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Thirteen years ago, Patrick and I bought our first real home and moved in. I had always promised him that we'd get a dog when we got our own home. We brought Biscuit home on September 11, 2004. He's a Snow White Tibetan Spaniel and rather fond of shoes, paper and wood. For a year, he chewed his way through our house, destroying window sills, base boards, furniture, tennis shoes, flip flops, expensive coffee table books, entire rolls of toilet paper. My boss told me that Biscuit was bored and lonely, and needed a companion. I told him that he was crazy. I needed another dog like a hole in my head. So…I looked at local pet rescue agencies and found a female Tibetan Spaniel at Atlanta Pet Rescue. We trekked en masse to APR to let Biscuit and the lady Tibbie meet. She had ZERO interest in him. Zilch. Feeling rather disappointed, we searched for another option. Standing amidst 40 raucous, barking dogs, Skyler looked like the chillest dog ever. He wasn't jockeying for attention…he had a calm smile on his face and looked so happy. So we introduced Biscuit and Skyler…
The boys hit it off instantly. Biscuit is naturally submissive and ridiculously docile. Skyler had the domineering personality typical of chihuahuas (he was a papillon chihuahua mix, we think). We took him home and I went back to work for the remainder of the day. Fast forward to five o'clock…Andy calls me and asks if I had turned the new dog over. Erm, no. Andy told me that Skyler had giant swollen black testicles. He was supposed to be neutered!!! I called the vet in total panic. I assumed that he was going septic and/or had gangrene. She assured me that he was merely suffering from a post-op infection and that we could bring him in the morning for an antibiotic shot. I was certain he'd be in ICU by dawn. Skyler's balls healed nicely after all. Unfortunately, he had contracted kennel cough and passed it along to Biscuit. Their first month together was spent miserably ill, sleeping in twin round dog beds, side-by-side, forming a very special bond.
I have so many stories about Biscuit and Skyler…it's going to be difficult to condense 12 years worth of love. My heart hurts everyday because he's gone now, but I have to record all of this, even the pain. It's all part of how much we loved him.
Running away: Skyler was my Olympic runner. He could dart out the door if you gave him three inches of space. He'd be bounding down the street, jaunty tail fanning out behind him like a flag. I'm fast on my feet, and Patrick is like lightning, but Skyler was cheetah-on-a-rocket fast. You couldn't catch him unless he stopped to eat, poop or snarl at another dog. For Sky, it was all a game. He'd turn around and laugh at you, eyes sparkling, chest heaving, before taking off again like Flo Jo. After nearly being run over by cars chasing him, we learned to just let him roam. His microchip saved him on several occasions.
Eating terrible things: Skyler spent an unknown amount of time as stray. Someone obviously cared for him as a puppy, but he escaped into the world and had to survive on his own. He was supremely scrappy and resourceful. Week old catfood, chicken wing bones, raisin oatmeal cookies stolen from a toddler, leathery, sun-baked bullfrog roadkill, an entire pack of Xylitol-laden chewing gum, steamed broccoli, giant green grasshoppers…the world was his buffet. We spent many a late night at GVS getting emetics and watching him yak up his strange meals.
Singing, dancing and paw pumping: Skyler had quite a few talents that we discovered in time. Cell phone ringtones bothered him and he'd sing and howl when certain tunes played. Canned Heat was his favorite/least favorite. I have a few videos and, boy, could he sing! When I'd come in the door after a long day, he was certain to greet me at the door, jumping up on his hind legs, dancing around and pumping his front paws. He taught Biscuit to pump his paws too; only, Biscuit does it when he's laying on his back.
Puking on my head: I still laugh out loud telling this story. I was home one day from work, sick as a dog, suffering from a sinus infection and bronchitis, laid out on the sofa like a corpse. Biscuit and Skyler were snuggled up behind me. Suddenly I felt a wet "SPLAT"! on my head and shoulder. I woke up instantly, hearing the blurp, blurp, blurp noises as Skyler heaved and prepared to unload more. My screams scared him and he popped up on the back of the sofa, where he proceeded to puke again. I yelled more and he jumped down onto the rug. BLURP, BLURP, BLURP! Boom! Right on the rug! Dripping with vile, goopy kibble, I bellowed again, and propelled Skyler across the rug (scooting him across like a shuffleboard puck) until he landed on the hardwood floor near the sliding glass doors. BLURP! I opened the door, deposited him outside and watched in disbelief as he dry-heaved. It took me an hour to clean up everything. Poor little guy looked so contrite. I think he was so sympathetic that he got sick to more fully commiserate with me. Or he snarfed his food down too quickly…
Attacking other dogs big and small (mastiffs, Doberman, etc.): Skyler only ever liked three dogs…Biscuit, Bella and Hudson Lou. He loved all people and only three dogs. As a stray, he must have used his hysterical behavior to deter other dogs from approaching him. He'd rear up on his hind legs, pumping and snarling. He was pure ferocity, all twelve pounds of him. Skyler would run up to the biggest dogs and jump right in their faces. He'd also terrorize the smallest four pound teacup poodles. I never knew how fierce the attack would be. He reserved his toughest fronts for the most gargantuan canines…the bull mastiffs and the Dobermans. Sky loved to run pell-mell into the backyard of the 150 pound male and female mastiffs, giddily riling them into a frenzy. The female dog was so big and strong that she could crash through a stained glass door. She could have swallowed Skyler whole. His second favorite dog to antagonize was the nearby Dobie. Skyler went right for the jugular…and almost reached his chest. Almost.
Befriending Bella and Hudson Lou: Skyler had an immediate repoire with Hudson, a second generation cockapoo. I think Skyler perceived him as a twin. Huddie was jumbly and gregarious, without a mean bone in his shaggy frame. He rocked a faux hawk and the sweetest smile. Skyler wasn't so taken with Bella right away. She was a gorgeous golden retriever, long flowing locks and a goofy, harmless demeanor. She'd lay down and pee on herself when my boys approached. Skyler would snarl and jump on her. It took years before he realized that Bella meant no harm.
Finding friendly humans to rescue him: Skyler regularly escaped and seemed to have a knack for finding hospitality wherever he landed. Once he spent two nights away from home. We were massively worried, especially since coyotes regularly roamed our neighborhood. I put up reward posters in all the surrounding communities. I checked with our vet's office. I was going to start calling shelters and animal control, when I got a strange phone call. All I heard, in a tiny voice with a soft accent, was "reward?". I said "yes, do you have my dog?". The response…"yes, reward?". I could tell that I was definitely speaking with a young Hispanic boy. He kept repeating the request while I was trying to get an address so I could bring him his reward. Skyler had wandered into a nearby apartment complex. I knew that it was full of big dogs when we drove up because the barks resonated all around the dark parking area. Wandering to the back side of the building, we found the right door and knocked. To my surprise, an entire family, full of friendly, smiling faces, welcomed us when the door opened, including Skyler standing in the center of the crowd. The little boy came up and said "reward?". I laughed and said, "yes, absolutely." He couldn't have been more than 7 or 8, very close to Patrick's age at the time. His relatives didn't seem to speak any English, and he only spoke limited phrases. I handed him his cash reward. He thanked me and told me "We fed him a lot. He was hungry." To which I replied, "He always is". The boy translated this to his family and they all started laughing. No one could believe that this slender, tiny, scrawny, 12 lb dog was always hungry. I thanked them all profusely and carted Skyler off in my arms.
Attacking cicadas: Biscuit and Skyler loved cicada season at Otter Creek. They would chase the wildly buzzing bugs all over the huge deck. They were too afraid to actually bite the loud insects, but they'd spend ages toying with them. I even have video (sadly I can't post it here, but it does exist).
Eating grasshoppers: Skyler also loved to nosh on those enormous green grasshoppers. I saw him grab one in his front paws, rip the head off and snack on it like it was popcorn. Biscuit watched the entire scene, head cocked in curiosity. He never ate strange things like Sky.
Chasing Biscuit: Nothing excited Skyler more than tussling with Biscuit. He'd chase him all over the basement carpet, tearing around the quilting tables like two race cars. Skyler took particular interest in Biscuit after they had baths. He'd hump Biscuit repeatedly, which never bothered Biscuit (he's a very docile, submissive dog).
Destroying Loofah dogs: I've bought tons of dog toys to please the boys, but their absolute favorites were the Loofah dogs. In case you aren't familiar, they are long, skinny, soft dog toys that look a bit like Dachsunds and usually have one or two squeaky bits inside. They'd parade all over the house, fighting to have both instead of sharing. The loofah dogs would last a few hours, and then I'd find stuffing everywhere.
Smelling like a tortilla chip: Yeah, he smelled like a tortilla chip when he hadn't been bathed in a month or more. I think it was the oils and lanolin in his coat. I miss that smell.
Looking like a Dr. Seuss Character after being groomed: I'll have to dig up a photo depicting this. It's hilarious. The groomer made his feet look huge, shrunk his body, left his head poofy and gave him a massively fanned out tail.
Traveling cross country: In 2015, I packed up my BMW 3 series, loaded up the boys in their seat belt harnesses and got them situated in plush dog beds in the black seat. We went all the way from Atlanta to San Diego and back, with stops along the way to visit family and friends. Skyler ran away in El Paso, making new friends with a military family on base. He endured gastric episodes every other day, with vomiting and diarrhea. I never could figure out what was causing all of his distress. It took months to slightly solve the riddle…he could no longer eat grains…just protein and veggies. In San Diego, my cousin Summer Lee took incredible care of him and helped him recover from his illness. She kept him at her vet office while her mom and dad took me sailing around Coronado. He and Biscuit would take turns sleeping in the car, so there was ever a watchful eye on me and the road. Skyler was always a great car dog, never whining or running around with stress. He'd curl up and get cozy. Even Biscuit seemed to relax and enjoy the ride. We were the Three Musketeers, braving maurauding motorcycle gangs, crackheads and goats head burrs (if you've never experienced one of these spiky monsters, consider yourself VERY lucky). And a wave on the beach that nearly washed us all away…well, Biscuit at least. I'm so thankful we had that trip together. So many special memories.
Nursing me through depression again and again: Skyler was the most empathetic little dog I have ever known. Scientists say that dogs can understand over 140 facial expressions that humans make, more than even other humans recognize. Dogs can also understand the tone of your voice and some vocabulary. Their sense of smell gives them an additional advantage in sensing our health and mental disposition. Biscuit is sweet and caring, but Skyler would always snuggle with me when I was crying. I spent so many nights on the couch, either weeping, overeating horrible things, or simply inert, and he was my comfort. He never left my side. Skyler knew that I was sick and suffering. He could smell the sweat, the stress, feel the sobs, the tears, my pounding heart. He was so quick to offer kisses. I'd have accepted them all if only he didn't like to eat poop. He gave all his love to try to heal me. He got me though the worst times with his quiet love, whereas Biscuit would clown around to make me laugh. Together they were the perfect therapeutic combination. If you ever want to dig through my blog, you can find more stories from the trip.
You passed away on a Thursday, April 20th, in my arms. I spent the day with you, as I should have spent so many days. I held you in my lap and didn't want to ever let you go. I took you to see Gran, and Bam and Papa. I asked Heather to come see you and say goodbye. Ali came over and sat with me for awhile too. Patrick had said his farewells before he went back to school. Papa teared up saying goodbye to you…he loved you so much. We all stroked your little head, your perfectly round noggin.
I didn't want to let go of you, holding you in the blanket. Your spirit had already departed your tiny body, but I didn't want to let go. I didn't want to put you in a box and bury you. I can still feel you in my arms. I'll never let you go, Skyler. I loved you every bit as much as Biscuit. I'm sorry if I ever played favorites. You were every bit as special, every bit as delightful, every bit as loving and wonderful. I wish I had loved you more, done more for you, doted on you as much as you deserved, taken better care of you. I did what I could with all the distractions of modern life, but I wish I had been less selfish with my time. I'd have reached for all your kisses, let you sleep in the bed with us, taken you for more walks, loved you more. We don't realize how finite something so precious is until it's too late and you've run out of time. Knowing that I was at least so incredibly blessed with your love is some consolation, but no other dog can ever replace you in my heart. I'll never let you go, my sweetest little man.


