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The first step of the Genealogical Proof Standard is to "complete a reasonably exhaustive search for all relevant records" related to your research objective. This webinar, presented by Certified Genealogist Michael Hait, discusses what a "reasonably exhaustive search" constitutes, why this is necessary, and how to conduct a search. A case study explores how failing to identify all relevant records can lead to missing information and forming inaccurate conclusions about your ancestors' lives.
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Michael Hait, a certified genealogist, has over ten years of research experience on families from Connecticut to South Carolina to Tennessee. He serves as the vice-president of the National Capital Area chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He is the author of The Family History Research Toolkit and Online State Resources for Genealogy. He is also the author and instructor for the "Research: African-American Ancestors" course at the National Institute of Genealogical Studies and the coordinator of the resource library for Lowcountry Africana.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Seems the only time I sit down to draw Beefcake these days is when I'm working on a poster image for DJ Dwayne's Daddy Next Door event. Last month was a Nerd themed night so I got to draw some hot Daddy nerds. I like the muscled, t-shirt guy but Dwayne went with the more Daddy looking librarian. That bespectacled Prof. sure can carry a heavy load.
Delicious colors are provided by the ever-amazing Michael Wiggam!
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- musclsvg said...
Guys like this always seem to embody the yin and yang of masculinity. Incredibly intellectual while their bodies exhibit a tremedous physical power. The scientist and the savage personified in a single being with a sexuality that matches, or perhaps exceeds, the cerebral. As if there's an inner conflict to create an exceptional body to house an exceptional mind. And vice versa. The "stud" in studious. I think both graphics are really great. While I know you're extremely busy Bone, these were well worth the wait. If I had to choose between the two I'd agree with DJ Dwayne. One gets the feeling that when the glasses come off his body rules his brain. This specimen has so many great elements to him. The senuous line that creates the sweep of his back and the curvature of his butt. The huge, powerful piston of an arm that ends in a big, strong hand. And, there's a riddle. Was it intentional that the stack of books should rise from his package like a huge erection or was that entirely Freudian?
- Lou W said...
I could really learn a lot from that daddy librarian...
J, you have all the luck!
- Unknown said...
Geeks and nerds around the worl
Stiv - minijuegos

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The signature creation of New Zealand cartoonist Roger Langridge, Fred the Clown is the thinking man's idiot. Fred has an eye for the ladies, as well as several other organs, but the only part of themselves they're willing to share with him is a carefully placed kneecap...
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Langridge's comics betray a restless stylistic playfulness, a pessimism about human nature, and an absurdist perspective on human folly that can be traced back through Monty Python, The Goon Show and even as far back as Lewis Carroll. Fred the Clown's visual look often harks back to earlier eras, evoking the styles of (among others) Max Fleischer cartoons, classic newspaper strips, 19th-century illustration, the children's books of Maurice Sendak and Dr. Seuss, and more. The sensibility, though, is thoroughly modern — no classic style goes unsubverted, no narrative is left without ending in emotional ambiguity or a pomposity-puncturing ironic gag. Underlying it all is Langridge's own meticulous brush style. According to another New Zealand cartoonist, Hicksville creator Dylan Horrocks, "If Samuel Beckett had teamed up with the Goons and learned to draw like Tex Avery, the result would have been something very like the comics of Roger Langridge."
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Vexed in the bedroom.
I admit, this room has certainly come quite a long way from 3 years ago.
When it came to finishing it off, I was stumped. Who knows why?
If you've been reading for a while, you'll know I had the finishing the master bedroom as a home resolution for 2009. EPIC FAIL! Sure I did make a few bits and pieces of progress. I got a lovely headboard and nightstands. The ornate frame got sprayed and hung over the fireplace. I designed some romantic collages that make me misty. I managed some giant silhouettes with a scroll saw and my fingers intact. But still, it just wasn't looking finished.
So when I won a virtual decorating package from Paula Grace Designs, Inc., I knew exactly what I was going to use it for. And she sent me a great binder full of ideas - a rug choice that was perfect, beautiful fabric swatches for linens, an amazing chaise lounge chair for the area around the bay windows. She had a vision! (Of course she did - she is a talented professional! If you need some proper interior design help, this is a fabulous service.)
I now had someone elses ideas for this room! I stared at that binder for a while before I realized that it wasn't what I had envisioned for the room. And poof - there it was, the idea that had been alluding me for so long. I did take some of her suggestions so that alone helped me a great deal...I just went a slightly different way. More importantly, she helped me crystallize my own ideas.
So I started the hunt for the items I needed. I will admit I spent a good bit deal more than I originally had hoped. I just couldn't find the pieces I need at my usual cheap haunts. Ultimately I decided after struggling in here for 2 years, a couple of splurges were in order. Of course I mixed in some diy and budget friendly options as well. Here is a sneak peak at what I have in mind.
So you're wondering where my after pictures are, right? Sorry - I don't have them because I haven't put much of it together yet. I have most of the pieces ready to go and one little sewing project to finish before I can put do a presto chango. I'm kind of nervous now that I've really took the plunge. What if I hate it? Either way - Ill tackle that this weekend. Wish me luck!
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I feel the same way about our dining room. Stick a table and chairs in, no problem, right? WRONG. It is boring boring and the least cohesive space in the house... and it's in the middle of the house where you walk through to get to the living room and kitchen. Good luck on your "problem room" and maybe it will help spark some ideas for me too!ReplyDelete
Looks like it will be great! I'm guessing that gray comforter is from Anthropologie? They have a similar comforter (which I just ordered and LOVE) from Pottery Barn (and maybe a similar comforter cover at West Elm?) They don't have the complete circles in the center, but do have the gathered tucks.ReplyDelete
What about one of your cool photos enlarged over the bed?
Heather - Yep, its from Anthropologie. It actually looks totally different than the Target one. At least to me. (I actually ordered that Target comforter first and it had to go back. Totally wrong color. I don't do duvet covers (Im a comforter only girl) so the West Elm option was out.)ReplyDelete
I can't wait to see the Anthropologie comforter! I am excited. We just moved from Florida to northern Kentucky and I am stumped in our master bedroom too. It is HUGE and I just can't seem to get it together. I usually have an idea but I am stumped. Maybe you will spark my creative juices again.ReplyDelete
Your room looks amazing to me just as it is! But I cannot wait to see it all gussied up. You've got some skillz lady!ReplyDelete
Wow! I'm so excited to see the after photos! I love the pops of yellow with the gray - it's just lovely. Good luck with tackling it! :)ReplyDelete
I have 2 of the yellow/gray Dwell Studios for Target pillows on my couch and I love them! They are fluffy and keep their shape, and if they ever do get flat or stained, the covers unzip!!ReplyDelete
looking forward to the after. the 'before' is gorgeous but i think the addition of some yellow will be really nice!ReplyDelete
Gah a TEASE Mrs. Limestone! I can't wait! I also can't wait to see what DIY you did that's always my fave you are so creative.ReplyDelete
Miss B
Thanks for the reminder that, every once in a while, ya need to trash your plan and see a room in a new light...ReplyDelete
SO needed that right now~
Paula recently helped me with a solution for my two story fireplace wall. Sometimes it is nice to get a fresh set of eyes to look at your room and offer suggestions.ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see how this turns out! I've completely experienced that feeling about a space...ReplyDelete
can't wait for the big reveal! i love the colors! michelle from three men and a lady used that target pillow in her master and uses that color scheme brilliantly. you can check it out here: http://windhula.blogspot.com/2009/10/finally-my-bedroom-reveal.htmlReplyDelete
you both have tufted headboards. both are to-die-for!
