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The domesticated cat has become the companion pet of choice in North America. Reasonably easy to maintain and care for, cats are adaptable to a variety of living styles and are comfortable in motor homes, condominiums, traditional houses and apartments. I even know of one cat that travels with her owners cross country in an eighteen wheeler!
Cats are affectionate, sensitive and independent - an interesting combination of attributes that appeal to a number of people. While the generally sweet nature of the cat appeals to our "warm, fuzzy" cravings, their independence is something that we also admire and respect. It is this independent side of the domesticated cat that allows us to keep a bit of the "untamed" in our homes to appreciate and treasure. Cats help to keep us healthier and reduce the stress in our lives.
Yes, indeed, the cat is a wonderful companion for the human. But, before you go out to find your dream kitten, take a little time to answer some basic questions and do a little research.
First, ask yourself, "Should I get a cat?" Today, veterinary medicine is so advanced that cats often live 15 years or more when cared for properly. Your cat will depend on you throughout her/his life for shelter, food, attention and a stable home. Are you willing to commit that amount of time to your pet?
Next, evaluate whether or not you can financially afford and support a cat in your current living situation. If you are looking for a "pure bred" (pedigreed) cat, expect to pay between $300 and $1500 depending on the breed and your geographical location. Figure that yearly health care will be between $50 and $200 for vaccinations and examinations.
That first year, you will need to alter your pet - spay or castration surgery will cost anywhere from $50 to $200 for a male and from $100-$300 for a female. Budget an extra $100 to $150 per year for the unexpected. Do not forget the cost of food, litter, toys and the other paraphernalia that your cat will need. Add it up - if you cannot afford veterinary care or the basics for your cat right now, you may want to wait until you can.
"What kind of cat do you want to acquire?" Do you want a kitten or an adult cat? Kittens are a permanently cute, playful and fun, fun, fun. But, there are disadvantages to kittens. They require care and monitoring as they grow, they are full of energy and mischievousness and they make mistakes - like getting up on the dining room table during your dinner party; like climbing up the draperies; like climbing up your pants leg to get your attention. As you can see, a kitten will require a fair amount of attention and training.
An adult cat on the other hand has been through all of that - at someone ELSE'S house! Adult cats generally adjust to a new home without difficulty and they bond just as easily with humans as do kittens. On the other hand, an adult may come with habits that you may not appreciate. But, adult cats can also learn to change their behavior when you take the time to work with them.
"Do you want a male or a female?" Altered males and females make equally good pets in the long run. Most pet owners find that there is very little difference in personality and that neither gender is more affectionate or more playful than the other. However, if you are more strongly drawn to one gender over the other, then by all means, that is what you should have. In either case, plan to alter your cat at the proper age. Unneutered, mature males will spray their urine on your furniture and walls to mark their territory and it smells - bad. Unspayed females call or yowl and cry when they are in season - incessantly. In both cases, altering your cat will yield a much better behaved, much healthier companion animal.
"Do you want a longhaired cat or a shorthaired cat?" Pretty basic question but, one that some do not think to ask. Longhaired cats are lovely but require daily combing or brushing. This is not a difficult task particularly if you begin grooming your pet as a kitten. If you decide that a longhaired cat is what you must have, promise yourself and her/him to daily grooming. All cats shed, but longhaired cats shed a longer hair that accumulates more apparently than that of a shorthaired cat.
"Do you want a pure bred or a mixed breed cat?" What's the difference? A mixed breed kitten (also known as the domestic shorthair, domestic longhair, or moggie), is usually the result of an unplanned, randomized mating between two cats of unknown heritage. Mixed breed cats and kittens make up the majority of the cat population in North America and are generally acquired from humane organizations or shelters, neighbors, through want ads or in pet stores. The prices on mixed breed kittens range from $0 to $50. They are generally available in a variety of colors and patterns. Each comes with its own personality no matter what color or coat length and so personality is not always predictable. Moreover, the kitten you acquire as a shorthair may actually grow up to be a cat with a medium length coat that needs daily grooming. Of course, one of the pluses of taking a mixed breed kitten home from most shelters is that you are rescuing an otherwise, unwanted animal.
A "pure bred" kitten is bred from known pedigreed parentage in order to conform to a written standard that describes what the ideal example of that breed should look like. Usually, they are obtained from breeders who are working with a specific breed towards a specific goal. Appearance and temperament are typically predictable. "Pure bred" cats are uncommon and comprise approximately 3-5% of the cat population on this continent but, there are over 40 breeds recognized among all of the feline registry organizations in North America. For the most part, a "pure bred" kitten will grow up to be representative of its breed both in looks and in personality. This makes "pure bred" cats attractive because when someone wants a particular breed, it is often for a particular reason.
There are a variety of places from where you may acquire your new kitten or cat. Animal shelters and rescue groups are good places to start if you are looking for a mixed breed cat. Look for a kitten or cat that is friendly, active and outgoing. You may have to pay an adoption fee to help to cover some of the costs of operating the shelter, complete a questionnaire and sign an agreement to alter the kitten when age permits. Do not worry, this is pretty standard with most humane and rescue groups.
The "Want Ads" of your local newspaper is another place to look for a mixed breed kitten or cat and it is also a place to look for "pure bred" cats. (Buying from a breeder is covered further along in this article.) If you are purchasing a mixed breed kitten via the want ads, make certain that you are acquiring a clean, healthy, well socialized kitten. The kittens should look well fed, be active and free from tearing of the eyes. Steer away from kittens that are younger than 8 weeks of age - they need a little more time to properly socialize. Your kitten should have had a least the first set of inoculations before you take him/her home.
Pet Stores are another place where you can acquire a pure bred or a mixed breed kitten. Be aware, if you are considering purchasing from a pet store, that reputable breeders of pure "bred breed" cats do not sell their kittens through this channel. Sometimes, kittens for pet store sale are obtained from "kitten mills" where breeding practices may be less than optimum. Frequently, "pure bred" kittens sell for considerably more at a pet store than from a breeder. The same rules apply if you cannot resist, however. Make certain that there is no runny nose or eyes, that the kitten is at least 8 weeks old and is active and curious. Insist on having the management's policy for any health guarantee explained, preferably in writing.
Pedigreed or "Pure Bred" Breeders are the ideal people from who to obtain a "pure bred" kitten or cat. A good place to meet breeders is at a cat show. You can also find listings of breeders in magazines such as "Cat Fancy". Going to a cat show allows the opportunity to see a large number of breeds at one time and to get the answers to a lot of questions. But, do some home work first because with over 40 breeds of "pure bred" cats, there is a lot to choose from. Start by asking yourself the following questions:
Take a little time and drop into the public library and do some reading about various breeds to see what you find appealing. Seek out more than one breeder and ask questions related to how their cats are bred and raised (for example, in a cage or under foot; with children or without; etc). Be prepared for the breeder to ask you questions about things like your home environment, your attitude about declawing and keeping kitty indoors and about other cats you may have had in your life.
In most associations, any kittens at the show that are available for placement will be at least 4 months old. If you want a younger kitten, you will need to visit the breeder's home. There, you can evaluate the breeder's environment and see one or both parents. Nearly every "pure bred" breeder will require you to sign a purchase agreement that addresses neutering and spaying. Most breeders will provide you with detailed information about care for your new kitten or cat.
