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During this episode of @Chileandthechamp we are discussing R. Kelly, specifically, the #MuteRKelly movement that was founded in 2017 by two women who were frustrated by the failure to pay attention to the disturbing allegations brought against R. Kelly throughout his music career. R. Kelly's questionable history dates back to his 1994 marriage with the late Aaliyah when she was barely 15 years old and his troubles continued from singer's sex tape with his then 14 year old God Daughter. It's 20 years later and people are coming together to put a stop to R. Kelly again. We have the allegations where he promised a group of young females record deals, but they are being held against their will. Also, the #MuteRKelly movement was endorsed by the Women of Color of #TimesUp and these movements are boycotting his music and pressuring companies to cut ties with him too.
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(Montpelier—April 22) "These houses provide the opportunity to build core relationships in college, they aren't just a place to sleep" said University of Vermont junior Sarah Holmes about the pending revocation of tax exempt status for Greek housing in Burlington, VT.
This morning Holmes, a sister of Delta Delta Delta at the University of Vermont, along with Jason Maulucci, Student Government Association and student body President, and Andrew Dazzo, a brother of Phi Gamma Delta and SGA Senator, spoke to the Senate Finance committee at the Vermont Legislature to propose a plan that would benefit both the State, the University and the Greek community. Current bill H.725 places a sunset clause on the Greek Houses in Burlington's tax-exempt status, stating they will no longer be tax exempt come fiscal year 2017. This would mean the Greek organizations on campus would no longer be able to afford their homes with a property tax ranging from $20,000 to $50,000, and they would be forced to sell, likely to UVM or Champlain College.
Holmes, Maulucci and Dazzo were accompanied by other members of Greek organizations, members of their Housing Corps and other lawmakers that have stake in the issue in order to try to save the homes of 200 students at UVM. The Finance committee drilled the students about exact numbers and activities that occur as result of these homes. The students fired back with eloquent answers about what value these homes hold, not only to the Greek community but to the Burlington community as well.
The bill is expected to be finalized within the next two weeks, according to committee Chair Tim Ashe. The finalized plan will determine the fate of these organizations and their homes.

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DX QuickPic 2.2.3
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Author: Edward Dixon
Category: Mobile > Productivity
DX QuickPic is a simple camera app to make the task of taking a picture with your iPhone/iPad easy. The resulting camera image is saved to the internal camera roll, within the app, and optionally E-Mailed to a user selected address. It offers one button operation for the entire process. Also works well as a time delay photo capability to give you time to set it down and get in the resulting picture too.
The app, by default, opens up the camera interface as it is started and presents the default focus square. A few seconds later, the picture is automatically taken and stored in the normal camera roll of previous pictures. Beeps and an onscreen display show the time remaining until the automatic picture is taken. A cancel button is also provided if the process needs to be canceled by the user. Makes it very easy to hold the iPhone with 2 fingers in any position and still get a good automatic picture.
The iPhone 4/4S/5 models also have the option to disable flash from the main screen before taking pictures. When enabled, the user still has the option to tailor the flash using the included iOS flash control on the real time image screen.
An option is provided to enable starting the picture taking process by using the iPhone volume control on the side. Press either the volume up or down and the picture process begins.
An option is provided to enable starting the picture taking process by shaking the iPhone. Once the picture process starts, you can shake it again to cancel the process. This allows for one handed operation for taking pictures.
After the picture is stored, an optional E-Mail can be send to a user selected address with the picture as an attachment. The resulting image is stored both in the local camera roll and within the app for later review. An Option also exists to E-Mail a photo to one or more selected contacts.
If a E-Mail message fails to send, due to lack of a solid Internet connection, it will be re-queued up to 5 times later for resending. If a connection is still lacking, the message will be saved and sent later when the next successful picture is taken.
The app includes a history tab to track all generated pictures. Each is shown with the date created. A details display provides an image review, as well as the option to resend the same picture E-Mail again. A delete button is also provided to delete previously taken picture references as desired.
Pictures can be seen in full screen mode by taping once on the image in the picture detail display. If the iPhone is rotated, it changes between landscape and portrait mode of image review.
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DX QuickPic includes the option to display the current temperature, based on location and information from www.WeatherBug.com. WeatherBug supports the USA and many other areas around the world. The temperature is displayed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius based on the standard in each supported country. See www.weatherbug.com for information about your area.
A settings tab offers options to control the start of automatic picture taking, the volume of the countdown clicks, the E-Mail address to be used for receiving picture, and a slider to control the maximum time before the automatic picture is captured. The option to enabled/disable the automatic E-Mail sending is also included.
DX QuickPic is designed for Apple iOS 4.x and iPhone 3GS, iPad, and later devices. See website for information about limitations.
System Requirements: Requires iOS 5.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini Wi-Fi, iPad mini W
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- to twist suddenly and forcibly; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist: He wrenched the prisoner's wrist.
- to overstrain or injure (the ankle, knee, etc.) by a sudden, violent twist: When she fell, she wrenched her ankle.
- to affect distressingly as if by a wrench.
- to wrest, as from the right use or meaning: to wrench the facts out of context.
- to twist, turn, or move suddenly aside: He wrenched away.
- to give a wrench or twist at something.
- a wrenching movement; a sudden, violent twist: With a quick wrench, she freed herself.
- a painful, straining twist, as of the ankle or wrist.
- a sharp, distressing strain, as to the feelings.
- a twisting or distortion, as of meaning.
- a tool for gripping and turning or twisting the head of a bolt, a nut, a pipe, or the like, commonly consisting of a bar of metal with fixed or adjustable jaws.
