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Tomorrow might be a good time for a jaunt east, with a couple of stops that will remind you that winter is truly over, and summer on the way.
On Napeague, the Lobster Roll, a k a Lunch, reopens for the season tomorrow. Until later in the spring, it will be serving on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Navy Beach, the restaurant that opened last year on Montauk's Fort Pond Bay, also reopens tomorrow. In honor of the seasonal event, and of that other event taking place across the pond tomorrow (the royal wedding), Navy Beach will offer $9 drink specials all weekend, including a Pimm's Cup, sparkling Cava, and sangria. New on the menu this year will be fish tacos, Yunnan ribs, tuna sashimi and avocado salad, green papaya salad, lobster Singapore, coffee-rubbed New York strip steak, and oil-poached halibut. The restaurant will be open on Friday through Sunday, serving dinner only on Friday and lunch as well on the other days.
Inlet Seafood on East Lake Drive in Montauk is open for dinner on Thursday through Sunday, and serves lunch on Friday and Saturday as well.
On Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton, the Harbor Bistro reopens for the season tonight.
New at Bostwick's
The opening of Bostwick's Chowder House for this season last Thursday drew out plenty of fans of the eatery and its inviting staff. New on the menu at Bostwick's this year are a number of dishes, such as a seared tuna with soba noodle salad, fried zucchini chips, crab-stuffed flounder, a fresh tuna burger served with mango chutney and arugula, fluke Milanese, and an oyster po'boy.
Service for now is on Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Page at 63 Main
A prix fixe at Page at 63 Main in Sag Harbor includes a choice from a list of "small plates," with dishes such as farm table greens, grilled melon salad, Asian steamed buns, and carrot-ginger soup, entrees such as vegan soba noodles, pan-seared organic chicken, braised monkfish steak, and pork tenderloin, and dessert. The cost is $30 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Arrivederci, Della Femina
Della Femina restaurant on North Main Street in East Hampton will serve its last meals on Saturday. The space is being taken over by another eatery to be called the East Hampton Grill.


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Last year, I wrote about World Prematurity Awareness Day and how it just didn't seem like it was near enough to raise the level of awareness needed about premature births. In the US, the entire month of November is dedicated to being Prematurity Awareness Month. For the entire month of November, the March of Dimes will work to help the nation to focus it's attention on premature births. The March of Dimes launched the Prematurity Awareness Campaign in 2003 and since then they have made significant strides in raising awareness about premature births and in working towards reducing the rate of premature births but there is still a long way to go. Recent news reports that the premature birth rate is down slightly to 12.2% but still quite far from the March of Dimes goal of 9.6% by the year 2020.
Premature Birth Facts:
- 1 in 8 babies are born prematurely in the United States
- Worldwide, 13 million babies are born prematurely
- Premature births are the number on killer of babies
- Premature babies are at risk for severe health problems and lifelong disabilities.
As part of National Prematurity Awareness Month, The March of Dimes has released 2011 Premature Birth Report Cards by State. Overall the United States has a grade of "C" when it comes to preventing premature births. You can click here to view the map to see how your state ranks for preventing premature births. It's rather alarming that we only have one state with a grade of "A" and four states have a grade of "F." Clearly, much more still needs to be done towards working to prevent premature births in the United States.
November 17th is World Prematurity Awareness Day. World Prematurity Day is set aside as one way to honor the million babies who die each year from being born too soon along with 12 million who struggle to survive. See inspiring stories and get updates on Facebook by joining the World Prematurity Day Facebook page.
How you can help:
- Learn the causes and who is at risk for premature births, so you can educate not only yourself, but your friends, families, coworkers, and anyone who will listen.
- Learn that you can reduce your risks by getting prenatal care, spreading out your births by 18 months (if your first was a preemie), and talk to your doctor about progesterone supplements.
- Share this on Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail the link to this article, so other people know it's Prematurity Awareness Month or about World Prematurity Day on November 17th. You can also like and share the World Prematurity Facebook Page.
- Read more on the National Institute of Health's site about premature births including the latest research and news about babies born prematurely.
- Consider a donation to March of Dimes
- Find out how your organization or community can initiate a Healthy Babies Are Worth the Wait campaign.

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"Let the Games Begin!" Part One: Don't miss the first classic issue of the hit new MEGA MAN comic series! The future looks bright when brilliant and benevolent Dr. Light unveils his latest creations: the Robot Masters! But when the nefarious Dr. Wily steals them for his own sinister purposes, there is no one left to stop him. No one - except Mega Man!
Plus bonus features and a preview of the all-new series: The New Crusaders!
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PENSECOLA, Fla.- The matches were once again wiped out at the White Sands Tournament today, as the Georgia College & State University tennis squads will each miss one match. The No. 4 Bobcat men were slated to face No. 8 Drury University, while the No. 19 women were to play No. 14 UC San Diego.
The Bobcats will try to get in matches tomorrow, with both teams taking on Tuskegee University.
Visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame. The GCSU Department of Athletics sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at Twitter.com username GCSUSID for up-to-the-minute reports.


