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As the weather warms up and spring sports start up
(hooray for lacrosse season!)
most of us are taking stock of our outdoor supplies.
Sports blankets...check
PLEASE do not forget your refillable water bottles! The Earth, and all of us here at That's What She Said, thank you!
Of course, if your young sports stars are anything like mine, you'll find that you aren't finding some of your vital supplies!
Sigh. If only they made those elastic mitten strings with clips for everything your child takes out of the house!
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My parents retired from the 'burbs to the country a few years ago. (Twenty front acres planted with soybeans and twelve chickens and my father thinks he's a farmer ~ a story for another post!)
Their well water smells like rotten eggs and tastes terrible. I can certainly understand no one wanting to drink it, but our "city water" at home is absolutely fine.
Not, however, to Miss Picky.
With her year round commitment to sports: Cross Country, Track and Lacrosse, it has truly been a challenge to encourage her down a greener path!
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Infinitely eco-friendly...check
Makes water taste great...CHECK!
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Definitions of lady
n. - A woman who looks after the domestic affairs of a family; a mistress; the female head of a household. 2
n. - A woman having proprietary rights or authority; mistress; -- a feminine correlative of lord. 2
n. - A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound; a sweetheart. 2
n. - A woman of social distinction or position. In England, a title prefixed to the name of any woman whose husband is not of lower rank than a baron, or whose father was a nobleman not lower than an earl. The wife of a baronet or knight has the title of Lady by courtesy, but not by right. 2
n. - A woman of refined or gentle manners; a well-bred woman; -- the feminine correlative of gentleman. 2
n. - A wife; -- not now in approved usage. 2
n. - The triturating apparatus in the stomach of a lobster; -- so called from a fancied resemblance to a seated female figure. It consists of calcareous plates. 2
a. - Belonging or becoming to a lady; ladylike. 2
- The day of the annunciation of the Virgin Mary, March 25. See Annunciation. 2
The word "lady" uses 4 letters: A D L Y.
Direct anagrams of lady:
Words formed by adding one letter before or after lady (in bold), or to adly in any order:
b - badly baldy e - delay layed leady g - glady i - daily k - alkyd l - dally m - madly r - lardy lyard s - sadly u - yauld
Shorter words found within lady:
ad al ay dal day la lad lay ya
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yapc: Yet Another Perl Conference
North America 2004
June 16-18
Breaking News
What is YAPC?
YAPC is "yet another Perl conference", with apologies to The Perl Conference. This is an inexpensive (US$ 85 for 3 days) conference with its roots in the Perl Mongers Perl users groups.
While The Perl Conference plays an important role in the Perl community, there are some things that fall through the cracks at such a large, relatively corporate conference. Attendance fees of $1,000 or more are prohibitive, especially to students (though there are deep student discounts); furthermore, the conference is on the West Coast, incurring travel expenses for those in the east, on top of the conference expense. YAPC is driven from the bottom up, organized by and for Perl users -- a grassroots conference.
YAPC began as a smaller, regional version of TPC in the Eastern USA, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University, and has become a series of conferences held in multiple areas of the globe, all aimed at bringing together the Perl community in an accessible manner.
This year, YAPC will be held at the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York, USA, hosted by the Buffalo Perl Mongers.
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Intoxicated driver suspected of damaging railroad crossing
A report of a reckless driver in Vidor led police to the arrest of a man they believe to be responsible for damaging a pole at a railroad crossing there.
A caller contacted the Vidor Police Department at approximately 1:57 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, and reported seeing a white Chevrolet truck being driven erratically on Main Street in Vidor, then pulling into the In and Out convenience store in the 100 block of West Freeway. Upon arrival at the store, police reported they observed the driver of the truck near the suspect vehicle. When questioning the driver, police stated, the man was emitting the odor of an alcoholic beverage and had apparently urinated on himself. Police arrested 37-year-old Jorge Torres for public intoxication.
While doing an inventory of the vehicle, the officer received a call from dispatch indicating Torres had struck a pole at a railroad crossing nearby. After observing damage to the front of the suspect's truck, the officer drove to the railroad crossing where he reportedly saw the pole supporting the flashing red railroad traffic signal lights had been knocked to the ground. The caller who had reported Torres' reckless driving confirmed he had seen the suspect vehicle strike the pole and cause damage, but he could not identify Torres as the driver. He was able to provide police with a license plate number, which they said matched that on Torres' truck.
The incident is still under investigation, and the total damages to the railroad crossing are being assessed.


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"Ruffus" Surname
Frequency of "Ruffus" Surname in the US
2000 US Census
The surname "Ruffus" is not included in the US Census Bureau's ranking of surnames with 100 or more people. Since fewer than 100 people with this surname were included in the 2000 Census, it is relatively uncommon.
Source: "Frequently Occurring Surnames from the Census 2000", US Census Bureau.
"Ruffus" Graves on Histopolis
Histopolis currently has 1 grave(s) with the surname "Ruffus".
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- It was not listed in the US Census Bureau list of most frequent surnames for either 1990 or 2000,
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One of the benefits of signing up for a Writers Digest Webinar, is that you get a bonus after it has ended. The first webinar I took allowed us to send in either a query letter of the first 300 words of our manuscripts. This webinar, titled HOW TO HOOK AN AGENT, offered to send the agent leading the webinar the first three pages of your novel-in-progress. Accordingly, I sent in the first 3 pages of my second novel, titled HE MUST BE SOMEONE.
Set in 1922, it is a coming-of-age story about identity, forbidden love and family secrets. When Dominick Rossi arrives at Georgetown University to study at the School for Foreign Services, he dreams of meeting his aunt and three half-sisters. But Rossi's actions lead to an unexpected death, and a forced separation from the woman he loves.
To my great surprise, I received a reply from the agent about a day after I sent in my pages. She liked them, but she also told me something useful. She said that my style of writing led me to do too much telling, which had the effect of distancing the reader. This helped me to understand what it was about my writing that the other agent "didn't love".
Next: I enter the Amazon novel context
–Cynthia Haggard writes novels. She is currently seeking representation for ONE SEED SOWN, TWO MURDERS REAPED, the Richard III story told from the point of view of his mother. For more on her creative writing, go to spunstories. (c) 2011. All rights reserved.


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Anya Dwi Novita Pahlawanti born 10 Novembers 1982 at Jakarta youngest child from two sister, and now is living in Jakarta. Anya Dwinov is Indonesia artist that has specialization as presenter and sinetron actress. Her characteristics is very friendly and humorist.
If majority woman removes depth clothes (bra-red) when sleep, but not the things of with artist also presenter, Anya Dwinov. This sexy body artist is ever tries for permanent wearing underwear when sleep. he said, this matter is for to makes full and sexy breast.
But Anya is hustling to confirm if bra use only while experiencing menstruation.
A large number of cosmetic surgeries involve changes later, but a sinus usually get up new arm. The history of the subject is very interesting with the participation of all class distinctions, as well as clothing creative genius. As the new anchor store, it is interesting to think about all the different ways in which clothing has come to join our modern.
Back in 1400 BC Minoan civilization was a series of sporting competitions. Found images of women as leaders athletes bikini tops, both in their clothes and abroad. The purpose of setting these days was the support and coverage and modesty are not considered in the design of clothing. Minoan version of the breast is an elevator of her bra, which increases the breast just above the clothes.
During the Ming dynasty in China, the rich woman was wearing a cloth around his chest with cuts and noted on the shoulder joint associated with a band around his waist. However, in 1500, the corset has become the standard undergarment for rich women. Sometimes, women with problems of bad posture or back iron corsets were used very padded. 300 years later, the corset has been divided into two parts with a belt-type funds with a primary function of conservation, with a ceiling suspended the breasts from the top of the shoulder.
The clothes are made closer to contemporary music around the year 1900. It was not until 1930 that commercial production began in bra and once it is made available to women on a large scale and the number of options has increased dramatically. Since then bras have replaced corsets and become a multi-billion dollars. Fashion has become a fixation and a myriad of styles and colors to choose and a wide range of sizes and models that include all women the only size and shape.
When you shop for lifting arms after breast, it is fun to imagine the evolution of design over the past 3,000 years. Thrust, but does not cover the fasteners in the Iron Age Minoan corsets to be padded to be used, modern designs and styles are varied and more comfortable than ever.


