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- Greet my husband warmly when he comes home from work. I know about when my husband will arrive home from work. I need to be prepared to stop what I am doing and show him how important he is to me, show gratefulness for his hard work to support his family, and genuinely show affection toward him.
- Speak kindly to your husband with a countenance and expression that conveys respect and honor.
- Be gracious and humble enough to address your husband with kindness even when communication between you is stained.
- Let the words to your husband: when you first wake up in the morning, when you are in the car with him, the energy in your voice on the phone, always convey that you are really, really glad to see or hear him.
The most important piece of advice I can give you is: always, always, always look to see what YOU did wrong instead of focusing on your husband. You will do more to change revitalize your marriage through allowing God to change YOU instead of YOU trying to change your husband!!

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New York Governor David Paterson is directing state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in other states and countries, though the practice is not legal in New York.
The directive issued earlier this month orders agencies, such as those that regulate health care and insurance, to update their rules to accommodate gay couples.
Paterson's office based the order on a February state court ruling that said New York must recognize the marriage of a woman and her female partner who wed in Canada.
The directive may soon apply to same-sex couples who marry in California, after that state's Supreme Court overturned a ban on gay marriage. Gay couples will be allowed to marry in California starting in mid-June, unless the state's high court grants a stay on the ruling.
California's law grants marriage licenses to out-of-state couples, unlike Massachusetts, the only other U.S. state where gay marriage is legal.
Some information for this report was provided by AP.


text: I have a Power MAC G4 that I added a Promise Ultra133 TX2 (uses the PDC20269 chipset). I am having problems with this card getting enumerated before the onboard IDE chipsets which hoses yaboot (which can be easily worked around). Is there a way to have the kernel enumerate the onboard IDE controllers /before/ the PCI card's? -- -Nick Golder


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In terms of scale and grandeur, Shaan is about 10 times Sholay. If Sholay had everything, Shaan had everything 3G-enabled, wrinkle-free, loaded with micro-sculpting serum and with extra dust-busters. But the way products with many features often don't succeed because they don't connect to their users, Shaan too remained a mere product and did not become an icon, everyone hoped - and maybe even expected - it to be.
I love the scale of Shaan, its grandeur, its style. I like the way a filmmaker's passion for mounting a memorable product In short, I like the shaan of Shaan.
Sunil Dttt played the heroes' elder brother in the film, whose usual role in Hindi cinema is to die tragically so that the business end of the revenge drama can be taken up. Even he got two and a half kick-ass scenes before he was allowed to die.
He started off the film with a scene in which he defused a hostage situation involving skyscraper construction sites, scaffolding, elevators and a massive water tank. Soon afterwards, he was kidnapped using 4 trailer trucks on a never-ending highway. And finally, he was chased by a packing of hunting dogs (shot from helicopters, trolleys, hand-helds and what not) before he was killed in a dreary seaside abyss. Wow!
The villain's den was on an island and was loaded with gizmos - completely on a different level altogether from the rocks of Ramanagaram.
The villain here also liked to play Russian Roulette with his untrustworthy henchmen but instead of ghumaoing the revolver's barrel, he ghumaoed the floor they stood on and ended the ordeal by depositing the errant one in the jaws of a salivating crocodile!
Like the scarily named Gabbar, the villain was the bald-headed Shaakaal - who chewed his words 32 times before allowing them to leave his lips to ensure better digestion of his messages. (Use this line to best demonstrate this: "Ab yeh zahreeli gas dheere dheere mehfil ko aur rangeen bana degi...")
Sholay - when launched - had one superstar couple, one major character actor, one heroine coming out of retirement and one unknown as second male lead. The villain was, of course, a debutant.
Shaan had substantially more star power with Amitabh Bachchan and Parveen Babi in 1980 probably being a bigger draw than Dharmendra-Hema in 1975. Shashi Kapoor was still a major star as was Sunil Dutt. Kulbhushan Kharbanda - after a stint with Shyam Benegal (Manthan, for example) - made his mainstream debut with style.
And the massive supporting casts of both films were studded with the who's who of Bollywood.
Shaan had phenomenal music - way better than Sholay. Sholay's real strength was its background score, supported by two big hits (Yeh dosti and Mehbooba).
Shaan - on the other hand - had a cracking title song (Doston se pyar kiya), a sort-of item number (Pyar karne wale), one romantic ditty (Jaanu mere jaan) and one prime example of that long-forgotten Bollywood furniture - the climax song (Yamma yamma).
If I go by the sheer popularity on FM radio channels, Shaan is one of RD Burman's most popular soundtracks, if not among his very best. It was the typical whistle-inducing, dance-floor-rocking soundtrack that still earns DJs their daily breads.
And finally, it had brilliant lines. Smart, cool lines. And nothing exemplifies the film better than my favourite line from the film.
When Parveen and Amitabh make a break after stealing a necklace during a brilliant song, he compliments her by saying: Samajh mein nahin aa raha hain aap ki gale ki taarif karoon ya aap ki haath ki, aap ki awaaz ki taarif karoon ya aap ki andaz ki, aap ki jeet ki taarif karoon ya aap ki haar ki.
Really, Shaan was such an overloaded film that you did not know what to praise. And it remains like a Dravid in the history of Bollywood - never appreciated enough but it is one of the most slick and entertaining films ever made.
So, let me end with a shot of the film from another film... you remember which one, don't you?
UPDATED TO ADD: This is a mail from a friend, who refuses to comment on blogs but he liked this post enough to mail me a response.
The read was almost as enjoyable as the movie! Couldn't agree more…"zehereeli gais (gas needs to be spelt this way for the Kulbhushan effect!) ne sachmuch mehfil (cyberspace) ko aur bhi rangeen bana diya..."
The favourite line rocks (not sure it is exactly right – if my memory serves me correctly, it is "apni" jeet and "tumhari" haar). Actually, every line in that conversation rocks i.e. "ek hi shehar mein rehkar hum aaj tak ek doosre se kaise nahin mile" ?
While all parallels are with Sholay, the car conversation with Parveen is akin to the one in Deewaar…Incidentally, both sequences are the first meeting between the 2 in the movie when they are rushing out of a 5-star hotel! They are at different ends of the romantic chemistry spectrum though - Deewaar is intensely (remember "tumhaare jaise ajeeb aadmi ka naam kya ho sakta hai ?" line) romantic and Shaan is flirtatiously (oh-so-uber coolly!) so, na?


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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Japanese baseball's players' union has approved changes to the posting system, clearing the way for right-hander Masahiro Tanaka to move to the United States this winter.
The union announced it would permit the use of the new system for two years, according to reports out of Japan. Nippon Professional Baseball's 12 teams will meet Monday to finalize the agreement.
As was the case with the old system, Japanese players will be auctioned, with the major league team submitting the top bid gaining the exclusive negotiating rights. The posting fee -- the fee paid to a player's Japanese league team -- will fall between the top bid and runner-up bid. A major league team that wins the rights to negotiate with a player but fails to sign him will be fined.
The Japanese players' union had initially opposed the new system, as it wanted players to have the rights to negotiate with more than one team.


