | INTOUCH SOLUTIONS
Very inspiring.
Brad EUBANKSAssoc. Creative Director | TEAM UNILEVER
A lot of networking going on with awesome creatives.
Brenda CORTESProduction Manager | LEO BURNETT
CONNECTIONS was great as always, and the space at VIRGIN was great - warm and cozy!
Ken ZANESr. Producer | LEO BURNETT
We saw a lot of beautiful works and it was great connecting with people. We even found potential clients to work with on future projects!
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Totally digging this personalized alphabet print over at Shim and Sons etsy shop. But you better hurry because it is temporarily closing down at the beginning of September until March of 2009!
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Lark and Loon is back! Soft, stretchy cotton combined with commissioned art makes a fun statement any kid would love to wear. If I had a girl I would most definitely dress her in one of the adorable "drops" but since I don't, I'll stick with the short or long sleeve tees. My favorite being the Invincible, which fits my littlest guy's personality perfectly. If you are looking for a unique + fun design that stands out from the mainstream finds, then you have found it with Lark and Loon. I can't wait for the cooler weather to hit so I can outfit my guys in a couple of long sleeve tees!
Win it!Feeling lucky? Enter to win a tank or cap sleeve drop for your little girl or a short sleeve tee for the little man in your life.Please leave one comment, along with your name and an answer to the question, "what design would you choose?".You have 48 hours to contact me to collect your prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. To simplify it more, leave your email and I can contact you that way.Sorry, no international shipping at this time.*contest expires Thursday August 14th at midnight (CST)*one random winner will be announced Friday, August 15th.
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Would love to have this pretty little print framed in my house. It's fun + carefree. I like it.
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Really love this! But unfortunately it is a bit out of my price range.
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When I came across Kate Grenier Designs I knew I had to feature her on My Favorite Things. Her collection became her inspiration, which eventually became her product.
"with no particular end use in mind, i've been collecting 'junque,'
curios, symbols & quotations for years. blending handcraft techniques & recycling,
i explore ways for art to become useful & for useful objects to become art."
My absolute favorite goody from her shop has to be her bottle cap magnet sets that are theme packaged. She has over 50 six-pack themes to choose from, making it a difficult decision to select your most favorite. Also included in her product line are hammered aluminum clocks, mirrors, tables and jewelry boxes. Her work can be found in over 200 galleries and boutiques across the world.
Today we are giving away two six-pack "beach" magnet six-packs. That's right, TWO. There will be two lucky winners! So if you want to have a chance to win, just follow the giveaway rules below and keep your fingers crossed! My favorite is the chocolate, what's yours?
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I *heart* this darling little print from swallowfield's etsy shop. Now all I need is a little girls room to hang it up in!
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I want this print by binthe. Although I have no idea where I would put it. I seem to have a lot of "favorite" kid art. Maybe I will have to figure out a way to incorporate it when I move my boys into the same room.
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I have a thing for owls. And if you ever visit my house you will find an owl here or there amidst my decor. I just had my lovely and talented friend Lindsay produce an original piece for me to display in my bedroom. Most of her work is done digitally but I really really wanted something done by her very own hands. I love it Lindsay. The owls are quite at home perched upon my dresser.
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Fresh, unique, inspiring; KLTworks encompasses all that and more. Kristin Loffer Theiss is the KLT behind KLTworks. After years of working for various non-profit organizations and teaching night classes Kristin soon realized her creativity had vanished. After a little debating and a boost of encouragement, Kristin's artist within exploded and a fabulous collection of work was born. From prints, to onesies, to notecards and incredibly huggable plush characters, Kristin dabbles in a bit of everything and doesn't limit herself to anything.
KLTworks offers something for everyone. The onesies look oh-so-sweet and her mobiles add a handmade touch to any modern nursery. The prints are vibrant and full of color and would look fantastic decorating a wall of a nursery or play room.
I am a wee bit jealous of this giveaway because I want to keep the goodies for myself. Kristin has been gracious in donating the adorable "Ollie" print and a darling bib. Durable, yet fashionable, the bib has a silkscreened nest on the front. An exciting combination I am sure everyone would love to take home. Just follow the rules below for your chance to win.
Giveaway Rules:*enter a comment on this post [including your name + email address + blog address]*please enter only once*will ship internationally*contest expires Monday, March 10 at midnight (CST)*one random winner will be announced Monday, March 17*the winner has 48 hours to claim his/her prize or a new winner will be chosen
{to answer a reoccurring question, your email address and blog address do NOT have to be in the body of your comment since there are slots are designated for that. thanks!}
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SarahJaneStudios is back!! That's right, you have a second chance to take home some of her beautiful, vintage artwork. If you missed her first giveaway, let me give you a little recap about just how lovely her drawings are.
