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University can be hard. Add into it a chronic, long term illness and a stoma then sometimes it can feel impossible. But it's not, I promise. Last year, I wrote a post on going to uni with a chronic illness and it was really popular so I thought I would do a similar post focusing more on stomas and the trails and tribulations which come with been a student with a stoma and how to combat them!
1. Make sure you have enough bags with you when you get to uni for a good month or so then you're not panicking about changing your address for your orders as soon as you get there. If you use SecuriCare to deliver your bags, all you have to do is ring them up and give your new address; it's so easy!
2. Remember to eat breakfast before you go to lectures otherwise you'll get a very airy bag and it's likely to get noisy. Don't worry though, there are ways to deal with a noisy stoma in lectures but it's going to put your mind at rest if you eat first. Plus, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
3. If you know you have a busy day, don't be afraid to have an early night or even have a nap because everyone naps at uni! Seriously though, if you know you have a full day of lectures or something planned for the next day with your friends, make sure you get rest especially if you're like me and still really struggle with fatigue. Listen to your body and make sure your well enough to do the things you want to do!
4. Get in touch with your Disability Service in your university they'll help you create a personal learning plan which will mean your lecturers and tutors will know about your stoma without you having to explain it which makes saying your going to hospital appointments a lot easier. They'll also help you get any resources you might need including helping you apply for the disability student allowance.
5. Have Fun and remember that your stoma has most likely given you your life back so make sure you have fun, go out and do things and not worry too much!
Ostomy posts are sponsored by SecuriCare and CliniMed


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or di·a·log
- conversation between two or more persons.
- the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.
- an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, especially a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement.
- a literary work in the form of a conversation: a dialogue of Plato.
- to carry on a dialogue; converse.
- to discuss areas of disagreement frankly in order to resolve them.
- to put into the form of a dialogue.
Origin of dialogue
Related Words for dialogconference, exchange, communication, discussion, conversation, discourse, dialog, confab, repartee, converse, chat, parley, script, powwow, colloquy, confabulation, rap, parlance, flap, lines
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Contemporary Examples of dialog
In End of Watch, their dialog is spiced with a seemingly endless stream of "bros" and "dudes."Jake Gyllenhaal & Michael Peña on Their 'End of Watch' Bromance
Chris Lee
September 19, 2012
Historical Examples of dialog
The dialog or monolog should also be adapted to the ages of the pupils who are to do the acting.Special Days and their Observance
Dialog′ic, Dialogist′ic, -al (-loj-), in the form of a dialogue.
Everything had become quite still all around during this dialog.Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6)
John McElroy
But this dialog is soon interrupted by one of the loveliest scenes in the opera.Stars of the Opera
Mabel Wagnalls
Note that the word 'Turrk' as seen in Irish dialog has been retained as dialect.Trenching at Gallipoli
John Gallishaw
often US dialog
- conversation between two or more people
- an exchange of opinions on a particular subject; discussion
- the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction
- a particular passage of conversation in a literary or dramatic work
- a literary composition in the form of a dialogue
- a political discussion between representatives of two nations or groups
- (tr) to put into the form of a dialogue
- (intr) to take part in a dialogue; converse
Word Origin for dialogue
see dialogue.
early 13c., "literary work consisting of a conversation between two or more persons," from Old French dialoge, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos "conversation, dialogue," related to dialogesthai "converse," from dia- "across" (see dia-) + legein "speak" (see lecture (n.)).
Sense broadened to "a conversation" c.1400. Mistaken belief that it can only mean "conversation between two persons" is from confusion of dia- and di- (1). A word for "conversation between two persons" is the hybrid duologue (1864).


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I walked into Barnes and Noble here in Jacksonville last night 7 minutes late for my book launch. I was late for my own wedding many years ago too, and that turned out well, so I didn't worry too much.
The store really went to a lot of trouble—flowers on the table, a big in-store and window display with my book, refreshments. I'm very grateful.
Many people came, and I lost count of the books. It was a very good night, a very good launch, a very good good. Despite some challenges over the last couple weeks, it all came together in a perfect sort of way.