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This question originally appeared on Quora.
Answer by Karen X. Cheng, was on The Queen Latifah Show:
I never thought I'd be on TV.
I'd always wondered — how do they pick guests? Is it scripted? How is taping different than what you see on TV?
Recently I got to be a guest on The Queen Latifah Show. A couple things surprised me — here's what I learned.
How they pick guests
A few months ago, I made a dance video that went viral (3 million views). Several national TV shows contacted me within a few days —it was a pretty whirlwind, exciting time.
The best I understand it, these shows have assistant producers who scout the Internet for interesting stories and viral videos. When they find it, they'll reach out to you and talk to you on the phone.
If you agree to do it, the assistant producer will then pitch the idea to the executive producer. If you get the go-ahead, they'll slot you in for a time. There's a lot of back and forth, though. I talked to several shows, and sometimes they'd be totally interested in you one day and then drop you the next.
All daytime shows want what they call an exclusive. This doesn't mean you agree to do only their show—it just means you agree to appear on their show first. But since everyone wants an exclusive, once you appear on one show, you can't go on others.
How they do hair and makeup
They asked me to come fully dressed, made up, and ready to go. They'd do the finishing touches. They asked me to bring a couple different options to wear. Nothing all black or all white (I've heard it's hard to light for), and no text or logos (darn, I was hoping to promote my startup!).
They had a hair stylist and makeup artist do their magic on me. In person, I didn't think it looked that great, but when I watched it back on TV, I was surprised. I don't know what lighting voodoo they did, but I definitely looked better on TV than I did in person!
How they write the script
When she's hosting the show, Queen Latifah reads off a teleprompter. It makes sense —it's way too much to memorize every day. Still, this surprised me because of how naturally she did it. I could never tell from just watching.
They prepared all the questions for me in advance, and the producer practiced with me backstage before I went on. They didn't ask me to read off of cue cards, though— they let me answer the questions naturally.
How taping works
They tape a few days before they air, so it's like they're always living in the future—"Happy Friday!" when it's actually Tuesday.
Something interesting I didn't expect was that they don't tape in the same order they air. So when I was waiting backstage to go on, Queen Latifah was wrapping up the show: "And that's our show. Happy Thanksgiving!"
And after that they taped my segment, which was the first segment to air. It seems like a lot to keep track of. I guess actors have to do this, too. Mad respect to them.
The whole experience was a lot less nerve-wracking than I thought. I think because it wasn't live, that took the pressure off. I knew if something went wrong they could always re-record. And that they did— they re-recorded part of the segment at the end when the camera couldn't get a clear shot of Queen Latifah because of where I was standing.
Overall, I was just really impressed by how they ran everything. They were extremely organized and treated me well. So many things could go wrong— a guest could get sick or miss her flight. They have to fill each day, every day, with interesting content. They work around the clock—I got texts from the assistant producer from early in the morning until late at night.
Sometimes, we founders like to think we work the hardest. And it's true that building a company is a lot of hard work. But every time I'm exposed to a new world, I see that they work just as hard , maybe harder. Dancers, lawyers, musicians, bankers, maids, makeup artists, writers, producers, TV hosts. It doesn't matter the profession, the top of every field works their butts off.
I love seeing how things work behind the scenes, and that's why we're making 100.
Questions? Ask Karen on Twitter: @karenxcheng.
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Wednesday, 29 June 2011 11:16
On June 27, its press release headlined, "GAZA, WE ARE COMING. Despite pressure and threats of violence, flotilla will sail."
On June 27, A US Boat to Gaza Audacity of Hope press conference reiterated a determination to sail despite threats, pressure and other measures used to stop it.
Participants on board all 10 ships haven't come this far to turn back or let imperial viciousness deter them, especially when their mission is vital and just.
In response to spurious claims that passengers may have chemicals to attack Israeli commandos, perhaps the same ones responsible for the May 2010 Mavi Marmara massacre, Flotilla participants signed a declaration of nonviolence. Spokesman Dror Feiler told Army Radio that if Israel has other information, it should inform Flotilla organizers.
He responded to IDF spokesperson Major Avital Leibovich, citing intelligence reports that dangerous chemicals may be used as weapons, and that extremist passengers were heard threatening "to spill the blood" of Israeli soldiers.
According to an unnamed defense official, "The picture emerging here is that some of the flotilla participants clearly intend a violent clash," when, in fact, he knows this is a bald faced lie, an Israeli specialty, regurgitated by major media flacks, while suppressing Israel's intention either to block or confiscate vessels it interdicts and all passenger possessions as it did against Flotilla I.
According to Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Justice Minister Yaakov Neeman, Israel may establish a special naval court to do it, Barak saying:
"There's no doubt that impounding vessels is a deterrent measure that could prevent the need to use force against future (flotilla) violations."
Destroying them works better, what Dror Feiler disclosed, saying a scuba diver examining one of the boats discovered its propeller shaft cut off. It was deliberate sabotage that can be fixed but may take time.
Anti-Flotilla Agitprop and Misinformation
The Washington Post lists a Gaza Flotilla 101 section, vilifying humanitarian activism with vicious disinformation. For example, it says:
-- Flotilla I "participants came aboard armed, with some declaring they were prepared for martyrdom; the same is expected this year."
-- It describes organizers as a broad coalition and umbrella organization of pro-Palestinian, pro-Hamas participants, as well as an officially designated "terrorist organization," the Turkish IHH charity Ankara pressured not to come; it also cited Israeli intelligence saying the Free Gaza Movement includes "dangerous organizations with terrorist links."
-- It listed a litany of lies about Gaza, including life there now eased, saying: "Israel now permits almost all goods (in) except items it fears could be used to stage attacks."
-- It said many 2010 Mavi Marmara participants came armed with "guns, knives, metal pipes and chains - not humanitarian goods...There was no humanitarian aid on the (ship), and organizers stated their violent intent on the record."
-- It claims "international legal authorities consider (Israel's) blockade legal" during an armed struggle Israel instigated and sustains, blaming Gazan victims for its own crimes, including the lawless siege.
All the above claims are maliciously false. The section, in fact, supports Israeli crimes of war and against humanity by substituting brazen lies for vital truths.
On June 28, Israeli Foreign Minister/Deputy Prime Minister Avigdor Lieberman included his own, saying participants plan "confrontation and blood," adding:
"They are clearly there to create a provocation, looking for confrontation and blood and for many pictures on television screens....hard core....terror activists" are among them.
At the same time, his Foreign Ministry and Israeli security and defense officials told a June 26 cabinet meeting that no information indicates terrorists or anyone affiliated with terror groups participating.
Those coming, they said, include EU, US, and Canadian human rights activists, not bomb-throwing, gun toting, knife wielding, chemical carrying extremists planning violence. Moreover, they added that peaceful participants present a "more difficult public diplomacy challenge" if clashes with Israel soldiers occur.
Lieberman, however, implied that Israel exerted enormous pressure on foreign officials to deter the mission. Responding, French Foreign Ministry spokesman Bernard Valero called the flotilla:
"a bad idea that can only exacerbate tensions and we don't need more reasons for conflict at the moment," omitting that French aircraft slaughter Libyan civilians daily, while adding:
"We don't have the legal recourse to stop boats leaving, but with others, including the UN Secretary-General, we have made clear we are against this."
On June 28, Israel National News writer Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu headlined, "Flotilla for War or Peace? Charges of Plot to Kill," saying:
"Israel is in the midst of a massive diplomatic and (dis)information campaign to scuttle the planned attempt to break the maritime embargo...."
In fact, it's using whatever it takes to do it, including agitprop, sabotage, political pressure, the Israel Law Center Shurat HaDin filing irresponsible lawsuits, and military interdiction in international waters, perhaps a repeat of 2010 if things get out of hand.
According to Jerusalem Post writer Yaakov Katz in his June 28 article headlined, "Analysis: A season of flotillas and marches:"
Better prepared this time, "Navy commandos have developed new techniques on how to fast-rope onto the ships' upper decks quickly. They also have new equipment such as water cannons, attack dogs, (and) riot control specialists from the Prison Service's elite Masada Unit."
At the same time, Israel hasn't "formulate(d) a clear strategy or policy" to "handle" the media other than steady disinformation to discredit the mission and its participants. The message long ago wore thin.
The pro-Israeli Stand With Us organization launched a new Flotillafacts.com site, accessed through the following link:
Maliciously misstating truths, it says:
- "Flotilla Violates International Law, Intends to Provoke Violent Confrontation;
- ....these flotillas are anti-peace;
- ....international pressure should be placed on the terrorist group Hamas which rules Gaza;"
- In 2010, "anti-Israeli extremists and Turkish jihadists organized a flotilla to violate Israel's naval blockade....;"
- Mavi Marmara "jihadists brutally attacked (Israeli commandos) with knives, metal bars, and guns. Nine jihadists were killed.
- This year, the same anti-Israel extremists are planning another international flotilla battalion....purportedly to bring humanitarian goods to Gaza."
The site also includes a section called "Facts - 2011 Flotilla II: 9 Basic Facts," regurgitating brazen Israeli lies, suppressing truths it's too cowardly to state.
Notoriously, America's Anti-Defamation League also dispenses pro-Israeli propaganda and smear campaigns against Israeli critics, under the guise of fighting anti-semitism and supporting human rights equitably.
On June 24, its web site (adl.org) headlined, "Background on the 2011 Gaza Flotilla," saying:
-- Anti-Israeli, anti-Zionist, pro-Hamas participants are coming, including the Free Gaza Movement, allied with others responsible for violent 2010 clashes. Omitted was explaining that Israel instigated violence against unarmed, peaceful activists.
-- Israel's "blockade is primarily a defensive measure (against) the ongoing barrage of rockets targeting Israeli civilians and the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit." In fact, Shalit is a war prisoner, victimized by IDF aggression against Gaza civilians. Moreover, Hamas homemade "rockets" respond to Israeli attacks using sophisticated terror weapons.
-- "Israel enables the flow of goods into Gaza each day, and particularly ensures the transfer of food, medicines, fuel and electricity." In fact, siege restrictions eased modestly. Shortages of everything exist. Poverty, unemployment and depravation are extreme. Most construction materials are banned, deterring rebuilding Cast Lead destruction, and a recent report indicated critical shortfalls of medicines and other medical supplies because Israel blocks them.
-- "There is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza." In fact, it's been ongoing for years, exacerbated by Israel's longstanding slow-motion genocide policy ADL chooses to ignore.
-- In May 2010, "Israel and the IDF made several attempts to avoid confrontation with" Freedom Flotilla I vessels. In fact, IDF commandos rehearsed a well-planned terror attack, using photos of targeted Turkish activists on board the Mavi Marmara mother ship to murder them in cold blood, forensic evidence showing them shot multiple times at close range, including in the head.
-- Nonetheless, Israel's "independent panel of inquiry, the Turkel Commission....investigate(d) and assess(ed) Israel's action. (It) found that the Gaza blockade and the use of force during the (interdiction) were legal under international law." It lied, whitewashing Israeli crimes against humanity against nonviolent participants in international waters.
Like 50 other US Zionist organizations, ADL is an Israeli front group, demagogically supporting its worst crimes and spreading malicious Islamaphobic hate-mongering, including smear campaigns against pro-Palestinian groups, supporting liberation and justice.
In a June 4 letter The New York Times disgracefully published, ADL called it "an abomination for American (Flotilla) participants....to liken themselves to the Freedom Riders who challenged segregation in the American South....(They) were pacifists who were on the right side of history; the flotilla organizers (challenge Israel and) align themselves with Hamas," a Palestinian "terror(ist)" organization.
In fact, Flotilla activists indeed are modern-day Freedom Riders, coming by sea and/or land, courageously challenging Israeli terror against besieged Gazan civilians, under the government they fairly elected, maliciously called a terrorist organization.
They're coming like others earlier and many more until Gaza's siege ends, and all Palestinians are liberated on their own land, in their own country, free from occupation. Neither ADL hate or Israeli terror will stop them.
A Final Comment
On June 29, Haaretz writer Amira Hass said the French ship "Dignity" and Irish one "Freedom" set sail to rendezvous at sea with others delayed from departing Greece, one needing its sabotaged propeller repaired.
On June 28, New York Times writer Scott Sayare headlined, "Israeli Advocacy Group Helps Delay Departure of Gaza-Bound Flotilla," saying:
The pro-Israeli Shurat HaDin "suggest(ed) that seven of the ships might be lacking insurance or were improperly registered." Laughably calling itself a "civil rights organization," it also threatened 30 maritime insurers, warning that covering the vessels leaves them vulnerable to suits for "aiding a terrorist organization."
On June 27, Max Blumenthal explained that pro-Israeli, Islamophobic hate-monger Pastor John Hagee is one of Shurat HaDin's major funders. His ideology, in fact, includes a totalitarian Christian ethic, white Christian supremacy, racial hatred, gay-bashing, male gender dominance, and waging preemptive war against Islam.
Nonetheless, Shurat HaDin gratefully takes his money, suggesting perhaps they're soul mates, for sure behind efforts to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching Gazans.
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I wanted to see if a low 4.0 or a high 3.5 would be up for playing in Plano this Sunday or Tuesday. Would like to get in a 3-set singles match - let me know
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Eric, I am available Sunday or Tuesday evenings.
Call or txt me at 214 208 9078.
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Volunteers needed to restore Walker Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 8
Volunteers are needed to help restore Walker Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. – Noon., and this event will be cancelled if less than eight people sign up by Thursday, Feb. 6.
"No experience is required!" reads an announcement. "We will remove invasive plants to restore the forest near Walker Creek."
Volunteers are asked to RSVP by clicking here to email Elissa Ostergaard, Miller/Walker Creek Basin Steward.
Here are the details:
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE: Walker Preserve park, SW. 168th St. and 2nd Ave. SW in Normandy Park, up the road from Normandy Park City Hall. If driving, your parking options include:
- Three spaces in the small park at SW 171st St. and Second Ave. S.W.
- On the street along 2nd Ave SW
From the black metal gate behind the Walker Preserve sign, walk down the trail towards the creek.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please plan ahead – this park does not have a restroom!
This event will be cancelled if less than 8 people sign up by Thursday, 2/6. Check the Miller-Walker Volunteer Calendar for updates on Friday, 2/7: http://www.kingcounty.gov/
environment/watersheds/ central-puget-sound/miller- walker-creeks/volunteer.aspx
- Remove English ivy from trees and pull roots out of the ground. Find Himalayan blackberry plants, cut them back, and then dig out the roots.
What to bring:
- Clothing that will protect you from the rain, cold, or heat, and thorny plants (rain gear, warm layers, rubber boots or other sturdy shoes)
- Filled water bottle, gloves and a shovel if you have them
We provide:
- HOT STARBUCKS COFFEE & snacks
- Work gloves
- Tools
- Training about how to remove invasive plants and compost them on site
Sign up and questions: Call or email Elissa Ostergaard, [email protected]
gov, (206) 477-4792 (Saturday only: (206) 707-6549)
This volunteer event is an opportunity to visit a pleasant park in the City of Normandy Park, along Walker Creek. The City of Normandy Park and volunteers rebuilt the footbridge over the creek last year, and neighbors and other volunteers have made a lot of progress restoring the native plant community in this park. This work will help native plants thrive, and provide shade and food for the salmon that live in the creek. Please sign up if you can, or decide to show up at the last minute!
This stewardship project is a joint effort of the City of Normandy Park, and the Miller and Walker Creeks Stewardship program.
Check here for other volunteer opportunities and the Miller-Walker Volunteer Calendar: http://www.kingcounty.gov/
environment/watersheds/ central-puget-sound/miller- walker-creeks/volunteer.aspx
For more information, contact Elissa Ostergaard, Miller/Walker Creek Basin Steward, at (206) 477-4792 or [email protected]


