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It has been really, really fun to share this process here. I can't believe how many people cared about our kitchen counter tops! I appreciate all the interest and excitement.
It made it that much more fun for us.
We still have some things to finish.
We need to replace those awful fluorescent lights. I try not to look up when I'm in the kitchen.
We need to find fabric to make valances for the windows. I know it seems hard to believe, but the kitchen seems more white now and I think that a pop of color up at the top will help.
The hard part is going to be choosing the right fabric.
And we need to hang a few more things on the walls.
But those are all the details that are fun--except for the lights, but we have a plan for that.
I'd also like to post some better pictures.
When I took these yesterday there was a storm coming in and so the sun was coming in and out of the clouds.
I didn't want to make everyone wait any longer, so I am posting what I have.
I'll post more when we get things on the walls and curtains up.
Until then, thanks for all the love and encouragement.
I know it's not a traditional remodel, but there isn't much about our house that is traditional and that suits us just fine.
We like it old school--even though we like it modern.
Vintage modern--that's the way we do things, from kitchens to travel.
Because we got enough boomerang to use in the trailer we dream of owning someday.
Now I'm going to go look at my new kitchen again.
And again and again. I'm a little giddy with it all.
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Lefeged grew up in the D.C. suburb of Gaithersburg, Maryland and played his college football at Rutgers. He has played in all 32 games since joining the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
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Observer publisher Kimberly Robbins had been looking for a buyer and thought she'd found one. She'd been approached by a local publisher over a year ago and had been in serious, secret discussions with him for the past six to eight weeks.
But two hours before the publisher was supposed to meet with the Observer staff and close the deal, he canceled. So instead of celebrating a sale, Robbins found herself pulling the plug on Charlottesville's oldest weekly newspaper.
The news wasn't exactly a surprise to many who'd watched the financially troubled journal struggle.
"I was not shocked," says Marilyn Ellinger, who'd worked as a graphic designer at the Observer since 1988. She started around the time founder Kay Peaslee sold the paper to Bill Lescure, whose tenure is remembered for "Wee Hear," the opening line of each week's installment of the town's juiciest gossip column.
Ellinger was there during the JGF Media era, when it was part of a chain owned by American Safety Razor millionaire J. Gray Ferguson. She was there when former Christian Coalition spokesman Jeffrey Peyton and Ronald Reagan Cabinet member Don Hodel turned Peaslee's left-leaning publication a hard right.
And she stayed when Peyton left the Observer and longtime employee Robbins bought it for $1 in January 2003, taking on the debt that had accumulated as well as the challenge to keep the struggling paper alive.
"I survived all the other buyers," says Ellinger. "It was very interesting, and Jeff and Elaina Peyton were the most interesting."
Ellinger credits Peyton for bringing the Observer into the digital age. And in 2001, a weekly editorial by Peyton, "Priorities, a.k.a. Daddy," inspired a short-lived column called "Peyton's Place" in a local alternative weekly.
"For years, the rumors were the Observer was going to close its doors," says Ellinger. "Kim and I were more geared to that than some of the new folks."
Certainly editor Ron Hasson, who'd been at the paper two years to the day it shut its doors August 4, was surprised. "It was one of those things where you always think you can conquer the obstacles," he says. "I'm sorry I couldn't overcome the financial ones."
Toward the end, to save $800 a week, Hasson had started delivering the paper himself along with Robbins and staff writer Patrick Hite.
Robbins says she reduced the paper's $150,000-$175,000 debt to around $25,000, She went without a salary and into debt personally.
"I brought it as close to profitable as it had been in 15 years," says Robbins. But it wasn't enough. "I'd already decided if I couldn't sell it, I was going to shut it down by the end of the summer."
That's why the negotiations with C-ville Weekly publisher Rob Jiranek seemed like such a lifeline.
On August 2, the Observer's last production day, she told the staff she had a buyer. "She wouldn't tell us who it was," says Ellinger, "only that it was not Don Hodel or Jeff Peyton."
Robbins told the staff they'd be meeting with Jiranek at 1:30 on Wednesday, August 4. "It was about 11:30 Wednesday when he called and told me the deal was off," says Robbins. "He didn't want to take on old debt. But they'd known about that for a couple of months."
Jiranek did not return phone calls from the Hook.
Robbins says Jiranek wanted her to stay on, and she offered to work for half salary or even no salary for six months. "It doesn't make sense" that someone would turn down an offer of free work, broods Robbins.
"It was a real shock to her," says Ellinger. "She really thought they were going to buy it– then to have it end so abruptly."
Portico Publications, which owns C-ville Weekly, recently sold Blue Ridge Outdoors and bought the Free Times, a Columbia, South Carolina, weekly. In late 1996, the company bought a struggling weekly called The Richmond State but promptly fired the staff and closed it after it failed to recover within two months.
If owning a community paper like the Observer attracted Jiranek, why the sudden withdrawal?
"It's my personal feeling that after examining all the data, he made a last-minute decision that it was more economical for Portico to start one from scratch than to take on a 26-year-old brand– a brand I think has value," says Robbins.
Others think the Observer's changes in ownership over the years hurt its readership– and its ability to draw advertisers.
"I think the sad thing about the Observer is it never did find a niche it could stick with," says Fluvanna Review publisher Eric Allen, who worked at the Observer during the JGF Media regime.
Allen saw other problems. "It's hard to compete with a circulation of 5,000 in an area Charlottesville's size. You need to be at least 10,000 to 15,000 in that area to be the community newspaper."
Still, the Observer retained loyal readers over the years. "There are some big markets that are concerned they're not going to have the same level of coverage we gave them: seniors and schools," says Hasson.
The Observer was known for its school coverage in the 1990s by Gary Grant, who went on to be elected to the Albemarle School Board in 1999.
Hasson sees the community newspaper as a source for news about the good things going on. Even if reporting on a problem, "We're going to ask, what is the solution?" he says.
But even Hasson's positive outlook couldn't overcome the Observer's financial difficulties, the debt making the staff efforts "an exercise in futility," he says.
Robbins was so desperate to keep the paper going that she approached founder Kay Peaslee, who gave her $15,000 and set up a line of credit to keep the paper afloat, according to Peaslee.
"It was very educational in how to lose money," she says. "I'd hoped they'd accept my advice after my 10 years' experience, but they didn't want my advice, only my money."
Peaslee has watched others run her creation over the years, and while not surprised by its demise, "I feel very bad," she says.
Peaslee recalls the days when UVA student interns like Larry Sabato wrote about the General Assembly. "We were all working for something that was not rewarding financially– I paid wretched salaries– but people did it for the love of it," she says.
Ditto for Ron Hasson and Kimberly Robbins, for whom the love of the Observer never disappeared, even in its final days.
Yet Peaslee thinks the whole newspaper business has changed enormously since 1978. "People don't read newspapers anymore, especially women," says Peaslee. "It's easier to watch TV. The danger is all newspapers will become obsolete."
"I'm sad for the paper," says Robbins, "but for me personally, it's a relief. It's very sad to see a 26-year-old newspaper go down the tubes, unless a phoenix rises from the ashes."
She adds, "I know I did everything I could."
The last edition of Charlottesville's oldest weekly.