I can't wait to see it!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
I'm loving the textures! Good luck~ can't wait to see what you put together! I'm sure you'll love it;o)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:02 PM
I love that Amy Butler fabric - I was just looking at her fabrics this morning. I think I'm going to use a few different designs to recover my dining room chairs! I love the mix of yellow and gray!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:05 PM
I am new to your blog but enjoyed reading a few of your posts this afternoon. I will be returning. I too own an old home - 1880s Victorian farmhouse in NJ - and know well all the trials and tribulations that go with it. Looking forward to seeing progress in your master bedroom.ReplyDelete
so, are you keeping the wall color? our room is painted a similar color and i too have been struggling with how to finish it. i love the yellow/gray combo, i'm planning on using something similar in another room in our house. can't wait to see the end result, love the ideas that you posted!ReplyDelete
Wait! Where is your current comforter from? I speak of the black patterned one. I have always loved that set. Hoping you will share the source ... thanks!ReplyDelete
I can't wait to see! I always love what you do with your space. I'm about to embark on a remodel/renovation project to make room for a new baby (and take care of some loooooooong overdue upgrades). Seeing what you've accomplished over the past three years is a HUGE inspiration. Just don't tell me how hard it really was! :)ReplyDelete
Katie - Im definitely keeping the wall color. I really like it.ReplyDelete
Jen - The damask pattern comforter you see in these photos was from Walmart. A steal at less than $100 for the whole set. Its being downgraded to second string though...the pattern just isn't working.
I'm so excited to see the finished project! I'm the same way with our master bedroom, I just have no idea what direction I want to go. I'm saving that for last - especially since it is the room people see the least. But every time I see a photo of a beautiful master bedroom I feel that twinge of envy inside. Cannot wait to see yours - I'm sure it will be fabulous and must be such a relief to have some concrete ideas down.ReplyDelete
I can't wait to see the finished bedroom, I bet it will be amazing. I like the muted colors you are using.ReplyDelete
I have to say that I usually hate having a tv above the fireplace. However lately I've seen great designs like yours - the frame around the TV is absolutely awesome! Originally my boyfriend wanted our tv over our fire place in the living room I thought it was too high, and I worried about cords (we don't own the home, if we did we could drill holes and fix this problem). I really, really love your bedroom and can't wait to see what else you've got going for it!ReplyDelete
How exciting to have won that consult! I can't wait to see the results of the two of you collaborating. I'm sure it will be beautiful!ReplyDelete
{ Lindsey }
I really love the yellow/gray combination right now. The "after" will be spectacular I am sure!ReplyDelete
Best of Brooklyn luck to you - hope it all goes swimmingly and totally free of vexation :)ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see the end result!
ps don't want to stir the vexatious pot - but, i can see a silver leaf chinoiserie screen in that room
It's going to look fabulous!! Where did you find the photo with the dog {lower right of the idea board}?ReplyDelete
You look like you are heading in a beautiful direction! I too am so completely stumped on what to do in our bedroom. I change my mind about color schemes and fabrics every other day! SO frustrating!ReplyDelete
I got so excited for the after pics and then none!! hahaha totally kidding, I know it takes alot of work and we will all be in LOVE with your master bedroom just like you are :)ReplyDelete
I cannot wait to see the reveal! I LOVE the Amy Butler fabric.ReplyDelete
So you're going with gray and yellow - or I presume you are from your inspiration board. I can't wait to see the reveal. I love the inspiration board, especially that lovely gray cushion gathered into the centre.ReplyDelete
Good luck. I love gray and yellow!ReplyDelete
I KNOW it will be GORGEOUS! Can't wait to see the finished product =)=)=)ReplyDelete
I have the same bedding in our guest bedroom. LOVE IT!
I am so loving the yellow and gray right now. Your bedroom is beautiful as is but I can't wait to see the final product.ReplyDelete
Yay for gray and yellow! It will make you so happy.ReplyDelete
I love your posting today and can't wait to see the final results. What I liked best is you saying that although you liked the ideas that were sent to you it actually made you come up with a plan that you hadn't thought of before. I think the great thing about working with interior designers isn't always just following their plan but them helping you come up with what works best for you! Many of my projects never look like what they were originally set out to look like!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see the final result! I love the gray and yellow too! You have impeccable taste!ReplyDelete
I cannot wait to see the finished product! I have a question that I am dying to ask- how does it feel to come home to such a neat, gorgeous, clutter-free home with shiny floors and clean walls? Ahhhhhh, I'll just close my eyes and imagine.....ReplyDelete
Sometimes we need the vision of someone else to help ours along. I know it will all work out beautifully.ReplyDelete
Cary - Clutter free? Hah! I only photograph a room when its neat. My house has plenty of crap laying around most of the time. The shiny floors don't have anything to do with me really - its the high gloss poly we used on the floor.ReplyDelete
Carrie - I found the photo on flickr. Ill post more about it when I show you what I did with it. Oh and its a cat - not a dog.
Isn't it wonderful when the vision suddenly just POWS??!!! (for lack of verbal acquity at the moment)ReplyDelete
I get such a kick out of those "AHHA" moments.
It's true clarity often happens after a little time and some inspiration from an outside source.
Your bedroom has lovely bones and what you've chosen thus far is lovely as well. I'm waiting with baited breath to see the BIG FINISH!
I've been "dally"ing @ with our master for TOO long. It is almost (GULP) 20 years now, maybe only 17-18, but GEEEEZZZ! THAT is quite embarassing. My vision has certainly shifted around in that length of time. I'm hoping YOU will be my inspiration! It's about time!
I cant wait to see what you have worked up...i am sure it will be great. What about a nice mirror of some size, ZGallerie has some really great ones that are chrome (shiny silver), and maybe a live plant to work on the feng shui of the room. paper whites in a large hurricane are a easy inside grower.ReplyDelete
Since the chair is small in scale (a bit of a problem for you) I think you should get a fabulous end table (as suggested), and put it and the chair in your window space. Then, where the chair is now, find an antique couch to have recovered in a coordinating (but not matchy-matchy) fabric for your room. This will better fill the space in front of your collages. And you definitely need a big rug to pull all the pieces of furniture together in the room. Keep it neutral. Hope these ideas help!ReplyDelete
PS- I just recovered an old stool in my kitchen with the Amy Butler yellow bubbles on gray/green. LOVE that fabric!
Dude, how did I miss this post?! Cannot wait to see how it turns out. Love that inspiration board with the yellows/grays. Yes!ReplyDelete
LOVE your moodboard! I've been holding to those Target gray/yellow pillows for a year, hoping to incorporate them in our bedroom as well, but voilà, haven't found the right gray bedding yet. Would you care to share where it is from? I mean sheets. I would definitely need a duvet cover, I love our dawn duvet :)ReplyDelete
TIA! And can't wait to see the finished room!
