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|Another bright light burns out in our little town
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When I went from Woodstock Elementary school to Onteora, for seventh grade, I had a crew… We had been running together for a good year or two, and it felt pretty solid. We were all dabbling in new adventures, and trying on different "outfits" getting a feel of how we were going to present ourselves to this new big community, and even more… how we were going to assimilate INTO this new bigger community.
There were people from all walks of life there at Onteora. Not just the lot of us, the children of rich Hippies, and the children of poor Hippies, Not just the kids of the Artists, Writers and Actors and Rock Stars…. Suddenly, there were children of IBMers. There were the children of farmers and stock brokers. It was a rather wild mix of people.
We were a little intimidated to say the least. But I noticed, that most of us Woodstockers put on a tougher air than we actually were breathing. I watched friends, tender little nuggets, morph. Grins became smirks, paintbrushes became cigarettes, and joints. We all hardened.
We had to.
But by the end of High school, that crew was not the same crew. Some of us were still close, some drifted off, some came to add to the mix… Some had died. We were all "grown" and had become different people.
Some of us picked the brushes back up and began to paint new and delightful life paintings. Some of us never put them down.
Some of us grabbed another pack of cigarettes and a bottle of Jack and continued down that path.
Some going farther off the trail with harder drugs and commitment to the dark side.
Some turned the heads of those cigarettes on themselves and seared scars on their psyches for the rest of their lives. Choosing sad and lonely paths to walk.
Some… Just didn't make it.
Many of us had no tools. Parents were absent, or lacking the care or skill it takes to guide a child. Some kids lacking the care or skills to take what their parents offered. Kids on their own to fend for themselves, some chose it. Some didn't. The system of public school (our education in this country for the most part) disallows young people the support and guidance most needed in the time that they are flung out into the jungle to mash up with the outside world. At the most tender age, as kids are hitting puberty, they are set up to buck a system rather than embrace their coming of age. This is counter intuitive to my natural understanding.
It is natural for young people at the age of thirteen(ish) to begin to separate from their parents and create their own person. For themselves. And as they dabble in the dangers of the "real world," pushing boundaries and feeling their limits, parents natural instinct is to want to protect them. Thus causing the young one to pull even farther away, and rely more and more on their own devices.
Which is natural and good.
Unless they have not been given (or attained) the skills to bring them to more good places. Suddenly rebellion abounds and it is twice as scary for the parent, and twice as dangerous for the young on their way to "adulthood."
I dreamed, when I became a parent, that my son would reach this age and take the skills that I had fortified him with out into his world- separating gracefully from me in a healthy natural loving way, maintaining communication and responsible regard for his freedom. As I released with open arms, knowing wholeheartedly, that he would be more than okay as he plunges skillfully into the world with life-skill-tool-kit in hand. (Insert stringed instrumental, and flowing wheat stalks in the cool breeze. Think Laura Ingalls Wilder running down the hill, bonnet flies off, camera goes from forget me nots to puffy clouds to blue sky and fades)
Ahh… a mother can dream… And I am holding fast to that dream.
It could be the time in my life. It could be the time in my son's life. Or… Like they say, "two sides to every story, and then there's the truth…" It's both.
I am feeling it lately.
As my son comes out of his thirteenth summer, and heads into his eighth grade year, I am watching myself grow~ back then. And I am accepting the places where I didn't grow~ back then, and still have not come of age.
It's not easy.
I want so much for my son to reap the benefits of the things that I had such a difficult time learning. In some ways he is and he can and he will, and for the most part, (the truth comes out again) I cannot create in his experience. And… It would be robbing him if I were to remove him from his lessons and pad the way. That's like taking someone's life away.
It's difficult to watch my son and his crew… I can see all of us in all of them.
I know that if I cling to his feet and don't let him run, he will never fly.
But I am so scared. What if he drops the paintbrush and doesn't pick it back up? It is so hard to watch the kids of our community put the brushes down on purpose. What example does he have?
One of the most beautiful girls I know died this weekend. She was a child still. A child of our community, a product of our environment. She tried to pick the paintbrush back up. She tried. But I guess it was too heavy, she grabbed her demise instead. And I am so so so sad about it.
I know I could never create in anyone else's experience. People take the paths they take and lead themselves where they may go. And as much as I know it is not true… I do feel like I could have done something to change that horrible sad fate.
A wise woman told me to take a walk.
I am going to go take a walk.
Chelsea had recently done some herbal studies up north. She came home excited and happy. She wanted to take a walk and show ME what she had learned in her studies. We never made the time, and she never got to show me.
Chelsea was a beautiful wise, very old soul. From what I could see, she wanted an out, she needed an out. There were times when I wondered how she had made it this far with the lengths that she would take to test her boundaries.
But then… She was that old soul holding kind of vessel.
And I kinda think she'll have an easy time finding a new body. It really shouldn't be that difficult for her.
But who wants to resign to that?!? How dare she go so early? Why did she have to go now?
In my hour of need as a mom, and my overwhelming sadness over the loss of another beautiful soul, I cannot help but try to find some place that makes sense. A place that I can hold on to, and feel like maybe some good came.
Maybe there was a god damned point. Can I make sense of any of this?
Did she "choose" to take this out, now, at this time, to help more people who wouldn't have such an easy time finding a new body? Is she saving lives with her example? Shoulda woulda coulda…
Can't won't don't stop… crying today.
I must make the time to take that walk.


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I'm having great fun playing with painting techniques. I wish I could tell you which one this is, but I'm afraid I've played so much I've lost track of what I did. I do know I left the fresco layer off because it made the picture too dark, and I used chalk and charcoal instead of charcoal, but darned if I know what else I did.
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"My neighbor from across the street stopped over to admire my new flower beds this morning. He noticed that I had my camera in my hand and asked if thats what I did. I told him it was only a hobby, and we talked a little more. Finally, he saidWhy dont you come over and see my lily? It bloomed all bright and yellow this morning, And so I did. And while I was there, he told me how the little pond had been for his wife, Peggy. She d had terminal cancer, and hed built it for her because she liked to sit by the one at the hospice so much. Theyd put in several koi, and shed named each of them. Peggy died about this time last year, and he couldnt bring himself to get rid of the pond or the koi, because, well, theyre sort of like children now. And they bring him fond memories of Peggy, whom hed loved deeply and still misses. And so this is...." for Peggy.
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Richer Collective final gig.
Anyone going to this tomorrow? By the way if you listen to RTE radio one now you will hear Barry lennon talking about tomorrow night.
I heard. It will be lots of fun.
Heard that there will be a compilation album being given on entry. Only a few copies of it though. I could be late in not sure. I might just go straight into button factory.
500 copies at the merch stand apparently
and cheap albums too.
I got most of what I wanted from Wingnut.
There will be a few that probably won't be picked up from Sargent House Europe so might get them. 500 is a good amount actually, it's hard to know how many will be there but I'd say everyone will be leaving with an album which is lovely. Really looking forward to it now. Rednecks and BATS will be the highlight for me.
Looking forward to Squarehead too as I haven't managed to catch them live before, and Not Squares are always loads of fun.
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On Oct. 15, 2012, the Bridge Emergency Shelter will open our doors for our seventh season. Generosity of many community members and our local faith community has been vital to our endurance. This year we signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the county commissioners which specifies our continued use of the space in the old jail. We have learned how to run this space and find it to be very suitable to our needs.