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Acura RDX Hands Free Link and NAV System Problems
Has anyone else seen these symptoms? Right now I have had a loaner longer than I have had my new car. (A 2010 TL so I am not complaining). The dealer has bent over backwards since this is my 9th Acura (as they should). I am just concerned that this is an indication of issues I am going to have.
Also, have others experienced the fact that the NAV system place finder is mediocre at best, unable to find places nearby because the underlying database is totally deficient. I was assured by the dealer that the new car would be better by an updated database but I was in front of the Cherry Hill Mall, typed in Macy's and the closest Macy's was for a store in Philly that had closed 3 years ago. Then I typed in Sear's with similar results. Can others give their views about this. For such an expensive system, don't they have an obligation to give you good information? Free database updates? The dealer and Acura blame their vendor? I would love to hear others' views on this as I have a class action lawyer who may consider this as a lawsuit. There are 10's of thousands of people out there with these systems. Maybe if enough people post and threaten Acura they will recall the disk for accurate ones. BTW, when I spoke to my service advisor, another customer made the same complaint and Acura said there was nothing that they can do. I don't buy that. They don't want to pressure their vendor into fixing it, or maybe with the new system like in the 2010 they are acknowledging the deficiencies and using newer technology. That alone might support a lawsuit. I had this problem in my 2007 and their fix was buying a new DVD, a solution that has not been fixed in the 2010.
Firebird_EOU Posts: 250Supposedly you can use this tool to report inaccurate POI.
http://mapreporter.navteq.com/dur-web-external/secured/submitDur.do?userType=CON- SUMER&language=en
It doesn't list the nav for RDX 2010 just 2009.
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sandyvelez Posts: 2I have a 2010 TSX and have the same problem finding places. I can never get anything to show up in my STATE!!! There are multiple spellings for some places, it is a disaster. I was looking for a Walgreens the other day and it wasnt in the database anywhere! My little Garmin does a better job. It almost looks like they took input from some users at one point and that is what they are using for a database.0
blocker Posts: 1I have a 2011 RDX. I've got about 5,000 miles on it, and having computer issues with the handsfree link and backup camera. It is very much like Microsoft - re-starting often fixes the problems. But you know what - I didn't spend that much money for a microsoft car.
I agree absolutely that the nav system is not up to par. Graphics alone are awful. And mine doesn't even have my subdivision, which has had homes for over 6 years. My husband has the TL and his is much better. We took it to the dealership, and it was explained that the TL has a better internal hard drive with much more space. The RDX uses an actual disc, but they claim the manufacturer is just limited on space, so they don't update with peripheral roads or very frequently. It has been a big source of frustration. We're like many of you - our dealer appears to have good motives for keeping customers, but Acura itself seems to only dedicate its resources to certain models. If that's the case, then perhaps a boring stable Honda would have been a better alternative.0
rzurawik Posts: 13I just got a 2014 RDX Tech. The navigation controls do not work while driving. Only works when car is stopped or in park. Is there any way to change that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.0
aagui Posts: 1Also have a new 2014 RDX; Nav system is outdated and not intuitive. Put in a destination and insisted on sending circuitous route, even when going the way I wanted to. Unable to find how to go to different screens while driving. Voice commands are difficult to use and require multiple steps. Booklet way to long and not easy to find what one wants. Old Garmin easier to use. IPhone mapping much better and adapts to route being taken.
Have to say Acura Nav system not worth the price.
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My 2014 RDX has NAV and was definitely not worth the price. It's not intuitive, many geographic areas marked "unverified", entering destination takes quite a while, the voice commands are awkward, more. If you're used to Google Maps or Garmin you will be very disappointed. It's like stepping back into the late 90's for NAV systems.
Worst, I have not found a way to load my phone's contacts into the system. Makes the hands-free phone features nearly useless. (Android, Samsung Galaxy Nexus).0


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Cringeworthy '70s-era decor didn't stop a couple from transforming this house with flair.
Being an interior designer has certain perks. You're given access to the best auctions and trade shows. Granted sneak peeks at the latest furnishings and fabrics. And, most important, you have the advantage of a prescient and discerning design eye-the ability to walk into a house and see past its glaring design flaws to the potential beyond. Designers see not the '70s wall-to-wall shag carpet but the wood floors that lie hidden beneath it. They notice not the dated pine-paneled walls but the mohair upholstery that will soon camouflage them.
It's this vision that designers Ann Shipp and Roger Higgins (owners of R. Higgins Interiors) called upon when they stumbled across a 1970s Williamsburg-style home in Nashville, Tennessee. "We bought it from the woman who built it in 1970," remembers Roger. "It was in great shape, but everything was still as it had been when it was built. The floor plan was excellent, and the details were classic. It just needed some serious design help. Thankfully, outdated doesn't scare me."
While respecting the home's architecture, the personal and professional partners took on the nitty-gritty of a top-to-bottom design overhaul-refinishing floors, concealing pine-paneled walls, and renovating a kitchen that was styled when avocado-green appliances were not just accepted but wholeheartedly embraced.
For consistency and flow, the palette was kept simple. Ceilings throughout the house were painted the same shade of pale blue and contrasted with antique-white trim. Dining room walls were saturated with the same rich bronze hue as doors throughout the house. Chartreuse accents were added as a lively counterpoint.
"I like to use a limited palette," says Roger. "I start with a couple of colors that act as the framework and then add accents. You should be able to take all of the fabrics and paint colors in your home, throw them in a pile, and they should all look good together."
Though their design approach is ardently sophisticated, the couple tossed in less-refined elements-intentional hiccups that interrupt the home's otherwise traditional tendencies. Rich fabrics and family heirlooms act as bedrock but allow for rustic elements-the design version of a dramatic pause. In the living room, unfinished cypress is used for the fireplace wall, disrupting the room's otherwise classic decor. In the dining room, opulent taffeta and lacquered walls cohabitate with a raw wood plinth supporting a weather-worn bust. "I call it 'jarring juxtaposition,'?" says Roger. "A beautiful antique paired with a chrome lamp, or taffeta with a sisal rug. The mix keeps things fresh."
Photography: Reid Rolls
Interior designers: Roger Higgins and Ann Shipp, R. Higgins Interiors, 2000 Blair Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212; 615/297-9632, rhigginsinteriors.com.
Sofa ("Evanston" #SH306); sofa fabric ("Caprissa Moire"/Greige #93273): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Fabric on green sofa pillow: Beacon Hill, 800/333-3777, beaconhilldesign.com.
Fabric on silver sofa pillow (discontinued): Libas Silk, 800/635-4227, libassilk.com.
Animal-print pillow: vintage.
Screen behind sofa (antique embossed leather screen, purchased at auction); gold side table (antique, esate-sale find); coffee table (estate-sale find): owner's collection.
Candlesticks on coffee table (antique): Scott Antique Market, scottantiquemarket.com.
Roger's "jarring juxtapositions"—unfinished cypress flooring installed on the wall around the fireplace and woven shades paired with elegant wool curtains—balance the living room's traditional aspects with casual flair. Blue wool curtain fabric is from F. Schumacher & Co. Shades are from Hunter Douglas.
Wool drapery ("Prestwick Wool Satin"/Aqua #51552): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Silk drapery ("Derby" color 160): Taffard Fabrics, 212/213-4670, taffard.com.
Trim ("Lavish Border"/Mineral): Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com.
Window shades ("Provenance Woven Wood"/Rustica): Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, 800/274-2985, hunterdouglas.com.
