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Google's Schmidt Does the Android Definition Boogie
Jan 11, 2012 11:26 AM PT
As Android smartphones sell like hot cakes -- 3.7 million were reportedly activated on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day -- concerns about the fragmentation of the operating system are increasing, and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt sought to allay those fears while speaking at a panel at the Consumer Electronics Show Tuesday.
Schmidt reportedly stated that Android is not fragmented, but rather "differentiated."
Further, Google wants to have all Android users employ Android 4.0 aka "Ice Cream Sandwich," Schmidt reportedly stated. However, customers will retain choice because they're not bound to any one manufacturer's hardware.
However, Schmidt's insistence that Android's differentiated rather than fragmented is "just marketing at the end of the day," chuckled Maribel Lopez, principal analyst at Lopez Research.
"From the developer's perspective, we hear two things about what's wrong with Android, or what it can do better: Friction and fragmentation," Simon Khalaf, president and CEO at Flurry Analytics, told LinuxInsider. "If developers say Android is fragmented, then it is."
Google did not respond to requests for comment for this story.
Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Differentiation means consumers have a choice, and the phone manufacturers will compete on their view of innovation, Schmidt explained.
Fragmentation, on the other hand, means an app will run on one device and not another, he added.
Back in March, at the Android Developers' Conference, Google's Chet Haase stated that there was a lot of talk about fragmentation in the Android world.
The company included the "Fragments" feature in Android 3.0, aka "Honeycomb," which was released in March, to deal with fragmentation, Haase said.
However, Fragments are "simply UI building blocks and have nothing to do with fragmentation per se," Flurry's Khalaf contended.
Fragmentation Is Alive and Well
The Android market is suffering from fragmentation, which "refers to device fragmentation in which developers have to worry about UI (user interface) differences, hardware spec differences, [and] OS version differences between Android devices," Flurry's Khalaf told LinuxInsider.
"Developers are suffering from the exact issue Dr. Schmidt is talking about, one app running on a device and not another," Khalaf pointed out. "In the developer's view, there isn't a single version of Android; there are versions of Android based on the devices that ship with [it]."
"Different device manufacturers are on different distributions of Android, and that's a fragmentation issue." Khalaf said. That means "development, testing, certification and the UI are [all] a bit different," he added.
"You have Android islands, and everybody won't get the same Android experience," Lopez Research's Lopez told LinuxInsider.
We All Scream for Ice Cream?
Google's desire to move Android phone users to Ice Cream Sandwich, as Schmidt reportedly stated, is an attempt "to ease fragmentation issues in the next 18 months," Flurry's Khalaf speculated.
Moving to ICS isn't so easy for all users, though. Some Android devices, even ones purchased relatively recently, cannot be upgraded to ICS. For those users, moving to ICS would require the purchase of a new phone. However, interpreting these efforts as coercion on Google's part would be incorrect, Khalaf said.
"The lifetime of a smartphone contract is two years, and consumers will buy new devices anyway," he explained.
Google "have to rationalize the OS platform, and it's going to take them a while because Android's so successful," Lopez pointed out. "I think the goal for them going forward is to have one OS like [Apple's] iOS, but that's not going to happen for some years."
However, Android devices appeal to both the high- and low-end markets, unlike the iPhone, which targets the high end, and that might be the hitch in Google's plans to rationalize Android.
"If you really want global dominance, you need to have a product in each of the price points, and Google does want both the high and low ends," Lopez remarked.
Room for One More?
Google's long proclaimed its adherence to the open approach, where device manufacturers are free to modify Android's UI, unlike Apple, which exerts strict control over every aspect of its products.
Both approaches will do well because of the size of the market, Flurry's Khalaf said.
"When you talk about a (US)$1.15 trillion handset and PC tablet market, a $650 billion payment market, a $100 billion digital media and entertain market, and a $40 billion advertisement market that are being disrupted by mobile and the apps and software that power it, it's almost a sure thing that both approaches will make it," Khalaf explained. "A rising tide lifts all boats."


text: Mike Ditka coached the Bears to their only Super Bowl championship during the 1985 season, a 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in New Orleans on Jan. 26, 1986. A standout tight end and defensive lineman at the University of Pittsburgh, he was a first-round draft pick by the Bears in 1961. Ditka revolutionized the position of tight end with his pass-catching ability and helped lead the Bears to the 1963 championship, but he clashed with Bears owner and coach George Halas. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1967 and finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys. He was named coach of the Bears in 1982 and finished 3-6 in the strike-shortened season. Ditka led the Bears to Super Bowl XX after a 15-1 regular season. Ditka was fired after the 1992 season and went on to coach the New Orleans Saints for three years. He was named to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the NFL Hall of Fame in 1988. Ditka is also known for his work with NFL veterans, a string of commercials, his mustache and a co-starring turn in the film "Kicking and Screaming."

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Served on the boardwalks of Atlantic beaches, these simple fries are a taste of summer.
The starting point is a basic french fry that is crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle. This is the fry perfected in street stands for over two centuries in Belgium and France. Master this fry and you'll have no problem finding friends.–Zac Williams
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Peanut oil and Old Bay. It's no coincidence that these are not just the defining components of proper beach fries, but the iconic aromas of any Atlantic boardwalk.
Beach Fries
- Quick Glance
- Serves 6
Special Equipment: Deep-fry or candy or instant-read thermometer
- 6 fresh Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes (12 to 15 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- Peanut oil
- Old Bay seasoning
- Apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1. Peel the potatoes. Using a knife with a sharp blade or a fry cutter, cut them into lengths a little less than 1/2 inch square. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl filled with cold water. Add the vinegar and swirl the potatoes around. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Swirl the potatoes again and drain the water. Spread the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat dry with additional paper towels.