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DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Collaborates with Yingli Green Energy on High Efficiency Solar Technology
Through technical collaboration, the two companies aim to accelerate the development and adoption of solar energy to address one of the word's biggest challenges – sustainable energy generation.
BEIJING, Jan. 20, 2012 – DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) and Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or "Yingli"), a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, are collaborating to advance technology for higher efficiency solar cells, new module manufacturing processes and innovative component designs. Through technical collaboration, the two companies aim to accelerate the development and adoption of solar energy to address one of the word's biggest challenges – sustainable energy generation.
"Yingli started its solar business in 1998 and has expanded production exponentially – from 3 megawatts then, to 1.7 gigawatts today," said Liansheng Miao, chairman and chief executive officer, Yingli Green Energy. "Technology innovation especially through collaboration with leading materials suppliers such as DuPont enables us to deliver high-quality, cost-competitive products, and is at the core of our ability to continually grow and lead in this industry, which will further underscore our commitment to providing the whole world with affordable green solar energy."
Working together, Yingli Solar and DuPont have made significant advancements in raising solar cell efficiency, extending module lifetime and targeting lower overall photovoltaic system costs:
Yingli is integrating DuPont metallization technology with an advanced cell diffusion process for greater efficiency increases, based on the Solamet® PV17x technology platform.
Yingli and DuPont are collaborating to customize metallization materials for Yingli's new Panda series modules, made with an advanced (N-type) cell design for superior efficiency of over 19 percent based on current lab testing.
Yingli and DuPont are also collaborating in fluoride films such as DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride films adopted in Yingli's new Panda modules, ensuring high performance power output for more than 25 years.
"Achieving the best possible performance and lowest total cost from photovoltaic technology is more critical than ever as solar energy is gaining competitive advantage vs. non-renewable energy sources," said William F. Feehery, global business director, DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions. "Global collaboration helps to accelerate innovation, and most importantly, encourage faster and broader adoption of solar power, which is good for consumers and the environment. We are glad to collaborate with leading module makers like Yingli."
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," is a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing covers the entire photovoltaic value chain, from the production of polysilicon through ingot casting and wafering, to solar cell production and module assembly. For more information, please visit http://www.yinglisolar.com.
DuPont™ Solamet® photovoltaic metallizations and Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride films are part of a broad and growing portfolio of products represented by DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, which connects science and technology from across the company on a global scale to help support the dramatic growth in the photovoltaic industry. To learn more about DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, visit http://photovoltaics.dupont.com.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com.


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The Importance of a "Functional" Shoulder in a Swimmer
Front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke. All three strokes require different shoulder muscles to accomplish the task. When we train in the water and on land for swimming we make those muscles stronger. But what is happening when we train and train and these muscle actually become "weaker" and essentially, our shoulder becomes "dysfunctional"?
The truth is, the muscles aren't actually weak and they don't require strengthening exercises to get strong. Rather, the muscles are "inhibited", meaning, they are unable to perform 100% and they need to become "uninhibited" in order to be functional.
Inhibition is a result of muscle strain and/or nerve compression.
i. Muscle Strain – the more you use a muscle repetitively plus add an increased load (ie: water resistance), the more strained it becomes. If a muscle is excessively strained a neurological response occurs and the muscle becomes inhibited and presents as weakness.
ii. Nerve Compression – when a muscle becomes tight due to training it can compress on a nerve. The tighter the muscle the more nerve compression. The more nerve compression the more inhibition to a muscle. Inhibition will present as muscle weakness.
When a muscle is dysfunctional due to inhibition it can predispose a swimmer to plateaus in training or injury. Inhibition of muscles however can be addressed and resolved. Once resolved the muscle (and the athlete as a whole) can achieve the full benefits of a training program with a functional shoulder.


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What an exciting and very busy week this has been. On Monday I took time out for self-care by leading a WellBEing Workshop with the counselors in Pearland ISD just down the road; what a booster shot of restoration and joy that was!
They were really good sports because I asked them not only to draw a picture on paper plates atop their heads ...
but also to guess which card they were holding on their foreheads.
Click the pictures for those ideas we used to help them BE childlike!
We celebrated John's birthday on Tuesday and Joshua will turn 18 tomorrow. How can our baby boy, the third in our trilogy, be voting age? It truly seems like he was just in elementary school with me at Westwood, where he was learning to read and write and make friends and be a kind kid.
And loosely speaking of ABCs, my post on assessing social-emotional learning and growth at Free Spirit Press went live {here} yesterday.
Looking forward, I am headed back into leadership classes and Social Stations this next week. Since class will have a trustworthiness theme, we'll start with writing promise cards to attach to this amazing because I said I would promise banner. I can't wait to find out what our superheroes want to promise.
Our other Social Stations will include a Trust Fall, a friendship song in the ukulele lab, a friendship clip with reflections, Scramble Square puzzles, Puppet role plays, and Friendship Cootie Catchers. It promises to be great fun.
I'll leave you with the trust clip we showed in our
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WHY WE CO-SIGN: If there were ever a true New York label, Mighty Healthy would definitely be that brand. Referencing cityscape themes and tones identified by fellow natives, Mighty Healthy fills the skate niche with raw-New York sarcasm. Its T-Shirts and hats are dubbed as "progressive street." Be on the lookout for its canvas backpacks and 5-panel hats.


text: A favorite winter activity for many gardeners is thumbing through seed catalogs. Most will pull us in with their lush photos so it is interesting that the Fedco Trees catalog has risen to the top of my stack. It is all in black and white with lovely pen and ink drawings. It has every tree and plant that a fruit grower could want and terrific text and support information. Their website: http://www.fedcoseeds.com has all of the info too but the catalog is a delight.


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Close your fireplace damper to prevent heated air from escaping your home
Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
Replace your 15+ year old water heater with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your 20+ year old boiler with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.
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The headquarters of Menlo Innovations occupy the basement level of an office complex in downtown Ann Arbor, not far from the main campus of the University of Michigan. The space is airy and bright and capacious, as befits a successful software company, but unlike the standard-issue corporate hive, there are no cubicles at Menlo, and very few walls, and only a couple of doors, one of which leads to a closet full of sensitive legal documents and another that opens into a conference rooma concession to clients unaccustomed to (or unwilling to fully participate in the spirit of) what is known around here as the Menlo Way.
At ten in the morning on a recent Wednesday, the 50-odd employees of Menlo, most of whom are young and appealingly tousled and predisposed toward navy or forest-green hoodies, rose from their desks and formed a large circle in the middle of the room. Menlo developers practice something called pair programminga technique whereby two coders work simultaneously on a single machine, with one actually manning the keyboard and the other backseat driving from an adjacent chair. The groupings typically remain intact for a few days or a week, at which point they are scuttled and reassigned, the hope being that the constant mutation in team structure will help encourage creativity and prevent frustration.
Since there are no bosses at Menlo (at least not in the traditional sense) and no middle managers (ditto), all that reassigning and fluctuation falls to the team as a whole, a process that requires a lot of air-traffic control. Every morning, the entire staff circles up to discuss strategy.
On the day I attended, the meeting moved with martial efficiency. Two by two, the pairs stepped forward and, with each employee gripping one of the horns of a fat-lady-sings-style helmet, the unofficial symbol of Menlo Innovations, they laid out their plan for the eight hours ahead. The bulk of the speakers were developers and designers (or high-tech anthropologists, a term Menlo has registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office), but there were also quality-assurance and support staffers on hand, and the conversation ran from the jocular to the mundane to the technical:
We're going to be calling this project Gobstopper,' because Jawbreaker' just sounded a little too hard-core.
Right now, I'm doing some organizing of the storage closet.
Every day, I'm reminded of how much human suffering in the world is related to technology. I'm talking about the new Gmail design.
I'm Andrea, and I'm working on client invoices.
There was some clapping and some backslapping, of the kind you might observe at a particularly boisterous rec-league indoor soccer game, then all the employees were filing back to their desks, past a poster of Frank Zappa and a bust of Thomas Edison, the patron saint of Menlo and the guy whose famed laboratory, in Menlo Park, New Jersey, inspired this Michigan company's name. Later, one of the quality advocates at Menlo, Joe Rock (real name), explained that the a.m. meeting helps keep morale on the team high and, more important, encourages a feeling of camaraderiea sense that every one of the staffers is working together toward a common goal. Hence the circle, which, in a nod to King Arthur's court, ensures that no one gets a seat at the head of the table.
As I soon discovered, basically everything at Menlo Innovations is so open and transparent and flat that the average office worker, upon entering the Menlo den, might be forgiven for feeling a little suspicious, intrigued, cynical, and jealous all at once.
Consider, for instance, the fact that hiring at Menlo is handled by committee, with each applicant spending a little bit of time with a group of employees, until a consensus can be reached. That same collective decision-making happens during promotions, layoffs, and flat-out firings.
Consider next the charts in the corner of the office, which display the names and titles of the Menlo employees and also their corresponding pay grades. When I first saw them, I was standing in the midst of a scrum of Menlonians, and I suggestedthus belying my own, frankly square work experiencethat it might be a little unnerving to have your salary exposed to your colleagues. And the guy standing to my right actually scoffed. No, he said. It's the opposite. It's liberating.
It's a relatively safe assumption that most of us have, at one point in our lives, worked for a boss. There is comfort in the arrangement: Someone tells us what to do, and we do it. If we do it welland it here could be anything from writing software to assembling a carwe may get a more spacious cube or more money, and if we do it poorly, we can expect to be let go. Above us, in an ever-narrowing spire, are the shift supervisors and floor managers and vice-presidents, each of whom is subject to his or her own unique hierarchical pressures, and above them is the CEO or president or otherwise-titled grand Pooh-Bah who dictates the rules that the rest of us must follow.