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For many years, fisheries activities have increasingly placed pressure on the world's fish stocks, but a recent scientific report, launched this week by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (UNEP/CMS), outlines the gravity of the consequences for another group of animals: the toothed whales.
Data from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ supports the report, which reveals that whales, dolphins and porpoises are currently suffering dramatic declines as a result of becoming entangled, and consequently drowned, in the astonishing variety of fishing equipment in use throughout our oceans, including trawls and longlines. The report states that 86% of all toothed whale species are at major risk of becoming accidentally trapped as by-catch, and that 13 species of toothed whale are also struggling to cope with dwindling food supplies as a result of over-fishing.
Toothed whales are found in a wide range of marine and freshwater habitats, from the freezing waters of the Arctic to the warmth of the tropics, including large river systems such as the Amazon and Ganges. Many populations have been hunted to the brink of extinction; 50 species continue to be hunted, often at unsustainable levels, and current additional threats include physical harm through ship strikes or ingestion of plastic debris, chemical pollution, noise disturbance, and habitat degradation.
Six toothed whale species are listed on Appendix I of the Convention, meaning they are in danger of extinction, a fate feared to have been suffered by the Baiji River Dolphin, and something which UNEP/CMS would like to prevent, according to Elizabeth Mrema, Executive Secretary of UNEP/CMS.
"During the International Year of Biodiversity, the Convention on Migratory Species continues to address major threats such as by-catch, ship strikes, ocean noise impacts and climate change to safeguard these charismatic marine mammals. Governments need to enhance their efforts towards implementing targeted action plans under the Convention," she said in a statement to the press.
The detailed information on the distribution, behaviour and migration of toothed whales, which has been compiled for the report, will play a key role in facilitating the development and implementation of these action plans, with a view to halting the decline in population numbers. To accompany the report, a poster has been produced which for the first time clearly displays all 72 toothed whale species according to their conservation status as defined on the IUCN Red List, visually highlighting the true severity of the situation.
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South Dakota Lawmakers Approve Penny Bets for Video Lottery
PIERRE - The South Dakota Legislature has given final approval to a measure that would allow 1-cent bets in video lottery games.
The House voted 39-28 Thursday to approve the measure, which was passed earlier by the Senate. The bill, which was proposed by the state Lottery Commission, now goes to Gov. Dennis Daugaard for his signature.
The law currently allows a minimum bet of five cents. The measure would allow players to bet as little as one cent.
Supporters say penny bets are needed for new machines that offer line-up games similar to slot machines. They say the bill is part of an effort to make the games fresh and entertaining.
But opponents say it's an expansion of gambling that could cause people to lose more money.
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Dolphin Sea Kayak Tour
- Durée: 3 Heures (environ)
- Lieu: Byron Bay, NSW
- Code produit: P11DA9
A highlight of your stay in Byron Bay will be this ocean adventure padding up close with dolphins, whales and turtles in Cape Byron's National Marine Park and learning the local Aboriginal stories and sacred places.
You will also have a great view of Byron's coast line and the Byron Bay lighthouse from the water.
Your Tour Program:
Your 3 hour kayak tour will start at our beautiful trailer on the Beach front in Byron Bay where you'll meet all your fellow paddlers, pair up on the 2 person kayaks and learn the basics of paddling a sit-on-top kayak.
Then we'll hit the ocean where you can impress your friends (and yourself, just quietly) getting out past the shore break. Once out on the water you'll learn about local Aboriginal stories and sacred places, paddle along surfing mecca "The Pass", Wategos millionaire row, and Australia's most Easterly point Cape Byron.
Keep an eye out for those cheeky dolphins, whales when in season and turtles popping up for a breath of fresh air.
Paddle back to the main beach and enjoy the stunning view of the Byron Bay coast line and lighthouse. You might like to surf a wave back to shore - we will show you how.
Tell all your friends what an incredible time you had paddling with dolphins, whales and turtles with Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay!
Essential Facts:
- Go Sea Kayak tours are in Cape Byron Marine Park
- No experience is necessary, our expert guides teach you all you need to know
- Tours are $75 per adult (persons 16 years and above)
- Children (5 to 15 years) are $50 each
- Tours are daily All Year departing at 9:30am and 2:00pm, follow us on Facebook to see when we are running our special Sunrise Kayak Tours
- Meet at our trailer opposite 56 Lawson St. Byron Bay 20 minutes before your tour time.
- We can also pick you up from your accommodation at no extra charge. NOTE: Please be aware that Byron Bay is a little town with BIG traffic problems, if you are within 1km of us you will walk a lot quicker to us then the time it takes for us to pick you up and drive to our location.
- All safety gear provided
- Wetsuits provided in cooler months free of charge
- Our FAQ page also provides you with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions
- Please also see our Terms and Conditions page
Why Kayak with Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay?
- Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay is owned and operated by real local surf lifesavers, ensuring your sea kayaking adventure is fun, safe and memorable. We don't just say we are Lifesavers, we patrol the local beaches.
- We have the best customer to tour guide ratio for Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tours.
- Our Go Sea Guarantee ensures that if you don't see a Dolphin, Turtle or Whale you can come again for free!
- We are the only Sea Kayak Tour in Byron Bay with a 100% safety record. Unlike other companies, we have NEVER needed rescuing as we respect Mother Nature and the elements.
- Your safety is our Number 1 priority. In over ten years of operating we have taken over 80,000 people kayaking here in Byron Bay without a single incident.
- Go Sea Kayak employs local Aboriginal guides adding another unique dimension to our tours. Our guides will tell you the local stories of special places, animals and people relevant to Byron Bay.
- Our local staff are professional, and enthusiastic - we love what we do and make sure you have a great time Click here to read of the experiences from some of our customers.
- $1 from every Go Sea Kayak customer is donated to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Dolphin Research Australia.
Lastly, thank you for making your booking, we look forward to showing
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Summer Update from Leila
Happy Summer! It has been a fruitful and transformative journey for me over the past several months.
My primary business, Data-Scribe, is going well. It only took me 8 years to get here. I just couldn't stand getting to 5 o'clock and realizing that I hadn't really "seen" my business partner/husband all day. I have FINALLY settled into a manageable pace doing work that I enjoy for wonderful clients. It's also given me a renewed work-life balance. It's amazing how shedding excess weight (clients, team members, projects, expenses, marketing ideas, etc.) makes you feel lighter and able to move forward with a more purposeful pace--what I'm always preaching anyway.
On a personal note, in March I decided to cut my dreadlocks. It's something that I had been planning to do for awhile. My Spirit Driving site still has my "old" pictures and I might just leave it like that since it represents where I started. You can see some recent photos of my new look in my Leila Johnson, Spiritual Author Facebook photos.
I started my locks 10 years ago as the beginning of a spiritual experience. It was at that time that I became more focused on wellness and natural living. It was also the same time that I took a leave of absence from my graduate school program where I was focused on Pharmacology. Somehow creating drugs just didn't seem to fit with my lifestyle anymore. Getting rid of the chemicals in my hair just seemed like a natural extension of this mindset.
Many of you know that I'm a foodie. I love dining out, cooking, and, of course, eating. I decided to take my healthy lifestyle to the next level. I've started keeping a food diary*, attending spin class, drinking more water, and creating new healthy recipes. It's amazing how much you learn about yourself by examining the food that you eat. Plus, it doesn't hurt that I've shed a few pounds and a few inches along the way.
Being an entrepreneur at heart, this healthy lifestyle has helped me to develop yet another business idea. More on that in the coming months.
Life is good. Business is good. My Personality and Spirit are happy. It's a good place for me to be right now. I hope that you're all doing well also. If you're not, feel free to reach out for some training, consulting or coaching in the areas where you want to transform.
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Cream Puff Series
- Cream Puff
It was this original cream puff to have made for the first time in 2006.
Three years passed from that, but this cream puff is our basics of all.
Please enjoy the taste that is standard paff pastry and custard cream.
- Eclair
An eclair is a long, thin pastry made with choux pastry filled with a cream and topped with chocolate.
The dough, which is the same as that used for cream puff, is piped into an oblong shaped with a pastry bag and baked until it is crisp and hollow inside.
- Caramel Cream Puff
Caramel is a beige to dark brown confection made by heating any of a variety of sugars.
The caramel is dark brown, and there are unique fragrance and sweetness fragrant indulgently and weak bitterness.
The combination of crunchy caramel and the custard cream is extreme popularity for Philippine gourmets.
Petit Puff
- Almond Caramel
Petit puff, caramel with roast almond on top.
- Cocoa Powder
Petit puff, dark sweet choco with cocoa powder on top.
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Petit puff, Dark sweet choco with crushed almond on top.
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Petit puff, our best seller crunchy caramel!
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Petit puff, a combination of egg white and confectionary sugar.
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Petit plain, our classic cream puff. Not too sweet.
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Bombardier Inc.'s CSeries received another weighty boost and vote of confidence Monday when Lease Corporation International (LCI) ordered 20 of the Montreal aircraft maker's next- generation narrow-body aircraft, with options for a further 20.
Negotiations for the deal began a year ago, said Tasos Michael, chief investment officer for the Dublin-based aircraft lessor, from Monaco. The order is for three CSeries 100, which seat about 110 passengers, and 17 CSeries 300 jets, which seat about 130.
Michael could not say which airlines he hopes to place the planes with. But LCI has about 20 airline customers, roughly half of them in Europe and the other half in Asia, as well as Oman Air. They include Air France, British Airways, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Hong Kong Express, Shentzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines.
The list price of the deal is $1.82 billion ($1.44 billion). But as an early buyer, second only to Lufthansa, which officlally launched the CSeries program earlier this month with 30 firm orders and 30 options, LCI would not have paid that much. Customers and manufacturers do not disclose the actual price of deals for competitive reasons.
Bombardier Aerospace spokesperson Marc Duchesne said he could "not speculate on which (other) airlines we're talking to, but we discuss with a whole host of them."
He said it was "gratifying" that "we signed a firm deal with Lufthansa on March 11, and now another with LCI. We hope to have more (such) announcements in the weeks and months to come."
He said that the first order from a leasing company is "a very good sign" and "significant" because lessors account for about one-third of all aircraft purchases on behalf of airlines.
LCI not to be confused with ILFC, one of the world's largest aircraft-leasing companies owned by troubled insurance firm AIG, which has put it up for sale is owned by the Libra Group, a private London-based conglomerate with large investments in hotels, commercial real estate and renewable energy, and which owns the licence for the posh Sotheby's auction house for Greece, the home country of chairman George Logothetis.
Richard Aboulafia, an aerospace consultant with Teal Group in Washington, D.C., who has long expressed skepticism about the viability of the CSeries program itself, said "good for (Bombardier). They're doing what they had to do."
He conceded that Bombardier "may well have tapped into an underserved market." The narrow-body category is dominated by Boeing's 737 and Airbus's A319 and A320 models. Bombardier's CSeries is filling in a narrow gap, 110 seats to 130 seats, between Embraer's ERJ-190, which goes up to about 110 seats, and the B737 and A319, which are generally configured to fly more than 130 passengers.
Michael said that he kicked the tires of all manufacturers, including Bombardier's Brazilian rival, Embraer, but chose the CSeries "because it's a step forward in technology," notably its Pratt & Whitney engine in development and its carbon-fibre fuselage.
"From a leasing point of view, there's a better residual value, whether it's resale price or marketing of the assets.
"If it does everything it says on the box, it will be great for airlines."
Michael said he's "gotten to know (the Bombardier) people very well, and they're positive, but also cautious and conservative" about expected operating-cost reductions of 15 per cent.
Aboulafia said that "you never really know about leasing companies, especially with a new player (LCI was founded in 2004). It could be that they have a great feel for the market or that they got really great (purchase) terms."
Michael said that "there are good deals from everybody at the moment. We went with Bombardier."
Raymond Jaworowski, an analyst with Forecast International in Newtown, Conn., said that "this is certainly a good sign for the CSeries program. I think the market was kind of holding its breath, and when Lufthansa finally committed to firm orders, it gave the green light to others."
He said that leasing is "a good market. The only caveat is that they buy planes essentially on spec, so they might be a little more (likely to defer or cancel orders in a prolonged airline industry slump)."
"But I certainly see this as the first of several additional orders for the CSeries over the next few months."
Michael said that the "responses from all my clients, legacy or low-cost airlines, has been extremely positive. I would love to place aircraft with Air Canada, or I may be interested in WestJet as well."
WestJet's Richard Bartrem did not return a call seeking comment.
"Yes, our order is speculative," Michael conceded. "But I don't think the risks are very weighty. There are not many narrow-body aircraft in the market, and the potential is huge."
Duchesne estimated the market for the plane type is 6,300 aircraft over 20 years, of which Bombardier expects half.