- 3. In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer, preheat the peanut oil to 315°F (157°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- 4. Working in small batches of approximately 2 cups each, add the sliced potatoes to the hot oil. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender but not brown. Using a basket or slotted spoon, remove the potatoes from the oil, shaking to remove any excess oil. Spread the potatoes on paper towels to drain. At this point the potato slices should be refrigerated at least 1 hour, uncovered, or as long as overnight. (You can also freeze the blanched slices at this stage for up to 1 month in a well-sealed freezer bag.)
- 5. When you are ready to serve the fries, reheat the oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry for about 4 minutes, until crispy and golden. (If using frozen potatoes, allow them to thaw at room temperature. Pat dry before frying.) Remove the fries from the fryer to remove excess oil. Spread on paper towels. Allow the fries to stand for 1 minute before sprinkling them with Old Bay. Serve them hot, preferably in a paper cup, dousing them liberally with vinegar, if desired.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
outfit post
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
the beautiful people i associate with...
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
moss-feather bullet earring
made the pieces quite some time ago, but i've been extremely lately, and forgot to post them.
the first piece is entirely mine...i make these earrings using bullet cases and fishing feathers. i'm opening up an online shop sometime soon, and this will be listed.
the second piece is a rough copy of anni jürgenson's found here.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
prada graffiti
had a mildly interesting weekend. took a daytrip to Jūrmala, which as you can see from the picture, was like walking through a cloud.
ate bento boxes in Riga. and snapped a picture of this lovely Prada branding on the bridge. dear jesus, there was no enthusiasm in that post. <3
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
strawberry mojitos
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The Look contest blog entry.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
blazers and high waistlines.
hello again, my dear followers. aren't you surprised to hear from me THREE DAYS IN A ROW!?? i know, it's a bit weird for me too, but being in a foreign country with no one my age gives me gargantuan amounts of introspective, free time.
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Monday, August 8, 2011
having a jolly good day
obsessed with Latvian architecture.
pictures taken by my lovely, eleven-year-old brother, because i do not have a whipped boyfriend (or just a boyfriend in general) to take loads of photos of me.
isn't that cute? i attempted to take a posh little picture of my food.
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Riga, Latvia.
view from my bedroom^
oh wow. i haven't posted on my blogspot in AGES. i've lost a whopping amount of followers...
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Friday, June 17, 2011
peach trees and summer breeze
going to see "green lantern" soon.
god, ryan reynolds is hot AF...
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Calais Campbell wasn't a fan of the hideous merry-go-round at quarterback that sunk last year's Arizona Cardinals.
In a riff unlikely to please Kevin Kolb, among others, the defensive lineman talked up the difference Carson Palmer will make in 2013.
"I think it's very likely we can win the division, yes," Campbell told CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman. "I respect every opponent in our division. Every one. But I think of it this way. We were able to hang in a bunch of our division games without a real quarterback.
"I don't want to disrespect anyone but now we have a real quarterback to go with a good defense. When we play with a lead, we're hard to beat. This is the first time in years that we have an offense that matches our defense."
That depends on if you see Palmer, at age 33, as a guy who can topple the nasty NFC West. He was sneaky productive on a horrid Oakland Raiders team last season, throwing for 4,018 yards, but Palmer will be tested against the stingy Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams.
The Cardinals remain a long shot in the West, but Campbell's right -- watching Kolb give way to John Skelton, Ryan Lindley and Brian Hoyer was akin to witnessing a 53-person vehicle slam into a brick wall. Over. And over. And over.
Palmer's worth a shot.
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(From Pakistan Policy Blog---22-1-08)
Ahmad Zaidan, al-Jazeera's Islamabad bureau chief, interviewed Baitullah Mehsud in December. The video, provided above, was aired on the station a few days ago. It's Mehsud's first television interview.
The leader of Tehreek-e Taliban-e Pakistan (Taliban Movement of Pakistan) speaks in Pashto (translated by AJ into Arabic) while Zaidan presents the questions in Arabic.
Some key points are below.
On the Tehreek-e Taliban-e Pakistan
The alliance took so long to form because of several challenges, including the assistance needed by the Arabs and Uzbeks and the attempts of the Pakistani government to divide the population. The biggest losers of the Taliban alliance, says Mehsud, will be Washington, Britain, and the other countries of disbelief.
Relations with the original Taliban and al-Qaeda
He and his group members have given their bayah, or oath of allegiance, to Mullah Omar, the amir ul mumineen. Omar leads not only Afghanistan, but the entire Muslim world. The Muslims, even in America, are "our" brothers.
Skirts issue of relations with AQ, particularly bin Laden and Zawahiri. Simply says a Muslim is a brother of a Muslim. Does mention that Zarqawi was among Mehsud & Co. prior to heading to Iraq.
First priority is the conducting of a defensive jihad. He says the Pakistani army attacks their homes on the orders of George W. Bush. Would like Pakistani forces out b/c of their displayed 'barbarism'.
Secondary goal is the application of Islamic law throughout Pakistan. The movement will not just be in the northwest, but spread throughout Pakistan into Punjab and Sindh.
The Pakistani Army
It plays the different tribes and regions off of one another. In area X it is in peace talks or has a truce in place, and then in area Y it is in a state of war. Then the roles change, and it is in combat against area X and talking peace with area Y. He calls this a "policy of deception."
The Pakistani army's war in the tribal areas is an American war. He quotes the Qur'anic prohibition on taking Jews and Christians (5:51) as one's protectors several times.
Musharraf is a slave of Bush, the West, and the disbelievers. He's declared a war against them and the Arab and Uzbek migrants, who have come to defend Islam and Pakistan, under American pressure. He submitted them to the Americans, killed women and children.
Nuclear Weapons
Islam doesn't permit the killing of women and children, which nukes would inevitably do. Don't have thoughts about the use of nuclear weapons. America killed innocents in Japan–Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The fear right now is the use of American bombs against the Muslims as they used against the Japanese. Says, we fear the American bombs, not the Pakistani bombs. At least the Pakistani bombs are controlled by Muslims.