Sarah captures childhood. Her pictures come alive and tell a story all there own. Just the perfect piece to adorn a nursery or play room wall. Her pictures bring to mind my childhood and make me long for the carefree days of skipping and playing.
"In my images, I try to create a very simple story...but one that can be
easily imagined differently by the viewer. I keep my illustrations
simple, so that the rest can be imagined. My art is very innoncent and
naive, just like a child's mind."
If you love her art work as much as I do, you definitely do not want to miss out. The winner will receive a $40 gift certificate to redeem at Sarah's darling etsy store. All you have to do is follow my favorite things simple giveaway rules.
Giveaway Rules:*enter a comment on this post [including your name + email address + blog address]*please enter only once*currently
we cannot ship internationally [maybe you have a good friend with a
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The Truth
U.S. Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte provided the Rio Olympics with an ongoing drama of lies and deceit that went on for days. His first story was that he and some of his teammates where held up at gunpoint during a night on the town. As we now know, that wasn't true. But somehow celebrity interviewer Billy Bush still couldn't get his arms around what was fact or fiction. Yes, Lochte first told his harrowing story to Billy, but that story changed with the help of eyewitnesses and security camera video. Once the truth was known, it appears Billy still didn't quite get the message. This exchange with the Today Show's Al Roker shows why its difficult sometimes for some members of the media to back away from a view where facts don't match reality. By the end of this clip, Bush seems to have come to his senses. Thanks to Al Roker for being the voice of reason.


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- mamadingdong
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: May 2018
So I have an 8 year old nephew that I ADORE. He's the cutest sweetest boy most of the time.
I recently ordered him one of those fancy razor skateboards for his birthday. I knew it was delivered yesterday and around 9pm I decided to call since I hand heard from him. He got on the phone and said "I got the present. Thank you. I don't really like skateboards so I am going to return it and get something else."
He didn't try it out. He had no enthusiam or even a tiny amount of appreciation. I understand if he didn't love it, but he really seemed disappointed in the gift than grateful that I thought of him.
We got off the phone and I didn't speak with my sister but I'm really kind of annoyed. I don't think this is the appropriate way for a child to respond to receiving a gift.
What would you do as a parent in this situation? I was surprised that my sister didn't talk to him about being gracious an appreciative.


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Youth Empowered Solutions (YES!) is centered on the comprehensive YES! Youth Empowerment Model (© 2011 Youth Empowered Solutions). The Model is a three-pronged approach that effectively engages young people in work that challenges them to develop skills, gain critical awareness, and participate in opportunities that are necessary for creating community change.
Skill Development:
The process of strengthening the skills of youth so that they know how to effectively make decisions, positively interact with their peers, and act as community advocates.
Critical Awareness:
The process of providing youth with the information and resources necessary for analyzing issues that affect their lives and environments as well as strategize on ways to act as change agents in their communities.
The process of providing youth with platforms for decision-making and encouraging their active participation in creating community change.
Click here to read YES!'s comprehensive definition of youth empowerment.
Youth Empowerment: The Theory and Its Implementation
At YES! we know that empowered youth, working in partnership with adults, have great power to create lasting, positive change in their communities. Written and researched by YES! staff Jeanne Dairaghi, Bronwyn Lucas and Parrish Ravelli, and consultant Meredith Ledford, this paper was developed to address a need for evidence-based research on youth empowerment, and to show how the theory of youth empowerment can be translated into practice.
Download the Executive Summary of this paper.


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Goldman Sachs on Friday advised its investors that Appleis stock "should remain in neutral," but the companyis "business is very healthy." In the report, a copy of which was obtained by The Mac Observer, analysts David C. Bailey, Laura Conigliaro and Min Park write: "We had an update with AAPL management and, while there was no breaking financial news, our meeting reaffirmed a number of our own checks and conclusions."
Specifically, the three see Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger" as "a meaningful incremental contributor" in the current quarter and note that there are "numerous second half opportunities on both the iPod and iMac sides." Their model for the current quarter sees a gross margin decline driven by "a higher mix of K-12 education sales, a full quarter of iPod price reductions and recent iMac price cuts." Tiger, which shipped earlier than the analysts originally expected, will offset that decline, leading to an extra US$0.03 earnings when Apple reports its financial results in July.
On the iPod front, Mr. Bailey, Ms. Conigliaro and Ms. Park think that Appleis current strategy "leaves room for newer models in addition to further penetration of current markets. Our sense is that Apple still has plenty of running room to innovate its way into newer adjacent iPod markets and further penetration of existing ones despite its current 65% market share of hard drive-based mp3 market and 43% share of flash-based players. The most immediate of these is probably the Motorola phone with iTunes and further integration of iPods into car stereos."
