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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — As union supporters moved inside for a sixth straight day of protests at the Wisconsin Capitol, Gov. Scott Walker reiterated Sunday that he wouldn't compromise on the issue that had mobilized them, a bill that would eliminate most of public employees' collective bargaining rights.
Democratic lawmakers have said they and union members would agree to financial concessions that the Republican governor wants in exchange for workers keeping their collective bargaining rights. But Walker said he wasn't willing to budge, and he expected the bill to pass as is.
"We're willing to take this as long as it takes because in the end we're doing the right thing," he told Fox News from Madison.
The controversial measure led to massive protests that started Tuesday and have gained steam each day. An estimated 68,000 people turned out Saturday. Most opposed the bill, but the day marked the first time that a significant contingent of Walker supporters showed up to counter-protest.
Hundreds of protesters gathered inside the Capitol on Sunday, as snow turned into freezing rain that made walking outside the building a challenge. The demonstrators banged on drums and danced in the Capitol Rotunda while they chanted, "This is what Democracy looks like" and "union busting!"
Jacob Cedillotootalian, a 27-year-old University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student and teaching assistant, said Sunday was the third night that he slept in the Capitol as part of a union representing teaching assistants and he didn't see an end coming anytime soon. He said he was worried about paying more for his health insurance and tuition, but what kept him protesting was the possibility of losing the union.
"Normalcy would be nice," the English instructor said. "But it seems the governor and the state Republicans are intent on taking these rights away."
The bill would require government workers to contribute more to their health care and pension costs and limit collective bargaining to pay increases less than the Consumer Price Index. Walker says the measure is needed to deal with the state's projected $3.6 billion budget shortfall.
Drenched in rain, former Democratic Party Chairman Joe Wineke arrived Sunday to protest. A former state senator, Wineke said he was impressed by the 14 Democratic state senators who fled Wisconsin on Thursday to delay a vote on the bill. They remained gone over the weekend, leaving the Legislature one vote short of the number needed to take action.
"This thing is going to end badly for Scott Walker," Wineke predicted. "He underestimated the resolve of the public."
Meanwhile, Walker told Fox News he thought the senators would return to work early this week.
"Democracy means you show up and participate and they failed to do that," he said. "They're walking out on their job."
Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Sunday that the senators weren't likely to come back until the governor was willing to compromise.
Erpenbach said he remained at a Chicago hotel and his colleagues were "scattered" out of state. They had a conference call Saturday night, and Erpenbach said they remained united in their effort to stall the bill.
"It's trying to slow this train down," he said. "It's making sure that obviously everybody in the state knows what we're dealing with here. It's an opportunity for the governor to calm down, take a step back, realize what he's asking for with this legislation and hopefully come to his senses."
Erpenbach said Democrats have reached out to Walker's administration but have not had their phone calls returned. He said it may take a coalition of moderate Republicans in the Senate to try to negotiate an end to the stalemate.
One of them, Sen. Dale Schultz, R-Richland Center, has proposed suspending collective bargaining rights temporarily to get through the state's two-year budget, but then restoring them in 2013. That idea was endorsed Sunday by the Wisconsin State Journal, the state's second largest newspaper.
Erpenbach called Schultz brave for bucking Walker's administration with the proposal. Asked whether Democrats could accept Schultz's plan, Erpenbach said workers should not lose their rights since they have agreed to make concessions by paying more for their health care and pensions.
No Compromise?
The Atlantic reports that at one town hall meeting in Wisconsin, one GOP state senator faced "loud opposition" to a proposed compromise.
Judge Orders Protesters Out Of Capitol
From AP:
About 50 pro-union protesters peacefully left the state Capitol late Thursday after a judge ruled they could no longer spend the night to show their opposition to Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to eliminate nearly all collective bargaining rights for public workers.
The judge also ruled the state had violated the public's free speech and assembly rights by restricting access to the building.
Layoff Notices To Come Friday
AP reports that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he will issue layoff notices to 1,500 state employees Friday if his union bill doesn't pass by then:
Walker also said in an interview with The Associated Press that he is negotiating with Democrats who stymied passage of the bill by leaving the state for changes to the proposal that would get them to return. Walker said he won't compromise on the collective bargaining issue or anything that saves the state money.
"I can't take any of that off the table," he said.
More here.
New Research Numbers
HuffPost's Mark Blumenthal writes:
A new survey released this morning by the Pew Research Center is the first to provide a clear before-and-after snapshot of national attitudes toward labor unions in the wake of the ongoing protests and budget conflict in Wisconsin:
The public's overall views of labor unions have changed little through the lengthy stalemate between Wisconsin's governor and the state's public employee unions over collective bargaining rights. About half (47%) say they have a favorable opinion of labor unions compared with 39% who have an unfavorable opinion. In early February, 45% expressed a favorable opinion of unions and 41% said they had an unfavorable view. However, liberal Democrats and people in union households are more likely to say they have a very favorable opinion of labor unions than they were just weeks ago.
See the Pew Research report for their complete analysis and full results by party, ideology and union membership subgroups. The Pew Center had also conducted an in-depth survey on unions in early February, just before Walker released the budget bill that sparked the protests.
Man Cited For Unplugging Fox Equipment
The City of Madison has filed a police report charging a 23-year-old man for "disorderly conduct" after he unplugged extension cords from a Fox News vehicle. Read the full report here.
West Virginia Approves Pay Hikes For Public Workers
Adding another state into the debate on public workers, West Virginia's Herald-Dispatch reports:
West Virginia's public employees would reap pay raises averaging 2 percent this year, with a second year of increases promised to teachers and school workers, under a proposal advanced Wednesday to the state Senate by the House.
But the 78-22 vote reflected GOP-led concerns that increasing state spending threatens a stable budgetary picture that has so far allowed West Virginia to avoid deficits and the painful choices they can force. Foes also contrasted the pay hikes with the state's continuing unemployment woes.
Full story here.
Update: Ohio Bill Would Jail Striking Librarians
More details have surfaced on Ohio's controversial SB 5, which just passed the state senate.
WSJ reports:
Senate Bill 5 would prohibit public-employee unions representing teachers, librarians, toll collectors and others from bargaining over health benefits, pensions and working conditions. Under the bill, unions could still negotiate wages, but striking would be prohibited for all public workers, taking away a major bargaining chip. Workers could face a fine of up to $1,000, or 30 days in jail, if they go on strike.
A Twitter campaign, #standupOH, has already mounted. As user @escapetochengdu tweeted, "The bill that just passed Ohio Senate allows the government to jail striking librarians for 30 days. Despicable."
Read the whole Wall Street Journal story here.