Beyond Pakistan
"Yes, we send and will send our boys into Afghanistan for jihad."
Denied links to India, Iran, etc. Says his successes are due to the grace of God. Skirts issue of funding source. Says their arsenal comes from booty taken from opponents.
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I sometimes see confusion among athletes about the Base period of training. This is the time of year when you train to train, not train to race. That means in Base you are preparing the body for the greater stresses that will follow in the Build period. Build starts immediately after Base ends about 11-12 weeks before your first A-priority race of the season. In the Build period you will be training with workouts that are very much like the stresses you will experience in racing. This is training to race.
There is a big difference between training to train and training to race and yet I see athletes in Base doing the very same workouts they will be doing a few weeks before their first big event, such as anaerobic intervals, lactate hill repeats, and hard group workouts. These are all workouts intended to prepare you for the stresses of racing, not training.
So what should you do differently in Base period workouts? I explained that in some detail in my four-part series on Base 1 (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4). The training stress in the following two periods gradually increases so that by the end of Base 3 you are much more generally fit than when you started Base 1 and you are ready to begin training for the specific stresses of racing. This process takes somewhere in the neighborhood of 12 weeks. Here's a quick look at the typical changes I make from Base 1 as the athlete progresses to the Base 2 and Base 3 periods.
Base 2
Base 2 starts about 19-20 weeks before your A-priority race. There are two changes that I typically make now. The first is that I have the athlete cut back on weight training, not only in terms of the number of days assigned to it each week, but also the stress applied with loads, sets and reps. Strength maintenance is now the goal. "Functional" strength training may continue as before.
The second change is to introduce sport-specific muscular force training with hill work incorporated into steady, moderate effort bike and run workouts. I described these here. For swimming paddles and drag devices will help to create more force.
I'll also include some 3-zone muscular endurance training now. This could be something such as 2 x 20 minutes (5-minute recoveries) or 3 x 12 minutes (3-minute recoveries). The hard part here is getting the athlete to hold back and stay in zone 3. Many want to bump it up to zone 4. There will be lots of time for that later on.
Aerobic endurance and speed skills workouts continue as before. The endurance sessions continue to get longer as the skills sessions continue as in Base 1.
Base 3
The last Base period begins about 15-16 weeks before your A-priority event. Two more adjustments are made to the training now. Weight training is cut back even more to just once a week. In fact, if pressed for time it's now ok to stop strength training altogether (I'd rather see it continue, but specificity is now starting to trump general fitness).
The second change is that muscular endurance training is increased. This involves long intervals in the range of 6 to 12 minutes done at about the lactate threshold (zone 4) with very short recoveries that are about 25 percent of the work-interval duration. Twenty to 40 minutes of cumulative lactate threshold training within one workout each week (per sport for triathletes) is generally quite effective. Build from low to high volume in this workout over the course of Base 3.
Aerobic endurance, speed skills and force training continue as in Base 2.
Other Matters
It is usually best for athletes who recover slowly, such as older competitors and novices, to do four, three-week periods instead of three, four-week periods (the last few days of each of these multi-week periods is for recovery). So these slower-recovering athletes will follow a plan including Base 1, Base 2, Base 3 and Base 3 again. Each period is three weeks. They will still end up with 12 weeks of Base training but will have more frequent rest.
And as for rest, both groups, whether doing three-week or four-week periods, will recover with short and low-intensity workouts for three to six days in the last week of each Base period. This will help to prevent overuse injury, illness, burnout and overtraining.
By following a Base training program such as this you will arrive at the start of the Build period some 11-12 weeks before the first A-priority race with good general fitness. In the Build period the workouts will take on the characteristic stresses you expect to encounter in racing. I'll discuss that more at a much later date.


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This week's edition of British satirical magazine "Private Eye" claims that the planned air date for the next season of Doctor Who is August 2014. This ties in with the Radio Times announcement that filming for the next season starts in autumn, so it's rather probable. If they're still casting a new Doctor right now, it's quite that the pre-filming process could take until then.
"Private Eye" has previously published some controversial reports on the show; the BBC went out of its way to deny claims that the 2012 series would consist only of four specials when the magazine reported as much in June 2011 (as it turned out, they were only off by two episodes, despite Steven Moffat's Twitter on the subject). Their report on Caroline Skinner's leaving has not been commented upon by any of the involved parties, understandably.
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Private Eye - Series Eight Spoilers?
By Dorothy Ail at 23:00
Labels: 12th Doctor , Doctor Who , private eye , Radio Times , series 7
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That doesn't actually guarantee more than a half season. Could be a half again, like the goodbye to the Ponds.
- 13 June 2013 at 01:13
They need to start coming out with stuff instead of trying to be all secret about what they are doing. If they just came out and told us what they were planning then the fans would not be trying to uncover it so much.
Not sure why they feel the need to have such control and secrecy.
- 13 June 2013 at 13:14
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Full Spectrum Diplomacy and Grand Strategy
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Full Spectrum Diplomacy and Grand Strategy: Reforming the Structure and Culture of U.S. Foreign Policy, by John Lenczowski, offers a solution to one of the greatest weaknesses in US foreign policy that has exacerbated the unprecedented anti-Americanism of recent years--the US government's inability to conduct the "full spectrum" of diplomatic arts and integrate them with the other arts of statecraft at the level of grand strategy.
The analysis presents a critique of how the Department of State's focus on traditional, government-to-government diplomacy comes at the expense of public diplomacy. "Public diplomacy" is defined in the broadest sense as including all those arts that involve relations with, and influence over, foreign publics and opinion leaders, including cultural diplomacy, exchanges, information policy, strategic communications, psychological strategy, political action, political warfare, and wars of ideas.