Next up is my April 30 signing at Hattie's Books in Brunswick for the Georgia launch ( http://www.hattiesbooks.com/). The store is really unique, located in the historical section of this old city by the water.
So now, I'm officially on the road with Killing Earl.
Saturday, April 23, 2005
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Every politician with integrity and intelligence knows that the only resume items of any real value are the accomplishments that prove their word is trust worthy. You would think more politicians would take this seriously and learn from those who figured it out. As a side note, the socialists are making good on their promise to change this country fundamentally into a fascist or socialist nation.
According to this report, the smarter we get, the more wealthy we become. The more wealthy we become the less we trust in the government. It describes this not as an American process, but universal truth across the globe.
It is also my hypothesis that the less we trust something, someone, the less we associate with them. Keep your friends close; enemies closer, is not a normal human action or reaction. It is a behavior only war tacticians, whether the war is physical or cultural, engage in.
What if all that is true? If so, it is not hard to see how this country came to the place where socialist minded people are infiltrating every layer of our society from schools to universities and city hall to the halls of congress.
Explanation: The school playground mindset. The mob rules the day because the peace lovers flee creating a void.
Those who trust in government still have not grown out of it due to intellect and personal self successes. That is basically what that report is extrapolating from NPR and Pew.
If you are in politics then you have two choices.
- Keep your word and earn the trust of anyone you can at the complete disadvantage of an ever growing wisdom within our citizenry.
- Work to prevent citizens from growing successful enough to doubt government.
You would hope that all politicians would chose option 1. But it appears that option 2 is the path more often taken. Every time a politician lies it exposes the fact that they believe that it doesn't matter. It can only NOT matter if you think the public is not wise enough to hold you accountable.
The mob can be countered only if the honest group rises to the occasion together. Enter the Tea Party.
The good news is that the honest crowd normally can only take so much. Those that distrust will take steps to right the wrongs when the situation is too disruptive to quality living. I hope this November is a time and place where the bullies, who are stealing our lunch money to give to others to keep loyalties strong, get shown the door.
When bullies malign peace loving people like Tea Party Patriots, the still yet ignorant are like the playground sway people who just go along with them. The rest of us see right through it as a scare tactic which is motivated by option 2 above. If this continues, the socialists are going to push Americans so hard for their lunch money, that we will take out the bullies, and create some rules that prevent this environment from so easily happening again. Term limits and more are likely the rebounding response to these injustices.
If you are peace loving, pro U.S. Constitution, and want liberty for all generations to come, join with those who believe the same and help bring order to this playground again for us and our children, get to know your friends and your enemies and throw the solution punches by voting in November. We can have America back to it's greatness again in no time.


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Today we are visiting Goofy's Playhouse.
Last summer we spent a great deal of our time over in Disney California Adventure keeping cool in the splash area that was once Bountiful Valley Farms. When that area closed, I will admit I was a little sad because it brought so much joy to my little guy. He loved running around in the open with other kids, and he loved getting wet. Am I still sad? Nope, not at all. I'm pretty excited for Carsland, so the closure of Bountiful Valley Farms is for a good reason. Once Bountiful Valley Farms closed though, I was on a lookout for something at the park that brought as much joy to him as the water area did. Sure they have Princess Dots Puddle Park in A Bug's Land, but the water over there is more like a drip compared to the water feature that was once in Bountiful Valley Farm.
When Mickey's Toontown opened I was in High School. Goofy's Playhouse was a bounce house, and I was too old to go inside. I never really got to experience that part of the park, and I remember wanting to go inside and jump up and down really bad.
Fast forward to today, I never really paid attention to Goofy's Playhouse because I figured my son wasn't old enough for it. Wrong.
In September of last year right after Bountiful Valley Farm closed, I took a closer look and was surprised at what I found. It's basically a themed playground for kids! I parked our stroller, and together the little guy and I explored. The excitement of running around with a bunch of kids was back in his eyes. We found our new spot to play.
Crates are set up all over to create steps to a slide and to act as crawl tunnels.
There is a giant watermelon and pumpkin to crawl inside.
|More crates to sit on.
Let's go inside.
For those of you who love taking photos of your kids around the park like I do, this is a great place to do it. There is a couch, a chair, and a piano that make for great photo spots.