Ohio Senate Passes Controversial Anti-Union Bill
The bill put forth by an Ohio panel earlier today has passed the state senate, TPM reports:
The Ohio State Senate just passed the controversial SB 5, aimed a limiting unionized state employees' ability to collectively bargain or go on strike.
In an indication of how divisive the legislation is in the Buckeye State, the final vote in the Senate was 17-16.
Gov. John Kasich (R) has endorsed the measure and is expected to sign it when it reaches his desk.
Full story here.
'Runaway Senator' Tourism Campaign Goes Viral
A tourism campaign leveraging the Wisconsin senators who fled to Rockford, Illinois has gone viral. The push, "Hide Away In Rockford," hawks "collectively bargained" rates to some of the town's best tourist attractions.
"Unlike Wisconsin's state senators, this video isn't low key; it's been a real runaway hit," said Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) President/CEO John Groh of the campaign's success.
Watch the promotional video here.
Polls: Polarized Wisconsin Leans Toward Unions
HuffPost's resident pollster Mark Blumenthal reports:
WASHINGTON -- A automated telephone poll conducted this week in Wisconsin by the Democratic-affiliated firm Public Policy Polling (PPP) largely confirms other recent polls showing public support for collective bargaining rights for unions and, by a narrow margin, more opposition than support for the agenda of Gov. Scott Walker (R). Some caution is in order, however, about several vote preference questions included in the same survey.
Despite the ongoing coverage and national interest in the controversy, all of the opinion surveys taken within Wisconsin so far have had sponsors with partisan ties, and each has taken a different approach to the questions asked. Where their questions have been similar, however, we can begin to compare the results.
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Sir Isaac Newton was buried at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on March 28, 1727. His grave stands next to a monument in his honor. Newton died on March 20, 1727 in Kensington, England, at the age of 84.
The monument to Newton was sculpted in 1731 and is made of marble. It recognizes Newton?s scientific contributions, including the universal law of gravitation and the invention of the reflecting telescope. The monument supports a scroll that was repainted in 1977 to include details from Newton?s own manuscripts. In contrast, the grave itself is very simple. The inscription, written in Latin, translates to ?Here lies that which was mortal of Isaac Newton.?


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Before we moved to Sao Paulo, I trawled the Internet and Foreign Service info files for information on life in Sao Paulo. Among the many items I read was that U.S. TVs don't work in Brazil without a special decoding box. Without the box, you get the signal, but the picture is in black and white, and there is no sound. So, you need a converter if you want to watch local TV.
Incorrect. That's the problem with the wealth of information available today. Not every piece out there gets updated in a timely manner, even info sent out by the government on behalf of their employees.
I could have spent several hundred dollars on a converter, or sold my new TV in the U.S. in order to buy a TV here…as was suggested on the government info sheet. I didn't want to sell our new "big ass" 46-inch TV, since we'd waited so long to buy one. Good thing we didn't.
The TVs here are about four times the cost of those in the U.S., and contrary to what we had been told, there is no problem plugging and playing here. We get all the shows in vivid color with sound.
So, those "in the know" must update their data sheets, stressing instead the fact that nothing with batteries can now be sent through the mail to Brazil. That means, the GPS that you must have if you don't want to spend your waking hours lost in the maze of one-way and dead-end streets here in Sao Paulo: it won't get here if you mail it. Bring it in your carryon luggage, or in your household effects, if you can get it boxed without a label on it (otherwise, your possessions will get held up in Customs while they decide whether or not to allow the item to enter).
I hadn't realized the problem with battery-operated items when I first ordered my Garmin GPS. Four weeks after I'd ordered it, I got word from Amazon that it had been returned to them. Stopped by Customs. I ordered a second one sent to Aubrey, and Scott hand-carried it here when he came down.
Computers, cell phones, and all the other electronic necessities of life: hand-carry them. They won't arrive, otherwise.
I'm going to need a new computer soon, so I'll either pick it up and bring it back with me in September when I go home, or in January when we visit. I'm praying that this one lasts without problems until then. I sure don't want to pay local prices…and I'm not even sure I can get an Apple computer here. (Met a fellow from Apple at the Mercado Municipal, who said that Apple is setting up shop here. They'll succeed immensely if they do so; there's an enormous market for all things Apple here in Sao Paulo.) Samsung is huge here, but people crave the apple.


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We've had our annual Gardner Girls' Gathering (GGG) the past few days—started Monday and we'll be ending today. It's shorter than normal, but so much is going on that we had to take what we could get!
A GGG wouldn't be a GGG without shopping and food (mostly chocolate!), so we started on Monday with both. We had lunch at a mall in Salt Lake City, then shopped for make-up and shoes. And because when we're together we get a little silly, we saw an empty store window and couldn't resist the chance to pretend to be mannequins for a few short moments.
We checked into a Park City hotel in the afternoon, just as the power went out. We sat around in our room for an hour or so, getting progressively hotter and hotter! While it was uncomfortable for most of us, our pregnant Mama Sage started to feel sick, so we stuck her inside the fridge for a few minutes, which probably didn't help much but provided some more silly entertainment!
Finally, we decided to just go to dinner, hoping that power would be back on when we came back.
We found out that Megan had never had Thai food, and there happened to be a great Thai restaurant nearby, so we took it upon ourselves to introduce Megan to that yummy, very distinct cuisine. She loved it. But we stuck with chocolate for dessert—we ordered one molten lava cake but it was way too tiny, so we had to order a second!
Yesterday was much more laidback. We slept in, read a little, worked on a few projects (usually I bring a craft, but this year I ran out of time, so everyone knew it was BYOP—Bring Your Own Project), enjoyed a massage, ate ice cream, and mostly visited.
That's really what the GGG is all about—sharing what's going in our lives, catching up and connecting in a way that we aren't able to do when we're all living our everyday lives (work, husbands, kids, school, church, etc.). We all sat around talking, and when one of us had to go to the restroom, we had to stop talking so that nobody missed out! And even though at night we were fading, we didn't want to stop talking then either! We just love being together and enjoying that special bond that mothers and daughters share!
This morning we'll head home, with a stop for lunch (and a chocolate dessert!). After all, what better way to wrap up a GGG than with delicious food and a little bit more conversation!


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14 People Who are Living the Dream
By Harrison Jacobs
"Living the dream" can mean a lot of different things. To some, it's a life spent kicking back on a beach with an endless supply of Mai Tais. To others, it could be traveling all over the world, meeting new people, and experiencing a hundred different cultures. And to others, it is a dream job in which you get paid to do the things you love.
Whatever your concept of "living the dream," we've come up with a list of people who are without a doubt living their dreams (and maybe yours, too).