Regarding a possible video iPod, which Apple has said itis not interested in producing, Goldmanis analysts note: "Some of our own checks at the supply chain level suggest more interest."
Like other analysts, the trio believes that with "Mac share still coming up from depressed levels and comparisons easy through September, Apple should continue to gain share." They note that the company has now reached 2.3% of the overall market. Each additional 1% of market share is worth approximately $2 billion annually, they estimate.
Finally, Mr. Bailey, Ms. Conigliaro and Ms. Park agree with the company that it should stay with its current ownership strategy in its online iTunes Music Store, "although Apple wouldnit dismiss subscriptions if the market moved that way." They point to iTunesi 70% share of that market as proof "that consumers still want to buy, not rent, music. Apple seems convinced that Yahoois current subscription pricing is artificially low and will move higher over time."
In light trading ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, Appleis stock ended Friday down .27% to $40.63. The companyis shares dipped in recent weeks as Yahoois entry in the online music business worried investors that Appleis iPod/iTunes dominance would end, but it jumped this week when news broke of a potential partnership between Apple and Intel. Some believe that the Mac OS running on Intel chips would result in cheaper Apple computers, but there could be other reasons for such a working relationship. The Mac Observer is working on an article that covers one such possibility.
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Colia Clark, Green Party candidate for US Senate in New York, spoke at an NRC meeting about the Indian Point nuclear reactor.
Month: May 2012
Roseanne Barr Interview on AlterNet
Joshua Holland interviews Roseanne Barr on AlterNet. Read it all there, here is an excerpt:
JH: Roseanne, whenever I talk to Green Party members I hear that we just have to overcome our fear. Jill Stein said that during our interview. I guess the idea is that if progressives — or whatever you want to call us — voted for the candidates who best reflected their positions they'd vote Green.
One thing that strikes me about this is the idea of lesser-evils. What's wrong with the idea of voting for the lesser of two evils if the alternative is electing the eviler of two evils? When I look at what the GOP is doing in terms of domestic policy, from the Ryan budget, to all of these insane anti-woman laws, to voter disenfranchisement, and harsh anti-immigration legislation. Should one not be frightened of Mitt Romney appointing a couple more right wing justices to the Supreme Court?
RB: What we should all be afraid of is that both the Democrats and the Republicans went for the same guy, so let's not BS ourselves. Let's put the blame on both parties and everybody in this government. They both work for the elite bankers of the Federal Reserve. They do not work for the American people. That is a sad fact. You are indeed voting for the lesser of two evils because you're voting for the exact same party. The money party which has two faces – we should throw the bums out.
Obama is not a populist and he never was. He's masquerading as one. Obama is Wall Street's favorite candidate, and make no mistake: they're going to yank everybody and work everybody so that we think there's a real chance Romney is going to win, and he isn't. Nobody is going to vote for Romney. This is just all theater, and at the end Obama will win by a landslide — unless I win which would be fantastic for this country. It's all just a charade. They all work for the same guys.
Obama signed the NDAA [National Defense Authorization Act]. He doesn't want to get rid of DOMA [Defense of Marriage Act]. He says gay rights are a state's rights issue. His healthcare program is Romneycare, so what's the difference? I'll tell you what the difference is. Obama is the hand-picked person from his masters at Wall Street whose job and task is to tell the American people that their jobs and money are not ever going to come back. The American people will be pacified hearing that from a face that looks like Obama far more than a face that looks like Romney. It is all a scam from top to bottom.
Jill Stein on CNN (Video)
Jill Stein appeared on CNN on Sunday:
Stein & Barr Enter Final Stretch of Primary Campaign
After winning nine of ten Delegates in Delaware and Maryland on May 12, Jill Stein picked up 30.5 Delegates last weekend out of 42 available, from six states. The other 11.5 went to Roseanne Barr.
Our unofficial Delegate count now shows Jill Stein has secured 138 Delegates out of the 185 that have been determined, 74.5%. Roseanne Barr has been increasing her numbers, and currently has secured 32 Delegates, for 17%. Kent Mesplay has 6.5 Delegates, Harley Mikkelson 1.5 Delegates, and there are 7 uncommitted Delegates.