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LINZ, Austria (AP) Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka and two-time former champion Ana Ivanovic won in straight sets Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Generali Ladies.
Azarenka beat Simona Halep of Romania 6-1, 6-1, and Ivanovic defeated Andrea Petkovic of Germany 6-4, 6-3.
Azarenka dominated play from the baseline and hit 20 winners.
``My game was more fluent than in the first round,'' Azarenka said. ``My timing was better and I was less nervous. But I have to improve my serving as I had a couple of double-faults.''
Azarenka, who has dropped only four games in two matches, will next play Petra Martic after the Croat defeated Patricia Mayr-Achleitner of Austria 6-2, 3-6, 6-0. Martic hit seven aces to reach her 10th career quarterfinal. Mayr-Achleitner won just five of 29 points in the deciding set.
The second-seeded Ivanovic had to dig deep against Petkovic, who has dropped to 192nd because of an injured right ankle. The German had been down an early break in the second set but rallied to make it 3-3 before losing.
``It was very tough. She is such a good player and it's good to see her back,'' Ivanovic said. ``I am getting more consistent now. It's all about confidence.''
Ivanovic, the 2008 and 2010 champion who has at least reached the quarterfinals all five times at the event, will take on Kirsten Flipkens. The Belgian defeated Mallory Burdette of the United States 4-6, 6-1, 7-5.
Burdette twice came back from a break down in the decider but missed two break-point chances at 6-5 to force a tiebreaker.
Bethanie Mattek-Sands reached her first quarterfinal of the season by defeating Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-3, 6-3.
The 201st-ranked American is climbing back up the rankings after recent hip, back and left foot injuries. She will face next face Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania. Begu, who lost in qualifying but replaced Anna Tatishvili of Georgia in the main draw, beat Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands 6-4, 7-6 (7).


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The Steelers are getting Ben Roethlisberger back at quarterback on Sunday and we've got one of the guys he'll be throwing to on Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network on Thursday.
Erik Kuselias will talk to Sanders about the return of Big Ben to the Steelers offense and what that means for the team as they prepare to start the final quarter of the season. The Chargers come to Pittsburgh to kick off that portion of the schedule and the Steelers need every win they can get to win a spot in the postseason over the Bengals.
Mike Florio will join Kuselias for a conversation about that game, Amani Toomer and Bob Glauber of Newsday will touch on some of the other matchups from the week and Paul Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area will drop by to preview Thursday night's Raiders-Broncos game. As always, we'll wrap things up with some Twitter questions from PFT Planet.
It all gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.


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ccarlin needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 44 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
Babson Sustainability Portal
I am part of an MBA team developing a new sustainability portal on campus. As part of our marketing efforts, we are creating banners and we need updated artwork in short order! We are not looking for an in-depth creative project here; time is of the essence.
We are primarily targeting students at Babson College, both graduate and undergraduate. This logo is meant to drop into a larger, pre-designed banner. Our main requirement is a vector file turned around quickly.
Requirements are very straightforward; time is of the essence:
- Vector file (.ai or .eps)
- 300dpi
- maintain existing name (Mark Donohue Cleantech Education Fund)
-**Emphasize "Cleantech Education Fund" and de-emphasize "Mark Donohue"
- creativity required for globe & 'water' elements;
- blue/green color format preferred
The design should reflect the goals of clean technology: to promote a cleaner, healthier planet; to promote clean air and water. Think 'green', 'sustainable', 'environmental'.
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Before editing your .htaccess file, always make a backup so you can restore it if needed.
Remove www in url
For SEO reasons, you might always remove (or use) the www prefix in your urls. The following snippet will remove the www from your website url and redirect any url with the www to the non-www version.
RewriteEngine On RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^your-site.com$ [NC] RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://your-site.com/$1 [L,R=301]
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Prevent hotlinking
Hotlinking is a bad practice that consist of using the images from another site on yours. When you're hotlinked by someone else, your bandwidth is used for someone else profit. Of course, you may want to prevent hotlinkers. Just add the following snippet to your
.htaccess file after replacing the example urls by your own urls.
RewriteEngine On #Replace ?mysite\.com/ with your blog url RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^http://(.+\.)?mysite\.com/ [NC] RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^$ #Replace /images/nohotlink.jpg with your "don't hotlink" image url RewriteRule .*\.(jpe?g|gif|bmp|png)$ /images/nohotlink.jpg [L]
Redirect all WordPress feeds to feedburner
Most bloggers are using Feedburner, a web service that lets you know how many people are reading your blog via feeds. If you're using WordPress, you should redirect all WordPress feeds (rss, atom, etc) to your feedburner feed. Modify lines 2 and 3, and then paste this code to your
.htaccess file.
<IfModule mod_alias.c> RedirectMatch 301 /feed/(atom|rdf|rss|rss2)/?$ http://feedburner.com/yourfeed/ RedirectMatch 301 /comments/feed/(atom|rdf|rss|rss2)/?$ http://feedburner.com/yourfeed/ </IfModule>
Source: http://www.wprecipes.com/how-to-redirect-wordpress-rss-feeds-to-feedburner-with-htaccess
Create custom error pages
Tired of the old errors pages of your site? Just create some html files with the look you want, upload them to your server, and add the following to your
.htaccess file:
ErrorDocument 400 /errors/badrequest.html ErrorDocument 401 /errors/authreqd.html ErrorDocument 403 /errors/forbid.html ErrorDocument 404 /errors/notfound.html ErrorDocument 500 /errors/serverr.html
Source: http://css-tricks.com/snippets/htaccess/custom-error-pages/
Force download of specific files
When offering some files such as mp3s, eps or xls, for download on your site, you may force download instead of letting the browser decide what to do.
This snippet will force the download of
.xls and
.eps files from your server.
<Files *.xls> ForceType application/octet-stream Header set Content-Disposition attachment </Files> <Files *.eps> ForceType application/octet-stream Header set Content-Disposition attachment </Files>
Source: http://www.givegoodweb.com/post/30/forcing-a-download-with-apache-and-htaccess
Log PHP errors
This snippet is an interesting way to log errors from your php file into a log file. Just create a php_error.log file somewhere on your server, and add the snippet to your .htaccess file. Don't forget to modify the log file location on line 7.
# display no errs to user php_flag display_startup_errors off php_flag display_errors off php_flag html_errors off # log to file php_flag log_errors on php_value error_log /location/to/php_error.log
Source: http://css-tricks.com/snippets/htaccess/php-error-logging/
Remove file extensions from urls
File extensions may be useful to developers, but there's absolutely no need for your site visitors to be able to see them. This snippet will remove the
.html extension on any
html files. Of course, this code can be easily adapted to remove extensions from other file extensions such as php.
RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME}\.html -f RewriteRule ^(.*)$ $1.html # Replace html with your file extension, eg: php, htm, asp
Source: http://eisabainyo.net/weblog/2007/08/19/removing-file-extension-via-htaccess
Prevent directory listing
On your web server, when a directory do not have an index file, Apache automatically create a list of all files from the current directory. If you do not wish that anyone can see which files are on your server, just add the following code to your
.htaccess file to prevent automatic directory listing.
Options -Indexes
Reduce pages weight by compressing static data
Do you know that it is possible to send compressed data to the visitors, which will be decompressed by the client? This code will definitely save you (and your visitor) bandwidth and reduce your pages weight.
Automatically add utf-8 charset to files
In order to avoid encoding problems, you can force a specific encoding directly on your .htaccess file. That way, you'll ensure that your html documents will always render correctly, even if your forget to add a
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type"> directive on your html pages.
<FilesMatch "\.(htm|html|css|js)$"> AddDefaultCharset UTF-8 </FilesMatch>
Source: http://www.askapache.com/htaccess/setting-charset-in-htaccess.html


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PING G400 Driversview other products
This driver boasts the deepest centre of gravity PING has ever created, which makes it one of the most forgiving drivers we've ever seen
Like the very popular G driver it replaces, the G400 includes three heads to give us fitting options, such as fighting a slice or reducing spin for a more piercing flight.
It also has a standout new stock shaft with colour-shift paint technology, which means it looks a subtle black at address, but a standout copper when viewed otherwise.
Key features of the G400 driver include:
- Bigger crown turbulators reduce drag by 15% to boost clubhead speed
- Ultra-thin crown is now lighter to aid overall forgiveness
- New tungsten sole weight makes the G400 stable and forgiving
- Thinner forged face creates 2mph faster ball speeds for more distance
- New internal structure improves the sound at impact
- SFT head has heel weighting to correct an unwanted fade or slice
- LST head has more forward weight position for lower spin flight
As you can see there are loads of reasons to come and try this driver, which also comes in a range of aftermarket shafts we can demo, so why not get in contact and arrange a test?