The 14 people on this list have often taken extraordinary risks and worked hard to build lives that let them do what they always dreamed of, whether that's shooting into space, playing video games all day, or living full-time in the wilderness.
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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
I enjoyed singing this hymn growing up in church. I hope you like this new string quartet arrangement.
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Original Musical Compositions and Thoughts on Worship
I enjoyed singing this hymn growing up in church. I hope you like this new string quartet arrangement.
Here is a new string quartet arrangement of the famous hymn "Crown Him With Many Crowns". I hope you enjoy!
Here's a composition I wrote merging the melodies of two famous Christmas hymns, "O, Holy Night" and "Silent Night." Enjoy!
Here's a fresh arrangement/composition of the well-known hymn. Hope you enjoy!
In my opinion, these are some of the most powerful lyrics ever set to song, depicting the Christian faith. I hope you enjoy this arrangement for String Quartet.
On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old Cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain
So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
Oh, that old rugged Cross so despised by the world
Has a wondrous attraction for me
For the dear Lamb of God, left his Glory above
To bear it to dark Calvary
So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
In the old rugged Cross, stained with blood so divine
A wondrous beauty I see
For the dear Lamb of God, left his Glory above
To pardon and sanctify me
So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
To the old rugged Cross, I will ever be true
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me some day to my home far away
Where his glory forever I'll share
So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
Here's an arrangement I wrote for this past year's Patriotic service. It's probably the most challenging lines I've written for the group, to date. I finally had a chance to mix it down.
Hope you enjoy!
Here's an arrangement of the popular Christmas song, "Go Tell It On the Mountain" I wrote for this year's upcoming Christmas. While I was preparing the practice vocal tracks for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass, I sang each part in a range that fit my voice, which turned it into a 'male' (barbershop) arrangement. I thought it sounded fun, so I went ahead and mixed it down.
Hope you enjoy!
Here's a song I wrote for this year's Easter services. I just now had a chance to mix it down. Hope you enjoy it!
Drops of Blood upon the ground
and with thorns, He wore the crown,
as He carried the weight of all my sin
Driving spikes into His hands,
unrecognizable as man,
He cried out and all creation saw His end.
Now that darkness had its cost,
and ev'ry hopeful day was lost,
placed into the ground,
carried to a bed of rock,
Descending in to regions only known to death,
surrounded in the lies of all unrest,
Separated from the Love
and ev'ry thing from up above,
He became the curse that I deserved.
And when the debt was paid,
the wind of Heaven came,
and burning light came blazing through the door.
For the gates of hell shall not prevail
against the love that tore the veil.
Heaven's eyes toward us
are filled with tears of grace,
and a longing to behold us face to face.
With a blazing light and burning pow'r,
radiation filled the tomb,
as a New Creation, and a brand new Nation
came forth from Heaven's womb,
He's alive in us, and we're alive in Him!
All of Heaven now proclaims,
"We win! We win!"
"We win! We win!"
He is alive, He's ruling in His power,
We are alive in Him!
Ev'ry pow'r is put now beneath Him,
We declare, "We win!"
Heaven's gates are opened wide,
All His life is now inside.
Light and life are here to stay.
Ev'ry blessing shines today.
He is alive, He's ruling in His power,
We are alive in Him!
Ev'ry pow'r is put now beneath Him,
We declare, "We win!"
Heaven's gates are opened wide,
All His life is now inside.
Light and life are here to stay.
Ev'ry blessing shines today.
We win! We win!
We live in Him!
We win! We win!
We win!
Here's another String Quartet arrangement/composition, based on the well-known melody 'Silent Night'. Hope you enjoy!
As we get closer to the Christmas season, it's always fun to make a new twist with the old familiar carols. Here is a composition/arrangement on the theme 'The First Noel' for string quartet. I hope you enjoy!
Here's a unique original composition/arrangement to this beautiful song, incorporating a different version of 'O Little Town of Bethlehem', as well. Hope you enjoy it!
(This performance was taken from Odessa Christian Faith Center's Christmas Eve Production in 2013, directed by Stephanie Carter.)
Here is a piece I wrote for Christmas using a poem by Anne Porter for the text. It is in a modern classical style for SATB a cappella choir. I endeavored to interpret the meaning of the poem musically, showing the stark difference between mundane traditions and that which is truly inspired. Noel was sung by members of the Odessa Christian Faith Center choir, directed by Stephanie Carter, December 23, 2012. Hope you enjoy!
When snow is shaken
From the balsam trees
And they're cut down
And brought into our houses
When clustered sparks
Of many-colored fire
Appear at night
In ordinary windows
We hear and sing
The customary carols
They bring us ragged miracles
And hay and candles
And flowering weeds of poetry
That are loved all the more
Because they are so common
But there are carols
That carry phrases
Of the haunting music
Of the other world
A music wild and dangerous
As a prophet's message
Or the fresh truth of children
Who though they come to us
From our own bodies
Are altogether new
With their small limbs
And birdlike voices
They look at us
With their clear eyes
And ask the piercing questions
God alone can answer.
"Noël" by Anne Porter, from Living Things. © Zoland Books, 2006.
Here's dance mix I just created for this year's Christmas services using the familiar carol, "What Child Is This" in a unique way.
Hope you enjoy!
(recorded by the Odessa Christian Faith Center music ministry)
Here's a recent song I wrote about trusting God when you step into new territories. Even when things may be unfamiliar, foreign to us, it's going to be OK when we just learn to trust Him. He'll keep us safe and He'll guide us, navigate us where we need to go.
Hope you like it.
You Are My God (I'm Jumping off) (©2012 Lowell Hohstadt)
I'm jumpin' off into the deep
That's where my life is truly free
I'm livin' life eternally
That's where my heart is meant to be
I trust You, You only
I love You, You hold me safe
in all I am and all I do
Living my life to love You
Living my life to worship at Your feet
You are my God
You are my God
You are my God
You are my God
Here I will trust You
Here I am near You
Living my life with You
I'm holding onto You
Leaning ev'ry part I am to You
(recorded by the Odessa Christian Faith Center music ministry)
"And when you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us and which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him." (Col. 2:13-15)
"But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor power, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Rom. 8:37-39)
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world- our faith." (I John 5:4)
It is evident that Christ has won the victory for us, both now and to eternity, in which we can confidently say, "We Win!"
We Win (©2011 Lowell Hohstadt)
In the darkness You shine Your light through
In the battle Your ev'ry word comes true
In the chaos You shine Your glorious light
With You on our side, we win the fight!
All the victory here
comes from victory there
All the promises here
You brought us the victory hanging on Calvary!