Agendas for board meetings always have our mission and vision printed at the top. Our mission is to provide overnight shelter and services for adult men and women during the colder months of the year. We believe everyone should have the basic necessities of life and envision a community where men and women can access shelter and services in ways that honor individual dignity and encourage self-sufficiency. It makes sense that the governing group of an organization is reminded of its mission and it only makes sense that the public is reminded too.
We are unique among homeless shelters because we will take intoxicated individuals. Last year we separated intoxicated and sober guests and learned that we were able to work with willing folks to find the necessary steps towards independent living. Our staff was effective in assisting with the process for housing vouchers to move some clients into their own places. We were instrumental in helping an individual complete his commercial drivers license and now hes on the road and gives us a call when hes in the area. There were other folks who were helped by learning what programs they could qualify for and then got help to fill out the applications. We have an agreement with Axis Health System for a substance abuse counselor to work at the shelter for five hours a week, creating an opportunity to address mental health and substance abuse issues.
I could go on and the point is that our community benefits because of the work of the Bridge Emergency Shelter.
The Cortez Day Labor Center, capably managed by Anna Bousquet, is a program that has been part of the Bridge Emergency shelter for almost two and a half years. This is a connecting place for people desiring employment and employers needing workers. Our numbers for this program are impressive. Since we opened, over 1,500 unduplicated workers have come in our doors looking for employment and more than 250 different employers have come to us looking for workers. This year between mid-August and mid-September, 51 percent of workers were placed for at least one day with an employer. Short-term jobs through the Day Labor Center can turn into full-time part-time, or seasonal job placement. There is a positive economic impact in our community because of our Day Labor Center.
As our new season begins, there is a variety of upcoming events. They will take place at the shelter; to find us turn off Empire into the parking lot that is on the north side of the Municipal Court building at the corner of Mildred and Empire. The north entrance is clearly marked. Our season gets underway with a clean-up day on Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at 10 a.m.. Sisters of Peace will be spearheading this effort and we need volunteers to round out the crew.
Second, staff training will run from Oct. 9 through Oct. 12 from 9 to 5 each day. Donna Boyd, shelter manager, has put together a great training that will be beneficial for volunteers too.
On Sunday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., we are planning an open house. If you are curious about our space and our operations, come and visit. You will have a chance to meet staff and board members, enjoy refreshments and join us for a blessing ceremony.
Our capacities to make differences in the lives of men and women who use our services will be enhanced this year as we host two AmeriCorps members. As part of the Colorado Rural Homeless Shelter Collaborative, we are an AmeriCorps site where members serve for 12 months on a limited stipend in return for an educational award to help offset higher education costs. Be on the lookout for these new folks and welcome them as they work (and play, of course!) in our community.
Our board of directors has been tremendously helpful throughout the history of the Bridge. Roy Lane and I are the longest-serving members. Others on the board include: Doug Greene, Josiah Forkner, Joanie Howland, Angel Hubbard, Pat Kantor, and Johnny Mosher. Boards of directors are often asked to make difficult decisions, and this summer the board decided that we will not proceed with building a kitchen until we can cover all the expenses, beyond the amount from a donor whose gift is explicitly for kitchen construction. Once again we look to our community soup kitchens to help us out and the response has been along the lines of, Of course!
This is the time of the year when people want to know what we need or how they can help. Here are a few things:
Send a tax deductible cash donation to P.O. Box 56 in Cortez.
Volunteer to be on the Board; volunteer to work a shift at the shelter.
Participate in the Bridge Bags program through local churches.
Call the shelter to learn what food and goods we need.
The number for the shelter is (970) 565-9808. I can be reached at (970) 560-5017 or firstname.lastname@example.com for information and questions. And, please come to our open house on Oct. 14.
M.B. McAfee is chair of the board of directors of the Bridge Emergency Shelter.


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WHAT: At the 2008 Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Silicon Valley, ARM will provide attendees with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the latest design trends and strategies. Through ARM's various product demonstrations, Partner activities and educational workshops, attendees will have numerous opportunities to learn about tomorrow's technology solutions.
ESC Silicon Valley, the largest event for the design engineering community to learn, collaborate and celebrate innovation, annually brings together the top engineers and managers in the industry.
Product demonstrations at the ARM booth, #2002, will include:
ARM ® Cortex™-M1 processor: This is the first ARM processor designed specifically for implementations in FPGAs. The Cortex-M1 processor targets all major FPGA devices and includes support for leading FPGA synthesis tools, allowing the designer to choose the optimal implementation for each project. This demo shows the Cortex-M1 processor implemented in an Actel Fusion FPGA (AFS600) performing an FFT on an audio source, feeding the results through a PID algorithm to power a novel implementation of a graphic equalizer.
ARM Cortex-M3 processor: This is the first ARM processor based on the ARMv7-M architecture, and has been specifically developed to provide a high-performance, low-cost platform for a broad range of applications. This demo is showing a Luminary Stellaris device (LM3S811) based on the Cortex-M3 processor running a PID algorithm controlling an inverted pendulum.
ThreadX Real-Time Operating System: Embedded operating systems (OS) are at the heart of many of today's ARM Powered® applications. This demonstration shows how the debugger in the RealView® Development Suite 3.1 Professional provides developers with the highest level of visibility and control of their embedded OS, enabling them to visualize several distinct execution contexts, one for each thread or process and interact with individual threads, processes and middleware components independent of others.
Linux applications with ARM RealView Development Suite 3.1 Professional: This demo shows examples of the ARM RealView family of tools for Linux development, demonstrating 10 percent performance improvement when compiling applications with RealView Compilation Tools over GCC. This demo illustrates the strength of the ARM MPCore™ processor, as shown on the extensible Platform Baseboard development hardware and RealView ICE debug hardware.
ARM RealView Profiler and RealView System Generator: Using immediate feedback about the application's performance, this demonstration will show how developers can fine-tune their application to improve code size and performance by utilizing ARM's proven RealView Profiler and RealView System Generator technologies.
The RealView Microcontroller Development Kit and RealView Real-Time Library: Keil™ development tools for the ARM architecture support every level of developer, from the professional applications engineer to the student just learning about embedded software development. These tools will be on display at the Keil booth, #2037.
In addition, ARM will be leading an educational session and participating in technology panels with our Partners:
Optimizing Software with RealView Tools
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 -- 10am-1pm PDT; 2pm-5pm PDT
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 -- 10am-1pm PDT; 2pm-5pm PDT
Location: Room G
ARM RealView family of tools can be used together to help embedded engineers get the best possible performance in the shortest possible time from their system, whether that be real hardware or a real-time system model. This workshop will explore how a software developer can develop and optimize their code quickly and easily by using RealView Profiler in conjunction with RealView Compilation Tools on a fast model of on ARM technology-based system.
Comparing/Contrasting Text and Graphical Programming for ARM Microcontrollers
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 – 12.30pm-2.00pm
Location: Blossom Hill 1, Marriott
Rod Crawford of ARM will outline the development of a theoretical product called the LogStick. This device (based on an NXP ARM7™ family-based microcontroller) allowed children (ages 9-14) to experimentally collect small remote sets of data (less than 10,000 entries) associated with time, and then process it on a host PC system at school. This session examines two implementation approaches of the LogStick: developing the application in C and using the LabVIEW Embedded Module for ARM microcontrollers.
Embedded Design with FPGAs and ARM Cortex-M1 Processor
Tuesday, April 15, 2.30pm-4.00pm
Location: Blossom Hill 2, Marriott
With an FPGA-optimized ARM processor core, embedded system designers can rapidly deploy a variety of system and power management solutions. This session, with Dominic Pajak from ARM, Mike Thompson from Actel and Jean Labrosse from Micrium reviews system considerations, design techniques and available tools and resources to maximize the use of the ARM Cortex-M1 processor on a mixed-signal Fusion programmable system chip in embedded applications.