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Prevent unintended pregnancy.
- Women who do not desire future pregnancy should pursue permanent contraceptive options (e.g., tubal occlusion or vasectomy).
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Prevent or delay preterm birth in a subsequent pregnancy.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
No Cook Week
Tuesday: I'll build a meal around Trader Joe's Polenta Provencale . I'll start by sauteeing a diced onion and a diced red bell pepper and then add the rinsed Gabanzo beans, black beans, & corn as well as the package of Polenta Provencale. I'll add a bag of arugula at the end and cook it until it is wilted. I know some of you think arugula is too "bitter," but I used it in a similar way a few weeks ago, and it turned out really mild and nice. Actually, the teenager had looked at me in disbelief when I added an entire bag of arugula, but he ended up really liking the dish.
Wednesday: Brown rice past and organic marinara sauce with sauteed onion and sauteed mushrooms. Spinach salad.
Thursday: Quinoa with roasted green beans, Brussels Sprouts, bell peppers, & onions in a sesame dressing. This is going to be similar to this dish.
Friday: To celebrate the end of a long week, we'll get Chipotle.
Questions: Do you have any meals planned this week? What's your favorite take-out food? We love Chipotle.
Be well,
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Good luck on your finals! I typically do not plan meals, so it's always a great surprise!ReplyDelete
I used to plan my meals and it was so nice to just look at my calender and see what I was making for dinner. Now I usually just go look in the pantry and see what I have and figure something out when it's time to eat. :pReplyDelete
WE love Chipotle too. I have been using Sunday's to prep and cook ahead some things and that gets me a few days of the week...and hubs does a couple...or we just snack.ReplyDelete
we are very relaxed around our neck of the woods at dinner time. I make up for it with the weekends.
Yum, those meals sounds fantastic! I keep saying I'm going to try polenta (well, try making it) but I have yet to purchase any. I don't know if Nick will like it, but after this weekend I have a better feeling about it!ReplyDelete
Nick and I do fastfood very rarely, but when we do it's usually Subway, Chipotle, or Wendy's!
Sounds like a great week of eats!ReplyDelete
We love Thai at my house...
I like Chipotle, too!ReplyDelete
You're the second post I've seen with arugula in it and now I am CRAVING arugula...a whole bag! ; ) Your dinners look wonderful, your family is lucky!!
This is my week to study for finals, so I too have been turning towards convenience or preplanned meal. I just had an Amy's frozen meal. I usually just make some kind of grain, such as rice or bulghur wheat, and munch on it all week. A little repetitive, but saves me a lot of time!ReplyDelete
It must feel so nice to have all of your meals planned out! I am so impressed with your organization. Chipotle Friday sounds the perfect way to end the week, too :)ReplyDelete
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I love quinoa, and I love roasted veggies. Sounds like a great dish!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/08/2009
Good luck with finals this week! I have no plans yet for my meals, and I do at least need to plan a holiday get together meal for Saturday.ReplyDelete
This week I'm pretty much winging it on the meals. Whatever I have in the pantry and fridge. As for take out, it depends on my mood at the moment. I never stick to one place.ReplyDelete
Good Luck with your finals!
All those meals sound great! Wait, I didn't know you were a student (or teacher)? What are you studying/teaching?!ReplyDelete
You love Trader Joe's as much as me!ReplyDelete
great meal ideas!ReplyDelete
Our meals were chicken cacciatore (made last night), a puff pastry trial meal :), leftovers, and roast!
wow girl! you got your whole week planned out!ReplyDelete
I wish you the best of luck with your finals!!
Love the meal plans!ReplyDelete
Unfortunately, we don't have a Chipotle in New Orleans. My favorite, quick take-out place would have to be Pita Pit.
This week we are having a pasta dish, a baked chicken dish, macaroni 'n cheese and pizza! Our favorite take out is a nice little Mexican restaurant we have here. (One of the few!)ReplyDelete
It's stir-fry week for me. Tonight was marinated thinly sliced strips of beef with broccoli, onions and ginger in a teriyaki-like sauce. Tomorrow, it's a stir-fry of shrimp, edamame, Napa cabbage and green onions in a sweet-chili sauce.ReplyDelete
You're meals sound like they will be good. I do not have anything planned, but tons of options. Mostly I will be making latkes for the middle schoolers as Hanukah is coming up.ReplyDelete
OMG - that polenta sounds delish. Look forward to the photo. Thanks for visiting weheartmacandcheese.com. Appreciated your comment. Cheers, Hilary.ReplyDelete
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Kelis - 'Food'
The R&B innovator's return is satisfying but occasionally a little bland
Kelis has always been far ahead of the R&B pack. The New York-born singer was working with The Neptunes back in 1998 when they were up-and-coming producers, rather than ubiquitous hitmakers, and was migrating towards Euro house in 2010 when such influences were still frowned upon among the urban elite.
All of which made her recent single 'Jerk Ribs' something of a surprise, evoking as it did the bump and shuffle of '60s soul rather than the bleeding-edge sound of the future. It was a decent song, certainly, but didn't we expect more from Kelis and producer du jour Dave Sitek?
Two months later we have 'Food', Kelis's sixth studio album, recorded in Sitek's LA home between bouts of inspirational home cooking, with the singer trying out melodies while working in the kitchen as Sitek experimented on the piano in the lounge.
While 'Food''s default sound of scratch guitar, tight basslines and resplendent horns evokes soul's golden age (or fin-de-siècle Macy Gray, for those being less charitable), there are enough details here – the sub-bass rumbling on 'Forever Be' or the snappy hip-hop drums on 'Dreamer' – to mark this out as a sufficiently modern record.
More importantly, 'Food' contains enough songwriting nous, raw vocal dexterity and striking instrumental arrangement to make such retro concerns largely a non-issue. This is especially true on the two standout ballads 'Floyd' and 'Dreamer', which play heart-on-sleeve vocals against rousing string arrangements that will send your neck hairs into orbit.
The latter, which closes the album, is particularly wild-eyed and stirring. Its epically woozy '5 AM' feel – built on Sitek's wall-of-sound string rush – suggests a follow-up to 'Suspended', the psychedelic peak of Kelis's 1999 debut 'Kaleidoscope'.
However, 'Dreamer''s success does also highlight 'Food''s greatest weakness: an occasional tendency towards blandness, particularly among the more upbeat numbers, with 'Breakfast''s relentless positivity too close to Coke-ad territory for comfort.
But in a year where erstwhile Kelis collaborator Pharrell Williams (who produced her first two albums with his Neptunes production partner Chad Hugo) has taken his own brand of soul homage to global success, Kelis's dig into the genre seems to be another timely move.
And while 'Food' may be more home-cooked comforts than Blumenthal experimentation, at its best it's a fulfilling portion.
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Director: Dave Sitek
Record label: Ninja Tune
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American Aurora, a tool of the Democratic-Republican Party, illustrates the use of newspapers as partisan instruments in early U.S. history. The government's response to such opposition in the Sedition Act of 1798 illustrates the precariousness of press freedom in the formative years of the republic.
Richard Rosenfeld offers some of the best insight into the American Aurora in his American Aurora—A Democratic Republican Returns—The Suppressed History of our Nation's Beginnings and the Heroic Newspaper That Tried to Report It.
He uses the first person narrative of William Duane, assistant and successor to Benjamin Franklin Bache (founding editor of the Philadelphia Aurora and grandson of Benjamin Franklin) to report the political battles waged between Federalists and Republicans at the end of the eighteenth century.
Duane's account sets the stage for the Sedition Act, Alexander Hamilton's threat of war with France, and the election of Thomas Jefferson as the nation's third president.
An emboldened press in the early years of America
Through the use and arrangement of primary texts — newspaper articles and selected correspondence — Duane's character presents the emboldened press as the site of exchange in the marketplace of ideas. Daily newspapers circulating throughout cities and towns tenaciously waged ideological battles for the hearts and minds of citizens. The Philadelphia Aurora and its rivals, the Gazette of the United States and the Porcupine Gazette, were primary vehicles for political communication, rallying cries for change in Philadelphia, the nation's seat of government.
The American Aurora represented Jeffersonian philosophy and the Philadelphia Democrats, who believed that the American Revolution had afforded citizens a unique historical opportunity to fully develop the rights of man, not only as active participants but as virtuous individuals.
Issue after issue of the Aurora devoted discussion to British history, to help readers understand the historical and economic development of the monarchy and aristocracy. The editors thereby reminded the newly enfranchised of the horrors of laboring as cogs in machinery operated by elites. The Aurora called for the politics of majority rule and reconstitution of the judiciary. Bache, Duane, and their colleagues sought to end the practice of judicial review and reliance upon English common law for the resolution of disputes among American citizens.
The Aurora struck fear in the heart of Philadelphia's elite, especially the legal community, which perceived the call for the abolition of common law as advocating unbridled anarchy.
Philadelphia editor charged with sedition
In response, the Sedition Act codified and implemented an effort to silence those who disagreed with Federalist Party leaders Alexander Hamilton and President John Adams. Authorities charged Bache with sedition, but he died before arraignment in the 1798 pandemic of yellow fever that swept Philadelphia.
Duane took up the call as editor of the Aurora, continuing to attack the Adams administration as elitist, but the Sedition Act successfully muzzled political dissidence and curbed the power of the majoritarian wing of the Jeffersonian Democrats.
The American Aurora serves as a historical reminder of the power of the press and the courage required to proffer alternative views in politically heated environments. The Sedition Act serves to remind of the fear that written words that challenge the status quo can excite among those who hold the seat of power and the lengths the powerful will go to in quelling its disposition.Send Feedback on this article