The breakdown from the weekend of May 19:
- Hawaii – 2 delegates for Stein, 2 delegates for Barr (THIS IS A CORRECTION, PREVIOUSLY STATED 4 DELEGATES FOR STEIN – RKH)
- Minnesota – 4 delegates for Stein, 3 delegates for Barr
- Mississippi – 4 delegates for Stein
- New York – 14 delegates for Stein, 2 delegates for Barr
- Pennsylvania – 4 delegates for Stein, 3 delegates for Barr
- Tennessee – 2.5 delegates for Stein, 1.5 delegates for Barr
Given that Jill Stein has a 100 delegate lead in a contest that has a maximum of 400 delegates, is she now the presumptive nominee? That would depend on who you ask. On the one hand, there are a number of states and territories that have been assigned delegates that have no active Green Party chapters, and will likely not be sending Delegates. I would include in this list Alaska, Idaho, South Dakota, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Marianas, and the US Virgin Islands – for 24 total. There are another group of states that are wild cards – we know there are Greens there, but we can't find any indication of when and how they will select their delegates. Those states hold an additional 48 Delegates that may not be allocated. If those states and territories fail to allocate Delegates, then the total number may drop to as low as 330. However, there could be surprises, there is word out that a Green Party will be meeting in North Dakota soon, a state that has been difficult to organize in the past.
There are four tests coming up for both Jill Stein and Roseanne Barr.
First, this coming weekend we may hear delegate results from Iowa (4), Florida (8), North Carolina (4), and Washington (4).
Second, Michigan's state convention is June 2-3. Michigan has 16 Delegates, one of the five largest delegations. Also meeting that weekend is Georgia (4 delegates).
Third is California, which not only has the largest delegation size (65), but has a state run primary on June 5. Roseanne Barr has been on CNN asking voters to change registration to vote for her, and may very well give Jill Stein a run for her money. 65 Delegates could be a "game changer".
Fourth, the great state of Texas holds their state convention on June 9-10, possibly the last state to determine their delegates before the July 15th Presidential Convention. Texas has 12 Delegates.
So on one hand, based on a realist perspective on the total possible number of delegates, Jill Stein may only need to secure a few dozen more to get the nomination. But on the other hand, there are 117 Delegates that will be determined over the next four weeks, and Greens can be an unpredictable lot.
Green Party Stands With CTU
In advance of the Chicago Teachers Union rally downtown on Wednesday, May 23, the Illinois Green Party has issued the following statement:
The Illinois Green Party is proud to stand in support of the Chicago Teachers Union. The CTU is on the front line of bipartisan attacks against the public sector. The committed teachers in the City of Chicago deserve widespread support, not just in Chicago but across Illinois, for refusing to back down in the face of this unprecedented campaign to destroy public sector unions.
What group of people worked their way through college and took on a career track dedicated to educating and uplifting America's youth? It's not business leaders or politicians. It's teachers. Teachers are the ones who know best how schools can be better serving our children. They are hard-working, highly-educated professionals who deserve to be treated as such. The people who attack them, of course, know this. They feign contempt because they are upset that they cannot make money by busting unions, depressing wages, and generally treating children like exploitable commodities.
The war against teachers and other public sector employees is not new, and it is hardly limited to Illinois. The shameful actions of Scott Walker in Wisconsin have helped bring these attacks against the public sector to the front page across the country. But in Wisconsin, as in other places, the attacks have been portrayed as merely the actions of right-wing anti-government extremists. Those of us in Illinois know better. Here it is Democrats, the supposed champions of labor, who are leading the attacks.
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San Fernando Valley Green Candidate Mike Powelson Thrown Out Of Debate
Further Reading, including Editor of the School Newspaper Bashing the Cal State Northridge Greens and follow up by Green members on campus: http://sundial.csun.edu/2012/05/creating-change-requires-both-your-voice-and-your-actions/
Complete Debate Video with Greens using the "Occupy-Like" Tactics MIC Check: http://www.csunas.org/csunas/watch-the-congressional-debate-2/
Right-wing Moderator calling for the "assassination" of a Green by saying to Green Party member Michael Mccue "Shoot Him In The Heart" after MIC Check. http://studiocity.patch.com/blog_posts/shoot-him-in-the-heart?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001
Green Party congressional candidate Michael Powelson was excluded from a congressional candidates debate on the Cal State Northridge (CSUN) campus on April 30. Cal State Northridge is attended by 35,000 students.
Despite pleas by students and community members, the CSUN External Affairs Committee of the Associated Students – which hosted the event – issued a statement that it excluded Powelson because "The Committee felt that an over abundance of candidates took away from the substance and quality of the discussion."
Protestors arrived at the Valley Arts Performing Center on the CSUN campus an hour and a half before the debate and according to The Daily Sundail, set the tone of the debate early on. "Angered by the exclusion of third-party candidate and former CSUN professor Michael Powelson, audience members began heckling the candidates and moderators within the first five minutes of the event, resulting in the removal of two audience members, one of which was Powelson himself, and the threat to remove a third." Featured in the debate were two Democrats and two Republicans.
Speaking at the protest preceding the debate, Powelson said "there is no downside to including someone such as myself. In a democracy you allow all voices to be expressed. If you don't allow them to be expressed, they don't go away they just get pushed underground."