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Are you curious about investing, but are afraid that you don't know enough? Or maybe you're terrified of losing money? You're not alone for sure. I have a job in finance and I own and operate this personal finance website, and I still often feel like I don't know enough!
But the truth is that absolutely no one knows everything there is to know about the world of investments – even those that do it every day. But each day another millionaire is made because they learned a few simple investment basics many years ago. And now, it's your turn.
The 5 Basics of Investing
Here's my disclaimer… I am not an investment professional nor do I claim to be. BUT, in the past six years I have turned my non-existent retirement account from zero dollars to over $70,000 with positive earnings in every year.
These are the principles I live by, and it's what I think every investor should know before they start trading.
1) The most important part of investing is putting money in
It's easy to get caught up in the numbers and the hype of what's hot in the market, but the truth is that the greatest contributor of your investment success is simply putting money in! It's the first of the five basics of investing.
I've got a friend that always brags about earning 23% on his investments. It sounds pretty awesome until you catch wind of how little money he's actually investing.
Do you know what 23% of $1,000 is? $230. Practically nothing.
Do you know what 8% of $100,000 is? $8,000.
Last I checked, $8,000 beats $230 every time. If you want to succeed with your investments, load up your investment accounts!
2) You are actually buying ownership in the companies
When you're buying a stock, you are actually becoming a part owner of the company.
What if your friend walked up to you and asked you to invest $10,000 in their new restaurant idea? Would you just hand over the cash and hope for the best? Of course not! You'd ask questions like, "Where will your restaurant be located? What type of food will you serve? Do you have any experience in the restaurant industry? What are your projected returns in the first five years?"
All valid questions… and they're not far from the questions you should be asking about your future stock purchases.
Forget about all the complex financial analysis that probably makes no sense to you. Keep it simple and ask questions like this:
- Do I believe in the product/service that they offer?
- Is this company growing? Where will it be in 10 years?
- Who is leading the company? Do they have a good track record?
- Is the industry growing?
Again, investing doesn't have to be complicated. For the most part, it's just common sense stuff. If the company is run well, has quality products, and is in a growing industry, then chances are they'll do well!
3) Stay consistent
I've seen it way too many times… When the market goes up, people wait. Then it goes up again and they wait a little longer, just to be safe. The market goes up again, and okay, now the people buy in and hope for years and years of great returns!
But then something happens… The market actually goes down! These people now don't want to sell because then they'd take a loss on their investment, so they wait for a bit. Then the market goes down again! They wait. Again, the market continues to tank and the normal investor just can't take it anymore! They sell and are left with half of what they started investing with in the first place.
Unfortunately, the comical story above is all too real for too many people. They're so risk averse that they hesitate and second-guess, and then end up losing money in the market!
The third of the basics of investing? Consistency.
The stock market goes up, then down, then back up again… It's best to just keep putting money in all along the way. Set up a draw from your paycheck, contribute a certain amount of money each week, and then half-ignore what the market's doing so you aren't inclined to over-react. This might sound like the hope-and-pray method, but it's actually much more than that. Wise investors call this practice "dollar cost averaging".
4) Know the basic lingo
As I said in the intro, many people don't invest because they're intimidated by what they don't understand, so let's talk about the basic lingo for a second.
Stocks – If you buy a stock, you're buying a share of the company (part owner if you will). When the company is profitable and increases in value, you earn money because each share will also increase.
Bonds – With a bond, you're essentially buying debt from the government or a corporation, with their promise to pay you back with interest. Bonds are often the safer play, but they have historically earned less than stocks over time.
Mutual Funds – These funds were set up a few decades ago to help people diversify their investments without needing much money. With many different investors putting money into this fund, they "mutually fund" the account (this is pretty tough, huh?? ;)) that invests in many different companies.
Mutual funds often center themselves around a certain industry such as real estate, entertainment, medical, or technology, and they're often named quite clearly for their focus (ie. "T. Rowe Price Global Technology Mutual Fund" invests in….global technology).
Index Funds – These funds are similar to mutual funds, but instead of the account purchasing many different company shares of a particular sector, it's modeled after a particular index. The Dow, the NASDAQ, and the S&P 500 are all indexes. One of the top index funds is the Vangaurd 500 index fund. Put your money here, and your earnings will look incredibly similar to the S&P 500 index that you see in the newspapers every single day.
If you're not looking to beat the market (and you probably shouldn't be, since very few people ever do), then the Index Fund option is probably the best place to park your money. Invest consistently over a long period of time, and you'll likely win with your investments. Simple, clean, easy. Just how investing should be.
5) Compound growth
Almost everyone has heard of compound growth, but very few really take it to heart. If they did, nearly everyone would be a millionaire because it's really just that simple!
Let's say that you work your butt off for the next five years and save up $100,000. Not easy, but possible.
Next, invest it and don't add another dime. How much would this $100,000 grow into?
At an average of 11% interest, the first year grows to $111,000. Pretty cool, but also a bit underwhelming.
In Year 2, your $100k becomes $123k. Again, pretty cool, but not earth shattering.
At this rate, your 11% compound growth doesn't seem to be doing much of anything.
Thankfully, you hang in there and leave your investments alone. By year seven, your $100,000 has actually doubled!
Compound Interest – What You NEED to understand
So that was pretty cool, right? Your $100k became $200k. But just like Bachman Turner Overdrive sang back in 1974, "You ain't seen nothin' yet!"
It took 7 years for that $100k to double into $200k. So how long before it turns into $300k? Another seven years?
In another 7 years, your $200k will become $400k.
Then in the next 7 years it'll double again, to $800k.
And then $1.6M in just 7 more years. And $3.2M seven years after that!
Isn't this just crazy? Nope. It's just compound interest – the fifth lesson in the basics of investing.
Now, of course the market doesn't grow by exactly 11% every single year. Sometimes it's more, sometimes it's less, but what if this were the average? $7M here we come!
Compound interest – it could literally change your life.
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New Quality Company Logo / Identity Needed
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I need a new image for my small company.
Although we are Establised for 5 years as a sole trader, now a limited company with a new address everything has changed.
We need a logo / identity for all the new publicity must print (soon).
The logo must be easy to recognise and be unique. Simple and effective so that is easy to reproduce in either colour, BW, Greyscale.
Needs to be in formats suitable for the web and in print (RGB & CMYK)
& Can be printed in different sizes, on different backgrounds without loss of quality or readability.
If it helps, words that describe what we do are:
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Sorry about the late weekly wrap up! I have finished two weeks of school, and I already feel so swamped with homework. So far I have read two plays, a novel, many poems and endless essays. Taking 4 upper level lit classes has its ups and downs. I love reading, but it is all I am doing lately! However I do prefer reading and essays to big projects and labs.
(This is just my way of trying to justify my lateness. Look at that stack of textbooks!)
So there is a funny story behind this picture. After my crazy study session, (pictured up above) I noticed the beautiful sunset. Determined to get a good photo of it I drove up to my aunt's house (she lives right across the street).
When I thought I had taken enough photos I got back in my car and thought, "Hmmm how I am I going to get out of here?" and started driving forward. I then realized that it was far too muddy to turn around where I wanted to. So I then figured it would be a good idea to just turn around where I was, seeing as there was an empty field I could go into if I wanted.
However this field turned out to be a tad muddy as well. I was halfway through the turn when I realized I had made a grave error. My car stopped moving, though the tires were spinning quite vigorously. I had to call my dad for help, but there was nothing we could do.
So my car got to spend the night in the field, and in the morning when the ground was frozen I was able to drive out.
It was definitely an experience, one that I am NOT likely to repeat any time soon.
My Grandma celebrated a milestone birthday this weekend. So Kelsey came home for the weekend and we had a party. It was nice to see our relatives, and celebrate our wonderful grandmother!
I love to read in my spare time, though with all the reading I have been doing for school my poor brain needs a break sometimes. I got this awesome hardcover Buffy comic book. It is beautiful to look at, and very fun to read. A good way to unwind after a long day of class and reading!
And finally, I'd like to leave you with a little sneak peek from a photo shoot Kelsey and I did this weekend. We'll be doing a full post for it soon....so stay tuned!
And finally, I'd like to leave you with a little sneak peek from a photo shoot Kelsey and I did this weekend. We'll be doing a full post for it soon....so stay tuned!
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As David Forbes reported in "Goodbye Bele Chere, hello 'creative economies'" the 2014 Bele Chere street festival " will be the last — at least, the last run by the city, as Asheville City Council members agreed during a March 12 budget session to end their financial involvement."
After 35 years (36 next year), the festival that "no one likes but everyone goes to" is taking down its tents for good (that is, unless its privately supported). Are you happy to see it go? Are there parts you'll miss even if that's so? Or maybe you're heartbroken and will dress in black for every last-weekend-in-July from now on. Let us know what you think of the recent news — and of Bele Chere in general — in the comments field.
We have a poll going on our Facebook page for the less vocally opinionated.
Peace out? In case you forgot what Bele Chere looks like, visit mountainx.com/belechere for copious evidence from festivals past.
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Sometimes it feels as though, everywhere you turn, the people and events in your life are deliberately out to get you. In the words of Kurt Cobain, "Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you." I am particularly prone to interpreting patterns in people's behaviours towards me in a negative light. Whether this is the case or not, I'm not entirely sure I can say. People are often completely clueless about the impact of their words and actions, and I am as guilty of carelessness in my interactions as the next person. I haven't a clue whether anyone I speak to is upset or offended by anything I say or do. All I know is that I never deliberately set out to make anyone feel the way I am so often left feeling. Such is the human spirit, that the majority of us huddle over our down moments and would rather turn the sadness in on ourselves than confront things head on. Whilst this is obviously unhealthy for our self esteem and general mental health, the alternative, of telling someone how their behaviour has left us feeling, is not only emotionally difficult, but also fraught with potential peril. I can make educated predictions of how such conversations might go, and they inevitably leave me feeling worse than I did initially, with still more hurt and bitter memories to take away with me. A such, there are a few lessons that I, certainly, could probably take away from those instances where some interaction has left me feeling about one inch high and aching with misery and self doubt. If any of this rings true for you, then maybe you, too, can take some assurance from the words I offer.
We can never know what anyone really thinks of us.
My experience of the world is inevitably different from your experience. We are, as it is often pointed out, the sum total of our experiences, and as no two people on this planet have experienced the exact same external influences throughout every moment of our lives, it is safe to say that how we interpret and choose to deal with situations that arise in our lives will vary enormously from one person to the next. Whilst some people seem to be on a perpetual mission to manipulate, undermine and cause pain, who are we to say that this defines who they are as a person? If you could look into their hearts and see the fragile being quivering inside, in most cases, I guess we'd understand a bit better why they are the way they are and be able to find a common ground to work from. Perhaps we could even help them with their own happiness in the process. But for the most part, whether someone intended to hurt you or not by their behaviour, we can scarcely say. Even when someone's behaviour is obviously offensive on a racial, sexual or other level, can we really be sure that this was their intention? Even if we ask them outright, how can we be sure that they're being straight with us? As people are the sum total of their experiences, those experiences can sometimes lead people to behave in pretty antisocial ways. This is their pain trying to get out. If we can learn to take it as such, and walk away, simply pitying them for their need to pass that pain on, or go further to try and help them through that pain, then we can limit the damage that other people's negative experiences of life can have on our own. This is, obviously, an idea that is problematised in the case where demonstrable violence (whether verbal, physical or otherwise) has been perpetrated. It can be very difficult to learn to live with the memory of abuse. However, there is some evidence to suggest that being able to humanise the perpetrator of such violence can have positive results on being able to move on.
Know thyself.
This is an ongoing journey, something that many of us struggle with from day to day. Sometimes, being able to bolster yourself against attack from within is much easier said than done. The odd mis-spoken word or perceived indiscretion against us can easily unwind any good feelings we might have had of ourselves. When self esteem is only skin deep, it doesn't take much to break the surface and have an oozing eruption of self hatred come pouring through the gap. Why do we think so little of ourselves? Social norms, even within the context of an alternative or particularly liberal social circle, have a lot to answer for on that front. There is always a sliding scale of goals in any way of life up to which we feel we have to match. Most of us, even the most supposedly accepting and liberal, can be incredibly guilty of judging others within our circles for their perceived ability to hit the markers set for them. These markers exist outside of ourselves, and yet are never objective. Just as we can never know exactly what someone is really like, or what they really mean, so we can never ascertain how fully they meet those external expectations. One of the common markers of a 'good' person is the ability to be non-judgmental. However, there are, I believe, only a minuscule, tiny, microscopically small percentage of people who are truly thus. It is true, you can't escape, you are being judged wherever you go. Whether you choose to deal with this by trying to adhere to the guidelines set out by the social norms of your particular social circle, in an attempt to limit the way you think you are negatively judged by others, or whether you know yourself enough to realise that these standards being set for you are bullshit to the core, to know and be confident in what your own intentions are, is a good way to shake off that sense of judgment. Forgive them, Lord. They know not what they do.
Have faith in your own self-worth.
We are stronger, kinder, smarter and more beautiful than we ever give ourselves credit for. This does not depend on comparison. This does not depend on what others tell us of our own value. If you know what you want to do, even a bit, or who you want to be, even a bit, or what you want to achieve, even a bit, then you're fine. If you find yourself stagnating, talking yourself out of change that could lead to greater happiness or fulfilment because you simply don't think you're up to the task, then think again. You absolutely, definitely, completely, are up to the task of finding your happiness. Many of us will crawl through life, thinking that what we seek is out of reach, that satisfaction is only for a lucky few. That's why there are so many office drones out there, whiling away their time for people in suits who couldn't give a shit whether they live or die. Some of those drones will be happy, but the others will be handing over their pound of flesh just to keep their family from poverty. What a mean way to live. There are alternatives, but they are hard-won. With every choice you make in life there is a compromise. Just don't stop checking yourself to make sure that the compromise you're making is worth it. You are not stuck. You just need to push harder. And you can. The human spirit is stronger than you might think. Good things take time, and nothing worth having is ever an easy ride.
Love your story.
Some stories are roller coasters, with stomach churning dives and long, clunking, groaning ascents. Some stories are sad, but never always so. We are all stories, and yours is no less readable than the next. In fact, physically sitting down and writing your story to yourself everyday – i.e. keeping a journal – is an excellent way of both cleansing your psyche and documenting the story as it unfolds. It won't take long to notice how things unfold are as compelling as any literary masterpiece, whether you write it 'well' or not. Keep it private, stashed away under your bed, or write it in a blog for the world to see (ahem), either way, it's worth writing. It is always, always worth writing.
These thoughts come off the top of my head, and I make a point of not editing my work before hitting 'publish', so what you've read are just a few pointers I've found for myself tonight, sitting under a blanket on the sofa as the February winds whistle cold around the house. I'm, in case you haven't already gather, in the midst of trying to process a few interactions that have left me feeling like total shit. Writing is the way I come to terms with experiences, and try and find a way through my feelings. That I choose to share them in a public space is often a good way to end up generating more of the negativity I'm trying to dismiss. But, hey, it keeps me typing. You may have your own ideas on getting past the bad inner sludge. If you do, I'd love you to post them as comments, or write a post of your own. God knows, we could all do with some help when it comes to letting go.