Reclining chairs: antique.
Chair fabric (#NUR04002, discontinued): Zoffany, 800/894-6185, zoffany.com.
End table to left of reclining chair: antique.
Mantel: original to house.
Art over mantel: owner's collection.
Andirons (antique): Morning Glory Antiques, morninggloryantiques.com.
Wood on mantel wall: clear Cypress.
Area rug: NAR Persian Rugs, 404/351-0093.
Oval-backed chairs by window; pillows on oval-backed chairs; lamp on chest: antique.
Chair fabric: Phillip Jeffries Ltd., 800/576-5455, philipjeffries.com.
Art over chest (by Ally Hughes): ShopSCAD, 912/525-5180, shopscadonline.com.
Walls in the den were upholstered to camouflage dated pine paneling.
Drapery (#31291.194 in Toffee, discontinued): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Drapery hardware (Bedpost Collection): Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com.
Ottoman/coffee table: The Charles Stewart Co., 828/322-9464, charlesstewartcompany.com.
Ottoman fabric ("Shaldar"/Brown #WI 0001 2000): Old World Weavers, 212/355-7186.
Leather chair by mantel ("Townsend Wing Chair" #1271-55): Hickory Chair, 800/349-4579, hickorychair.com.
Stool in front of chair: antique.
Stool fabric ("Amboise"/Russet): Latimer B. Alexander Inc., 336/889-2531.
Side table beside chair: Preservation Station Architectural Antiques, 615/292-3595, thepreservationstation.com.
Upholstered love seat: Lee Industries, 800/892-7150, leeindustries.com.
Bookcases: original to house.
Area rug: Myers Carpet, 866/450-5551, myerscarpet.com.
Roger bought the etchings of Florence, Italy, at a yard sale. "I love etchings and drawings without color," says Roger. "They can move easily from room to room."
Prints (etchings of Florence, Italy): antique.
Area rug: Persian Point Rugs, 770/458-9006.
Roger based his decorative wall treatment (he drew it himself) in the hall on a de Gournay wallpaper he used for a client's project. "I was snowed in and had nothing else to do," he laughs. "So I just started drawing."
Walls (hand painted by Roger Higgins): R. Higgins Interiors, 615/297-9632, rhigginsinteriors.com.
Hanging lantern: original to house.
Mirror (#367032): Larson Juhl, 800/438-5031, larsonjul.com.
Bracket/table under mirror: antique fragments with limestone top.
Area rug: cowhide.
Bronze-lacquered walls set off chartreuse taffeta curtains in the dining room. "I love the contrast between the taffeta, the lacquered walls, and the sisal rug," says Roger.
Table (mahogany with birdcage base, 72 inches): English Classics, 404/351-2252, english-classics.net.
Chairs: antique.
Chair-seat fabric: Highland Court Fabrics, 800/387-2533, highlandcourtfabrics.com.
Pillows on chairs: vintage.
Chandelier (antique): Scott Antique Market, scottantiquemarket.com.
Area rug (Abaca): owner's collection.
Drapery ("Silk Taffeta"/Pale Gold): Lady Ann Fabrics, 800/282-0961, ladyannfabrics.com.
Wall and trim paint ("Enduring Bronze" #SW7055): Sherwin-Williams, 800/474-3794, sherwin-williams.com.
Ceiling paint ("Limpet Shell" #7064-1): Porter Paints, 800/332-6270, porterpaints.com.
Pedestal holding sculpture (custom): Tim Nance, Nance Furniture, 615/244-9663.
Sculpture: owner's collection.
Mirror behind sculpture: Elon & Knight Iron, 615/745-5176.
Glassware on table: World Market, 877/967-5362, worldmarket.com.
Plates: McCartys Pottery, 662/748-2293, mccartyspottery.com.
Flatware ("Romance of the Sea"): Wallace Sterling, 800/264-0758, wallacesilver.com.
Cabinets in the kitchen are a color not easily defined. "They're sort of a yellow-green-gray-putty color," laughs Roger. "Those colors you can't describe in one word are the best colors. Everyone sees them the way they want to."
Cabinetry: custom.
Cabinetry hardware: 1-1/2 inch porcelain knob.
Backsplash tile; countertops: white Venetino marble.
Wall paint ("Limpet Shell" #7064-1); cabinet paint ("Newport Beige" #6897-1): Porter Paints, 800/332-6270, porterpaints.com.
Cooktop (Kenmore Elite); oven hood (Kenmore Elite): Kenmore, 888/536-6673, kenmore.com.
Oven drawers: custom.
Main sink ("Hawthorne Apron-Front Undercounter Kitchen Sink" #K6534-4U): Kohler, 800/456-4537, kohler.com.
Light over main sink: Pottery Barn, 800/922-5507, potterybarn.com.
Area rug: Persian Point Rugs, 770/458-9006.
For a "continuation of color," Roger chose taffeta curtains that are the same shade of blue as the ceiling. Curtain fabric is from Robert Allen with Samuel & Sons trim.
Drapery ("Kerala"/Arctic): Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com.
Trim ("2-inch Chambord Braid" #977-17536): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Bed (custom, antique kneeling bench with upholstered bed frame); coverlet (Belle Epoque): owner's collection.
Bed linens: Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restorationhardware.com.
Euro sham ("Judith"/Sage #WF155-001, by Winhall Collection, discontinued): Scalamandré, 800/932-4361, scalamandre.com.
Green blanket: Pottery Barn, 800/922-5507, potterybarn.com.
Chest: antique.
Bedside table ("Bureau" #GUS040): Chelsea Textiles Ltd., 212/319-5804, chelseatextiles.com.
Table lamp: Lumen Lamps, 877/315-2677, lumenlamps.com.
Chandelier; chair beside bed: antique.
Chair fabric: canvas.
Area rug ("Crochet"/Sail): Woolshire Carpets, 800/799-6657, woolshire.com.
Wall paint ("Newport Tint" #6891-1); ceiling paint ("Limpet Shell" #7064-1); trim paint ("Soft Antique White" #6914-1): Porter Paints, 800/332-6270, porterpaints.com.
Walls in the study off the master bedroom are the same pale blue as the ceiling. Trim was painted a darker shade of blue for contrast. The desk and sofa are from Hickory Chair.
Desk ("Jasper Writing Table" #7793-10): Hickory Chair, 800/349-4579, hickorychair.com.
Drapery (#31807.160 in Mushroom): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Sectional sofa ("Brooks Sofa" #2802 series); sofa fabric (#HC 2550-12); brown pillows on sofa (#HC 2636-84): Hickory Chair, 800/349-4579, hickorychair.com.
Throw pillows; portrait; art; desk chair (antique): owner's collection.
Area rug: Woolshire Carpets ("Crochet"/ Sail): Woolshire Carpets, 800/799-6657, woolshire.com.
"I like to use punctuations of white," notes Roger. "White mats on the artwork, white architectural details, white accessories, white dining room chairs—it's important to use enough so that it looks intentional."
The Williamsburg-style brick house was built in 1970. A wooded lot and creative landscaping add privacy from the busy street.
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The days are long and totally jam-packed with information, inspiration and great discussions. As I reflected over breakfast just now; it's very rare and extremely nice to be able to sit down with anyone in attendance and NOT have to go through the initial 10-15 minutes of trying to explain exactly what it is you do. These are all professionals, and whereas some might come from the ad sector, some from film, some from gaming and some from distribution or television, the mere fact that they have applied for the Pixel Lab means that they have an urge to explore the future of multiplatform and transmedia to a greater degree. This in itself makes for good connections, no matter whom you talk to.