Cal State Northridge Professor Running for Congress Against Howard Berman, Brad Sherman
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/powelsonforcongress
WEBSITE: michaelpowelsonforcongress.org
The San Fernando Valley Green Party endorses Mike Powelson for the June 5, 2012 Primary Election for the 30th Congressional District. Powelson will run against Democratic incumbents Rep. Brad Sherman and Rep. Howard Berman as well as Republican candidates Mark Reed and Susan Shelly.
Mike Powelson's Background and Platform for Congress
A former laborer and carpenter, Mike Powelson has a Ph.D. in history from Columbia University and has taught at L.A. Valley College, Cal State Northridge, and Cal State Channel Islands. Mike is a native of Los Angeles, attended Grant High School, and has deep ties to the San Fernando Valley. Mike has worked throughout the Los Angeles area, from boxing clothes in downtown Los Angeles to construction labor in the Santa Clarita Valley. Mike speaks English and Spanish and has traveled to India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, and throughout Latin America. He is a strong advocate of immigrant rights for the people in his district. Powelson has also lived and worked in New York, Florida, Wisconsin, and Louisiana. In 2002-2003 he taught at Omsk State University in Russia, an experience that provided him, along with his knowledge of Latin America, with an international perspective that is crucial for a national office holder.
Roseanne Barr on CNN (Video)
Roseanne Barr, seeking the Green Party nomination for President, appeared on CNN over the weekend. In her interview she encourages California voters to register Green and vote for her in the Green Party primary in June, and describes how the Green Party is the Party of solutions, small & efficient government, and starting over the right way.
Georgia Greens Back Cynthia McKinney for Congress
Following weeks of rumors and media reports about her intentions, Stone Mountain, Georgia resident Cynthia McKinney, a six term member of the U.S. Congress and the 2008 Green Party nominee for President of the United States has filed an FEC-1 "Statement of Organization". In this filing she declares her intention to seek the nomination of the Georgia Green Party for Congress of the United States.
"Greens welcome Ms. McKinney's entry into the race," said Adam Shapiro, chair of the Georgia Green Party. "We hope we can work together to restore to the Fourth Congressional District leadership committed to expeditiously ending this nation's illegal and immoral wars."
The Georgia Green Party will convene its Nominating Convention on Saturday June 2nd, 2012, from 10am till 4pm at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Public Library; 5234 LaVista Road; Tucker, GA 30084. This Convention is expected to consider endorsing former state party cochair Denice Traina in her bid for election to the nonpartisan Augusta-Richmond County commission. In addition, the Party anticipates considering the nominations of both Ms. McKinney in her bid for Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and Kwabena Nkromo who has announced his intention to seek the Party's nomination for the State Assembly in District #57.
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Jill Stein in Chicago to Occupy NATO/G8 Summit
From Jill Stein for President:
This is your call to action: The leaders of most of the world's most powerful nations are meeting in Chicago. Their vision is of a world dependent on fossil fuels, a global labor market based on low wages and high unemployment, and a global political system that uses war to maintain order.
Our vision is entirely different. We know we can win the peaceful, just, green future we all deserve.
Join Dr. Stein, Michelle Shocked, and friends on the weekend of Friday, May 18 through the 20th as we march, rally, petition and celebrate the world we intend to win. Join the Green Surge as we make the green movement a visible presence in the streets, and as we signatures to put the Illinois Green Party back on the ballot.
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My talk focused on Journalism and Social Media (and yes, I grab my hair a lot when I'm nervous and I say "uh").
Here are the slides. I'll post the transcript later because I know nobody understands a word I say.
Here's the transcript:
The newspaper business model is dead.
And you have killed it.
I said this not because I'm a masochist. But because it is true.
And I say this not with morbidity, but with excitement.
We used to have 'readers': People who, after we decided what was news, would come to us, read our stories and maybe later write a letter to the editor that we would later decide whether if we wanted to publish or not.
The conversation was driven by us (or at least we would tell that to ourselves).
And so the agenda was set by us.
But when this thing called the Internet came around and the readers began writing and taking photos and the viewers picked up their cameras and phones and posted them in their blogs and social networks, the newspapers' model was broken.
Newspapers realized that their consumers have become their competitors. And newspapers panicked.
This was awesome.
It was awesome because it meant newspapers have finally seen the writing on the wall.
Newspapers had to transform and evolve in order to survive.
It is in that context that we have tried to reinvent ourselves.
But we could not have done it without you. Because this change represented a humble realization:
We can't be everyone.
We can't cover everything.
But you are.
And you can.
So, humbled, we came to you, and we asked for your help.
Not as consumers, or as viewers, or as readers, or even users. But as partners.
We are all members of this community, we all contribute to this community.
So why can't we work together?