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A winner was selected from 41 designs submitted by 5 freelance designers.
We provide resources for people traveling to Las Vegas like hotels reviews, things to do, local deals, etc. We are a very social site with a strong community aspect and we want to position ourselves as THE Vegas destination guide. Our audience includes Vegas locals, people with upcoming trips to Vegas (plus people daydreaming about being in Vegas), and people that just came back from Vegas.
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Vegas.com - Vegas.com will be our biggest competitor and we really dislike the look and feel of their site. Everything is far too cluttered and the site just feels busy with no clear objective. We want to avoid overwhelming our users with information and rather present it logically for them to be able to access is easily as they need it.
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The Home Page will be the main entry point for the site and we want to cater to 3 distinct types of visitors: People who are planning a trip to Vegas (including people daydreaming about visiting), People who just came back from Vegas, and People who Live in Vegas. The elements will include (in random order):
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• Section for What to do in Vegas (blog content)
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• Twitter widget (about vegas)
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• Buy IdRatherBeInVegas Merchandise
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The Hotel Search Results page will display a map and listings of the hotel properties around the strip based on the criteria searched for on the home page. This is meant to be a list of the properties with basic detail encouraging users to click through to the full property detail page. Elements:
• Map of Hotel results
• List of hotels properties in Vegas with some basic detail (like Kayak, Yelp, or Trip Advisor search results)
Property Detail Page
The property detail page will allow users to get all the information that they desire about a hotel property. We will not be booking rooms for them, just presenting the user with as much relevant social information as possible...from social user reviews to user uploaded pictures (flikr slideshow). The elements include:
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• Twitter Widget (property specific)
• Slideshow of User Photos of Property (Horizontal Scrolling Thumbnails)
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Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez says any conversations regarding his 2016 workload will include his agent, Scott Boras, contrary to what the team has said.
Marlins President David Samson last week pledged to exclude Boras after the agent complained about the team's handling of another Boras client, Miami outfielder Marcell Ozuna.
Fernandez's innings will be closely watched in 2016, as they were this year after he returned in July from Tommy John surgery. He said his surgeon and the team doctor will also be involved in discussions regarding how he's used, as they have been in the past.
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As I sit in an internet cafe in the middle of Amsterdam, my entry will have to be short and sweet.
This morning we found ourselves wandering around Brugge, Belgium. We snapped a few photos, and caught a train back to Antwerp. Then we jumped trains and headed to Nederlands.
We found ourselves a hostel this morning and checked in this evening about 6 PM. We walked all the way from the station to our little hostel up near a quaint little eating district. I cannot remember the street we are on nor how to spell it so you will just have to take our word for it. Our ventures here took us through the Red Light District! Who would have thought? It wasn't that bad, I don't think we were in the heart of it. Just a few naughty souvenirs in the store fronts, oh, and a few leather stores.
After checking in we went for a walk around the city. We found the Anne Frank house, which happens to be under construction, or the facade is. We got a picture of the sign and that was about it. There was a Holland Footie game tonight against an unknown opponent. Don't know if they won or not but there is a party going on in the streets.
We stopped on a quiet little street to enjoy an Indian meal. Who would have thought I would be sitting at a sidewalk cafe with my wife in Amsterdam eating khorma with the bellows of the crowds from the bars at every little quirk of the game. Then again, my life has always been enchanted. What next?