Author John Lenczowski, one of the first modern advocates for the strategic integration of all the instruments of national power, calls for the development of an "influence culture" in US foreign policy, and provides a roadmap for reforming the structure and culture of American diplomacy. While addressing contemporary US foreign policy, this study presents lessons in statecraft and grand strategy that are applicable for all times and places. Full Spectrum Diplomacy and Grand Strategy thus raises issues that are relevant to only to diplomats but also to practitioners of intelligence, counterintelligence, military strategy, and economic statecraft.
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"In this engaging book, John Lenczowski traces our efforts to understand and incorporate the broader uses of public diplomacy into a more effective integrated strategy. He explains our shortcomings in fragmented management and offers concrete suggestions for a more dynamic and effective program for full spectrum diplomacy. This is a must-read for those who care about our future."
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Some issues we report on remind us of the arcade game, Whack-a-Mole. Take landfills, for example. This year, landfill issues have been big news in Lancaster County.
Area residents are in for a treat. In between Father's Day and the annual weekend of July Fourth celebrations is a significant date in Lancaster County.
The grand opening for the new Lancaster County Courthouse is 2 to 5 p.m Sunday.
The event is open to the public and area residents are encouraged to attend the grand opening.
Lancaster County Council will hold its final vote Monday, June 27, on the county's 2011-12 budget.
The $33,333,179 budget includes tax hikes of 1.2 mills in the county's general fund, a one-tenth of a mill increase in the University of South Carolina Lancaster fund and an increase of $5 in the county road fee.
Depending on which historical version you believe, the origin of Father's Day was based on the same premise – since there was a special day to honor mothers, father ought to have a day, also.
Sonora Smart Dodd is the name most associated with the origin of the special day. Dodd was listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909 when she came up with the idea. Her own father was the inspiration behind the idea. He was a Civil War veteran who raised six children on his own after his wife died.
Lancaster County District Superintendent Gene Moore knows a good thing when he sees it and doesn't mind saying so.
He's emphatic about retiring Superintendent Administrative Assistant JoAnne Mosier, noting the 34-year employee as one of the "best things about coming to Lancaster County as superintendent."
In her final 13 years at her job, Mosier also worked with former superintendents John Taylor and Dr. Pat Burns.
No matter who the superintendent was, Mosier worked with the same dedicated approach.
Our economy is chugging along and will continue to do so for a while. That's what a national economist told Lancaster County residents last month.
That bit of information was no real revelation for any of us. The signs of a sluggish economy – a stagnant real estate market with an abundance of homes for sale (many foreclosed), county unemployment rate of about 13.9 percent and an increase in numbers of people who need help with life's basic needs – have been apparent for while. And it doesn't appear to be getting better anytime soon.
Say or hear the initials "C.B." and quite likely the next name to come to mind, or be spoken, is Mathis.
C.B. Mathis became a household name not only in Lancaster, but also across the region and the nation.
"The name 'C.B.' became known, not only throughout our town, but throughout parts of the nation," said Tim Martin, who along with Mathis co-owned the real estate company C.O.R.E. Realty.
Mathis, a Lancaster native, died late last month, leaving a legacy of success in real estate as well as the world of pageantry.
The 2010-11 school term has been an award-winning year for the Indian Land area schools.
Earlier this spring, Indian Land High School earned a pair of Palmetto Gold awards. Those honors were quite a coup for academic success at the Lancaster County Panhandle Class AA high school.
Now Indian Land Middle School is in the spotlight again with its second national award.
Have a fun, but safe summer
It's easy to let your safety guard down right now. After all, it is summer. School's out. The beach, rivers and pools beckon. The longer days allow more time for outdoor activities – like boating, riding motorcycles and pursuing great adventures on all-terrain vehicles.
Take a good look at this week's Graduation 2011 special section. It's full of the graduates from all four county high schools, as well as Carolina Christian Academy.
In each school's section, you'll read about their top scholars, who will address their classmates as valedictorian and salutatorian at graduation ceremonies – today for the four county schools and June 3 for Carolina Christian.
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The Village Building, originally a competition entry with the motto "ECOBOX 130x120x110" by a-g-e-s (2007 - 2. prize), is based on a theoretical work by Mathias Harang. It is subject of a PhD in progress by Britt Sørlie: The Village Building - a new typology in architecture as a possible sustainable planning strategy.
Project course, MSc in Sustainable Architecture, NTNU (2011); published in Arkitektur N (2007) and part of an exhibition through the installation LOOK OUT (2007).


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28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
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TurboTax Online Units Grow 18 Percent; Company Reiterates Full-year Consumer Tax Revenue Growth Guidance of 10 to 13 Percent
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (April 21, 2011) – Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) today released the last of three season-to-date updates for its fiscal year 2011 consumer tax offerings.
Through April 19, total TurboTax federal units were up 11 percent compared to the same period last year. Also through April 19, TurboTax Online units were up 18 percent compared to the same period last year.
Intuit today also reiterated full-year Consumer Tax revenue growth guidance of 10 to 13 percent and company revenue growth guidance of 8 to 11 percent.
"We delivered another strong tax season," said Dan Maurer, senior vice president and general manager of Intuit's consumer group. "We effectively competed for share in a highly competitive environment and continued to gain momentum as the season progressed. We're pleased with our results and, looking ahead, believe we're well positioned to drive continued growth and capitalize on the ongoing shift to digital, do-it-yourself tax preparation."
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About Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax®, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants. Intuit Financial Services helps banks and credit unions grow by providing on-demand solutions and services that make it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their money.
Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.5 billion in its fiscal year 2010. The company has approximately 7,700 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.
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IMPACT Minister InterviewAvon and Somerset Police is the first in the country to use a method of dealing with prolific acquisitive criminals known as IMPACT. I describe it as being a carrot and stick approach. The stick is that the offenders are regularly drug tested and kept under much closer supervision by the police and probation service. The carrot is that they are given whatever help and advice they need to turn their lives around, whether that is rehab, housing advice, job help, psychiatry or whatever. It's also been seen as controversial because of the sympathetic relationship that seems to develop between the police/probation officers and the offenders. Advocates say that is irrelevant because it works, and reduces crime. I set out to find the truth behind the scheme.