Origin of wrench
Synonyms for wrenchSee more synonyms for on Thesaurus.com
Related Words for wrenchwrest, tweak, distort, rip, bend, dislocate, wring, sprain, yank, dislodge, pull, pervert, rend, screw, tear, pinch, compel, coerce, contort, twist
Examples from the Web for wrench
Contemporary Examples of wrench
Hillary Clinton, he argues, throws a wrench into the system.The Most Annoying Myth in Politics
Jamelle Bouie
February 24, 2014
Now the government of President François Hollande is throwing a wrench into the American rush toward peace with Iran.Why France Is to Blame for Blocking the Iran Nuclear Agreement
Christopher Dickey
November 10, 2013
Factories were hiring anyone who could breathe and turn a wrench.The Federal Government Should Hire the Long-Term Unemployed
Megan McArdle
March 8, 2013
Should we see David Lee (Zach Grenier) as the wrench in the works at Lockhart & Associates?'The Good Wife': Robert and Michelle King on Alicia, Kalinda, Renewal Prospects, and More
Jace Lacob
March 12, 2012
Even one minor glitch and the machine could wrench itself out of his control.Reno's Reckless Air Tragedy
Clive Irving
September 17, 2011
Historical Examples of wrench
Oh, the wrench to the mother's heart at the thought of what she could foresee!Johnny Bear
E. T. Seton
S'pose that fellar should rise up, an' wrench off them bars!Meadow Grass
Alice Brown
Abruptly she fell on her knees, caught his hand and kissed it before he could wrench it from her.Captain Blood
Rafael Sabatini
The wrench upon it had already pulled the bodkin from the wainscot.The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series
Rafael Sabatini
Then tighten the sealing nuts with the special Exide wrench.The Automobile Storage Battery
O. A. Witte
- to give (something) a sudden or violent twist or pull esp so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attachedto wrench a door off its hinges
- (tr) to twist suddenly so as to sprain (a limb)to wrench one's ankle
- (tr) to give pain to
- (tr) to twist from the original meaning or purpose
- (intr) to make a sudden twisting motion
- a forceful twist or pull
- an injury to a limb, caused by twisting
- sudden pain caused esp by parting
- a parting that is difficult or painful to make
- a distorting of the original meaning or purpose
- a spanner, esp one with adjustable jawsSee also torque wrench
Word Origin for wrench
Old English wrencan "to twist," from Proto-Germanic *wrankijanan (cf. Old High German renken, German renken "to twist, wrench," Old English wringan "to wring"), from PIE *wreng- "to turn" (cf. Sanskrit vrnakti "turns, twists," Lithuanian rengtis "to grow crooked, to writhe"), nasalized variant of *werg- "to turn" (cf. Latin vergere "to turn, tend toward"), from root *wer- (3) "to turn, bend" (see versus). Related: Wrenched, wrenching.
Old English wrenc "a twisting, artifice, trick;" see wrench (v.). The meaning "tool with jaws for turning" is first recorded 1794.
see throw a monkey wrench.


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Venue & Accommodation
The SMART STROKES 2017 Conference will be held at:
Marriott Resort, Surfers Paradise
158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Website: https://www.marriott.com.au/
The award-winning Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa couples quiet luxury with spacious accommodation and intuitive service, providing an unforgettable hotel experience for guests on the Gold Coast.
Limited accommodation has been secured at the Marriott Resort, Surfers Paradise for the duration of the conference. All accommodation booked through the registration system must be booked and paid in full prior to Friday, 7 July 2017.
Bookings not fully pre-paid by this date risk being cancelled. Any cancellations after this date will not be issued a refund.
Standard King Hinterland Room- $230 per night
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The timezone in Barker Mill Dam Pond is America/Iqaluit
Morning Sunrise at 08:11 and Evening Sunset at 17:30. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 44.0867°, Longitude. -70.2333°
Morning Sunrise at 08:11 and Evening Sunset at 17:30. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 44.0867°, Longitude. -70.2333°
Weather near Barker Mill Dam Pond Last report from Auburn-Lewiston, ME 22.1km awayTemperature: -4°C / 25°F
Wind: 17.3km/h North/Northwest gusting to 24.2km/h
Cloud: Sky Clear
Satellite map of Barker Mill Dam Pond and it's surroudings...
Geographic features & Photographs around Barker Mill Dam Pond in Maine, United States
school building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Sacred Heart School (0.4km)
- Western Avenue School (0.4km)
- Great Falls Intermediate School (0.9km)
- Edward Little High School (1km)
- Fairview School (1.2km)
- Sherwood Heights Elementary School (1.2km)
- Auburn Middle School (1.5km)
- Walton School (1.6km)
- Franklin Alternative School (1.7km)
- Webster Intermediate School (1.9km)
- Lake Street Elementary School (1.9km)
park an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- Pulsifer Field (0.7km)
- Moulton Park (0.7km)
- Raymond Park (0.9km)
- Rodney Bonney Memorial Park (0.9km)
- Main Street Historic District (1.2km)
- Cedar Street Park (1.3km)
- Lewiston-Auburn Railroad Park (1.4km)
- Lincoln Street Park (1.5km)
- West Pitch Park (1.8km)
- Heritage Park (1.8km)
- Lower Lisbon Street Historic District (1.9km)
building(s) a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc..
- Androscoggin County Courthouse (0.1km)
- Saint Joseph Rectory (1.1km)
- Auburn Public Library (1.5km)
- Auburn Municipal Building (1.6km)
- Androscoggin Historical Society (1.7km)
- Androscoggin County Historical Museum (1.7km)
- Androscoggin County Jail (1.7km)
- Auburn Fire Department Museum (1.7km)
- Lewiston City Hall (1.9km)
- Lewiston Public Library (1.9km)
church a building for public Christian worship.
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church (0.4km)
- Saint Michaels Episcopal Church (1km)
- Sixth Street Congregational Church (1km)
- Saint Josephs Catholic Church (1.1km)
- Saint Louis Catholic Church (1.2km)
- High Street Congregational Church (1.3km)
- Saint Marys Catholic Church (1.4km)
- Court Street Baptist Church (1.5km)
- Auburn Baptist Church (1.5km)
Accommodation around Barker Mill Dam Pond
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch 14 Great Falls Plz, Auburn
Americas Best Value Inn 170 Center St, Auburn
Residence Inn Marriott Auburn 670 Turner Street, Auburn
Local Feature A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Barker Mill (0.5km)
- Living Waters Church of God (1.6km)
- Bates Mill (1.8km)
- Androscoggin Mill (1.8km)
- Amazing Grace Mission (1.9km)
reservoir(s) an artificial pond or lake.
- Barker Mill Dam Pond (0km)
- Talor Brook (1.5km)
- Androscoggin River Reservoir (1.9km)
dam a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
- Barker Mill Dam (0km)
- Taylor Brook Dam (1.5km)
- Canal Street Dam (1.9km)
bridge a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across.
- South Bridge (1.2km)
- North Bridge (1.6km)
populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- New Auburn (1km)
- Auburn (1.5km)
stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Little Androscoggin River (1km)
- Taylor Brook (1.2km)
post office a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed.
- Auburn Post Office (0.8km)
administrative division an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level.