I have to be clear. This does not mean outsourcing our job to you. Partnering means listening, collaborating, and mutually benefiting from an open and transparent process.
But OK, that's a lot of nice and fancy theory. But at this moment you are probably asking: OK, buddy? But what have you done at the Daily Freeman?
And my reply, is to show you, some of the things that you, and we, as a community, have done.
For instance, when of the Daily Freeman's reporters, Patricia Doxsey, we live-tweeting a murder trial, we not only opened a window into our writing process, but also invited you to comment, to post questions, to challenge our reporting.
And you did.
Sometimes you corrected us. Sometimes you asked for clarification. Sometimes you offered clarification about posts that we or others had posted.
The experience became more informative because of this collaborative process.
In another instance, one of the Daily Freeman reporters, Paul Kirby, held a livestream forum with the mayor of this city in which the questions were asked live by the reporter, and by you.
Most recently we held two debates with all the candidates for mayor of the city of Kingston and the questions, once again, were asked by you in advance and while the livestream was taking place.
We have partnered with area bloggers to increase their visibility in our community. And the roster is growing and expanding. They cover everything from politics to dogs, food, film, photography, theater, sports, business, mental health, and, yes, even social media.
We have partnered with a venue here in Kingston, Stella May, to bring you livestreams of benefit concerts and events, so you can enjoy them and participate even if you can't be there physically.
We have cultivated our Twitter and Facebook presence, not to push links, although we do some of that, but to hear from you, to have a conversation.
Now let me step back a little bit, and admit this: We are not perfect. As a matter of fact, we have no idea what we are doing.
First of all,
I personally sit on a desk most of the day and monitor and participate in the conversation online while doing pages, writing and creating web features. But that hardly constitutes shoe-leather journalism.
Fortunately for all of us, we do have real journalists in our staff who do the heavy lifting with old school practices and new media readiness.
When I have gone out to do some livestreaming and such, I have messed up.
Big time.
Numerous times.
And guess what? I'm probably going to do it again. Because we're learning as we find new ways to tell stories.
Some of the story-telling tools that we are now using, like Storify, a social media curation tool, are no more than a year old.
We have told stories with
Ustream, Scribd, CoverItLive, Google Maps, docs, forms, spreadsheets, ManyEyes, Photaf, Photosynth , Timetoast, Dipit, Batchgeo, and of course, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Myspace, Formspring. The list goes on.
But we haven't used these tools because they're cool. And, believe me, they are.
We have used them to bring you the context that you rightly have demanded from us.
On a personal note, I was chosen last year by the Journal Register Company, the parent company of the Freeman, as a member of the Idelab, a selected group of people that received tools, time and money to experiment for 10 hours a week in order to improve our journalism.
Most recenetly, the company's CEO, John Paton, released the company's rules for social media. And I think they deserve much consideration.
These rules have had great impact in our mission. These 'rules' have given us the freedom to be unafraid and creative and, yes, to fail on occasion.
Unbound by an invisible duty to serve the newspaper god of a dead tree, we are finally free to do what we signed up to do:
Journalism. True and new journalism.
That means that the standards for excellence still apply. Report the fact, Be fair, etc.
But we also listen. And we are part of and take part on the conversation, via text or email or tweet or post or story or any other media.
Bottom line is the medium doesn't matter.
The journalism does.
And crappy journalism is crappy journalism in a newspaper or a phone or an iPad.
So we have refocused our mission and our journalism. And social media is a big, integral part of that.
Has it worked? So far, many indicators point to this.
Our web traffic and presence has skyrocketed and I've heard from many members of this community that our credibility and scope of coverage has improved. Because we are not just in the community, we are OF the community.
And the simple answer is I don't know.
And I couldn't be more excited about that.
Thank you very much.
BONUS! An earthquake pays a visit to the conference:


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2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS: Dealer Service and TSBs
January 12, 2010
We stopped by Santa Monica Chevrolet for a laundry list of items on our 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. On the agenda:
- oil and filter change
- intermittent airbag warning
- center instrument cluster inop
- loose rear spoiler (TSB)
- reprogram HVAC system to prevent evaporator from freezing (TSB)
- inspect engine harness position (TSB)
Oil and filter were changed per the maintenance schedule. Nothing of note here. The airbag warning light was not illuminated at the time of our visit, nor was there a stored error code of the incident. We'll consider it fixed for now. Removal of the instrument cluster revealed a wiring issue (open circuit 2840 red/white wire) as the cause of the problem. Gauges now operate properly. All TSB items, including our loose spoiler, were also addressed.
So now we're back on the road. Here's hoping the Camaro remains bulletproof from this point forward.
Total Cost: $37.61
Days out of Service: None
Mike Schmidt, Vehicle Testing Manager @ 10,224 miles


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Innovative nurse-led projects to improve the health of male patients.