Be assertive when selecting your kitten or cat no matter where you are acquiring him or her. You should be able to obtain answers to questions about:
After you have obtained your dream kitten or cat, take him or her to your veterinarian as soon as it is convenient. It is an excellent way to check on the overall health of your new pet and a good way to get an early start on his or her relationship with the doctor. Your vet will perform an examination and make further recommendations about vaccinations, care and feeding. With that completed, you can take your new precious companion home and begin the development of your life-long relationship. Good luck and enjoy your dream kitten - it will be a long and beneficial association for you both!
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3 storey model helps artists plan their shows
An art gallery in London asked us to produce 10 sets of these floor plate models to help artists design upcoming shows. Each set consisted of 3 storeys and showed the circulation routes and available floor and wall space on each level so that the artist could plan the positions of paintings or other exhibits in their show. At 1:20 scale the floor plans are very large so we designed a flat-pack solution which allowed the artists to take the three floor layouts as portable kits that could be easily assembled at a later date. We created our own CAD files for all components and then laser cut the floors and walls out of 5mm acrylic. Stairwells, WCs and other facilities were indicated by laser-engraved lines on the floor plates.
"Drivetrain" for wind turbine – Scale 1:20
A "Drivetrain", in case you were wondering, is the component that harnesses the power from the revolving blades of a wind turbine – it's the machinery the blades are connected to at the top of the tower, normally hidden under a cowling. This particular model was commissioned for use as an eye catching display at trade shows and exhibitions. It was designed to illustrate the flexible, modular nature of the client's product which could be easily adapted for different types of wind turbine. Taking the real thing along wasn't really an option due to its massive size and weight. If you click on the images to enlarge them, you'll see the outline of a standing figure which gives a sense of the machine's real life dimensions. At 1:20 scale we were able to show a plenty of realistic detail, including individual nuts and bolts and the huge single disc brake with four callipers on the back face of the model.
Three 1:20 scale industrial transformer models completed for export
We actually completed these models last month, a week ahead of schedule and they are now about to head off abroad, two to China and one to Brazil. They are part of an order for four identical 1:20 scale models, the first of which was completed and delivered before Christmas. If you click on the images to enlarge them, you'll be able to see the high level of detail we can achieve at this large scale (the models are over a metre long). We made a similar model for the client over a year ago and it generated such a positive response from their overseas colleagues that they've come back to us for more.
Brazil, China... Stafford – More models off to exotic locations!
After sending five models to Russia last month we've just received a new multiple export order – two models for Brazil, one for China... and one up the M6 to Stafford where the client's UK facility is based. The orders are for four identical 1:20 scale industrial transformer models similar to the one illustrated above. We actually made this model for the client last year and it generated such a positive response from their overseas colleagues that they've come back to us for more. As part of the project we'll be supplying specially made shipping crates to protect them on their travels.
Retail Display Unit - Scale 1:20
When there isn't the budget for a full colour, realistically detailed model, sometimes this monochromatic, white styled approach is a viable alternative. At 1:20 scale, this model is only 150mm high but with clear acrylic shelves and a matt white general finish, it provides an instantly understandable 3D representation of the unit. We've even been able to show the fine perforations in the curving roof panel.


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Aucoin will join both the men's and women's volleyball staffs for the 2013-14 campaigns.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Jeffrey Aucoin has been named a coaching assistant for both the Harvard men's and women's volleyball teams, filling a newly created position that will serve both programs.
"This is a very exciting time for Harvard volleyball," commented Jennifer Weiss, head coach of women's volleyball. "Jeff is the perfect fit for this position. He has diverse experience both as a coach and as a player, and will challenge our student-athletes on the court. Jeff will bring passion and a strong work ethic to the gym and I look forward to having him join our staff."
Aucoin comes to Cambridge after spending last season as an assistant coach at the University of New Hampshire. There he was responsible for film editing and exchange, opponent scouting reports, and worked on the court with the Wildcats' blocking, serve receive and defense. Aucoin also handled game day management, organized team travel and assisted with recruiting. UNH saw a dramatic increase in its digs per set average with Aucoin on staff and earned a berth to the America East Tournament.
"Jeff is going to play a pivotal role for us as we work to improve and strengthen our program in the years ahead," said Brian Baise, head coach of men's volleyball. "He is multi-talented and his diverse experience will make him a very valuable addition to both coaching staffs. We are fortunate to have Jeff joining us this summer."
Aucoin began his coaching career as a student assistant at UNH editing film, scouting opponents and compiling post-game statistics. He also assisted with team travel as an undergraduate and was involved with on-court instruction. Aucoin served as the tournament director for the 2009 and 2010 UNH Wildcat Volleyball Invitational , and founded UNH's women's club volleyball team in 2010. He has also spent time working at various camps during the summer months, including the 2011 Butler University and Ball State University camps. In 2012 he was the recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches for Coaches Scholarship.
Aucoin was also a four-year member of the UNH men's club volleyball team and served as club president and student leader from 2009-11. He was named tournament MVP after helping lead the Wildcats to the 2011 NCVF Division I-AA National Championship and was a four-year NECVL Regional All-Tournament Team selection.
Aucoin graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology focusing in sports studies. In 2013 he earned his master's degree in physical education and sport from Ball State University where he was a MIVA Academic All-Conference selection as a member of the Cardinals' Div. I varsity men's volleyball team.


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The first Fall meeting of the Ottawa Media Club http://www.mediaclubofottawa.ca/index.html will be Monday, September 19, 2011. at 6 pm at the Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa.
There will be a talk on the British Home Children called Great Expectations – The Middlemore Experience.
Between 1873-1932, more than 5,000 Birmingham children were settled in Ontario and the Maritimes, by John T. Middlemore of Birmingham. This startling event will be explained, following exhaustive research for her book, by author Dr. Patricia Roberts-Pichette and research assistant Caroline Herbert.
Dr. Patricia Roberts-Pichette and Caroline Herbert are both members of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa, and the organization has the Home Children database on the website http://www.bifhsgo.ca/cpage.php?pt=4">


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Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day.
• Even if this is all just a bad extended joke (especially bad given, you know, the history of delusional women's tennis fans), New Zealand journalist James McOnie could use some guidance on how to not act like a stalker in his alleged stalking of Maria Sharapova.
• Blake Griffin had 47 points (19 of 24 from the field) and 14 rebounds in the Clippers' fifth-straight win, this one over the Pacers. For real winners, emasculating dunks over opponents isn't ever enough to prove your presence in the league.
• An Ohio State professor used one million Legos to construct a 1/100 scale replica of Ohio Stadium in his basement over the course of two years. In completing the project, he also sacrificed approximately 99/100 of his pride.
• This spring, LeBron James will unveil an online animated series, "The LeBrons," which will feature his four alter-egos: Kid LeBron, Athlete LeBron, Business LeBron, and Wise LeBron. The New York Times writes that the show will teach important messages like "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" did, while its animation style borrows from "The Boondocks." The Times also writes, in what is apparently the only possible way to describe this new venture, that "[LeBron] is taking his talents to the Internet."