- Auburn, City of (1.4km)
mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- Laurel Hill (0.8km)
Wikipedia entries close to Barker Mill Dam Pond
- Auburn (Maine) city h city
- Lewiston (Maine) city h city
- Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport airport airport
- Dresden (Maine) city m city
- Samantha Smith
- Twitchell Airport airport airport
- Lisbon, Maine city o city
- Mechanic Falls (CDP), Maine city o city
- Lisbon Falls, Maine city o city
- Oxford (CDP), Maine city o city
- South Paris, Maine city o city
- WGME-TV landmark landmark
- Freeport (CDP), Maine city o city
- Norway (CDP), Maine city o city
- Topsham (town), Maine city o city
- Topsham (CDP), Maine city o city
Airports close to Barker Mill Dam PondAugusta state(AUG), Augusta, Usa (50.9km)
Portland international jetport(PWM), Portland, Usa (57.9km)
Bangor international(BGR), Bangor, Usa (160.8km)
Sherbrooke(YSC), Sherbrooke, Canada (220.8km)


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raj, 07 Aug 2013somebody tell me how to activate wifi to connect WEP home network on A706 i find diffculty on ... morei am also facing same problem. phone is able to connect to other phone wifi hotspot but not to modem wifi.
pls share if you got some solution
The dolby effect on the earphone is aweeeesomee. Im more to music. Not gaming. Love it.
guest, 16 Aug 2013ive activated auto rotate, but still not working.... how to troubleshoot?I suggest you ask help from their service center
Anonymous, 15 Aug 2013This phone is a good phone for essential use,not good for gaming,i also have a problem with th... morego to settings and chose "data Connect" then the two sim option will appear. Chose which sim would you like to use for data
AnonD-175290, 14 Aug 2013Im pretty sure you got a fae onehow to check whether its fake or original, outerbody of all seems same when you buy online. thnx
Earl, 16 Aug 2013Can someone please tell me more about this phone. Because i want to buy it. Can someone tell m... moreVery good. Runs ironman3 no lag.
l using three weeks ago, no bad, A series is Lenovo beginner phone.
Because is quad-core so running problem very smooth.
First few days battery consumption very fast,
now is better for one day with wifi in office.
My phone SIM 1 is for data, SIM 2 is phone call.
Let you know my dissatisfied points.
1) Camera quality no good, especially inside house and hall.
2)The Phone screen hot when using data for GPS.
3) Phone accessories hard to found in the market.
Please kept the temporarily screen protector for modify.
I bought this phone 2 days ago..so far it is a good phone.but mine is heating so quickly when i use it for browsing or play games. Is that normal??
Can someone please tell me more about this phone. Because i want to buy it. Can someone tell me about how the games run on this phone. thanks. :)
AnonD-175290, 14 Aug 2013to activate auto rotate go to settings and choose "display" and press auto rotate,ive activated auto rotate, but still not working.... how to troubleshoot?
For all battery issues, it because this phone using Li-Po not Li-Ion battery
RIYADH LENOVOA706, 13 Aug 2013hi gents i bought this phone a week before and it's working very fine; as some users mentione... moreHi... I'm glad to hear yours & some others VoIP mic is working. Could you please share to us the details how exactly we should do to fix this VoIP issue? Thanks before :)
Shaikh, 14 Aug 2013Excellent skype video call quality with 3G connection. I used is with ZAIN, Saudi Arabiathanks for the reply.. i will buy this one.
Jilvir, 15 Aug 2013I will recommend this phone if youre looking into practical, this phone has a quite high speci... moreHi. I am confuse about what phone to buy? I have only a budget of 7000 pesos to 8000 pesos. I want to buy this phone buy i want to buy Alcatel Sapphire 2. Which is better Alcatel Sapphire2 or Lenovo A706?
This phone is a good phone for essential use,not good for gaming,i also have a problem with this, wen i enable the data connction, it woudnt ask if sim 1 or 2, it just open sim 1, also wen i installed go sms pro, it recognise 1 sim only.
I will recommend this phone if youre looking into practical, this phone has a quite high specifications and having a good and resonable price. I used it now and its quite good. one thing I found is the screen is not that highly responsive, its not good to play "Subway Surf" and maybe other games hehehe... battery last for 1 and half day for soo busy situation like a call most of the day, wifi and bluetooth is on for whole day. I brought the said phone in Jarir Bookstore in Saudi Arabia... nice one..
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From: China Daily
Companies surpass SOEs for first time by contributing 65.3% to outbound investment
Private companies have for the first time overtaken Chinese state-owned enterprises in terms of outbound direct investment, according to government report.
They lead in both the amount invested and the number of mergers and acquisitions overseas.
The change comes after ODI surpassed foreign direct investment last year, also a new phenomenon. Private companies account for 65.3 percent of total ODI, which was $145.7 billion by the end of last year, says the 2015 Statistical Bulletin of China's Outward Foreign Direct Investment, released on Sept 22.
Meanwhile, ODI surged by more than 18 percent last year, exceeding the $135.6 billion in FDI, according to the report jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Bureau of Statistics and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
"Private companies have really become an important force in driving the growth of outbound investment," says Zhang Xiangchen, the Commerce Ministry's deputy international trade representative. Private deals accounted for 75.6 percent of all overseas acquisitions, he adds.
Large, privately owned enterprises are on an overseas shopping spree to either upgrade their technology or diversify their businesses. One frequent shopper, Chinese aviation and shipping conglomerate HNA Group, bought total foreign assets worth at least $17 billion in 2015. This year, the company advanced its global expansion with acquisitions that included paying $114 million for a 13 percent stake in airline company Virgin Australia Holdings.
Even though SOEs still have a competitive edge over their private peers in highly regulated industries such as electricity, energy and mining, it has not dimmed the enthusiasm of private companies for overseas growth.
Wang Huiyao, director of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) in Beijing, says private companies tend to be flexible and can respond quickly to changing environments overseas.
"The private sector contributes more to ODI because it is growing," he says. "The national anti-corruption campaign has also slowed the state sector's process of going global, because those enterprises have to adjust their strategies due to the introduction of new executives and leaders."
As Chinese companies spend more overseas, the government is taking measures to ensure the security of assets and the growing number of Chinese working abroad, which already stands at 1 million, says Zhang of the Commerce Ministry.
"We're producing guides to foreign investment as well as risk assessment reports every year to assist Chinese investment in guarding against risks. We're also encouraging Chinese investors to bolster their risk management abilities."(By Lyu Chang)
From China Daily,2016-9-30


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"This moment was full of joy. I have gotten the prize for all the hard & fun work I have done over the years, in the form of a perfect race at the most important day of the season.
Winning the gold medal meant a longtime dream came true, but performing at my best when it mattered the most was what makes it an orienteer's perfect day.
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I don't know about you, but I am far more likely to eat out in the summer months. A patio beacons, a picnic seems right, friends come to town.
The week returning from the cottage is always depressing. For so many reasons. But after a determined effort to purge the fridge, scrub it clean, sourcing bins to keep it organized, a trip to the market and re-stocking some basic groceries I have moved forward to plan menus. Regular life returns.
Here's what's on my fridge-mounted meal planner for the coming days:
1. Pollo al Mattone {Chicken under a Brick} – this recipe comes from Canadian Living's "Let's Barbecue" [Summer 2004]. It was served with skewered new potatoes, steamed fresh green beans and boiled corn on the cob. I'll precede the post of the recipe with a lesson on how to "spatchcock" a whole chicken.
2. Chili Espresso Strip Loin Steaks from Chatelaine Magazine's September 2013 issue (page 80). I'm going to try making my first Green Goddess Salad and dressing with these steaks. Rounding out the meal are Grilled Balsamic Cafe mushrooms and some raw market carrots.