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Samsung and Google just recently unveiled the next generation of the Chromebook laptop yesterday, and in all of the excitement and chaos, another version of that Chromebook surfaced with little to no attention. Apparently there is both an Amazon appearance and a stealth appearance in Samsung's very own online store. It shows that the new model of the Chromebook is going to be capable of 3G cellular connectivity, with pre-orders starting at an affordable $330. It's a bit more expensive than the other model, but is definitely going to be worth it. The 3G Chromebook will be including a two year data plan with Verizon. It will be offering up to a whole 100MB per month (pretty ridiculous, if I do say so myself). As you can imagine, 3G connectivity has always been a welcomed addition to laptops in general, but this is going to become especially handy with the cloud-based Chrome operating system. At least on the basis that Verizon will somehow offer more data than just the 100MBs per month.
Aside from the new 3G capabilities that this is going to have, the new Samsung Chromebook is exactly identical to its Wi-Fi counterpart. Users will be able to get a lot out of their 3G connection with the Chromebook's 11.6 inch slim Macbook-Air-like form factor measuring 0.8 inches thick and coming in at 2.5 pounds. Honestly, I think one of the best features to this, is how portable it is. 0.8 inches thick and weighs in at 2.5 pounds. How much more "portable" can you get?
The Chromebook is going to be featuring Samsung's Exynos 5250 ARM based processor as opposed to the previous Intel processor based Chromebooks. It will also be featuring 2GBs of RAM, a VGA webcam, an HDMI port, one USB 3.0 port, and one other USB 2.0 port. The Chromebook will also be seeing 16GBs of internal storage along with 100GBs of free Google Drive space for up to two years. Google has said that this Chromebook will be able to go from shutoff to its desktop in just 10 seconds or less thanks to the Chrome OS's reliance on shortcuts to Google's online applications rather than manually installed applications. You can instantly see how this will be a huge help to the speed of the boot up.
Google has also said that this new Chromebook will have a battery life of up to 6.5 off of one single charge. Those that are looking to grab this as an ultra-slim notebook, and for those that are really excited to get all of their computing software on the cloud, may also want to consider the non 3G model of the Chromebook. It is available for pre-order right now on Amazon, NewEgg and BestBuy for nearly $100 less than the 3G model at a attractive price of $250.
This is definitely going to make the Chromebook a hot seller, as I personally think the barrier between its popularity was the price it was at. We'll just have to see how everything turns out once the Chromebook releases next week!
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Mother, children killed as roof collapses
LAHORE: A mother and her two children were killed as a roof collapsed in Shahidra area of Lahore, ARY News reports.
Rescue officials said that the woman and her two children were present in the house when the roof of the house collapsed due to stormy winds.They were trapped under the debris.
Rescue officials arrived at the scene and shifted them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.