• Pittsburgh took down unbeaten Syracuse, 74-66. For some perspective, angry Orange fans, UNC-Greensboro is perfectly happy to have won two straight.
• Zenyatta, so far choosing her career over her sex life, was named the 2011 Horse of the Year.
• Hue Jackson is the new head coach of the Oakland Raiders.
• To ponder, yet again: how will we remember Brett Favre?
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Maldives police block attempt at presidential vote
MALE, Maldives (AP) -- The Maldives sank further into political disarray Saturday when police blocked officials from conducting a presidential revote, saying that holding the election would violate a Supreme Court order.
It's the latest blow to this young Indian Ocean democracy. The current president's term ends in about three weeks, and if his replacement is not elected by then it will spark a constitutional crisis.
President Mohamed Waheed Hassan stepped in to resolve the impasse Saturday evening, saying he would propose that the revote be held Oct. 26. He was to meet later Saturday with the elections commissioner and the candidates to discuss his proposal.
"I am hoping that the election will be held as soon as possible," Hassan told The Associated Press. "I hope that over that week any outstanding problems will be ironed out. I am trying to ensure that a president is elected and gets installed before Nov. 11."
The top court annulled the results of the Sept. 7 presidential election, agreeing with a losing candidate that the voters' registry included fictitious names and dead people. The court set conditions for a revote that police said elections officials did not meet.
Elections Commissioner Fuwad Thowfeek attempted to hold the revote as scheduled Saturday, but he said in the morning that the ground floor of his building was full of policemen stopping his staff from carrying election material outside. He then called the vote off.
Officer Abdulla Nawaz, speaking for the police, said the election was stopped because the commissioner did not comply with a court order to have the voters' list endorsed by all the candidates.
Thowfeek accused the police of overstepping their legitimate role.
"We are very much concerned about what is going on in this country. The Supreme Court decision does not ask police officers to look into the voters' list and check what is there," he told reporters.
"They kind of think they can be our bosses and we are an institution below them, and that they can dictate to us and control us," Thowfeek said.
Nawaz said police acted after consulting Hassan, government security officials, the attorney general and the Home Ministry.
Two of the three presidential candidates did not sign the voters' list Friday, saying it needed to be verified for any irregularities, but Thowfeek had said their demands for double-checking the list were impossible to meet in time for the election.
The Supreme Court said in its ruling annulling the September election that a revote must take place before Sunday. It likely will need to issue a new ruling in order for an election to be held before Hassan's term ends Nov. 11.
Hassan denied having asked police to stop the revote. He said government security officials met Friday and discussed police concerns that it would amount to breaking the law if they provided security for an election boycotted by two candidates.
He said it was decided that "forcing an election" was not in the country's interest because he feared the military and police would have to be deployed to conduct the vote.
Meanwhile, former President Mohamed Nasheed -- who finished first in the September balloting but did not win the majority of votes needed to avoid a runoff -- and his supporters held civil disobedience protests Saturday after the election was called off. They sat blocking a main road in the capital, Male, sipping tea, eating snacks and chewing spices.
Riot police were deployed in many parts of the city prepared to deal with protests.
Nasheed had endorsed the voter list. The other candidates -- Yaamin Abdul Gayoom, who is a brother of the country's former autocratic leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, and businessman Qasim Ibrahim, who challenged the first-round results in court -- did not.
Adeeb Abdul Gafoor, a spokesman for Gayoom's Progressive Party of the Maldives, condemned the Elections Commission for calling off the election "instead of fully abiding by the Supreme Court rulings."
"The PPM applauds the Maldives Police Service on its decision at the 11th hour to ensure that the polling did not take place on the bogus list."
He said party members examining the voters list found a number of false entries and names of deceased people.
Thowfeek had announced earlier Saturday that he would hold the election on the court's advice, despite the fact that not all candidates had endorsed the list of voters. However, he said later that the court did not specifically advise that he conduct the election, but instead asked him to follow the original guidelines, which are open to interpretation.
The Maldives became a democracy five years ago after 30 years of autocratic rule and has had a difficult transition.
Nasheed, the country's first democratically elected president, was forced to resign last year midway through his term after he ordered the arrest of a senior judge he perceived as corrupt and partial. Nasheed says he was forced out of power by a coup, though an inquiry commission has dismissed his claim.
Maldivian institutions including the judiciary, police and public service are often perceived as partial and dominated by those loyal to Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who lost to Nasheed in 2008.
Associated Press writer Hussain Sinan contributed to this report.


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Newly tailored arms now available on this classic lift chair from Golden! The Monarch Medium PR355M is a very stylish three position recline and lift chair at a very affordable price. A seam style back design gives this chair an impressive appearance along with luxurious comfort. With the unique Golden lifting mechanism this chair will effortlessly take you from fully reclining to a standing position safely and securely.
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- A little motion blur
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- 32in TV with CCFL LCD backlight
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So far as we're concerned, though, this view doesn't make any sense at all. Yes, sure, edge LED lighting can shave a few centimetres off a TV's depth. And yes, the rear of the non-LED, CCFL-lit Sony KDL-32EX523 we're looking at today sticks out much further on its rear than the vast majority of 32in TVs these days. But does this really matter given that most of us actually look at the front of our TVs rather than the back?
It also seems plausible, we guess, to suggest that having a variety of light sources illuminating a picture, as in edge LED's case, rather than just one seen in CCFL backlighting could open the door to both greater brightness and better contrast, due to the former system's potential for light level localisation. However, while many edge LED TVs are indeed very bright, this brightness more often than not causes some significant issues so far as contrast and backlight consistency are concerned. Evidence so far suggests that it's easier to diffuse a centrally mounted single CCFL backlight evenly across a screen than trying to diffuse evenly a series of different lights positioned around the edge of the screen.
It's also the case that CCFL LCD TVs seem are increasingly being positioned as the 'budget' options in TV brands' ranges. So despite potentially at least matching edge LED TVs in performance terms, CCFL TVs can be significantly cheaper.
The 32CX523, for instance, can be yours for under £350 – a price which would look attractive even if it was only attached to a 'b-list' branded product, never mind a TV from a brand as long-standing and still widely trusted (cue a volley of comments stating the opposite!) as Sony.
What's more, it quickly becomes apparent that aside from the CCFL lighting, there's actually not much about the 32CX523 that marks it out as an obviously cheap TV.
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i really like no 2 and 8 on you :)ReplyDelete
my fav pictures r :)... 2,3,6 n 7 :) ol the shades r looking so good on u but these r my personal fav.ReplyDelete
I love 1,2,3,5 and 9 colour of your lips <3ReplyDelete
Your hair is so fab here! Great colors on you ,all of them!ReplyDelete
I am like you- always buying new lipsticks (the one make up I cannot leave the house with!).ReplyDelete
I love the third one- it reminds me a bit of Tom Ford's Ginger Red. If you haven't tried them (from one lipstick afficionado to another) I highly suggest them!