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Current Undergraduates
High performing undergraduate students interested in graduate school, should consider the opportunities listed below to accelerate their graduate degree completion. Not all engineering programs offer these option, so it is important to discuss your academic plan and goals with the graduate advisor or graduate assistant in your program.
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate students interested in research or graduate study are encouraged to get involved in a research lab in their focus area. This may be developed through a specific faculty member or through the KU Center for Undergraduate Research. Undergraduate researchers may be voluntary (minimal responsibilities) or paid positions (with expectations and responsibilities defined). Students should contact the Center for Undergraduate Research or individual faculty to inquire.
At the University of Kansas, the School of Engineering offers ample opportunities for undergraduates to get involved in research, even as underclassmen. Participating in research as an undergraduate can provide you with insight and experiences not found in the classroom and can help prepare you to be successful in whichever direction your career takes you. Learn more about undergraduate research!
Well qualified undergraduate students with a strong interest in graduate study may choose to complete an early application to the engineering graduate program making them eligible for co-enrollment or early admission in their final semester of undergraduate study. Students who are considering this option should plan to enroll in 3-6 credit hours of graduate study along with the remaining credit hours towards their undergraduate degree. This is a good option for students interested in accelerated master's programs or would like to transfer graduate credits to another university (generally up to 6 credits are accepted). The department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers early admission to well qualified students. Other interested students should consult the graduate advisor or assistant in their chosen program.
Students receiving financial aid and undergraduate scholarships or fellowships are ineligible and should discuss their situation with the Graduate Advisor or Assistant in their department or program. More information can be found in the Policy Library.
Accelerated Master's Degree Program Options (Bachelor's to Master's Degree)
There are currently two engineering MS degree options that may allow students to graduate within one year, Civil Engineering MS program and Bioengineering MS program. This option requires students to manage a high level of graduate classes, making them ineligible to work as a GTA or GRA in most cases. The accelerated program balances the strengths of highly-motivated student in these academic programs with a research or real-world project experience to make them highly successful/competitive in the job market. Most of these students will leave the university after 5 years of study holding both the Bachelor's and the Master's degree.
Fast Track PhD Programs (Bachelor's to Doctoral Degree)
Exceptionally well-qualified students, interested in doctoral study, currently pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree are encouraged to apply directly to a fast-track Ph.D. program without prior completion of a master's degree. Students admitted to the fast-track Ph.D. program have the option to write a master's thesis or complete the M.S. degree while working towards the Ph.D., but it is not required.
Requirements for fast-track admission:
- Completed at least 75 hours toward the BS degrees
- Overall GPA and a GPA in math, basic science, and engineering courses at or above 3.50


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Audio Synthesis are a small team of designers based in Nottingham, UK. They are well known for their minimalist designs that put sound quality forefront. Their key work has been on phono stages and in digital front ends and DAC's.
Key products: Audio Synthesis DAX Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC).
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4302 Olde Indian Creek Lane
Long Grove, IL
Listing Price $1,699,000
6 bed · 6 bath · 7,230 sqFT
Crain's Luxury Home of the week, Jan. 2017. A commanding and gracious presence, this custom English Manor home is an extraordinary property with sweeping lawns and Rose Gardens that extend taste and functionality to the discerning buyer. Meticulously maintained, this True Masonry Stucco Home resides on 3+ magnificent acres minutes from town. Upon entering, one immediately recognizes the highest standard of architectural interior, stylish living and entertaining experience throughout with the chef's gourmet kitchen; Belgian bluestone counters and glazed cream cabinets opening to living and entertaining areas. 5 fireplaces throughout the home, library room, cozy screened-in porch looking out to the gardens, formal and informal dining and living areas. The second floor offers 6 spacious bedrooms with ensuite, 5 full baths. Lower level offering wine cellar, cinema room, work out area, living area, full bath, ample storage areas and cedar closet. District 96 and Stevenson High School.