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Logan S Johnson necesitaba un nuevo diseño de banner publicitario y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 32 diseños de 9 diseñadores freelance.
The PC Doctors - http://www.1888mypcdrs.com - 1(888)My-PC-Drs - FREE In-Home Computer Diagnostics!
We are a small computer repair firm located in Grandview TX. We provide both residential and commercial computer repair and support. Our services include Virus Removal, Computer Support, TV repair, Game Console Repair, Networking, Camera Surveillance, and more! Basically if it has an on or off switch we have someone to fix it.
We set ourselves apart from our competition in a few ways starting with our "Free In-Home Computer Diagnostics". Our diagnostic includes a Virus Sweep, PC Check-Up, Professional Recommendations, Advice, and A Repair Quote. We also are the only firm in the DFW metroplex to require 100% certified technicians.
Anyone who has a computer! However most of our demograph is elderly... no surprise there. So our ads need to be simple, eye-catching and most of all easy to read!
Few Requirements:
1.) Must match our website! http://www.1888mypcdrs.com - It's being constructed but for the most part it is completed just some minor touch-ups over the next day or so. Our website reflects our color scheme and most of our current advertising so we'd like to keep it the same. Bright Orange, Black, and White.
2.) Please make your ad universal! For example our current newspaper ad sizes are as follows:
2.92 x 1.86
2.5 x 4.5
4.8 x 9
Internet ad: 300 x 250, under 40K
*all sizes are in inches, except for the internet ad which is in pixels*
We Simply want one design that can be rearranged to accommedate the above sizes. Please try to submit as many as the above sizes so we can see how your ad will be able to be universal.
*SEE ATTACHED FILES* This is our current logo to incorporate into the ads, along with some of the current ads we are running that we want changed! Since I'm not a graphic artist they are simply just font and we'd like something a lot more creative then that and again simple, direct, and most of all SELLS!
3.) Incorporate our PC Doctor theme! We wear scrubs to work with orange crocs, our car looks like an ambulance and so forth so we'd like to keep the theme the same.
4.) Please be orginal! Just make sure it still connects with PC repair, clients need to see our logo or ads and be able to know we service computers.


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Friends and colleagues agree with UGA President Janet Hovorka when she said he is a gentleman and a scholar:
"I would say what a pleasure it is to work with Tom. I've had many opportunities to work with him on various projects and always appreciate and enjoy the experience. Though we're not on the same "genealogical plane" he always makes me feel as though we are. His generous spirit is only one of the assets that make him a leader in our profession, and a friend." --Claire Bettag
Pam Sayre writes, "Tom Jones is the consumate professional, but even more important, he is a good man. He supports others' work, reaching down to pull "newbies" up through education and mentoring. He never has a bad word to say about anyone, and he donates countless hours of time for every paid hour of work he performs in the field of genealogy."
And Rick Sayre writes, "Dedication and professionalism define Tom. He has advanced the study of family history through his innovative teaching and writing. He is the best of the best!"
Thank you, Tom. We so appreciate your contributions to the field of genealogy.
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As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without criticizing anyone or any product, the following scenarios present us with serious safety questions.
All references are based on the 2005 NEC.
Thomas H. Ford, a partner of Bhamani, Ford & Associates, Inc., Miami, found these unique panels in a restaurant. "On the top of each panel an inline fan has been installed to provide ventilation for the interior of the panel," says Ford. "This was done because the vestibule, where the panels are located, is so warm that the breakers would trip. The fans solved this problem, but created another. The kitchen air is so laden with cooking oil particulate that when it is forced into the panel the cooking oil settles on the interior components. After the gutter was installed, the walls were tiled, covering the left side of the panel. Screws hold the cover to the gutter. This now means the cover can't be removed."
When you think about "conditions of use," you must take into account the ampacity of the conductors (Art. 100) and make sure they don't exceed their temperature rating [110.14(C)]. You must do the same for the conductor terminations. It's hard to imagine the original installer addressed this in the initial design. But one thing is for sure: The practice of installing makeshift ventilation systems to minimize overheating problems should not be allowed or tolerated by anyone.
Mark Gravill, a service technician with Gaylor in Phoenix, found this unique situation on the roof of a building. "I'd say either move the receptacle or move the wall," says Gravill.
It's apparent that the electrician was here first, so the wall must go! I'm not sure of the circumstances at this specific location, but it looks like the right type of cover was used, and it's probably GFCI protected in accordance with 210.8 and 406.8(A) and (B).
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Francis T. Hammer
Capt. Francis T. Hammer, a veteran fishing captain who guided sportfishermen out of Montauk Harbor for years and gave clients the benefit of his vast experience in the waters of Equador, Panama, Florida, and Canada's Atlantic provinces, died at Southampton Hospital on Aug. 29, four years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Frank Hammer was 74.
"He was an icon of the heyday, not only of swordfish, but giant bluefin tuna fishing when it started in the early '60s," said Capt. Joe McBride of the My Mate charter boat. Mr. Hammer often skippered the My Mate when Captain McBride was off on fishery management business for the Montauk Boatmen and Captains Association. He also helped Captain McBride run the Captain's Cove Marina for 12 years.
He was born in the Bronx on Feb. 6, 1937, a son of the late Francis Hammer and the former Miriam Coleman, who survives. He attended St. Benedict's Elementary School and Cardinal Hayes High School. His father was a New York City fireman who owned property at Gerard Park in Springs and assembled a prefab Army barracks building there for his family's living quarters. Every summer was spent there when Frank was a boy.
Captain Hammer's wife, the former Jane Fisher, said her husband began learning the fishing ropes as a mate aboard Capt. Bob Tuma's charter boat, Dawn. "We were married when he was 24, and he had already fished with Bob Tuma in his late teens," Mrs. Hammer said.
He earned a captain's license by the time he joined the Army, just months before he was married in January 1961. The Army had him for two years. When he returned to Montauk he found work at Carl Darenberg's Montauk Marine Basin.
Soon after, he began running private boats in search of big-game fish, including broadbill swordfish and giant bluefin tuna. "He's mentioned in a number of sportfishing books, and was a tournament winner," Captain McBride said.
He brought records along the way. "In 1977, he caught seven giant bluefin tuna on one trip," his wife recalled. "He fished the waters of Equador, Panama, and Florida, and spent a memorable month aboard the Anna Lee off Newfoundland with K.C. Li." Captain Hammer spent a number of years fishing with Mr. Li.
"He was always a gentleman. One of the most gentle individuals I ever met. He helped everyone, rich, poor, and in between. He helped many of the Montauk captains running boats, but also as a mechanic," Captain McBride said.
An excellent mechanic, he liked to say, "I can fix anything, except a sewing machine and a computer."
Mrs. Hammer said her husband was happiest when cooking up a feast for his family. He loved feeding his kids, grandkids, and all their friends. "His turkey and dressing every Thanksgiving became his crowning achievement."
In addition to his wife and mother, Captain Hammer is survived by four children, Margaret Santich of Montauk, Gabrielle Brady of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Frances Hammer of Sag Harbor, and Edward Hammer of Jonesville, Fla. He leaves seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
His ashes will be scattered on the waters off Montauk Point. Memorial contributions have been suggested for East End Hospice, 481 Westhampton-Riverhead Road, Westhampton Beach 11978
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Each section has several sub divisions, prompts & reminders. There is also a pocket at the very back for photo's, clippings & business cards. The guest section has a table where you can record addresses, invites sent, acceptances, refusals, gifts & thank you cards. The planner section has a 6 month planner, a month by month planner and a total budget planner.
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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to play tour guide in a major televised tourism program under the direction of journalist and producer Peter Greenberg, known internationally for his "The Royal Tour" tourism programs on PBS and the Travel Channel.
Greenberg has put together a series of programs where he accompanies a head of state in a "guidebook" tour of his or her country. He has already filmed episodes with the king of Jordan, the presidents of Mexico and Peru, and the prime minister of New Zealand.
Filming began a year ago, but was halted for a time after Netanyahu suffered a light injury during a friendly soccer game between local Jewish and Arab teams. Filming and photography for the episode is expected to wrap next month.
The program gave Netanyahu an opportunity to present the bright side of the State of Israel to an estimated 300 million viewers around the world. Israel views the program as an important public relations and economic effort, as previous installments of the program resulted in up to a 10 percent increase in tourism for the host nation.
The goal is "to boost tourism to Israel and change country's image," said Netanyahu during the first day of shooting last year. "We will visit...Masada, the Dead Sea, the Technion, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv - all to show the true Israel, the Israel most don't get to see."
Greenberg added that "as more people see what this country has to offer, they will come. ...It is an opportunity to present [the land] through Israel's eyes."
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San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats by Mira Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was far too heartbreaking to be a horror story.
In the Newsflesh universe, 2014 is the year the dead came back to life, and infected humans lost everything but a need to eat and to infect more people. This novella is set during the 2014 Comic-Con in San Diego, before the outbreak is common knowledge. The infected get onto the vendor floor on preview night, and are locked in with the uninfected. The living have an advantage, in that they're apt to believe it's a zombie outbreak, and to have seen the movies to know what to do about it.
There's a large cast of characters, which would've been a lot easier to follow if I'd read it in one sitting. As I didn't, I spent a couple of paragraphs sorting out who was who with each scene change. It made it difficult to connect with anyone except the two discussing the events in "present" day. I'm not counting that against the book, because that may have been the point.
I had pictured more of a "last stand," based on the title of the story. Sadly, there is no Serenity-Valley-type showdown here. There's no blaze of gunfire (which isn't a spoiler, as Comic-Con doesn't allow live weapons). Instead, there are good people succumbing, one by one, to inevitability. There are moments of heroism and bravery, and the trademark Mira Grant wit. It just felt like something was missing.
That something was not heart. I teared up at several points in the narrative, and I did connect with Lorelei, who's telling the story of what happened in that locked convention center during the Rising. I felt her pain and grief, even decades later.
If you really like the other Newsflesh books and need to read more, I think you'll like this a lot. If you're not especially a fan, though, it's not going to seriously alter your opinion on the series. There are no major revelations in this novella. It's there to fill in more of the picture, not to expand on it.
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Clarkson University Researchers to Study Economic Effects of Pollution
A Clarkson University research team will investigate if pollution-related water quality issues in the North Country and Finger Lakes are having an impact on nearby property values.
Associate Professor for Economics and Financial Studies Martin Heintzelman and Civil & Environmental Engineering Professor Thomas Holsen have received a two-year, $165,000 incentive from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to study the economic impacts of water pollution across 26 counties in upstate and central New York.
Holsen and Heintzelman will examine property transactions over an approximate 10-year period across the Adirondack and Finger Lakes regions. They will compare those values alongside published data on fish tissue concentrations of mercury, lake water acidity, and other available water quality measures. The team will be exploring whether lower levels of pollution led to higher property values, and vice versa.
"One role of environmental economists is to estimate the economic values of environmental problems," said Heintzelman. "In this case, acid rain and mercury deposition are harming aquatic ecosystems in New York, which in turn makes these areas less attractive as places to live and recreate.
"Economists are not just interested in problems that are traditionally thought of as economic, but also aid in creating environmental and other public policies," he said. "The goal here is to help estimate the damages from acidification so that these damages can be used, perhaps, to help justify stronger public policies to mitigate the problems."
Heintzelman recently performed a similar analysis in the Adirondack region focused on acidification, invasive species, and the Common Loon. Each factor had a significant impact on property values in the Adirondack region; highly acidic water reduced property values by between 21 and 24 percent while the presence of loons increased property values by about 10 percent.
Coal and other types of power plants are a major reason behind the mercury and acid rain present in upstate New York, Heintzelman said. The findings will also help the scientists predict how property values in upstate New York would change if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency imposed further regulations on those plants, based on various deposition scenarios.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
Photo caption: Associate Professor for Economics and Financial Studies Martin Heintzelman (left) and Civil & Environmental Engineering Professor Thomas Holsen have received a two-year, $165,000 incentive from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to study the economic impacts of water pollution across 26 counties in upstate and central New York.
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This weekend, we are celebrating National Pig Day. It is my favorite event that my local farmer's market organizes, where there are many pig theme decors, activities and yep food too! In the spirit, I'll share this sweet and sour pork recipe, which I learned from my recent trip.
During my trip to Hong Kong, I managed to peek into Yip's mom's kitchen to see her secret in master cooking. This recipe was said to be passed from grandma to her and now to me. This is merely based on observation. I had to come up with the measurements as I cooked it myself when I returned home. All the ingredients are the same, but somehow food always taste better when mom cooks. This is not a dish we eat often at home, due to it's popularity in take out and cumbersome steps. It is sure impressive for guests and colorful too. I feel happy knowing how it is prepared and cooking a tasty dish on my own.
Sweet and Sour Pork
(makes about 4 servings)
1 boneless pork chop (cubed)
1/4 of green and red bell pepper (chopped)
1/4 of onion (chopped)
3/4 cup pineapple (cubed)
1 egg
oil for frying
3 tb ketchup
2 tb vinegar (white/rice)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp sugar
2 tb water
1/2 tb cornstarch
1. Chop pork chop into 1/2 inch cubes and marinate for 1 hour or overnight with salt, sugar, and cornstarch.
2. Making the sauce:
Add ketchup, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, sugar, and water in a pot, cooking in medium heat. Stir to mix and adjusting the taste to your liking. (Example: needing more sour, add vinegar.) In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and a little water together. Add to your sweet and sour sauce to thicken it. Put sauce aside.
3. Frying pork:
Coat pork with egg wash and then flour to fry in oil. Take crispy pork out when golden brown and drain on paper towels. Put aside to cool. Refry pork to get it more crispy. Drain on paper towels to soak up oil.
4. In a wok, stir fry bell pepper, onion, pineapple. Don't over cook. Add pork and sauce.
Hopefully, next time I go back to Hong Kong, I will learn more cooking. I know the bf will like that:)