3. Chilaquiles (tchee/lah/KEE/lehs) from Quick Vegetarian Pleasures (page 163) is billed as a Mexican-like lasagna dish. In researching the proper pronunciation of the word, I have discovered this recipe bears little resemblance to the authentic Mexican breakfast/brunch dish. The QVP recipe still sounds delicious and will help me use up a can of kidney beans opened in error. It layers strips of corn tortillas, with tomatoes, chilies, beans and Monterey Jack cheese and is then baked in the oven.
4. The cover recipe of Chatelaine Magazine's September 2013 issue is just too glorious-looking not to try. Chicken Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes (page 79) will help me use up the last of my 2012 batch of pesto before I haul home fresh basil bunches from the market to make enough pesto to see me through another year. A pint of multicoloured cherry tomatoes will add to the eye-appeal of this meal.
On the sweet side I don't have my baking mojo back just yet. But Strawberry Fudge Sundaes pulled together from local berries, some store-bought waffle bowls, fudge sauce and premium vanilla ice cream hit the spot last night. Proving that Savvy Singles need not make everything from scratch to put a fine meal on their tables.


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Thomas Oscar Morrow
The Flash v.1 #143
T.O. Morrow is a villain who was born with an odd name that led him to develop an obsession with the future. Since his early childhood, Morrow has desired to glimpse what the future holds. When he was old enough, Morrow entered top scientific academies as part of an attempt to unlock the secrets of time. After he graduated and left school, Morrow invented a computer forecaster that allowed him to look into the future. He later clashed with the Justice Leaguers on four separate occasions.
Morrow first used the computer forecaster to copy advanced futuristic technology that he used to commit various crimes in the twentieth century. During this first scheme he did not run afoul of the entire Justice League. The Flash (Barry Alien) and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) defeated him by themselves. (Flash v.1 #143)
Morrow's second scheme involved the use of futuristic technology he captured during his clash with Flash and Green Lantern to construct a powerful android called the Red Tornado, that he used to infiltrate the newly-reformed Justice Society of America. This android gained limited sentience and left Morrow to become a Justice Leaguer himself. (Justice League of America #64-65)
On the occasion of his third battle with the JLA, Morrow managed to temporarily regain control over the once-dead Red Tornado and implanted a bomb inside of him, hoping to wipe out the Justice League; though the Leaguers saw through his scheme and again foiled him. But before he could be imprisoned, however, Morrow suddenly winked out of existence without warning or explanation. (#106)
In the end, it turned out that this last defeat somehow separated Morrow into two separate people: his normal "human" identity , and an exotic looking supervillain known as the Future Man. Shortly thereafter, Superman encountered and defeated Morrow, (Super-Team Family #11) and Red Tornado encountered and defeated SB! the Future Man, (World's Finest #256) restoring everything to normal. he recaptured the Red Tornado and discovered that the original android that he had constructed had been inhabited and animated by the Tornado Champion of Rann just before Morrow originally dispatched the android to eliminate the Justice Society. His experiments on the android's body nearly ended in disaster. (JLofA #192-193)
The last time he was seen, Morrow was summoned by a group of heroes during the Crisis on Infinite Earths in order to aid the heroes in their efforts to reconstruct the Red Tornado, who had been altered by the Anti- Monitor. (Crisis #8)
T.O. Morrow is quite clever and easy to underestimate. Two of his greatest assets are his charisma and his ability to talk himself out of a jam. When it comes to goals, Morrow has only two: eliminate the Justice League (he still seeks revenge on the old Leaguers because of his multiple defeats), and grab as much personal power as possible.
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We're seeing red! During the month of March, green might get all the attention with St. Patrick's Day and the first day of spring, but we think red is March's true color. Why? Because almost one third of all redheads are found in Ireland so we think this is the perfect time to give them some time in the spotlight. Red hair is radiant and it's rare; it's a force to be reckoned with. And if you've ever wanted to rock some red, we have the info and inspiration you need to become a redhead.
There are many shades of red hair. From the sweetest strawberry blonde to the deepest of auburn, redheads fall into a range of colors. Natural redheads only account for up to one in 200 people, so most of those pins on Pinterest or Instagram images of redheads might not be for real, but that doesn't mean you can't have gorgeous red hair, too!
A transition to red hair has been known to garner more attention on the street and in your selfies. No wonder so many women choose to go red when they want to make a big change! Do not take this step gingerly. If you are thinking of becoming a redhead, you won't need the luck of the Irish, but you will need the help of a hair colorist that can help find the perfect hue for you. Here are a few of the shades of red that all the rage right now.
Rose gold hair color has grown in popularity recently for good reason. It's a soft, subtle way to break away from the same old toe-head tresses. This color is more pink than red but still falls in the red family. Strawberry blonde, sometimes called ginger, is another of the lighter reds you can request and is a very good choice is you prefer a lighter look. These colors have a hint of red that had us looking twice for all of the right reasons.
When you think of who might be considered the classic redhead, you'd be right to think of one the most famous redheads on television: Lucille Ball. Her mid-shade red has a tone that defines "redhead" and cannot be confused with the deeper shades or lighter colors you might find.
Taking up the mantle for this timeless look is none other than next-gen funny woman and natural blonde, Emma Stone. (It's true.)
She has managed to capture a red that works for her skin tone and personality, two important considerations to make when selecting your shade. Here are some other images we love with this classic color:
Dark red hair is striking. Taking on this reddish-brown color, AKA auburn, is a good way to turn red without all of the intensity. Adding golden tones beneath shades of brunette result in light-catching reddish hues. Your hair colorist can add golden tones as lowlights or highlights to your existing hair color for a gradual change. It warms up what you have already, without the full-on red result. Then, if you decide you want a deeper shade of red afterwards, it will make the transition to auburn easier. Auburn is beyond awesome, here are some of our favorites:
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Fate can intervene in numerous ways to inspire a writer. In 1982, I was in the People's Republic of China conducting research for what would become my dissertation topic—interviewing individuals about their experiences during the Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976. Accompanying me was my mother, who was my greatest asset because she served as translator, confidante, supporter, and companion.
The trip itself was made possible because my mother was able to reconnect with her best friend from the American Episcopalian missionary school she attended from 1929-1935. Through her, we obtained housing in Beijing, entrée into a factory where I was able to interview women workers, and access to resources (cars, telephone, a refrigerator, a housekeeper) that ordinary citizens did not enjoy. Suddenly, the stories that I was weaned on were no longer about a distant past with which I had no connection. I was in my "homeland." Wherever we traveled in China, my mother had a story or a bit of history to relate. And there was always someone who had attended St. Hilda's School for Girls in Wuchang, China. There would be reunions, dinners, and reminiscences about life in St. Hilda's. As I listened, and fortuitously taped, I decided to do something with the stories I was gathering. This information would become the basis of the book, Foreign Exchange: Counterculture behind the Walls of St. Hilda's School for Girls, 1929-1937 (Bethlehem, PA: Lehigh University Press; distributed by Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, New York, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61146-004-9, 260 pages) that was just released on April 8th—the date of my 61st birthday!