FPGAs and ARM – Minimizing Power for Portable Applications
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 – 10.30am-12.00noon
Location: Blossom Hill 2, Marriott
Portable designers require methods for minimizing power consumption in order to meet tight power requirements and extend battery life. This session, with Dominic Pajak from ARM, and Mike Thompson and Hezi Saar from Actel, highlights the impact of design choices on power and demonstrates how low-power FPGAs and the ARM Cortex-M1 processor can offer the lowest power consumption and maximum battery life for portable applications.
Addressing Embedded Challenges with ARM
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 – 11am-Noon
Location: ESC Theater on the Expo floor
Hear directly from industry leaders including ARM, National Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, Luminary Micro, and Analog Devices about the most pervasive microcontroller on the market and how it can change your designs by enabling more powerful applications. Reinhard Keil, director of MCU tools for ARM, and other panelists, will share their thoughts on the latest technologies and capabilities in the embedded space. Richard Nass, Chief Editor of Embedded Systems Design and editorial director of ESC and Embedded.com, will introduce and moderate the leaders' panel - asking the tough questions including realities of code generation technologies, embedded design hardware challenges, multiprocessing realities, and more.
WHEN: Monday – Friday, April 14-18, 2008
WHERE: Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Silicon Valley
McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, Calif., USA
WHO: ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from mobile, home and enterprise solutions to embedded and emerging applications. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, graphics processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.
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"It's not dying I'm talking about, it's living."
-- Gus McCrae in Lonesome Dove
These are the words that inspired Parkdale resident Gary Spaulding as he set out on his bicycle last April, attempting to ride from Brownsville, Texas, along the Mexican border, to Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana -- a total of 3,123 miles in four months.
Even before he had his colon removed in 1994, Spaulding had dreamed of following the Western Cattle Trail he read about in Larry McMurtry's timeless novel, Lonesome Dove. It wasn't until after the operation that he decided it was something he must do.
"I did it as a tribute to all the people who supported me throughout my ordeal," he said. "Plus, I wanted to see if I had enough moxie to finish another long journey."
Spaulding, 48, is no stranger to long, grueling bike rides. He rode around the world in 1989 and like another American cycling hero -- Lance Armstrong, who recently won his third straight Tour de France -- Spaulding wasn't going to let a nagging health condition prevent him from realizing his dreams.
The degenerative condition is ulcerative colitis -- the same disorder that recently ended the football career of Arizona Cardinals tight end Chris Gedney -- which weakens the entire digestive system and usually requires colon removal.
Spaulding has proven that one can live without a colon, but its absence also means his body can't absorb moisture. Water in typically means water out.
He battled heat exhaustion and dehydration the entire journey as he slogged his way through the Texas heat, riding as much as 80 miles a day.
"I thought about quitting a couple times," he said. "The heat was almost unbearable, but I was driven by what I read about in Lonesome Dove. That book is my bible."
Spaulding was determined to see for himself the many rivers, railroads and historical landmarks described in the novel. He also wanted to find out if this adventurous tale of grit and courage was merely a legend or based in truth.
Much to his surprise, McMurtÿry was spot on in his description of the Western Cattle Trail, and Spaulding couldn't have been more pleased. He witnessed every railroad depot, slaughterhouse and saloon described in the novel.
"This was by far the best experience of my life," he said. "It was more work than fun, but this trip gave me closure. Now I can put my adventurous nature to rest with no regrets.
"When I'm on my death bed, I'll look back on this with a true sense of accomplishment."
To Gary Spaulding, his epic cycling journey from Texas to Montana was just another chapter in a long list of life triumphs.
To the rest of us, the monumental achievement of living a life dream is a true inspiration.
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New business, electronic recycling discussed by supervisors
Prior to the meeting a conditional use hearing was held for Tyrel Woelfel who plans to open a machine repair shop on S. Kersey Road. The supervisors unanimously approved Woelfel's request with no conditions.Supervisor and Roadmaster Randy Gradizzi informed the supervisors of a new law set to take effect on Jan. 24, 2013 regarding electronic recycling. Known as "The Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA)", Act 108 of 2010 basically states residents cannot dispose of electronic material in their trash with their municipal solid waste hauler, but must deliver it to an electronic recycling center.
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We are excited to welcome back the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open to the upcoming SB12 program! Now in its fourth year, this event showcases highly innovative, socially conscious entrepreneurs with a product or B2B solution that is focused on helping companies achieve their goals towards creating more sustainable brands.
We are pleased to announce this year's semi-finalists we have confirmed are:
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The world's first web-based, peer-to-peer internet access platform, allowing anyone to securely rent out their Wifi, creating a marketplace for Internet access globally, to get the world on-line for less.
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The Ecofiltro model is the most effective and sustainable way to bring clean drinking water to all people on the planet as proven by its success in Guatemala.
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The place to shop green, interesting and save online for reclaimed residential building materials.
Sea Level - sealevel.biz (Good Maker Winner)
A patent pending product engineered to increase ancillary revenue for the airline industry by creating a new advertising medium on in-flight plastic drinking cups made with post-consumed materials.
Solar Mosaic - solarmosaic.com
Solar Mosaic is an online marketplace that is revolutionizing solar by connecting people to profitable solar investments.
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The Mutual is a social enterprise that rewards people for donating to environmental charities with Perks from great brands.
Paul Bradley, Executive Creative Director, Frog Design
Phil Giesler, Director of Innovation, Unilever Corporate Ventures
Kate Heiny, Manager of Sustainability, Target
Olivia Khalili, Senior Partnerships Manager, Ashoka's Changemakers
Renée Morin, President, PRé North America, Inc
Rahul Raj, Director of Sustainability, Walmart.com
William B. Rosenzweig, Partner, Physic Ventures
Sandy Skees, CEO/Founder, Communications4Good
KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, CEO/Founder, Sustainable Life Media & Sustainable Brands
George Stewart, Chief Revenue Officer, Resonate Networks
Andrew Winston, Founder, Winston Eco-Strategies
Ian Yolles, Chief Sustainability Officer, Recyclebank
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Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SB Innovation Open) is a business plan competition unlike any other. It is a showcase of creativity, innovative thinking and solution based approaches that seek to make a significant environmental, social and economic impact within the business world. In addition, it fosters collaboration between early stage eco-entrepreneurs and executives from some of the most influential brands in the industry, as well as socially responsible investors who can help take their ideas to the next level.
This new venture showcase is focused on identifying and promoting innovative new consumer brands, AND ventures that support existing corporations in achieving their sustainable brand innovation goals. Thus submissions will be accepted under two categories:
- The Idea Phase: the applicant has a complete business plan but no more than $100,000 of capital invested into the venture so far.
- Post-Launch Phase: The venture is operational and has some early operating metrics to share.
The Semi-finalists have won:
- A full conference pass to SB'12
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- Visibility with highly influential industry leaders who can help you take your brand to the next level
- One on one consultancy time with our judges, including high impact investors
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Social anxiety disorder is a persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, such as at parties and other social events.
Alternative Names
Phobia - social
People with social anxiety disorder fear and avoid situations in which they may be judged by others. It may begin in adolescence and may have to do with overprotective parents or limited social opportunities. Males and females are affected equally with this disorder.
People with social phobia are at high risk for alcohol or other drug use. This is because they may come to rely on alcohol or drugs to relax in social situations.