Marina - the gray sheets are from (where else?) Target. Probably in the aisle over from where you found the pillows. Can't give you any duvet cover info as I hate duvets but Im sure you could find something. (I always find it it very difficult to find chic comforters when everyone seems to use duvet covers)ReplyDelete
Mrs. L, :)))) Thank you for your answer! I've read some reviews on them, and seems one REALLY has to buy them in B&M, not on-line... b/c of the color issue... did you get yours in store? I bought my pillows on-line and I'm glad I did, the ones in our store were with pulls and stained all over, yuck!ReplyDelete
it is going to look fabulous and i love the gray/yellow color combo! Can't wait to see the finished room.ReplyDelete
Looks beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the big reveal. Where is the rug from? It's my biggest challenge right now -a light, floral patterned rug.ReplyDelete
How did I miss this post (I came over from today's post)! Thanks for the shout out. I'm glad I helped crystalize your ideas! That's what its all about. I love the palette. The yellow adds a nice fresh pop! Now I'm headed back to today's post to see the results. I only peeked before I came here.ReplyDelete
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, February 14, 2013, 6:45 AM
Town Square
Pleasanton school board ponders plan to restore $2.7 million in jobs
Original post made on Feb 14, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, February 14, 2013, 6:45 AM
Comments (31)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 14, 2013 at 8:46 am
", including counselors and custodians in elementary, middle and high schools, and vice principals at elementary and middle schools, "
We do not need counselors in elementary schools. Come on, we are schools not therapists. If a child needs counseling, I am sure their ptown parents can afford their private therapists.
And Valerie, we do not need a librarian in HS. Ask around and most students can use the library on their own. If you do have a librarian, have that be a part time, classified position, rather than an expensive full time credentialed person. My children have never used the help of the librarian, and they are A students. Most students know how to use a library and many use the public libraries.
If PUSD spends money on positions we can do without (counselors in elementary, librarian), it will come at the expense of programs that directly affect the students, so do not do it, we don't have additional funds, and you guys just gave Luz Cazares a raise, so stop it!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 14, 2013 at 8:51 am
" Jeff Bowser pointed out that funding for class size reductions has been cut from the state budget."
Yet what little money we have, you vote yes on: raises for Luz Cazares, the hiring of a PIO (under a different title but you are not fooling anyone), etc.
(Portions of this post were removed by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff because it contains personal information about an individual or business.) You do not seem to made decicions, imo, that are in the best interest of the students ; instead you act as if every extra penny we have should be spent on raises and unnecessary admin positions. We may not go to board meetings, but we are aware of the awful decisions the board is making, especially the three yes people, which Jeff is one of (again, all of this IMO).
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 14, 2013 at 8:54 am
" You do not seem to made decicions"
should have read:
You do not seem to MAKE deciSions
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 14, 2013 at 9:09 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Chris Grant: "'I think the worst is behind us, but it's going to be a slow climb back,' he said."
That may be, but if you do not learn from history, you are doomed to repeat it. There is an ebb and flow to funding, so the not so good or bad years are also ahead of us.
That anything should be put back in place should be a longer and very thoughtful process. Jobs that are put back should be those that will not be cut and that can't be covered in some other way* (assuming no further horrendous years are ahead). The board should have many questions for staff and should consider doing more to reach out to parents. Hint: as Resident noted above, deputy superintendents and other district office positions will not be on the short list.
*Technology trainer - I would have many questions here. There are other non-people approaches to training of this nature, like online videos or purchasing DVD classes. Every person added to the payroll is also an addition to unfunded liabilities.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 14, 2013 at 9:16 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
As for high school librarians, perhaps Daniel Bradford will chime in. As I recall, many of these librarians work directly with teachers.
And vice-principals OR counselors--I don't think both are necessary at the elementary level and then only at the largest of the schools (Walnut Grove, long ago, had a principal and vice principal, but with over 1,000 students).
a resident of Birdland
on Feb 14, 2013 at 9:22 am
The article has "At least one board member sees a light at the end of the tunnel. Chris Grant said there's been job growth in California and that property values are rising."
Chris, the light at the end of the tunnel is a train coming at you in the form of pension and retiree liabilities! Even CalSTRS says they need $4.5 billion more per year to fund the liabilities. Also, don't forget about that benefit the district gives to retirees for free medical insurance that is 100% unfunded. That can be addressed right now by removing the benefit. Employees do not pay a cent into this plan so it is not like they are vested at all.
I had the same thought on libraries. I guess I don't know what their jobs entail and the service they provide to the students. Although I have been out of school for a long time, I don't think I every even talked with my school librarian when I went to school. A lot has changed, with the internet. Not saying the internet has all the right answers but not sure how a certified librarian would help. Not like a student is going to ask the librarian for help with the internet or if the information they found is true or not. Maybe somebody can enlighten us with the services the librarians provide to our students. Personally, I think programs like Barton's for reading are a better use of money.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 14, 2013 at 9:41 am
Pleasanton schools have such a great reputation that most people are content to let the current people on the board continue to run (ruin) things. But our board is showing that in times of crises (budget crisis), they will do the dumb thing - try to bloat admin, cut teachers, increase class sizes, etc. Hopefully people will wake up and vote the board out next time. Hopefully, someone competent will finally run.
Instructional coaches are a waste of money. What do they even do? The reason for the 150 point API disparity is most likely due to demographics - e.g., those schools with the lower scores have a higher proportion of kids who are English as a Second language.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 14, 2013 at 10:12 am
Where do I start with how wrong the district priorities are?
They want to spend 2.7 million when we are only getting 276,000 extra from the state? Where is the extra 2.5 coming from? And sorry that 2.5 million would pay for a LOT of class size reduction and ending the staggered day disaster.
Speaking of staggered days, is it just our school that has a ridiculous fitness video once a week now for PE since they miscalculated PE hours and I guess our PE teachers are not contracted to do the correct hours so the kids are swinging their arms in their claasroom around to some sad outdated video instead of learning? Yes, this has recently been put in place and both of my children said it is during the time that they used to learn.
Teacher coaches instead of teachers??? I don't think I need to say more on this one except that the rationale for this seems to be about different test scores between different schools. This is because of demographics, not teacher ability and they know it. We have good teachers here.
VPs - really, that's our priority after years of cuts?
And the comment about high school librarians - haven't we heard enough rants from a previous high school librarian to know that is not what we need as a top priority.
Real teachers in classrooms - that is what the students need and that is what this while plan completely avoids. Absolutely tragic. How can the management and board be so unfocused? I am absolutely shocked that powerful people are using their power without a shred of care for the real stakeholders, the children. Sad.
a resident of Stoneridge
on Feb 14, 2013 at 11:13 am
I love how the 'spenders' always say:
"It's a ONE-TIME COST".
It's NEVER a one-time cost!
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Feb 14, 2013 at 12:34 pm
I wish the school board would consider spending the limited resources on the basics of reading and writing. Why are programs such as the reading specialists or Barton always the first on the Board's list to be cut? Why develop another program such as coaching, in lieu of funding a direct instructional opportunity for the students?
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 14, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Let's not forget about academics at the high schools. There were talented, motivated sophomores that were not allowed to sign up for advanced science classes because of over-crowded classes. This was unfortunate for these students and not good for our country. We need to encourage kids that are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math by opening up more sections and making it easier to enroll in these classes.
a resident of Birdland
on Feb 14, 2013 at 1:30 pm
"Amador Mom", the reason that reading programs are the first to cut is the district is trying to extort more money from the taxpayers. If they have a parcel tax and say it is for reading programs, people will go for it. If they say a tax is for admin, people will not go for it. So they are willing to decimate our reading programs now in order to extract more money out of us in the future. So the district is financing the admins now, including the raise to Luz, and letting the good programs fall apart so they can go to the taxpayer and say "give us more money or reading is gone forever."
a resident of another community
on Feb 14, 2013 at 2:31 pm
If you want to know whether or not librarians provide an essential service at the high schools, ask:
Patti Stein, Teacher Librarian @ Foothill High
Erik Scherer, Teacher Librarian @ Amador Valley High
Those are the district's two credentialed librarians and I'm sure they can enlighten you.