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Here is an interview with one of the offenders on the scheme:
The scheme is jointly managed by the probation service and the police. Here is a probation officer's take on it.
We also asked a government minister what he thought of the scheme.
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It's still early for most vacationing houseboaters on this Saturday morning, but Denis and Debbie Steiner are quickly going over the finishing touches to make sure their houseboat is show-ready. For now their 108-foot Thoroughbred is in its slip at the State Dock Marina in Jamestown, Ky., but the plan is to get it out on the open water as quickly as possible for a photo shoot. Even though the majority of the dock around them is still quiet, Denis has taken full control of the situation and is perfectly orchestrating those around him to help get this day started, including getting the wakeboard in position.
The Steiner's houseboat is due back to the On Water Houseboat Expo in just a few short hours, but with the morning lake like glass, their youngest son Cameron is anxious to get behind the wakeboard boat and do some wakeboarding. The Steiners have agreed to have their boat on display at the Houseboat show as Thoroughbred showcases its new yacht-like features, but no one is going to miss the boat at this early hour.
The plan was quite simple: get the Thoroughbred going at a nice comfortable cruising speed and then get a photo of Cameron being pulled behind the wakeboard boat doing some type of a trick. After all, this family is big into wakeboarding and the graphic outline of a boarder on the back of their houseboat is just one indication of how important it is in this family. It was their oldest son Matthew who first got into wakeboarding, but Cameron took it to a new level by competing in tournaments all over
the country.
The details of the plan became a little shaky when we realized that the only way I was going to get a shot of two boats, was for me to be on a third one, which we didn't seem to have. In this case, the other craft became the Steiner's PWC. Jacob Heinen, son of Shawn Heinen who is the president of Thoroughbreds and a friend of the Steiner family was more than willing to drive the PWC so I could get my photos. It took some adjusting-including switching to the rear-facing position as I clutched my Nikon with a death grip in fear that I might either drop it or fall overboard myself-but we were able to get the photos that we needed. The houseboat returned to its position at the show before it started, which made everyone involved happy.
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As beautiful as the boat looked from the water, I was ready to get off the back of the PWC and get on The Stein Way NG houseboat, for obvious reasons, after managing to keep my camera dry. The NG stands for Next Generation, which is a creative way for the family to name their second boat. Their previous houseboat, The Stein Way, helped cement their love of houseboating, but it was what Thoroughbred could offer that had the Steiners ready to upgrade.
"We had seen the Thoroughbred houseboats at previous On Water Expos and we especially liked the interiors of their boats," recalls Denis. "But it's what they can bring to the table as far as a fresh and updated overall look that we liked the most. The glass-sided design changed the look of houseboats, so they're less boxy and not like what we're used to seeing."
As the president of Denham-Blythe Company, Inc. that has been providing architectural, engineering, construction management, general contracting and start-up services since 1976, Denis has an eye for quality and construction and he liked that Thoroughbred was willing to let him be completely involved with the process.
"Shawn was very accommodating," says Denis. "Being a designer and builder myself, I worked hand-in-hand with them every step of the way."
The houseboat is 21 by 108 feet with nine-foot tall side walls with a sable brown stained maple interior. But it was how Thoroughbred was able to create a houseboat with more of a yacht-feel that sold Denis on why he needed to go with this popular builder.
"We got the idea for the soffits from a high-end yacht magazine," says Denis. "I called up Shawn and had him turn to a specific page and told him this was the look I wanted and he was able to do it. From the crown molding and the raised ceiling to the soffit over our entertainment center, the detail in the woodwork gave the interior more of a plush feel so it was more inviting and didn't look quite as square. Everything we did focused on it being more of a yacht and less of a traditional houseboat."
The 100 percent granite surfaces and all the added extra touches that went into the woodwork and craftsmanship help provide the high-end look and feel the Steiner family was going for. Even the rails up top are powder coated white as well as all the steel with rounded corners to help it feel more like a yacht and less boxy. The top deck is actually the place where the family spends a lot of their time, which includes a full horseshoe bar that is done in blue pearl.
"The top deck layout is my favorite with the horseshoe bar and fire pit area," says Debbie. "Even in the summer, it's the top deck where everyone wants to be."
It's also up here where the family likes to perform, at least for family and friends over the Fourth of July weekend each year.
"Debbie keyboards and plays by ear, she is very talented," says Denis. "The boys play percussion and we have the Steiner family band play for our extended family each summer. Sometimes we'll have up to 30 people onboard, but with my musical talent I just emcee."
Show Stopping Features
During the three-day Expo at State Dock, couples toured the Steiners boat and took notes on the features they liked the most. The blue full mirrored glass sides attract a lot of attention, but it's the crossover "Z" hall layout and overall design that attendees seemed to like the most.
One feature in particular is the open galley that includes a deep, walk-in food pantry. Until recently, a lack of storage space in this area was one of the biggest concerns for some houseboaters.
"I designed the floorplan after walking through many boats and I wanted to include a large pantry, which my wife really likes," says Denis. "Thoroughbred allowed us to think outside the box with the design."
Another unique feature is the master stateroom with a recessed ceiling with a painted sky. The sky scene opens up the look and feel of this room and was painted by Anne Little, who has done a lot of custom work for the Steiner family at their house for years.
"We wanted to incorporate her work into our houseboat with the open sky above the master bed as well as the underwater design in the rear aft bath, says Debbie."
Well Traveled Road
Denis and Debbie have been married 31 years and have lived in Lexington, Ky., for nearly as long. After taking delivery of the boat last year they spent every weekend at State Dock on their houseboat.
"We go from late March well into November and we like to take the houseboat out in a cove and use it like the mother ship," explains Denis. "Our weekends are centered on relaxation and if the boys bring friends we'll go wakeboarding or tubing. When we use the diving board and slide, it's like having a backyard swimming pool."