Goofy's armoire has doors that slide back and forth to reveal different items, and there are spinners on the left to create a look with Goofy's clothes. Older kids may find this kind of boring, but for a two year old it's something fun to play with.... endless fun let me reassure you.
|Some of the details inside.
|Silly Scales in G Goofy.
The keys on this piano work, and when you have two toddlers playing at once it's actually pretty "goofy" sounding.
|Two different angles of the same clothesline.
Back outside there are lots of details all around.
The pumpkin in the middle is a tribute to Jack Lindquist.
Outside around the backside has some great detailing too.
|Closeup details of the front side.
The front door is a little misleading, and actually does not function as a way to enter. You must enter through the garden/ play area to go inside Goofy's house.
Recently we have been spotting Goofy pretty regularly standing out front of his house for meet and greets.
Goofy's Playhouse is geared toward 2-5 year olds. My little one has been happily playing here since he was 18 months old. There are benches all around for parents to use if they want.
The outdoor area has covers and trees for shade.
This area can get a little crowded just like any place at the park, but it is a great place to take a break and let your little one run around freely in an enclosed area.


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As we all settle in for a long weekend and celebrate our country's independence, I'd like to ask each of you to take a minute to think about our freedoms and what it takes to keep them alive.
As pilots in the United States we enjoy a freedom not found almost anywhere else in the world. Only here can just about anyone with passion and determination learn to fly and obtain a pilot certificate. And once you have that certificate, you can fly in many areas of this great country without government permission or intervention.
But with that freedom comes the responsibility to fly safely, to use common sense, and to abide by all the safety and security regulations. Sadly, a very few have not, and that is giving cause to some in Congress and the federal government to want to take away some of our freedoms. The rights of the majority are being threatened by the careless actions of a very few.
Please, enjoy your freedom to fly, but fly responsibly, and encourage every pilot you meet to do the same.
Happy 4th!
July 1, 2005


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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Just a Box
I had a box that a card kit came in and I was using it to carry my cardstock in when I met with my card group. I really didn't like the box with the advertisement on the front so I decided to decorate. This is what I came up with. It is definitely not a boring box now.
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By Alan Perry
August 30, 2014
Smoke is a complex and dangerous by-product of combustion presenting many dangers to firefighters and building occupants during and after a fire event. The most obvious concern is during the fire where super-heated gases loaded with toxins and asphyxiants can enter the airway & lungs causing immediate acute respiratory problems. These are well understood as are the dangers of post-fire exposure to carbon monoxide and cyanide, but this is only the tip of the iceberg so-to-speak. I would like my comrades to consider a fuller disclosure about the dangers of post fire exposure to the other asphyxiants, irritants, chemicals and particulates that are also present during overhaul, investigation and recovery stages that we do not routinely monitor. I believe many are lulled into a false sense of security by the lack of information about the harm caused by, and technology for measuring these harmful agents. Consider the typical fire where the scene is declared safe for removal of SCBA because of a low level of carbon monoxide. What other agents may be present, and what are the compounded effects of multiple agents' short term and long term? If a firefighter or citizen has detectable levels of CO and/or cyanide, what other agents have they been exposed to? The by-products of combustion are not always present in a recognizable form such as smoke; they can linger for hours or days in the debris and residue at a fire scene and on tools and turnout gear. Just because you can't see it does not mean it is not there.
The compounds present in the post-fire environment include asphyxiants, irritants, complex compounds and particulates. Most of these are present in all fires; the exact composition will depend on what is burned and how it burns. The transition in home construction and furnishings, as well as items kept in storage areas such as garages and sheds can yield a very wide variety of harmful agents when burned. This makes it virtually impossible to predict exactly what, or how much, is present in any given fire event. As I stated earlier, most every firefighter is aware of the dangers associated with CO and cyanide, we talk about these a lot, and we have tools to measure and treat the effects of these. Now let's look at the "other stuff"
Asphyxiants– these compounds interfere with transport of oxygen in the blood stream and use of oxygen by target tissues or displace oxygen, causing hypoxia.