Takin' a walk of faith ev'ry day now,
Talkin' talk of grace, as I look in Your face
Set my eyes on things above this world
With You on our side, we win
We win, we win,
We win, we win,
We win,
We win the fight!
Here's a string quartet arrangement I wrote using the melody from the hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God."
(purchase entire string hymns album)
The hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God", written by Martin Luther, has had wide-spread influence throughout Christendom, having been used by many well-respected musicians throughout history, starting with J.S. Bach in his chorale cantata "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott" (BWV 80).
Other well-known composers include Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Pachelbel, Felix Mendelssohn, Claude Debussy, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and more recently jazz pianist Bob James.
The message of God's protection is as ancient as the Scriptural texts from which it is inspired. Having faith in His capacity to protect and defend us against all forces that would attempt to bring harm to our lives is foundational to the Christian faith. This protection even defies death itself: "That through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives." (Heb. 2:14-15) "But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, "Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" (I Cor. 15:54-55)
This conviction is not only relevant for eternity, but also for our daily existence, as the following two passages reveal a truth beneficial to our personal relationships.
"The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe (set on high)" (Prov. 18:10)
"The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted" (Prov. 29:25)
The words "safe" and "exalted" in the Hebrew are the same word: sagab, which means to be inaccessibly high, having the connotation of security, a place of safety to the one fleeing or to the one at rest in a fortified height which would be inaccessible to beast and enemy alike.
How many people curry the favor of various communities and leaders, only to be let down in one way or another. "Many seek the ruler's favor, but justice for man comes from the Lord." (Prov. 29:30)
Eventually, man's ideas, communities, governments, authorities and protection all fail. But there is an absolute foundation of strength and power to those who unite to Him by faith. "For He Himself has said, 'I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,' so that we may confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What shall man do to me?'" (Heb. 13:5-6)
Throughout the ages, thousands will attest that He is faithful to all who put their trust in Him. "Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed." (Rom. 10:11)
Christmas, by its very definition, is a special day about Christ. With all the history that surrounds celebrating Christmas (some secular, some sacred) it's interesting to see the progression in America over the past few decades in how we view the holiday.
Nothing shows the common mindset of the nation better than the songs popular with each generation, the songs of Christmas.
Although "Silent Night" was written in 1818 by Franz Gruber, in 1935 it became a hit single with Bing Crosby's recording. In 1941 Katherine K. Davis wrote "The Little Drummer Boy", which ended up becoming a hit single in 1958. In 1963, Bing Crosby again topped the charts with "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
These are examples of songs with a clear Christian message (albeit, with some creative license), honoring the Christian ethic and ultimately Christ Himself. That generation of listeners embraced these songs (and others like them) as meaningful representations of their own convictions, evidenced by their popularity.
However, it seems that the general American audience has strayed from the earlier sentiment of a Christ-centered holiday to songs revolving around Santa Claus ("Oh, Santa" Mariah Carey, 2010), elfs ("Elf's Lament" Michael Buble), Christmas-trees ("Christmas Tree" Lady Gaga, 2009), mistletoe ("Mistletoe" Justin Bieber, 2011), and even wizards ("Wizards of Winter", 2004 Trans-Siberian Orchestra). Ranging from secular to crass, songs like "The Greatest Time of Year" (2006, Aly & AJ), or "Mistress for Christmas" (1990 AC/DC) seem to suggest a greater commercialization and decadence in our culture than in past generations.
I'm not criticizing the artistry, relevance, or general fun that these songs may elicit. All of them obviously hit a share of the market that put them on top. But as one man said, "You can tell a lot about a person by observing what they do for entertainment and leisure." What does America's entertainment say about our society?
While there are examples of secularism in songs from earlier generations, as well as a few sacred examples that have arisen in our contemporary culture, the overall direction of what has been hailed as 'popular' through the past decades of American listeners seems to indicate a departure from the centrality of Christ in Christmas.
Let's remember the true reason for Christmas, not only in our songs, but in our attitudes and convictions, celebrating Christ instead of the myriads of other detractions (i.e. materialism, hedonism, secularism and even mysticism).
After all Christ is central to the holiday's name. Let's make Him central in our lives, as well.
Here's a new take on the well-known Christmas carol, Marichi style...
Hope you enjoy!


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Classic B&W
Now you understandJust why my head's not bowed. I don't shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud. When you see me passing It ought to make you proud. I say, It's in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair, the palm of my hand, The need of my care, 'Cause I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. -Maya Angelou
Hello guys,
It's Christmas Eve! Don't you just love Christmas? I hope you are not going crazy doing last minute shopping. For the first time, I'm boycotting gifts this year :-).
So my photographer got me interested in these classic black and white classic looks (as you can see from my banner). I wanted to do a black and white just before Christmas and this abstract black and white leggings and crop top from forever21 were perfect for my experiment. What do you guys think of the look?
Have a Merry Christmas!
Photo Gallery
Outfit Details
Leggings and Crop-Top: Forever21 // Heels: Charlotte Russe // Blazer: Charlotte Russe
Until next time, stay blessed!


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Monday, August 31, 2009
Organizing myself
-preliminary data analysis
-poster for a conference
-small grant proposal (did I mention yet that I'm out of money?)
-short note
-review paper (the same one I've been talking about for months)
-getting a database online
I've scheduled all sorts of deadlines for myself for these projects amidst the numerous exciting things happening before the end of October (my best friend's wedding, a trip with my parents, 4+ visitors at our place for several days, visiting SFC, a camping trip, hosting a bridal shower, and attending a conference).
Tomorrow I think I'll start to schedule these things more specifically into the rest of the week, and maybe my weekly schedule in general. I've now identified what it is that I need to do instead of feeling overwhelmed by it all and thus procrastinating because I don't want to deal with it. Organizing myself in this way has really helped me feel like I can get down to work.
Tangentially, Herb told all the new students in the department that I'm "the most organized person on the planet." This is hardly true (Jon can confirm this), but once Herb forms an idea about someone, everything they do thereafter fits into that mold. I'm glad Herb has such a flattering and apparently unshakable impression of me. The planning I did today actually fits that impression of organization.
How ignorant am I
So much for a bloggy week last week. More posts coming, really. There's lots of partially finished ones floating around.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Or not...
Sometimes you have to be more pro-active about meeting with your advisor.
Today during lab meeting I asked when we could talk more, so we're meeting tomorrow morning. I hope I can get at least an hour of his attention because I have like 1000 things to talk about with him, such as:
-what I did all summer
-how to analyze
-what to do with it
-what I didn't do
-what Leo thought I was going to do
-what's happening in Ukenzagapia while I'm here
-when I'm going back to Ukenzagapia
-how I'm going to pay for it (I'm out of money)
-my should've-been-finished-months-ago review
I want to talk about everything with Herb before I talk about it with Sam and Leo. Gotta keep my ducks in a row. And committee members.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Gearing up
I'm hoping to get more blogging in this week.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Long payback chain
We borrowed the money from our tax account (since UBC doesn't withhold taxes from my paycheck).
