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The search for the "Prettiest Painted Places in America" is narrowing, with Chautauqua Institution chosen as one of 10 finalists from the U.S. Northeast named by the Paint Quality Institute, an informational entity whose mission is to educate the public about quality paints and coatings.
Located on 300 acres in rural southwestern New York State, Chautauqua is a National Historic Landmark for its contribution to American culture as well as a National Historic District and recipient of the Heritage Award from the Urban Land Institute. In 2010 Chautauqua received the Silver Award from the International Awards for Livable Communities. It has also been honored by the American Institute of Architects for its commitment to historic preservation. Founded in 1874, Chautauqua is best known for its nine-week summer programming mix of fine and performing arts, lectures and classes, interfaith worship, and recreational activities.
Chautauqua joins nine other finalists including: Bristol, Rhode Island; Brookville, Pennsylvania; Cambridge, Ohio; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Cape May, New Jersey; Chester, Vermont; Downtown Frederick, Maryland; Owego Historic District, New York; and Wooster, Ohio. After further evaluation, two of these 10 will be named the prettiest painted places in the Northeast, alongside winners from five other regions of the U.S., to make up the 12 prettiest painted places in America.
A "prettiest painted place" is a special town or neighborhood with exceptional community-wide "curb appeal" due to optically pleasing or creative use of exterior paint color, according to Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute.
"One typically thinks of curb appeal defined by beautiful color schemes on homes or buildings, and that's the case most of the time, but exquisite outdoor murals and creative use of paint color on statues, signage, traffic signals, water towers, and even streets and sidewalks have elevated the appearance of many of today's prettiest communities," she said.
"Chautauquans go to great lengths to preserve the historic fabric of their homes, while expressing their individuality through interesting shapes, Chautauqua Lace patterns, construction details, and especially through color," exclaimed John Shedd, administrator of architecture and land use regulations for Chautauqua Institution. "All of this attention contributes greatly to the sense of place and community in Chautauqua neighborhoods. It makes our community fun and exciting, while respecting the notable people, events and architecture from our history."
The search for America's prettiest painted places began this spring, when the Paint Quality Institute contacted state departments of tourism, local chambers of commerce, and convention and visitors bureaus in all 50 states. Eventually, nearly 200 towns, historic districts, neighborhoods and Main Streets were nominated in the competition. The Chautauqua County Visitors' Bureau nominated Chautauqua Institution.
Last week, a panel of judges with expertise in color selection, exterior painting, and home improvement reviewed the entries and narrowed the field to 60 finalists, 10 from each of six geographic regions. The 12 national winners will be named later this month.
This is the third time the Paint Quality Institute has conducted a search for the prettiest painted places in America. It held the first competition in the 1990s, and another in year 2000.
According to Zimmer, the purpose of the competition is to give recognition to places that use paint to express pride in their communities, and highlight how an attractive exterior paint treatment can enhance the curb appeal of virtually any home, building or exterior structure.
To see a complete list of the 60 finalists involved in the search for the "Prettiest Painted Places in America", visit blog.paintquality.com. For information on Chautauqua Institution, visit www.ciweb.org.


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So new update maybe 5 maybe 6 don't remember. Sorry for picture quality Unpacking my legos for the first time in awhile so this is the best I can do. Also credit for the Hawker Bomber goes to Arkbrick for the basic design. Now on to the army update.
First up: the Hawker Bomber. Armed with two black hole bombs, 2 heavy Gauss cannons, and 4 machine guns. Capable of leveling a small city. Hawker pilot's are chosen from the best pilots from the ESF homeworld defense unit. It is also equipped with possibly the fastest engines in the whole ESF system.
Here it is the ugly, agile, Hawker Bomber.
Side view, the wings are heavily armored to stop bullets and missiles. They also offer protection to the pilot.
The powerful engine that forces the bomber into combat.
Top view (oh look my leg). The rod on top of the wing is for refueling. The back of the aircraft can also be modified to fit a second pilot armed with twin railguns.
Closer view of weaponery.
Next up: Hurricane Death Bike. Armed with two twin linked bolters. Can also be mounted with a sidecar and machine gun.
And here it this in all its glory. The skull is a trophy from Reyo (a prominent battle in the ESF's history more on that later). The pilot is a recruit from the ESF's homeworld kindly showing of his new ride.
Side view with the twin linked bolters on the front. They were stolen from the remains of a hammerhead tank and then modified to fit a death bike.
Top view the radar antenna raised on the side.
Battle mode. Pilot raised of the ground more. The pilot is all smiley about his new ride.
The next is the new Hero of the ESF, Hawkin. After Alphafalcon died on the planet of Reyo a new hero was found. He was a young boy during the battle and preached to the soldiers that stopped at his village. When the war ended he was brought back to the ESF homeworld to be trained in combat and surpassed his instructors quickly. Showing of his skill in battle with his Energy scythes now classified as heroic weapons. The armor he wears is heavier than normal soldiers but allows him to watch all of the battlefield on tactical maps and displays. The flame over his right shoulder never stops burning. It is a symbol of the ESF's never ending strength in battle.
Hawking posing with his twin energy scythes and armor.
Side view.
Finally my new mechanic figure using pieces from the new collectible series.
Wrench and flame tool in hand he charges into battle ready to create and destroy.
Final Overwatch hope you enjoy. Till next update.

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While we spent new year's eve with family quietly at home, others, around the world, celebrated the end of one year and the beginning of a new one. And in typical Boston.com Big Picture fashion they've put together another great collection of photos from around the world – enjoy!