The Men's Health Forum states that
On average, more than one in five men is still dying between the ages 16 and 65, and more than two in five before the age of 75 – with death rates amongst men in the poorest areas of the country being even worse.
Key areas of concern are heart disease, obesity, cancer, suicide, diabetes and poor lifestyle choices (Men's Health manifesto 2014).
In response to these concerns, the QNI is running a year long programme to support eleven local nurse-led projects that aim to improve the health of men. The projects all take place in community settings and address physical or mental health, or a combination of the two.
The eleven projects – listed in the download below – commenced in March 2017 and will run for 12 months. Outcomes will be reported when the projects are complete.
Funding for this programme has generously been provided by the Burdett Trust for Nursing.


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Jeroen Booij's Compendium of Mini Oddities
Booij's 'Maximum Mini' collects in 500 photos on 128 pages a masterful group of Mini based cars; from coachbuilt one-offs to production based racers, to simple fiberglass rebodies. Some of these are absolutely remarkable looking little machines.
I particularly like the Deep Sanderson 301, a GT bodied little beast that competed at the '63 LeMans. It's a terribly beautiful little racer, but sadly its race record failed to live up to the promise of her bodywork. She DNFed at LeMans—and every other major sportscar race the team entered. But that doesn't take away from the sheer beauty of the thing.
Several years back at the Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival, I spotted a curious little rebodied Mini racer, the Unipower GT and was immediately drawn to it's lines and proportions that, from a distance, made it see a much bigger and meaner machine than it's Mini bones would suggest. One of 75 built, the little yellow machine was as much a pleasure to the ears as the eyes. The Unipower faired slightly better in the world of sportscar racing, with a career best of a 14th at the Trophée des Ardennes Spa 500km. Unipower GTs were entered in a number of major races (Sebring, Targa Florio, LeMans), but either crashed out early or failed to make the race distance. I'm not sure if Jeroen covers the Unipower in his book, but it's hard to believe it wouldn't be in there—this truly seems to be the final authority on Mini specials. Actually, that little yellow number in the lower-right on the cover looks like a Unipower, so I think that answers that question.
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Thanks to Matthew for the link!
via CNN.
The US military has dropped an enormous bomb in Afghanistan according to four US military officials with direct knowledge of the mission.What kind of target did they find where a MOAB was the answer?
A GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb — nicknamed the "Mother of All Bombs" (MOAB) — was dropped in at 7 p.m. local time Thursday, sources said.
This is the first time a MOAB has been used in the battlefield, according to the US officials.
Military sources said the target was ISIS tunnels and personnel in the Achin district of the Nangarhar province. The military is currently assessing the damage.
This munition was developed during the Iraq War but was never used in the battlefield.


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DeviOomaki | 9
That's for sure.. Why'd he have to go?
Clearly you have never seen End of Time then.
SMHsohard | 22
I watched Dr. Who faithfully during the Tom Baker years, then it was a once in awhile thing after I graduated college. Been getting back into it recently, as my daughter watches it. Last night's episode had good moments, but the end was a bit anti-climactic. Anytime there's a new Doctor, there's a period of adjustment. Personally, I don't think the writing is as strong as it was in the '70s, but then I'm from another generation of Whovians.
Shady_Soldier | 3
It killed me when little Amy came along and then adult Amy came and said Raggedy man goodnight
FezzesAreCool | 18
Raggedy Man, goodnight.
SherlockWHolmes | 12
It's gonnna be okay, because I cried like a baby... but in time it'll be alright.
deathstroke990 | 22
having Amy Pond come back was beautiful
Kuro_Kamen | 12
@36 you're from the original doctors, not our dramatic ones.
Bcfrmkc816 | 17
Have to agree with ya there on that. It was still an awesome show. Man it was good looking forward to see it again
bethluvsyou | 15
I cried the most when he dropped his bowtie on the floor! *oh the feels* :'(
CelticSkye | 13
I cried like a baby!!! I want my Matt Smith back!!!
XDsmileyDX_fml | 24
This isn't Funny Pics, stop trying to role play.
doodlecloud | 26
I'm actually quite excited for Capaldi. I loved Smith but he's been doing it for ages now, definitely time for someone else to take control. Last episode was a bit self-indulgent rather than monsters and running around but I expected that so I'm not that bothered. I don't really get why everyone's so upset.
that_band_nerd | 22
No one is ever excited for a new doctor. I hated Matt for a while and I'll hate Peter for a while. But a true Whovian learns to love our doctors, raggedy man or not.