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David Einhorn Ridicules Dell Deal While Complaining About Apple
In the midst of taking Apple Inc. to task over its cash pile, hedge fund manager David Einhorn also waded into the buyout battle over Dell Inc.
The noted activist was explaining to investors, on a public conference call, his concerns over the cash hoarding of the tech industry and in the process blasted Dell's buyout group for using the very cash it wouldn't return to shareholders.
He called the buyout "disingenuous" and said it exemplified the problem of tech companies stockpiling cash.
Dell's founder and CEO Michael Dell has teamed up with private-equity shop Silver Lake and agreed to buy the personal-computer giant for $24.4 billion, or $13.65 a share. As part of the deal, the company plans to free up about $7.4 billion in foreign cash.
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Sticky heat grips Houston
Slightly sticky, unseasonable heat is likely to grip the Houston region for the next few days.
High temperatures may reach the lower 80s and humidity levels will probably climb as warm moist air flows inland off the Gulf of Mexico through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said high pressure above the region is helping to keep cool air away from the area. The unseasonable heat, they added, is expected for the next several days.
"We'll be warm, mild through the weekend," said Wendy Wong, a meteorologist with the weather service.
On Friday, the high may top out at 81 degrees, which would tie a record for this date set in 1971 at Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston's official weather station. Hobby Airport record high temperature for the date is 82 degrees, which was reached in 1950 and again in 1971, Wong said. South winds will be 5 mph and 10 mph. The low will be about 61.
Normally, temperatures range between about 44 and 63 degrees this time of year.
More muggy heat is likely Saturday, when the high will be about 79 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. South winds will be between about 5 mph and 10 mph. Fog is possible before about 8 a.m. The low will be near 61.
Fog may return Sunday before about 9 a.m. The high will be near 77 under mostly cloudy skies. The low will be near 64.
Wong said a 20 percent chance of rain may be possible early next week when a weak cold front stalls north of the metropolitan area. The front may do little to cool off the region. The highs will be in the upper to lower 70s while the lows will be in the mid to lower 60s.
By Wednesday, temperatures may drop to near normal for this time of year.
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On Sunday, I wrote up my agua fresca recipe while it was still fresh. My other big hits were my bottled cocktails and rum punch. I'll get to the rum punch in my next post, but for now I want to concentrate on bottled cocktails.
Last year, when Jen and I hosted a party, I made a couple of bottled drinks–a Manhattan and a vodka martini–but I mostly shook drinks for a crowd of 25. From 2 until 10, I shook drinks. At the same time I was mixing drinks, I was manning the grill because we had 10 pounds of chicken wings to cook on the same day our oven died.
Yeah, that was a bad day.
Jen changed up her menu this year to rely less on the oven, and I switched up my cocktail menu to have more things premade. One of those was rum punch, but I again had bottled cocktails on hand. On this front, I owe a lot to Brad Ellis, from the site The Bar Mix Master Has Spoken. I know he's not updating often these days, but he's got a couple of great posts on planning a party and prepping bottled cocktails. He's got a great formula for determining the ratios of spirit to mixer to water. And yes, you do want water–unless you plan to shake your premix over ice right at serving time, you won't get any of the water that shaking over ice imparts.
My "bottles" were actually 60-oz. pitchers, so I had to scale his 25-oz. recipe up. Again, I did Manhattans, which were very popular–for the pitcher, I used Rittenhouse bonded rye and Cinzano sweet vermouth with Angostura bitters. And water, of course, to about 25-30%. The martinis this year were gin–Plymouth, to be exact, with Noilly Prat dry, a very light hand of Regan's orange bitters, and again about 25-30% water.
I wound up shaking nothing this year and I'm not ashamed. You shouldn't be either. Next time you have a party, make sure you've got some bottled drinks on hand and you'll be able to spend more time with your guests.