The book is three tales in one. The first tale is about my mother's experiences at St. Hilda's and the circumstances that led her to attend the school. It provides a glimpse into the life of privilege that existed among traditional wealthy Chinese families. While these tales frequently serve as the basis of stories by fiction writers, they are not typically employed by academic scholars. Although numerous stories have been written about the missionary experience in China, this book was published because it provides the first account of the impact of missionary education from a Chinese student's perspective.
The second tale is the result of another twist of fate. It is one of those "small world" stories as to how I met Dorothea Kingsley Wakeman Howe, a major player in this book, in March 1997. As part of the University of San Diego's commitment to the community, it offers lectures by professors to local groups. As part of this so-called "Invisible University" program, I decided to give a talk about my on-going research concerning St. Hilda's School for Girls in Wuchang. Brochures were printed and distributed, and a week after these brochures had been mailed, I received a voice-message on my phone. The call was from the recreational director at a local senior citizens' residential facility informing me that a woman living there was "a teacher at the school during the exact time I was speaking about." A telephone number was left so that I could learn more about this woman. From this telephone call, arrangements were made to have all of us meet during my presentation. At the presentation at the Vista Library, I met Dorothea, and I made arrangements to interview her. That fall, I was also scheduled for my sabbatical, and I used that time to make regular visits to see Dorothea. From that chance meeting in 1997 until her death in 2001, I would visit Dorothea regularly and hear her stories about what she considered to be "the best experience of her life." During that time, my mother would come and stay with Dorothea, and the two would spend days reminiscing about their lives.
Dorothea was a social historian's dream because she kept diaries, letters, photographs, and files of her life. As a young woman coming of age during the Great Depression, she was still able to obtain a college education which led her to becoming a teacher at St. Hilda's from 1933-1937. While in China, Dorothea dutifully wrote letters home which her parents then kept and had bound into four volumes, "Letters from China and Around the World." When Dorothea died in 2001, her two surviving children honored me beyond words by giving me the four volumes, pictures, and other personal artifacts of their mother. The reason? Her daughter, Cathy, wanted to thank me for making their mother's last four years so meaningful. My trips to visit Dorothea often overlapped with Cathy's visit, and we spent time chatting as well. I was not treated as the "researcher," but as Dorothea's friend who happened to be a researcher. Her story and the reasons why she went to China are told in the book.
The final tale is a history of St. Hilda's School for Girls starting with its humble beginnings in 1875 through its emergence as one of the Episcopal Church's China Inland Missions' most important girls' school. This history of the school is the first complete, written history of the school. The school became Wuchang Number 25 Middle School in 1952 when the communists took control over all foreign educational institutions. What was once the chapel is the last remaining remnant of St. Hilda's on the original school grounds.
The fact that it has taken nearly thirty years to complete this project says a great deal about the scholarly enterprise and the difficulty of "letting go". While I can attribute some of the length of time to complete this work as a result of teaching and administrative responsibilities or to the time it takes to conduct archival research, those explanations are only partial true. Because this research was personal as well as professional, the fact that this story was also about my mother adversely affected me. I felt that it had to be "perfect". Only when other writers such as the women in the San Diego Writing Women group helped me realize that my desire for perfection was paralyzing me, did I actually complete the book.
My mother is still alive, and to her, I can finally pay tribute. The stories about her life continue to come, and I continue to write them down. At 98, she still has a lot of stories to tell, and I still want to hear them. My mother would often say two things to me while I was growing up. One, she told me that her mother would say to her, "I hope you have a willful, stubborn daughter just like you," and second, in utter exasperation, "Why don't you ever listen to what I say." To my grandmother, I can state that her wish came true. To my mother, I can state, "Not only did I listen, but I listened well." This book is my proof.
Judith Liu
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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I use Google Voice, which transcribes all my voicemails and emails them to me.
Or at least, it tries to. Google Voice transcriptions feature all the reliability of a crackhead taking your messages and reading them back to you. Here's one I received last week:
Hey mike at, either. Hey, I just wanted to get a chance. Bertha have Dr up on paper to get that. Okay, later. Thanks. Bye. 10. Paul If you can call me when you're done with that crack time bye bye bye, general black guys. Gimme a call when you get a chance. And I'll talk to you.
Let's go ahead and analyze this, line by line:
Hey mike at, either.
Best I can tell you're saying that I (Mike) am currently at one of two places, neither of which you reveal. Why you would tell me this when I, not you, am the one who knows where I am, is beyond me.
Hey, I just wanted to get a chance.
Chance at what? Are you auditioning for something? So many questions left unanswered. Well, at least it makes grammatical sense.
Bertha have Dr up on paper to get that.
I imagined a woman named Bertha drinking a generic Dr. Pepper knock-off called Dr. Up on a doily made out of looseleaf. But she's having a Dr. Up on paper to get that? To get what? Is she drinking Dr. Up so she can have a chance at whatever the thing was you wanted a chance at? What a weird audition process. "You want this? Chug the Dr. Up! It's this or the casting couch bitch, now chug this generic soda we bought for you at a machine outside Walmart!"
Okay, later. Thanks. Bye. 10.
Perhaps this person was saying "10," like some people say "one." So, instead of "One Love," it's "Ten Love." Or, perhaps this person was informing me that I was in fact a ten. That's a nice gesture. Or, perhaps this person was beginning to say, "10-4." Or, perhaps Google Voice has shit in its ears.
Paul If you can call me when you're done with that crack time bye bye bye, general black guys.
This is where the wheels finally come off. First off – no clue who the fuck Paul is. Whoever he is, apparently he participates in something called "crack time." Which makes me feel better about his situation. At least Paul is an organized crackhead. Some crackheads just smoke crack at any time of day, or get too busy to do it at all. Not Paul. He sets aside an hour each day explicity for crack. He probably has an hour on his MS Outlook calendar labeled "CRACK TIME" lest he lose focus on his favorite pasttime.
I wish Crack Time was the weirdest thing in that last exchange, but that honor goes to: bye bye bye, general black guys. First off, either the person leaving the voicemail or Google Voice is an NSYNC fan. Secondly….general black guys? I have two interpretations for what this might mean:
* This person is saying goodbye to a highly ranked military official with a ridiculous last name who would be played by Samuel L. Jackson. Or:
* This person is bidding adieu to the idea of dating/hanging out with ordinary or "general" black guys. From now on, only unique and extraordinary black guys! Bring on Urkel, Dennis Rodman, RuPaul, Prince, 1984 Michael Jackson, Seal, and Metta World Peace.