I do not work for the district and have not for the past two years. As such, I have no comment to make on this or any other matter concerning PUSD, now or at any time in the future. It's your district and make of it what you will.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 14, 2013 at 2:45 pm
"If you want to know whether or not librarians provide an essential service at the high schools, ask:
Patti Stein, Teacher Librarian @ Foothill High
Erik Scherer, Teacher Librarian @ Amador Valley High
Those are the district's two credentialed librarians and I'm sure they can enlighten you. "
OR ask the sudents instead! As I said before, my children have never used the services of the librarians. Sure, maybe the librarian keeps the library in shape (orders new books, etc), but that is NOT a full time job, certainly does NOT need a certified person to do it, and parent volunteers can help.
I agree with a post above that instead of librarians, we should focus on reading programs like Barton.
a resident of Birdland
on Feb 14, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Actually the question is not whether librarians are important. The question is, are librarians more important now than reading programs?
You have a finite amount of money. You need to prioritize things. Sounds like that is not occurring now, or it is being prioritized based on the needs of the district office, not the classroom/student needs.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 14, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Good point, Jill. Without reading specialists (or Barton) working directly with students, there may not be much need for a librarian at the high school level.
Daniel, we have not always agreed, but I've appreciated your perspective as a former staff member. I'm sorry you will not continue to comment and hope you were not pressured to step back.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 14, 2013 at 5:57 pm
Yes, it would be nice to keep everything, librarians included, but with limited funds we need to keep cuts away from students. Librarians may be nice to have, but it is a lot better to keep the staff and programs needed to make sure every student in Pleasanton succeeds. It is bad enough we have a group of board members who quickly agree to raises for people like Luz even though they know money is tight. Let's not continue making more mistakes: think about the students first!
Valerie and Hintzke: even if your vote is symbolic (outnumbered by the three yes people), please, please do the right thing. We need to be conservative with the money, and spend what we have oin programs and staff that directly benefit the students. Counselors in elementary? Nice but not needed, we can't afford them. Same with viceprincipals and librarians. We can do without them for now, restore the positions if we ever reach a healthy economic situation. And please, no more raises for any admin, and perhaps think of letting go of some, like the PIO. Money is tight, right? Show us you can manage a budget, please!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 15, 2013 at 10:49 am
Counselors for all grade levels are vital to kids' wellbeing and academic performance. Some kids have learning difficulties that can be more quickly addressed by school counselors. Plus school counselors can more easily involve adults in the child's learning environment to support him/her. Some concerns may not be so severe as to require taking the child to a therapist (plus it can take 6-8 weeks to get an appointment). A school counselor can help develop a plan of action, monitor progress, adjust plans accordingly and the child can get back on track with learning quickly. School counselors can also help parents recognize whether the concern might just be normal childhood behaviors. School counselors do not replace therapists but can help families deal with some concerns efficiently and effectively.
a resident of Foothill High School
on Feb 15, 2013 at 2:04 pm
Research from throughout the United States shows that professionally staffed, well-stocked school libraries increase student achievement by 10-20% as measured on standardized tests. Credentialed school library media teachers help guide students in becoming critical thinkers by examining and evaluating sources before using information. School libraries provide up-to-date appropriate books and reading opportunities to all students at the school. No individual classroom can provide sufficient reading materials for all student interests and reading levels, which help make the library the most cost-effective classroom in the school.
Credentialed teacher librarians collaborate with classroom teachers across all subject and grade levels, supporting state standards and providing information literacy skills to students. Through knowledgeable collection development, school librarians open the door to literacy for students of all abilities. When a student walks through the library doors and says that they do not like reading, I am able to work with that student to find a book he or she will like. Many students who tell me they hate reading are soon coming back to check out more books. There is so much more that the credentialed librarian does every day to support both teachers and students. I encourage students and their families to explore the many valuable services and materials available at your school library.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 15, 2013 at 8:30 pm
"Counselors for all grade levels are vital to kids' wellbeing and academic performance."
OK, schools are here to educate, not act as counseling services to every child that may need one. Schools teach, doctors take care of medical needs and therapists take care of counseling needs. Schools need to focus on teaching, and if a student is so disturbed that is in need of counseling, he/she must seek that help outside of school through his/her private insurance; if that student is low income, there are government agencies to go to for help.
We do not have the money to provide services that are simply not the responsibility of the school.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 15, 2013 at 8:33 pm
" Credentialed school library media teachers help guide students in becoming critical thinkers by examining and evaluating sources before using information."
And yet my children never even knew the librarian. THey used the library, saw the person there but never interacted with him/her. All of them are good students, critical thinkers, and college bound. My children learned how to use the public library at a young age, and it had nothing to do with a school librarian.
Librarians are not the ones who teach the skills needed to succeed. Teachers and parents do that.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 15, 2013 at 8:37 pm
One more thing about counselors: while I do not think counselors in elementary are needed, in HS and middle school they are, since they help students with their class schedule, transcripts, etc.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 15, 2013 at 9:53 pm
How about parents help with class schedule or educated kids work it out themselves etc.? Or have they made things too complicated for that? I never needed any of this extra help - why can't we let kids grow up and make their own decisions with the help of their parents?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 15, 2013 at 10:02 pm
"How about parents help with class schedule or educated kids work it out themselves etc.? "
I am all for that, but we are not allowed. Let me clarify: what I mean by help with class schedules is when there need to be changes. Some students complete summer work at the community college and must replace a chosen class for another. I would love to be able to do that but I am not allowed, a counselor must do it.
As for transcripts, again, give me the authority and I would be happy to do it, for free, but as it is now, only the counseling office does that.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 16, 2013 at 12:00 am
When I went to school my mom volunteered as a librarian, as did many moms. Today that function is controlled by the unions. I do not believe the unions would allow non paid volunteers. Non paid volunteers do not pay union dues nor do they provide union jobs.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 16, 2013 at 11:57 pm
It was I, Jamie Hintzke, Trustee, PUSD who asked that staff find funds to bring back a half time library assistant at each of the high schools - not a credentialed librarian. The reason for my request - In 2008 we had a full time credentialed librarian at the district office, who oversaw all of the books media purchase and made sure everything followed the curriculum purchase plans and that all books being purchased were appropriate - this position no longer exists. At the high school libraries we had an additional library assistant for a total of of one credentialed librarian and two library assistants at each high school. Today we have 2 credentialed librarians and 2 library assistants for the entire district for a total of 5,000 high school students at both high schools.
A credentialed teacher librarian is a professional who has a library media credential or masters in library science and additional education to obtain a teaching credential. One of our high school library assistants also has a masters in library science.
The libraries have a collection of over 24,000 books, classrooms and a computer lab. The teacher librarians spend the bulk of their day in classrooms teaching students how to do research, how to properly annotate and put together bibliographies. Most of our students can do Internet research beyond google because they are learning this at school in the classroom. The library is also an integral part of the classroom learning - teachers bring students to the library to be able to look for research materials and books they need to read for class. Also with common core standards coming the requirement to read non-fiction will be significantly increased. Students will need guidance.