People all around the world gathered in groups large and small last night to usher out the previous year, and welcome the arrival of 2010. Under a rare New Year's Eve Blue Moon, crowds watched fireworks, cheered, made resolutions, and counted down to midnight. 2010 is the year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac, signifying a year of bravery and courage. Collected here are some photographs of people across the earth as they welcomed the new year in many different ways. (38 photos total) – source Boston.com


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Music Voyager "Eastern Tennessee: Cradle of Country Music" Host Jacob Edgar begins his Tennessee journey in Bristol, the city in the northeast corner of the state that proudly calls itself the birthplace of country music. He visits 96-year-old Georgia Warren, the last surviving participant of the legendary "Bristol Sessions" of 1927, which introduced the sounds of Appalachia to a wide audience. While in Bristol, he catches a street performance by musical nomads Megan Jean & the KFB and checks out Knoxville-based The Black Lillies performing at one of Bristol's many outdoor concerts. D
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Midsomer Murders "Death of a Stranger (Part 1)" DCI Barnaby returns from a holiday trip to find an unidentified tramp has been beaten to death in the woods near the village of Marshwood. While he was away, Supt. Ronald Pringle, just before his retirement, quickly arrested a local young man. Barnaby's suspicion that the man arrested is innocent is reinforced when there is an attempted suicide at the same spot. Part 1 of 2G
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Masterpiece Classic "Upstairs Downstairs" It is 1936 and a new family moves into 165 Eaton Place, six years after the Bellamy family moved out following the economic crash. Sir Hallam (Ed Stoppard) and Lady Agnes (Keeley Hawes) Holland hire Rose (Jean Marsh), now proprietor of a domestic employment agency, to assemble a staff. The new servants are soon put to a test during a party that threatens to destroy Sir Hallam's career. Part 1 of 3G
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Masterpiece Classic "Upstairs Downstairs" A German-Jewish refugee comes to 165 Eaton Place as a maid, prompting a range of reactions from upstairs and down. Her experiences culminate in a crisis tied to the fascist movement sweeping Britain. Part 2 of 3G
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Call The Midwife "S1 E1" Newly minted midwife Jenny Lee arrives in the East End of London to begin her career in the spring of 1957. After overcoming the initial shock that her new home, Nonnatus House, is a convent and not a private hospital, she soon is immersed in her new life. Living with nuns and working in a community of colorful characters are entirely new experiences for Jenny, who comes from an affluent country home.G
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Queenstown (Tasmania)
Queenstown is a former mining town near Tasmania's west coast. It's most notable for its almost lunar landscape. This is because the minerals being mined (mostly zinc and copper) were extremely toxic, and the tailing heaps left behind were extremely inhospitable to plant life. Also, the trees in the area were all logged for use in the mining process.
There is not a lot to see in the town, apart from the West Coast Wilderness Railway, but tourists visit to see the unusual landscape, and because it is en route to popular Strahan. The barren terrain is gradually being recolonized by plants, and vegetation is returning to the hills.
Get in
By car
Take the A10 highway from Hobart. This is a 250 km drive and takes about 4 hours.
By train
The West Coast Wilderness Railway [1] operates as a tourist attraction between Queenstown and Strahan, a distance of 34 km. The ordinary railway connection between Queenstown and the rest of Tasmania closed in 1960.
By air
Strahan Airport - Although helicopter and fixed wing flights operate from here for charter flights into the south-west wilderness area, or over locations in western Tasmania, there are currently no regular passenger flights to Strahan from other airports in Tasmania.
Get around
The Gallery Museum - Corner Driffield Street and Sticht Street. Tel: +61-3-6471-1483. Displays and information on Queenstown and surrounding areas, including photographic and minerals collections plus local memorabilia. Housed in the original Imperial Hotel, built in 1897.
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After three days of competition at the 2013 IC4A/ECAC Championships in Boston, MA, Central Connecticut senior Aaron Radden closed out the competition by competing in the finals in both of his sprinting events on Sunday.
Radden, who was the only Blue Devil to race on Sunday, ran a 6.84 in the 60 meter dash semi-finals and followed it up with a time of 6.82 in the finals race. He finished in fifth place overall in the event.
In the 200 meter dash, Radden earned fourth place in his finals heat with a time of 21.22. Overall, he earned sixth place in the event.
Seven CCSU student-athletes qualified for the championships throughout the men's indoor track and field season and they each competed on Saturday.
Sophomore Jamal Fruster was the only other Blue Devil to compete in two events. He placed 26th in preliminary competition in the 400 meter dash with a time of 49.71. He was also a member of the 4x400 meter relay team that broke the CCSU record with a time of 3:17.15. The team, consisting of Fruster, seniors Dan Hopper and Nick Lindblom, as well as junior Ryan Budd, ousted the previous record of 3:18.00 set in 2001.
Sophomore Brian Biekert ran a 4:09.74 for 17th place in the prelims in the one mile event while freshman Malcolm Connor placed 24th in the 500 meter dash preliminaries with a time of 1:05.27.
Finals competition results continue throughout Sunday. Click here to see ongoing results.
The next event on the schedule for the Blue Devils is the NCAA Indoor Championships March 8-9 in Fayetteville, AR. After that, Central gears up for the start of the outdoor season with a meet against Stanford on March 29-30 in Palo Alto, CA.


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The cooling system is one of the most important areas to pay attention to during Audi A6 timing belt replacement. To ensure that your new Audi A6 timing belt components and water pump last until the next 75,000 mile change interval, it's important to re-create the engine's condition as it was when it left the factory. You can not be lazy when it comes to the water pump and timing belt replacement! Cutting corners now adds time, labor, and money later.
Audi A6 timing belt installation is a complex repair procedure and should be performed by experienced automotive technicians, trained in performing proper timing belt installation.
Blauparts recommends that an Audi VW Factory Trained ASE Certified Technician perform timing belt repair on your Audi A6. Someone who has been trained in timing belt procedures for your exact vehicle model. This is for your safety and to prevent improper installation by untrained and unqualified installers and technicians, which may lead to possible engine damage.
Always read the factory service manual safety instructions and guidelines.
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How to prevent premature Audi A6 timing belt component and water pump failure?
It is the installer's responsibility to take the necessary time to follow the steps outlined in this bulletin to prevent future labor costs, as well as, any inconvenience after the installation of the water pump during timing belt replacement.
Flushing Audi A6 Coolant
It has been noted that due to time constraints, inconvenience, and profit, many individuals, mechanics, and repair shops, do not take the extra time needed to thoroughly flush the entire cooling system prior to the installation of a new Audi A6 water pump and related timing belt components.
It is imperative that the cooling system be thoroughly flushed of all accumulated silt and sediment build up, including all aftermarket cooling system additives, or stop leak products that may have been added to the cooling system, past or present.
Just draining the cooling system and refilling it is not enough! Thoroughly flushing the coolant involves flushing the radiator, engine block, heater core, and hoses entirely.
DO NOT USE Cooling System Flush Products since many contain muriatic and/or other acids. Remnants of such acids left in the cooling system can cause your new water pump to prematurely fail.
Premature water pump failure (bearings and seals) can occur if you don't take the time to flush the entire cooling system and it's related components. Often when problems arise, such as a coolant leak, the new water pump is blamed as the cause when if fact the opposite is true. It's usually because the installer has neglected to follow this important step.