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Now, there are things I can't write about, as we're working on actual projects as well in out group work (must add that Sean Coleman is a very good mentor for hte group. Also slightly addicted to post-it notes) and I am under obligation not to share the details of these. But many things can be written about, such as the presentations of experts and tutors. I'm slightly pressed for time right now, so will just briefly mention the people we've had the pleasure of learning from up until now. A more in-depth studie will be available later in the week.
If you're so inclined, I'm Storyfying each day of the Lab – here's Day One and Day Two – with tweets, links, quotes etc.
Lance Weiler, enigmatic as ever, kicked things off on Monday with a great introduction to what the week basically will be about. In the talk – Igniting the Imagination of many – he pointed out the theory of information foraging as something for producers and storyteller to study, something I completely agree with. Another key point was the need to prototype a lot of stuff fairly quickly, fail fast and learn fast and not be afraid to try things out. I can relate – coming from a television background I feel my projects often swell out into too large things that are unnecessary cumbersome to produce and get financed.
Adam Sigel on the other hand talked about strategy development, again something that makes perfect sense – designing a plan of action, in order to achieve a particular goal. He touched on many other good points – the need to develop user personas in order to understand them better, the need to explore the themes of your story as they are the ones that will carry over to different platforms, rather than your characters, and so on. A lot of good stuff.
Stephen Stokes from Manning Gottlieb OMD spoke about the changing brand landscape, where brands increasingly are re-appraising values, becoming more authentic and generous, recognising the need to earn attention; they essentially need to DO more and adopt modern storytelling techniques. Key is also to focus on actually understanding the audience; for instance, "always leaving them wanting more" just doesn't cut it anymore. This was the first time I'd heard Stephen, and I'd say that he gave a very good impression, talking about a facet of the development processes and the industry that other speakers merely touched on.
On Tuesday morning Nuno Bernardo took to the stage to talk about business models for transmedia and/or multiplatform. Nuno is a great example to follow when it comes to simply getting your content out there, building an audience and getting things commissioned and financed. One way that seems to work pretty nicely is getting R&D funding in to do, not a story world, but Specs. To produce, not a pilot but a Prototype. To do, not distribution but Dissemination, and so on. The major bonus is that you will have an IP of sorts at the end of the process, and probably an audience and a community to use as leverage in negotiations with broadcasters.
Paul Tyler, another new acquaintance for me and a good presenter to boot, came in from Handling Ideas in Denmark to talk about gaining insights about the audience, starting off with the very true assertion that content developers are more focused on delivering content to platforms rather than users. He also pointed out that the most important action a content creator can take is to ask the right questions. This in order to understand existing needs and provide a solution. His take on brainstorming was also quite neat, called Reversed brainstorming; think evil, how can you make the experience worse. Then take the suggestions and turn the around.
Tom Putzki started Wednesday off with a sessions on the games industry. It's a pretty big one for sure, worth billions and billions… 40 billion € worldwide to be more precise (which I was under the impression was a bit more, but perhaps not).
Martin Ericsson from Bardo talked about gaming from another angle, that of a Live Action Roleplayer. "Games are not fun because they are games, they are fun because they are well designed". He also pointed out that we can look at a lot of different sources to find inspiration regarding transmedia projects we develop; if you want to learn about sharing and social networks, look at for instance Dragon Age II on FB. If you want to learn about the process of leveling up, look at computer-based roleplaying games, and so on. Interesting talk!
Finally I'd just like to say that even though I'm attending without a project of my own, it's immensely interesting to listen to experts like Inga von Staden, Lance Weiler and others evaluate the projects on the table. Very interesting stuff. I'll update with a more thorough write-up as soon as I get the chance. Until then.


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7 Surprising Skin Cancer Risks
Learn about these alarming skin cancer risks and what you can do to avoid them.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., and the rate for the deadliest type, melanoma, has in recent decades climbed by 50% in women under age 39. And you're vulnerable even if you don't have well-known predispositions like a fair complexion, a family history, or a track record of childhood sunburns. Researchers have found several new factors that could increase anyone's odds. To protect yourself, learn about these alarming skin cancer risks and what you can do to avoid them.
Risk #1: Your doctor doesn't check your skin.
In a survey of primary care physicians from all 50 states, 68% said they didn't routinely perform whole-body skin exams on their patients at average risk. Most cited lack of time. Yet this is no minor omission: According to a recent study, doctors are four times more likely than a patient to detect a melanoma when it's "thin"—a sign that it has been spotted early and has an excellent chance (over 90%) of being cured.
What You Should Do: Ask your doctor to look for any abnormal-looking moles whenever you have a routine checkup. There are no standard guidelines on how often you should get skin exams, but if you're at high risk experts typically recommend seeing a dermatologist once a year. And if something suspicious is spotted, remember that not all skin cancers are melanomas. Almost 90% are basal cell carcinomas, which seldom spread to internal organs (although they can grow large and destroy surrounding tissue). Another type, squamous cell carcinoma, also rarely metastasizes.
Risk #2: You spend just a few days a year basking in the sun.
"Evidence is mounting that occasional sun exposure increases the risk of melanoma far more than the kind of daily dose a farmer or construction worker might get," says Marianne Berwick, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology at the University of New Mexico. One theory is that skin can't adapt fast enough—that is, after being exposed only to weak winter rays, skin has no mechanisms to protect itself against a sudden blast of UV radiation. Even a moderate vacation tan may be harmful, Berwick says.
What You Should Do: Enjoy the sun safely. When going somewhere sunny, pack sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, a broad-brimmed hat, and lightweight long-sleeved shirts, long pants or long skirts that have either been laundered in an additive that washes in sun protection (such as Rit SunGuard) or are from a company that makes sun-protective clothing (such as items sold at sunprecautions.com or coolibar.com). One thing you shouldn't do: Prep your skin for vacation by getting a "base tan" at a tanning salon. "The mix of artificial ultraviolet light you get in a tanning booth won't protect your skin from exposure to real sunlight, but it will damage your skin and increase your risk of melanoma," says Berwick.
Risk #3: You have dark skin that you think protects you.
It's well established that people with fair skin have a much greater chance of developing skin cancer. But although Hispanics, Blacks, Asians, Native Americans, and native Hawaiians develop fewer skin cancers overall, when the disease does occur, it's diagnosed later and is often deadlier. "There's a belief that you don't have to worry about skin cancer if you have dark skin," says Hugh M. Gloster Jr., M.D., professor of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati. "Unfortunately, because of this false perception, many cases are spotted only after they've become advanced."
What You Should Do: In dark skin, melanoma often lurks in areas that aren't sun-exposed. "Check between your toes, on the bottoms of your feet and the palms of your hands, and under your nails for new dark spots or streaks," says Dr. Gloster. And don't forgo sunscreen.
Risk #4: You skip self-exams.
Fewer than half of adults ever bother to check their skin for suspicious moles. But taking a look could save your life. The risk for lethal melanoma is reduced by 34% in those who regularly practice skin self-examination.