So you still may not see the value in the libraries or how they are staffed, but there are 1,000 students who use the library everyday with just two staff. I am sure the Principals would be happy to allow a library visit during the day so you can see it for yourself. My request for one half time library assistant to be restored at Foothill and Amador is so that the students can be better served and have the academic support they need. If a half time person could be added at each high school the library assistants could stagger their time and the library could stay open later so students who play sports or other after school activities can use the computers and the space for homework.
Feel free to contact me evenings or weekends if you would like to share your concerns, suggestions or would like to understand what is happening. My contact info can be found on the district web site.
a resident of Ruby Hill
on Feb 17, 2013 at 10:42 am
First, thank you Patti Stein and Jamie Hintzke for your comments above and your willingness to put forward a competent and reasonable thought process regarding the role of librarians in the district. Jamie, I would ask and encourage you and the board to engage further on the following: 1.) the need for counselors in middle and high schools. The prevailing opinion is one of little or no value add, as we see in the comments above. The job isn't solely about handling transcripts, and changing courses -there are a wide range of student issues (home, personal, psychological) that are dealt with by the counselors both to help the individual and reduce the ripple effect and disruption within the learning environment across the student body. 2.) You and the board should, both on this site and the PW paper, make it a priority take the opportunity to further expand on the background behind decisions and district priorities (as you have done here). It will, I hope, diffuse some of the anger and assumption of incompetence that seems to prevail in Pleasanton regarding all issues relating to, and people involved in, education, facilitate a more productive/knowledgeable discussion within the community, and provide support for teachers, counselors, librarians, and classified employees of this district.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 17, 2013 at 10:53 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Jamie, Thank you for the thorough explanation. I think I have several questions, more for you to think about than a need for you to respond. Are these positions what parents, students, and teachers will value most when spending these funds? Do spending funds on these positions create the most value for all students/teachers for learning? What is the long-term, full financial load of adding these positions? Are these one time funds; will the positions be added and then face cuts in the near future (or would other positions face cuts to keep these positions)? These questions apply to any positions the board is considering, including counselors and VPs. And last would be, is spending this money the most cost effective; aren't their outstanding loans and unfunded liabilities to be covered?
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 17, 2013 at 2:18 pm
Thanks to Kathleen, because I'm sure you guys have never once considered the questions she's raising not to get a response but because she thinks you likely have never thought about such questions before. It begs the question of what you DO think about, but that's another matter.
More importantly, where do you guys get off spending my money on unsustainable practices and unfunded liabilities? Have you ever read a single word in the Constitution of these United States that has permitted such larceny? Language is important, you know. Just another question to think about!
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 17, 2013 at 6:24 pm
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
I actually think we have two board members who consider the questions I've asked, and they both have a record of asking staff to step up with better explanations. I certainly do not support unsustainable practices, but I do think filling the hole on unfunded liabilities is important.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 20, 2013 at 2:38 pm
" The teacher librarians spend the bulk of their day in classrooms teaching students how to do research, how to properly annotate and put together bibliographies"
By now I have asked many, many students, my kids included, and they were all wondering when this happened? They have not seen the librarian in the classrooms doing any kind of teaching. Can you please tell us when and which schools this happens at?
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If you had a Venn diagram depicting various functions possible with a Kindle vs. an iPad, it would illustrate that the Kindle overlaps the iPad when it comes to reading digital content–but that the iPad sports a myriad of additional capabilities the Kindle can't compete with.
My PCWorld peer Brennon Slattery feels very strongly that it is insane to compare the two against each other. Slattery states, "The only comparison between the iPad and the Kindle I have drawn is that they are both consumer electronic products. That's it. Though it now features a few games, the Kindle is primarily for reading. The iPad is mobile entertainment that just so happens to have an e-book platform."
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October 26, 2007
Welcome to the October Edition of the Blog Carnival Against Child Abuse
Actually, we've got some great quality here, and we're not too shabby on quantity either. I even got a few posts that came under my request for articles about fear and overcoming fears. Yay, us!
So...here we go! Please use these links and comment, supporting our brave, sharing carnival participants.
Recognizing, Facing & Overcoming Fears
Our first participant is a regular: April Optimist at Thriver's Toolbox. Her post is, indeed, entitled "Overcoming Fear." April, as usual, has some smart ideas here and remarks, "I wrote this because so many things used to scare me and these are some of the tools that helped me get past my fear."
About her fear post, Enola says, "This isn't particularly about OVERCOMING fears, but it is about recognizing fears and triggers. I think recognizing WHY we have fears is the first step.
And I, myself, also wrote about fear in a poem I wrote for Survivors Can Thrive!, entitled, Facing Demons. The way this world works, we cannot vanquish our demons unless we actually face them. It can be scary as hell, but the payoff is increased healing.
When one looks at the aftermath wrought from childhood abuse, it's no wonder that abuse survivors must deal with the enormous issue of fear.
First, Rising Rainbow, who survived the ritual abuse of a cult, writes about overcoming Depression for her blog, My Clouds, My Storms & Multiple Personality Disorder.
Next, Austin, of The People Behind My Eyes, writes about the strategies, so to speak, of Weakness & Submission, used by abuse survivors. Austin says, "In this entry I try to come to an understanding of how I responded to the abuse and how my sister responded. We were total opposites with the same goal: survival. This is an entry of understanding. "
New to the carnival is Dr. Romeo Vitelli, who writes a blog called Providentia. Welcome! This article is about the concept of "wild children" and developmental delays associated with child abuse. I sense he feels for abused and neglected children when he comments, "Some damage never heals... "
Survivor Stories
Patricia Singleton has written a series of articles entitled, Incest May be a Part of My Life, at her blog called, Spiritual Journey of a Lightworker. I really like the name of Patricia's blog. I believe the healing journey is, indeed, a spiritual journey. Many of us are trying to reclaim our souls from the abusers who attempted to murder them. Patricia herself remarks, "Warning: Reading the following series may be injurious to your peace of mind. They are intended to be. Without knowledge, we cannot prevent child abuse from happening. Go beyond this point at your own risk. Join me for the painful, frightening, emotional, freeing journey. "
We welcome Cerebral Mum as she bravely shares some of her story in the post, Imagine If. She says that her "history is history", but also says, "Tonight I remember the language of my childhood and I remember why I should never stop speaking. Shrinking yourself to an inoffensive nothing is not just self-harm. If we do that, who will speak for those unable to? Who will cry for those who cannot? Who will guide those who are drowning in their childhood to safety?"
Advocacy & Awareness
Here's an excellent article excerpted by The Memory Artist at Why Can't The Past Just Die? It's called Retraumatizing The Victim. The Memory Artist wants this article to receive more readership and remarks, "This post is an excerpt from an article entitled: "On Being Invisible in the Mental Health System" written by Ann Jennings Ph.D., in which she describes the ways in which the system often retraumatizes sexual abuse victims with its practices. Ann's daughter was a sexual abuse victim in early childhood, who despite years of mental health "treatment", went on to commit suicide at the age of 32."
A regular carnival contributor, Jumping in Puddles of the Life Spacings blog wants us to be aware of what we can and cannot necessarily assume when interacting with a survivor. Her post is entitled, "Do Not And Do Assume."