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July 5, 1998, Section WC, Page 14Buy Reprints
IN his 33-year professional career as a comedian, Robert Klein, a Briarcliff resident for the last 13 years, has never spared directing his rapier and scathing wit on himself. Performing at a makeshift comedy club, Bananas, here in Elmsford on a recent Saturday night, Mr. Klein started out on a roll.
''Bananas here at the Ramada,'' the 56-year-old comedian blared. ''That can so easily be moved to the Holiday Inn. You're looking at one of the most temporary institutions in show business. Bananas can be unloaded in 3.2 seconds to make room for the Goldberg bar mitzvah.
''You might be wondering how a career as great as mine winds up in a motel room? I suggest letters of protest to my agent.''
But for Mr. Klein, the work, the one-night club dates, the improvisation are how he has developed most of his more than 11 hours of comedic material.
''There's a lot of stream of consciousness,'' he said. ''There's a lot of chattering like a musician finding out ideas. The audience and the room is the reactor. That is the sand in the oyster. It makes the stuff come out.''
With his seventh HBO special and a book for Simon & Schuster based on old and new routines on the horizon, Mr. Klein said he has no intention of retiring.
He has acted on Broadway and in movies, most recently, ''Primary Colors,'' cut comedy records, been the host of two television talk shows and turned down television sitcoms written with himself in mind -- even though as he continually reinvents himself, he is now eager to brand his humor on one. His only caveat is that he remain in Westchester.
''The quid pro quo is New York,'' Mr. Klein said. ''I love my kid. I'm not leaving here.'' His 14-year-old son, Allie, will enter Briarcliff High School this fall, and although Mr. Klein lives in a different house after his divorce -- ''a smaller, but happier house'' -- he lives only two miles from his son and is devoted to him. His new house is on the pinnacle of a hill with a view of the Hudson and a quarry in Rockland County, which supplies New York City brownstone.
Having lived in an apartment complex in the North Bronx while growing up, Mr. Klein said his family always ''aspired to live in Westchester.''He said: ''We would look. My father never wanted to owe anybody any money so he did the smart thing -- he rented for $86 a month for 900 years. I wanted a 'Leave It to Beaver' kind of house with a backyard. I always wanted to say, 'Ma, I'm going out' instead of 'Ma, I'm going down.' I wanted when the ice cream man came to have the dime thrown out the window horizontally instead of vertically.''
Moving to Westchester, at first, Mr. Klein thought the inspiration for his humor might dry up. ''I always felt the energy of the city had something to do with my comedy, but I also think my very funny father and mother had something to do with it.'' he said. ''While I miss certain conveniences in the city, I could not wake up every morning in the city. I love the sounds of my birds, the wind and the rain. It's unspeakably beautiful. I like my solitude, but I also like being so close to the city I love. It's the pulse.''
He said he is happy his son is showing an interest in New York City.
''One of the pitfalls of living in a place as comfortable as Briarcliff,'' he said, ''is I find an appallingly large number of people who should know better and have the financial facility, whose children are not familiar at all with the city.''
Keeping his distance from Hollywood has allowed Mr. Klein to ''get away from show business,'' which he calls ''a wonderful business, more meritocracy than most.''
He added: ''I couldn't be more laid back. At least, I'm trying to be laid back.''
That was far from the case when after graduating from Alfred University in Alfred, N.Y., at 20, his theater teacher convinced his father that Mr. Klein should attend the Yale Drama School.
''My father liked the sound of Yale,'' Mr. Klein said. ''He said, 'Yale, to be an actor? Yale University? Did Eddie Cantor go to college to be an actor?' ''
After only one year at Yale, Mr. Klein returned to Manhattan to try to make it on the stage. ''It was the fall of 1963 when President Kennedy was shot. It was a very bad time for me because I was embarrassed. I had no chutzpah to knock on doors and tell people I'm talented. I had nothing going for me.''
So he started working as a substitute teacher in junior high schools in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers and began writing some of his best early material from those experiences.
''It gave me some self-respect,'' he said. ''I used humor to be a favorite.''
A year later, Jimmy Burroughs, a friend and classmate at Yale and later the developer of the television sitcom ''Cheers,'' cast Mr. Klein in his Weekend Review, and he was eventually signed by the managing duo of Jack Rollins and Charlie Joffee, who also represented Woody Allen. ''I started with absolutely nothing, no connections,'' Mr. Klein said. ''I think I've made a lot of people laugh -- which I think is a reasonably high calling. I think I definitely developed a trend in stand-up as an un-comedian comedian, talking reality. It was important to me not to be the guy wearing cuff links making fat girlfriend jokes. A lot of people like Seinfeld and Leno and Billy Crystal said I had a certain influence over them.''
Versatility, he said, has kept him ''interested and working.'' But although he worries sometimes that he will run out of funny new routines, stand-up is his passion.
''It's really taking charge for an hour or more.'' He admitted that it was not getting any easier. ''Audiences are not as smart as they once were. I don't think they read as much. The most satisfying shows I ever did was a Broadway run I had nine years ago at the Circle on the Square. I was completely new to the audience. I could work up to them. I could be subtle. I could use vocabulary to its fullest, use nuance.''
His act has always focused on generational issues. His parents were careful, he said, they had a different approach to child-bearing than the Flying Wallendas. ''Watch out for that lamp cord!'' he says his parents shouted at him. ''Don't cut that bagel toward your neck!''
The charlatans of society have also always been fair game for him. At Bananas, playing a lawyer advertising on television, Mr. Klein looked beseechingly out at his audience and said: ''You swear you're not injured? Do you know someone's who's injured? Do you want to be injured? Do you know someone who wants to be injured?''
Afterward Mr. Klein said, ''The worst possible crime of larceny is cheating someone of their trust.''
Now his age is a topic for ridicule and concern. ''The golden years,'' he said mockingly in his act. ''Someone sent me an A.A.R.P. card on my 50th birthday. I needed that like a hole in the head. You get a nice magazine with great pricing on oxygen and flowers.''
Off stage, he said, ''I don't hold with these people like Gail Sheehy -- 'The Golden Age.' I think it's a crock. My parents lived to fairly ripe old age -- 82 and 77 -- but their demise was not by any means attractive.
''I think younger. I had a nice relationship with a woman a lot younger than I not long ago, and it was very hard for me to cope with it. She was incredibly mature and beautiful in a lot of ways. It's just that she has things to do in her life. She's just starting out. What's the point of living with me and having -- what do I have? -- eight good years left? I'm already falling apart.''
But that is not any reason for him to stop. Imitating his comedic heroes, Lucille Ball, Sid Caesar, Lenny Bruce and Jonathan Winters, Mr. Klein is still having fun on stage and enjoying the audience's reaction.
''All entertainers -- particularly comedians -- are childlike, not childish,'' he said. ''We need affirmation.''


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How to Make Calm And Cozy In The Family Room
There's something truly beautiful about textiles. They are the pieces of fabric that work to give our home an identity. The perfect pillow, a beautiful throw, a handmade blanket. Each of these pieces has a story behind it. Each textile has a history to it, a level of artisanship and thought-provoking design. And each can be used to tell our own individual story at home, highlighting a color, pattern or place that we love. Many times it's the textiles that truly make a house feel like a home.
Kera Thompson, the founder of Interwoven, has a focus on bringing handmade textiles from around the globe to all of our homes. This textile maven's Salt Lake City home is a nod to her well-traveled life. From room to room you can spot an array of pieces she's discovered during her travels. Vintage kilims, colorful kantha quilts, and Hmong pillows, are woven seamlessly into the interior. With a focus on highlighting our world's global connection, through textiles, Thompson hopes to highlight just how interconnected we all truly are.
"From my travels and experiences as a designer, mother, and model, I have realized how interwoven we are as a world community, and cherish the beauty that comes as we become aware and embrace the good around us," remarks Thompson. "Each piece in my collection is just a small reflection of that beauty."
Thompson's home is Interwoven's ultimate showroom. Each room highlights how global textiles can effortlessly fit into the most modern of spaces. In the master bedroom, a neutral bed and bedding are layered with colorful blankets and cushions. A vintage sari kantha quilt brings home Pantone's marsala shade, while a kilim pillow adds a riot of hues to the bed.
Textiles can be expressive pieces. Many times they help us show off our individuality at home. They can be used to add color, pattern and can even be the foundation of a certain feel you want in a space. In her daughter's bedroom, the home's global lifestyle continues to be on display. A colorful kantha quilt from India becomes the perfect way to express a childhood exuberance.
Beyond textiles, Thompson has a way of integrating global pieces in some of the most unexpected ways. A handcrafted mobile above her daughter's bed adds to the room's color story of yellow, blue and bright pink.
Thompson's home studio marries modern furnishings with the global elements that make up her shop. Among her bright blue shelving, you can find handwoven African baskets, a collection of gorgeous quilts, and piles of pillows all ready to ship out at a moment's notice.