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Obama's serious movement toward a genuine foreign policy legacy
NYT front-pager yesterday on "Obama's Bid for Trade Pact with Europe Stirs Hope."
Impossible! I know.
If trade deals are hard in good times, then they must be harder in tough times, right? I mean, aren't we told by stern-faced national security experts about how the Great Recession is fostering trade wars and currency wars, so this move - amidst all such rising trade protectionism - is IMPOSSIBLE, correct?
Except trade deals like this get down EXACTLY during slow times. Remember when we got NAFTA, because this one will end up being just as big or bigger. NAFTA was Clinton's signature foreign policy achievement. I know, I got the grand tour of his library from the director when I gave a speech there years back, and NAFTA was front and center.
If successful (and this will be), then this will be Obama's big achievement - the one history will remember. Compared to this, the wars and the targetted assassinations will be miniscule, because they just deal with the friction caused by globalization's historic expansion, whereas this will fuel another wave.


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Let's use that mixer example from above. Suppose you can see that the limit switch is tripped, but there's no power coming out of the motor starter. Can you outline the next few troubleshooting steps?
The fact that the switch is in the tripped position means it is operating mechanically. But is it operating electrically?
Use the ladder diagram to determine the voltage in the switch circuit (e.g., 120V). Check for that voltage at the PLC input terminal corresponding to that switch. By checking here, you're using the "cut-in-half" principle of troubleshooting:
- If the voltage isn't present, the problem is on the input side.
- If the correct voltage is present, the problem is on the output side or in the PLC.
If the problem isn't on the input side, then use the ladder diagram to see what voltages should be present in the circuit that controls the valve motor. Experienced troubleshooters usually will begin at the most likely point of failure. In this case, that would be the thermal overloads on the motor starter.
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Victorinox promotion and live product demonstration is attracting many customer's in-to Lulu Hyper Market Bowsher. The art of Vegetable carving, cutting and decoration is shown live to the viewers during the promotion.
The live demonstration will continue throughout Ramadan during Wednesdays,Thursdays & Fridays between 8.00 pm to 11.00 pm.
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A ground breaking documentary takes you back to the winter of 1975 in Hawaii when a group of young surfers put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry.
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|In the early 1970s, Australian chargers Mark Richards, Peter Townend, Ian Cairns, and Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew landed in Oahu with something to prove. Hawaii was seen as the center of the surfing universe and the brash Aussies sought to shake things up. Along with South Africans Shaun and Michael Tomson, the crew ripped apart legendary breaks like Pipeline and Waimea with radical innovations and bravery that bordered on insanity. Combining classic footage and revealing modern-day interviews, Bustin' Down the Door exposes the soul of this revolutionary period in a way few surf films can. The ground-breaking talents of MR and Co. are rightfully lauded for helping to build the concept of professional surfing, yet no excuses are offered for the reckless arrogance that helped ignite a powder keg of cultural pride on the North Shore. The self-promoting Australians were not shy about their talents, but by the time Cairns declared that "Aloha is dead" during the summer of '75, competitive banter had dangerously escalated beyond the waves. But what the group lacked in diplomacy, they made up for in determination, as their shared desire to be the best gave rise to a new era of surfing.
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text: Most of Nathaniel Chamberlin's account book lists blacksmith work he did for various residents of Pembroke, Massachusetts, between 1743 and 1775. However, it also lists work done by his family. His first and second wives, Sarah and Deliverance, sewed jackets, spun yarn, wove cloth, warped handkerchiefs, quilted, and did other tasks related to textile and clothing production for their neighbors. His daughters, Sarah, Ruth, Mary, and Lydia began to appear in the account book in the 1760s, doing tasks such as spinning and washing.In 1804, Nathaniel Chamberlin recorded paying Mrs. Otes for "doctring" his daughter's hands. Mrs. Otes was the wife of Dr. Isaac Otes, who is mentioned in the account book numerous times between 1767 and 1774 for "doctring" members of Nathaniel's family. That Nathaniel credits Mrs. Otes suggests that she either took over her husband's practice or that she also provided medical services.