Then I was a victim of ATM fraud and all of that money and more was stolen. My bank returned the stolen money after a few weeks, but then they closed all of my accounts with them. So, my nicely sorted savings all ended up in one messy heap.
In the meantime, I borrowed $1100 from my Ukenzagapian contact Dr. K. for my last month of fieldwork.
I wanted to pay him back before leaving Ukenzagapia but didn't have enough money in my remaining debit account (it was all tied up in other unlinked accounts or undeposited checks), and even if I did daily limits would've prevented me from getting out all of the money in cash. If I didn't pay him back then I'd have to work something out with Sam or wire they money (very expensive). On top of what I borrowed, I owed him a few hundred dollars for other things.
My American friend in Ukenzagapia generously offered to lend me over $1000 in local currency and I could pay them back with a check sent to their sister in the U.S. to whom they owed money. I used their money to repay Dr. K.
Yesterday I finally deposited the check for the grant balance.
Today I repaid my American friend via her sister.
Now I only owe money to myself.
Someday I'll get all of our money back in order. Soon, I hope.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
If I could do my first field season over...
1) Maps. I came with terrible maps. I really, really should've sat down with Sam with a better map and talked with him about which sites to use, how to get there, and how long it would take. I probably spent two weeks just getting my bearings, mostly on foot. Also, the slow internet meant that using Google Earth was virtually impossible, though I realized after finally seeing my sites in GE that I could've cached images and that would've been very useful.
2) Data. I would've entered data as soon as possible after collecting it. If I'd done this, then I would not have had to go back and collect data that went missing for 2 months in the bottom of my backpack. Once I caught up on data entry (with Jon's help) it wasn't too difficult to keep up on it.
3) Equipment. I should've tested all of my important equipment before leaving. Of course I knew this, but instead relied on "hope" (which as I said earlier is about as effective in the field as it is a method of birth control) because the weeks leading up to my departure were so chaotic. Some equipment that I was using on a pilot-testing basis needs further adjustments, so I've hauled it back even though it's heavy and cumbersome and I really would've preferred to leave it in Ukenzagapia.
4) Language. I really, really need to find a way to make myself continue independent language study when I'm in the field. I just kind of got stuck with my level of proficiency. For a while I was meeting in the evenings with someone, but I wasn't impressed with him as a teacher and I'm not sure how to find a good one. I have two different language instruction books that I could easily work on by myself, but it's hard to get the motivation to do that after a long day in the field.
5) Advice and advisors. When I encountered problems I think I should've contacted them sooner, especially Sam. Sam knows so much but he doesn't always offer it unless prompted.
All in all, I'm satisfied with my first field season. I wish I'd been able to do more, but I can't beat myself up over and there's still more field seasons to come. I'm looking forward to having time back in Big City to mull things over and plan for next time.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Resettling in
I did, however, have a very strong need to tend to all of my plants. And plant new things outside. This reminds me why I don't want to be gone next summer.
This week I'm trying to get some things out of the way for what is shaping up to be an extremely busy fall semester. I'm glad to have some time on campus before classes start again. It's nice to be back.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Flying high with hives
My first flight was fine, though about 6 hours before my flight I realized I was covered in hives. It was really strange though, because the hives were all concentrated in places on my body where the clothing was tight like around my waistline and across my back and shoulders. Really weird. It's actually similar to what happened to me two months ago. In reflecting upon the commonalities between then and now (unfortunately there are many), I suspect that I am getting hives from eating cashews. Two months ago I was also breaking out from poison tree rash (did I mention that I got it again after being clear for several weeks?). Perhaps when I my body is already reacting to urushiols I then get hives when I consume them? This is my theory.
I've been eating cashews for years with no problem, though it's possible that here I have encountered more cashews that are unroasted or have higher urushiol levels for other reasons. It's hard to pinpoint this though because I suspect that there is a 2-3 day delay between when I eat the cashews and when I get the hives. Rena had a bunch of cashews that she shared with me when we left Nyota on Tuesday morning, and they definitely weren't fully roasted, maybe not at all. I even snacked on a few of the remaining goodies as late as Thursday afternoon. I may have these hives for a few days.
Last time I got hives I started taking the prednisone right away, which also cleared up my rash. This time though, my rash isn't nearly as widespread and I didn't want to suppress my immune system shortly before extensive airline travel. Instead I've been taking Benadryl every 4-6 hours, which does have a noticeable effect on the hives. They move around though and seem to regroup in new places between doses. I've got them on my face and ears now too, though I think it looks like I just have bad skin so I'm hoping they don't try to quarantine me when I go through customs or something. I'll take an extra Benadryl just in case.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Going home
I've got my ipod charged and two books to read (In Defense of Food and A Primate's Memoir). My path home is far, far less arduous than last year, and I'm optimistic that my luggage will arrive with me (unlike last year) since I only have one connection. I'm also leaving a huge amount of stuff in Ukenzagapia at the University or my friend's house, including several books that I just don't want to keep hauling back and forth.
I think I did what could be done in my first field season and I'm looking forward to going back. But most immediately, I'm looking forward to going home :-)
Monday, August 10, 2009
Last night in Nyota
We had our field assistants over for a good old American dinner of
fried chicken, mashed potatoes, bread with butter, tortillas, refried
beans, and guacamole with coconut rice for desert (hey, we did the
best we could with what we had to work with). It was a hit.
Everyone finally left around 10 pm, and that's when we really started
packing. I pulled out my big backpack for the first time in several
weeks to stuff some dirty clothes in the bottom. Lo and behold, what
did I see but a bit of a yellow write in the rain notebook sticking
out from under the lining! MY MISSING NOTEBOOK! I wasn't sure whether
to laugh or cry. We went back and re-collected nearly all of the data
in that notebook, much to my field assistants' dismay, not to mention
my own. It is a relief but frustrating at the same time that I found
it just hours before leaving.
Losing my notebook did have one positive outcome: I went back to all
of my sites and collected another piece of data in addition to re-
collecting the original data. I doubt I would've collected the new
data for all of the sites if I hadn't had to return for the other
data. The new data I collected led to the aforementioned insight into
the system that contradicts current literature. So, it wasn't all for
I'm sad to be leaving Nyota, and it hasn't really sunk in just how
soon I'm going to be home. Most of the things that were initially
uncomfortable here have become normal and routine: bucket baths every
day, riding on the back of a motorbike, being stared at wherever I go,
going to bed and waking up early, eating chapatis and hard boiled eggs
every day for lunch, always being ready for the possibility of losing
water or electricity, and combating poison tree rash by avoidance and
regular use of IvyBlock.