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Recently, I had an interaction in the comments section on a supposedly skepticism-based blogging site, on the particular part owned by a man with appalling facial hair who writes inane, pretentious blather about how bad "females" and social justice is. If you don't know who this is, I am very jealous of you.
The reason why I commented there at all was because this person, who is, according to his blog, studying to be a mental health counselor, had posted about being an observer at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, as part of a graduate course, and his evaluation of them revealed that he was, to say the least, unfit to ever be a counselor. He focused not on the AA attendees' desires to beat their addiction, but on how uncomfortable he found the religious aspects of that meeting. He made the meetings all about him, and his beliefs, treating those he observed like test subjects and not human beings; when I pointed out this latter fact to him, he was bemused at the possibility of not treating human beings like lab rats.
What this man did was erase people's agency because he thought they were odd. He treated their use of religious language as, essentially, being indicative of mental illness, which any thinking person knows is horseshit.
I'm not interested in picking apart this vacuous blogger's point of view, however. That's a lost cause, unfortunately. What I would rather do is share a personal narrative about how caring, and treating people decently, can make the most important difference.
It has now been more than ten years since I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor, which, despite not being cancerous, had grown large enough where, had it continued unchecked, would have killed me in a few days' time. And that nearly happened, because after two weeks of having migraines, when my mother took me to the doctor to schedule a CAT scan, the MD we saw refused to do so. They treated me like a number, someone whose concerns didn't matter enough to have a simple test done. Fortunately, my mother isn't the type to take no for an answer, and I got the surgery I needed thanks to her persistence and my privilege in having parents with jobs that provided excellent health insurance.
Since that time, I've gone back to the same hospital, to the same doctors, dozens of times for checkups and, seven years ago, another surgery and a round of radiation treatment. At every step along the way, I have been treated like someone who matters. Not just my doctors, but the nurses, technicians, and other staff who have been a part of my treatment have been kind, understanding, and helpful, answering every single question my mother and I asked, of which, as you might imagine, there were many.
This simple fact of having my agency and intelligence respected along the way is, I think, one of the most important aspects of why I have recovered as well as I have. These things may seem trivial to those who have been taught that what matters most is reason and rationality, and that emotions are pesky things for the weak, but how we treat our fellow human beings makes a huge difference in not just our sensibilities, but in how we make other people feel. And that latter part is essential, if we want to live ethical lives.
What do I mean by this? I must indulge in a slight bit of philosophy to explain. My conception of ethics is formulated largely from the work of the Lithuanian philosopher Emmanuel Levinas, who could be described, I think, as being subject to a Woody Allen-esque kind of neurosis; his ethical system is the product of an unceasing worry about how I move through the world. Whereas someone like Hegel was perfectly satisfied with the inability to truly know another or to understand fully the nature of my own actions, Levinas has none of that confidence. Ethics, for him, arises in the question of the ego as it relates to alterity, or a questioning, of my self-consciousness. In essence, because we are not able to quantify exactly what makes us who we are, we can never be sure what we are doing is right or not.
Thus for Levinas, ethics is not an obligation to public service, as in Kant, or the result of self-understanding in Hegel, but a critique, an access to consciousnesses of other humans; but, whereas Hegel and Kant believe they can relate to others to a certain degree, for Levinas, others cannot be comprehended, at least, never in their entirety. Yet, we find ourselves completely in thrall to others; it is always to other human beings to which we have our sense of duty, but we can never know truly what we must do to fulfill that duty; furthermore, we know that we can never fulfill that obligation. Our moral lot in life is, to use Simon Critchley's terminology, to be subject for our entire existence to an infinitely demanding ethical subjectivity to which our debt can never be paid. Such an utter lack of surety naturally leads to a nervousness, a neuroses, which, for Levinas, dominates all day-to-day interaction.
In plainer language, then, I wish to formulate an ethics wherein our obligations are to the bettering of the world and ending of all systems of oppression. Though Levinas is certainly not perfect, it is his system that allows me to best conceive of this on a theoretical and practical level; other more academic conceptions, like those I briefly mentioned by Kant and Hegel, are removed from the practical concerns of the everyday world, which I believe, is an ethical wrong; I fail to see the relevance of philosophy that is not done to make a difference in how the world works. This is the power of Levinas for me; that he knows that we shall never truly comprehend our fellow human beings and yet he will never cease trying; what is inherent to Levinas that is missing from Kant and Hegel is the graft, the struggle, the endless grasping for betterment. Being ethical relies on the effort expended by us, not by mere theorizing.
We should always be seeking to improve the world around us. That should start with those we interact with on a day to day basis. Whether we see them around campus every day or only know one another through the internet, having respect for our fellows, regardless of beliefs, is the kind of action that begats goodness. When we do this, and interact not purely based on our own minds, but taking in the concerns of struggles of our fellows, we create a resistance with the power to accomplish great things.
This post is a bit haphazard, I think, but my point is that change is made by us, on a personal level. When we shut up inside ourselves, and believe our consciousnesses to be the only ones that matter, like the blogger I wrote about at the start of this post, all we do is cause harm. The doctor who refused to schedule a simple test thought this way, and nearly caused me great harm. The common denominator of all harm is a lack of engagement with the greater consciousness of the population. It is only by caring for one another, taking each other's beliefs into account, and having a true discussion based on evidence and respect, and ruthlessly checking our own assumptions a la Levinas that we will have a just world. This must happen everywhere, in everything we do, to make this world one where injustice ceases to exist.