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Champion G5-PG710 Juicer
There's no better way to start your day than with a fresh cup of delicious juice, and the Champion G5-PG710 Juicer makes it easy as can be to get a healthy drink whenever you want one! It works quickly to extract the juice and fill a whole glass in seconds. The powerful motor allows you to get great juice from both soft and hard produce and give you great healthy drinks any time of the day. It's durable, so it will last you for a long time to come.
Tempered stainless steel blades
When you buy an appliance, you naturally expect that it will last you through repeated usage. This juicer is made from resilient and durable material that will continue to make you great juices for a long time to come. That's why Champion backs it with their 1 year warranty!
Special Features Include
- Stainless steel blades
- Juices all types of fruits and vegetables
- Makes nut butters, frozen fruit sorbets, ice cream, purees, and more
- All parts are FDA approved
- 1/3 HP 650W motor
- Floating cutter
- 120/220V operation
- Commercial juicer
- Easy assembly
Easy assembly
Worried about having trouble putting some complicated machine together with difficult to follow instructions? Don't be! This juicer is easy both to assemble and disassemble for convenient storage. It makes it easy to get your juices fast and also speeds up the cleanup process, so you don't have to feel like it's too much work to get great juice.
Produces juice quickly
Get more juice faster when you use the Champion G5-PG710 Juicer. It produces juice faster than other juicers - you can have a full glass in just seconds. You'll save a ton of time and be able to have your favorite juices more often and easier than ever!
Powerful and flexible
Have you ever tried to use a juicer to make your favorite juice only to find out it's just not up to the task? This juicer has the power and the flexibility you'll need to get the job done. You can get a wide variety of juices and by extension more robust nutritional intake with the flexibility and power offered by this juicer.
Juice whole fruits and vegetables
If you don't think that this juicer can handle whole fruit, think again! You can toss in a whole apple or pear and get great juice quickly! Whatever your pleasure, this Champion Commercial Juicer will save you precious time and make it easier to get all the juices that you want, whenever you want them.
Lees pulp and more juice
Enjoy even consistency with the Champion Commercial Juicer. Featuring a floating cutter to separate the juice from the pulp, this juicer provides a smooth consistency. The large diameter feeding tube makes juicing a variety of fruits and vegetables easy, and all in one continuous operation for little to no intermittent cleaning.
- Model: G5-PG710
- Product Type: Juicer
- Product Dimensions: L: 17.00" x W: 7.00" x H: 10.00"
- Product Weight: 20.00 lbs.
- Application: Juice extraction from fruits and vegetables
- Warranty: 10 Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty
- Voltage: 120/220 volts
- Watts: 650 watts
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Construction: Stainless Steel
- Blade Construction: Stainless steel (tempered)
- Control Type: Push Button
- Safety Features: Non-Slip Feet , Pusher
- 1/3 HP 650W motor
- Added winding capacity
- Can be converted for domestic or overseas use
- Heavy duty front and rear ball bearing installation
- Stainless steel shaft
- Variable 110/220V 50/60Hz
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The Secret Santa who generously gave out $100 bills to Staten Islanders suffering from the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Sandy says he was in awe of neighbors helping each other.
"What I saw in Staten Island, I drew inspiration from that," the wealthy businessman from Kansas City, Mo., told The Post.
"It's not about the gift of giving money. It's about the gift of joy you give yourself when you give to others."
The unnamed saint of the holiday season went on a whirlwind tour of the borough Thursday afternoon, first stopping at a Salvation Army thrift store on Mosel Avenue in Concord.
It was there that he gave four $100 bills to a shocked Janice Kennedy.
Kennedy, an unemployed 41-year-old with a 2-year-old daughter, had her Cedar Grove Avenue home in New Dorp Beach destroyed by the superstorm. She told the AP she has since been staying with her boyfriend.
Clutching the bills in her right hand, she wrapped her arms around Secret Santa in a giant hug and said she would use the extra cash toward Christmas presents and her toddler's next birthday.
"His generosity was matched only by his ability to connect with people from all walks of life before he pulled out the $100 bills," said a law-enforcement official who accompanied Santa on his mission of compassion.
Santa next headed over to the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall on Mill Road in devastated Oakwood Beach.
He was moved as volunteers served homemade food and provided cleaning supplies to residents trying to piece together their disrupted lives.
"Which is more powerful, the force of Hurricane Sandy or the spirit of the people on Staten Island to rebuild? I would say the spirit of the people of Staten Island," he said.
Santa said he was saddened by the extensive damage he saw in the bungalow-dotted beachfront neighborhood, but noted that people are continuing to hold their heads high.
"It was just a neat thing to see the spirit of that community coming together," he said.
His hope is that wealthy one-percenters will read about his actions and be moved to do the same.
"I want to recruit other executives and CEOs to act as Secret Santas in different cities," he said.
Santa was friends with the late philanthropist Larry Stewart and picked up the tradition of giving when he died from cancer in 2007.
"He was on his death bed and told me that his biggest regret was that he couldn't have helped more people," said Santa.
"I told him, 'I am going to stamp your name on as many 100 bills as I can come up with and hand them out coast to coast.' And, I've been doing it ever since."
Asked how much money he has shelled out over the years, Secret Santa admits he doesn't keep a tally.
"I just take a lot of money out of the bank and go until it's gone. When there are towns and cities in need, I go there," he replied.
Santa said he admires billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates for their philanthropic endeavors, even though he has never met them.
But, he adds, even a person of modest means can make a difference.
"One of the principles I try to teach is random acts of kindness. To lead and demonstrate by example that anybody can be a Secret Santa just by the acts they do," he said.


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Kind of says it all doesn't it? Frostheim from the WHU, Hunting Party Podcast, and WoW Insider put forth a little collaborative effort in the hunter community to produce the next Hunter song…
Hunters Are Just Awesome – Boom De Yada
Hunter community song with music & sound design by Balthazar, and singing by prominent members of the hunter community.
You can head to the official WHU You Tube Channel to find past musical and video endeavors.
Also, I know I haven't been here much lately. Work and RL has been murder. I haven't been raiding/playing WoW regularly to be quite honest with limited time to log in. Things should clear up after the Holiday season!
'Til then, Happy Hunting folks!


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Configuring Navigation Stacks at Run Time
Ze'ev Klapow from Petaluma High School returned to Willow Garage for a second summer internship. He focused on expanding features of dynamic_reconfigure in the navigation stack. dynamic_reconfigure helps you build a GUI to control a moving robot.
Previously, you had to turn off the navigation stack, open a file, change the parameter(s), and then restart it. Now you simply type in the new parameter, and painful processes like tuning planners or updating the robot's footprint on-the-fly are as easy as adjusting a slider or calling a dynamic_reconfigure API. With the updates, which were available in ROS Electric, you can now configure almost all navigation stack components at run-time.
Ze'ev also added a "parameter groups" feature to dynamic_reconfigure, so that you can make manageable groups of long lists of parameters. The groups feature will be available with ROS Fuerte Turtle, coming in March 2012.
See Ze'ev's video for details. To use dynamic_reconfigure in your development, visit the ROS wiki page.


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Swedish far-right party defaced on eve of general election
Birthday cake and Still Alive
The website of a Swedish far-right party was hacked on Saturday, the day before national elections which resulted in its first ever electoral success.
Instead of the usual political content, visitors to the homepage of the Sweden Democrats were treated to a picture of a birthday cake with a rendition of Ellen McLain's Still Alive playing in the background, The Local reports.
The motives, much less the identity, of the defacers remain unclear.
"I think it is a shame," Sweden Democrats spokesman Erik Almqvist told AFP. "Our political opponents should take the debate with us if they disagree with us."
The Sweden Democrats (SD) styles itself as a nationalist party. It rejects multiculturalism and wants to wants to restrict immigration, including funding a voluntary repatriation program to pay immigrants to return home.
The party won 20 seats on Sunday, with a 5.7 per cent share of the vote, and entered parliament for the first time.
The governing centre-right coalition, The Alliance, is on track to win 172 or 173 seats, with almost all the results in. Although that leaves it two seats short of a majority in the Riksdag its leader, Fredrik Reinfeldt, said it has no intention of cutting a deal with the SD. ®
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Last night's storms knocked out power to some 3000 Southern Rivers Energy customers and more bad weather is on the way.
UPDATE: All power has been restored.
This huge tree fell across a driveway at South Forty Kennel. (Photo: Dr. Mark Hocking)
Storms knock out power; more to come
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There's a place for you on the Athletics and Events Center's all-star team. Now that we've met our project goal, all additional gifts will be used for operating and program expenses.
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You can also choose to honor your own MVP by placing a special tribute on the VIP room wall of honor. Let us know who inspired you to become the champion you are today.
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Lost in the U.S. health care debate is whether the country's citizens are hurting themselves with bad habits. The bottom line is mixed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Americans are imbibing alcohol and overeating more yet are smoking less (black lines in center graphs).
Some of the behaviors have patterns; others do not. Obesity is heaviest in the Southeast (2010 maps). Smoking is concentrated there as well. Excess drinking is high in the Northeast.
Comparing 2010 and 1995 figures provides the greatest insight into trends (maps, far right). Heavy drinking has worsened in 47 states, and obesity has expanded in every state. Tobacco use has declined in all states except Oklahoma and West Virginia. The "good" habit, exercise, is up in many places—even in the Southeast, where it has lagged.
Full details for each state are available at ScientificAmerican.com/oct2012/graphic-science