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India (Hindi: भारत Bhārat; see also other names), officially the Republic of India, is a sovereign country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world.[11] Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east, India has a coastline of over 7000 kilometres.[8] It borders Pakistan to the west;[12] China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Indonesia.
Home to the Indus Valley civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history.[13] Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated here, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped the region's variegated culture. Gradually annexed by the British East India Company from the early eighteenth century and colonised by the United Kingdom from the mid-nineteenth century, India became a modern nation-state in 1947 after a struggle for independence that was marked by widespread use of nonviolent resistance as a means of social protest.
India is the world's 4th largest economy in terms of purchasing power and the 12th largest economy at market exchange rates. India has made rapid economic progress in the last decade. Although the country's standard of living is projected to rise sharply in the next half-century, it currently battles high levels of poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, and environmental degradation. A pluralistic, multi-lingual, and multi-ethnic society, India is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.
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We are each often not granted our every wish in life, and most of those disappointments, while painful, are taken in stride by most people. However, the issue of being able to choose to have children is one that is so personal, so culturally powerful and so public that it takes on mythic proportions for many families.
The availability of surrogacy as a potential option to consider has become a very powerful arrow in the quiver of reproductive technology. And the impact is magnified when you consider the nature of the gift the surrogate is offering the intended parent(s) as well as the possibility of becoming a biological or legal parent for a person who has been denied that biological choice. For us in the Midwest, we are blessed with a plethora of altruistic women in Wisconsin and Minnesota who are committed to offering someone else the opportunity of having a family as healthy and robust as their own via gestational surrogacy. They are eager to form a partnership with a family that has been denied the chance to have a child without great risk to themselves, or who are in a same-sex relationship where they need the support of another gender to help them achieve their dream of parentage.
In my tenure facilitating matches of generous gestational carriers (GCs) and the intended parents (IPs) who are seeking a vessel to carry their precious embryos, I have been struck by the shared dedication to completing the biological imperative of raising children by both sets of 'parents'. The desire to give back in a big way that all GCs express is matched by the desire and focused dedication to becoming a parent that the IPs demonstrate. In combination, these two commitments create such a powerful partnership that the shared goal is cherished that much more.
If you've been toying with the idea of considering surrogacy to complete your family, I believe you will find this journey an incredibly powerful one – not without risk, but with the potential to make your desire to share your life with a child that you choose to nurture through this process as fulfilling as any biologically automatic family. For gay or straight, singles or couples – there is someone out there who is waiting to help you achieve your dream of having a family.
-Jeanne Ferguson, MSSW, LISW


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Hello there! Enza here and today I'm bringing you a new way (at least for me) to incorporate multiple photos on a layout. My initial idea was to create a mini album and use it as an interactive element on my page. That is actually what I did, using the Mini Album Card cut file designed by Paige Evans. I loved the idea of having an accordion mini album that unfolded to reveal photos and journaling. But once I was done with it, I realized the shape of the closed album was hard to incorporate into my design, so I fiddled with it a bit, until I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be a bad idea to adhere the fully open mini on a 12×12 patterned paper.
Now, in order to fit the album diagonally onto my background paper, I had to prevent the middle squares from laying flat; to do so, I just kept the accordion shape of the mini and adhered the front and back covers down completely with strong double-sided tape. I did the same with the middle section of the second row, to avoid any lifting. I know that many of you will wonder about the dimension of this page, and how I am going to fit it in an album. To be honest, I like the idea of displaying layouts on our family wall, so the dimension is not an issue for me.
I decorated my album with lots of stickers and ephemera pieces. To maintain continuity throughout, I matted the photos with patterned paper, added typed journaling, and added zig zag machine stitching over the folds to bring in extra texture.
I love the accordion book that comes with the cut file; it's that interactive element that I really wanted for this layout.
In the pocket at the bottom I added a few more photos and some journaling. I then decorated it with rub-ons and a fussy-cut moth.
To finish the page I adhered one of the bar code paper strips at the bottom and added other elements such as moths and sentiments. I also used the Foam Mini Alpha from the Pick-Me-Up collection to spell the title of the page.
I love how this layout turned out and sure hope it has inspired you to create a multi-photo page to record your summer memories.
Thank you for stopping by today!


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Obama's Tax Deal Likely to Emerge as Campaign Issue in 2012
If Congress approves President Obama's deal with Republicans to extend the Bush tax cuts for two more years, the compromise is all but certain to be a major issue in the next election cycle.
"I'm a little bit surprised that there weren't more people pushing to have this be a three-year deal instead of a two-year deal," said Andy Card, the former White House chief of staff to President George W. Bush. "Because they've guaranteed that taxes will be front and center of the debate in terms of the presidential election in 2012. Which means it's also going to be front and center for the election for every member of Congress and for one third of the United States Senate."
High-profile Republicans who are likely to run for the GOP presidential nomination are already staking out their positions on the tax deal, which includes a 13-month extension of unemployment benefits, a one-year cut in the payroll tax for employees and is estimated to cost $900 billion over two years.
The 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, and South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint oppose it. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee support it. And former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Indiana Rep. Mike Pence either aren't sure or are just staying mum.
Obama, who met with congressional leaders on Nov. 30 to work on this deal says he's focused on the issue at hand right now.
"These aren't times for us to be playing games," he said. "As I told the leaders at the beginning of the meeting, the next election is two years away and there will be plenty of time for campaigning."
Card told Fox News that he thinks this deal may cause some "angst" among Democratic primary voters in 2012 and lead to a primary challenger for Obama. But he added that it probably won't derail Obama's path to the Democratic nomination.
"I think that there may be token candidates running as a protest opportunity," he said. "But I think President Obama is highly likely to win the Democratic nomination."
But Card said the deal could hurt Democrats seeking to regain control of the House and prevent Republicans from capturing the Senate.
"Congressional candidates and U.S. Senate candidates won't want to be sucked into the class warfare debate," he said. "It makes a little more sense in the macro sense across the country. But in a lot of the swing districts, I don't think that's a winning debate to have."


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Dionysus, also called Bacchus, in Greco-Roman religion was a nature god of fruitfulness and vegetation, especially known as a god of wine and revelry. A "bacchanalian" party or feast is marked by unrestrained revelry. The name recalls a Roman festival called Bacchanalia. As such, behold!! The Feast of Bacchus!!
Please note that, as the description suggests, this will be a very adult themed event. It is trusted that parents will know what is appropriate for their children to witness.
The Feast will have whims revolving around a select few of the rites celebrated during Bacchanalia!
• Baron's Whim: His Excellency would like to see those musical folks playing a flute, a lute, or a lyre! Bring forth your musical prowess and let it be heard!
• Baroness' Whim: The Rite of Anthesteria, essentially a drinking feast. Bring out your best wines and let Her Excellency be the judge!
• Bacchanalia Whim (to be judged by Her Excellency and the autocrat): The Rite of the Oschophoria ("Carrying of the Grape Clusters"). Who can His Excellency make blush the most while feeding them a grape?
• Event Steward's Whim: In paintings and carvings, Bacchus is often depicted eating a bunch of grapes and surrounded by satyrs. Recreate this in physical form!!
• A&S Contest: The Rite of Lenaea, which included a festal procession and dramatic performances. Bring out your best acting skills!
Dinner is a partial feast. A meat dish and a dessert will be provided by the Barony. Please help to supplement this by bringing a dish that serves 6-8 to share (along with an ingredient list please).
Event Steward: Elisheva bint Sitt al-Sirr (Sheva) email@example.com 907-888-0040
Alaska Land (Pioneer Park) Exhibit Hall (2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks 99701)
Make your best way to Airport Way, Fairbanks. Access to Pioneer Park and its adjacent frontage road is via Peger Rd. or Moore St. Since there is no access to Airport Way from Moore St. turn at Wilbur St. (where the McDonalds is) and turn onto the frontage road to get to Moore St.
The Exhibit Hall is the round building with the masks on the left when you enter via the main pedestrian gate. Vehicle access to the park's interior is via the gate at the intersection of 2nd Ave and Moore Street.