I'm starting to fall asleep as I type so I'd better just end this now.
Perhaps I'll write more thoughts later once I'm in the city.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Crunch time
chance to fulfill various social obligations such as dinners with
people. This last week also coincides with a visiting colleague of
Rena, a visit from my Ukenzagapian advisor/contact (Dr. K), and a
whole bunch of interesting students staying at Nyota. I've got several
things to blog about but I think my days and nights are booked from
now until I leave Nyota on Tuesday morning, so blogging may be light.
I hope (think?) Sunday will be my last day in the field and then on
Monday Rena and I are cooking American food for our field assistants.
I'm going to be back in the city, and then back in the U.S. in a week!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Unfortunately it's the only one I've got. I've totally lost count of
the number of places where it has broken (it's at least 8). Metal
measuring tapes suck.
My boots are tired too.
As is my rain jacket. The stuff that keeps it waterproof is all gone
from the upper back and shoulders, which is probably where I need it
I don't think my boots or rain jacket are coming home with me. I've
had them both for about 7 years. Is that a respectable amount of time?
They've been all over the world with me. If I leave them here, they
might get 7 more.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
When the going gets tough...
trepidation. This is something I've finally realized about myself.
Admitting your problem is the first step, right?
This unfortunate tendency of mine manifests itself in all sorts of
situations. I do it at the grocery store if something I was planning
to buy seems too expensive, then I change my mind about what to cook.
I do it in the field, walking through brambles. On second thought
maybe I shouldn't go this way after all. On paper, I'm going to record
10 kinds of data. In the field I think oh crap, how am I ever going to
do all of that? So I hesitate and think maybe I can do without some of
that information. I second-guess my decision to do whatever it was I
was going to do. I'm the kind of person who can spend more time
thinking about the best way to do something than it would take to
actually do it. This is a problem.
I think this is part of what I was trying to get at with my post about
needing to be more of a badass. I just need to keep my head down and
power through (that's for you, Jon). At least more often than I do now.


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Inventory Unit Detail
2017 Grasshopper 325D-61"
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El Paso Outdoor Center
Dealer Insights
Rear Discharge Deck
Model 325D delivers ample power to handle any job, along with the efficiency, fuel economy and low maintenance you need to maximize your profitability and reduce costs.
- 54.9 cu. in. (900 cc), 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engine
- Accepts Model 8F/M1, 12F/M1 and Model 16 PowerVac™ collection systems.
- Implements including Dethatcher, Shielded Sprayer and Sunshade Canopy.
- Turf tires
- Air Cleaner System: Heavy-duty, cyclonic, remote mounted, with replaceable element.
- Battery: (Maintenance-Free) 12 volt
- Cooling System: Liquid
- Crankshaft: Horizontal
- Cylinders: 3 Cylinders
- Displacement: 54.8 cu. in. (898 cc)
- Engine: Kubota, MaxTorque™
- Fuel Capacity: 12 U.S. Gal. (45.4 l)
- Fuel: Diesel - No. 2
- Ignition: Brakerless, diesel quick heat glow plug
- Lubrication: Pressure Lube/Filter
- Starter: Solenoid shift
General Information
- Blade Drive: Belt drive with single Kevlar V-belt and idler arm tensioning.
- Cutting Height: 1.0 to 5.0 in. (2.5cm to 12.7 cm)
- Deck Construction: (Robotic-welded steel) Double-layered 10-gauge plus 7-gauge formed-steel laminated spindle plane 0.313 in (7.95 mm) thick- more than 25% thicker than 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) – with 7-gauge skirts for geometric strength. Spindle plane is 0.9 in.(22.86 mm) thick in stress zones. Anvil-edge design with 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) reinforcement on front edge of deck.
- Deck: DuraMax
- Drive Wheels: 24x12.00x12 turf, 4-ply rated
- Filtration: 7 micron absolute, spin-on / Grasshopper CoolTemp Hydro-Max? fluid withstands high and low temperature extremes for 1,000-hour change intervals.
- Hourmeter: Standard
- Instruments: Console-mounted - Low engine oil pressure, alternator, temperature and parking brake warning lights, engine temperature and volt gauges, digital hour meter, glow plug, ignition and push/pull PTO switches.
- Muffler: Ultra quiet, single, industrial type.
- Mulching System: #504569
- Other: Interlock System-Prevents engine start when PTO clutch is engaged or steering levers are in drive position. Allows operator dismount without engine shutdown only when PTO is disengaged and steering levers are locked in neutral.
- Parking Brake: Disc parking brake, one for each drive wheel.
- Seat: Ultimate Suspension Ride (USR) iso-mounted, high-back, deep-cushioned, foam-padded, CoolTemp Cordura-covered, padded arms/backrest with lumbar support and coil-spring suspension. Optional CoolTemp Cordura-covered premier suspension seat.
- Spindle Assembly: Sentry™ Spindle System, 2.5 cm (approx. 1 in.) O.D. shaft. Double bearings greasable from top of deck. Spindle head designed to eliminate fiber wrap. Spindle cones shield housing and lower bearings from grass wrap and dirt ingestion.
- Spindle: (Housing) 8 in. (20.3 cm)-diameter housing. Machined aluminum housing on 61-inch deck. Cast iron on 72-inch deck.
- Blade Length: (Tempered, alloy steel) (3) 21 in. (53.3 cm)
- Deck Width: (Side Discharge) 74.5 in. (189.2 cm) (Mulch) 62.5 in.* (158.8 cm)
- Height: (Seat Back) 47.0 in. (119.4 cm) (Seat Cushion) 31.5 in. (80.0 cm) (ROPS) 69.5 in. (176.5 cm)
- Length: (Mowing Position) 84.0 in. (203.4 cm)
- Weight: (Uncrated) 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg) (Mulching Package) 36 lbs. (16.3 kg)
- Brake: Dynamic braking through hydrostatic transmission.
- Front Wheel: 13x6.5x6; pneumatic with greasable, double-sealed bearings to protect from grass wrap.
- Steering: One- or two-hand operation with adjustable HydraSmooth™ dual levers that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position.
- Suspension: InFrame™ suspension with iso-mounted seat and footrest
- Turning Radius: True zero degree, turns within own length with counter-rotating, independently powered drive wheels.