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The flash drive in the box was a beautiful touch. the pictures Karen took of our guests, especially family were so wonderful. She caught a picture of my son in which he is looking the happiest I have ever seen him. I truly treasure that picture.
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Retired Costa Mesa City Manager Allan Roeder briefed the Huntington Beach City Council this week on efforts to address homelessness countywide.
Roeder is a member of the Orange County Commission to End Homelessness, which is working with city and county governments, police agencies, faith groups, nonprofits and the private sector to address chronic homelessness.
"We find in Orange County that cities that we've met ... [have] a very specific approach and different need within in their community," Roeder said. "Flexibility and how you approach that is really the key."
The number of homeless people, sheltered and unsheltered, has dropped from 8,333 countywide in 2009 to 4,251 in 2013, according to Roeder's presentation. The data were compiled by about 700 volunteers surveying homeless people in a single day in 2009, 2011 and 2013.
Roeder credited the efforts of faith-based organizations and nonprofits for the reduction in the numbers, mainly because they offered food, shelter and support for those who wanted help. He added that it will take time, collaboration and patience while working with other groups to further lower the homeless population.


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I provide a range of visual services, drawing on hand-drawn, hand-written, and material elements that- more so than any other kind of aesthetic- let people know that there's a human on the other side. My visual services are informed by my research interest in visual thinking, my love of drawing, and my graduate training in book arts, poetry, and information studies. I have created visual work for libraries, non-profits, literary centers, publications, and higher ed, and am always open to your inquiries.
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Salted Egg Crab is it? Irvin's Live Seafood House it is! I've been on a crab mission here in Singapore as I've detailed here, and I'm now putting the spotlight's on Irvin's – a cze char restaurant at Upper Thomson Road which has been one of my go-to...
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Pete is an interactive and user interface designer who is as complex as his designs. With a background in architecture, design and even finance, he's a big picture guy who enjoys using design to solve problems and improve lives. His projects have ranged from creative direction and design for a suite of financial market trading systems to an animated :30 spot for a transportation client that aired on the 1,200 square-foot Panasonic AstroVision screen inTimes Square.
Pete embraces the opportunity to create, contribute, and to continually push the envelope in his work. He stays grounded and understands the importance of the human element behind each project, "Because, after all, this stuff is designed for other people to use, to help improve their lives, to solve problems. And the more I know about why people do what they do, the better I can do what I do."
A highly sought after designer with an impressive resume, Pete specializes in user interface design, information design, information architecture and user flow and website design, all with a distinctly branded slant to it. He prefers being a consultant and finds that working on only one project at a time can get stale. He enjoys that smaller clients often lend the freedom to look at more pieces of the pie, enabling him to see the big picture, while larger clients frequently offer innovative, cutting-edge projects. After CM Access Lead Career Advocate Jamie met Pete at a networking event, he was eager to see the clients and projects she could offer him. Pete's latest assignment with CM Access was designing prototypes for a mobile application for retailers that push deals to users.
If your team could use an extra set of hands – and a talented designer like Pete, give CM Access a call today at 800-330-4110.


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Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Faerie Queen Socks
I've just realised I haven't blogged about these socks, how terribly remiss of me! I'd wanted for a while to design a pair of socks inspired by the intricate designs on functional objects of the Arts and Crafts movement, and this is what came off my needles.
I wanted to try something a tiny bit different from standard sock construction, so I began with an ornate border workd flat on two needles and composed of lavish leaves and berries and a band of knotwork. This then is joined and the stitches picked up for the rest of the sock which is worked top down in the usual manner and which incorporates a double rose leaf lace insert and a practical eye-of-partridge stitch heel.
I'm pleased with the results, and although I worked mine in two shades of green, some of my test knitters have been making theirs in semi solid pinks and autumn tones, and I have to say they look fantastic.
As with all my patterns, it can be downloaded through Ravelry. This one costs $4, and I do hope some of you will give it a try.
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Friday, July 19, 2013
May Arts and Splash of Color
The Design Team for May Arts Ribbon has teamed up with Splash of Color for a fun two day hop. Yesterday their designers showed off some lovely projects and today the Ribbonistas are showing what they've been up to on the MA Blog. Make sure to leave a comment on the May Arts blog and the Splash of Color Blog to be in the running to win a 6pk of petite Luminarte H20s and all three spools of the May Arts Eyelet Ribbon series.
The Ribbonistas were challenged to alter our wonderful Eyelet ribbon using Splash of Color's Twinkling H2O's. I painted the ribbon to achieve a watercolor effect from blue to green to match my patterned paper. I hand stitched a gather to form the layers of the skirt for my chipboard dress form. I added a little bit more glitz with a belt and bow made from the Metallic Velvet.
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Labels: Graphic 45, May Arts Ribbon, Splash of Color, Xyron
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- July 19, 2013 at 10:31 AM
- Cathi ONeill said...
Love how you colored the eyelet lace and the yummy velvet ribbon, gorgeous project!
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- Angelica Chambers said...
Wow, this is truly something!!! I love your ideas!
- July 19, 2013 at 11:42 PM
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Monday, March 30, 2015
The Pixie is Back!
Every two years... Almost like clockwork... I am struck by an almost uncontrollable urge to get a pixie cut. Usually, the grow out begins right after the cut. This time I think I'm going to let it stick around... At least until August. Time will tell. But anyway. Here is a picture taken shortly before the cut...
And here are a couple after photos
Avery was being silly and sticking her gum on the top of her tongue.
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Get your pinkies aloft and at the ready as Brenda is putting on a marvellous High Tea afternoon at FSRC on Sunday 3rd July, between 4.30 – 6.30pm. It's going to be super popular so make sure you book in advance.
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If you don't know Ryan Korban yet, you just HAVE to see his work! He is an interior design genius. Seriously, I just can't get enough of his sexy, sleek sophisticated style. The list of his clients include top Hollywood celebrities like James Franko and models Julia Stegner and Jessica Stam. He also designed the NYC Alexander Wang's apartment and the flagship store in Manhattan. I cannot wait to see more of his projects, definitely a one to watch if you are into design at all!! And as his design mantra is sex, romance and fantasy I bet we will see more amazing spaces in the future!!
Designer crush: Ryan Korban
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Learning the capitals of the world has been greatly facilitated by a wide range of geography and learning sites and online courses offering this specialization. Whatever the method, learning world capitals requires persistence and a commitment of time.
- Play online games
Games and quizzes which test geography knowledge are a good way to learn countries' capitals. Sites like sheppardsoftware.com are designed for students to click on a country and learn the capital before taking quizzes on topics they have learned. The site is divided according to different levels of expertise, so you can go from beginner to intermediate all the way up to cartographer. Other sites such as lizardpoint.com give information and quizzes by continent, which can help you master one region at a time.
- Use mnemonic devices
You can learn and retain information using mnemonic devices. For instance, you could use name mnemonics, where the first letter of every capital is associated with the name of a person or object. Music mnemonics, where you put the names to be memorized to a song, can also be used in this context.
- Review and test yourself
Once you think you've mastered the capitals of a particular region, return repeatedly to the same information. Repetition aids memorization. Keep up to date on world news through sites like PBS or BBC. This will help you retain information by giving you additional, current facts about the country or region.