Example 1) Audi Coolant Contamination Caused By Old Age
Blauparts purchased a used 1-owner 1997 Audi A4 with every service record from the date of sale. The vehicle had regular oil changes, preventative maintenance, and was in really good shape. Despite the great service history, note the G12 coolant sediment and contamination that was removed when we drained and thoroughly flushed the system. Even when using approved coolant, years of continuous circulating through the engine causes a measure of sediment to buildup. Similar to motor oil, over time coolant (even long-life) becomes weak, is depleted of it's additives, breaks down, and "gets dirty" causing this pictured sediment. It's important to thouroughly flush and remove all of this sediment during timing belt replacement. Re-creating the engine's condition as it was when it left the factory will ensure that your new components last until the next 75,000 mile change interval.
Example 2) Audi Coolant Contamination Caused By Coolant Flush Products
Image 1) Original water pump removed from an Audi 2.7T with approximately 80,000 miles. This pump was not leaking. Note the normal discoloration of the aluminum casting. This is the result of minimum coolant contamination for this type of mileage.
Image 2) Water pump removed from an Audi 2.7T with less than 3,000 miles due to leaking. It was wrongly assumed that it was a manufacturer defect. However, the evidence revealed that the leak was caused by coolant contamination. Note the abnormal black discoloration of the aluminum casting. The cause was a result of an additive (likely a flushing agent) containing muriatic acid/other acids being used (before or after the water pump replacement). Acids left in the coolant system ate away at the internal seals and caused premature water pump failure.
Proper Audi Water Pump Installation
The key to a factory quality seal is in the preparation of the surface area. Take the extra time to properly clean the Audi water pump gasket and thermostat o-ring surfaces thoroughly. These surfaces should be free of all old gasket material and corrosion build up before installing your new Audi water pump and thermostat.To achieve the optimal just like new surface, it's usually necessary to use a medium grit scotch brite pad and/or angle die grinder with a medium grit scotch brite conditioning pad (see the video below).
When the water pump mounting surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and smooth, gasket sealing agents are not needed! Again, gasket sealing agents (Form-A-Gaskets, gel or spray forms) should NOT be used with the paper water pump gasket. Sealing agents vary in composition and intended usage, and when used in conjunction with paper gasket's may affect the paper gaskets long term ability to compress and/or perform its sealing function. Appropriate gel like gasket sealing agents should only be used in the case of severe pitting of the engine block surface in the event an even and smooth mounting surface for the water pump is not attainable.
Some installers have used sealing compounds which can significantly reduce the sealing function of the Audi water pump gasket. It is important to note that no sealing compounds were used when mating the water pump to the engine block from the factory. The factory Robert Bentley manual makes no reference to using sealing compounds during water pump replacement. Besides not being recommended or required, sloppily applied sealing agents can contribute to cooling system contamination. It is important to pay attention to and follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Sealing agents (RTV Form-a-Gasket silicones, aerosol adhesives, or sealants) should NOT be used!
Double check all water pump mounting bolts for tightness. A loose or missing water pump or thermostat housing bolt can result in a leak and falsely attribute the water pump as defective.
How To Properly Prepare The Audi Water Pump Gasket Mating Surface Video
Filling Audi A6 Coolant
Read the warnings on the antifreeze coolant bottle.
Improper use can be harmful or fatal.
Use only approved Audi VW G12 antifreeze coolant. Most G12 coolant sold on the market is concentrated. You must dilute the coolant. Mix 50% coolant with 50% deionized water. Deionized water is preferred. However, if it is not available you can use distilled water. Do not mix tap water with new coolant! Tap water varies in chemicals, minerals, ions, and Ph levels. These factors can adversely effect the new coolant, a new water pump, and other cooling components.
Mixing and Maintaining Audi A6 Coolant
Mixing other brands of unauthorized coolants with the approved G12 coolant can also cause an adverse chemical reaction, causing the coolant to gel and clot. This can damage the new water pump, plug the cooling system, and weaken other plastic cooling system components, such as the radiator and plastic coolant hose connections.
Water Pump Break in Period
Water pumps are inspected and air pressure tested at the factory for any leaks. Per the manufacturer, all new water pumps have a break in period. Shortly after startup, it is not uncommon for a new water pump to have slight seepage or coolant discharge coming from this hole below the water pump pulley. This is because the unique seal material in a new water pump is designed to 'bed in' as the impeller shaft spins. Slight weeping or dampness from/or around the discharge 'weep plug' or cap is allowable for at least 100 miles after installation and should not be attributed to a defective water pump.
In extreme cold climates (below freezing), it's important that the correct coolant mixture ratios be maintained. If the coolant ratio is incorrect, it can cause weakening of the machined weep hole tolerances causing a leak.
Be environmentally responsible. Dispose of the old anti freeze coolant properly.
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- Subject: How to prevent irreversible damage to the hydraulic tensioner damper? Proper hydraulic tensioner damper installation.
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BLAU OFFICIAL O.E.™ ComponentsWhat are the brand names of the timing belt components that originally came on my Audi A6 2.8L 30 valve?
Change IntervalsWhat is the factory recommended timing belt interval for Audi A6 2.8L 30 valve engines? How long will new timing belt parts last after replacement?
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We know that for many of you, cycling is about the journey and not the destination. It's the same story for Zach, who works here at our home office in North Carolina. His passion for cycling has changed his life for the better and he's graciously agreed to share his story right here on our blog, as he trains throughout the season to get ready for the epic Alpine Loop Grand Fondo this fall.
As a 30 year old, 5' 11" father and husband, online calculators tell me I'm supposed to be around 180 pounds. My "ideal cycling weight", according to Bicycling Magazine, is 172 pounds.
In September of 2012, I plan to do one of the hardest one-day rides in the US, the Alpine Loop Grand Fondo, hosted by world class mountain bike racer Jeremiah Bishop. The ride is over 100 miles long and climbs 11,000 feet on both pavement and gravel roads. It will be the hardest ride I've done in my four years as a cyclist, and this is my story.
I rode bicycles when I was younger. My father, aside from being my hero, was also a dedicated triathlete and road cyclist. As a kid it was my dream to be able to keep up with him on the road and if all went according to plan, eventually be faster than he was. Fast-forward just about ten years. I had gone to college, graduated and was out in the real world, working at a desk job. Before I knew it, I had gone from my high school weight of around 185 pounds, to an astonishing, and scary, 276 pounds.