No. 3 is my absolute favorite on you! It makes your eyes glow. How fortunate you are to be able to wear such gorgeous red lips :-)ReplyDelete
You're such a beauty! I love all these looks!ReplyDelete
beautiful lipsticks :)ReplyDelete
my favorites are number 1,3,7,4,9
Number 8 is my favorite! Looking good girl!ReplyDelete
You look beautiful in so many different shades of lisptick. I think my favorite on you is the second red one. So pretty!ReplyDelete
I like all of them but 6, 7 and 9 stand out to me. Very unique!ReplyDelete
youre so pretty, D! im a fan of the 2nd one on you.ReplyDelete
Ah, they all look great on youReplyDelete
I need to start buying more different shades :)
Wow! Fire Down Below looks so different on you! (I have it too) I think that's what makes lipstick so much fun - it's almost like perfume, where it is different on everyone, but beautiful just the same.ReplyDelete
Great post Delmy!
1,7,9 are so pretty! But im partial to the pinks!ReplyDelete
Love the Nars Dragon Girl.ReplyDelete
#1 is my favorite. :)ReplyDelete
I love number 2. xReplyDelete
I love that you love bright lipsticks Delmy. Nude lips are for suckers. ;)ReplyDelete
You look so pretty in all of the colors. But #'s 2,6,7,9 are the best. They make your skin have this voluminous light that seems to come from the inside. #6 is my personal fave. You make me want to go and try a few of these. Thanks for the inspiration!ReplyDelete
Love them all!!!! <3ReplyDelete
I LOVE number 9! You look like an angel! Amazing...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Number 2 looks great on you. I was looking at your old posts, and you said in one of them that you're Honduran, so awesome I am too. :) Hondurans all the wayyy lol. xoReplyDelete
Its amazing how you change so much with something as simple as a lipstick!ReplyDelete
Love them all!
Number 5 is my favourite!!ReplyDelete
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This is such a great post!!! I just bought MAC Ruby Woo and can't wait to use it. They all look great on you but I love 5 & 7 most! xxReplyDelete
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All the colors looks soo lovely on you! :)ReplyDelete
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every color is great!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:30 AM
delmy, no matter which colour you are wearing on your lips, they fit all!!!!!!!!! love your lipsticks!ReplyDelete
You look so damn beautiful!ReplyDelete
lost in the beauty of my dreams
2 and 9 are my fav :D xxReplyDelete
3, 4 and 8 look great!! I love the pinks too but you can wear red and get away with it!!ReplyDelete


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Smashed New Potatoes with Peas, Lemon, and Pearl Onions
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds Jersey Royal potatoes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (10-ounce) box frozen pearl onions, defrosted
- Pinch sugar
- Splash freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 slices lemon
- 2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen peas, defrosted
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 heaping tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill
- 1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed
Put the potatoes into a large pot, cover them with cold water, and add a large pinch of salt. If they're large, cut them in half. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain. Stick a fork into the potatoes, 1 at a time, lift them out of the colander and peel with a paring knife. Toss the potatoes into a bowl and roughly crush them. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil with the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the pearl onions, sugar, and lemon juice and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the lemon slices, peas, and lemon zest and continue cooking until the peas are hot. Season with salt and pepper. Dump the vegetables over the potatoes in the bowl, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil add the parsley and dill and taste for salt and pepper. Scatter the watercress over the top, fold it in just until it wilts and call it a day.
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Ok so this is my 2nd pregnancy and my first experience with HG. I'm just going to appologize now and say sorry for everything I'm about to write. I realize I am lucky that my HG isn't as severe as some others out there and that I am extremely blessed to be able to carry this baby but.....OMG I literally think today has been a melt down of epic proportion and I'm about to go crazy.
First off no one around me knows what I'm going through because they've been lucky to never have experience HG. But because of this no one really knows what HG is or what I'm talking about. The first thing that comes out is oh yes morning sickness is the worse. Have you tried eating a few frackers before getting up? Yes I didn't work. How about some juice? Yes it didn't work. How about ginger chews or tea? Yes that actually made me more sick. How about some meals? Yes that also didn't help... The list of of things I've heard is endless and actually yes I've tried most of it to no avail. Then they kind of just look at me like I'm some odd specie and its probably going through their mind that I'm some lunatic overreacting pregnant women. This is how they see me. I actually had to go to the ER like so many of you did because the sickness did get so bad and missed a lot of work. A few of my clients found out and were worried at first until they found out I was pregnant then just laughed it off and started to tell me all these tips and then proceeded to ask if I can work them in the following day. Ummmm no? I missed almost a month of work after that.
My friends/family doesn't understand either. They were worried when I was in ER but as soon as I got some meds and stopped puking as much as was before now they think I should be normal. Can I just say that before I was so sick I threw up blood? And that now even though I'm not throwing up blood I feel nuseated 24/7! That I still can't stand the smell of food. And I'm still throwing up just now its not blood??!! Family members are telling me to suck it up. That its just a bit of morning sickness. Today my partner of 11 years said to me can't you pretend to be happy. I don't know if he understands how much that hurts. I can tell it's starting to take a toll on him also. I went from working, being a hands on mother to our 2 year old, cooking dinner to basically being a blob in the bedroom. It's the only place in house I've frequented besides the bathroom of course since I've been sick. I can't do anything anymore not because I don't want to but because I physically can't. Today I've never felt so loss and alone. I mean do people think that I'm so lazy that I don't want to play with my child? That I like my house looking like a tornado went through? That I like that my child is eating whatever daddy buys for dinner? Or that I like not bringing in any income becaus e what I do for a living is if I'm not at work working I actually don't get paid at all??? I feel like I'm a disappointment quite frankly. This is the only place I feel safe to vent. It's the only place actually that gives me hope because I do know that it will past. It's what I keep telling myself after a crying session. But really am I going crazy????? It's like I know how I feel because I'm the one going through it but with all of these well intentioned words I'm getting from people in my life I just feel like a failure. I feel like a bad daughter, sister, wife, mom, employee. I quite frankly feel like ****. That's my vent . I'm hoping its my last one for a while because really I can't see how I'm going to deal with this.


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The "Unfading Bloom" Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. On this icon the Most Holy Theotokos holds Her Divine Son upon Her right arm, and in Her left hand is a bouquet of white lilies. This bouquet symbolically signifies the unfading flower of virginity and spotlessness of the All-Pure Virgin, Whom the Church hymns: "Thou art the Root of virginity and the Unfading Blossom of purity." Copies of this icon were glorified at Moscow, Voronezh, and other places in Russia.


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Beginning Application Lifecycle Management is a guide to an area of rapidly growing interest within the development community: managing the entire cycle of building software. ALM is an area that spans everything from requirements specifications to retirement of an IT-system or application. Because its techniques allow you to deal with the process of developing applications across many areas of responsibility and across many different disciplines, the benefits and effects of ALM techniques used on your project can be wide-ranging and pronounced.