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by Hayley Bang, an Evangelical Lutheran Church in American delegate to the 57th Commission on the Status of Women
The day before attending CSW57, I read a news article that stated in 2012, one South Korean woman was killed by her intimate partner per three days. Around 120 women were killed by their intimate partners in one year.
"男尊女卑 女必從夫" has been the key concept for the gender hierarchy of Korea. The first four letters literarily mean men are higher than women, and second half means women must follow or obey their husbands. I was also a victim of this concept which still is exercised unconsciously among Koreans and the first generation of Korean Americans. I always questioned why men and women are not equal and especially questioned about the unfairness about male dominant society where not only men but also women oppressing other women.
So, for me, the opportunity to be in part of CSW57 is a great opportunity to learn about women's rights on a global scale. I was very nervous and excited about it. I was able to attend different side events and events that led by the Lutheran World Federation and the World Council of Churches, and I learned a lot of new things about different cases of violence against women. I was impressed by the quote that "Women's Rights = Human Rights." However, I was sad about the fact that we still talk about women's rights rather than just human rights, in a sense of gender inequality. It is sad that what gender you are born determines whether you have more rights compared to other gender. It is not limited to one particular area in the world, but it was a global problem. Yes, we are all different, yet women were similarly oppressed by the other gender and also by other women.
However, I do not give up there. I believe in unity in diversity yet variety. I know that we need different approaches to different cultures to end the violence against women. However, we are one and in the same purpose, we are united as one during CSW57. We are shouting and acting together with one voice to end the violence against women. CSW57 was the place to gather those voices together, and act together, yet gave us wisdom and knowledge about how to contextualize in each culture to end the violence against women. Thanks be to God about the people that I met during CSW57, the experiences I had, and more importantly thanks be to God that God is working in us, with us and calling us to be God's people and to look after each other.


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A week ago, Part One of this two-part battle report was published, and here we are with the second part.
The battle that was too big for one report concludes!
With the first order of the turn, the veteran crew of an SU-76 comes on from the Soviet side's left flank. Their first, surprise, shot on the Puma misses wildly, the men aboard overly excited.
With the anti-tank rifle team killed before their eyes, the ZIS-3 crew aims and fires their weapon at a squad of recently disembarked grenadiers. Half the squad evaporates, but the soldiers keep their nerve and stay on the field, approaching the objective.
Next, the German light howitzer crew continues to fire on the Soviet LMG squad as their target reloads. They finally find their range, and the troops are forced Down to protect themselves.
The Soviet regulars, having previously taken fire, fail to motivate. A nearby commissar sees to it that their attitudes are adjusted, but they refuse to leave the relative safety of the abandoned sandbag position, thinking the pistol of their political officer more forgiving than the machine guns of the enemy.
Even a smoking hole in their comrade's skull couldn't get them moving.
The empty half track moves forward to shield advancing Germans. One of the Soviet light machine gun squads pours fire down into the woods, killing a surviving member of the grenadier squad that had taken fire from the ZIS-3.
What's left of the grenadier unit advances behind the cover of the vehicle, and sprays bullets into approaching Soviets, following the orders of their Leutnant.
Ignoring the shouts of a nearby officer, the panicked crew of the Stummel continues to blindly fall back, and they slam into a tree.
Seeing an opportunity, the Puma's commander orders his crew to steer their vehicle towards the SU-76 in order to find a clear line of fire. They do, and the ammunition from their main gun slams into the ZIS-3. It immediately catches fire, but her veteran crew manage to put the fire out before it can reach the ammunition rack.
A talented German sniper advances out from behind cover, and takes a shot on the move at the decimated Soviet sub-machine gun squad. His snap shot catches a trooper and spins him around, dead. The assault squad's commander looks nervously around and the last survivors of his beleaguered unit, and at the next opportunity, decides to run away from the fiercely fighting Germans. (FUBAR!)
On the other side of the battlefield, untested conscripts decide advancing on their objective is a better prospect that remaining inside the position with the furious commissar. The grenadier squad, waiting in ambush in a nearby defensive position, open fire as they move, killing three Soviets.
Inspired to courage at the sight of their fallen squad members - or the baleful glare of the commissar - the survivors pass their green roll and are upgraded from inexperienced, to regular soldiers.
What's left of the German platoon circles the wagons around the objective, but the screaming Soviet horde approaches from nearly all sides. The defenders are almost cut-off.
Desperately advancing under fire, attempting to get to the objective, a unit of grenadiers engages in a running gun battle with the courageous Soviet conscript squad. Three more riflemen fall to the German bullets.
After taking fire from the German howitzer, the Soviet light machine gun squad leader decides it would be better to charge towards the objective that take further artillery shelling. Now the Soviets challenge the German middle.
Under pressure from the rapidly approaching Russians, the remaining two grenadiers at the objective decide to look for cover instead of defending the supply cache. The platoon leader looks on helplessly.
Continuing its accurate fire, the ZIS-3 zeroes in on the last remaining German infantry squad approaching the objective from the German table edge. More than half of the unit falls to the shell.
Fearing a complete collapse of the center, the Puma's commander hurls his vehicle into the tide of Soviet troops, firing its machine gun wildly.
Close range fire, with the majority of the combatants close enough to touch the objective, nearly destroys another squad of German grenadiers.
Their fire mission completed, and their comrades bravely charging forward, the observer team throws itself into close combat at the objective, sub-machine guns blazing.
The victorious spotters hold the objective, slain Germans at their feet, as the Heer officer looks on in horror. Soviets run towards the supplies from all sides, overwhelming the center.
With most of his force destroyed, and the Red Horde overtaking his positions, the German commander decides to quit the field with what remains of his men.
Soviet victory!
(And one last little tidbit for those of you that survived the entire two-part battle report: Today, The Countdown begins!)
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NORFOLK – Norfolk Police are looking for a man they say stabbed someone else in downtown Norfolk Wednesday evening.
Norfolk Police Capt. Michael Bauer says it happened just after 9 p.m. to the north alley of the 100-block of Norfolk Avenue.
Capt. Bauer says a 25-year old man had been stabbed and the suspect had fled the area on foot. The victim was taken to Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk for treatment of what were called non-life-threatening injuries.
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Sunday, April 23, 2017
Must I police you like a criminal? - U
Image: Rod Steiger in Al Capone
from the trailer for the film. (here)
Note: Yves at MLMM says,
For this week, I would like you to write a dialogue piece
- by making two different characters talk (here)
U for Ultimatum Issued in the Quest to be Healthy
Don't you dare mess around with me
I've had enough of your kind
Must I police you like a criminal?
I mean….I know that fits you
But must you make me say it?
No buts here
You're either with me or you are not.
I know..Boss..but
I'm not your boss
I'm your brother-in-law
You forgot you married my sister, huh?
No, I mean yes, that's a fact.
Everyone knows!
Why it takes you so long.
Say so, say it right
We tried everything.
Many specialists
Come on..make it fast!.
The best there are?
Yes, the best!
I'll pummel your face!
But we did!
You mean my sister is barren?
Yves at MLMM's - dialogue pairings
Heather at A to Z Challenge - U
Mary's at PU's Poetry Pantry #350
22 comments:
a back and forth that could surely get nasty, ultimatum like the cat, how about that.ReplyDelete
This is a fast-paced and tense, tight piece of dialogue, Hank. Really well done.ReplyDelete
Excellent use of the dialogue Hank, so nicely done.ReplyDelete
This conversational poem rocks, Hank!ReplyDelete
A situation I would not like to be in, Very well expressed Hank.ReplyDelete
This is fantastic dialogue, Hank. I can see the punches and the cringes in the words.ReplyDelete
I love dialogue-type poetry, Hank. This is intense and pretty scary to be in a situation.ReplyDelete
Great job with the dialogue ... and it can be so tricky. An intense scene - well rendered.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 23, 2017 at 5:31 PM
Leave it to you, Hank. This is intense and draws one in.ReplyDelete
That's quite a conclusion. I think someone is in trouble.ReplyDelete
Well it could be him not her.ReplyDelete
It reads like a scene from fast paced movie. I find it difficult to write dialogue but you did a great job.ReplyDelete
Oh dear, not a happy situation...it could equally be the man who is infertile...people always looking to pin it on the women, even own sister. Well done on the poetry as usual.ReplyDelete
This is quite intense Hank. You managed to get some rhymes in. Those lines I liked best. You got me with the intrigue too. You left me wondering.ReplyDelete
Thanks for linking to my Sunday Standard
Much love...
The poem is awesome...ReplyDelete
I wonder where the "T" of A to Z challenge is???
A Peice Of My Life
I hope we can all police ourselves - ;)ReplyDelete
Intense and terse dialogue. A word film noir.ReplyDelete
Interesting dialogue – and a surprise ending which nevertheless makes perfect sense.ReplyDelete
Interesting read!ReplyDelete
Very intense.ReplyDelete
I feel the dynamics in the dialog, and contrast of characters. Very well done!ReplyDelete