I was sitting in my office one day when I received a call from my Dad. He and my brother had decided to do a sprint triathlon, and wanted me to join in. "It'll be like old times." Dad said. "It'll be me and my boys." I figured why not? I signed up for the triathlon, and decided to start "training." Part of my training was commuting on my clapped-out mountain bike that was rusty and grimy from years of abuse and neglect. So, I started riding a bike regularly for the first time in almost ten years. I'll be honest, it sucked.
I felt like a fish out of water. I didn't know what to wear. It was kind of scary riding next to cars. It was really hot in the middle of the North Carolina summer where the humidity is something you can reach out and grab. Most of all, it was just really, really, hard. Even though the commute was only four miles, it had long and steep hills with a backpack slammed full of work attire, lunch, and various electronics. It took weeks to get into a routine. I would forget lunch frequently, or forget a shirt, or belt, or my phone. You get the idea.
I was ready to quit this commuting business several times, but the promise of doing the triathlon with my dad and brother kept me going. After about a month of commuting and training, I jumped on the scale and realized that I had lost weight for the first time in years. While what I was doing was tough, it seemed to be getting a little easier, was giving me numbers driven results, and was actually fun. I began to take my triathlon training a bit more seriously (the cycling aspect, that is). I started talking to some friends about cycling, and started visiting local bike shops. Soon thereafter, I realized that if I wanted to get to work faster and easier, and if I wanted to be a bit more competitive during my triathlon, I was going to need a road bike with those bigger wheels and skinnier tires.
I jumped for a $300 road bike off craigslist (lovingly named 'ole blue). It was too small for me, but I didn't know that at the time. Throughout the next year or so I did the triathlon, rode in regular weekly group rides, and got involved with a local team who raised money and rode bicycles to fight Multiple Sclerosis. I was riding almost every day, whether to work or on a group ride, or just out by myself. It was fun, a LOT of fun, and I was feeling great. Oh yeah, and I was losing a ton of weight as a byproduct.
Cycling was changing my life. I was getting more fit, was in a great mood, was productive at work, and was actually starting to get dates with hot women (one of which I tricked into marrying me). I got so into cycling that when a sales position opened at one of the local bike shops, I made a career change from a stable 8-5 to an hourly wage plus commission retail sales job. I joined a local race club and started trying my hand at criteriums and road races – where I continue to fail miserably, but have too much fun to quit. I became great friends with people of all ages and backgrounds all through the common bond of cycling. I was riding and I was hooked – the lifestyle had consumed me.
After a few years in the local retail shops, my wife and I had twins. Family life and a retail work schedule don't mix very well, so I applied for a position here at Performance Bicycle's home office and here I am, telling my story. I'm 203 pounds now, which is still a hefty load to carry. While I've gotten stronger on the bike since I first started riding my old mountain bike, I still get dropped on the hills at the local weekly world championships out of Wilson Park. Seriously, I am so slow on hills!
I have a burning desire to become a better climber, get faster on my bike, and reach my "ideal" weight of 180 pounds. To do this I know I have to put a lot of work in. I have to eat right, not drink too much beer, ride bikes and work out as much as time allows. I've got a job that takes a lot of time during the week, plus I love spending as much time with my wife and kids as possible, so time is limited when it comes to training for a ride such as the Alpine Loop Grand Fondo. But, it's going to be worth it.
I do this for myself and my need to ride, but I also do it for my family. I want to be as healthy as possible so I can live a long and full life with my wife, and be there for my daughters as they grow old. Anytime I head out for a local group ride, or a race, or even just a solo ride, my wife tells me as I'm walking out the door, or lining up for the start, "Go get 'em darlin'!" That's what I'm going to do, and I'm going to share my journey with you.


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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
December's Blog Hoppin Good Time!
Wowzers.. it is that time already! It is the first Tuesday of the month and you know what that means... blog hoppin time! I'm having a lot of fun with this and I hope you all are enjoying it as much as I am! Here are 2 projects I thought I'd post to share:
My recipe for this little gem:
Merry & Type Clear Stamps
Old Olive Card Stock
Blushing Bride Card Stock
Early Espresso Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Letters To Santa DSP
New Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Snowburst
Scallop Oval Punch
Large Oval Punch
Early Espresso Stampin Write Marker
Color Spritzer Tool
Basic Rhinestones
Stampin Sponges
I really love the Old Olive and Blushing Bride Combination with the Early Espresso.. Its not traditional but.. neither am I! (you should see my pink and white Christmas tree! Ill share a photo, toward the end of this post).
My other quick project.. is a tag! I love tags! Tags rock my world. I'm addicted. They are small and easy to decorate!
You may recognize this tag. I CASE'd it out of our Holiday Mini Catalog. I just love it. I even used real pine cones!
The recipe:
Early Espresso Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Holly Berry Bouquet DSP
Pines & Poinsettias Clear Mount Stamp Set
Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons
Color Spritzer Tool
Simply Scored Scoring Tool
Ok.. here is my tree!
Make sure to visit the other's blogs and leave wonderful comments with them. :)
1. Anastasia Radloff http://stampinblondie.blogspot.com/
2. Shellie Hepner Grindy www.creativeeclectica.com
3. Annie Lee http://lovemecard.blogspot.com/
4. Pam Steckman http://stampininthesun77.blogspot.com/
5. Nancy Berg http://ladystampsalot.blogspot.com/
6. Anji Pearson-Clements www.alteredscraps.com
7. Rose Villarreal Castillo www.stampwithrose.blogspot.com
8. Tonya L Ball www.stampinwithtonya.blogspot.com
9. Chelsea Malouf http://a-chelsea-morning.blogspot.com/
10. Jenn Van Wart www.beachsidestampers.com
11. Dawn Bourgette (That's Me!) www.dawnscreativechalet.blogspot.com
12. Erin Bradley-Hindman www.erinbh.typepad.com
5 comments:
- Shellie G said...
Beautiful work as usual Dawn! But I think you did an especially great job casing the tag. I myself, haven't ventured that far yet.
- December 6, 2011 at 11:34 AM
- Rose Castillo said...
Love the projects! The real pine cones are awesome. I love your tree too.
- December 6, 2011 at 12:48 PM
- Tonya said...
Great projects! I love the tag and the real pinecones really make it special!
- December 6, 2011 at 2:22 PM
- Nancy Berg said...