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Custom iPad Mount for Car Dash
Justin Riley has fabricated a really well finished bolt-in kit for the iPad. (wifi or 3g). This particular kit fits into the 2005-2007 Subaru Impreza/WRX and STi. (They all have the same dash).
This bolt-in kit is a 1:1 replacement for the stock dash. Basically just pop out the old one, and put this in there. It has protection for the iPad, and when used with the Apple iPad Dock will charge and deliver audio. (via the 3.5mm cable). This kit for the Subaru series will be available on the mp3Car Store.


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As the Cambodian government officially bans its citizens from marrying Taiwanese citizens, immigrant rights advocates yesterday called on the Taiwanese government to give special consideration when processing applications for residency or marriage certificates for Taiwanese-Cambodian couples, as, according to the law, a marriage certificate from an immigrant spouse's country of origin is required for such applications.
"We certainly do not agree with the Cambodian government's ban on Taiwanese-Cambodian marriages. However, problems created by the incorrect policy of a foreign government should not have to be shouldered by the people affected, especially when such transnational marriages also affect Taiwanese citizens," Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) told a press conference at the Legislative Yuan yesterday morning.
"If we claim ours to be a country that cherishes human rights, then we should handle the issue with an attitude that's different from the Cambodian government's," Hsiao added.
Citing the prevention of international people trafficking as its reason, the Cambodian government has banned marriages between its nationals and nationals of several countries, including Taiwan.
Due to the ban, many Taiwanese nationals who marry Cambodians are unable to apply for Taiwanese residency visas for their spouses, as applications for such visas require a marriage certificate issued by the Cambodian government.
Without a residency visa, Cambodian spouses may not be able to travel to Taiwan and register their marriage with Taiwanese authorities.
"It doesn't make any sense that, knowing it's impossible for Taiwanese-Cambodian couples to get a marriage certificate from the Cambodian government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs still insists on requiring the document for visa applications," TransAsia Sisters Association Taiwan representative Wu Jia-zhen (吳佳臻) said.
"Some Cambodian mothers have given birth to children of Taiwanese nationality, and it is ironic that the mother of a Taiwanese child does not have legal residency in Taiwan, and is not allowed to work or enjoy coverage under the national health insurance system," DPP Legislator Tien Chiu-chin (田秋堇) said.
"I understand that the National Immigration Agency may have measures to prevent human trafficking through fake marriages, but why can't we deal with it differently when couples are obviously de facto married?" Tien added.
Several Taiwanese-Cambodian couples also attended the press conference, bringing their children with them, and urged lawmakers, immigrant rights groups, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior and the National Immigration Agency to help.
Responding to their pleas, government officials at the news conference said that they could help couples who are both in Taiwan, but may need to find another way to solve problems for couples where the Cambodian spouse is in Cambodia.
"If the National Immigration Agency could help us confirm that the couple is truly married, they would have no problem registering their marriages at local household registration offices," said Liao Chiung-chih (廖炯志), a section chief from the Ministry of the Interior's Department of Household Registration.
"When they become legally married, the foreign spouse would be granted an Alien Resident Certificate, and with it the foreign spouse could stay in the country as long as the certificate is valid, and, when all conditions have been fulfilled, they may apply for naturalization," Liao said.


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A few days ago we posted a couple of photos of the demolition of Fernbank Farm .
Here is the stone from the farm and a rather nice view of it from across "Buttercup Meadow" taken in the late 1970's/early 1980's.
The farm is the building in the middle of the photo on the left of the big tree !
I'm happy to say that the stone is still in the vicinity of the farm, in a neighbours garden !!
Also on the photo is Oxford House which is on the left of the photo and Oxford Road which is the row of houses on the right.
Map showing Fernbank Farm in 1875
The Tithe map from 1836-51 shows that the area where the farm stood was owned by John Boardman and was known as "Fern Hill". The field itself was known as "Thistly Field and Old Meadow" !
Map courtesy of cheshire maps.
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Fernbank Farm View
Posted by Hydonian at Sunday, January 20, 2013
Labels: Disappeared Farms, Fern Bank Farm, maps
5 comments:
- Gerald (Hyde DP) said...
Thistley Fields is surely between Foxholes and Apethorn isn't it?
- Sunday, 20 January, 2013
Don't forget to feed the birds in this cold weather.
- Sunday, 20 January, 2013
- Hydonian said...
Not according to the tithe maps, Gerald !
I'll check what that area is called tomorrow !
- Monday, 21 January, 2013
- Gerald (Hyde DP) said...
Isn't this Thistley Fields?
- Monday, 21 January, 2013
Thistley Fields is definitely at the bottom of Foxholes Road and is next to the old dirt path that leads you to the bottom of Apethorn Lane. There is a row of old cottages there standing out in stark contrast against the modern houses of the later development.
- Monday, 21 January, 2013
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And, I'm back again... Nice relaxing vacation, but it's good to be back in civilization
again... (One of these days, I really have to force a real computer and Internet
connection on my grandmother, so I'll have access to it while I'm up there... ;-))
Hi everyone and happy new year.
i apologize for not having been there during christmas, but i had a car accident. I'm back to work now but i'm still waiting for the final results so i hope i'll be able to come here often.
gethostbyintuition() is still a dream of mine
-- quoted from bash
You're nuts if you think you need to apologize for anything. Can as well speak in your voicemail message in advance before you die saying "Sorry for not calling you back, but I'm sort of dead".
Was it a nice car accident, or an ugly one?
That sucks... I hope you (and your car ;-)) are OK... And, yeah, like i3839 says,
there's nothing to apologize for! Hell, most of us just float in and out around here
when it's convenient for us, anyway... It's not like we're getting paid, and have to
justify our absences... ;-)
That's one good thing about living around here in a big city (and being able to work
from home helps, too): I have no need for driving anywhere anymore... I grew up in
the redneck backwoods of NH, and learned to drive on nearly barren back roads, so
I knew I didn't even want to try to handle driving down here in Boston anyway, so I
gave up the car as soon as I moved down here... I don't really miss it a bit... The
only time it's really a pain is when I travel up to NH on vacation; taking the bus that
far really sucks... But, just getting around locally when needed is no problem, with
the subway or buses going pretty much anywhere I'd ever need to go... Plus, I'm
free of the hassles that come with owning a car (insurance, inspections, regular
maintenance, buying gas, finding a nearby parking spot where it won't get towed,
worrying about it getting stolen, etc.)...
hehe thx guys,
it was an ugly one. we were driving on a straight road and my friend lost control of the car and we hit trees with the front of the car...if you wanna know what the car looks like, imagine a crash test when the car hit a wall, except that we were driving faster...it looks like this one: http://www.allopolice.net/accidents/div … rimera.jpg
i exploded the glovebow with my knees but the only real damages were my friend (the driver) that had some broken ribs and as for me i have a cervical straightness (but i'm waiting for other tests results).
Well i won't complain, we're very very lucky :-)
gethostbyintuition() is still a dream of mine
-- quoted from bash
Does it have a passenger-side airbag? One accident I was in a long time ago as a
passenger, I was totally fine except for being nearly knocked unconscious by the
fucking airbag! ;-) It was a fairly minor accident (my friend took a turn WAY too fast,
ended up slipping and sliding into the curb, totally busting the front axle), but I just
remember immediately afterward feeling disoriented like I woke up from a short sleep,
and feeling like someone just punched me in the face, so I think it really did put me
out for a few seconds, at least... Not an experience I care to ever repeat... ;-)
No there was no airbag it was an old french car: http://www.jautomobile.com/documents/ph … 113415.jpg
gethostbyintuition() is still a dream of mine
-- quoted from bash
I'm off to NH again for a couple weeks, starting this Thursday...
I'll actually be hooking my grandmother up with a real computer (Asus Eee PC,
running Linux of course) and Internet connection while up there, so I might theoretically
be able to check in, but I don't know if I will or not... I'll probably be busy enough just
trying to explain the whole concept of a GUI and the web to my grandmother... ;-)
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Inda Eaton celebrated her newest CD, "Go West," by doing just that on a road trip from New York City to Los Angeles with stops including Philadelphia, Phoenix, Boulder, Colo., and Casper, Wyo. After an "epic drive from Milwaukee in full trucker mode," she arrived home in Amagansett last weekend in time to perform on Friday night at Guild Hall at the "Way Out East" show with Caroline Doctorow and Nancy Atlas.
"Trucker mode gets the job done at the expense of all rational thought and life training," she said on her blog.
Her tour included "a little hospitalization" at an inner-city hospital in Phoenix. She left wearing only a hospital gown and sunglasses, determined to play a show two days later at the Hard Rock Hotel in Phoenix. She'd planned to "go blading, get adjusted, and a pedicure," and ended up instead "face down on a stretcher." With major sciatic inflammation, she said last Monday, "I couldn't move . . . I couldn't get off the table."
"You can't [make up] this stuff," she said during a TV interview on "Good Morning, Wyoming."
The "mere two days in the hospital" put the whole tour in jeopardy, the musician said, but thanks to acupuncture and reiki she was able to do the show in Phoenix, sitting down, in flip-flops. She took the stage in 107 degrees, using crutches. It "took a week to return to the cowboy boots," she said.
The "boys deserve a medal," she said of her "band of brothers," Jeffrey Smith and Curt Mychael. "It made the music more emotional and tight. Our energy was so good . . . the zone we were in musically was unbelievable."
Even with "gargantuan medical bills," Ms. Eaton was able to stay positive. "Here's what's good," she said. "The music is good. In that zone, everything is right."
House concerts were also part of the tour, as promised on her pre-launch Kickstarter.com Web site, for supporters like the one who wanted her to play a surprise party for his sister. She said the band drove 20 hours straight in Delmer, their 31-foot mobile kitchen/studio, knocked on a door, and threw a surprise house concert.
It was all part of her grand plan to "connect with everyone's family."
"You have this art project," she explained, and "people near and dear to you might not even know about it." It was epic, she said: "Old fans, new fans, family, that was a total success." A high percentage of show-goers bought the CD. "People pop it in the car after the concert."
The music translates well in a live situation, having been recorded live to begin with. She even managed to pull off a video shoot while in Los Angeles, which she called another miracle.
The "carrot at the end of the stick" was the welcome home from her family on the East End, both personal and musical, whom she thanked on the stage of Guild Hall Friday night. Mr. Mychael, her guitarist, and Mr. Smith, her percussionist, were dropped off in Milwaukee on her way home, but Mr. Smith flew in to play Friday's show. Ms. Eaton said they prepared on the road, in Delmer, by listening to Ms. Atlas and Ms. Doctorow's music.
The pair, who she said are "as different as their shirts," are friends, and all three together put on a show that not only worked but received a standing ovation and encore from a packed house. Also brought on stage were Russ Seeger on guitar and fiddle, Neal Surreal on keyboard, Brett King on bass, and appearances by Mamalee Lawler on vocals and Job Potter on harmonica.
The band will reassemble in December after a little decompression, Ms. Eaton said. "We are so vibrant and alive when we travel. That is why the road is so addicting. TV, radio shows, and all that — there's probably some adrenaline in that. You feel invincible."