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Related Information for Maanam Maanam is a popular Polish rock band formed by Marek Jackowski, Kora and Milo Kurtis in 1976. It has recorded some of the most popular and best selling singles and records in Poland. Originally the band was acoustic, but became electrified in 1980. During the first half of the '80s, Maanam had a highly energized, guitar-centred post-punk sound. Kora's vocal gymnastics rivaled or bettered other iconoclastic international female pop vocalists of the time, and showcased the.. read more


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With a stay at 1109 The Decks at 67 Long Street in Cape Town (City Bowl), you'll be minutes from South African Missionary Meeting House Museum and Greenmarket Square. This 4-star aparthotel is close to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Table Mountain.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.
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Should All Non-Electric Vehicles be Banned from City Centres?/
As the environmental argument in favour of electric vehicles continues to gain momentum, many people are now asking whether non-electric vehicles should be banned from city centres in favour of more eco-friendly electric cars, buses, etc. While this would be something of a controversial move by any local authority, it could pave the way to reducing air pollution in highly populated city centres and as a by product, it could also assist in improving electric car sales.
However, there is no doubt that this will be a subject that attracts the attention of both electric vehicle owners and gasoline/petrol powered motorists who will certainly have very different opinions.
Freedom of choice
One of the main problems with this kind of policy would be the fact many motorists would feel discriminated against and their freedom of choice impacted. The reality is that if governments believe that electric vehicles are more economical and more environmentally friendly than gasoline/petrol vehicles (and also cause less damage to the environment), then why allow gasoline/petrol vehicles in the first place?
Quote from ElectricForum.com : "There is a rumour that some governments and local authorities around the world are looking to introduce a ban on non-electric cars in city centres - how would this be received by the general public?"
In many ways this is akin to the smoking/no smoking policy many governments around the world introduced, with smokers arguing that if this pastime is bad for you, then ban cigarettes, if not, then leave freedom of choice alone.
Air pollution
One of the strongest arguments in favour of electric vehicle zones in city centres around the world is the fact that where we have densely populated and relatively built-up areas, such as city centres, the introduction of gasoline/petrol vehicles does have a negative impact upon the quality of the air.
Where we have many traditional vehicles operating in built up areas it does not allow emissions to disperse into the atmosphere, as they would in an open area, therefore the problem seems to linger for longer. From a health angle, over the last few years we have also seen a significant increase in asthmatic related conditions, which many experts believe is down to air quality especially in many of our city centres.
Kickstart electric car sales
It would be very dangerous for any local authority or indeed federal government to effectively ban non-electric vehicles from city centres for financial reasons alone. However, there is no getting away from the fact that using electric vehicles within relatively large city centres would still be within the scope of the average electric car journey capacity and therefore perhaps make them more appropriate for this particular environment?
The Chinese government has recently become very involved in the electric car industry and such is the dictatorship attitude in China that you would not be surprised to see legislation introduced to ban non-electric vehicles in some areas of China's larger cities. This may be some way off, but it is certainly something which you would not be surprised to see in the months and years ahead.
Recharging network
If the vast majority of electric car use was encouraged across city centres around the world then this would allow local authorities to very quickly introduce a network of recharging stations. Using central city recharging points the authorities could then expand this network outwards from city centres and eventually, by joining the dots of city centres around the country, create a more acceptable and more reliable electric car charging network.
The fact is that if commercial recharging station operators were to see concentrated interest and concentrated usage of inner-city charging stations, this would encourage them to invest more heavily in the future. In many cases this would be a win-win situation, but will local governments and federal governments around the world be brave enough?
The fact that governments around the world have made literally billions of dollars from gasoline/petrol vehicles in years gone by, via an array of taxes, does not go unnoticed by more traditional motorists. Many would be very upset at the introduction of electric car zones in cities around the world, which would effectively boil down to discrimination against those driving gasoline/petrol vehicles.
However, as governments around the world continue their attempts to increase electric car sales you would not be surprised to see such regulations discussed and eventually introduced. Such a move would improve air quality in city centres, reduce congestion and ultimately, whether this was a by product or not, it would encourage more motorists to look towards electric vehicles and ultimately lead to increased sales.
Will any government be brave enough to take on this particular challenge? Or would the backlash from traditional motorists be too much? At the end of the day, people mean votes and politicians will always go where the next vote is coming from.


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Mini-Review of A mini slack
Contained in 124 MB is Slackware scaled down. An attractive desktop experience was had by all. The popcorn edition is a smaller version containing XFCE and Fluxbox as opposed to KDE and is said to be able to run from an usb flash drive. It comes with Firefox for browsing, thunderbird for email and gaim for instant messaging in addition to the file tools included with XFCE and the underlying linux os foundation.
From the changelog we learn that new in this version:
- v 5.0.5 Popcorn Edition
- Initial release of SLAX PopCorn edition, a 124MB Live CD with XFce desktop
- Contains Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird, XMMS clone, Gaim and AbiWord
- doesn't contain harddisk installer yet, but can be installed manually
- v 5.0.5 all editions
- fixed error message during X startup (about hostname)
- guest user can see mixer icon and screensize icon too
- added kio_imap for kmail
- LISA is started with KDE to allow LAN browsing
- startx didn't start KDE after flux command, fixed
- updated fluxbox menu
- created nice fluxbox plastik theme
- added fstab-create script to make sure all devices are listed in fstab
- added network configurator to set IP address by using GUI
- fixed uselivemod and webconfig feature
I booted the cd version and found a comforting slackware init that started slax without flaw. Although it did mount all partition on the hard drive automagically and I never think that's a good idea. Upon boot is one of the best terminal screens I've seen listing helpful information and start commands including root password and user info similar to this frodo screenshot and thumbnail depicted here as borrowed from the slax.linux-live website. This was a nice addition. I personally prefer that to starting X automagically, as I'm able to umount all my partitions before seeing if X is going to lock up as with many livecds.
For 148 megs, I didn't find it as complete as other mini distros of a 1/3 it's size, but it does come with a choice of two window managers. If you prefer Fluxbox to XFCE, then they got you covered. Fortunately XFCE comes with many nice tools including a filemanager and looks really nice. I think I'd personally prefer another color for the default wallpaper other than red, but it's still fairly cute with the image of a popcorn box labeled slax. Thegimp was in the menus, however seemed to be missing from the distribution. An application that large is not expected on a mini livecd, but the menu entry should be removed. I found it stable and responsive in it's livecd format. It had no problems with starting the X server and finding all my hardware. The mplayer came fairly complete as it was able to play an avi movie file, tho the cd player couldn't find any of the cds I put in my drive. Some of them fairly old before copy protection was even given any thought.
So, in summation, it's a nice livecd that could be used as a recovery tool or portable os, especially for the Slackware fan. It has a lot of competition but it has it's Slackware roots going for it. It's a wonderful little os that I wouldn't mind packing up in my bookbag or purse.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Security, Prosperity, Generosity
Times is hard.
Hopefully you already know Jeff Lilly, at least through his insightful writings over at Druid Journal. Jeff is a fellow member of AODA, a dear friend of mine, and a wonderful human being if ever I knew one. Only a few months ago, 'friends' was all we were, but since mid-March, we have become much more than that to one another.
Life works in mysterious ways. For the past two months, it seems the churning mechanisms of coincidence that spin this Universe of ours have been conspiring to make us happy. Family and social circumstances seemed perfectly in sync, bringing our lives closer together, smoothing the path before us. If I didn't know better, I would have suspected that we were merely madly in love, but it was more than that. Love couldn't explain why his ex-wife's fiancé's parents happen to live only minutes from me, or why his initial choice for a new apartment fell though just when a place became available that was cheaper and in a better location. Love couldn't explain my sudden surge of motivation and energy, or why all my mind-boggling bad luck seemed to be giving way to pleasant surprises and clear sailing... could it?
As sometimes happens, though, the ride has been getting a bit bumpier lately. Still finalizing the paperwork on his divorce and nailing down plans to move the whole family out to Pittsburgh, this morning Jeff received some difficult news about his work situation. His initial reaction--maybe from shock--was all smiles. Mine, on the other hand, was tearful panic and worry. Sometimes, I still believe I'm some kind of a bad luck charm, that whenever I get close to someone, life seems to get messy and more difficult for them. On the other hand, Jeff seemed full of confidence and enthusiasm, rattling off several alternative employment options he could pursue immediately. After a reassuring and mutually supportive phone call, my own anxiety was replaced with resolve. Thorn is right, as we delve more deeply into our Great Work, it's not that we never lose our center, it's that we return to center, we recover our poise and grace, more quickly than we used to.
I love this man. Not just because of his optimism and openness, his kindness and generosity. He has spent a great deal of time these past few months praising my strength and courage, and sometimes, I think, overlooking his own. And so on his behalf I would like to ask you, my dear readers, for your support and encouragement over these next few weeks. Please, keep Jeff in your thoughts and prayers, send him comfort and confidence, whether by energy, deity, spellwork or carrier pigeon. If I know anything about prosperity magic, it's that there is a weaving triad of mutual support at work: security, prosperity, generosity. Generosity is something the Celts were known for: a welcoming, giving spirit. I already know you all possess these in abundance. If, in your daily work, you could light a candle for Jeff, for his family and especially for his children, I know your warmth and positivity will be felt and returned with appreciation and gratitude.
Meanwhile, for those of you with a little extra funds lying around, Jeff does provide some neat services through his website, including beautifully-recorded guided meditations and spiritual name analyses. Please hop on over and check those out, if you're interested; every bit helps! (But don't tell him that I made such a shameless plug for him, okay?)
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It's a tough thing to go through no doubt. A path as familar to me as my own with my husband. I can tell you that it gets better. Time and patience with a sprinkling of determination. Might be a good time to get your "stubborn up".
I've had a very good feeling about this new relationship for you since first learning about it. Sounds like you are balancing one another nicely in many areas. Absolutely perfect and necessary to find balance in love. It's gotten my husband and me to 16 years of marriage as of tomorrow.
Wishing you the best and yes, candles will be lit.
Pom, Thank you so much for your comment! I think you're right, Jeff and I really seem to work, to fit together, in ways that I think I'd almost given up on ever experiencing. Even difficult times like these seem a little easier, knowing we're going through it together. And it's a comfort to know there are others out there who've been through it, too, and can give comfort and words of wisdom. :) (By the way, congratulations on the anniversary! Sixteen years is awesome! :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/20/2009 12:59 PM
YAY! Love is in the air . . .ReplyDelete