Beautiful projects! And your Christmas tree...It's GORGEOUS!!
- December 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM
- Annie Lee said...
Dawn, the card looks so serene; and the tag looks gorgeous! Fabulous projects! TFS!
- December 8, 2011 at 12:59 AM
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|2010-01-18, 15:01
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Alto x Ranka :)
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Boy, I've been gone for far too long. I was avoiding this thread since I had to catch up after missing a month's worth of Cross Game due to my lengthy vacation. Either way, every episode I missed was great and each one left me wanting to see the next one. Kou and Aoba have gradually become closer and Aoba seems to be the first one to realize that she might be in love with Kou, whereas Kou is his usual self
Spoiler for Episode 41:
|2010-01-18, 15:52
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Hurray for Takako Shimura
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My view is that the manga is ending in four chapters, but this is debatable depending on how you believe Adachi will end Cross Game. If the manga does end in four chapters (= 17 volumes in total), then it is impossible for the anime to catch on the manga unless Adachi goes on another hol- You know what? I am not even going to finish that sentence. My heart couldn't take it.
|2010-01-18, 17:38
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Also, dividing the chapters covered at this point by the number of episodes doesn't really give an accurate view on how many chapters they do per episode, since there has a been a fair amount of anime original material, and a recap episode. Assuming he ends the manga very soon, and the anime original story wraps up quickly, the anime could reach the manga ending.
|2010-01-18, 18:25
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Hurray for Takako Shimura
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I did not divide chapters/episode to reach this number; I merely read the manga again and checked. The vast majority of episodes cover three chapters (and add extra stuff). The first exception is of course the childhood volume (ten chapters), which is divided between the first episode and later flashbacks. The other exceptions are the few anime-original episodes, which usually take very few scenes from the manga and are almost entirely made of original scenes. And of course, there is the filler (what a waste of space that was, in retrospect...). But for standard episodes following the manga closely, the batting average is around three chapters per episode.
[edit] That being said, I completely agree that we cannot use this to predict how the remaining 10 episodes will be spent. #41 proved SynergySP can squeeze way more into each episode if they need to. However, if they intend to follow the original plot, I do think the story-telling will suffer from it.
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|2010-01-18, 23:42
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|2010-01-18, 23:56
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jesus... they butchered the animation of momiji during the mizuki catch scene. And this is what you call ham, the art show thing... the series doesn't need it because the relationship between kou akaishi and akane is developing in a reasonable fashion, this just kind slaps you screaming at you that akaishi does have a chance.
also i finally realize why the ed4 sounds soooooo out of pace, ed4 reminds me of the op1 for nodame, which is really good but the feel of nodame vs cross game is just tooo different.
Also in the manga the massage scene was a tad bit different, and it was quite a bit more funny.
|2010-01-19, 02:13
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|2010-01-19, 23:41
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Ushio... omochikaeri!!!
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Another excellent episode. Lots of stuff has happened in this episode as others have pointed out which may have lessened its impact, but it was nevertheless interesting development. I just want to add that Akane and Aoba gave Kou a cake that were both eaten completely. If Aoba did in fact make that cake, this is probably the first time we see Aoba's cooking being safely consumed by anyone in the show lol.
Also interesting is during Akane's art gallery, Kou says Akane's art is like an "art explosion". What a weird way to comment on Akane's art. Akaishi says "What are you talking about [Kou]? It was very good," prompting Akane to laugh/giggle. Nice to see Akaishi steppin up his game a little with that nice comment after a strange comment by Kou.
For those interested I wrote a synopsis & review with pics here.
**** (Perfect)
|2010-01-20, 01:44
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Seishu's Ace
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I performed an interesting experiment tonight. I watched episode 2 - mostly because I was curious to see if the animators had aged Kou and Aoba much since then (curiously not - but Momiji looked much younger). What ended up being interesting, though, was just how much Aoba's attitude towards Kou has changed. It's easy to lose sight of it watching them every week, because the change (in pure Adachi style) is so subtle - like observing the growth of a younger sibling you see every day. But to watch episode 2 and then 41, it's like seeing your 13 year-old cousin after a year and finding out he grew six inches taller.
|2010-01-20, 07:39
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♪~ Daydreaming ~♪
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Truth to be told, I've simply been in awe with all the recent episodes (from 37 onwards, 39-40-41 in particular) and for a simple reason: while for pretty much the whole anime we've seen things mainly from Kou's perspective, shifting on Aoba from time to time, in these episode the main character's role switched to Aoba.
Unlike before, Aoba is now the absolute core of the narration and we're seeing the world reflected in her eyes constantly instead of just occasionally.
To me this was the biggest and most impactful change occurred in the last span. This is why I'm partly surprised to see people picking on little details instead of enjoying these episodes at their fullest. I mean, I also saw the clear pacing issues of episode 41, but how many other anime had me staring at the monitor praying that the episode was not actually over, or to give me at least other five minutes? In addition, it's been months that we've been craving for actual steps ahead in Aoba's mind, something that after the thaw we had around episodes 19-21 did not really happen, with Ao-chan stuck with her stubbornness and prisoner of Waka's memories.
Even Akane's arrival didn't make things better, since at first, Aoba did tend to step back to favour Akane, probably for a sense of inferiority. But now, finally, her mind seem to have unblocked. It took a large number of elements, the injury, Azuma's confession, Kou's offer to get her to Koshien by borrowing his body, Junpei's words about when you love someone (it is something you can tell without being asked), and finally the proactive role of Akane in making Aoba's defenses crumble.
The ladder scene of ep.41 showed how much Aoba is grown if compared ep.35 (Valentine). While on the latter she retired seeing Akane popping up, leaving she and Kou alone, on the former instead of encouraging the pairing she actually sensed it as a danger, and avoided it. Finally her love feelings are starting to see a ligth in the dark, they're nearing the surface. At this point I would say Aoba has understood it, just that it is a very tough fact for her to accept and she prefers not to approach the matter directly. The "do you love Akane?" she said to Kou is an example of indirect approach. The way she spontaneously treats him now, kind, caring, worried, admirer, and last but not least jealous is the ultimate mirror of Aoba's changes.
The difference here is simple, starting from a premise: to love someone, both your mind and heart must be synchronized. However, if that doesn't happen, the stronger of the two, the one who can suffocate the other, is the mind.
I've always being saying that her heart was ready since a while ago, but her mind simply had all ports blocked for that hypotesis. Now the mind have started to accept the possibility, thus unlocking doors and allowing the heart to kick its feelings in. Boy, didn't she grow fonder of that annoying sister-robber next door's guy?