With their first houseboat, the Steiners kept it across the lake at a different marina because it was a shorter drive from Lexington. But they've since relocated to State Dock, and despite the extra time in the car, they feel it's worth it.
"It now costs us an extra 12 miles so we're penalized extra time in the car when we could be at the lake, which I take very seriously," says Denis. "But because State Dock has invested a lot of money to make their facilities newer with larger walkways, more covered slips, etc., it's worth it. Plus it seems like State Dock is always having activities and events and we like that."
Denis and Debbie love their custom Thoroughbred and have no plans in the immediate future of having another one built for them. But that's not to say they don't have the "two-foot itis" that some houseboaters tend to have, meaning they'd like two more feet onboard.
"If we were to do it again I'd like to add two more feet of length," says Denis. The five bedroom design includes what we call a bunk closet that is just big enough for two beds, which is great when we have a lot of people staying with us. If I had it to do again I'd make this bunk closet a little longer as well as widen the guest bathroom. But overall we're quite please with how the boat turned out."
The Steiners like to entertain and have people onboard, but it's the closeness in their own family they appreciate the most. They credit the houseboating lifestyle for helping keep their family close over the years and now that both sons are in their 20s, they can look back and realize what it has meant to their family.
"Teenagers don't typically want to do much with their parents, but houseboating has helped keep our family close over the years," says Denis. "Kids always want to be a part of boating and it really does keep us close."
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Many of last night's biggest stars retired to the Governors Ball to celebrate following the Emmys. Good pals Tina Fey and Amy Poehler stuck together after organizing the best actress in a comedy nominees on stage, where Mike and Molly's Melissa McCarthy picked up her first award. There was more affection on display as Rashida Jones and Kristen Wiig posed for photos together, and hot Vampire Diaries couple Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev stuck together. Leading men Jon Hamm and Timothy Olyphant, from Mad Men and Justified respectively, added their good looks to the festivities. The Governors Ball was one of many bashes following TV's biggest night — make sure to catch up on all our Emmys coverage, and get the inside scoop on what the honoreers said in the Emmys press room!


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text: Hi! We're looking at implementing a large G5 cluster here at BAE Systems. Have you gained any new 'lessons learned' since the communication below? Can you recommend a good version of MPI to use for these? We've been looking at MPICH, MPIPro and also the Apple xgrid... Thanks! Jonathan Hujsak BAE Systems San Diego Bill Broadley bill at cse.ucdavis.edu <mailto:beowulf%40beowulf.org?Subject=%5BBeowulf%5D%2064bit%20comparison s&In-Reply-To=200405141644.i4EGi1Aq023213%40marvin.ibest.uidaho.edu> Fri May 14 11:48:21 PDT 2004 * Previous message: [Beowulf] 64bit comparisons <http://www.beowulf.org/pipermail/beowulf/2004-May/016707.html> * Next message: [Beowulf] 64bit comparisons <http://www.beowulf.org/pipermail/beowulf/2004-May/016724.html> * Messages sorted by: [ date ] <http://www.beowulf.org/pipermail/beowulf/2004-May/date.html#16711> [ thread ] <http://www.beowulf.org/pipermail/beowulf/2004-May/thread.html#16711> [ subject ] <http://www.beowulf.org/pipermail/beowulf/2004-May/subject.html#16711> [ author ] <http://www.beowulf.org/pipermail/beowulf/2004-May/author.html#16711> _____ On Fri, May 14, 2004 at 09:44:01AM -0700, Robert B Heckendorn wrote: > One of the options we are strongly considering for our next cluster is > going with Apple X-servers. There performance is purported to be good Careful to benchmark both processors at the same time if that is your intended usage pattern. Are the dual-g5's shipping yet? Last I heard yield problems were resulting in only uniprocessor shipments. My main concern that despite the marketing blurb of 2 10GB/sec CPU interfaces or similar that there is a shared 6.4 GB/sec memory bus. > and their power consumption is small. Has anyone measured a dual g5 xserv with a kill-a-watt or similar? > Can people comment on any comparisons betwee Apple and (Athlon64 > or Opteron)? Personally I've had problems, I need to spend more time resolving them, things like: * Need to tweak /etc/rc to allow Mpich to use shared memory * Latency between two mpich processes on the same node is 10-20 times the linux latency. I've yet to try LAM. * Differences in semaphores requires a rewrite for some linux code I had * Difference in the IBM fortran compiler required a rewrite compared to code that ran on Intel's, portland group's, and GNU's fortran compiler. Given all that I'm still interested to see what the G5 is good at and under what workloads the G5 wins perf/price or perf/watt. -- Bill Broadley Computational Science and Engineering UC Davis -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://www.beowulf.org/pipermail/beowulf/attachments/20041008/19c8e119/attachment.html>


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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
What was Netanyahu thinking this week when on an official visit to the Vatican he presented the Pope with a book his father wrote about the Inquisition? Doesn't he understand that proper etiquette requires presenting expensive gifts? Was it such a good idea on their first meeting to give the newly-seated Pontiff a $42 book reminding him of the Church's torture and destruction of the Spanish Jews?
Netanyahu's father, Ben Zion Netanyahu, wrote the hotly debated book "Origins of the Inquisition in Fifteenth Century Spain" in 1995. Netanyahu's history of the Inquisition was so controversial that an April 2012 obituary in the New York Times highlighted his perspective of the notorious destruction of Spain's Jewish community. From the Times:
"As a historian, Mr. Netanyahu reinterpreted the Inquisition in 'The Origins of the Inquisition in Fifteenth Century Spain' (1995). The predominant view had been that Jews were persecuted for secretly practicing their religion after pretending to convert to Roman Catholicism. Mr. Netanyahu, in 1,384 pages, offered evidence that most Jews in Spain had willingly become Catholics and were enthusiastic about their new religion.