Substance Source effects begin
· Carbon Monoxide (CO) incomplete oxidation of organic fuels
· Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) organic fuels containing carbon & nitrogen <130ppm
· Carbon Dioxide (CO2) organic fuels
· Oxygen deficient atmospheres
Irritant gases– these compounds irritate and in many cases damage the airways and lung tissues reducing their ability to function and causing pulmonary edema and introducing toxins.
· Hydrogen chloride (HCL) plastics, polymers, PVC 35 ppm
· Hydrogen bromide (HBr) synthetic polymers, flame retardants 5 ppm
· Hydrogen fluoride (HF) fluorinated synthetic polymers 0.5 ppm
· Sulfur dioxide (SO2) fossil fuels, rubber, tires 0.4 ppm
· Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) any combustion in ambient air 20 ppm
· Phosphorous pentoxide (P2O5) electrical components, flame retardants n/a
· Acrolein wood, cotton, paper 0.5 ppm
· Formaldehyde wood, cotton, polymers, plastics 0.1 ppm
· Ammonia (NH3) wood, coal, paper, household waste 50 ppm
· Chlorine plastics, polymers, synthetic rubber 1 ppm
· Phosgene (COCL2) chlorinated compounds, plastics, polymers 3 ppm
Complex molecules– long carbon-chain and carbon ring compounds. These compounds can have acute effects and are known carcinogens & mutagens, in addition to their irritant and toxic effects. Several have delayed onset of symptoms.
· Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) organic materials n/a
· Dioxins/Dibenzofurans PVC, PCB, plastics n/a
· Isocyanates polyurethane foam & plastics 1 ppm
· Perfluoroisobutylene (PFIB) PTFE, fluorine containing polymers n/a
· Particulate matter
None of the sources of these materials are unusual, therefore nearly all of these agents can be found in varying concentrations during and after a fire event. The interactions and effects on the human body are still largely unexplored but clearly are likely to affect the health of those exposed. The effects may be delayed for hours, weeks or years and the cumulative effects will be even harder to predict.
Something to think about before you pull your face piece off next time.
Wakefield, J.C., A Toxicological Review of the Products of Combustion, Health Protection Agency, 2010
Demling, Robert H., Smoke Inhalation Lung Injury: An Update, Harvard Medical School, Burn Trauma Center, 2008


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Not much to report today. Our food was just the same as yesterday, except I used a splonge (terribly accurate scientific term, don't you know) of peanut butter in tonight's stir fry. Yum!
D and I are obviously adjusting to less food, as we both haven't felt quite as hungry as yesterday.
Today I took Eloise to her usual Wednesday playgroup. It's a music-based group which is loads of fun, and very noisy. I'm not sure which one of us enjoys it more! It costs $50 a term ($5 a session), and today I was reflecting on how fortunate my daughter is. I don't take her along to these things because I think they will make her smarter (And if anyone says baby groups will, they are selling something. Don't buy into the spin, all you Mums out there!). I take her so she can socialise, learn some songs, watch the other babies and toddlers, and so I can laugh as she tries to eat all the musical instruments I put in her hand. Plus it gets me out of the house!
When you live below the line there is no extra money for things like playgroups. In New Zealand there is a huge push to try and get those living in poorer areas to participate in early childhood education, because so many children living in poverty don't – even though the government provides 20 free hours a week of childcare for 3-4 year olds. The reasons for this non-participation are extremely complex, and all I can say on the matter is that more desperately needs to be done.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that all children are going to suffer if they don't go to kindy. There are loads of kids out there in the world that didn't, who are probably Nobel Prize winners. But my daughter will go to school knowing how to play with others, how to pay attention to the teacher, how to hold a pencil, how to hold a book. Many New Zealand children start school without any of these basic skills (I have many Primary School Teachers in my life who will verify this) because they've never participated in any kind of early childhood education programme, and there's certainly no money at home for frivolities such as books. Living below the line can mean you are two (or ten) steps behind everyone else when you start school.
So today I am so grateful for the education I had. That my parents had. For the opportunities that I can give my daughter. For D who works hard to provide for us so that I can stay at home with my daughter and take her to playgroups.