In short, I think we can't ask Cross Game more than this. It is what it always aimed to be, a genuine story of people sharing pains and confronting them together while growing and experiencing new worlds. I don't dare to imagine how much I will be missing this show and especially these characters once it'll be all over, hence I treasure each second I can get of it while it's still here with us.
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|2010-01-20, 11:14
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Interesting point, Pellissier. I have a suspicion that in the end, Aoba will fully come around before Kou - that in fact it will be Kou who backs away from a relationship, at least at first. It seems to fit with Adachi's contrarian style of character development, first of all. And second, it's been easy for Kou to mentally toy with the idea of a relationship with Aoba because he knows (or thinks he knows) that she'd never consider it. Of course he has strong romantic feelings for her but he's not threatened by them the way she is - they're safe because they're practically absurd. I expect a pullback from Kou once it becomes clear that Aoba is drawing closer to him romantically.
|2010-01-20, 12:52
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Anyone noticed about the theme of the ED?
1st : The lost love
2nd : Won't forget it
3rd : Even our love is not that romantic, but I'm OK with it. (New love huh?)
4th : (Forget her) and say you love me!
And the story teller has been changed from Kou to Aoba since the 3rd ED.
|2010-01-20, 13:55
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|2010-01-20, 15:32
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If there's one small character point I would find lacking in this incredibly well-written series, it's a seeming lack of libido on the part of the main characters. Or perhaps more accurately, an acknowledgement of their libido. Adachi certainly isn't a writer who specializes in that sort of thing, and this isn't really even a romance in the strictest sense of the word. The series has done an incredible job showing us the gradual development of all these characters, especially Kou and Aoba - from the standpoint of their dealing with grief in their own ways, the slow evolution of their complicated relationship with each other - it's just about peerless in that regard. Yet, the fact is that Kou and Aoba are teenagers and there's been little exploration of that side of their relationship - to the point where it really hasn't even been established that there's a physical attraction there. Or elsewhere, for that matter - there have been small nods to Kou noticing girls scattered here and there, but in many ways the Kou/Aoba relationship almost seems more akin to a squabbling middle-aged couple than a couple of kids.
I only notice this, I suppose, because in almost every other way the show has been incredibly rich and realistic in the way it's developed this relationship. That makes the somewhat unrealistic absence of erotic tension more noticeable. The existential dilemma of Kou/Aoba has been explored deeply, and the physical dilemma barely acknowledged. I guess that's why the physical contact in 41 - the stretching scene and especially the massage - were so striking. Is the manga more open about this side of their lives, I wonder - and the anime being extra cautious because of the time slot?
|2010-01-20, 16:19
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The manga doesn´t have any extra scenes in that sense (actually I can´t remember any major scene which has been skipped so far), however there have been small nods to the physical tension between them here and there. Like when now is back before the 2nd year Koshien when Aoba and Kou got their faces close, and Aoba stepped back blushing.
BTW, excellent analysis there Pellisier. Sometimes as manga readers we lose sight of the important details and we tend to focus on silly details like adaptation quality and whatnot. It is thanks to comments like yours that we remember when we were awed ourselves over this develpments, and appreciate all over again what the anime is doing right here, right now. I´d give you some rep but it seems i´ve given some to you recently already.
|2010-01-20, 16:51
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Ushio... omochikaeri!!!
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|2010-01-21, 01:00
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In Cross Game we're being treated to an eight-year courtship that's taken our leads from elementary school to the end of high school - a slow, languid and painfully halting journey through incredibly profound psychological territory. At the same time, largely devoid of passion. What a fascinating contrast between these two series.
|2010-01-21, 01:16
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I personally find Cross Game's approach more rewarding, and I wouldn't say that this indicates a lack of passion either, assuming we're using the definition of passion meaning "A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger". Maybe this will differ for every viewer, but it never stuck out to me as being unrealistic, particularly since we are watching Cross Game as observers, rather than hearing narrations about every thing going through Kou or Aoba's mind. Even if they did have the feelings you refer to, it doesn't mean it would manifest in their behavior in any overt way.
Maybe it is charmingly old-fashioned, maybe not - Honey and Clover is a more modern series that drew similar complaints. I recall this same thread of discussion popping up in those old H&C threads about how real university students would be more libidinous or lustful, and I didn't quite agree back then either.
My two cents, FWIW.
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Something else I noticed: Aoba stil doesn't call him "Kou". It's always aitsu. In the last episode they even joked with it, when Aoba said "aitsu", Akane indicating the photo "aitsu is koitsu?" and Aoba "soitsu". She doesn't go further than calling him "Kitamura-senpai", not even when talking to third persons. While Kou has been calling her Aoba, without honorifics, all the time.
Another thing I forgot to mention is that Aoba, despite being a very attractive girl - as proven by the dozens of fans she's always had - , has never once so far shown of being aware of it. Not once she's been vain and didn't ever brag about either (except maybe in ep.40 with Kou where she was about to say "even I have had a stalker!"). On the contrary, she's always very harsh with herself, and quite convinced of her unladylikeness.
Especially with Akane's words (plus Azuma confession), this is another aspect of her which is going through a change. Once she'll realize her attractiveness and fully accept herself as a pretty girl, and not only as a good player, she'll probably be ready to face Kou for "that" matter.
I quite agree that while Aoba is developing at a fast pace, Kou has pretty much remained the same. His thoughts about an Aoba-Azuma pairing have been unclear, sometimes he seems to wish for it, sometimes he doesn't. As Enzo said, it's probably a non-issue for him as of now, given the clear impossibility he thinks is opposing such an event. But unlike us, he hasn't seen the latest episodes of Cross Game ^^ (thus the change in Aoba's perspective), hence despite his empathy with her, he might be surprised quite soon.
Aoba wouldn't seem the type to make the first step, but then again, she's crashed so many taboos in her journey that who knows.
On a side note: if anyone wants a new CG sign, I made a very simple one about two great men standing in the rain.
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Spoiler for True Tears plot:
And I just got done marathoning Toradora and that ending was quite satisfying,waited 25 episodes for that ending and I got it!I can only imagine that getting the ending I want after 50 episodes would be even more satisfying.
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I am looking to create a site for the special needs community. (Children) On this site parents will be able to connect with other parents who have chidlren with similar disabilities, locate physical therapists, post their gently used products for sell and/or purchase new products that I will be selling on the site. There will also be a forum section, a blog by a pediatrician, and more.