"Jews were persecuted, he concluded — many of them burned at the stake — for being perceived as an evil race rather than for anything they believed or had done. Jealousy over Jews' success in the economy and at the royal court only fueled the oppression, he wrote. The book traced what he called 'Jew-hatred' to ancient Egypt, long before Christianity."
Netanyahu is arguing in his book that it was not religion per se that initiated the brutal massacre of Jews, but rather an inherent "Jew-hatred." While the Church must certainly be held responsible for her role in the many atrocities against the Jews, the book which his son presented to the Pope this week tries to show that the roots of anti-Semitism run far deeper than Church doctrine.
In recent years the Church has made significant strides in reconciling itself with the Jewish people. Christian and Jewish dialogue is improving. The violent and unmitigated anti-Semitism of the past is in recession in the Church. The new Pope inviting Netanyahu to the Vatican is clearly another step in pursuing friendly relations with Israel.
But giving the Pope his father's book was not only conciliatory. With all these positive moves in the right direction, radical anti-Semitism continues to be on the rise, especially across Europe. A recent survey by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights concluded that one quarter of all European Jews are afraid to publicly identify themselves as Jewish.
Like father like son, Prime Minister Netanyahu wants people to realize, and the new head of an estimated 1.2 billion Catholics to understand, that modern, radical and secular anti-Semitism is still very much alive, with or without Church involvement. More than that, the book now in the Pope's hands ought to stir him and his Church beyond mere reconciliation toward active participation in the struggle against anti-Semitism.
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Cuomo aide turns Wall St. hammer
Benjamin Lawsky, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handpicked banking cop in New York, has emerged as the new "it" regulator among the Wall Street reform crowd.
In recent months, his New York Financial Services Department has scored headline-making settlements with foreign banks over money laundering, warned the insurance industry over shadowy accounting practices and cracked down on the financial consulting business.
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This track record has won him "attaboys" from Wall Street critics who say federal regulators have been too timid while bruising feelings in Washington and causing bankers to grumble that he's helping score headlines for Cuomo, his political patron and a possible 2016 presidential aspirant.
"Ben has brought a good aggressive approach to his jurisdiction, and annoying the feds once or twice is only proof that he is probably doing the right thing," Eliot Spitzer, the former New York attorney general and governor who first gained fame tussling with Wall Street, told POLITICO.
Whatever the perception, what is clear is that Lawsky has inserted his New York state office — created in 2011 — into the middle of the debate over how regulators should police Wall Street and the financial services industry in the post-2008 financial crisis world.
"He has propelled himself to the same level as the national financial regulators," said Isaac Boltansky, an analyst at Compass Point Research and Trading.
If his aggressive approach has earned him praise from reform advocates, Lawsky's close ties to the governor has the industry grinding its teeth. Lawsky, 43, started working for Cuomo in 2007 when he was attorney general and was briefly the governor's chief of staff before leaving for his banking post in May 2011.
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Several industry sources told POLITICO that New York's banking community is bothered by what they perceive as the governor's attempts to use DFS's recent settlements — including those with Deloitte and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ — for his own political gain.
"The problem is that the press release comes out of the governor's office: 'Cuomo does X, Y and Z,'" said one industry representative based in New York who asked to speak anonymously to avoid antagonizing Lawsky's office. The executive said members of the banking community feel the governor is trying to use the settlements to boost his political profile at their expense.
Lawsky spokesman Matt Anderson pushed back on the criticism, calling it a "meritless complaint that often arises when a regulator puts consumers first and aggressively roots out misconduct."
"At the end of the day, we think our work and results speak for themselves," Anderson added.
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The industry's complaints are drawing an eye-roll from Lawsky's supporters who dismiss the claims as frivolous whining and argue that settlements show he's making substantial cases — and who cares if the governor is calling attention to the results.
"These are major actions taking place within New York state that are changing the shape of an industry," said Neil Barofsky, the former special inspector general for the 2008 bank bailout law who served as assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York alongside Lawsky when he worked as a federal prosecutor between 2000 and 2008. "It actually amplifies this is really great work and that person's boss is there to support them and to frankly share in the credit for helping make it possible."
Lawsky first made big waves in August when his department announced a $340 million settlement with Standard Chartered over allegations the British bank helped launder money for Iran.
And just last month, the DFS announced two headline-making settlements.
It suspended consulting firm Deloitte's financial advisory division from working with banks regulated by New York for a year and slapped the company with a $10 million fine on charges that it had mishandled its anti-money laundering work for Standard Chartered.
Bank consultants have been under scrutiny in recent months for their role in a controversial review of past foreclosure abuses by banks. Regulators often require banks to hire these consultants to help enforce settlements, but critics have questioned how vigorously they pursue the job, considering they rely on the banks for business.
Lawsky's move was applauded as the first concrete attempt to better oversee the consulting industry.


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It's no secret that I heart free things… So of course I like free craft supplies (which is basically how I define upcycling). In light of Easter being this Sunday, I figured that if you ventured into Egg Dyeing Land — it's a fun place filled with food coloring, vinegar, and stained fingers — you might have some empty egg cartons lying around. (Or if you live in the Foster-Donahue homestead, you go through a dozen eggs every time you turn around. Cheap, versatile protein! We love eggs.)
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Esteemed British Literary Prize Moves Faster Than Wikipedia
This year's longlist for the prestigious Man Booker Prize for Fiction has been touted (admittedly by the award's own panel of judges) as the most diverse in the literary prize's history. Announced this morning, the 13 nominated writers represent seven nationalities and include seven women. Only two of the nominees have previously received Booker nods, and four authors don't even have Wikipedia pages–yet.
It's not that the Booker prize has never been handed to a woman or a non-Brit before; out of 45 previous winners, 15 are women and 18 are not UK citizens. So why is this year any different?