When I read Emily's post from Doing It All Again, I realized that characters in literature who are sexual abuse survivors are often not even recognized as such. Thanks, Emily, for giving this book's character survivor a voice! About Lolita, Emily remarks, "I read Lolita for the first time, as part of a book club. It was a difficult book to read for a survivor as the book is written without giving Lolita a voice. It was interesting to be able to give what I thought Lolita's voice would be back to my book group. My book review is pretty controversial, so be warned."
In The News
Annaleigh is another regular contributor and past edition host of the carnival. Her post from As Waters Passing By/Blessed Fearscapes discusses an appalling statistic about childhood sexual abuse, in "New statistic: One out of every four New Zealand women/girls are sexually abused." Annaleigh says about this knowledge: "When I read things like this, it just makes me want to work harder to do my part."
Anne-Marie Nichols returns from Teacher Smackdown to retell the news story, "Teacher Charles Hadley Arrested for Soliciting Sex from Teen in Online Chat Room."
We welcome Holly Ord from her blog, Menstrual Poetry. Holly lambastes the absurd and disgusting in, "7 Counts of Incest to Teach How to Be a Good Wife."
We've got two regular contributors sharing their poetry in this carnival. They are both excellent writers. First, there's Beauty from the Beautiful Dreamer blog. Beauty explains the motivation behind her poem as she remarks, "I wrote this poem as a means of giving my(selves) permission to take back the theft of my love of writing. My abuser scoffed at my passion every chance he got; I find it ironic that the very thing he used to disdain is now being used as a means of standing up for myself!" Her poem is entitled, Rough Draft.
Austin, of The People Behind My Eyes, returns with a powerful poem that raises awareness about the change that needs to occur when we blame the victim. Her poem is I Long For The Day and about it she remarks, "There use to be a time when it was okay that you hit me, that you hurt me. No one called you an abuser, but times have changed. There use to be and still is a the belief that the victim is somehow at fault. Those times need to change."
Healing & Therapy
Here's a hopeful, healing post by a regular contributor, Keepers of KeepersKorner. It is simply called, "Accentuating the Positive." I like the sound of that!
Megan at Imaginif Child Protection Became Serious Business is also a regular Carney and past edition host. Of her post, "Co and Counter Dependent Relationships: which one will your child choose?" Megan remarks, "'Mummy, when I grow up, I'm going to be just like you.' 'Then sweetie, it's really important that you know that Mummy grew a brain and changed bad relationships for good, healthy ones. Mummy doesn't want you to get hurt too.' Do your children know that the majority of relationships we model to them are not healthy?"
Finally, we have another regular contributor that we appreciate, Therapy Doc at Everyone Needs Therapy. In this post, she talks about the concept of Process in"Mr. Saturday Night." She remarks, "When someone has to take one for the team, it's usually the kid. It's not really child abuse. Or is it?"
Labels: advocacy, awareness, blog carnivals, child abuse, child abuse prevention, child protection, healing, Poetry, therapy
Do not hesitate to call on me for any help at any time Marj.
Stay safe everyone - today is the traditional and international date for Reclaim the Night (march against sexual violence). Marcella over at abyss2hope has made a rather groovy graphic for everyone to put on their posts. I've started a relay so that our own light march can move throughout the blogosphere.
Megan from Down Under.
I think this carnival is great for survivors. I know when I first started dealing with my own history, I was voracious in my reading, trying to make sense of it all. It's great to be able to connect with so many voices. It's great to know that someone, somewhere, will find the voice that they need to hear.
Of course, it's good for other people as well. I think so much about child abuse is not understood and has been buried by the sensationalisation found in the media.
So thank you to all those who manage the carnival and all those who participate.
Cerebralmum: Thanks for your wonderful insights and for joining us! Hope to see you participate in the future.
Rising Rainbow: thanks for your support and commitment--I know some of these entries are not easy to read.
Thanks for being part of it, JIP!
Marcella: Thanks! That means a lot, coming from you :)
Em: glad I could squeeze it in. My Homestead e-mail is going whacky and I found some submissions in my junk mail box and now all my new mail is coming in as being received in August!!! how weird is that?! Aaarrrrggghh!
Patricia: I hope your mother-in-law will be alright. I'm so glad you've joined us for the carnival.
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This gun pendant is really big, it measures about 7cm in total and its heavy too.
I bought it together with the memorial cross from 1917 I posted yesterday and a 'matching' victorian shovel pendant on a flea market for about a buck.
One corner of the handle has a crack, but I dont mind. I think its made of horn.
It has some markings: S or 5 AR 925
Can anyone tell me its origin and when it was made?
Thanks a lot!


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Expert Advice on Appearance
Acne-Prone Skin
CATEGORY: Appearance
Author: Chaitali Maybhate
Acne is a very common skin disorder that happens to almost every one of us at some point of time. This apparently trivial thing may lead to serious troubles later if left unattended. Recurring acne may suggest a major disorder in bodily mechanisms. Timely care through easy treatment help restricting the acne. This article presents analysis of the acne formation process and suggests some simple home remedies.
Physiology of Skin
Skin is a physical barrier to the external environment. It is more than a layer separating us from the outside world. Skin is an important protective organ.
The skin consists of mainly two structural layers – Epidermis (outer layer) and Dermis (inner layer). The sebaceous gland situated under Dermis layer is primarily responsible for producing sebum (oil). Sebum acts as lubricant for hair and skin and also serves to repel external substances such as water molecules, damaging chemicals and microorganisms.
What is acne?
Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the skin resulting from an overactive sebaceous gland. It is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules especially on the face.
Acne formation begins with excessive secretion of sebum that blocks the hair follicle, the passage that leads from the sebaceous gland to the surface of the skin. Normally sebum helps in removing the dead cells from the lining of the hair follicle and in carrying them to the outer skin surface.
However, if the amount of sebum secreted from sebaceous gland increases, it blocks the hair follicle thus making it difficult for dead cells to reach the skin surface. As a result, the dead cells get trapped. These dead cells combine with sebum and bacteria to form a plug in the follicle. When infection remains under the skin surface, it develops into white head. When the infection partly reaches the surface and changes color it develops into black head.
Cause of Acne
Many factors are responsible for producing acne. These can be categorized as follows:
Cause of Acne
1. External Factors:
1. External Factors:These mainly include pollution, direct exposure to sun over longer duration etc.
2. Internal Factors: include heredity, hormonal imbalances, stress, constipation etc.
Prevention is better than cure. Acne, particularly the one, caused by internal factors as above can be easily prevented. The following habits can be helpful:
1. Drink 8~10 glasses of water daily
2. Eat plenty of fruits and leafy vegetables
3. Wash your face 2~3 times a day, but not more than that. Too much washing will aggravate the situation as excessive washing causes the body to produce more oil which makes the acne worse
4. To keep the acne under control, one needs to control both external as well as internal factors. External remedies, as mentioned below, along with internal nutritious diet lead to healthy skin.
The following external remedies are easy to prepare:
1. Prepare paste by mixing 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the affected area.
Cinnamon has got antibacterial properties. The oil in cinnamon is a type of phenol, which is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.2. Apply mixture of 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
Lemon is rich in fruit
acids. The fresh lemon juice has capacity to remove dead skin cells gently.