What You Should Do: Keep mirrors handy and you're more likely to perform skin self-exams, according to recent studies. Mount a full-length mirror and keep a handheld one near where you dress and undress. Check the backs of your legs, where some 20% of cancers hide in women. "Get familiar with how your moles normally look so you'll notice any changes," says Stephen Q. Wang, M.D., author of Beating Melanoma (Kindle edition) and director of dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. If you're at high risk, do head-to-toe exams monthly, use reminder software on your computer, or make it a habit to look over your skin the first day of every month or the first day of your period.
Risk #5: You put on sunscreen every morning.
While putting on sunscreen is a good thing, women who slather it on and then sunbathe all day end up staying out in the sun up to 39% longer than users who aren't seeking a "healthy tan." And this extra time in the sun may explain why some research has linked sunscreen use to a higher risk of melanoma and other skin cancers. "Using sunscreen doesn't take the place of limiting your exposure to the sun," says Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D., president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. "Although a very high SPF sunscreen may prevent burning, it doesn't provide foolproof protection from the full spectrum of the sun's damaging UV radiation."
What You Should Do: Never bask in the sun—and use 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to adequately cover your entire body. Apply it 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every 2 hours.
Risk #6: You don't always eat the best diet.
What you eat can raise—or lower—your skin cancer risk. Research shows that adults whose diets were rich in red meat, processed foods, full-fat dairy products, and sweet drinks had an 83% greater risk of squamous cell carcinoma, while those who ate more fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish, and low-fat dairy cut their risk by 54%.
What You Should Do: Follow the same healthy eating pattern shown to protect against heart disease and diabetes—cut down on fatty meats and refined foods and eat more fresh produce, lean poultry and fish, low-fat dairy, and whole grains. Consider a vitamin D supplement, says Kathleen M. Egan, senior scientist at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa. "Recent evidence shows that in melanoma patients, those with the highest levels of D develop less aggressive tumors and survive longer."
Risk #7: You put off calling your doctor.
If you see something abnormal, don't delay taking action. Even patients who contact a dermatologist and say they urgently need to be checked face an average wait time of 38 days for an appointment. Yet a suspicious lesion should be assessed much sooner—in a matter of days. "A delay in treatment can mean more extensive surgery and lower odds for survival if you have melanoma," says Dr. Dover.
What You Should Do: "Ask your primary care doctor to intervene and speed things up if you can't get in to see a dermatologist quickly," says Dr. Dover. To ensure you get the best treatment, request a second opinion on your biopsy slides. In a recent study, surgery was canceled in 55% of patients, in most cases because the tumor—initially diagnosed as malignant—turned out to be benign.
Know Your Alphabet
Zoom in on suspicious moles with help from these ABCDEs.
A is for Asymmetry. Check for irregularly shaped moles, where one half is unlike the other.
B is for Border. Moles that are ragged or scalloped around the edge are worrisome.
C is for Color. Be alert to variations from one area to another and differences in shading.
D is for Diameter. Moles bigger than a pencil eraser deserve special attention.
E is for Evolving. Changes in the size, shape, or thickness can signal trouble.
Teen Tanning Dangers
In an extensive American Cancer Society study of kids between the ages of 11 and 18, 69% reported having one or more sunburns the previous summer. When a parent isn't around to nag about putting on the sunscreen, kids often won't bother. Plus, more than 10% of kids visit tanning booths each year—which increases the risk of melanoma by as much as 75%. Explain to your teen that being tan isn't healthy, and be a good role model: Let your teen see you routinely applying sunscreen and never use a tanning booth. In addition, buy your teen some fashionable protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses. You can also encourage a safe sunless tan by giving her bronzer or gift certificates for spray tans.
Originally published in the June 2010 issue of Family Circle magazine.
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RICHMOND, Va. – This weekend members of the VCU Track and Field community will get together for the annual Ram Invite. However, this Saturday's event will be different because the VCU Track and Field program is honoring the memory of late student-athlete Zanishia Usher (pictured right).
Usher, who was a member of the VCU Track and Field team from 2002-2006, passed away on August 20, 2012 while she was with the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade in the United Kingdom. In her honor, VCU Athletics and the VCU Track and Field program are beginning the Zanishia Usher Scholarship fund for the track and field program.
"It's a great opportunity to recognize a track and field athlete because we don't get a lot of opportunities to talk about our sport except in Olympic years," said Head Coach Jon Riley. "It is unfortunate that we have this opportunity, but it is bringing our alumni group back to campus and stepping up their interest in our program."
During Usher's time with the Rams she competed in 55-meter dash, long jump, 400-meters, and 100-meter dash. Usher still has the fourth best 55-meter dash (7.10 seconds) and seventh best long jump (5.66-meters) in indoor school history. She ranks in the top ten in outdoor school history, with the eighth-best long jump (5.64-meters) and was a member of the 10th fastest 4x100-meter relay team (47.14 seconds).
Following her career at VCU, Usher enlisted in the United States Army. Usher received numerous awards and medals while enlisted, including: the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon.
VCU will also honor Usher's memory with a moment of silence prior the national anthem on Sunday at the Ram Invite around 12:45 p.m.
"She was a good student, a great student-athlete, she served her community and served her country and was honorable young lady," said Riley. "To see her teammates honor her in this way speaks a lot about her character and what she was all about."


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Walk It Off: Re-Energize Your Routine
When your willpower wanes, take a few tips from Lisa Rebucci, of our Healthy Family 2011, and her trainer, Robert Reames.
Lisa Rebucci and her family have been getting healthier since January with Family Circle's help (visit familycircle.com/healthyfamily2011 to learn more). Thanks to a regular workout regimen—three weekly trips to the gym and a daily walk—this 47-year-old's energy levels shot up as inches fell off her waist and thighs. Recently, though, Lisa's willpower has waned. "My trainer says I'm gaining muscle and getting stronger, but my scale hasn't budged in a few weeks," she says. "Now that I've stopped seeing big results, I'm not as excited to hit the gym." On top of that, her two boys (ages 13 and 11) are off from school for the summer and demanding more of her time, as she's trying to keep up with an upswing in her home pet-sitting business. Not to mention that she's finding it hard to resist her favorite summertime foods (especially corn on the cob with butter and salt).
Lisa's lapse in enthusiasm mirrors what many women encounter after several months of dieting and exercising, says Robert Reames, the official trainer of The Dr. Phil Show. The majority of people quit their training program within a year. Stress, boredom and a lack of progress are among the top reasons cited, says Reames.
The key to reenergizing a fitness plan boils down to one tenet: It should be fun. "Exercise should relieve anxiety, not worsen it," Reames says. Even before committing to a year of healthier living, Lisa enjoyed walking near her home in Chester, New Jersey. "If Lisa goes back to focusing solely on walking for even just a couple weeks, she'll remember how good it feels," Reames says. "It will help motivate her to get back on track and return to the gym too." During this 40-minute routine, created by Reames, Lisa will alter her pace or walking style every five minutes. The frequent changes will liven things up, and the variation will ensure she's getting a total-body workout.
When the Going Gets Tough: Reames offers three tips for sticking to exercise.
1. Rest up. Countless studies show that people who sleep less are more likely to struggle with their weight. They may lack the energy to exercise. Aim for seven to eight hours a night.
2. Acknowledge all progress. Congratulate yourself for losing each pound, being able to tack another push-up onto a set and for any other new milestone you hit, no matter how small.