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W. Eugene Smith
W. Eugene Smith (1918-1978) was an American photojournalist best known for his documentary photographs of World War II. He was born in Wichita, Kansas. Smith began his career working as a photographer for the town's local newspapers, The Eagle and The Beacon. He moved on to a job at Newsweek in New York City and developed a reputation for his perfectionism and his stubborn personality. He was subsequently fired for his refusal to work with medium-format cameras. He began work for Life Magazine in 1939. Smith began to document scenes of World War II as a correspondent photographing U.S. Marines and Japanese prisoners of war at Saipan, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. While on assignment, Smith was wounded by mortar fire. Smith left Life after a disagreement over the way the magazine chose to use his portraits of Albert Schweitzer. In 1955, Smith joined Magnum photo agency and began to document life in Pittsburgh, completing a series of photo-essays on the subject. Smith died in 1978. Since 1980, the W. Eugene Smith Fund has carried on his legacy, promoting "humanistic photography," granting awards to photographers for their accomplishments in this field.


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It's Monday again. Doesn't it feel like the weekends just fly by? Thankfully, I really got A LOT done this weekend. I'm feeling quite productive. My house looks great. It's dusted, vacuumed, swept, mopped, etc. Dishes are done. Counters scrubbed. It's nice, to see my house looking presentable again. Being on deadline meant nothing got done. Poor Chocolate Bear, he was probably ready to pull his hair out. I also told him I'd get better about cooking every day. That seemed to really perk him up. ha ha.
So I'm back to working on my fantasy WIP. After my epiphany (I love that word), I did a few rough sketches of the first few scenes and how they have to work in order for the book to head in the right direction. A lot of it is messy cut and paste, with a little rewriting as glue. I've got about 30k of one version already written, and another 14k of a second. I didn't want to lose nearly 50k by starting from scratch. And some if it is really very good (if I may say so myself). Character wise, some of the scenes just shined. So, hopefully this technique will work and not blow up in my face.
I've also gone back to read Book 1, to get a better sense of what I was doing and to prove I was right in my sporadic moment of genius. Thus far, I was. 😉 Ha ha.
I hope you all have a productive, happy Monday!


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Gray cobblestone is a crafted building block, similar to stone, only more cobbly. You can find it in the Construction section of your inventory, where it appears as a light blue-grey square with irregular divisions. This block is 1x1 square and has full collision.
How to Obtain
This block doesn't occur in naturally-generated structures such as bunkers and dungeons (January 2016), so the only ways to obtain it are either to craft it or to trade for it in a market world.
How to Use
Use this block as a basic building block when you want a slightly informal look. Gray cobblestone is not an ingredient in any crafting recipes. You can distress this block by hitting it with a hatchet. Note that mining distressed cobblestone returns stone rubble, so before distressing it, be sure you have it situated the way you want.
Cobblestone blocks were released in late 2014/early 2015.


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Here is where I reflect on the past year and talk about highlights (or lowlights). I haven't done this in a couple years and I say it's high time I got back to it. Even if 2016 is nearly half over.
Stacy Faces the World
Earlier this fall my friend Noelle mentioned to us that she wanted to get a bunch of her friends together and do a 5k for her birthday. I of course said YES! As many of you know, I've done two 10ks in Japan. Those were hard. A 5k would be a snap and a lot of fun to do with a group.
The best part about this 5k was that it was themed! I've always wanted to do a themed fitness event. This one was called "Color Me Rad". Color Me Rad is a race where you have color thrown at or sprayed at you while you run. The entire point of the race is to begin wearing white and end a rainbow-y mess.
Many apologies for the lack of update lately! I can't really blame it on work, because I haven't taught any classes since February 28th. I guess it was mostly because of a lack of things to report on? Winter was winter-y. There was snow. Lots of snow.
But I am happy to report that the weather is now heading towards spring-like! It is now in the 40s (F) and quite sunny today! I am now able to ride my bike to work safely. It is still cold, but I can combat that with my jacket and scarf. And the days are much longer now, so I am able to see the sun more. Lastly, with the return of warmer temperatures… my chilblains foot condition has gotten better. My poor toes are no longer swollen and itchy, but they still retain their odd red/purple color. It's quite strange. I wonder how long they will stay that color.
And now… I have a bit of unfortunate news (having to do with this blog post's title).
I was not accepted to my first-choice graduate school. I received the news on March 3rd and was quite devastated. I really was praying hard for that one. I had already been accepted to my second choice in December, but when my FAFSA report came back… It just did not look like a financially feasible or smart decision. And in addition to that, my heart longed for Texas and to be closer to friends and family.
So I did a lot of thinking. A LOT.
I decided that I am going to postpone graduate school, move back to Austin, find work, and reapply to more graduate schools in Texas next fall. When I left for JET, I told myself that "Austin will always be there when I get back." And it is. So that's where I'm going. It's a little scary going into uncertainty and being without a job, but you know… I've done it before. I moved to Texas in 2009, found work, worked hard, had fun… Did all that. I can do it again.
I will be back in the US by July 4th so I can spend the holiday with my parents and brother who will be in Chicago. My contract states that my return airfare will be paid by Aomori Prefecture, so they are going to arrange my travel for me. Nice, huh?
I also have a few exciting travel plans coming up…
First, I am going to Tokyo for a week! From April 6th to April 13th! I am going to be staying with my host mom at her house in Koenji again. I haven't seen her in a year and a half, so it will be good to visit. I am also going to meet my host sister and her 1 year old son that I haven't met yet. I am also planning to meet up with several old friends so I can see them one last time before I leave Japan. Looks like it is going to be a fun week. I am also looking forward to having free time to just walk around Tokyo and explore again, like I used to back when I was 20 and living there. Most of my friends will be working during the day, so I suspect I will have free time to just relax and walk around. I'm not scheduled to teach again until April 17th, so it certainly beats sitting in the office! Plus, it is already pretty warm in Tokyo (compared to Aomori), so that is another great bonus.
Second, my mom and I are going to New York City! 2013 is turning out to be a big year for me! Rome, Tokyo, New York City… I am going to spend the 4th of July weekend at home with my parents, and then we are leaving on Monday, July 8th to spend a week in NYC. A week! A whole week! Words cannot describe how excited I am to see this great city I have heard so much about. The crazy thing is that a mere two weeks ago I was contemplating going to NYC alone for a few days… And then my mom said she would love to join me… The rest is history. The plane tickets are bought. The tickets to see The Lion King on Broadway are bought. Sightseeing and restaurant plans are being made.
So that is what's happening with me.
I plan to enjoy my last three months here in Japan and prepare for the next stage in my life. I will probably be moving to Texas at the end of July and we will see how things will go from there.
Until next time!
Here is my post about my trip to Austin, Texas. I was there from July 11th to July 26th. It was an awesome trip, like a dream.
This post isn't well-written or anything… It's mostly just an account of what I did in Austin, plus pictures. Lots of day-to-day things that make me happy.
And beware, this is VERY long.
I began this blog entry by writing in a notebook on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tokyo Narita:
On the plane again. I think this is the first time that I haven't been excited to go to Japan. I feel nervous. Sad. Worried. Anxious. Having Sam there in the mornings and evenings really helped. But now I go back to my life and job in Japan. One more year. I can do it. One more year to have more great experiences in Japan.
Being home in Texas was like being the old me again. I got my "summer skin" back (my sun-tanned skin). I just felt… Free. It kind of fortified my desire to live in Austin again. I need to work hard to get into the University of Texas. I need to give it my all. Good luck, me. 頑張って。