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New Year's resolutions are a popular annual tradition in spite of their notoriously high failing rates. According to surveys, almost half of Americans will again vow to change something or other in their lives this month. Losing weight usually ranks at the top of the list, followed by getting better organized, saving money, taking more time off, improving physical fitness, and quitting or reducing alcohol and tobacco use.
The percentage of people who say they regularly achieve all of their goals is a measly eight percent. Almost half report partial success, while a quarter admits to complete failure year after year.
Making resolutions has a great deal to do with the belief that we can reinvent ourselves at our choosing, according to Ray Williams, author of "Breaking Bad Habits." It can also be a form of procrastination. It's a way to motivate ourselves to make long overdue changes, if not right away, then at least in the near future.
However, if resolutions are too unrealistic and insufficiently aligned with our actual circumstances, they are doomed from the start. "When you make positive affirmations about yourself that you don't really believe, the positive affirmations not only don't work, they can be damaging to your self-esteem," he writes. "You may think that if you lose weight, or reduce your debts, or exercise more, your entire life will change, and when it doesn't, you may get discouraged and then you revert to old behaviors."
There may be a multitude of good reasons why we don't follow through with our good intentions but in the end, it all comes down to energy, or lack thereof, says Dr. Carolyn Anderson, a surgeon and wellness expert. "All resolutions require extra energy, and if your day-to-day life already leaves you exhausted, you'll never get around to fulfilling your plans," she says.
Lack of sufficient energy to make lifestyle changes often gets confused with lack of time, which is one of the most common excuses. Energy comes from discipline, she says, discipline to follow proven strategies like eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep. These are the necessary foundations other improvements can be built upon.
Another potential cause for failure is the size and scope of the goals we set for ourselves. The bar may be impossibly high, the target too far away. It may also be a matter of lacking confidence. "[The] problem isn't that we shouldn't think big, but that we consider ourselves too small of a player in the quest for our own goals," says Kristi Hedges, an executive coach and author of "The Power of Presence." "We set all-or-nothing New Year's resolutions that we can't possibly keep, and frankly don't expect ourselves to."
Many resolutions, she says, are not only unrealistic but also too general and vague to be turned into concrete steps. Failure then becomes an almost inevitable consequence, allowing us to return to our familiar excuses.
So, before you make another resolution, consider first how you will pursue your goals differently from last time when you failed, says Chrissy Scivicque, a lifestyle and career coach. Perhaps you didn't plan ahead carefully enough. Or you didn't plan for setbacks and were ill equipped to deal with them when they occurred. You may have lost motivation along the way or forgot why you went on a particular journey to begin with. Maybe you didn't get enough support to keep you going. Or you are prone to sabotaging yourself as you approach success.
Besides setting only specific goals that are realistically achievable, you should only focus on one resolution at a time, advises Ray Williams. Don't wait for New Year's Day to get started. There is no need for artificial timetables. Begin by taking small steps. Pace yourself. Have an "accountability buddy" who helps you keep track of your progress and encourages you when the going gets tough. Don't be too hard on yourself if you advance too slowly or fall back. Celebrate small successes. Be conscious that changing your behavior and mindset is no easy task and takes time. But it's all worth it and, hopefully, will spare you another frustrating resolution season. Happy New Year!
Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®, which is available on her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D.", and at amazon.com. You can follow Timi on Twitter and on Facebook.