Gimme a call when you get a chance. And I'll talk to you.
A fairly normal sounding ending to a not so normal voicemail. I did end up listening to the actual voicemail eventually, and it was not nearly as exciting as the myriad interpretations I had for the transcript. So, I choose to pretend the actual voicemail didn't exist. I don't know about you, but I'd rather live in a world where Bertha chugs sweet Dr. Up, Paul settles down for his daily ritual of Crack Time, and General Black Guys barks out commands to his charges.


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Stadium Expansion - Federal Government Funding
WBA is delighted to receive the $5.5m commitment from the Federal Government towards our stadium expansion project.
This news has been a long time coming and the Board is thrilled with this significant step forward on this project.
The Federal funding now locks in the City of Canning commitment made last year and we are now awaiting the outcome of our application to the WA Government for the balance of the funding needed to finalise the project's funding.
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Other characters, such as Pedrolino, would play on the audience for sympathy. The degree of response by the people watching towards the masks indicated the action the troupe would continue to further their scenarios.
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I'm done with SEARS..I will never buy their products or services again (including any of their associated stores like Kmart). Would you believe that I can't even get an idea, just a round figure, of the cost to repair my garage door opener without paying a $75 trip charge to get that estimate?
I know what's wrong with the opener. I told the agent on the phone exactly what it needs. They won't even give me an idea so I can 1) decide if I can afford the repair, and 2) decide if it's even worth putting the money into it. They want to be sure their customers spend some money no matter what.
They are desperate.
Do me a favor...pass this one to everyone. Tell all you know to stay away from the SEARS RIPOFF."
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My name is Scott and I'm part of the Sears Cares Social Media Executive Support Team. We found your post here and wanted to make a connection with you. We sincerely apologize your repair experience was such an unpleasant one. Unfortunately, no matter how obvious the problem may be to our customers, a Sears technician must be dispatched to diagnose an item before parts can be ordered and repairs completed. A service "trip" fee may be incurred for this diagnosis. We'd like to follow up with you regarding this experience. At your convenience, please contact our office via email at firstname.lastname@example.com and a dedicated case manager will contact you directly. In the email, please provide a contact phone number and the phone number the garage door opener was purchased under (if different than the contact phone number). Also, in your email, please provide the screen name (313084) I have assigned you for this website, for reference to your issue. We do look forward to speaking with you soon.
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If they give you a figure and the actual repair was more then you'd complain about that as well. If the opener is old enough that you are wondering if it is worth repairing, it probably isn't.


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Saturday, May 12, 2012
I've been productive
I'd been wanting to make a 'Wood Nymph' (pattern by Julie McCullough) for some time. As I'd previously borrowed the pattern from someone I had scanned it onto the computer but the some of the pages were missing so I didn't have the pieces for the body, thighs or wings. I used the top arm to do the thighs just enlarging it then estimated the body size (I had a picture of the shape of the body to go by) the consequence of this was she ended up with a fat neck lol. Actually I don't know why I said that because of course Wood Nymph's always have fat necks - but you knew that right? haha I did in fact discover that I had previously cut out all the pattern pieces (apart from the wings) so wanted to make one for myself with the correct pattern so gave this one to my granddaughter who loves it, fat neck and all ;-) The fabric for the lower legs is some I'd previously dyed.
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- Crafty Chris said...
I think I have the same book crewel work is gorgeous but have never got round to doing it. lovely stitch on the door, your doll is fantastic as always, your brilliant at these, but the stunner for me is the birdie he is totally gorgeous, have a great weekend Anne.
Chris x
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- Linby said...
You are right - you have been productive LOL! Fab work, I echo the "don't need the kit" but then you never remember to do it! I did a crewel embroidery "teddy bus" took me years but I finally finished it and it is framed and hanging in the hall.
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- Jill said...
You certainly have been busy - love the wood nymph even with her sturdy neck. You've made a good start with your crewel work - but there looks like lots to do, just the right task for a damp afternoon.
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- Clare with paint in her hair said...
Love your little wood nymph. Missing you at ladies who lunch!
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- Cheryl said...
oh Hun what an incredible post,oh that bird Hun is fantastic just love what you do,boy you are so creative Hun,and so so talented,hugs Cherylxxxxxx
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- Julia Dunnit said...
Productive? I think prolific!! I love the nymph, and of course, as the owner of a fat neck, I think she's perfect!!! I still love my bird, she greets me every time I step in the house, so I know how pleased Ann will be.
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- Sue said...
Your doorway is beautful...transfers can be great fun...lovely work.
- Sunday, May 13, 2012
- Monica said...
Love the bird. the nymph is gorgeous and i am bowled over by such intricate and prolific work.
- Sunday, May 13, 2012
- Peachy Magoo said...
Love it all but especially the Wood Nymph you are on one at the moment! Go Girl!!
- Monday, May 14, 2012
- kayc said...
Lovely embroidery work. It is beautiful. Have a good week. x
- Monday, May 14, 2012
- patcrafts said...
Great work you've certainly been productive. The bird is faband so are the wood nymph and door way, beautiful work x
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
- Angie said...
You really have been so productive and dipping into several crafts I too find is fun. ...cant wait to see more of the embroidery ...and your figures are brilliant. xx
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012
- Annie said...
What a lot of fab projects Anne. You have been busy :-)
A x
- Thursday, May 17, 2012
- Sheilagh said...
Great work Anne, your bird is weirdly wonderful. If you are going to Aintree next year give me a shout, would be great to meet up xx
- Thursday, May 17, 2012


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Once in a while a real "human rights" issue comes along that demands concerned protest from friends of Israel. In this case, however, the usual critics are silent, because the target whose rights are being threatened is a right-wing conservative, not a Palestinian terrorist hiding behind women and children.
This week, the Israeli Knesset will consider a proposed ban on the selling of free–as in, no cover price–newspapers to the general public.
Theoretically, the ban would apply to all newspapers, and is a form of protectionism for the Israeli print media. In practice, however, the bill would apply only to one newspaper–namely, Israel Hayom, which is backed by American casino magnate (and Republican Party megadonor) Shelon Adelson. Israel Hayom is unapologetic in its support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and also delivers a fairly good news read in the process.
The result is that other Israel newspapers were being outcompeted–and other Israeli politicians are not being heard, or so they claim. Thus it is that Israel's left-liberals–who ought to be the steadfast sentinels of freedom of the press–are cheering the "Israel Hayom bill" enthusiastically. Tzipi Livni, the justice minister–and J Street favorite in the U.S.–is fully behind the bill, arguing that Israel Hayom is not journalism but propaganda.
J Street has nothing to say about the bill, nor does B'Tselem, the left-wing Israeli human rights organization so frequently cited in the western media. Both lead today (Monday, Nov. 3) with protests for the human rights of Palestinians.