3. Stay in your own world. Avoid comparing yourself with others, especially people you see on television. Everyone loses weight and gets fit at her own rate.
Minutes: 5Walk This Way: Warm up. Start out very easy. As your muscles get loose gradually elevate your tempo.Intensity: 3
Minutes: 5Walk This Way: Quicken your pace and pump your arms. Your heart will beat faster, you'll start to sweat and your breathing will feel labored.Intensity: 7
Minutes: 5Walk This Way: Slow to an easier speed and catch your breath.Intensity: 5
Minutes: 5Walk This Way: Walk as fast as you can and pump your arms. Speaking in full sentences should be difficult. Be sure to maintain good posture.Intensity: 10
Minutes: 5Walk This Way: Take a minute or two to slow your breathing and heart rate. Then transition into a "squat walk": With your shoulders down and chest up, take steps with your knees bent slightly more than normal. This will help tone your butt, thighs and calves.Intensity: 5
Minutes: 5Walk This Way: Crank your speed back up and pump your arms. Toward the end of the 5 minutes, find a curb and complete a set of 10 step-ups with each leg.Intensity: 7
Minutes: 5Walk This Way: Walk as quickly as possible. (Don't worry if it's a little slower than your first effort at this intensity—try the best you can.)Intensity: 10
Minutes: 5Walk This Way: Stroll leisurely until you catch your breath. Then finish with 2 sets of 10 push-ups (lean on a large tree or bench if you can't complete them on the ground).Intensity: 2
Intensity: 1. A very slow, easy stroll. 5. Slightly quicker than your typical walking pace. 10. As fast as you can walk steadily for several minutes.
Perfect Posture
Standing up straight while you walk engages your abdominal muscles and helps you burn even more calories, says Reames. Follow these steps to better posture:
- Look straight ahead.
- Keep your shoulders down and back.
- Turn your chest toward the sky.
- Bend your elbows to 90 degrees and relax your hands.
- Draw your navel into your spine.
In addition to making your appearance taller and leaner, proper alignment also helps prevent any aches and pains you may experience during exercise.
Tip: When you increase your walking speed, concentrate on making your steps faster, not lengthening your stride.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The Harvard heavyweight crew won the premier eights race at the Head of the Charles for the first time in 34 years, getting Harry Parker's 50th season as head coach off to a victorious start Sunday afternoon at the world's largest two-day rowing event.
Harvard's second championship eight placed 15th, and the C entry finished 21st. The championship four placed fourth in 16:31.3. On Saturday, Harvard heavyweight boats took third and 22nd out of 39 club eights.
The winning eight of Patrick Lapage, Matthew Edstein, Caspar Jopling, Andrew Reed, Sam O'Connor, Josh Hicks, Andrew Holmes, James O'Connor and coxswain David Fuller posted a time of 14:17.68 on the three-mile course to finish 6.53 seconds ahead of the runner-up USRowing entry in a 34-boat field. The group wore shirts with "50 YEARS" spelled out on their backs in commemoration of Parker's milestone season.
"To win out here, especially in his 50th year, was really special for all of us," said Sam O'Connor, one of three seniors in the victorious eight. "We've really had a great time rowing for him, and we felt like we were representing some of the others who rowed for him before."
Washington finished third, 8.5 seconds back of the Crimson. Harvard started last season by placing second to the Huskies in the Head of the Charles and completed the collegiate season trailing only Washington at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championships. With 15-second intervals between starts in this year's race, Harvard began second behind Washington, was rowing in the UW wake by time the boats reached Anderson Bridge and pulled level by the Cambridge Boat Club. The Huskies held on to finish before Harvard, but the Crimson had the top time.
Harvard/Radcliffe Results
Men's championship singles: Nicholas Baker '07 – 11 of 30, 19:13.77
Men's championship singles: Joe Medioli '08 – 28 of 30, 20:29.52
Women's championship singles: Olivia Coffey '11 – 13 of 25, 21:19.23
Women's senior-master eights: Radcliffe Association of Rowing Alumnae – 27th of 29, 21:05.9
Men's alumni eights: HVL+ Boat Club – 11th of 38, 16:22.6
Women's alumnae eights: Radcliffe Association of Rowing Alumnae – 17th of 30, 19:19.0
Men's club fours: Harvard lightweight crew – 3rd of 52, 17:17.7
Men's club eights: Harvard heavyweight crew B – 3rd of 39, 15:35.1
Men's club eights: Harvard lightweight crew – 18th of 39, 16:31.8
Men's club eights: Harvard heavyweight crew A – 22nd of 39, 16:45.1
Women's club eights: Radcliffe heavyweight crew – 13th of 28, 19:00.7
Women's master doubles: Texas Rowing Center/Cambridge Boat Club (Linda Muri and Lindsay Burns Barber '87) – 2nd of 19, 20:43.0
Men's championship doubles: USRowing Training Center – Oklahoma City (Austin Meyer and Andrew Campbell) – 2nd of 20, 16:42.9
Women's lightweight singles: Lizzy Bates '11 – 12th of 23, 21:21.8
Men's championship fours: Harvard heavyweight crew – 4th of 17, 16:31.3
Men's championship fours: Harvard lightweight crew – 9th of 17, 16:51.3
Women's championship fours: Radcliffe heavyweight crew – 8th of 20, 19:05.1
Men's championship eights: Harvard heavyweight crew A – 1st of 34, 14:17.6
Men's championship eights: Harvard heavyweight crew B – 15th of 34, 14:57.3
Men's championship eights: Harvard heavyweight crew C – 21st of 34, 15:11.1
Men's championship eights: Riverside Boat Club (includes Daniel Kettler '07) – 25th of 34, 15:16.1
Women's championship eights: Radcliffe heavyweight crew A – 2nd of 39, 16:19.6
Women's championship eights: Radcliffe heavyweight crew B – 22nd of 39, 17:15.4
Men's lightweight fours: Harvard lightweight crew – 13th of 22, 18:13.3
Women's lightweight fours: Radcliffe lightweight crew – 9th of 14, 20:26.1
Men's lightweight eights: USRowing (including Will Newell '11) – 1st of 17, 14:27.7
Men's lightweight eights: Harvard lightweight crew A – 2nd of 17, 14:41.8
Men's lightweight eights: Harvard lightweight crew B – 13th of 17, 15:44.6
Women's lightweight eights: Radcliffe lightweight crew A – 3rd of 8, 17:17.1
Women's lightweight eights: Radcliffe lightweight crew B – 5th of 8, 18:41.2


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That's awesome. I have a couple of PCBs I'm selling on my website (www.logos-electro.com) that use daisy-chained 595s to drive high current outputs. Would you mind if I linked to your code once it's up?
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Trust for Public Land Personifies The Leadership Challenge
Having a park, garden or other natural area "within a 10-minute stroller ride of any child in America" is the goal that motivates the 435 employees of the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit organization whose leaders personify The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® as outlined in The Leadership Challenge: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart.
Founded in 1972, TPL is a land conservation organization that protects land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come."Our founders set out to Inspire a Shared Vision, to change the way communities think about themselves," said Dan Schwab, Director of Training for TPL. "In addition to preserving land in communities across America, TPL served a 'Johnny Appleseed' role and helped create hundreds of local land trusts throughout the country – focusing on the notion of Enabling Others to Act. Often people don't believe they can affect change, but TPL shows them they can—and must. We want Challenge the Process to become the American way of life when it comes to improving the health of communities through folding nature into our everyday lives."