People with social anxiety become very anxious and self-conscious in everyday social situations. They have an intense, persistent, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others, and of doing things that will embarrass them. They can worry for days or weeks before a dreaded situation. This fear may become so severe that it interferes with work, school, and other ordinary activities, and can make it hard to make and keep friends.
Social anxiety can be limited to one situation (such as talking to people, eating or drinking, or writing on a blackboard in front of others). Or, it may be so broad that the person experiences anxiety around almost everyone other than family members.
Physical symptoms that often occur include:
- Blushing
- Difficulty talking
- Nausea
- Profuse sweating
- Trembling
Social anxiety disorder is different from shyness. Shy people are able to participate in social functions. Social anxiety disorder affects the ability to function in work and relationships.
Some of the most common fears of people with this disorder include:
- Attending parties and other social occasions
- Eating, drinking, and writing in public
- Meeting new people
- Speaking in public
- Using public restrooms
Exams and Tests
The health care provider will look at your history of social anxiety and will get a description of the behavior from you, your family, and friends.
The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of the treatment usually depends on the severity of the phobia.
Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications are sometimes used to help relieve the symptoms. See:
Behavioral treatment may have long-lasting benefits:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you understand and change the thoughts that are causing your condition, as well as learn to recognize and replace panic-causing thoughts.
- Systematic desensitization or exposure therapy may be used. You are asked to relax, then imagine the situations that cause the anxiety, working from the least fearful to the most fearful. Gradual exposure to the real-life situation has also been used with success to help people overcome their fears.
- Social skills training may involve social contact in a group therapy situation to practice social skills. Role playing and modeling are techniques used to help you become more comfortable relating to others in a social situation.
Lifestyle changes may help reduce how often the attacks occur.
- Get regular exercise, enough sleep, and regularly scheduled meals.
- Reduce or avoid the use of caffeine, some over-the-counter cold medicines, and other stimulants.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outcome is often good with treatment. Antidepressant medications can also be effective.
Possible Complications
Alcohol useto combat anxiety
- Alcohol or other drug dependence
- Loneliness and social isolation
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider or mental health professional if fear is affecting your work and relationships with others.
American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 5th ed. Arlington, Va: American Psychiatric Publishing. 2013.
Stein MB, Stein DJ. Social anxiety disorder. Lancet. 2008;371:1115-1125.
Taylor CT, Pollack MH, LeBeau RT, Simon NM. Anxiety disorders: Panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. In: Stern TA, Rosenbaum JF, Fava M, et al, eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Mosby; 2008:chap 32.
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After going through a divorce in 2007 I joined match.com where I met a great guy. We got engaged, and then our lives took a turn for the worst- he was tragically killed a year later. My world was turned upside down, but after a year of grieving, my friends encouraged me to give match.com another try. After all, I was successful before!
My profile was very specific and wordy, but that prevented me from wasting anyone's time. I went on a few dates, but didn't feel right about them. Lance was 38 and never married, so he was ready to settle down and find the right woman to marry.
I was up front and honest about what I was looking for in a mate, so people respected that about me. I also am strong in my faith, so I made sure my profile reflected that as well.
Lance sent me a message first, and after a few messages we started talking on the phone. We went on our first date within a week. I was careful who I let me kids meet. We planned our first date the following Thursday but decided to meet that Wednesday after church. I hesitated because I had my children with me, and he had his son. But I felt safe about the situation. Our kids (and we) hit it off right away. We met at a Mexican restaurant for dinner. The next day, we had a picnic for lunch where we were able to visit. We had such a nice time, and when I dropped him back off at work a coworker ran outside to meet me! We saw each other almost every day that week and ever since!
He took me to meet his mom in Arkansas for Thanksgiving and to an LSU game. On the way back to Louisiana he asked me to marry him! I was surprised and excited. We had only been dating a couple months. We got married 3 weeks later in a private intimate ceremony at the Ritz Carlton hotel in New Orleans.
We love each other and are so thankful for Match.com and to God for allowing me another chance at love, and for this dream come true!


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It's been just a few hours since the release of Ubuntu 11.04 'Natty Narwhal', and the buzz about it just won't die down. Even though it brings along a slew of new features and changes, the reactions have been somewhat mixed. There are a lot of users who'll switch to Natty, but there are some who absolutely won't. Here are some reasons why upgrading to Ubuntu 11.04 is a good idea, and sometimes, a bad one too.
6 Reasons To Upgrade to Ubuntu 11.04:
1. Finally something shinier
For those tired with the plain and simple look of GNOME, Unity comes as a welcome change. The shell-based interface leverages the power of Compiz window manager to provide glossy menus and transparencies. The transparency of the top panel can also be tweaked, making the desktop look even more polished.
2. A Power User's dream
GNOME, which was more of a point, click-and-access type, was never that good with keyboard shortcuts. Moreover, it was lacking all the essential elements that should be there in a Power User's repertoire: files and applications searching, keyboard shortcuts, quick access lists etc. Unity however, comes with everything a Desktop ninja can dream of – keyboard shortcuts, searching, zeitgeist integration, quick lists and much more. This ensures a more productive and organized workflow not only for power users, but also for absolute neophytes.
3. Time for something fresh
It's been a long time since the Linux desktop received an overhaul of such proportions. While there are a few users who complain about the changes, there are many people who are excited about Unity and its new approach. In general, people are happy to see something fresh and new as far as the traditional Linux desktop is concerned.
4. Zeitgeist and Search
Windows 7 has it, Mac OS X has it and now Ubuntu will have it too. We are talking about Files and Applications search. It is one of those features that has been long overdue. Besides providing basic applications search, Unity's search functionality integrates tightly with Zeitgeist framework. This ensures that the recently used and the frequently used applications are much easier to find. If you know how to use it to your advantage, this feature will definitely provide a huge spike in your productivity.
5. New applications
Banshee, Libreoffice and Firefox 4, the lineup is enough to convince a Maverick/Lucid user to go looking for an upgrade button. Oracle's debacle called Open Office will now be replaced by its fork Libreoffice, giving FOSS enthusiasts another reason to smile. On the other hand, Banshee will steal the throne off Rhythmbox's head and will become the default Music player for Ubuntu. It brings along a lot of never before seen features that the Linux head-bangers were waiting for. And finally, don't forget the world's most popular open-source browser – Firefox. Firefox will be there in its latest incarnation – Firefox 4, which comes with a huge amount of new features, upgrades, and UI changes.
6. New Kernel
In November 2010, the Linux kernel received a small patch that radically boosts its performance across desktops and workstations. This patch has been incorporated in Linux kernel version 2.6.38, which will be a part of Natty. Thus, users upgrading from previous versions can expect a great deal of improvements in their overall performance.
5 Reasons NOT to Upgrade to Ubuntu 11.04:
1. My graphics card driver sucks!
Graphics cards are one of the biggest hurdles a user faces when migrating to Linux. Though open-source drivers are available for NVIDIA and ATI cards, they aren't as snappy as their closed source counterparts. Furthermore, the closed-source drivers aren't that perfect either; many of the drivers face a lot of bugs that don't get fixed for ages. Due to this, there's a huge chunk of users who aren't able to reap full benefits of their graphics cards while playing some Linux 3D games and performing graphic-intensive functions. Furthermore, the performance of Linux desktop in the graphics department is always a notch lower than its Windows counterpart. This issue coupled with the bagful of shiny new effects that Natty brings along, will make the switching experience troublesome for many. However, Canonical has done a great thing by introducing an option to revert back to the Classic Ubuntu desktop. Having said that, people with poor graphics support (especially ATI users) will anyway complain that- If I can perfectly run Aero effects on Win7 why can't I get Unity 3D to work smoothly on the same computer?