In fact the Israeli left and its overseas supporters seem positively delighted that Adelson, described by Livni as "a very problematic person," might be shut up–and with it, those who share his conservative views.
To its credit, the Jersualem Post–a conservative outlet, but also a competitor–has come to Israel Hayom's defense. In an editorial, the Post argues: "Too many who should know better are quick to curtail freedom of the press out of narrow political considerations. This reveals a lack of appreciation for democratic principles, and a lack of faith in the public's ability to think for itself." The "best remedy," the Post adds, is more competition.
It is unclear how the bill will fare when it comes up for a vote on Wednesday: even some members of Bibi's own party seem to support it.
Regardless, nothing better illustrates the unique wisdom of America's Founding Fathers in drafting the First Amendment. And nothing better illustrates the hypocrisy of the Israeli left when it comes to questions of rights, whose answers evidently depend on which rights, and whose rights, are at stake.
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Kia ora everyone, Alison here. I'm a 23 year old escaped Hamiltonian who has been living in Wellington for about 5 years now. I started my coming out process roughly 3 years ago, and recently decided to get involved with WGWG as a way to connect with the community. I was inducted last November, and have just been voted in as a full member, go me!
I'm graduating this May with a BA in International Relations and Geography. Don't ask me what I plan to do with it. Please. Other interests/hobbies include music, comic books, hanging out at the library, green politics, feminism and intersectionality, and naming my future 17 cats for when I inevitably become a cat lady (true story).
I enjoy a good label - I identify mostly as queer but sometimes gay and occasionally a lesbian. It's a pretty complicated system. So far I'm enjoying being a part of WGWG as a Helpliner, and look forward to helping out with other parts of the organisation when I get the chance. Alison
I'm originally from Guernsey and my parents divorced when I was 5. As a teenager I was unsure of my sexuality. I had a kind of relationship with a boy when I was 13 but told friends I liked girls. I lost my virginity to a woman at the age of 18 but thought that didn't really go how I thought it would go! I tried again at 20 and still had the same weird feelings so I said to mum "I think I'm bi". Her eyes just widened and she said "whatever makes you happy".
By the time I was 21 I told my close friends I was gay. Mum was the next mission – I thought she might disown me! I was making a cheese and ham sandwich at the time (it's sooo much easier making a sandwich and telling the parents lol). Mum walked in and the words "mum I'm gay" just fell out of my mouth. She went into the conservatory and shut the door. It felt like a lifetime and I wondered if her heart sank with the notion that she would not have grandkids. But she returned and once again said "whatever makes you happy Marc". I'm lucky that I was accepted by all my family including my 86 year old granddad.
I didn't tell my dad I was gay and I regret that I never had the chance. I didn't see him much growing up. When he celebrated his 50th birthday it was a great night and I sat next to him at the head of the table. But dad just didn't seem right. Two days later he died at home. I was 23. A few weeks after that I told my step mum I was gay. She said "yeah we knew, and your dad accepted you for it". Marc


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Nov 19, 2014 11:45 AM CST
|**Note, I posted this on All Things Gardening, but it did not get much attention. Hoping for some suggetions**
I stumbled upon a mail order nursery from a posting on one of the pictures from the photo contest. Far Reaches Farm in Washington State. I will most likely order from them next year. Being in the midwest I try not to order plants from so far away because I hate the time/price of shipping and I try to order plants grown more "locally". But sometimes there are things that I want to try that just are not available in that range.
When I went to Far Reaches Farm's web site I kinda fell in love. They sound like the coolest people, they have values that I respect, and their place sounds like a most amazing haven! I WANT TO BUY THERE IN PERSON! But Washington is very far away Sad
So it got me thinking. I need to take a BIG road trip! I have not traveled for several years. I used to travel all the time. My mom and I love to drive to visit nurseries so I know she is game to go on this adventure with me. While it is not likely I can do it next year if I plan right and save I can make it happen for 2016.
So who has suggestions for nurseries that they would consider worthy of a cross country trip? Or perhaps even an area that has a cluster of nurseries?
Nov 19, 2014 2:35 PM CST
|I suppose that going to one of the large growers like Terra Nova or Walters gardens would be interesting, that is if they even allow visitors. As far as nurseries , I would think that there are nice ones all over the country.
Nov 19, 2014 3:07 PM CST
|We toured Walters this year. But you cannot buy plants there. It was an AMAZING tour and I highly suggest to anyone who might be interested to do it!
Nov 20, 2014 4:42 PM CST
|The nursery that I would love to visit is Plants Delight. I believe it is in Raleigh, NC. Here is a link to their website.
I always planned on buying their Tshirt...Friends Don't Let Friends Buy Annuals.
Name: Mike
Hazel Crest, IL (Zone 5b)
There's a place of quiet rest !
Nov 27, 2014 9:50 PM CST
|I would like to add www.gracefulgardens.com/information/information?information_id=13
Mark, Amanda and Esperanza would be glad to have you.
I have never been there but, I have had great experiences with their plants and most of all Amanda's above and beyond customer's service.
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Nov 28, 2014 7:20 AM CST
|Great info Mike. Thank you!!
It looks like my mom and I are taking a big trip to the PNW in 2016. We will focus on the Portland and Seattle area. We have another thread going in the PNW forum if anyone is interested. Tons of great info there.
But don't stop here! I love collecting the info for other trips!
Thank you!
Nov 29, 2014 5:42 PM CST
|If I were in Oregon and you are into Hellebore the place I would want to see is Northwest Garden Nursery. http://www.northwestgardennurs...
Name: Mike
Hazel Crest, IL (Zone 5b)
There's a place of quiet rest !
Nov 30, 2014 6:22 AM CST
|Bob, they have some beautiful Hellebores. I would like to add more to my shade garden. Thanks for that link.
"Life as short as it is, is amazing isn't it ?" Michael Burton
"Be your best you".
Nov 30, 2014 6:38 AM CST
|And since I live in GA and Jen lives in MI, any nurseries in between would be great! When we lived in MD and were visiting GA often, I wanted to scout out some of the nurseries in N.C. but I never had time.
Nov 30, 2014 6:41 AM CST
|Flowers by the sea is somewhere in California and that place sounds amazing. I won gift certificate from there and stocked up on tons of salvias in early fall. They sounds like cool people too. FBTS.com
Nov 30, 2014 6:42 AM CST
|In NC there is a place called Niche Gardens that is on my must visit list.