While unofficially the mantra of TPL from the beginning, The Five Practices and The Leadership Challenge became a formal part of the organization five years ago when Schwab joined the organization. Schwab has a long history with The Leadership Challenge, first working with co-authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner in 1987, when he partnered with the duo to create an experiential component for their leadership material. A certified facilitator, Schwab has conducted several Leadership Challenge® Workshops at TPL, including sessions for non-managerial employees with the theme, "Leadership is Everyone's Business."
"We are fortunate to have leaders who personify the Leadership Challenge values," said Schwab. "The training has helped them become more in tune with those values and to be more aware of the impact of their leadership style on others. They better understand the importance of self-awareness and constant improvement, as The Leadership Challenge is as much about who you are as an individual as it is about who you are as a leader."
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® have taken hold at TPL. Will Rogers, TPL's CEO, conducts his role within the organization by Encouraging the Heart, as he understands the importance of valuing employees by recognizing them with small, but significant, celebrations. Rogers Models the Way by being an accessible leader, someone who enjoys his job each and every day, encouraging others to follow suit.
Rose Harvey, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, also Models the Way by leading through her values and being consistent with her vision and her actions. Chief Operating Officer Felicia Marcus serves as the driver of the organization, Inspiring a Shared Vision and motivating others to act through her strong values and commitment to the organization's mission.
Another advocate for The Leadership Challenge process is Reed Holderman, California Executive Director. "The Leadership Challenge has been a tremendous help to our organization," said Holderman. "Everyone who has been involved with the program has become a better leader because of it. Our senior management also works better as a team because of the shared experience."
After his senior managers went through The Leadership Challenge, Holderman encouraged them to put together 30-minute presentations to share at a staff meeting about their values, what drives them, and what makes them the leaders that they are. This very revealing, often incredibly emotional experience was an astounding success. "It was amazing," said Holderman. "Several employees commented that this was the most inspiring, surprising, motivating thing they'd experienced anywhere they'd ever worked. The exercise led to an unprecedented level of loyalty and commitment."
Since its inception TPL has worked with willing landowners, community groups, and national, state, and local agencies to complete more than 3,000 land conservation projects in 46 states, placing more than 2 million acres of land in permanent protection. Since 1994, TPL has helped states and communities craft and pass almost 300 ballot measures, generating over $19 billion in new conservation-related funding. As TPL strives to build on this success, The Leadership Challenge will continue to be part of the culture of the organization. "We plan on continuing the discussions generated by the program and continuing exploring and learning through The Leadership Challenge," said Holderman.
Schwab encourages other nonprofits to incorporate The Leadership Challenge into their organizations. "The Leadership Challenge is about purpose and vision, about striving to create a future that matches our values," he said. "TPL is one small example of a public benefit organization that understands how critical this is. The entire nonprofit and government sector could benefit from this process."
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This may seem a sacrilege in the food blog world, but sometimes it's not about the beauty of a food shot. I took most of these pictures with my iPhone and as we all know, although there are apps galore to help enhance your photos, available light is not a friend of iPhoneography.
But I'm not unhappy. There is beauty in these shots without the pixels being exactly as we'd like them to be.
Great photography is said to be about movement and feeling and while these photos may be dark and grainy, the movement is clear and I hope the feeling is as well.
What I took away from another fun night at la Casa de Fran is fun and friendship and the ability to blow off steam from a long workweek without talking about it all night.
We cooked. We ate. We listened to Fran make a valiant attempt to speak Spanish. We laughed. We cleaned up. And this makes for a great night.
Thankfully the table is large and sharing chairs with the other condo means most of us get to sit at the table while others (Mario!) stand and do a little salsa dancing while picking the bones of a rack of baby back ribs clean.
Everyone was into the meal. It was hard not to be. Everything was so good — I'm craving more ribs!
Emy was up to her chimol-making self and she added to the party with a perfectly made Michelada. I wonder if my friend Maggie from Loaded Kitchen makes these? I am going to whip up a batch at dinner when I get home from work tomorrow night and I'll put the recipe together and let you in on this "Beer Cocktail" once I get it right.
The ribs were a big hit. We're doing this again on Saturday to welcome our new Operations Manager and I think ribs will make a reappearance.
Vera was so kind to model her husband's invention — the JaCo. A Jalapeño Popper Taco with Beans. No one here had ever tried the American bar food classic — a Jalapeño Popper and they were a huge hit. I was addicted to them a couple of summers ago and could not pass up the opportunity to grill a tray for the team.
We're talking heat right here. The ribs and seeds are vehicles of fire.
Thankfully Gearling and Emy made their way to the jalapeño station and lent a hand. I am going to return from my upcoming trip to Virginia with my trusted jalapeño corer to make quick work of this chore.
You can almost feel the heat coming from the grill full of ribs and poppers. The only thing missing is that beautiful aroma of grilled food. There's nothing still or boring about it.
And whomever owns this plate is about to dig in.
And check this out. You couldn't stop these four women from making quick work of the dishes and the floor.
Just look at all that garbage. For just 12 people.
Somehow, I'm reminded of the iconic American painting by Grant Wood when I look at this shot. Not sure what it is about it, but I'm seeing a pitchfork in Carlos' hand instead of a hot bottle of tobasco.


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Oh man... My best wishes to you, I'm sorry to hear of your loss, I hope you find peace and resignation soon; you gotta stay strong for you and your family.
Happy Birthday dude
Sure, that'd be fine
Its understandable, hope you can get past it though ha.
Sorry dude, I've only played the second one and yet to play the first, so sorry I can't help you.
Lol I should have put In" instead of "On" my bad.
Haha, yeah it's practically the same here. Those embarrassing pranks are played here when you go for a Despedida de Soltero. Strip clubs are often used here, but you're quite right, none seems to be interested on getting married nowadays. Stag night sounds pretty simple and nice. So how was that night stag? Did you enjoy the trip? ^^
Yeah here it is called Single's farewell "Despedida de Soltero" When your friends give you a special and secret party (going to nightclubs, or someone's house, it depends on the person too.. sometimes both) It is unlikely that those who are getting married to go together to this kind of parties but it is possible. Because when you go alone with ur friends it means you are going to see chicks naked and that stuff, so that's why it is calle your last night as a single person ^^... how is it called there?
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u Meet me in Saint Louis" "Every night we passed towns, some of
them away back up on black hillsides,
nothing but just a shiny bed of lights;
not a house you could see. The fifth
night we passed Saint Louis, and it was
like the whole world lit up.
In St. Petersburg they used to say
there was twenty or thirty thousand
people in Saint Louis, but I never
believed it till I see that wonderful
spread of lights at two o'clock that
still night. There warn't a sound
there; everybody was asleep..."
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,
by Mark Twain.
In the 130 years since Huck Finn and
Jim passed the city in the silence of
night as they floated down the
Mississippi on their raft, Saint Louis
has certainly changed. Throughout the
19th century it was the great industrial
and commercial center of the
Mississippi Valley, a magnet for
capital, for business and for talented
people of many skills. It is still the
focal point of human activity in the
valley, a center of commerce, production
and creative thought. With close to
2,400,000 people in the metropolitan
area, Greater Saint Louis ranks tenth
in the country in population. A century ago
Saint Louis was America's third largest
city, surpassed only by New York and
Philadelphia. Although other newer cities
have passed it in size during the past
several decades, Saint Louis yields to
none in its long and proud heritage of
excellence, its service to the nation in
the opening of the West, and its promise
of continued greatness.