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A Yummy Gift Idea: Foodies Pick Most Appetizing Books
The Cornucopia Institute's Poll Lists Scores of Favorite Food-Related Reads
CORNUCOPIA, WI -- Despite the controversial November 6 defeat of California's Proposition 37 that would have required labeling for genetically engineered food, many food-conscious consumers across the nation continue their interest in self-education on food and farming issues, reports The Cornucopia Institute.
A question posted on Cornucopia's Facebook page asked visitors what books they'd recently read and would recommend on food-related topics. "The response was overwhelming," said Mark A. Kastel, Codirector of The Cornucopia Institute, adding, "our members and supporters intimately understand the challenges our nation is facing when it comes to food, and its relationship to health and the environment, and they are educating themselves on how to take action on these serious issues."
The most popular book came from Virginia farmer and lecturer, Joel Salatin: Folks, This Ain't Normal. Several other Salatin books made the list as well: Holy Cows and Hog Heaven and You Can Farm. Salatin, an outspoken advocate for grass-based livestock production and farming was featured in the 2008 Oscar-nominated documentary Food Inc., as was University of California, Berkeley professor Michael Pollan, who also made the top 10 list with his 2006 best-selling book, The Omnivore's Dilemma.
Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit by journalist Barry Estabrook received several mentions as well. "I'll never look at a tomato the same way again," said Cornucopia Facebook fan, Autumn T.
Novelists Barbara Kingsolver and Jonathan Safran Foer also made the list with their forays into food. Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle received numerous mentions, as did Foer's Eating Animals, which explores his emotional and contemplative journey into vegetarianism.
Consumers are also showing a serious interest in DIY (do-it-yourself) food preparation and preservation with several mentions of Sandor Katz's The Art of Fermentation and Nourishing Traditions: T he Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon, who is the founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, a leading advocate for "nutrient-dense" food including raw milk from cows that graze on fresh pasture.


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Cristiano Ronaldo's new film, 'Ronaldo' is had its premiere in London today. The Real Madrid record breaker opened up on his rival, Lionel Messi, family life and many others in the documentary.
Speaking at a press conference in London tonight, Ronaldo said former Manchester United coach, Alex Ferguson played a big role in his move to Old Trafford.
"When Sir Alex Ferguson says, 'Cristiano, I want you to come to Manchester United, you're going to play 50 percent of the games,' it made me feel comfortable and I said, 'Wow.' "Because 18 years old, to play 50 percent of the games, for me it's unbelievable.
"I took that decision because Jorge helped me to take that decision and of course the last word of Sir Alex Ferguson was the key to sign for Manchester United."
"As I say many times, with Manchester United I have a great passion. I say that every time. What Jorge did to me, with 18 years old, to put me in one of the best clubs in the world, with the words of Sir Alex Ferguson, I never dreamt (it was possible)."
The 29 year-old winger informed his fans on social media about the launch of the movie.
"Today is the day. I'm here in London and my film Ronaldo will be revealed to the world tonight! ronaldofilm. If you're in London come down to Leicester Square at 5pm this evening and say Hi! " the Portuguese wrote on his facebook page few hours ago


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I am beginning to ge things ready for the end of the summer. I am sorry to say that I will not be using my smoker in the winter. Does anyone winterize their smoker? How do I clean the grate, the catch area under the grates? Does anyone do anything special to prepare and help thier smoker survive the hibernation over the winter. Thank you
Well, living in Phoenix I use mine year 'round. But that doesn't answer your question.
You want to clean the inside using a good barbeque degreaser. Once that is done, remove any visible rust inside and out. Depending upon the condition of the exterior, you may want to paint it using a paint designed for high heat (Rustoleum makes a paint specifically for barbeques) -- DO NOT PAINT ANY INTERIOR SURFACES. Brush all interior surfaces with a coating of cooking oil.
If the smoker will be exposed to the elements over the winter, you definitely want to cover it -- either make a cover or purchase one. That should do iit.
Is there a reason you won't be using yours over the winter? A lot of 'que fanatics in winter climes purchase a water heater blanket (basically, a piece of insulation designed to wrap around a water heater -- typically sold in cold weather areas). You wrap your smoker with it while cooking in the cold winter months and voila! Perfect 'que all year 'round.