- Speed range: (forward / reverse): 0 - 10.0 mph (0 - 16.1 kph) forward 0 - 6.0 mph (0 - 9.7 kph) reverse
- Transmission: Design-matched G2 hydrostatic system with auxiliary cooling fans, HydroGear variable displacement piston-type pumps and Parker high-torque wheel motors.
- Engine Manufacturer
- Kubota, MaxTorque™
- Engine Type
- 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
- Displacement
- 54.8 cu. in. (898 cc)
- Transmission
- G2 hydrostatic system, HydroGear variable displacement piston-type pumps, Parker high-torque wheel motors
- Wheel Size
- 24x12.00x12
- Fuel Capacity
- 12 U.S. Gal. (45.4 L)
- Deck Size
- 61 in.


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I have used my usual recipe with a base of olive, coconut and castor oils. I used the CPOP method, which I have used successfully with a few batches now. I took it out of the mold after 24 hours and is hard and seems fine, but it has the color and look of soap in the gel phase and there is a slick oil layer on all outer surfaces. It appears to possibly be excess essential oils (I used rosemary and lemon). I sampled it right out of the mold and lathered really nice and felt mild on my skin. Any thoughts?
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Roland Tanglao, a blogger I respect, asks some smart questions about Technorati's new advanced search features and keyword watchlists. I already commented on his blog, but I think the questions are good, and I want to comment further about it here:
Roland wrote:
I must be suffering from baby induced sleep deprivation :-) but didn't Feedster and PubSub have this from the very beginning? In other words, isn't this a feature Technorati should have had long ago? Regardless, my ongoing unscientific comparison of a Technorati versus PubSub versus Feedster search for "roland tanglao" reveals nothing has changed: PubSub has the best (fastest and most accurate and free unlike Technorati which only has three free watchlists) results followed by Feedster (again free) with Technorati being in the rear. I really don't understand why people continue to use and hype Technorati. The foks at Technorati are very cool and very friendly but I still find PubSub and Feedster much better.
DISCLAIMERS: During PubSub's brief existence, I have exchanged emails with them and have become friends with Bob Wyman, the CTO and Salim, the CEO. I also have met Scott Johnson of Feedster and think he's a cool and smart guy.
Here's my response, which is slightly edited from the comment I left on Roland's weblog:
Thanks for the comments. Of course, feel free to use whatever search you like. However, here's some comments:
First, When you do a search using Technorati, you'll get every post since the beginning of time (well, actually about 2 years ago onwards), not just the results from the moment you created the watchlist. I like PubSub, but they don't give any indication of what happened before you create your search. Also, I think you'll find that Technorati's results have the fastest updates.
Second, not all people who have RSS feeds have full-text feeds. Technorati actually indexes the full content of a post, not just the partial text that is often in the RSS feed.
Third, have you tried comparing results from advanced searches (using booleans and the like) when using Technorati watchlists compared to others? An advanced search is something like a search that allows you to group or use phrases, for example, like:
tsunami AND (phuket OR thailand OR "sri lanka") or
("six apart" OR sixapart) AND (livejournal OR "live journal") and so on.
In our testing, we've found that our advanced searches are more accurate and timely.
We also provide links to the cosmos of each post in the watchlist, as well as the relative authority of each blog, so you can get a quick indication of how authoritative or influential the blogger is. I personally find this quite useful.
Technorati is also indexing over 5.5 million blogs (and growing by over 20,000 per day!), both blogs with RSS feeds, and those without RSS, which is orders of magnitude more than some other services that only track RSS feeds.
We also have cosmos watchlists, which let you quickly and easily track who is linking to your blog or any URL you care about - your company, your blog, an interesting article, whatever.
And the limit to 3 watchlists is actually old cruft on our site - you actually can subscribe to as many watchlists as you like. Expect that text to go away shortly.
And of course, your criticism that Technorati should have had this long ago is quite accurate - we've been growing like crazy, and building out all the features we've wanted to build out has taken time. We also had some scaling and response time issues in the past, and we really wanted to make sure that we nailed the most critical issues with the service first. Note that we still have bugs (e.g. we are still seeing some link count glitches), and we're still going to continue to fix them at the same time we're rolling out new and useful features for our users. And there's lots more to come.
So please, continue to use the fine services from Feedster and PubSub! And please continue to try out and use Technorati watchlists as well. May a thousand flowers bloom.
I'm always happy to discuss this further as well, please feel free to drop me a line at dsifry at technorati dot com, or my direct line is 415 846-0232...


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Friday, July 16, 2010
Tasha Tudor's GARDEN
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Tasha Tudor's Garden is one of my most favorite books. I have two copies; one for frequent perusing, the other "for nice". I'm goofy, I know. Tovah Martin has several other books out, several of them in collaboration with Richard Brown. I love their work.
You pot is quite lovely, as is your cat. Your post was a great way to start my day.
- July 16, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- Sheila said...
One of my favorite books1
- July 16, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- Queenplinker said...
Love the kitty!
I love Tasha, There probably more then a few gardens just as beautiful as her, but what character. I loved her confidence in living her ideal life . Ruth Stout is another 'character' I adore.
I'm so happy to hear there are other garden's that flowers are prettier outside then in. Thought I was the only one. I keep planting more and more roses thinking I'l have plenty to bring inside. doesn't work.
I hope you'll show a picture of the espalier!
Have a wonderful weekend,
- July 16, 2010 at 11:07 AM
- Mrs. Wright said...
Beautiful post...yes I have a very tea stained and strawberry smudged copy of this delightful book...my former days as a tearoom proprietress kept this book & Victoria magazine on hand. Ah, two of my favorite gardener's and lover of Life...Tara and Tasha.
Keep Blooming
- July 16, 2010 at 5:34 PM
- Visual Vamp said...
Tasha Tudor - timeless!
Thanks for reminding me.
xo xo
- July 16, 2010 at 6:40 PM


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Publicising the charity we are supporting - A Child Unheard - is very important to us. It is thanks to our close friend and the websites creator, Hugo Besley, that this can now be done more effectively. We are very grateful for his endless efforts in getting this website set up, of which his only charge was detailed emails to us in order to achieve the digital platform we desired. A heartfelt thank you from Will and I. We certainly owe him a drink.
With the signing of the Iranian Nuclear Deal we are confident for the future success of the trip and that Iran may become an increasingly popular tourist destination. It is becoming apparent how quickly this region of the world may change with multi million dollar deals already being signed between Iranian companies and corporate giants like Airbus and Citroen-Peugeot. We could be just in time to see the authentic Iran as this economic growth may precede greater cultural shifts. It is interesting how perceptions of the country are already starting to alter. The content of this article (http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-35439946) which is gaining traction on social media and finding readership on BBC is such a testament. It portrays Islamic clerics partaking in everyday activities like drinking tea, standing next to a Christmas tree and playing basketball with local schoolgirls. I do wonder if this article would have been published before the signing of the nuclear agreement and the improving of relations with 'the West'.