3. Apply Nutmeg (Indian: Jaiphal) powder with un-boiled milk on the affected area.
Nutmeg has anti-oxidant and antiseptic properties.
4. Rub fresh garlic on and around affected area.
Garlic has antibiotic properties that help destroying the bacteria thus containing the growth of acne.
5. Make a paste of neem leaves with turmeric powder. Apply this paste on the affected area.
Neem has got antibacterial properties making it effective in controlling epidermal dysfunctions such as acne.
6. Apply fresh tomato pulp on the face.
Tomato is known to have anti-oxidants and contains vitamins A & C. Vitamin C in tomatoes can rejuvenate the dull skin and vitamin A is involved in formation of healthy skin.
7. Apply juice of raw papaya on affected area.
Papaya is rich in natural enzymes. It acts as natural cleansing agent.
8. Apply a paste of orange peel powder with water on affected area. Wash it off after 30 minutes with lukewarm water.
The citric acid in orange soothes and softens skin removing pore-clogging impurities.
9. Apply cucumber juice on the face.
Cucumber has hydrating and astringent properties.
10. Prepare a mixture of grated apple and lemon juice. Apply this mixture on your face.
Apple soaks up the extra oil and helps to close pores.
We have seen above the process of acne formation in brief and presented a number of homemade Ayurvedic remedies that can lead to healthy skin.


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Beans with lemon basil
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A wonderful side dish!ReplyDelete
Beans with lemon and basil is a new combo to me. None the less it looks very tempting. Great shot as usual :)ReplyDelete
very tempting and healthy...loved it..ReplyDelete
Yummy and flavorful beans fry.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM
These sound delicious. Great twist on beans.ReplyDelete
These beans sound so tasty!ReplyDelete
This recipe sounds interesting...new combination for me...ReplyDelete
This dish is a must-make. I'm thinking to use grated lemon rind with a little dried basil. The picture is lovely, I love that bowl.ReplyDelete
Just to let you know- we enjoyed the aromatic biryani recipe you have, Thank You.
Looks great! The dishware contrasts handsomely with the beans.ReplyDelete
Simple and delicious, great side dish!ReplyDelete
I don't think I've had garam masala, I know it is a ground spice.ReplyDelete
AH a dish with beans seems like a typical south indian dish hehehe !!ReplyDelete
I love the interesting and healthful array of ingredients. Lovely post.ReplyDelete
Wow.I can imagine very well the bursting flavour there.Thanks for the recipe.ReplyDelete
I bet this is very flavorful.ReplyDelete
Invitation for a potluck
Delicious side dish..ReplyDelete
salam torview, wonder why i feel so hungry suddenly..its almost my lunchtime and i imagine myself eating your lemon basil beans... LOL i have to cook this recipe myself if i want to eat...because the fried beans here are done differently.. thanks for sharing dearReplyDelete
Lovely picture and the recipe is very delicious with a touch of lemon zest.ReplyDelete
These look great. Such wonderful spices on them. I love lemon basil!ReplyDelete
looks healthy and delicious :)ReplyDelete
Simple and yummy!ReplyDelete
a new flavour to beans :-)ReplyDelete
healthy and tasty dish..ReplyDelete
simple and delicious...ReplyDelete
I've never had beans this way but it looks very tasty!ReplyDelete
Flavourful beans fry..ReplyDelete
I love the flavor of basil and this one looks great! Wish basil is easily available here:-(ReplyDelete
Nice click..the lemon basil leaf must've given a nice flavor to the dishReplyDelete
This is such a lemony & delish recipe!!ReplyDelete
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lovely recipe...ReplyDelete
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Lovely dish...ReplyDelete
simple and very easy , tasty beansReplyDelete
perfect click & healthy+tasty too!ReplyDelete
Lovely click...ReplyDelete
This looks like a great way to prepare beans.. I will try this!ReplyDelete
I had green bean stir-fry for dinner too. Love lemon basil here.ReplyDelete
lovely simple but tasty.ReplyDelete
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Can imagine the flavor..deliciousReplyDelete
Beautiful side dish, its difficult to find basil leaves over at my place and the lemon zest is fine with me.ReplyDelete
Nice dish with wonderful flavours !!ReplyDelete
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Delicious and Flavorful Recipe.ReplyDelete
It's always nice to find a new way to serve beans. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I'm very boring when it comes to my veggies. I like them boiled/steamed and that is it. That's why I'm happy to see your green bean dish. It looks so good I'm considering making it next time.ReplyDelete
Basil lemon..thats an interesting twist..i am so bored of the usual stir-fried beans!!..will try this recipe soon!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Amo le taccole e cosi cucinate devon essere molto buone..complimenti!!;-))ReplyDelete
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I am swimming in beans at the moment from my CSA share so this is just what the doctor ordered! The other ingredients are making my mouth water (seriously) so that must be a good sign that I should make a bath of these today!ReplyDelete
it is a very good side serving :) fantastic mix.ReplyDelete
simply n healthy dish.ReplyDelete
What a nice looking side dish! Hope you had a great weekend :)ReplyDelete
Love the spices that you used in your green beans!ReplyDelete
Great side dish, or by itself:DDD
Your beans sound divne, and look fantastic!! Yummy!ReplyDelete
Sound very refreshing.ReplyDelete
nice combo of flavours there !ReplyDelete
salam akheela, nice spicy beans , must be yummy especially eaten hot with rice and fried fish :)ReplyDelete
my version on this is simpler-only garlic and dried anchovies or fresh prawns with cut chili, but yours has quite a variety of spices added/.. great and easy to try.
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so simple and delicious, sounds very interesting..ReplyDelete
What a fun combo...I will have to try this!!!!ReplyDelete
lemon basil sounds like a great combo with beansReplyDelete
How interesting, is it a Malay version beans?ReplyDelete
Souds so flavorful n so aromatic ~ a winner combo for sure!ReplyDelete
I've never had lemon basil but now I think I should try it!ReplyDelete
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New and interesting for me is the combination of green beans with lemon and basil. I guess it tastes great.ReplyDelete
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Delicious and yummy combo.ReplyDelete
Loved the click.. And the combo sounds yummy..ReplyDelete
I love green beans, but never had it with ginger or lemon basil. Great combination!ReplyDelete
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wt a wonderful click and it must have tasted so yummy...new to me..will try for sure..ReplyDelete
very interesting bean recipe. i do stir fry a lot but never used basil & lemon in beans.ReplyDelete


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CNCs mix it up
As the economy grinds to a halt, engineers at job shops and machine builders are making the most of it. At the Eastec 2001 manufacturing exhibition in May, many said they are using the lull created by the recent downswing in orders to invest in technology that will boost productivity, capability, and quality. Consequently, the demand for simple CNC (Computer Numerical Control) systems is heating up with major CNC suppliers expanding product lines into the low end, and lesser CNC suppliers offering much more capable systems.
Traditional DRO (Digital Readout) suppliers such as Chicago-based Fagor Automation and Anilam Inc. (Miramar, FL) have significantly shaped the low-cost, high-volume arena by cost effectively retrofitting small manual machines with low-cost DROs controls. But premier CNC suppliers GE Fanuc (Charlottesville, VA) and Siemens (Elk Grove, IL) have gradually expanded their product lines down into the low end. Not coincidentally, Fagor and Anilam have counter-attacked with CNCs targeted at higher performance applications.