A few people who remember still speak
with nostalgia of the great Louisiana
Purchase Exposition of 1904 as the
finest world's fair of the many held
in this country. The memory lingers on in
the old song:
"Meet me in Saint Louis, Louis,
Meet me at the fair... "
The soaring Gateway Arch, designed by
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Is the Universe Infinite or Finite? I was having that debate with a friend of mine today. My position was that it is finite because it is expanding. My logic was that the fact that is expanding indicates that it must be finite, because how could something be infinite and getting bigger?
His position was that it was infinite though he couldn't really explain why he thought that. (to give you some context, he also believes his daily horoscope offers him meaningful guidance and that aliens built the pyramids).
You may have guessed by now that neither one of us are physicists, so to settle the argument, I proposed that we contact an expert.
Confident of my correctness, I suggested to my buddy that we should have friend of this here site @seanmcarroll (the brilliant physicist and author of "From Eternity to Here") give us an answer.
I tweeted at Sean the subject line of this thread and he was kind enough to tweet me back in a matter of minutes. He said:
"Nobody knows. Sometimes that's the answer."
He then tweeted
"There may not even be an answer. de Sitter space (e.g.) can be finite or infinite depending on how you slice it."
So not wanting to badger Sean with follow up questions, I ask you: If we know the Universe is continually expanding (which to me suggests that it has a finite size that is increasing), how can it be labeled as anything other than finite?
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Holy Cantor, Batman!
Very well explained. Thank you.
There are different sizes of infinities.
The examples you give will not increase the size of an infinite set of numbers.
Look up real numbers and the difference between rational and irrational numbers.
Infinity is a mathematical concept and has no real world (universe) application. Paradoxes like the one you mentioned are evidence of that.
Strangely, infinity has a few things in common with what may at first appear to be the opposite concept: zero. Twice infinity is infinity; twice zero is zero. Half infinity is infinity; half zero is zero. And on and on.
Both concepts belong in math not in real world discussions.
Hey Dave and Mike,
This is correct. However, there is no such thing as an infinite physical quantity. Physicists reject theories or conclusions that result in infinite physical quantities because they are meaningless. For example, the GR tensor gives infinite eigen values inside black holes and GR is said to "break down" at that point for that reason.
So, an infinitely sized universe is, in fact, physically meaningless. The universe is finite. Einstein referred to it as "finite yet unbounded". What he meant was that there is a curvature of space such that if you travel far enough in one direction you will eventually return to where you started, just as if you were traveling on a 3-D sphere, but in this case it is 4-D space-time.
Therefore, you are correct (it is finite) and your friend is wrong.
- kk
Unfortunately for your argument the latest finding is that the universe is flat on a large scale, not curved. I get this from watching lectures given by an astronomer; I Am Not An Astronomer. The same astronomer offered no conclusive statement on the size of the whole universe other than it was at least as large as the observable universe.
Also, the bit about inside black holes approaching a singularity is, I think (and this is just me, not me relaying someone else's verbiage--if there is a real astrophysicist in the room, please feel free to chime in!) is due to the fact that it is assumed that once the material that makes the black hole collapses into the black hole, nothing whatsoever holds it up and it all collapses into a literal point of zero radius. I am not sure why they make that assumption; I should think the only thing necessary is that it be smaller than the event horizon. (Another possibility that occurs to me would be that it does indeed collapse to a point, but takes literally forever to do so, and it's therefore not a point mass... yet. It's asymptotic.)
Hey StevenInCO,
Nice points. But I guess the point I'm making is that physics theory and fact is not mathematics; the two things do not commute identically. What may be meaningful in mathematics is not necessarily meaningful in nature. Infinity is one such construct that, while well defined mathematically, is utterly meaningless in nature.
The breakdown of GR in black holes is fundamental: the GR breakdown is due to the fact that GR is not a complete theory of nature and cannot properly characterize all types of natural forces (strong nuclear, weak nuclear and em). So, the *reason* you are seeking for this is simply that GR is incomplete. It is no more complicated than that.
In order to know the more fundamental reason for this breakdwon one would need to be able to characterize all the forces of nature by deduction from a single set of mathematical relations, which constitutes a unification of existing theories into one theory by whose rules all nature behaves.
- kk
I disagree!
I think that infinity needs to be defined just like the concept of god, otherwise, you are talking about different things. If you define infinity as something that goes on forever, then what better qualifies than the universe that expands forever? If you define finite as something that has an end, then how could the universe be finite?
You can have an infinite number of infinite sets on a finite line, unless you limit the # with the plank unit. In other words just reach the limit at which you cannot divide anymore.
Which would probably happen in the real world.
When Einstein was around with his theory, he did not know the universe was expanding.
You could never reach the other end of the curvature, because space itself would be traveling faster than the speed of light. If that is not infinity, then what is?
Latest results indicate the universe is flat!
If numbers were discovered then one can talk about them as though they were real things and such as description is meaningful because it is of a real thing. However if numbers were invented what they are is only what we define them as and when we talk about them we are only talking about our arbitrary definition of them.
Some people use the term 'universe' in reference only to our particular bubble of expanding space-time, others use it to indicate the absolute totality of anything and everything that in-fact exists. These may not be equivalent. What precisely do you mean when you say 'the universe'? Our accelerating space-time may represent only a very small fraction of what actually exists. We simply don't know. But that does not mean that we will never know or that the truth is in any way ultimately unknowable. After all, people once believed that we could never, by any means humanly possible, understand the nature of the stars. Then we developed stellar spectroscopy. Until we develop better tools, acquire better data, it seems premature to take too firm a stance on either side of the proposition. Maybe neither answer is correct and by framing the question in such a manner we are presenting ourselves with a false dichotomy?


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1. Hard to know what to believe with Miami Dolphins' pursuit of LT Branden Albert.
It's time to get low to the floor and cover your face with a wet towel. Because when it comes to the Dolphins and Chiefs LT Branden Albert, it's getting pretty smoky in here.
Conflicting reports are popping up all over the place concerning the Dolphins potential trade of Albert. Over the weekend, Yahoo's Jason Cole said the Dolphins didn't want to meet Albert's contract demands – somewhere between $8.5 and $9 million per season. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport then contradicted that report yesterday, saying the Dolphins are willing to meet Albert on a contract, but are only willing to give the Chiefs the 54th overall pick, but the Chiefs want 42nd.
A report from Arizona radio station XTRA 910 stated that the Cardinals have discussed trading for Albert after his talks with the Dolphins stalled. Then we have a report from ESPN's Chris Mortensen last night, who said that Albert's demands have "turned off" the Dolphins, and that the Dolphins and Chiefs have had "little or no communication for almost 2 weeks." Finally, ESPN's John Clayton threw gas on the fire this morning on Mike and Mike, saying that the Chiefs are trying to play it coy right now so as not to give away their intentions of drafting LT Luke Joeckel, but the Dolphins and Chiefs are expected to complete the trade right before or during the first round of the NFL Draft. "In the end, you know that's going to happen," Clayton said.
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