On a globally less remarkable note but personally exciting one, our bikes are currently en route. Will went for the Surly Disc Trucker (http://surlybikes.com/bikes/disc_trucker) and I went for the Condor Heritage (http://www.condorcycles.com/products/condor-heritage-frameset). Both are great choices. We have been able to choose our ideal specifications for our bikes. In my case this was Schwalbe Marathon 28mm and 35mm tyres (for the varying terrain), Deore XT bolt disc hubs and TRP Spyre 160mm brakes among other preferences. Both Will and I went for the Brooks B-17 leather saddle. It has the seemingly paradoxical position of being the most and least comfortable saddle; the least before you break it in and the most comfortable afterwards, apparently moulding effortlessly to your gluteal curvature. I will be sure to write again when we acquire the rest of our equipment and we finally get a camera to photograph our training efforts among the other aspects of the upcoming trip.


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After a week-long nap strike, Sassy is NAPPING!!!!! I put her down earlier than usual today (easier said than done), and it worked like a charm.
I feel like singing! But I won't because I don't want to wake her up. :)
Could I possibly be so lucky as to have naptime back in our normal routine?!
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Lydia and Albert choose the most perfect date for the most epic ending to their wedding. The couple were married at Red Rock Country Club on the 4th of July. It was a beautiful day filled with lots of romantic candlelight, soft florals and ending in fireworks. Photography by Sarah Tribett


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NCT launches e-group for dads
The Natural Childbirth Trust has set up an online group for dads. To find out more, visit http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/info-centre/egroups.
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The Natural Childbirth Trust has set up an online group for dads. To find out more, visit http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/info-centre/egroups.
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Workplace seminars for dads and mums
The Fatherhood Institute (www.fatherhoodinstitute.org) is the world's leading independent 'think tank' on fatherhood. We support both mothers and fathers as earners and carers.
Schools – boost your results by becoming a FRED provider
'When I see my children at the weekend they say, "We don't want to go to McDonald's – can we read stories instead?".' You probably already know how important dads can be to their children's learning – and if you don't, you can find out here.
Creating father-inclusive health and social services: one-day course
The government's Healthy Child programme says: "The contribution that fathers make to their children's development, health and wellbeing is important, but services do not do enough to recognise or support them.
Why we are campaigning for more men in early years education
Right now, just 3% of Britain's early years staff are men. That figure that has barely changed for the last 20 years, despite huge increases in men's involvement as hands-on fathers, and better progress towards gender equality in other traditionally female work sectors, like primary school teaching (15% male) and nursing (11%).
New project will make UK cohort studies more father-inclusive
Last year, we published our Nuffield Foundation-funded report Where's the Daddy? (part of the Contemporary Fathers in the UK series) which explored the complex question of how researchers collect data about British fathers.
NHS mental health checks for dads: a 'landmark' recognition of impact
The Fatherhood Institute has welcomed a 'landmark' move by NHS England to offer mental health checks to fathers whose partner's mental health is poor.


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Animals and plants that live in saltwater biomes feature adaptations designed to prevent osmosis from equalizing the salt concentration throughout their bodies while remaining capable of absorbing oxygen from the water. Animals do this through specialized kidneys and gills, while plants do this directly through their cell walls.
The marine biome is the largest saltwater biome in the world, according to Kids Do Ecology. It covers 70 percent of the planet's surface and contains millions of different species of plants and animals. All these creatures have adapted to life at sea by developing organs that maintain homeostasis in their bodies. Simple animals such as worms and anemones absorb oxygen directly through their skin, while biologically complex animals make use of gills or even specialized lungs to take in oxygen. Complex animals in marine environments tend to feature compressible air spaces inside their bodies, making it possible to survive in the enormous pressure of a saltwater environment, as explained by the MarineBio Conversation Society.
Saltwater plants such as seaweed and kelp are so different from terrestrial plants that they are not plants in a biological sense. Instead, scientists classify them as protists. This is because these plants absorb nutrients from the surrounding water without using an internal vascular system, as OceanLink explains.


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The Partners for Integration project, set up and hosted by Scottish Care with funding from Scottish Government and local health and social care partnerships, aims to ensure independent sector involvement in the delivery of the agreed outcomes for integration and so play a lead role in service improvement.
Partners for Integration contributes to reform at both local and national levels. Through its 22 Local Integration Leads and Development Officers and the National Lead, the voice of the independent sector is being heard. The learning and relationships gained through the Reshaping Care for Older People project has paid dividends and, for the first time in many areas, we are seeing the independent sector being regarded as an equal partner with a valuable contribution to make. Admittedly the level of partnership working varies across the country but progress is certainly being made.
With direct representation via the Independent Sector Leads and Development Officers, independent sector providers are in a strong position to contribute to how health and social care is delivered and commissioned in their areas. A culture of sharing of good practice and promoting quality of service is now very evident, as is an increasing confidence in exploring new models of care. There are excellent examples of partnership working across Scotland where providers and third and statutory sector colleagues are sharing resources and expertise to enhance the quality of their local community lives.
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Some commercial applications are now making it possible to run your Automator workflows using an Apple Remote or other remote control.
Some commercial applications are now making it possible to run your Automator workflows using an Apple Remote or other remote control.
Sofa Control
This application is available from Gravity Applications, LLC. As advertised, it allows you to use your Apple Remote to control your Mac from the sofa. Not only can you control your applications, movies, and music, but you can also run Automator workflows. You can download a time-limited demonstration version of Sofa Control today here.
Remote Buddy
This application, available from IOSPIRIT GmbH, will also allow you to control virtually any aspect of your Mac from your Apple Remote, as well as a wide variety of other remotes. You can even configure it for use with a Wii remote! With Remote Buddy, you can quickly and easily browse through the files on your Mac, find Automator workflows, and run them without ever physically touching your machine.
Remote Buddy's interface is quite slick, and its feature set is quite impressive. It even has a built-in AJAX server, allowing you to access it and control it from Mobile Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
You can download a free 30-day trial of Remote Buddy here.
Although I haven't tried it myself yet, a native iPhone application called Keyboard Maestro, is also available, and will allow you to remotely trigger Automator workflows on your Mac. Like the other remote software discussed above, this application requires that you first install some software on your Mac. You can learn more about Keyboard Maestro here.
For more on Automator, check out my book Automator for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide, as well as my video podcast series Mac Automation Made Simple.