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ePermits is a web-based system that allows users to submit permit applications, track applications, apply for renewals and amendments, and receive copies of their import/interstatemovement/transit/release permits - all while on-line.
Enforcement Actions
Animal Care enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) primarily through the use of inspections. Our inspectors conduct unannounced visits to licensed or registered facilities, where they review all areas of care and treatment covered under the law.
Fruits and Vegetable Import Regulations (FAVIR)
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text: Back in March B/D teamed up with Toyota Prius to bring you the Future Perfect Project. Due to certain circumstances beyond our control we couldn't consider submissions from international artists. However that didn't stop hundreds of loyal international B/D readers to send in work. We figured that the only honorable way to approach the situation would be to feature all of these artists day by day in a short series. For day numero uno we bring to you Tom Dorkin, a 21 year old illustrator from London who is quite creative when it comes to showing off the natural detail in decay. Maybe the only way our future will be perfect is if we realize our commonality in being decaying mammals and that we must seize the day rather than waste away.


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Jeong Shin is a concept artist who, having previously worked at toy company Mattel, is now employed at Ubisoft Montreal, where some of the projects he's worked on include Far Cry 3 and Watch Dogs.
If you like what you see here, you can check out more of Jeong's stuff on his personal site.
To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they're big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), right-click on them below and select "open in new tab".
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In 2001 the University of Georgia Foundation purchased a 155-acre working farm and ecotourism facility in the upper San Luis Valley of the Monteverde region in Costa Rica. While it remains a working farm and we continue to welcome tourists to stay with us, a fully operational campus has been developed on this site.
This panoramic photo was taken in the Camino Real Trail near the San Luis River area.
Recently Central America covers 7 countries between North and South America. Guatemala,Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panamá.


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A MAN paid a fact-finding visit to Shoebury Garrison after discovering his great grandfather died there in a freak accident.
Antony Gould was researching his family history when he discovered his great grandfather, Col WA Fox Strangways, was commandant of the garrison in 1885.
He was one of seven men killed in an ammunition accident.
Visiting the garrison with his wife, Jennifer, Mr Gould was guided by historians Major Tony Hill and Judith Williams around the commandant's house where Col Fox Strangways lived, the officers' mess, the location of the accident and the Families' Hospital built in Campfield Road, as a memorial to those who died.
They were also able to visit Garrison Church whereamemorial plaque listing the names of those who died, as well asamemorial cairn, are housed.
The tragedy happened on February 26, 1885, when a shell exploded while being prepared for loading, sending shrapnel flying at those in the immediate area.
The colonel was seriously wounded and had to wait nine hours for a surgeon to arrive from London, after which his legs were amputated. He died hours later.
Major Tony Hill said: "As a researcher, it is very satisfying to meet someone with personal family links to one of the early commandants."
It is hoped when the Shoebury Heritage Centre opens in 2015 other people with links to ranges will come forward to share their memories.
Anyone with memories, information or artefacts they wish to share with the Shoebury Archives can contact Tony Hill or Judith Williams at shoeburymemories @live.co.uk


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Bryanna Clark Grogan's Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 21st Century Table: The kitchen journal of a vegan food writer.. I'm on Facebook and Twitter (see links in sidebar at right).
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Tina in her favorite new spot!
We had a great time, ate too much (of course!), talked alot, and the power stayed on despite some high winds! Today (a beautiful, sunny, windy day) we're having miso soup for lunch, and something very light for dinner-- maybe another soup, like mushroom and barley!
Christmas Day was quiet with just the two of us for part of the day, and then my stepson Laurie came for a visit. For Christmas breakfast, I made some apple stuffed crepes (pictures didn't turn out, except for the following one)
that I WAS planning on squirting decoratively with Soyatoo soy whipped topping, but it would not come out of the can! It worked that last time I bought it-- anyone else had this problem? (They also have a "Rice Whip")I'm going to take it back. I wish we could get the "Topping Cream", which evidently you can whip yourself. I'm going to suggest it to my HFS.
Anyway, I made my tofu crepes , but I used commercial soy eggnog instead of the regular soymilk. I had bought two kinds of storebought soynog for the first time-- Vitasoy and So Nice-- and didn't like either of them! I prefer my own version from my soy cookbook. So, I'm using up the rest of the commercial stuff in cooking. It worked well for the crepes, and I also made some eggnog-streusal muffins. I'll post the muffin recipe in a day or two.
We had dinner at my son's house-- not vegetarian, but I brought a Fieldroast "Celebration Roast" for us, which was very tasty!
Boxing day (December 26th) is traditionally our family day (makes it more flexible with all the respective inlaws!), so my two oldest daughters and their families, my mother, 3 vegan friends, my son and his wife (minus kids, as they were at their other parents'), and my stepson Laurie came to our house (my youngest daughter and her family and DH's son Sean were missing this year).
I served my seitan "turkey" and "pork roast" (rolled with fresh herbs and garlic), brown gravy, mashed potatoes, baked traditional bread stuffing, 5-spice cranberry sauce with almonds, spinach salad with roasted beets and oranges, pot pie with Soy Curls, vegetables and creme gravy, Brussel ssprouts stir-fried with red pepper and green onions, and my friend Fireweed's roasted root vegetable combo.
Below are photos (from various angles) of our feast:
There were various non-vegan sweets there, but I made a couple for the vegans-- my Pumpkin Tunnel Cake , and Panforte (Update: recipe will be in my new book, coming out Aug 2011-- you can preorder it from amazon!), a delicious Italian dessert that is more like candy than a fruitcake. I veganized it (it's usually made with honey) and it will be in my next newsletter. Someone brought a bag of Mrs. Mays Almond Crunch, which I had never tasted before-- delish, and not too sweet! (Also no artificial colors or flavors; no additives or preservatives; GMO-free; vegan; wheat free !)
Panforte from World Vegan Feast
I'd love to hear about your vegan feast!
All the best!
10 comments:
- harlemgrrl said...
glad you had happy holidays with family and power! fwiw, i've gone through a jillion of those soya cans without a problem so lets hope that your dud was an exception to the rule...
had dinner from a vegan restaurant so the feast was not my own, but you've inspired me to plan a dairy free meal for my friends and family next year :0)
- Wed Dec 27, 03:40:00 PM PST
What an incredible feast! You are amazing and your family is very lucky.
- Wed Dec 27, 05:58:00 PM PST
- springsandwells said...
I also made vegan panforte... I love that stuff so much! We've got about half left, so I think we'll eat it on New Year's too.
I'm so glad to read that you were able to have a lovely holiday feast, complete with electricity! Hoorah! I'm planning on looking through the recent newsletters for my next few recipes, so we'll see what I come up with!
Happy new year
- Thu Dec 28, 10:03:00 AM PST
That looks like an excellent feast. I hope you'll include your "pork" roast recipe in your seitan book, as well as the antichucos + kebab making techniques. I've had success sometimes with kebabs, other times they wind up too soft + gummy. Pork has disgusted me since I found a vein in my ham when I was a kid, but your "pork" will suit some marinades + rubs that wouldn't go right with other seitans. If we can keep you around to an old age I can only imagine what you'll be coming up with.
- Thu Dec 28, 01:26:00 PM PST
- Bryanna Clark Grogan said...
Scullion-- I will be including alll of those recipes.
- Thu Dec 28, 08:45:00 PM PST
The soyatoo whipped "cream" in the can is a bit fussy. You have to set the can out of the fridge for 15-20 minutes before it can be dispensed. It solidifies at fridge temperature, and needs to warm up a bit before use. (I discovered this by following a link to their website from Food Fight's website)
- Wed Jan 03, 10:32:00 AM PST
- JCokenr said...
Bryanna-- just wanted to make you aware that Soyatoo has been having some problems with the propellant-- they have instructions on their site on how to avoid a broken can: http://www.soyatoo-usa.com/us/faq/prepare/?CurrentStep=1
Apparently, they are working on the problem, though it's still no fun to pay nearly $5 for a greedy can of whipped cream.
- Wed Jan 03, 11:00:00 AM PST
I've now purchased 6 different cans of soyatoo and every time they stop working after the first 2 or so uses. I'm so sad because it seems like a dream product. Have you heard from anyone else about this??
- Mon Jan 08, 09:52:00 AM PST
I just LOVE your seitan "turkey" recipe. I used the batch to make one loaf and the remainder into cutlets. I found the chickpea flour under the name of "garbanzo flour". I can't thank you enough for that recipe. The texture is amazing and I made salsa "chicken" with it, along with jasmine rice.
I will keep trying more of your recipe.
- Fri Jan 12, 04:53:00 PM PST
- Bryanna Clark Grogan said...
Thanks for the Soyatoo advice! I took the can back and the store gave me another, which worked fine. I did the 15 minute thing, but perhaps i broke the mechanism. I'll check out the website again!
- Tue Jan 16, 08:24:00 AM PST