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In this book, you'll learn:What application lifecycle management is and why it matters.The steps necessary for implementing an ALM process.Tips and techniques you can use to gain control of your development efforts.How to implement an agile framework into your ALM processHow to achieve traceability and visibility in your projectsHow to automate your ALM processWhat you'll learn Show you what ALM is and why it matters Provide a guide to how you could implement an ALM process Help you gain control of your development efforts Show how to implement an agile framework into your ALM process Achieve traceability and visibility in your projects Automate your ALM process Who this book is for
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New research has cast doubt over a theory long held to be true – taking a quick non-work related break is the best way to return to work refreshed. Grab a coffee, read your personal emails – we all know the drill. Yet new research shows that those non-work related breaks may in fact leave you more tired and distracted.
A series of studies conducted at Portland State University determined that unless the break is 'positively' job-related – such as assisting a colleague or learning something new – short breaks had no tangible revitalising effect, and were in fact detrimental to concentration. While it may defy logic that taking a walk around the corner would not have a revitalising effect, lead researcher Dr Charlotte Fritz assured the Harvard Business Review that the results don't lie, and she herself was surprised. "The only time people showed an increase in vitality was after they took short breaks to do work-related things, such as praise a colleague or write a to-do list," Fritz said. "Nearly across the board, micro-breaks that were not job related, such as getting a glass of water, calling a relative, or going to the bathroom, didn't seem to have any significant relationship to people's reported energy (what we called their vitality). Some activities like listening to music and making weekend plans, seemed to have a negative impact on energy," she added.
The research involved a series of studies which examined how people unwind from work, and looked at everything from long vacations to short bathroom breaks. In one study Fritz surveyed workers about what kind of "micro-breaks" they took during the day and how they felt afterward. Micro-breaks unrelated to work—making a personal call, checking Facebook—were not associated with more energy and less fatigue, and sometimes even were associated with increased weariness. Meanwhile, breaks that involved work-related tasks appeared to boost energy.
Fritz warned readers of her research not to misconstrue the findings, and highlighted that the findings did not apply to long breaks, only short or 'micro' breaks. "It's clear that people need to get away from work in some way or another to recharge their batteries…What we need to do to keep ourselves up and running varies with the time frame, however. This research seems to show that on the job, it's more beneficial to energise yourself through work-related activities," Fritz said.
The researchers are now testing the findings on lunch breaks, and so far it seems that in cases where workers use their longer-break to reflect positively on work or to learn something new (which could be job related or not), their attentiveness is higher after the lunch break and sometimes even still when they leave work for the day.
Yet whether or not anyone takes notice of the science is a whole other thing – chances are breaks will still mean a quick peak at Facebook with a coffee in the other hand…


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To celebrate the birth of a season of joy, I will share a beetroot dumpling recipe. If you are fond of unconventional gastronomy, you will like the dumplings. Colourful, made of simple ingredients and fun to assemble, they offer a delightful entrée or lunch. Once you have prepared the dough and filling, they fly from the pot to the plate. Although I'm not promoting frozen food, the dumplings could be made in quantity, frozen and boiled as needed.
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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - And so it came to pass that in the eighth year of Pope Benedict's reign, some tabloid and social media decreed that he had cancelled Christmas.
The day after Benedict's latest book "The Infancy Narratives - Jesus of Nazareth" - was published on November 20, Vatican officials found some headlines they were not expecting.
"Killjoy pope crushes Christmas nativity traditions," read one tabloid headline, claiming that Benedict had snubbed traditions such as animals in nativity scenes and carolling.
"Pope sets out to debunk Christmas myths," ran another.
Holy Scrooge! Some blogs unceremoniously branded Benedict the new Grinch that stole Christmas and one rocketed him to the "top of the grumpy list for 2012."
And then there was this zinger headline from a web news site: "Pope bans Christmas".
Coming little more than a month before Christmas, it was the last thing the Vatican needed - another image problem for the pope.
Alarmed by some of the headlines, the Catholic social network XT3 felt compelled to run a blog that dissected the media's coverage of the book.
It was headlined: "The pope has not banned Christmas".
So what was all the fuss about?
In the 137-page book, the pope states a fact: that in the gospels there is "no reference" to the presence of animals in the stable - actually, it was probably a cave - where Jesus was born.
Bloggers had a feast with that, with one calling it "Bombshell number one".
What some neglected was that just a few sentences down, the pope states that even today, "No representation of the crib is complete without the ox and the ass".
He explains: The tradition of the ass and ox came from reflecting on parts of the Old and New Testaments. Christian iconography then adopted the motif early in Church history to show that even animals knew Jesus was the son of God.
In other words, the tradition that has developed over the centuries matters more than an unverifiable fact, at least as far as the case of the ox and ass in the stable is concerned.
"I think that what people need to realise here is that the pope is trying to be as historical as he can be," said Father Robert Dodaro, professor of patristics, or the study of early Church writings, at Rome's Patristic Institute.
"He wants to see the biblical narratives as history where possible but he is also trying to explain details in the narratives that cannot be historically verified," he said.
Some bloggers, taking their cue from television and website headlines, even wrote that the pope had spoken out against Christmas carols.
In the book, the opposite was true.
Benedict says the evangelist Luke wrote that at the moment of Jesus' birth the angels "said" the well-known phrase "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased".
But in the next line he explains that "Christianity has always understood that the speech of angels is actually song", that "the angels' song of praise has never gone silent", and that it is "only natural that simple believers (even today) join in their carolling on the Holy Night".
So, no need to cancel any school performances.
Another section of the book that irked some bloggers is where the pope restates what biblical scholars have known for decades, if not centuries - that Jesus was born several years earlier than the first century AD.
Benedict writes that since King Herod died in 4 BC, Jesus was probably born "a few years earlier". He attributes the erroneous fixing of the year of Jesus' birth to a miscalculation by the monk Dionysius Exiguous some 500 years later.
"No one's faith should be shaken by this book," said Dodaro. "On the contrary, it should be fortified by this account. This is a believable account of the birth of Christ," he said.
And in St Peter's Square, workmen have started building the Vatican's larger than life nativity scene, which is expected to have animals and singing angels.
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I'm really proud of myself, I have stuck with my healthy eating for a whole week without falling off the wagon. I for one know how hard it can be to get back into the swing of things when you've spent the last couple of weeks indulging in not so healthy food. But I've gotten through that craving food all the time cycle, which was getting ridiculous and I'm starting to feel better again. I'm actually having fun looking for and planning new recipes to make and realising once again that cutting down on fat doesn't mean you have to miss out on delicious food. Last night for dinner we enjoyed this Chicken and Broccoli Noodles, another instalment from 101 Low-Fat Feasts. It was quick, very tasty and one more to add to my definitely will make this again list!
Serves 2-3
250g packet egg noodles
350g broccoli florets
2 tbsp olive oil
2.5cm/1inch piece fresh root ginger, grated
4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
bunch of spring onions, trimmed and cut in half horizontally, large ones cut in half again vertically
3 tbsp soy sauce
200ml chicken or vegetable stock
Cook the noodles in a pan of salted boiling water for 5 minutes, adding the broccoli for the last 2 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat a wok or frying pan until very hot. Add the oil, then stir in the ginger and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until tinged brown. Add the spring onions and stir briefly to heat through.
Mix the soy sauce and stock together and stir into the pan. Tip the drained noodles and broccoli into the pan, season with black pepper and toss everything together. Serve immediately.