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Holy Sons is the seventies-inspired heavy rock solo project from Om/Grails drummer Emil Amos. If you've ever seen either of those bands live, you'll have surely noted Amos' irrepressible energy behind the kit. It's clear that in his free time that energy translates into some incredibly prolific songwriting—since 2000, he's released eleven albums as Holy Sons. The most recent two, this year's Fall of Man and last years's The Fact Facer, were both released on Thrill Jockey, always an indicator of high quality. For his touring in support of Fall of Man, Amos has tapped Dommengang's rhythm section of Brian Markham and Adam Bulgasem. To say this trio rocks is an understatement—these guys could break concrete using only guitar, bass, and drums.
Holy Sons will be back in NYC on October 30 at City Winery as part of a tour with Jay Farrar. That show is sold out, but if you're lucky enough to have gotten tickets, be sure to show up early for Holy Sons. The full listing of tour dates is over at Thrill Jockey.
I recorded this set from our usual spot in the venue, with a soundboard feed from Saint Vitus' FOH. The results are outstanding. Enjoy!
Download the complete show: [MP3] | [FLAC]
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Holy Sons
Saint Vitus
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Recorded and produced by Eric PH
Soundboard + AKG C480B/CK63 (FOB, PAS) > Roland R-26 > 2xWAV (24/48) > Adobe Audition CC (align, compression, mixdown, normalize, fades) > Izotope Ozone 5 (EQ) > Audacity 2.0.5 (downsample, dither, tracking, tagging) > FLAC (16/44.1, level 8)
Tracks [37:08]
01. Drifter's Sympathy
02. Fall of Man
03. Mercenary World
04. The Feral Kid
05. Transparent Powers
06. No Self Respect
07. More Mind Briars
08. Ready to Die
09. The Fact Facer
Support Holy Sons: Bandcamp | Facebook | Buy Fall of Man and The Fact Facer from Thrill Jockey


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Hemel Hempstead Town return to league action tomorrow as they welcome Farnborough to Vauxhall Road for a Vanarama Conference South fixture.
The Tudors go into the game on the back of a 3-1 victory over Concord Rangers in the FA Trophy last weekend, and they have since had a seven-day break as their Herts Senior Cup clash with Watford was postponed.
Hemel currently sit 10th in the table with 33 points, but with games in hand on most of the sides above them.
The Tudors are now unbeaten at home in 14 league and cup games and are unbeaten home and away for seven consecutive games.
Farnborough, meanwhile, are struggling in 20th position in the table, and the Tudors are strong favourites to claim the three points.
However, looking ahead to the game in his programme notes, Tudors boss Dean Brennan says he is expecting a tough test.
"Our opponents Farnborough are in a good vain of form," he said. "They knocked Maidenhead out of the FA Trophy on Monday night and fully deserved their 1-0 victory.
"They defended extremely well on that night; I also watched them beat Whitehawk recently and once again they defended really well, won 2-0 and kept a clean sheet.
"Farnborough have a young team that are prepared to put their bodies on the line to get results.
"Their players work extremely hard and they have a centre-forward who is one of the top goal scorers in our league.
"It's another great test for our team; we have set some high standards over the last six weeks, we have to continue this to achieve the required standards if we are to win and take the points.
"Once again The Tudor army have been our 12th man, creating that special atmosphere during our games and we all appreciate it big time — so to you guys, keep up the great work!"
Off the field, the Tudors have announced that Matthew Saunders has left the club to join Conference Premier outfit Aldershot Town.
Brennan said: "On a negative front, Matthew Saunders has left us to join Aldershot; I always new it was going to be short term deal for us and Matty, but I have to say in the 12 weeks he has been with us his attitude and professionalism has been nothing but first class.
"I wish him all the best for the future and on behalf of everyone at the club I'd like to thank him for all his efforts while wearing a Hemel shirt."
To read Brennan's notes in full, along with all the regular features, articles, statistics and information, you can buy The Tudor match day programme for £2.50 at Vauxhall Road.
Alternatively, purchase the digital version for your phone, tablet or PC for just £1.20 from the on-line store, by clicking here


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It's been a while since the Dilbecks have been behind my camera. This family is one that I adore and I'm super excited to share their latest family session with you.
I owe them BIG time for a good portion of the skills I've developed using a camera, especially when it comes to photographing families. Kevin & Noelle have been a significant part of my faith journey since my senior year of college, not to mention my photography journey. They let me take photos of their son, Carter, when I met him at the ripe ol' age of one and a half. Noelle let me practice lighting when she was pregnant with her daughter, Alyssa. We took a new leap in friendship when she let me be in the delivery room to photograph the first few moments of Alyssa's life (two months before I graduated from college).
For a while there I was able to take family photos for them through most seasons of their lives. About a year ago, I went to visit them and I realized that most of the photos on the walls in their home were familiar; many of them were pictures I had taken. As I took a moment to observe the years of their family's growth, it was as if the walls were mine, showing my own growth over time. I am thankful for friends who believed in me so long ago (when I barely know how to use a camera) and still continue to support my work today.
More importantly, I'm thankful for their friendship. Noelle has spent many seasons helping me see the Lord's hand in my life. Lately, those conversations have developed into a mutual discussion of our Father's love for us as we have walked through seasons of waiting, specifically as they have waited over three years to adopt their son from the Congo.
Noelle, your transparency and honesty has always been encouraging, but lately your vulnerability has been powerfully encouraging in my own trust of the One we put our faith in. Thank you.
If there's one word Carrie Jo has heard me talk about most, it would be the word "embrace." As cute as my kids can be, it has definitely been a fight to embrace where God has me. You think when your single that life will be better if you were married. Then you have some kids and then you think life will be better when those cute little things that took your freedom away would just get a little older and you could get more sleep (that's partly true, the sleep part). But what I learn in each of the different stages of life is that it is very easy to wish away the today and miss the beauty and things to be celebrated that only today holds.
I had no idea that marriage, parenting, um...being an adult, would be so hard. My hope for myself and others is that we would not miss what God has for us today. As much as I get tired of playing referee daily to my kids and as much as I long to have my son home from the Congo...there is much to embrace and soak up today.
- Noelle


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With a new subtitle in tow, "Indestructible Hulk" #11 sends the Hulk and Bruce Banner on a new mission for S.H.I.E.L.D. that provides writer Mark Waid and artist Matteo Scalera with an opportunity to tinker with time. The cover blurb insinuates that "Age of Ultron" may be the source of the troubles with time that occur in this issue, but "Indestructible Hulk, Agent of T.I.M.E." #11 is only the beginning of investigating that lead.
While the timestream has been hinted to be damaged following the events of "Age of Ultron," the usual suspect -- Kang the Conqueror -- is surprisingly absent in this issue as Mark Waid reaches back into Marvel's earliest days to retrieve an antagonist for setting this adventure in motion. A splinter of S.H.I.E.L.D., T.I.M.E. is added to the accumulating acronyms of the Marvel Universe. Suffice to say, Waid makes the most of the opportunity to add new toys to the Marvel sandbox. Under Waid's influence, Banner is sarcastic and enjoyable; a character that would hold onto the spotlight in a feature film, reluctant to relinquish it to the Jade Giant he shares time with. The same holds true for everyone Waid places around Banner, but especially so for the aggressive relationship Maria Hill shares with the nuclear physicist.
Matteo Scalera returns for more Hulk art in "Indestructible Hulk" #11, proving that his edgy, indelicate style is as well-suited for time capers as it was for the street level adventure Hulk recently shared with Daredevil. Val Staples chips in on color, helping to wash out flashbacks and electrify explosions as Banner, Hill and the time-traveling foe discuss the abnormalities manifesting in the present day and the indications of grander problems. Chris Eliopoulos slides right in to add texture to the dialog as a R.O.B. (recording observation bot) is brought in to assist with the adventure. The visual trio of the creative team produces imagery that continues to innovate what Hulk adventures can look like.
The biggest problem with "Indestructible Hulk" #11 is that just when the story really gets rolling and the action begins a steady ascent, it's the end of the issue. Waid does provide some early issue action, but builds up the new direction quite extensively in the latter half of the book. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. I'd rather have stories built on solid foundation, but I'd truly prefer to have more of Waid's Hulk now. Not surprisingly, "Indestructible Hulk" has become one of the titles I look forward to the most every month from Marvel as Mark Waid continues to reward readers with surprises and solid storytelling.