Dec 2, 2014 7:13 AM CST
|I agree with all of the above! But I will add a local Minnesota place called Venero Gardens in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities. It is unique because it is actually the residence of a couple who are unbelievable gardeners. They have a website but it only shows one small section of their astounding gardens. Some of the plants they offer are quite unique and they do limited shipping. I go there at least once or twice a season. The husband actually triple-dug all the gardens that cover an acre, and their soil is what I would call perfection. There is never a weed or brown leaf in the whole place. When you drive in and get out of the car, your jaw will drop and you will be unable to do anything but stare in amazement. I know they are getting ready to retire and are looking for the right person to buy the place and take over, but they want to make sure their excellent work is preserved. I only mention that because if you intend to visit, you might not want to wait years to do so. Jay and Dorie are lovely people.
Old gardeners never die. They are just pruned and repotted.
Dec 2, 2014 8:00 AM CST
|That sounds like a quicker, mini trip to me!
Name: Mike
Hazel Crest, IL (Zone 5b)
There's a place of quiet rest !
Dec 3, 2014 6:48 AM CST
|Jeanie, I checked out the plant selection at Venero and I must say that I was impressed with the wide selection. I booked marked them for future reference for my shade garden that I want to expand.
"Life as short as it is, is amazing isn't it ?" Michael Burton
"Be your best you".
Dec 3, 2014 6:03 PM CST
|If you are ever in Northwest NJ. The place around here many of us try to visit at least once a year is Well Sweep Herb Farm., A large selection of different perennials and herbs with gardens to tour. A couple of tables set up if you decide to bring lunch with you. Just a nice way to spend a day. http://www.wellsweep.com/
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J.E. LIGHTER and his publishers at Random House have some nerve, tempting us with the first volume of the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, but giving us only seven letters worth of entries. Entries H - R won't be available until 1996 and it is speculated that we won't be able to put our hands on S - Z until 1997.
Admittedly, the HDAS (which may become the PDR equivalent for writers, crossword puzzlers and other language lovers) is made up of 20,000-plus entries of A - G slang. Though slang has been defined as crude and lacking in meaning, the arrival of the HDAS celebrates slang's pervasiveness, linguistic flavor and significant place in our nation of diverse cultures and subcultures. From hep cats on the jazz scene to rad surfers catching a totally tubular wave, slang defines and unifies countless groups.
The HDAS highlights the social phenomenon of virtually every age group and occupation having its own lexicon to bond its members and to create an air of secrecy to outsiders. Just as the top brass may send subordinates a memo that seems to be gobbledy-gook, teens can keep their parents in the dark with the use of current lingo.
With this definitive guide we can look into the worlds and lifestyles of others without first gaining acceptance by those groups. You don't need to impress anyone by putting a cap in a rival gang member (and getting sent to the big house) or by spending a lot of money like your average fat cat. The book will set you back $50, though.


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BOSTON (05/08/2000) - IT executives moving to Windows 2000 are uncovering yet another set of standards-compliance problems, as they roll out the operating system and attempt to integrate it with servers that control critical network services.
The issues surround the Internet Engineering Task Force standard Domain Name System (DNS), which is used to locate computers on a network and is the underlying service on the Internet to match names, such as www.nwfusion. com, and IP addresses for locating Web sites and controlling e-mail delivery.
Skewed standards
Microsoft Corp. has adopted a standardized variant of DNS in Win 2000, along with a set of extensions that some IT executives and experts say create an administrative burden and raise security questions when integrated with existing Unix-based DNS servers.
Win 2000 employs Dynamic DNS (DDNS) as the default mechanism to locate domain controllers and Active Directory, and to find computers and services. But DDNS, an Internet standard that lets machines automatically update DNS server records, isn't used by about 98% of the DNS servers currently deployed, according to some experts. IT administrators, weary of automatic updates to their Unix-based DNS servers, prefer manual updates so they can keep those servers under tight guard, even though DDNS can reduce IP address management.
Microsoft also chose to implement an IETF proposed standard for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) - which automatically assigns IP addresses to machines and updates DNS servers - that makes it difficult for IT executives to integrate Win 2000 into their existing DNS infrastructures.
The company used a draft specification for securely updating DNS records that doesn't interoperate with de facto DNS software.
"It seems that Microsoft says it is standards-compliant, but some of its standards are draft documents or implementations that the rest of the industry has not caught up with," says one systems engineer for a large utility company on the East Coast who asked to remain anonymous. "Now we have to work around our DNS to accommodate what Microsoft is doing and that means more work for us."
Some say the administrative burden and issues around secure updates are the real concerns.
"The major problem is not technical, it's an administrative issue of who has control of DNS, Win 2000 or the Unix-based system that has been working for years," says Phil Cox, a consultant for SystemExperts in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
The majority of enterprise DNS servers today use public domain software called Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND). Cox says if users upgrade to BIND 8.2.2, and enable the IETF standard for DDNS and a draft specification for service records, they should not have integration problems with Win 2000.
But the upgrade from a static to dynamic environment is not trivial, and requires configuration and administration changes.
The biggest issue is security. Microsoft used an IETF draft specification to implement secure DNS updates. The draft specification is not supported in today's BIND DNS servers, which means Win 2000 can't send secure updates to those machines.
"The fact that BIND has to accept insecure updates is a major security issue," Cox says.
Another issue is Win 2000 service records, or SRVs, which are used to locate services such as Active Directory, Kerberos or file/print. The SRVs that Microsoft uses adhere to a proposed IETF standard that allows underscore characters ( _ ) in computer host names. Most current implementations of BIND support an established standard, but don't recognize the underscore. Therefore, the SRVs cause errors in BIND.
Microsoft is advising users to turn off error checking in BIND DNS servers to solve the problem.
"I prefer not to turn off error checking because without it, I can get other faulty records in my DNS, and that can cause problems," says the administrator for the East Coast utility.
Layers of confusion
Another integration issue involves DHCP. Microsoft has used part of an IETF draft called Option 81 to determine whether DHCP servers or Win 2000 clients will make updates to DNS servers. The updates are for addressing - called the "A" record - which map a host name to the IP address. The Pointer (PTR) record does the reverse.
"If your DHCP server does not support Option 81, then your DHCP and your Win 2000 client potentially could try to update the same DNS record," says Mike Dooley, vice president of engineering for Lucent IP Services Product Group.
Lucent Technologies Inc. has added support for Option 81 to its QIP Enterprise 5.0, a DHCP server, but most other DHCP servers have not. Without Option 81 in DHCP, Win 2000 clients bypass DHCP servers and update the records themselves.
With all the issues required to integrate Unix-based DNS and Win 2000, some users have chosen to isolate the Microsoft software.
"We will use Win 2000 on a subdomain with DDNS, but DDNS won't be used broadly," says Richard Jones, IT security coordinator for the University of Colorado at Boulder. "We won't run Microsoft DNS servers; Windows will get DNS services from Unix."
Given the hierarchy that DNS creates, experts say Jones' solution is a valid design and one that Microsoft even recommends.
Until some of the DNS integration issues are ironed out, users may be well advised to follow the example.


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