I want to create a site that honors my nephew, Hayden, who has Angelman Syndrome.
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BBVA Compass CIO: Here's Where To Invest
BBVA Compass CIO John Sawyer outlines key ways investors should invest in the market, and explains the dangers of the current economic climate in Europe. Photo: AP.
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Pets, Pets, Pets
The spirit of Sensation transcends time. In 1887 at the age of 13, "Sensation," the Pointer destined to be the emblem for the Westminster Kennel Club (WKC), died in Babylon. Each year, his image continues to grace most every sign, prize and catalogue from the prestigious dog show.
Sensation is more than a static symbol, for it seems his indomitable breeding lives on within certain champion Pointers who parade around the ring at Madison Square Garden; specifically within amazing dogs like "Buddy" (Ch. Eclipse JJJ, First Copy TDX, NA, NAJ, NF) who can trace their lineage to the legendary Sensation and other great Pointers who lived here in Babylon a century ago.
Sensation "became" Westminster from the get-go. In 1876, a charter WKC member sailed to the British Isles to purchase the best Pointer there to represent the newly formed club. Not only did Sensation win praise as having "best head of any Pointer in America, and probably in England," but he also had an impressive record in conformation and in the field. During the 1879 WKC show, a special award was offered for the best puppy sired by Sensation. The prize was the familiar Wellstood profile print which has since become synonymous with Westminster.
An 1880 edition of Forest & Stream stated: "Naturally we consider Sensation to have the grandest style we have ever seen in a Pointer. His nose is as keen as a briar, and his movements graceful in the extreme."
Because of my quest to find Sensation's grave, I got an email from Westminster that the owner of one of this year's entrants claimed her Pointer was a descendant of " Sensation. At first, everyone was skeptical because there must be proof of pedigree. Actually, this claim isn't unique. Since Sensation was such a prolific producer of champion pups, it is fair to surmise that many Pointers at Westminster over the last 135 years may have been related to him. Documenting it now would be more difficult, yet even if verified; announcing any "Sensation son" beforehand may give a dog an unfair edge before a judge, so I didn't plan to discuss the possibility until after the show.
Westminster contacted Buddy's owner June Johnston of Ashland City, Tennessee for me. Her response shed more light on the Buddy/Sensation connection, referencing the English River Pointers website which I use often. The site has been a helpful historical resource in my search for Sensation. Only one modern Pointer listed- "Ch. Ablelarm Bee Serious" (aka "Elliott") has paths that trace back to Sensation as well as "Bang Bang" and "King of Kent," other celebrated 19th century Pointers at the Babylon Westminster kennels. "Elliott" happened to be the #1 Pointer during the 1990s. He was also Buddy's great-grandfather.
June explained: "Buddy traces to Sensation through his dam [mother]. About 28 generations separate him from his ancestor that graces the Westminster logo. Even through this many generations, Sensation's "nose keen as a briar" still shines through in his descendants. A show Champion and a Master Agility Champion, Buddy's dam, "Fancy" is also a master hunter with her major and both wins in Amateur field competitions and was the first pointer to ever earn the AKC's Tracking Dog Excellent title. The keen sense of smell is alive and well in this distant descendant of the famous Sensation. Following in mom's footsteps, Buddy ran in field trials a couple times as a puppy and won a Puppy Stake before we got scared of losing him because of how big he runs. He also became the second pointer to ever earn the AKC's Tracking Dog Excellent title. (His sister, Saddle, is the third.)"
I spoke to June so we could meet at the show. Buddy was her first dog to go to Westminster. Her beloved boy had been with his handler in Rhode Island since September. Westminster would mark a family reunion because her Pointers are pets first, and they adore their people.
The Johnston's and their dogs also enjoy performance events. Beyond beauty, these sporting dogs excel at tasks they were bred to do, like pointing at downed quail; plus newer events that weren't even on the radar screen back in Sensation's day. For example, Buddy aced the difficult tracking trial where judges lay out a track with obstacles and plant four articles such as a glove or handkerchief. Three to five hours later, the dog on leash must follow the track and uncover all the articles. Buddy loves agility because of the athletic activity and because he gets to team up with his owner, June.
Pointer breed judging was 8 a.m. on Tuesday. 14 dogs competed; four listed in the WKC catalogue had Bee Serious parents. Other Pointers present could well have Sensation bloodlines too. The WKC mascot's aura is ubiquitous. One can watch the majestic dogs and then glance at the brass poles holding the ring ropes. Sensation's silhouette is embossed on each one. June hid in the stands because she didn't want to distract her boy. Although Buddy didn't make the judge's cut, everyone was proud of him. He was just happy to be there.
Buddy's true glow lit the benching area later. While posing for pictures under a banner with the trademark Pointer profile, he gazed lovingly at his Mom, hugging her as if he hadn't seen her in years.
He greeted me and every passerby with similar affection, so much so that Buddy could have spent his day at Westminster as "Mr. Congeniality" welcoming the crowd in honor of his famous ancestor, Sensation.
* Local Dog Does Well at WKC: A 13 inch Beagle- "Brigette" (Ch. Milroc Nothing Gonna Break My Stride) - belonging to Kelly Lockwood of Babylon won an Award of Merit. Brigette is related to past WKC Best In Show "Uno".
For Adoption at Babylon Shelter (631-643-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: "Riley" #93856 is an adorable Mini Schnauzer mix stray, overcoming the terror of being abandoned. He is transforming into a happy fellow. "Valentino" #93877 is a sweet Akita mix pup found near Belmont Park with a fractured leg. The break should heal nicely.
Males: nice black Lab in Cage 17 found near Amityville high school; "Bello" #93830 chubby Shepherd pup; "Max" #93853-Golden mix pup.
Females: Beagles; "Lydia" #93376-Pit; "Ali" #93828-brindle pup; "Xena" #93832-Rottie; "April", "Jules" & "Snowflake"- lovely cats in the lobby.


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After you are stabilized, rehabilitation becomes an important part of the recovery process. It may begin in the acute setting, then continue for months to years after the stroke. You may need to learn new ways to do activities of daily living. Many assistive technologies and adaptive tools are available to assist you in gaining self-sufficiency. The best outcomes are achieved by participating in focused programs that use repetition to rebuild skills and abilities.