To understand what the state of proprietary drivers on Linux is like, do take a look at this bug:
2. I like to keep it simple, stupid
Some people adore simplicity, they love the traditional Ubuntu desktop that provides a no-frills environment to work in. However, Unity, which brings along a slew of shiny new effects, may not be able to impress these desktop simpletons. Luckily for these people, Ubuntu offers an option to revert back to the GNOME desktop. However, these users might consider migrating to Mint, since it offers the traditional GNOME desktop and a lot more features that Ubuntu doesn't.
3. If I want something shinier, I'll switch to KDE 4
For a long time, Ubuntu has been perceived as the simplistic, no-fuss and easy-to-use desktop. KDE 4 on the other hand, has all the features a modern desktop must have – eye-candy, multiple desktops, polished applications, desktop widgets etc. A valid argument a seasoned Linux user will make is that- why should he switch to a relatively new Unity interface, when he can switch to a much more seasoned and polished KDE 4? Also, it takes a bit of time to get used to Unity, whereas KDE 4 desktop is a bit similar to Windows 7 in look and feel.
4. I'm a GNOME loyalist so bye bye Ubuntu
The GNOME foundation has had a huge number of contributors over the years. This list includes many Ubuntu users too, as GNOME was part of the Ubuntu desktop till Natty. When Canonical decided to part ways with GNOME project, some GNOME loyalists were not so happy with the decision. Also, GNOME 3 came out before Unity, giving users another reason not to wait for Ubuntu 11.04 and start using GNOME Shell instead.
5. Awww its so ugly!
When Ubuntu decided to go with Unity, the reactions were mixed. There's still a sizable amount of users who find the new interface, just plain ugly. There's nothing much to be done here as everyone's entitled to their own opinion. And, since it was such a big decision, it is obvious that some people would not approve of it. However, it remains to be seen whether these aesthetic fanatics will adopt Unity purely for its functionality.
P.S: The 'it's so ugly' comment can be found on many blogs, forums and videos which have discussed or promoted Unity.
If you're one of the users who are raring to switch to Natty, then head over to www.ubuntu.com and download it now. No matter what kind of connection you're using, do make sure that you use torrents while downloading the files. This makes sure that the servers won't get overloaded if in case Ubuntu gets too popular -- like it did when Lady Gaga went gaga over it :-) .
For the lazy ones, the link to the torrent file of Natty 32-bit can be found HERE. However, if your connection is too slow, then you can also purchase the official Ubuntu CDs from the Canonical shop.
For those folks who aren't switching to Natty, they have a lot of options to choose from. They can either switch to GNOME 3, KDE 4 or stick with the classic GNOME desktop. Moving to GNOME 3 will be swift once Fedora 15 releases. If unsure, take a look at a deep review we've done before, comparing Fedora 15 and Ubuntu 11.04. Finally, if you want to switch to KDE4, just type in the command: sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop and a KDE option will show up in your GDM sessions list.
Join the fun!
Go to the comments section and tell us your own reasons for loving or hating Ubuntu 11.04. If you're not upgrading, also tell your excuses for doing so.


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Bill Shadrach necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 239 diseños de 40 diseñadores freelance.
YBR Design
YBR Design is a design and visual communications firm concentrating on the delivery of quality, low cost design. We are a start-up organization whose ownership and management are seeking ways to make the company a force for good in within the design community as well as within the communities in which we conduct business.
Established companies, in-house design departments and design/ad agencies.
This is a new design as there is no existing logo or icon for YBR Design.
YBR Design brand will associate with the elements of the famous book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz", which was based on the novel. A key element is the "Yellow Brick Road," the path that Dorothy follows on her way to the Emerald City, seeking the aid of the Wizard of Oz.
Traveling on the Yellow Brick Road is an exploration and a journey, not unlike a typical creative project. The yellow brick road is an iconic part of Americana with virtually universal awareness. Clients and prospective customers will immediately connect YBR to the story.
So....let's get after that "Yellow Brick Road" look. Start with the standard google image search and you'll find lots to stimulate your imagination. Please remember....it's YBR Design....as in Yellow Brick Road. We don't want to confuse things with red shoes, Wizards, witches (good or bad), flying monkies, munchkins, lions, scarecrows or tin men or Emerald Cities.
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"US regulators will for the first time crack down on bloggers who fail to disclose fees or freebies they get from companies for reviewing products. The Federal Trade Commission, decided to update its nearly 30 year old guidelines to clarify the law for the vast world of blogging. Offenders could face eventual fines of up to $11,000 (GBP 6,900) per violation."


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A global inception workshop, held in IUCN's headquarters from 21 to 23 March, marked the starting point for the implementation of the BIOPAMA (Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management) Programme. Launched by the European Commission in July 2011, BIOPAMA is funded through Intra-ACP (Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific countries) resources from the 10th European Development Fund (EDF). BIOPAMA has two main components: a Protected Areas component, and an Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) component.
The protected area component aims to improve planning and management by using the best available data and scientific knowledge. Jointly implemented by IUCN and the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), this component will establish Regional Observatories that will adapt the project to the regional context and serve as platforms for exchanging knowledge between local, national, regional and global experts and institutions. The second component addresses Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) – adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to ensure fair sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. This component will be implemented by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) within the framework of its multi-donor funded ABS Capacity Development Initiative.
BIOPAMA will combine a variety of approaches:
By making better use of data on biodiversity and socio-economic issues, the project will enhance the understanding of the ecological and human factors that influence the management of protected areas. Regional capacity building programmes will be developed in partnerships with existing institutions, such as regional training centres and universities. These programmes will involve updating and expanding curricula on conservation and protected areas, developing tool kits to solve priority regional issues, training of decision makers, protected area staff, and others.
The observatories will build on global efforts for collecting data, directly from the ground, from national services, and from international institutions holding relevant information on biodiversity, pressures and threats. They will have the general mandate of ensuring the awareness and effective buy-in to the necessity to maintain efforts on biodiversity conservation of political institutions of the three regions.
The project will enhance IUCN's regional partnerships with institutions such as the Secretariat of Pacific Regional Environmental Program (SPREP), as well as existing global partnerships such as with UNEP-WCMC and the EC/ACP Secretariat. It also opens opportunities to develop new innovative work with the EC-Joint Research Centre (EC-JRC). On IUCN's side, a number of global programmes, the regional offices in the three regions of implementation, and two commissions - WCPA and SSC – are involved in BIOPAMA. The project will demonstrate how to integrate all parts of IUCN – Secretariat, Commissions and Members and therefore is an excellent practical example of IUCN's "One Programme" approach.
The inception workshop brought together 52 participants, representing the various project partners and other relevant institutions. They gained a better understanding of the project's structure and objectives, discussed how to link BIOPAMA with existing initiatives, and agreed on some steps for the road ahead. All participants shared the excitement and anticipation of making BIOPAMA become reality.
After this inception workshop, the next key moment will be a series of regional workshops that need to focus on identifying specific needs, since the main issues and problems that protected areas are facing in ACP regions differ greatly: Among the major problems in Africa are invasive alien species and the legacy derived from the exclusion of local people from protected areas in the past; in the Caribbean PAs face heavy pressure from tourism, while in Oceania a large portion of the land is community owned, which is one reason why there is a need for ridge to reef planning processes to ensure effective conservation.