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The Message Queue User Manager utility (imqusermgr) enables you to populate or edit a flat-file user repository. SeeUser Manager Utility for general reference information about the syntax, subcommands, and options of the imqusermgr command.
Before using the User Manager, keep the following things in mind:
The imqusermgr command must be run on the host where the broker is installed.
If a broker-specific user repository does not yet exist, you must start up the corresponding broker instance to create it.
You must have appropriate permissions to write to the repository; in particular, on Solaris and Linux platforms, you must be logged in as the root user or the user who first created the broker instance.
Table 9–2 lists the subcommands of the imqusermgr command. For full reference information about these subcommands, see Table 15–15.Table 9–2 User Manager Subcommands
Add user and password to repository
Delete user from repository
Set user's password or active status (or both)
Display user information
The general options listed in Table 9–3 apply to all subcommands of the imqusermgr command.Table 9–3 General User Manager Options
Perform action without user confirmation
Silent mode (no output displayed)
Display version information [Any other options specified on the command line are ignored. ]
Display usage help
To display the Message Queue product version, use the -v option. For example:
imqusermgr -v
If you enter an imqusermgr command line containing the -v option in addition to a subcommand or other options, the User Manager utility processes only the -v option. All other items on the command line are ignored.
To display help on the imqusermgr command, use the -h option, and do not use a subcommand. You cannot get help about specific subcommands.
For example, the following command displays help about imqusermgr:
imqusermgr -h
If you enter an imqusermgr command line containing the -h option in addition to a subcommand or other options, the Command utility processes only the -h option. All other items on the command line are ignored.
The subcommand imqusermgr add adds an entry to the user repository, consisting of a user name and password:
imqusermgr add [-i brokerName] -u userName -p password [-g group]
The -u and -p options specify the user name and password, respectively, for the new entry. These must conform to the following conventions:
All user names and passwords must be at least one character long. Their maximum length is limited only by command shell restrictions on the maximum number of characters that can be entered on a command line.
A user name cannot contain an asterisk (*), a comma (,), a colon (:), or a new-line or carriage-return character.
If a user name or password contains a space, the entire name or password must be enclosed in quotation marks (" ").
The optional -g option specifies the group (admin, user, or anonymous) to which the new user belongs; if no group is specified, the user is assigned to the user group by default. If the broker name (-i option) is omitted, the default broker imqbroker is assumed.
For example, the following command creates a user entry on broker imqbroker for a user named AliBaba, with password Sesame, in the admin group:
imqusermgr add -u AliBaba -p Sesame -g admin
The subcommand imqusermgr delete deletes a user entry from the repository:
imqusermgr delete [-i brokerName] -u userName
The -u option specifies the user name of the entry to be deleted. If the broker name (-i option) is omitted, the default broker imqbroker is assumed.
For example, the following command deletes the user named AliBaba from the user repository on broker imqbroker:
imqusermgr delete -u AliBaba
You can use the subcommand imqusermgr update to change a user's password:
imqusermgr update [-i brokerName] -u userName -p password
The -u identifies the user; -p specifies the new password. If the broker name (-i option) is omitted, the default broker imqbroker is assumed.
For example, the following command changes the password for user AliBaba to Shazam on broker imqbroker:
imqusermgr update -u AliBaba -p Shazam
For the sake of security, you should change the password of the admin user from its initial default value (admin) to one that is known only to you. The following command changes the default administrator password for broker mybroker to veeblefetzer:
imqusermgr update -i mybroker -u admin -p veeblefetzer
You can quickly confirm that this change is in effect by running any of the command line tools when the broker is running. For example, the following command will prompt you for a password:
imqcmd list svc mybroker -u admin
Entering the new password (veeblefetzer) should work; the old password should fail.
After changing the password, you should supply the new password whenever you use any of the Message Queue administration tools, including the Administration Console.
The imqusermgr update subcommand can also be used to change a user's active status:
imqusermgr update [-i brokerName] -u userName -a activeStatus
The -u identifies the user; -a is a boolean value specifying the user's new status as active (true) or inactive (false). If the broker name (-i option) is omitted, the default broker imqbroker is assumed.
For example, the following command sets user AliBaba's status to inactive on broker imqbroker:
imqusermgr update -u AliBaba -a false
This renders AliBabe unable to open new broker connections.
You can combine the -p (password) and -a (active status) options in the same imqusermgr update command. The options may appear in either order: for example, both of the following commands activate the user entry for AliBaba and set the password to plugh:
imqusermgr update -u AliBaba -p plugh -a true imqusermgr update -u AliBaba -a true -p plugh
The imqusermgr list command displays information about a user in the user repository:
imqusermgr list [-i brokerName] [-u userName]
The command
imqusermgr list -u AliBaba
displays information about user AliBabe, as shown in Example 9–1.
If you omit the -u option
imqusermgr list
the command lists information about all users in the repository, as in Example 9–2.


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We're in a Technological Arms Race with Bears for Our Food:
these giant mammals are clever tool users, and they share their tech knowledge with other bears nearby. As a result, bear-proofing technology rarely works for more than a couple of decades before every bear knows how to crack it.
Worth a read.