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To Tweet or not to Tweet
To tweet or not to tweet that is the question. Sometimes a tweet is an appropriate and fun way of keeping in touch with people, and brevity can be the soul of wit. But when it comes to conducting international relations on grave matters that affect the lives of millions, it should be avoided. The knee jerk responses and intemperate words of Donald Trump risk making a tense situation even worse. Proverbs, perhaps the ancient equivalent of tweets, are pithy statements of timeless truth, based on the wisdom of generations. In the Biblical book of Proverbs the writer contrasts the wise and the foolish, as in these three relevant proverbs.
"Prudent people don't flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
In the letter of James, he writes of the dangerous power of the tongue: "the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark." He goes on to say: "everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." We live in an age of social media where the opposite is the case. Insults and abuse have become commonplace. Sensitive negotiations are conducted in public, and leaders take up entrenched positions with megaphone diplomacy that drowns out the nuances of more private discussions. We need wise leaders, who do not behave like children shouting insults in the playground, especially when lives and livelihoods are at stake. "If we want to be counted wise", James writes, "Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It's the way you live, not the way you talk, that counts."
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Gulf Coast marks 8th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Shannon Rae Green hosts USA NOW, covering the weather advisory sent 8 years ago to the country several hours before the devastating Category 5 hurricane hit the Gulf Coast. USA NOW, USA TODAY, Natalie DiBlasio,
More than 1,800 died in Hurricane Katrina when it hit the Gulf Coast in 2005.
Thursday marked the eighth anniversary of the day Hurricane Katrina bulldozed New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, killing more than 1,800, tearing holes in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and forcing a huge group of mostly impoverished people to take shelter for days at the convention center.
Civil rights leaders at the time condemned what they called the neglect of those at the convention center who, already grieving for lost loved ones, lived with overflowing restrooms, lack of food and water and stifling heat for days.
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The new museum includes the flag that flew over the Waveland fire station during Katrina and hurricane landfall maps supplied by the National Weather Service.
"After Katrina, we lost all of our history," Waveland Alderwoman LiLi Stahler told the news organization. "For many of our residents, the bricks and mortar of this building are all they have left of their childhood."
Residents of the hard-hit Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans are in the middle of a two day observance that includes documentary screenings and a photo exhibit, according to the blog Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum.
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
A bitter sweet farewell...
The fans and readers have surely kept us on our crafty toes the past 2 years and we thank each and every one of you for supporting us in and out! The time has come to the decision of closing Lollipop Crafts doors... Bitter sweet and sad as we have all agreed upon, but there are more time sensitive things in life every one of us have to fulfill...
The decision doesn't come lightly and we budged to weigh in all factors, and the reality of it was we just needed to bid farewell...
So, in closing, THANK YOU ALL for the endless support, the fun times, the wonderful creations and just coming by to say hi!!
To my team, Alanna, Tammy, Leanne, Mimi, Juelmarie, Cyndi, Dena, Sony and Joanna and our past designers and guest designers... THANK YOU ALL for the endless support, hard work, lovely creations, and the forever friendship you have shared with me and each other!!! It was an honor to work with all of you and i hold all of you dear and near to my heart!! Thank you for stepping in while i was away and counting on each other to get things done!!!
Although we won't be posting on this blog, we will leave it up so you may continue to step back in time and get creative ideas for your next projects... The team has thrown out lots of beautiful and inspiring creations so take the time to go and view them... Use this blog as a resource...
On behalf of my FANTABULOUS team and myself, we shout out another sincere THANK YOU and bid you all Farewell....
13 comments:
- susan said...
I am very sad that your challenge is closing. ROBYN'S FETISH DIGITAL STAMPS AND MORE has always had a wonderful relationship with you and we were so proud and happy to be sponsoring LOLLIPOP CRAFTS.
Kris and Kim, it was always great to work with you, sending you images for your DT to use to make their sample cards.
I wish all of you at LOLLIPOP CRAFTS the very best luck in whatever you do in the future.
With hugs,
- January 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM
- Leanne said...
I will always be greatful for the love and support this team has for one another. Thank you Kris for asking me to be a part of a really amazing group of ladies. This team was fantastic to play with, yes play as I never considered it work.
Thank you to all the fans and participants, the sponsors and yes to my team. Words can't say enough what you all have been for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Until we meet again!!
A hui hou!
- January 13, 2013 at 11:17 PM
- Sonia said...
I feel sad that Lollipop Crafts will close. Thanks Kris (and Kim too) for asking me one day and give me the opportunity to join to LC DT.
Also thanks to Alanna and Tammy our Team Leaders, thanks for all your help.... Thanks too my teamies.
I want to wish to all DT good luck.
Leanne, Good Luck with Yumi Fumi Handmade Crafts. ;-)
Thanks to all the fans who join the LC challenge, the sponsors & to my team (Team T "Tammy Team")
Last year in my last trip to Vegas I know a lovely lady call Cyndi (from my Team T), we have a great time lunch together.. I never forget that.
A Big HUG to all,
Greetings from PUERTO RICO
Sonia "Sony"
- January 14, 2013 at 7:28 AM
- scrap joanny said...
I`m very very sad abuout this - but I`can understand :-( Thank so much for the opportunity to be a mamber for this so great designer team with so great ladys !!! It was a wonderfull time with Lollipop Crafts !!!! Big hugs from Polend Joanna
- January 14, 2013 at 1:01 PM
- Cyndi said...
I agree, I'm sad to see Lollipop Crafts come to an end, but I understand. It was such a wonderful opportunity as this was my first DT! And an honor to work with very talented ladies! Thank you to everyone who played in the challenges and made the blog a success!
- January 17, 2013 at 7:30 AM
- Mimi said...
Thank you to Kris and Kim for starting this wonderful blog. It's been a fabulous journey being part of a group of very talented and amazing ladies! Big hugs to all who made this blog such a success! Good luck to everyone and see you all around blogland! ;D
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