GE Fanuc displayed its new Series 0i-MA CNC with 256K part-program storage, and 32-bit processor that controls up to 4 axes. It offers many of the features found in high-end CNCs, but at a more competitive price. While the 0i-M CNC is packaged with servo motors specifically selected for knee-mill and small milling machines, its low cost also makes it suitable for specialty machines including wood routers and plasma machines.
GE Fanuc, www.ge-fanuc.com.
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Not to be outdone, Siemens announced special pricing ($3,199) on its Sinumerik 802C CNC for analog drives until the end of 2001. 802C is part of the Sinumerik 802 family, recently expanded by the addition of the 802D for digital drives. The family also includes the 802S for stepper-motor driven machines, found at the lowest end of the range, that are typically used in training machines or simple turning and milling applications.
Siemens, www.sea.siemens.com.
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For years shops have chosen Anilam controls on smaller milling machines, for their easy machinist's language programming format. Now the same format is available for larger production machines with the recently released 6000 line of CNC controls for digital ac servo milling applications. Available in 3- and 4-axis plus spindle versions, the controller uses dual processors. A 32-bit DSP floating-point processor running at 60 MHz does the motion control, while the PC uses a 586 DX 133 processor.
Anilam, www.anilam.com.
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Fagor Automation showed its 8055 CNC with integrated hard-disk drive and built-in SERCOS interface modules in its CPU. The controller uses reprogrammable flash memory instead of EPROMS in an effort to make software transmission and upgrades faster and easier.
Fagor Automation, www.fagor-automation.com.
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(CNN) -- A 53-cent drop in gas prices over the last two weeks has set another record, and the publisher of a national survey predicted Sunday that prices will continue to decline -- but at a slower pace.
The average price of self-serve, unleaded gas in the United States as of Friday was $2.78 a gallon.
The average price of self-serve, unleaded gas in the United States as of Friday was $2.78 a gallon, compared to $3.31 on October 10, said Trilby Lundberg, publisher of the nationwide Lundberg Survey.
The 35-cent price reduction measured on the 10th, which brought the average price to $3.31, was the largest drop in the six-decade history of the survey, she said.
The all-time high average was $4.11, set on July 11, according to Lundberg, and prices have been dropping ever since.
She attributed the price reductions to crude prices and demand.
"It is those same two factors that will decide what gasoline prices do from here. I think they will probably keep falling, but more slowly," Lundberg said.
The price of crude oil is the more dominant determinant, she said. Oil Cartel OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, said Friday it would cut production by 1.5 million barrels per day starting in November.
Oil prices have fallen by more than half from $147 a barrel in July because of lower demand due to tough economic times, especially in the United States. On Friday, the price of crude closed at $64.15 a barrel, Lundberg said.
"The price of oil doesn't seem likely to jump up substantially any time soon and, considering the U.S. economy, it seems likely that oil prices will stay in their current neighborhood," she said.
The Lundberg Survey is based on responses from more than 5,000 service stations nationwide.
On Friday, Wichita, Kansas, posted the lowest gas price of $2.26 a gallon. The highest prices were in Anchorage, Alaska, $3.50, and Honolulu, $3.48.
Other prices include:
San Francisco, California $3.37
Chicago, Illinois $3.12
Portland, Oregon $2.91
Miami, Florida $2.87
Manchester, New Hampshire $2.79
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania $2.79
Denver, Colorado $2.72
Milwaukee, Wisconsin $2.65
Atlanta, Georgia $2.57
Houston, Texas $2.50
Jackson, Mississippi $2.46
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June 15, 2012— -- The eight men who were allegedly sexually assaulted by former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky safe guarded their secrets for years, some even as investigators were trying to pry information from them to prosecute the man they claim preyed on them.
Their kept the stories from their friends, wives and mothers, they testified.
"How are you supposed to tell your mom something like that?" asked Victim 9 when pressed by Sandusky's lawyer on why he hadn't previously mentioned the tales he told the court of being raped by Sandusky.
Perhaps the most heart rending example of how difficult it was for these men to speak publicly about what they claim had happened to them came when a man identified as Victim 1 was on the stand. After admitting through tears that he initially denied the attacks to police and how difficult it was for him to speak about them, he was pressed under cross examination by Sandusky's lawyers.
At one point, Victim 1 got so agitated with the persistent and skeptical questions that he threw his hands to his face, let out a cry, looked at the prosecutor and pleaded, "Make them stop."
These men were tormented by conflicting feelings of being treated special and being loved as well as shame and fear, experts tell ABCNews.com.
Sandusky, 68, is charged with sexually assaulting 10 boys over a 15 year period. He has pleaded not guilty and his trial will resume on Monday. If convicted of the charges, he could face life in prison.
Sandusky's defense team claims the years of silence is an indication that Sandusky is innocent and the men accusing him now are not telling the truth.
The alleged victims' emotionally wrought testimony has made the jury and court observers cry, and their claims highlight the subtle psychological warfare sexual abusers wage on their victims to keep them from speaking out, psychological experts said.
"He made me feel like I was a part of a family," said a man identified as Victim 3 who testified Thursday. "He gave me things that I had never had before."
The eight victims who have told the court Sandusky showered them with gifts such as golf clubs, watches and chances to attend Penn State football games and meet players. Several have testified that they liked Sandusky and didn't want the activities and attention to stop. One even said he loved Sandusky.
"I didn't want my parents to keep me from going to the games. It felt like something they would get mad about," testified a man identified as Victim 7. "I tried to focus on the positives."
Feelings of shame and fear haunted the victims for years after the abuse ended. But only one man said Sandusky threatened him not to reveal the abuse. Others kept their secrets willingly, and many had to be coaxed by police to tell their stories when the scandal erupted in 2011.
"I was scared. I didn't want to tell anyone regardless," said one man as he broke down on the witness stand. "I didn't want to, I didn't know what to do."
Child psychologists said predators are experts at manipulating children with these tactics, often targeting feelings or characteristics that make children and adolescents especially vulnerable to abuse.
Dr. Judith Cohen, medical director of the Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, said children who feel physically or emotionally vulnerable often crave the attention a predator gives them and want to hang on to it, even after bad things start to happen.
"When a perpetrator gives them that attention, that feeling that they are special, the child often will do what it takes to get that," Cohen said.
All of the alleged victims met Sandusky through The Second Mile, the charity he founded in 1977 for underprivileged boys. The grand jury indictment claimed that Sandusky selected his alleged victims and began grooming them for sexual abuse through the Second Mile, often targeting those who were from unstable homes or without fathers in their lives.
"Obviously some of those kids may have wanted a father figure," said Nadine Kaslow, professor and chief psychologist at the Emory University School of Medicine. "For them, getting some attention from an adult may be better than getting no attention."
Statistically, molesters are usually men who a child knows and trusts. Girls are more likely to be sexually abused than boys. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to one in six boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before age 18, compared with one in four girls. Though victims of both genders face a certain amount of social stigma, social expectations may impact abused boys in a unique way.
"In our society, it's much more acceptable for girls to be victims than boys," Cohen said. "That brings up a whole other level of questioning and uncertainty for them."
Sandusky's alleged victims have reported feeling ashamed and scared to reveal their abuse, but also confused when Sandusky withdrew from their lives. Victim 7 said he was sad when Sandusky stopped calling him and offering to take him to football games.
"I thought I had did something wrong," the man said. "I was very, very upset by it."