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Olaf Kringhaug recently passed away. He is credited with translating Normaendene i Amerika, volume 1, by Martin Ulvestad, 1907, from the old Norsk to English and then making it available online. He was truly one of the 'heroes' of Norwegian-American genealogical and historical research. He lived in Vernon, British Columbia, but he did a lot for us here in the United States by virtue of his research. He was an incredible man and a great loss.
Olaf Kringhaug
March 4, 1928 - December 7, 2008
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Olaf was born in Hommelvik, Malvik Sor Trondelag, Norway and moved to Canada at the age of four. Olaf graduated from UBC in 1954 as an MD. After graduation, Olaf interned at Vancouver General Hospital before starting his practise. He spent his life taking care of people as a general physician in Vancouver, New Denver and Nakusp. Upon retirement, he continued helping people by pursuing his passion for history and genealogy. He became a translator for what was known as the "Trondelag List." One of his last big achievements was the translation of Normaendene i Amerika, volume 1 by Martin Ulvestad 1907.
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Best "Make me a sandwhich" joke ever. xD
Perfect! Why oh why doesn't somebody say this to Sarah Palin?
Even I love this, and I'm a woman!
I'm with Laura, I think she's more or less right.
I think you're more or less outing yourself as a Christian with every post.
I like how she specifically calls it the King James VERSION. It's not even the original which was written in a primitive version of Hebrew, and the new testament in ancient Greek.
Some times I wonder if these people ever even read the book they're trying to force down other people's throats.
Never heard anyone call the Hebrew of the OT primitive...can you elaborate? Are there Jewish scholars who agree with that description too? I would laugh my socks off if the original was written poorly. Hey, y'all, here is the book I base my religion and entire world view on, as told by Bob, who was a bit special and never got to go to Hebrew school scribes directly inspired by G-d.
"Primitive" simply means an earlier version of the language, not "poorly written"
Though they tend to avoid the word because it seems to be misunderstood a lot.


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Inside iPhone 2.0: iPhone OS vs. other mobile platformsAs described in the previous segment introducing iPhone 2.0 software, Apple's latest mobile operating system reference release delivered a range of major and minor new features, but not without failing to address some long standing issues. Even worse, the initial version of the new iPhone 2.0 has eroded away the facade of near flawlessness Apple rolled out with the original iPhone last year, resulting in a product that is simply harder to be unreservedly enthusiastic about. This segment will compare the features exposed and architecturally available in the iPhone OS, and how it stacks up against other smartphone platforms.
Inside iPhone 2.0 series outline and publication dates:
Inside iPhone 2.0: the new iPhone 3G Hardware (Last Thursday)
Inside iPhone 2.0: iPhone 3G vs. other smartphones (Last Friday)
Inside iPhone 2.0: the new iPhone 3G Software (Monday)
Inside iPhone 2.0: iPhone OS vs. other mobile platforms (Today)
Inside iPhone 2.0: the new iPhone App Store (Wednesday)
Inside iPhone 2.0: MobileMe push messaging (Thursday)
Desperately seeking software updates
Despite the birthing pangs related to iPhone 2.0.0, there is good reason to believe that Apple will quickly deliver fixes for the feature omissions and stability problems in the iPhone 2.0 software, at no extra cost (although this can't come soon enough for the millions of existing users who are already using the software on a daily basis). The reason for this faith is the company's regular updates to iPhone 1.0 last year, which included six significant deliverables within the first eight months.
Apple released security update 1.0.1 within days of the initial late-June launch of the iPhone last year, and then followed up with the 1.0.2 bug fix release within two months toward the end of August. A month later in late September, Apple delivered 1.1.1, which addressed a variety of other issues and included several new features, from interface enhancements to support for the WiFi iTunes Store and video output. A month and a half later in mid November, Apple shipped 1.1.2, which fixed bugs and added international support. In mid January, it released 1.1.3, which added a location feature in Maps, allowed editing of the home icons and the addition of web links as icons, and several other features. In mid-February, 1.1.4 added a number of other minor enhancements.
Apple just released iPhone 2.0.1 as bug fix and stability release, and is working on an iPhone 2.1 feature update aimed for September. The second update is expected to deliver support for background notifications for third party apps, as well as significant improvements to GPS location services that should be able to provide reports on your current direction and speed, information required to provide turn-by-turn directions.
Updates on other smartphone platforms
This rapid pacing of Apple's free updates is unheard of on competing smartphone platforms. The Palm OS seemingly hasn't been updated since dinosaurs roamed the earth, and those that Palm did issue over the last half decade have largely been ignored by the developers and device makers who were supposed to take advantage of them.
The Symbian partnership has delivered four incremental updates to Symbian 9.0 since 2004, roughly one per year. These updates are often related to new hardware, and in many cases owners of Symbian phones simply can't upgrade to whatever the latest official version is.
RIM's BlackBerry OS update page similarly warns, "If you did not purchase BlackBerry software or smartphones directly from Research In Motion (RIM), please contact your service provider to determine if the software distributed by RIM is authorized for use with your smartphone." That highlights why Apple chose to only market the iPhone through mobile partners that would agree to allow Apple itself to deliver updates and support for all of its phones worldwide.
When Microsoft shipped Windows Mobile 5.0 in 2005, the update wouldn't even run on most existing WinCE phones because it required new hardware support for its persistent RAM architecture change. The following release of Windows Mobile 6.0 didn't ship until two years later in 2007, and Windows Mobile 6.1, a relatively minor update, took more than another year to shake loose from the bowels of Microsoft. Even after a Windows Mobile release "ships," owners of specific models might have to wait for many months before their mobile provider or software vendor allows them to install it, if they ever choose to do so.
Despite now being a decade old, the WinCE foundation of Windows Mobile is also still regarded as unstable, riddled with bugs, and poorly architected, with a horrific user interface, clumsy process management, and development tools that are a simple regurgitation of the archaic Win32 desktop API, lacking much optimization for mobile development. The next segment will compare how Windows Mobile software stacks up against the iPhone in terms of price and polish. This segment will focus on the basic foundation technologies provided by each smartphone platform.
Getting smartphone updates
Apple's ability to rapidly deliver software updates far faster than its rivals is not the only issue facing smartphone users however. In addition to operating system software updates, many phone manufacturers also issue firmware updates specific to certain models, but since most smartphones lack the smooth integration that Apple provides between hardware, software, online services, and its iTunes sync management tool, it's often problematic to find, download, and actually install all the appropriate updates that might be available.
Apple issues all of its updates, including operating system software enhancements and security patches, hardware related firmware and driver refinements, new and improved bundled apps, and even updates to third party apps all centrally through iTunes, something unmatched by other phone makers and platform developers. Other smartphone platforms are notorious for their poor integration between hardware and software development.
Back in 2002, Palm followed the pundits' longstanding advice for Apple and spilt itself into separate hardware and software subsidiaries. The idea was that newly independent PalmSource could license the Palm OS software to other hardware makers, such as Sony for use in its CLIÉ line. But what actually resulted was a mess of incompatibility and confusion that left end users stuck between trying to get OS updates from PalmSource but firmware updates and desktop sync software from either PalmOne, Sony, or some other hardware maker.