IUCN's Global Protected Areas Programme (GPAP) is proud to see BIOPAMA taking off, and believes that this project represents a unique opportunity to revitalize IUCN's work on protected areas in the regions involved. For GPAP it will be a challenge, but also a pleasure to lead and facilitate the effective implementation of this project whilst exploring options for follow-up initiatives of a global scope that can build on the lessons learned, partnerships and achievements of BIOPAMA.


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Three Design-y Step Stools
A step stool is a useful helper to have around the apartment, especially if you have high ceilings that allow you to go upward more than outward with your storage. Our kitchen, for instance, would be useless without one. And while step stools can be purely utilitarian pieces, here are three that can be appreciated for form as well as function:
1 Doublewide Step Stool by Loll Designs - $177.
2 This small (but sturdy) Copper Step Stool by Jonathan Muecke of Cranbrook is for truly space-challenged households.
3 The 10°ree; Step Stool: "With legs canted at 10°ree;, a slot for hanging is also bored at 10°ree;. When hung on an archetypical nail that is pounded into a wall at a slight upward angle, the angled slot allows the step stool to lay flatly against the wall, in harmony." by The Office for Lost Objects.


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Meet fellow Dachshunds and Dachshund Owners near you! Come to a local Dachshund Meetup to talk about training issues, health and nutrition, and the general well-being of our popular breed, as well as let the dogs romp and play and make new friends. Longhaired, Smooth or Wirehaired; miniature or full-sized, all breeds of Dachshunds and people are welcome!
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Hans, Theodor (19th century)
Theodor Hans was a pastor of the Moravian Brethren in St. Petersburg, Russia, who rendered im¬portant services to the deputies of the Mennonites of Russia in the early 1870s when they sought exemption from military duty. Pastor Hans's home soon became the information center for Mennonites for questions concerning the new military law that was being formulated in the Ministry of War, and since he had good connections with the upper governmental circles he was able to assist them in obtaining audience and in supporting them in general. When the presence of Mennonite representatives in the capital was demanded or desired he summoned them by telegraph or letter, and when none was present he protected their cause.
Hans probably had a greater influence on the Mennonites of Russia than the casual contacts may seem to indicate. In the days when St. Petersburg seemed an unfriendly capital and it was anticipated that all peace-loving Mennonites would have to leave the country, he received the delegates in his home, helped them to establish the necessary contacts, and above all stimulated them with regard to their Mennonite conscience and Christian responsibility. "You cannot simply leave the country without having been inwardly and completely absolved from your calling [in Russia]. Thus the question of leaving the country for conscience' sake becomes the question of remaining in the country for conscience' sake." "Russia needs you, and the responsibility God has given you for the country is great." Admonitions like these, which were received in letters and reread and printed, must have had a considerable influence.
Epp, D. H. Die Chortitzer Mennoniten. Rosenthal bei Chortitz, 1887: 150 ff.
Friesen, Peter M. Die Alt-Evangelische Mennonitische Brüderschaft in Russland (1789-1910) im Rahmen der mennonitischen Gesamtgeschichte. Halbstadt: Verlagsgesellschaft "Raduga", 1911: 506-509.
Görz, Abram. Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte des Forsteidienstes der Mennoniten in Russland. Gross-Tokmak, 1907.
Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. Mennonitisches Lexikon, 4 vols. Frankfurt & Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. II, 249.
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Epp, David H. and Cornelius Krahn. "Hans, Theodor (19th century)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1956. Web. 12 Dec 2018. http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Hans,_Theodor_(19th_century)&oldid=145389.
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Epp, David H. and Cornelius Krahn. (1956). Hans, Theodor (19th century). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 12 December 2018, from http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Hans,_Theodor_(19th_century)&oldid=145389.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, p. 652. All rights reserved.
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Flooded with light from two full walls of windows, our Deluxe Corner Rooms offer breathtaking views of the city. Designed with serenity in mind, these rooms have a peaceful, calming décor carefully selected pieces of local art and luxurious king-size beds. Designed to make the most of the fabulous views, the grey and white bathrooms blend contemporary design and Japanese style with walk-in showers and sunken baths thoughtfully positioned against the glass wall. Connecting rooms are available for families or groups travelling in large parties.
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Stunning in every way. This beautiful bebe wedding gown features ruched draping at the bodice followed by a billowing skirt with a small train. Bust comes with non-slip detail and is lightly padded. Bodice contours to your body and maintains structure. Heart-shaped neckline accents collarbone and perfectly shows of an ornate necklace.
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Q: My quarter-acre yard is almost entirely shaded by sycamores. If I have the city take the leaves away each fall and don't fertilize under the trees, how long will it be before the trees and my shade garden beds show the effects of reduced fertility?
—Clint W., Bethlehem
A: I can't give a finite timeline for a decline in your soil fertility. I can say that continually growing plants in soil with no nutrients being added will decrease fertility over time. It will depend on the initial soil condition, how heavily the plants in your yard feed, as well as erosion and drainage conditions.


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Ascent of Mount Hight on 2007-07-03
Diane Mancino
Others in Party:
Karen D
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
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Successful Summit Attained
Mount Hight
USA-New Hampshire
4675 ft / 1424 m
Ascent Trip Report
A 3 summit day in good weather and great company.
The plans changed at the trailhead to plan B when Magic was not at the trailhead at our Meetup time. His car had unfortunately broken down, and he couldn't reach us in time, so Karen D and I decided to tag South and Middle Carter mountains- something I've been trying to do for a while. The weather was cloudy, but clearing after a recent rain, and trailhead morning temperature was 57 degrees.
Out original plans were to stop at the Carter Notch hut to join the NYC meetup group that was hiking a section of th AT, so we carried 2 liters of water each. Maybe Magic was delayed and he would catch up with us. 19 mile trail has a few junctions, and we would proceed to Zeta pass instead of the hut if it was just us.
I did get a call on my new cell phone, but wasn't charged enough to use.....fate.
This was my 3rd time up 19 mile trail, the first time without snow. The trail is sometimes rocky, other times smooth. I'd describe the elevation gain as sometimes easy, other times moderate, especially closer to the upper trail.
A novice hiker would enjoy this trail even if it was just to the junction and back to the trailhead.
Karen and I reached Zeta Pass, had a quick break, and decided to summit Mt Hight (4675') first since it is the #1 summit here for views.....and everyone we met said it was a great day for it. It was! This was the most strenuous climb of the day, but with great views, a great victory to summit. This was the first big hike since my eye surgery, and it was even more fantastic to see every little detail without glasses. We took photos & video and retraced back to Zeta Pass.
Feeling strong, we freshened up in an opening on the Carter Moriah trail- it looked like a camp area, that I later read had water springs there- the trail was swampy but there are wooden planks to walk on (I read they were brought in by helicopter)- easy footing until you reach the somewhat but easy rocky ascend to South Carter. There we met one of many Thru-Hikers since this is part of the Appalachian Trail (White Blazes). "Matt" was making his way from Maine and ending in Georgia & this was day # 3 for him. One thing nice about a July hike is that there are many hours of daylight, and stopping for a conversation is just part of the journey and not to be missed.
Matt took our picture at the South Carter (4430 Ft ) summit sign. We ate & watered up and made our way to our final summit of the day. We are now taking note of how much water is left in our packs and I'm glad I have a empty water filter bottle packed for the hike down.
Karen checked the map again- Middle Carter (4610 Ft) is just 2.2 miles from Zeta Pass. The trail is very pleasant, flat ridge trail until we started to climb again.