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Gail Sawatzky and Bev Friesen (me on the right) with our Mennonite Women Evolving exhibit which was featured at the Steinbach Mennonite Heritage Museum November 3, 2010 until Feb 28, 2011 and then went to CMU's Mennonite Heritage Gallery from March 11 – April 30th, 2011.
Currently this exhibition is resting.
Some previous pieces have been sold but look for the new pieces that have been added to the timeline as this exhibit evolves!
Mennonite Women Evolving Exhibit is Scheduled to be shown at the Pembina Hills Gallery in November 2011 and Portage la Prairie in 2012.
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Lets save water!!Created by:
9 Oct 2016 - General
- Put plastic bottles or float booster in your toilet tank or float booster. This may save ten or more gallons of water per day. To cut down on water waste, put an inch or two of sand or water inside each of two plastic bottles to weigh them down. Fill the bottles with water, screw the lids on, and put them in your toilet tank, safely away from the operating mechanisms. Or, buy an inexpensive float booster. This may save ten or more gallons of water per day.
- Check your toilets for leaks.Put a little food coloring in your toilet tank. If, without flushing, the color begins to appear in the bowl within 30 minutes, you have a leak that should be repaired immediately. Most replacement parts are inexpensive and easy to install.
- Take shorter showers.
One way to cut down on water use is to turn off the shower after soaping up, then turn it back on to rinse. A four-minute shower uses approximately 20 to 40 gallons of water.
There is no need to keep the water running while brushing your teeth. Just wet your brush and fill a glass for mouth rinsing.
- Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush.
- When washing dishes by hand, don't leave the water running for rinsing. If you have a double-basin, fill one with soapy water and one with rinse water. If you have a single-basin sink, gather washed dishes in a dish rack and rinse them with a spray device or a panful of hot water.


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Descubre los resultados de la convocatoria Mi momento Vidal Sassoon
Resumen de la convocatoria
¿En quién te convertirías cuando tu peinado te transforme?
Tu cabello define tu estilo, y quién eres. El peinado de tu cabello es tan importante que puede transformarte en la persona que quieres ser, permitiéndote expresar múltiples facetas de tu personalidad.
Muéstranos un momento audaz en el cual el peinado de tu cabello te da la libertad de volverte quien tu quieres ser.
Formato: Video o Animación de hasta 30 segundos, fotos (con descripción de la historia), guiones.
Ganadores Premio del Jurado
Selección de Vidal Sassoon
Usyaev #1 Premio
- Video
- Escritura creativa
- Fotografía
- Escritura de guiones para videos y animaciones
#1 Premio de 1.300 € para VS2
The idea for the video itself came almost instantly. We wanted to make an ironic video, daily reflect changing trends in fashion and style. Sometimes the race for the style is cute, sometimes it can go up to the point of absurdity. And the next day we started shooting. We called friends with the animals, and away we go!
The most difficult thing was – it combined in one room a cat, a dog and a fish. Cat always went to a fish, a dog to a cat and that was infinitely :) But everything turned out very well.
Masey #2 Premio
- Diseño Gráfico
- Video
- Ilustración
- Escritura creativa
#2 Premio de 1.000 € para The new Look - the new you
A good hairstyle can become a special appeal in the person's image and can make one more self-confident. I like to experiment with my hairstyle, so when I found out about the contest I got really excited and decided to take part in it :-)
Thanks for great variety of interesting contests!
michaelcsnyder #3 Premio
- Video
#3 Premio de 500 € para VIDALSASSON2
I've been with Eyeka for about 6 months now, but I've only entered two contests. This contest was fun! I saw it as a chance to play with the atmosphere of the project. It allowed us to create two very different environments: the cluttered and frantic concert venue & the clear and very open environment of the student. I'd been looking for a project that would allow me some freedom to play with lighting and direction and the idea of being able to create contrasting environments sounded like fun.
We spent hours trying to find a way to steam a pane glass in front of the camera lens to give the idea that he was looking into a foggy mirror. Eventually we just coated it with febrile and through it as far out of focus as possible so it became hazy and you couldn't see the individual droplets. I work in a team. Between the cast and crew for this project we had 11 people; 1 Director, 1 Director of Photography, 1 Gaffer, 2 Grips, 1 lead actor, 3 Extras, and 2 music composers.