The hardware side of Palm (since renamed back to simply Palm again) later licensed Windows Mobile from Microsoft. However, that didn't improve things for Palm's Treo owners. Because Microsoft doesn't sell its own smartphone hardware, it only replaced PalmSource (now known as ACCESS) as "half of the whole" that supported Palm's hardware devices. Microsoft plays the same, incomplete role for other owners of Windows Mobile devices, such as those from HTC, Motorola, Samsung, and other manufacturers.
On page 2 of 4: Microsoft's software-centric smartphone model; Other software mobile platforms; Mobile software platforms from hardware makers; and Smartphone features the iPhone can't yet do (thanks to AT&T).


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UPDATE: Reggae Boyz hold Mexico nil all at the Azteca
Mexico City, Mexico – Who would have thought it possible?
Jamaica, the tiny Caribbean island of just 2.7 million people, went to the Estadio Azteca and battled the North Americans, who boast a population of 115 million, 21.2 of which reside in Mexico City, to a 0-0 in their opening World Cup Qualifying Final Round encounter Wednesday night.
It was a historic result for Jamaica, who have been bombarded 8-0, 2-1, 6-0, 4-0, and 3-0 in five previous World Cup encounters in Mexico City. It leaves Jamaica on one point, the same as Mexico, and two behind Honduras, who lead the six-team group on three points after their 2-1 victory over the United States earlier in the day. Panama and Costa Rica are also on one point, after playing to a 2-2 result in Panama City.
The Reggae Boyz and those close to the team were hoping for a "One Love" result on Bob Marley's birthday, but they would be left satisfied after the final result.
The hosts dominated possession, but Jamaica played their part in the contest, springing numerous chances on the counter attack.
In fact, the Boyz created the better clear-cut chances in the game, which saw the hosts coming out on the hunt for the opening goal, and forcing the visitors back into their own half. However, they found the gold and black-clad Jamaicans in a defiant mood.
In the eighth minute the Reggae Boyz were desperately unlucky not to have taken the lead. Jermaine 'Teddy' Johnson stole possession and relayed a pass to Garath McCleary on the right. The Reading FC wide man wasted no time in centering for his club captain, Jobi McAnuff, who placed the ball cheekily outside the reach of goalkeeper Jesus Corona, but the right upright intervened.
McAnuff was quick to the rebound, and just when he seemed almost certain to score, Corona reacted magnificently to parry away, much to the relief of the partisan crowd, and the chagrin of the few Jamaican supporters, including the National Under-20 team.
On the quarter hour Giovani Dos Santos tested Jamaican goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts with a rasping drive, after cutting inside from the right. And as Jamaica failed to clear their defensive lines, Ricketts had to be alert once again to block at his near post.
The Mexicans, dressed in white shirts and shorts and red stockings, were caught out yet again on the half hour mark, but McCleary's superb lobbed pass inside the penalty area, was just missed by the onrushing Ryan Johnson.
And moments later Rodolph Austin stole possession inside the Mexican third, but his tame left-footer was easily tipped over the horizontal by Corona.
The Mexicans were quick again out the blocks at the start of the second half, forcing some hurried clearances and working Ricketts in the process.
But the Boyz weathered the storm and after the hour mark Ryan Johnson broke in behind the central defenders and was left one-on-one with Corona, but he shot straight onto the grateful arms of Corona.
Boos started raining down on the Mexicans, whose fans became frustrated at their team's inability to breakdown the disciplined and feisty Jamaicans.
Thirteen minutes from the end substitute Theo Robinson was played through but his second touch forced him wide and with no support, he took on Corona at his near post, but the goalkeeper won out, smothering the ball.
In time added, as the Mexicans pushed forward, Ricketts came up big, blocking Manchester United's Javier Hernandez with a brave tackle.
At the final whistle, as the Boyz applauded the supporters from the middle of the pitch, they gracefully responded by returning the applause, a rare gesture inside the much feared Azteca.
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Money matters: instability, values, and social payments in the modern history of West African communities
Heinemann, 1995 - 331 sider
As currency bills are issued in denominations of thousands or hundreds of thousands, as economies return to barter, and as soldiers riot over their paychecks, people throughout the world are becoming painfully aware of currency instability. But West Africa has been subject to changes and instabilities in currency systems for centuries, and West Africans have long been skilled at negotiating multiple-currency economies at the interface with Europe. Many indigenous African currencies were created at least partly in response to international trade. Some widely circulated African currency items were originally introduced from overseas to finance the slave trade. All colonial money was a European invention. Heavy experimentation on both sides meant that people had to improvise, adjust, and be prepared to suffer and recover from losses. Cultural and social innovation around money was exuberant. No other work has made this argument, and nowhere else has the evidence for currency innovation on the part of African communities been brought together. By examining currency and value in African communities over the past hundred years, this collection offers a social history of ordinary people's conceptions of money, their innovations in its use, and the interactions between indigenous monetary systems and those emanating from the international arena. The contributors to this volume include British, French, Ghanaian, Nigerian, and American scholars, all recognized specialists in the history, economics, and anthropology of African societies. Money Matters offers an essential complement to the new history of imperialism, suggests fresh ways of analyzing money in those vast areas of the globe outsidethe centers of financial power, and contributes to a new economic anthropology of West Africa.
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People say that if you are living with someone with dementia then you are a caregiver and I was wondering how my own children felt about that so I asked them. Max, who is almost 17, and William, age 14, answer my questions.
Do you feel like a caregiver?
Max: I don't see myself as a caregiver. I see myself more as a guidance counselor with little nudges here and there in case you forget something.
William: Yes.
What do you see yourself as having to do things as a caregiver for me?
William: Remind you to do stuff.
Can you give us an example?
William: Like drive me to my friend's house, to turn off the stove, simple stuff.
Do you think it changes your life? Do you find yourself having to make sure that I take my medicine or do other daily activities?
Max: Not really. The only things I really have to help you remember are to turn off the oven, where we are going, just simple things.
Do you see it as really changing your life from what you remember before I was diagnosed?
Max: Not really, not yet at least.
William: Yes, so much so.
How do you see your life as changed, having a mom with dementia?
William: That I have to watch out for her more often and I can't be mean to her anymore because that would hurt her more.
Do you kind of worry about the future? Do you ever plan something and then think 'I might not be able to do that because my mom's sick?'
Max: I'm always planning the future, but no, not really.
William: Yes, I worry that she's gonna die and I don't know when.
Do you think I'm going to die before you finish school or before you get married or before you have children?
William: Before I have children probably.
Do you change your plans for the future because I'm sick?
William: I try not to think about it
That's one way of coping!
I don't want you to feel limited by my illness. We want you to feel free to go to college and do things that are interesting to you. You don't have to stay home and take care of me. Have you ever felt pressure to stay home and take care of me?
Max: No.
William: Um, yeah, like when you're cooking stuff especially when it involves the fryer.
Remember when you first went to high school and you were worried?
Max: No, well that's because it was the first time I'd been away all day so I didn't know how you'd function. You do fine.
What were you worried I'd do?
Max: Burn the house down.