We ascended and descended several rocky vantage points looking for the Middle Carter sign and finally stood on a big flat boulder ledge, that we would have had to climb down (very tired) to search farther for a summit sign of Middle Carter-
I left my almost useless Garmin GPS at home, not realizing it would have been finally handy. Where is the summit sign???? Is it on the trail, could we have past it, or did we just about make it? Everything after this point was a big descend down a ledge and we had to hike down, so took photos/video and were content that we we had arrived or walked past it.
You have to remember that this was an exploratory hike since it was new for both of us- and that was part of the fun-But at that very moment, it would have been nice to know where that wooded summit sign was.
The hike back to the trailhead was quiet, we never passed another hiker, and never did run into the NYC group who would be hiking past us if the timing was right. We will find out the details when they get home, on how close we got to intersecting.
Back at Zeta Junction, we rationed the last liter of water. I was finally going to get to try out my AquaPura filtered water bottle when I reached the 19 Mile brook.The water in the brook is clear and cold, but don't be deceived- it needs to be purified.
The bottle worked great- you can't drink the water quickly, but drink it slowly as it is filtered as you suck on the spout. http://giardiaclub.co...
We reached the trailhead at 7:30 pm, tired but happy hikers. Karen changed her shoes and got out the White Mountain guide book-Middle Carter does have a sign. But it's in a wooded area.
photos at http://hiking.meetup.com/283/photos/
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Event: Singers Anup Jalota, Shaan, Lalitya Munshaw and Vinod Rathod were snapped at the launch of Red Ribbon Entertainment's album 'Aye Halo'. The album compiles garba, raas, sanedo, aarti and stuti songs.
Guest List: Anup Jalota, Shaan, Lalitya Munshaw, Vinod Rathod
Bollywood celeb Aamir Khan along with wife Kiran Rao were spotted at PVR.
Bollywood producers-directors Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Krishan Kumar, Ravi Bahl, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Wardha Nadiadwala celebrate diwali with Bhushan Kumar
Bollywood celebs Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, Sonali Bendre, Nimrat Kaur among others were snapped by paparazzi.Bebo looked super cool in a casual look. She wore a white t-shirt with yoga pants...
Bollywood actress Shama Sikander celebrated Diwali festival at her residence.
Bollywood celebs Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari, Aparshakti Khurrana, Bhushan Kumar, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Sachin Tendulkar, Rajkumar Hir...


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Crafted from supple leather and featuring a structured feminine silhouette, this bebe cocktail dress is the epitome of dark glamour fabulousness. Try it with a pair of booties and faux fur coat.
- 100% leather
- Center back to hem: 26" (66 cm)
- Back zipper
- Clean by leather professionals only
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and wearing a US size S
Margret Fit & Flare Leather Dress is rated out of 5 by 1.
Rated 5 out of 5 by 8cats from Fun and versatile The dress fits me very nicely. It is sexy, but not overdone. It is also a good length. I'm glad it is not super short like many Bebe dresses seem to be. The neckline is perfect, plunging just enough, but not to reveal too much cleavage. Although I didn't try yet, I would think boots or shoes would look good with this dress.
Date published: 2012-12-12


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Sean Morrow holds while Tadeo Canon-Masjoan (7) kicks a 47-yard field goal for Sweetwater to end the first half of Friday's district opener against Wylie. (Photo by Betsy Howe)
Wylie uses big plays to hold off SW
October 11, 2011
Ron Howell
ABILENE — Sweetwater picked a good time — Fri-day's District 5-3A opener at Wylie — to play its best game of the 2011 season.
Unfortunately, the Mus-tangs still weren't too happy at the end. That's because the Bulldogs were still able to pull out a 20-15 victory despite running 31 fewer plays than Sweetwater.
And that wasn't the only statistic the Mustangs led in. Coach Craig Slaughter's club racked up 11 more first downs (21-10) and 47 more yards (322-275) in the con-test than Wylie and had just one turnover, the same as the Bulldogs.
But for all those achieve-ments, Sweetwater fell short of Wylie in one key area — converting crucial big plays in the second half that led to a close win on the scoreboard.
The Bulldogs (4-3, 1-0) rallied from a 9-7 halftime deficit thanks to a 64-yard touchdown run by Zerrie Mack, and finally on fourth-quarter runs of 74 and 20 yards by Garrett Martin on their final scoring drive to take a 20-9 lead with 9:23 to play. Sweetwater rallied, scoring on Ryan Linebaugh's 2-yard run with 1:44 to play to cut Wylie's lead to 20-15, but a last-ditch onsides kick attempt proved to be unsuc-cessful and Wylie held on for the victory.
Sweetwater, which is now 3-4 overall and 0-1 in dis-trict, had two other scoring chances against Wylie in the fourth period before Linebaugh's touchdown run but couldn't capitalize either time. A drive which reached the Bulldog 37 ended with an interception, and a field goal miss ended a drive that reached the 21.
Sweetwater still had time to pull out a victory, though, after the defense limited the Bulldogs to one first down and the Mustangs took over at their 45 with 3:14 to play and the strong south wind at their backs.
Quarterback Taylor Jones used his passing and run-ning talents to fuel the drive as the Mustangs moved 55 yards in 11 plays to score the touchdown, but Linebaugh was stopped just short on an attempted 2-point run. By then Sweetwater was out of timeouts and after the failed onsides kick, Wylie was able to run out the clock.
Tadeo Canon-Masjoan's 47-yard field goal on the final play of the first half gave Sweetwater a 9-7 lead, atoning for his missed PAT after the Mustangs' initial touchdown in the first quarter to go ahead 6-0.
Linebacker Alex Garcia's interception allowed Sweet-water to start the scoring drive from the Bulldogs' 10 and the Mustangs got the score when Jones connected with Gabriel Medellin on an 8-yard TD. But Wylie countered, getting a 41-yard run by Martin to Sweetwater's 10, and took its first lead, 7-6, on a 3-yard pass by quarterback Matt McLeod to Cole Townsend at the 3:05 mark of the first period followed by the extra point.
After punting on their next two series, the Mus-tangs got into position for Canon-Masjoan's 47-yard field goal to regain the lead.
First-down passes to Linebaugh and Medellin got Sweetwater in range as the clock ran down, and Canon-Masjoan had plenty of leg on the kick, which was his longest of the season.
In the end, though, Wylie was just a little more opportunistic as the Bulldogs won the second half 13-6 and now share the early disrict lead with Brownwood. The Lions defeated Big Spring — which comes to Sweetwater this Friday — 38-7, leaving the Steers with an 0-7 record for the season.
With a mere three games left to play, the Mustangs are almost in a must-win situation already. A victory on Friday could have avoi-ded that.
"We bottled (Wylie) up pretty good overall except for the two long plays," Slaughter said.
"But I was proud to death of the kids and for the fight they showed. There is no quit in them. They're tough kids and I love them. We've just got to kick the door in and get a district win."
After Big Spring, Sweet-water will travel to Snyder, which was idle this week, and end the season by hosting Brownwood.
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A senior Vatican official has said that the Irish prime minister Enda Kenney's description of himself as a prime minister who happens to be a Catholic rather than a Catholic prime minister 'does not make any sense.'
According to the Irish Times, the Irish American Cardinal Raymond Burke, the prefect of the Vatican's Apostolic Signatura (which has been called its Supreme Court) said: 'One cannot, as a Catholic politician, excuse oneself from the question of abortion by claiming one should not bring one's Catholicism into the political realm.'