Rehabilitation may include management of:
Speech Deficits
Your ability to speak or understand the spoken word may be affected by the stroke. You may also have gaps in memory, find it hard to put words together, or think through complete sentences. Speech therapy will assist you in regaining this important ability. It may take considerable time and effort.
Swallowing Difficulties
After a stroke, it is common to have trouble with swallowing, which can affect your ability to get proper nutrition and hydration. Swallowing difficulties may involve choking or coughing while eating, or coughing up food after eating. Aspiration of food and liquid into the lungs increases your risk of developing aspiration pneumonia .
Speech therapists can also help with these problems. Depending on the results of your swallowing evaluation, you may need to make temporary or permanent changes to the kinds of foods you eat or how you consume them.
Gait Disturbance or Other Gross Motor Deficits
You may have trouble with walking. Even just sitting up may require extensive retraining of major muscle groups and coordination. You may need to use walking aids, such as a cane or braces, to compensate for weakened muscles. Physical therapy will be a very important part of maximizing your recovery. During regular therapy sessions, a physical therapist can teach you how to move about after a stroke that has caused leg or body weakness.
Studies have found that occupational therapy can improve the types of activities that you do every day (like feeding, dressing, bathing, and going to the toilet). Your doctor can refer you to physical and occupational therapists.
Fine Motor Deficits
Hands and arms may also suffer from a stroke. You may have to relearn how to do things that you once felt were simple, such as writing or feeding yourself. Occupational therapists have a number of assistive devices to improve these functions when damaged by a stroke.
Spatial Neglect
Symptoms of spacial neglect include difficulty processing stimuli from the environment. Cognitive behavioral therapy may help treat these symptoms.
For the first time in your adult life, you may have to depend on others to feed you, move you, dress you, get you to the bathroom, even just to stay alive. This is the most difficult aspect of stroke for most people.
In addition to family and friends, there are many professional caregivers with the skills to help you with your daily living activities. Your doctor and other members of your health care team will connect you with the help you will need.
Recovery may happen within days or it may take months. Along with your treatment team, set reasonable goals and put your best effort to achieve them.
Symptoms of depression often involve feeling profoundly sad and losing interest in activities that you once enjoyed. Depression is common after a stroke. This condition can be treated by working with a mental health therapist and taking medications. Antidepressants may assist the brain in recovery after a stroke, helping to restore mental and motor functioning.
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I've started a project cleaning up my database. Whenever I finish a letter of the alphabet, I'll write a blog post to report about what I learned about the surnames that start with that letter.
The letter Y gave me no problems. It helps to have only 4 people with a Y surname in your database. I did delete one of them though. I had added a father to Mary Margaret Young based on a cousin's research. But since it didn't have any sources, I deleted him.
One more letter to go!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Cleaning Up The Letter Y
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Now I don't feel so bad for deleting my people without sources. I have had to delete a few in my cleanup too. It felt kind of silly to delete them because I felt like I was deleting research. Of course, it's not really real research if your only source is an unsourced family tree at WorldConnect. I ended up compromising by moving the family tree info to a fact type I created called "Research Note."ReplyDelete
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US Invites Mexico, Canada To Join TPP Negotiations But With Less Power
from the take-it-or-leave-it dept
Canada has been wanting to join, but the entertainment industry has been blocking those efforts. Japan has wanted to join, but automakers in Detroit have been saying no. China just has no interest in shackling itself to the interests of American companies.
Yesterday it was announced that Mexico has been "approved" to join the negotiations. President Obama announced at an event in Mexico that it could join the negotiations, leaving many people to note the fact that nothing at all was said about Japan or Canada. Well... today Canada has been added to the pack as well, though still no word on Japan.
Mexico presents an interesting participant on the intellectual property side. While its executive branch supported ACTA, the Mexican Senate was not happy -- voting to pull out of the negotiations earlier, and then rejecting ACTA directly. So it will be interesting to see how Mexico responds to the IP sections of TPP.
The situation with Canada may be even more troubling. There are reports that one of the conditions for Canada to join was that it had to accept the existing language in TPP and would not have veto rights to anything. Now, remember: the text of TPP is not public. So in order for Canada to agree, it needs to agree to abide by rules that it has not seen or approved. That's pretty crazy. Furthermore, as Michael Geist points out, seeing as Canada just approved its new copyright reform, much of which seems to conflict with the leaked IP proposals in TPP, Canada may have to dump much of the copyright law it just fought so hard to get passed.


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(RNN) – Conflict within the family definitely has its way of putting a damper on things during the holidays.
Jermaine Scott recalls Thanksgiving 2005 being awkward for him and his brother Eddie Scott because Eddie had been incarcerated for six years, and they didn't communicate much during that time. Eddie was released in October 2005, a month before Thanksgiving.
"Eddie felt as if no one cared about him while was in prison," Jermaine Scott said. "He got no visitation from family because of the distance the prison was from home."
Eddie Scott served federal time in a different state, and because of multiple trips to prison, he had lost the family's support.
There are endless reasons why conflict happens among family, but Samuel Gladding, professor and chair of counseling at Wake Forest University said, "The most common things that cause conflict in a family is jealously, the need to be recognized and appreciated."
According to Gladding, there are ways for families to avoid conflict during the holidays.
"Set ground rules. Pretend to like the other person and only discuss the good times," he said. "Draw out how they would feel, and draw out how you feel. Writing out what stresses you can help deal with the hurt."
Jermaine Scott said that helped resolve the conflict with his brother.
"Once he [Eddie] got a clear understanding of why the family couldn't visit and his frequent incarcerations didn't help the situation, his relationship with the family was able to be mended," he said. "But Eddie still felt like he should have unconditional love, but I explained he has unconditional love mixed with a little tough love."
It took nearly five months after Eddie Scott was released for the brother's relationship to begin mend.
Gladding said the recognition of good things takes time.
"It takes two to fight like it takes two to tango. If you have resolved that you aren't going let things spiral, you should feel good about what you are doing."
And after the holidays are over, it's imperative that family keep the relationship good with as little conflict as possible, and it does take effort from everyone involved.
"Work at it. It can't be left at chance," Gladding said. "Stay in contact through phone calls."
Jermaine and Eddie Scott are working to strengthen their relationship, by keeping in touch regularly. Although they won't see each other for Thanksgiving, they plan to celebrate Christmas together.
"Eddie started a career in plumbing and he's taking care of his family, and we talk nearly three times a week," Jermaine Scott said.
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