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Monday, August 06, 2007
I thought I'd flag this here on my blog also, given that it's an issue that's quite close to home for me at the moment. Shannon, Kristen and I have talked about it at some length recently - about blog etiquette in general and the sharing of ideas.
I like to think that I'm a fairly open person. I like to share information about my ideas and processes - how things came to be, sometimes even step by step tutorials. If someone emails me for specific information, I am usually quite willing to divulge.
I'm also quite sensitive about potentially copying someone else's ideas. If something I'm doing seems to close to someone else's, I like to flag it, like the birch forest design. And funnily enough, the other day when I was worrying about my notebook kit being too similar to another kit I saw at the trade show, it was the very same crafter (as in the issue above) who's "sew your own" kits I was referring to. Her packaging and the way she'd folded her fabric was just how I had done my prototype, and I was really worried that mine was accidentally too similar (until Shannon told me I was being silly).
Anyway, my point is, when you act/think a certain way, you sort of have the good faith that others will act/think similarly. When someone uses a large information that I give them on my blog or in an email (eg a tutorial), I implicitly expect that they'll give me credit somewhere along the line, because that's what I'd do. I don't expect this in all instances, but definitely ones where I've divulged specific information that you might not be able to get elsewhere.
But, unfortunately not everyone thinks this way, which is a little upsetting. Which raises the question - what is the correct blogging/crafting etiquette? How similar is too similar? When is credit due? What are your experiences and what do you expect from your blog readers and peers?
24 comments:
- Meet Me at Mikes said...
Aww hi! Here i am over here.. but i just wanted to say.. that if you are honest from the get-go. If you saw someone else do something gorgeous with a packet of tissues.. and it eventually led to you doing something wonderful with an empty toilet roll... cool!
If you saw someone do a lovely print of humpty dumpty falling off the wall in green.. and you reinterpret the same exact print in orange.. you're probably not the sort of person to fess up to the original inspiration... are you?! So we're all wasting our breath.
Just be honest and tell the truth. Simple. Similarities happen - it's completely inevitable - collective consciousness etc. I think that's fine. We often share a similar aesthetic. It's why we like each other.
But I just appeal to those people desperate to be creative.. find your own niche.. don't hijack someone elses. Dig deeper and you might surprise yourself with your own ideas!
And as for credit.. well.. if you've carved your own path to a lovely creative outcome.. of course you don't need to document each and every step... because the majority of you crafty gals would never dream of copying.
Probably those that do would never even read these blogs properly anyway. They just look at the pictures!
xx pip
- 9:22 pm
- nicole lecht said...
I'm so leaving a reply post to this today! i was waiting for you to dive in and now i will as well. for just now, i've seen some copying going on with some FB stuff.
we should make some type of banner for our blogs. about "anti-copying" or "don't clone, it's bad for your health" lolol
- 2:23 am
- Victoria E said...
This is a very interesting topic with special significance to all crafty mediums. It's hard to drawn the line between being inspired by someone and downright copying their work.
I'm with meet me at mikes - if you clearly copy someone's idea blatantly (such as a particular print or design), then that is plagiarism in its own right. Of course, if you choose to make a sew your own book cover set from you own fabric, and you mention in your blog that it was inspired by another designer's success in using a similar kit, I don't see anything wrong with that because the materials you two are using are clearly different in design and style.
I personally can relate to the issue of it being difficult to find your own niche when all it takes is a simple blog search to find oodles of designers and writers out there already doing what I want to do. Still, that doesn't mean that each individual doesn't have something unique of their own to contribute - the key is taking the time to find what that something is instead of just resorting to faking someone else's work.
- 7:09 am
- Florence said...
The question you ask... is wide and difficult !!! I will have a look on your readers' answers... Copying seems to have no limit, neither does arguing...
And... I take the opportunity to leave a comment here... because I read each of your articles ;-)
- 7:27 am
- Christie said...
I think it is a very sad situation. There are so many amazing crafters out there generously sharing ideas & tutorials- it isn't hard to give credit where credit is due & there is a big difference between being inspired by someone's work & just plain ripping it off!
- 9:22 am
- Kevan said...
A timely post, and I agree with your etiquette. I recently discovered that someone has copied my entire short film and is currently using it as promotional material for their own creative services, with no credit given.
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- 10:46 am
- Siany said...
Hi! Ive only just come across your blog, but this post jumped out to meet. I have used a few online tutorials, and adapted and changed them in several ways so they are quite different to the original tutorial - however, I still feel the credit should be given to the person where I saw the original idea. I think its fair to say "this is where I first saw it, and this is how I adapted it".
I have recently been making my own bags, and made up a few patterns, but then Ive come online, and found several bags that look quite similar - but I never copied from them or 'stole' any ideas. So I think its just a matter of courtesy, and people should be nice enough to reference where they got the idea from!
- 11:03 am
- Hollabee said...
You came up with the idea for the cover, and you only found out about someone elses after...that's ok I'd say...you didn't steal and you certainly didn't copy.
But it is definitely a difficult topic...I draw patterns for a lot of my things and find similar designs somewhere else occasionally...which is a bit scary, although there are little differences. I think it's hard to avoid in a world where pretty much everything has been invented. The copyright issue is a thing though...just keep a good record (just in case) of what you made/designed, with a date etc.
There are millions of copy cats out there and all we can do is be informed of how to protect ourselves. Might look into some copyright docs & statements.
- 12:33 pm
- Hollabee said...
Back again...there's some very handy info on http://www.copyright.org.au/ (that's if you're in Australia)
It says that it is a good idea to print/mention copyright on your products/designs. i.e the circle with the c, then your name/company name and the year it was designed/made. It is not necessary as all original artworks/designs are automatically protected as soon as it is created and you can prove this by having original sketches/drawings/designs.
Hope this helps.
- 12:56 pm
Some designs are simple and have been around for along time and others are extremely orginal. We live in an age when we have to cover ourselves. Use copyright symbols, date designs, create a flickr group and take photos of your work with your name attached in the photo eg Heather Bailey.
As for the crafty community we know who came up with the original designs.
As a teacher, I am passing the word on to my students.
- 1:27 pm
- Lara said...
I am a crafter who creates only for myself (and family and friends). I adore the creativity of people such as yourselves, who inspire, write tutorials, post photos of your work, and generally give me all sorts of wonderful ideas as to what I can make! Yes, I do copy your work - but only for my own use, and with changes where appropriate, and if I post it on my blog, I always give the appropriate acknowlegements. I love the way that you share! I am not an inherently creative, original person, but I love sewing and crafting, so I thank all of you who enable me to make fantastic things! Where you have patterns for your work available, I purchase them. But I rather make the finished item myself than buy someone else's - for me, the process of making the item is the fun part, as much as (or more than) owning it!
I think that copying someone else's work on a commercial basis (without any acknowledgement of the original) is completely wrong. Although there is very little that is completely original nowadays such blatant copying in my opinion is obvious and immoral. Those of you whose crafting is your income do need to protect yourselves as much as possible.
And although I have the same name as the author of this blog, I didn't copy her!
- 1:47 pm
- elly yap said...
Wow, the plagarism issue that was raised at meet me at mikes blog is so disappointing.
I guess different people have different ideas of what defines copying but for me at the end of the day it always comes back to the saying "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
I doubt any crafter would appreciate being uncredited and blatantly copied for profit like poor Angela. :/
- 2:42 pm
- Heather Moore said...
This issue makes me feel so unhappy. I start to feel frightened of putting pics of my work up on my blog for fear of being copied. However, I really hate to see blogs where people have copyright notices on their photos, and don't want to go there because it seems to be totally at odds with the generous spirit of the blogs I like to read. It immediately sends a fearful and litigation-minded message to the reader that seems totally contradictory to the joyful sharing of blogging.
Oh dear, I feel very upset, but I guess I'd better just live with it.
- 5:53 pm
- Ali said...
o boy! That post at Meet Me at Mikes is not cool.
This is what I think: there's a fine line between sharing the same aesthetic, and copying. It sounds like the Miss Button's Incident is a case of blatant and direct copying. That's dishonest.
Where things get blurry is where craft meets commerce. Craft has grown out of a tradition of sharing and teaching. Commerce assumes people operate completely alone. If you want to make a living out of craft, you have to accept the nature of commerce and that other people will have similar ideas and make similar things to yours. If there are several people making and selling similar things to yours, that's a trend, and the more all of you make and sell, the more you all benefit. [Note I said similar, not identical].
When it comes to the internet, I believe that putting something on the internet is publishing, and just like publishing a book or writing an essay for school, you need to acknowledge your sources, and you don't pass someone else's work off as your own. Full stop.
- 5:56 pm
- Amy said...
Inspired from and blatant copying is very much different. It's simple, really, to me--if you'd have to look at another person's design so many times to get yours right, well, then it's copying.
And they're selling her designs too? Wholesale? Now that's really too far. They might even have bought her pattern as well to make sure they copy Miss Buttons right. Talk about a stab in the back!
- 10:22 pm
good one lara (and pip)!
- 10:53 pm
- shula said...
You follow your heart.
A person knows when and if he/she is copying.
- 10:59 pm
- Anna said...
I work in fashion- the industry where everyone rips everyone else off (even the designers). it can be quite hard in this situation where there is quite a fine line between 'inspired by' and a blatant rip off! Some compnaies do eventually run into legal trouble for this.
How ever the situation is a little different with craft as there is often a level of personal sentiment and care attached to an item of work. i would be gutted if my work was copied without a reference of some kind.
- 7:47 am
- Heather Moore said...
Hey, Lara! Thanks for the looooong comment on my blog. I'd love to email you though and chat about stuff. I'm at heapau[at]iafrica[dot]com. Cheers, Heather
- 5:20 pm
- Caroline said...
It's a hard topic.
It's hard when there are so many crafty people and we all thought we came up with the idea.
I love to share my ideas or ideas that were inspired from others.. I just think the main thing is to link back or give credit to where you saw it first. I always try to do that and I appreciate when people do that for me.
Nice thoughts.. thanks for sharing
- 10:09 am
- EC (Lisa) Stewart said...
I, too, have issues about actually posting some of my work-in-progress projects on my blog due to the flagrant plagiarism that occurs. One day, I'll learn how to meet that happy medium of showing my inspiration and the results of my work before actually creating a product to sell. Meanwhile, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that someone gives credit where credit is due.
Best of luck in your pursuits.
- 10:51 am
- ambika said...
I'd rather err on the side of over-crediting than risk offending or upsetting someone--or worse, come off as a thief.
With jewelry, it's *really* hard not to do something someone's done before but it's still imperative to make clear where your inspiration is coming from. Great posts all around on this topic and I'm glad to see everyone's 2 cents.
- 1:05 am
- tiel said...
I think that no matter what 'industry' you work in, you are always going to have those that are original, and those that are not. But even the original ideas come from somewhere, something, someone. It is a process. If you choose not to acknowledge that you have created something that is similar or influenced by someones else's ideas than you are a fool. Because people know.
Hey, Picasso was influenced by Cezanne.
But yes, people should own up to being influenced.otherwise they just aren't worth knowing.
i'm going over to read that post from pip.
- 5:41 pm
- perfectbound said...
Hi Kirin,
I have a bit of a technical question about your blog. I'm new to blogger and I'm still finding my way around. I'm wondering if there's some sort of special code that you did to get the white of the center to continuously run from top to bottom with the pattern on either side. Or is that just standard with the Minima template?
Anyhoo, I love your work. Especially your pattern work with the Gocco. I hope to pull something like that off one day as well as you do.
Best, Julie
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