'Of course, the church does teach that abortion is evil, but the evil of abortion can also be known by human reason. The natural law is to do good and avoid evil and the first prerequisite is to safeguard and promote human life. The distinction made in the prime minister's statement - therefore does not make any sense."
Cardinal Burke then claimed that abortion will contribute to the breakdown of society: 'If the natural law is not upheld, people enter a culture of death which, when it becomes prevalent, destroys the people.'
'I was raised in an Irish Catholic family which had a keen sense of the moral law. I go back to Ireland regularly and there are many wonderful people in Ireland hungering for leadership,' Cardinal Burke added in a clear swipe at the prime minister.
Cardinal Burke is a well known hard liner. In an interview with the Catholic Voice earlier this year he said priests should exclude from receiving communion politicians who support abortion.
Asked for his views on the death of Savita Halappanavar, who died after days of being repeatedly refused a life saving termination, Burke said: 'The death of Savita Halappanavar is indeed tragic. It is, however, contrary to right reason to hold that an innocent and defenseless human life can be justifiably destroyed in order to save the life of the mother.'
'The Irish people, and especially the Irish Government, should be very alert to the kind of argumentation which will be used by the secular media and by secular ideologues, in general, claiming that the destruction of the new human life in her womb could have saved the life of Savita Halappanavar and, therefore, would have been justified. Such an argument is absurd in itself. Even though, if the reports are correct, Savita Halappanavar requested an abortion, her request would not have made it right for the law to permit such an act which is always and everywhere wrong.'


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CHICAGO – Great Lakes beaches were open 94 percent of the time last summer, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2012 BEACH report. EPA's Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Report is available at: http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/beaches/2012_season.cfm.
"The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is improving water quality so that people can enjoy more days at Milwaukee area beaches," said Susan Hedman, EPA's Regional Administrator / Great Lakes National Program Manager. "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative-funded projects make beaches safer by eliminating sources of harmful contamination and by monitoring water quality to protect beachgoers."
The major sources of contamination that affect Great Lakes beaches are sewer system overflows, stormwater runoff and waste from boats, septic systems, and wildlife.
Since 2010, 22 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative-funded projects, totaling more than $7 million, have been implemented to improve water quality at Milwaukee area beaches. Three projects are highlighted below.
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|Sewage Contamination Prevention- Shorewood
|Village of Shorewood
|This project will reduce contamination near Atwater Beach in Shorewood by eliminating sewage leakage into storm sewers.
|Stormwater Management at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Power Plant
|University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
|The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will construct a cistern designed to capture the quantity of rainwater predicted to fall on the 13,000 square foot roof of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Power Plant during a two year storm event. The cistern system will drain into a rain garden. This project is expected to reduce the scale and frequency of combined sewer overflows into the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern, which will reduce pollution of Milwaukee beaches.
|Milwaukee Volunteer Restoration Project
|Alliance for the Great Lakes
|The Alliance and partners will preserve coastal habitat at three sites in Milwaukee County. Major restoration work will include invasive species control (289.8 acres), grassland enhancements (32 acres) and native plant installation (48.6 acres). This work will reduce erosion, thereby providing critical coastal refuges within the southern Lake Michigan basin and enhancing the ecological functions of the entire 643 acres of habitat at these sites.
The 19 other GLRI projects for the Milwaukee area are available at www.glri.us/beaches.html.
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative was launched at the start of President Obama's first term to coordinate the work of 16 federal agencies to protect and restore the Great Lakes. More information about the Initiative, including an interactive project map, is available at www.glri.us.
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What motor oil is best for your car?
Learn how to pick the right motor oil for your vehicle.
As the lubricant for the moving parts of your engine, oil is extremely important; it prevents excessive engine wear and tear and is vital for the continued functioning of your vehicle. And it's all wrapped up in a one quart plastic bottle.
If you've ever stepped foot into your nearest auto parts store, you'll have noticed the vast number of motor oil containers that line the shelves. Clearly, we don't need to tell you that there are many oil types to choose from, but how do you know which one is best for your car?
The Different Grades
Each type of oil is graded by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The higher the grade number – up to 70 – the higher the viscosity. These numbers are often referred to as the weight of the oil. In addition to numbering, motor oil that meets low temperature requirements gets a "W" after the viscosity grade. Simple enough, right?
Oil types can vary a great deal between cars and the environment in which they operate, but some common weights include 5W-30, 10W-20 and 10W-30.
If you look in your owner's manual, the manufacturer will confirm the type of oil you should use for your car.
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As your car ages, it will need slightly thicker oil for added lubrication. The parts of your car's engine will have worn over time, increasing friction; thicker oil will help condition seals in older cars.
An oil's thickness changes with the outside temperature as well. It will become thinner with warmer temperatures and thicken when it's cold.
Viscosity of oil is an important factor in determining which type is right for your car. Too thin, and it won't lubricate the engine parts well enough when it heats up. The climate you normally drive in is important to consider.
Thankfully, most of us can use multi-viscosity oil in our cars. This oil has passed SAE specifications for thin oils at low temperatures, as well as for thicker oils at higher temperatures. They're like the all-purpose flour for the automotive engine, and they actually flow easier at cold temperatures.
Which Type Is Best?
There are three overarching types of oil – conventional, synthetic and synthetic blend. Conventional oil is organic and limited in its capabilities when compared to the synthetic oils, which have fewer imperfections in their chemical buildup. Conventional oil is highly reactive to temperatures, which isn't true for synthetics; also, synthetics give you better engine performance, as they are more slippery.
This doesn't come cheap though, as synthetic oil can cost up to three times as much as the regular stuff; but on the bright side, you don't have to change your oil as often.
Synthetic blends – a combination of conventional and synthetic oils – are a nice compromise between the two; they're less expensive, but provide some of the performance enhancement you get from a synthetic.
When buying oil for your car, the best thing to do is follow your manufacturer's recommendations. However if you're driving an older car, you can always try thicker oil. Consult your mechanic or dealership for the final say if you're still unsure – they'll know what's right for your vehicle.


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 10th Aug 2012 16:06 UTC, submitted by poundsmack
Since QNX - understandably - lost any and all interest in general-purpose computing, I kind of lost track where it was going (I used to have such fun with it - yup, 2004, before I even joined OSNews). Apparently, they just released version 6.5 SP1. It contains optimised memory performance, better networking and USB stacks, improved file system performance, and more. I'm sure these are all things we'll see trickle down to BlackBerry OS 10.
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RE[4]: Gosh I used to like QNX
by zima on Sat 11th Aug 2012 19:32 UTC in reply to "RE[3]: Gosh I used to like QNX"
http://qnx.projektas.lt/qnxdemo/qnx_demo_disk.htm nowadays, typically most likely faster than digging out any floppy
PS. Curious, IOS is based on QNX.
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RE[5]: Gosh I used to like QNX
by dnebdal on Mon 13th Aug 2012 10:35 in reply to "RE[4]: Gosh I used to like QNX"
RE[6]: Gosh I used to like QNX
by zima on Fri 17th Aug 2012 23:52 in reply to "RE[5]: Gosh I used to like QNX"
Well, it's also the fault of the company that basically takes any name they like, cleans up only after the fact (like it was also with the iPhone IIRC)
And I imagine that, for codebase of such importance (used not only in a fairly crucial line of ~switches, also automotive usage or with... Canadian nuclear reactors), buying of QNX per se wouldn't even be required - the code is certainly in escrow, with arrangements made a long time ago for ownership transfer, were something to happen with its parent company.