You're very understanding about me needing to take naps and you don't have another life to compare it with, but I like to think your life is impacted, that you might have to grow up a little sooner. We haven't forced you to become the primary driver, grocery shopper. I'm able to do some basic things for you so I don't feel you've reached the point where you are a caregiver, but if you knew someone else who had a parent who had dementia and you saw them have to do the grocery shopping, doing all the driving, laundry and cooking, how would you feel about that?
Max: I'd see that as part of growing up because they're going to have to do that eventually so they're just getting a little jump start ahead.
William: I would cook, [me; that's sweet, you're a good cook] I would feel sad, and I would say 'how can you do that,' actually I would say 'you're a trooper' 'cause I know they do it because they love their parents a lot.
So sometimes if we love someone we go outside our comfort zones?
William: Yes.
What if they couldn't participate in sports or choir because of it?
Max: Not that much of a loss, it's not that big.
What are some words of wisdom you have for people who are trying to understand what it's like to live with someone like me because you have a really good attitude.
Max: It's just like somebody who is absent minded. The occasional balance problems are insignificant really and the way you forget words, honestly, it's just a quirk. You get used to it.
What about when I get really frustrated and upset about things and scream and yell. You manage to not take that personally, but sometimes it really gets to you.
Max: It depends on what you're screaming and yelling about. Most of the time I'm not offended by it because I just don't see why [you're doing it.]
William: I don't understand that; that's part of the illness.
Do you feel like you need to come to me later and see if I'm okay or do you trust…
Max: I trust that you're going to be fine…and forget that it ever happened. [laughs]
Are you ever tempted to use my memory loss?
Max: No.
William: No, sometimes.
Do you remember when you were younger and you used to cheat at games and use my memory loss because I wouldn't remember if I'd taken my turn?
Max: A little.
We've done some funny things about my memory. It's not always serious, is it?
Max: No, no.
William: It's just putting it off. It's not fun and games to me.
Max: Yeah. If somebody forgets how to dress themselves, then it's serious and you might start becoming a caregiver otherwise no not really.
And you tell me when my hair is goofy and I'm not allowed to go out in public and you remind me to take a shower in the morning and get dressed so I can take you some place?
Max: Yeah.
Thank you.
Max: Alright, bye.
If you had some words of wisdom for kids your age who are living with someone with dementia, but who are not yet caregivers, what would you want to share with them to help them understand, what do you want to say to them?
William: I know how you feel. It does hurt a lot. We should not give up hope. We should not look on the bad things of life. We should always make sure our family members are okay. We should try to be nice to them and always make them feel happy. We should not try to be negative unless it's in the worst times. Just be out there and don't look on the bad things of life and pet the cat [cat meows].
Thank you William.
William: No problem.


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MGR#5 Fussy No More
And of course, this post fits for Messy Go Round. Come and join the fun and make Ate Keanna smile! See you around!
PF: Pink Backdrop
It's not just in some of us;
it is in everyone.
And as we let our own lights shine,
we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others"
Watery Wednesday: At the Mall
Would you believe this was taken in a mall here in the Philippines? I'm joining Watery Wednesday again and would like to share a photo of my daughter taken 4 years ago. Trinoma mall is in the heart of the metro. It is strategically located just steps away from another mall and is literally attached to the Metro Rail Transit. This photo was taken near Starbucks in the mall's roof deck, if I may call it that way. Whoever thought of this did a good job. There's also a spot for mini concerts an promotional activities. I may say that this place in the mall made my daughter want to keep coming back.
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PF: Pink Meow
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MM: Mother's Day 2011
Nostalgia: Kiddie Collage
Welcome Home Friend
Purple Stars
Here Comes Baby no.2
Gifts To Myself, From Myself
- Time - something very important but a lot have just a few and some, none. It's good to be rewarded with an activity just for ourselves. The ME time as most of us call it. Can also be used to reinvent. Try something you haven't done, eat, or tried before.
- Energy - Find time to exercise those muscles a bit, even just those facial muscles. Eat smaller plus take healthy snacks like a piece of fruit daily.
- Laughter - Remember the belief that "laughter is the best medicine". I guess that goes to all types of sickness. Laughing with a friend is even better, calls via Skype and YM are free.
- Music - Sing your heart out! Humming, whistling or blurting out the lyrics or what ever it is you are to say in a song is another way to shift your mood to fun.
- Kindness - As soon as you open your eyes in the morning, smile! Greet house members with a smile, compliment even a stranger. Never forget those Thank Yous and you're welcomes as well. Perhaps, you can pay someone a visit or donate to charitable institutions.
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MaMa Day
We offered our prayers, greeted her and left a piece of Japanese cake. Again, we replaced the "cake" with something much affordable and we can just leave at the cemetery.
MM & PF: Preggy Tales
Ms. Earth LIKE Summer!
I was up so early and cooked breakfast since hubby's work schedule is as early as 7am. I then woke him up just to find out that his VL was approved. He's with us until tomorrow. LoL! Since I'm already awake, I decided to go online, started adgitizing, visited my doll in It Girl (yes! I still play 'coz I got a little envious of my daughter whenever I see her dress up her girl), read emails and personal messages. Amongst these messages I received, I'd like to share one to you all. It would be a great way to help out my mommy friend, Zharine. She is by the way the lovely and supportive wife of actor Cris Villanueva.
Here's the message:
Love note
Good morning! It's a fine day in Calapan,
So there goes the message. Let's all help ZEE win the Ms. Photogenic & the title itself by 2 simple clicks.
First is of course to LIKE Ms. Philippines Earth's Facebook page:
And then click on Zee's photo and it will bring to the page where you can cast your votes by your LIKEs.
Thank you so much everyone! Let's all make this Zee's most unforgettable summer adventure, so as mine. My first summer without Mama with us. All I can do now is reminisce happy summers with her. Here's one photo of a summer visit at Buhi, Camarines Sur. My Dad took this shot if I'm not mistaken.


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MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Georgia Southwestern allowed three goals in the opening 18 minutes to the University of Montevallo on Wednesday evening and suffered a 7-0 defeat in Peach Belt Conference women's soccer action.
The Lady Hurricanes have now lost their last five contests and fall to 2-9-1 overall and 0-7 in conference play. Montevallo improves to 5-6-2, 2-4-1 PBC. Southwestern has yet to defeat Montevallo. UM leads the all-time series 6-0.
The Falcons' Brittany Woodhouse went to work early on GSW Wednesday as she scored the first two goals of the match within 66 seconds of one another. The first came at the 13:13 mark and second followed at 14:19.
UM wasted little time opening the lead to 3-0 as Christine Prince scored in the 18th minute.
GSW surrendered four goals in the second half, with the final two scores coming in the 83rd and 88th minutes.
Montevallo controlled shots on goal (13-4) and corner kicks (6-1).
Kaylee Krohn led the GSW offense with four shots in the match, two on goal.
Amber Bahri saved five shots during her 72 minutes between the pipes for GSW. Jordyn Birchett stopped one over the final 18 minutes.
Taylor Kerr saved four for UM.
Southwestern wraps up a two-match road trip on Saturday at PBC-newcomer Young Harris College. Start time is set for 3:30 p.m.


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