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- We offer two summer sessions every year. Session I runs from mid-May to mid-June and Session II runs from mid-June to mid-July.
- You can apply for session I, session II or both sessions combined.
- Each course is worth 3 credits and students will complete 6 credits per session.
- All courses are conducted in Spanish.
- Spanish prerequisites: Completed at least two semesters of beginning Spanish or the equivalent.
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SPAN 3031 Conversation Cinema Latin America
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SPAN 3050 Spanish for Medical Professionals
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SPAN 3410 Survey of Spanish Literature II (1700-present)
SPAN 3430 Survey of Latin American Literature II (1900-present)
SPAN 4040 Translation from Spanish to English
SPAN 4050 Economy of Latin America (or PLCP 2500 Special Topics in Comparative Politics: Economy of Latin America)*#
SPAN 4700 Spanish Culture & Civilization (or HIEU 3712 Sp.Culture & Civilization)
SPAN 4705 Spanish Mass Media (or MDST 3504 Special Topics in Non-US Media or PLCP 3500 Special Topics in Comparative Politics: Sppanish Mass Media)*
SPAN 4708 Picasso (or ARTH 3545 Topics in 20th/21st Century Art)
SPAN 4709 Spanish Modern Art (or ARTH 3545 Topics in 20th/21st Century Art)
SPAN 4713 Economy of the European Union (or PLIR 3610 The European Union in World Affairs)* #
# See the Business Spanish section for course descriptions
SPAN 2010/2020-Intermediate Spanish/Advanced Intermediate Spanish
This course is intended for students who are already familiar with the Spanish language. Thus, the course will increase the student's vocabulary and improve his mastery of langu
age skills in each of the following areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing. In addition, the course will provide each student with the opportunity to review important grammatical areas.
SPAN 2020/3030-Advanced Intermediate Spanish/Cultural Conversations
For students who have completed 2010 or an equivalent Intermediate Spanish course.
SPAN 3010-Grammar Review and Composition I
This course strives for a deeper understanding of grammatical aspects of the Spanish language through an intensive review of the main forms and uses of "ser" and "estar", simple and perfect verb tenses, pronouns, prepositions, passive voice, imperative, subjunctive and indicative/subjunctive contrast. It is assumed the student has a working knowledge of the mechanics. Though this course is a review, it is intended to increase the student's skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in preparation for work in upper-level courses.
SPAN 3020-Grammar Review and Composition II
This course seeks to develop advanced literacy in Spanish through extensive reading, writing, analysis, and discussion of authentic literary texts and videos. Emphasis is placed on how grammatical forms codify meaning and how grammar and meaning interact to construct the language and textual structure expected in the following academic genres: the comparative essay, the argumentative essay, and the research paper.
SPAN 3030-Cultural Conversations
This course is intended primarily for students with some background in grammar and syntax. The course presents the student with a variety of practical situations to improve communication in Spanish. Oral presentations about cultural and social Spain, current readings, and quotations by famous people, debate, and acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions. The final grade will primarily be assessed on the quality of class participation and weekly class work.
SPAN 3031-Conversation Cinema Latin America
This class is designed as an advanced-level conversation class, with a cultural component. The major course materials are contemporary Latin American films and supplementary readings. Classroom activities are designed to track deficiencies in pronunciation, accent, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Through the content of the films, students study issues relating to the cultures of Latin America.
SPAN 3040-Business Spanish
This is an advanced Spanish course recommended for students with a solid background in Spanish. It focuses on the use of Spanish business terminology concerning business organization, management, banking, real estate and equipment, human resources, products and services, marketing (buying and selling, storage, transportation and advertising) and foreign trade. It also deals with the fundamentals of practical commercial Spanish correspondence and documentation. Other important aspects of the course will be studying Hispanic countries' commercial behaviors, and their present economical reality.
SPAN 3050-Spanish for Medical Professionals
This course is designed for students planning to work in the health care field and who want to develop fundamental written and oral skills and vocabulary for the assessment of Spanish speaking patients in a variety of settings. Students will gain familiarity with non-technical and semi-technical functional vocabulary, along with idiomatic expressions and situational phrases that are used in medical Spanish. Medical language skills and cultural competency for health care situations will be developed as well as a review of important grammatical features
SPAN 3300-Texts and Interpretation
The course will focus on analyzing contemporary texts in prose, poetry and drama, all representing main tendencies, and showing the social atmosphere of the moment. This course will provide beginning Spanish majors and other interested students with the basic terminology and concepts involved in textual analysis. Practice in writing analytical essays and examinations on literary topics will prepare the student for more advanced courses of Spanish and Spanish American literature.
SPAN 3410-Survey of Spanish Literature II
A survey of Spanish texts and authors from the beginning of the Enlightenment to the contemporary period, that shows the complexity of the cultural and social life in Spain during this important period, the paths that historical facts such as Spanish Civil War left in the literature and the evolution of Spanish diversity. We will study literary movements such as Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Generation of 98, and Modernism, Generation of 1927, post-war and post-Franco literature.
SPAN 3430-Survey of Latin American Literature II
This is a survey of Latin American literature in the 20th century. It will deal chronologically with short stories, poetry, and a few essays. The aim will be to provide a general introduction to the study of modern and contemporary Spanish American literature, its main periods and movements and its major authors showing its richness, diversity and complexity. We will read a selection of authors coming from very diverse countries and cultural environments, among others, Gabriel García Márquez, Julio Cortázar, Juan Rulfo, Luisa Valenzuela, Joge Luis Borges.
SPAN 4040-Translation from Spanish to English
The aim of this course is to explore the general principles and the practical techniques of translation from Spanish to English (sometimes from English to Spanish) by discussing and translating examples drawn from a wide variety of registers. Colloquial, general, literary, and technical texts will be translated and commented on during the course. The final grade will be assessed not only on the basis of exams, but also on weekly class work and the quality of class participation.
SPAN 4700-Spanish Culture and Civilization or (HIEU 3712-Spanish Culture and Civilization)*
This course intends to inform the student of the peculiarities and traits that define and have defined the social, political, ideological, economic and cultural context of Spain on a national as well as regional scale. Using a historic-political reference, an analysis will be made of the points that best define Spanish cultural reality: festivals, bulls, music, gastronomy, art, etc…., which will allow the student to passing precise coordinates to this reality beyond preconceived ideas and stereotypes.
SPAN 4705-Spanish Mass Media or (MDST 3504 Special Topics in Non-US Media: Spanish Mass Media, or PLCP 3500 Special Topics in Comparative Politics: Spanish Mass Media) *
Mass media, especially those based on images, are very important nowadays to create, modify and empower cultural communities by providing signs of identity and topics to discuss inside the community. Studying media is a very good way to discover how today's Spaniards think about themselves and others, since media simultaneously influence and reflect those images. This course starts with background on the history and structure of the media in Spain, discussions about some multimedia texts to discover how they work and find out relevant information about Spain in different levels of reading: implicit ideologies, roles of men and women, current controversies, Spanish identity vs. regional identities, the influence of opinion lobbies, images of USA.
SPAN 4708-Picasso (or ARTH 3545-Topics in 20th/21st Century Art)*
If we looked back on the 20th century from the vantage point of the present, we would define it with just one word: Picasso. This artist was capable of transforming all the art of his period, showing us a new way of looking at reality and the world. Through the different artistic styles that the artist either developed or assimilated, the course will help us understand this new reality and see the world from a different perspective.
SPAN 4709-Modern Spanish Art (or ARTH 3545-Topics in 20th/21st Century Art)*
Nineteenth and 20th century Spanish art boasts of some of the most outstanding figures of world art: Goya, Picasso, Dalí, Miró, Tapies, Chillida, Villanueva, Gaudí and Calatrava, to name just a few among the vast artistic production that has marked world art history over these two centuries. We will study these artists, their works and influence in the different styles of the contemporary period which will be reviewed up to current times.
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23 Woodridge Drive is a $20,000 home on a 1.02 acre lot located in Lancaster, KY.
These mostly nice level lots are located off of Ben Naylor Road and near The Peninsula Golf Course and Herrington Lake. Uniquely situated in the Woodsprings Subdivision with access to different parts of Herrington Lake nearby but not in the midst of activity. Lots are at least an acre and have wonderful views. There are restrictions that protect your investment. Call for a copy of restrictions and plat. You might even want to pair a couple together to give yourself more privacy. Several very nice homes already built.
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Hello Peeps!
Today we are going to a Birthday Party for 3 horses! It is for a horse that we used to own, a very close friends horse and the barn owner's horse who just turned 30!! It should be a fun day!! Here are the cards I made for them:
So what do you think?? If you were a horse and it was your Birthday would you like these cards?? Which one would you want for your horse self?
Well I hope we don't all swelter in this heat and humidity today!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Birthday Cards
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Oh my gosh, they are all so creative and fabulous, Lori!! Perfect for the horses!! I love them all but if I had to pick, I'd say the middle one is my fav - I love the image!! You did a wonderful job on each!! Have fun at the party!! Have a great day :)ReplyDelete
A Mermaid's Crafts
love your horsey cards, Lori, and what a fun way to celebrate the lives of animals who are dear to us!ReplyDelete
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