TurquoiseJesus | 15
The one line capaldi spoke during the episode, as well as his other actions give me some hope for his role as the doctor.
devildee101 | 15
@67 if you think two seasons is a long time them you must live in a pocket dimension. Tennant did it longer then Smith but I still do agree Im very excited about Capaldi and i loved the ending. "Do you by chance know how to fly this thing".
johnpaisley | 6
Geronimo, hopefully te doc will be godly
Crimson_Summer | 10
Capaldi played the dad in 'The Fires of Pompeii' of the family they saved. And Amy Pond played a soothsayer c:
laden_swallow09 | 34
*Dragon Ball GT always sucked.
NoMore_CoolNames | 14
114- Dude....
TheGreatPotato | 19
Just an honest question here, but why is it people seem to be praising the episode everywhere but FML? I haven't watched the episode yet so I'm just wondering.
DanielleinDC | 31
I don't know. I just wasn't feeling it--and I've watched "Doctor Who" rather sporadically. I was introduced by my boyfriend when Matt Smith started playing, caught up with a few of the modern reset, but have missed a lot. I must catch up.
I also didn't get the whole reset before regenerate thing either. The reset from Old Matt to Young Matt was cool, but then he drops his bow tie ("Bow ties are cool.") shimmies a bit and then is Peter Capaldi? Eh.
I also didn't get the whole reset before regenerate thing either. The reset from Old Matt to Young Matt was cool, but then he drops his bow tie ("Bow ties are cool.") shimmies a bit and then is Peter Capaldi? Eh.
By MisterDoge | 14
I'm not sure if you thought it was bad or it was so good you broke down. Either way, you will have to endure. It's what the doctors would want.
patchesOhoolihan | 12
Wow. Nice Profile. Amazing. Much Laughs. Wow
By DocBastard | 38
I never expected spoilers on FML. Damn you, OP. Damn you to Trenzalore.
that_band_nerd | 22
I am so, so sorry.
laden_swallow09 | 34
Come on, guys. You didn't see the previews on TV? What with the Dalek screaming "THE DOCTOR IS REGENERATING!"
bethluvsyou | 15
Your comment is a spoiler in itself, actually.
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Dear Blog,
It's true. I've been cheating on you. I guess you figured it out from my silence and lack of enthusiasm for Internet lately. No, no, it's not you. It's your cousin. See, I love you. No doubt about it. You help me make meaning out of a lot of silly little things that happen in my life. You give me a voice to express myself and you even have a handy-dandy comment form so I can hear what other people think about! Basically, you're awesome. But to get right down to the point, I can't hold you. I can't flip your pages. I can't hand you to my friends and say, "Look what I did!" Sure, I can hand out your web address, but I can't make people meet you. It's just not socially acceptable while going through the latest YouTube hits to say, "Oh, and after you finish laughing your face off at this video, let's read my blog! Yay!" It just doesn't really work that way. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I cannot force you on people, and that's just something I'm not always comfortable with. I like to be able to hand my captive audience something and demand their full attention.
So, your cousin, scrapbook and I, we've been seeing a lot of each other. I've been holed up
downstairs in the scrap room (yes, we got a room so stop being so snide; I would never disgrace you in public) creating a book of my wedding. What? I know I blogged the wedding. Okay, yes,perhaps I overblogged the wedding (someone call Websters! Overblogged [a verb]: the act of writing a ridiculous amount of blog posts about something you cannot get over, but everyone else has had enough of), but it wasn't enough for me. It wasn't something I could shove down people's throats. It was too... how do I put this... voluntary. But a scrapbook. Now there's some social tyranny. I mean, you hand someone a scrapbook to look at, they're going to look at it, you know?
I've been inattentive to you. But it doesn't mean you're still not a huge meaningful and meaning-making part of my life. Do you understand? You do? Great. Because now I'm going to use you to come clean. To make my affair public. I love you, blog. Don't forget that.
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The creative process, somewhat tinged with guilt.
The Wedding Scrapbook!
The fixing of the hair and getting ready! (There is a single page in front of this that hasn't been done yet. We had wedding portraits done the other day. One of those will probably go on the front.
The left side is wedding day breakfast at our coffee shop. The right side says Oh My God and the small speech bubble says, "I'm getting married in an hour!" The Y of My and the O of God are hard to pick up on in the picture, but I think they look okay in real life.
This opening consists of us getting ready at the church right before the wedding and all the people who were there with us, helping us or just supporting us!
This is my favorite opening so far. I spent a lot of time trying to get it right. My sister sang us down the aisle and in the circle underneath her picture are the words to the song she sang. This is all I've done so far! I've got lots more work to do. Just thought I'd share with you guys what I've been up to.
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My name is Christian Svalander, and this is my personal portfolio and blog. I am an experienced art director, web designer, typographer and storyteller, with a passion for visual and conceptual design. Currently, I work at Invinn.
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Client: Olismo Hälsa & Inspiration
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