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Monday, January 13, 2014
DIY Lego Table for Under $30
IKEA LACK Side Table - $7.99 (on sale, I think the usual price is $9.99)
Lego Green 10x10 Building Plates (from Amazon) - $4.99 x4
Elmer's White Glue
Extra Lego Bricks to hold the plates together
I researched homemade Lego table instructions online before I started the project and I was really worried about which adhesive to use. I sure was relieved when my husband said that regular white glue should work fine - and it did! It actually worked really well because any glue that spilled out of the sides could easily be washed or peeled away and I don't think that would have been the case with stronger adhesives. I didn't even measure anything out, just connected the four plates using Lego bricks (this part is important to get the spacing correct), spread glue all over the back and pressed it down onto the table, eyeballing it to make sure it looks centered.... and voila!
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"What's the problem?"
"There's an earwig crawling around the sink in the kitchen."
"Don't worry, he or she won't eat you."
"Of course not. I am serious. I tried to kill it but it is too fast."
"Why kill it. The poor thing is confused and just wants to hide."
"Then it should hide where it belongs."
"Give me a piece of paper."
"What for?"
"So that I can transport it back to the garden where it belongs."
"It does not belong anywhere except for the earwig happy hunting grounds. Look it is now doing a round trip of the sink. If you put it in the garden it will begin to devour the leaves on my plants."
"I am sure it will not eat all of them. So where is it? Got it."
"Where are you going with that earwig on that piece of paper?"
"I was putting it where it belongs, and now it has fallen off the paper thanks to you waving your arms around in panic."
"I am not in panic I do not like earwigs in the kitchen."
"That is why I am putting it outside."
"But not like that."
"Like what. I do not have an earwig cage so have to now transport it on my hand as I dropped the paper to transport it."
"That is disgusting."
"Don't worry I will wash my hands afterwards. So there we go, now he is happy to be back in his normal habitat."
"Oh, great, I am sure you will get a medal as the rescuer of the earwig race."
"What are you doing with that flower pot."
"I read that if I fill it with straw and hang it upside down on a tree branch it attracts earwigs."
"I thought you didn't like them."
"I don't. You can remove the pot daily and set fire to the straw in the pots."
"I didn't know I was married to a serial killer."
"I am not a serial killer, just keeping the balance of nature in my garden. I do not operate a transport system for earwigs on paper, or pick them up and stroke them saying "there, there little earwig, now you are safe. Back to your normal home where the girlfriend is waiting for you to ensure that life will go on as normal. You can now both care for your offspring together"."
"You don't have to overdo it, but it is more humane than inviting them to set up house in a flower pot and afterwards letting them die in an incendry."
"That is my method. And now to the next rescue mission."
"What rescue mission."
"There is a stink bug crawling on the chair."
"Arrgh, I don't touch stink bugs."
"Why not it is only a poor defenceless little insect needing to be saved from a fate worse than death."
"But they stink."
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Samsung SNH-E6440BN/EX Smart Home Cam HD Outdoor
- 1080p Full HD Streaming Video
- IP66 Weather-Resistant Camera
- Dual-Component Design
- Motion Detection
Product Description
Samsung SNH-E6440BN/EX Smart Home Cam HD Outdoor
SmartCam HD Outdoor 1080p Full HD WiFi Camera
- 5 V Input Voltage
- 1A Current
- 2.8 MM Focal Length (Zoom Ratio)
Quick Setup and Intuitive Operation
The SmartCam HD Outdoor WiFi camera sets up in a matter of minutes using any iPhone, iPad or Android device. No software or CD installation required! Simply download the free SmartCam app to your mobile device, plug the camera into a standard electrical outlet and follow the easy, step-by-step wizard. Place your camera in the desired monitoring location and begin viewing.
1080p Full HD Video Quality
The SmartCam HD Outdoor WiFi IP camera's 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor processes existing light to render vibrant colors and vivid details in 1080p Full HD video on your computer and streaming up to 720p to your smart device. The SmartCam HD Outdoor ensures that facial features and fine points can be captured.
Motion Detection
You'll know immediately if someone enters your back yard, pulls up in your driveway or walks up to the front door with a push notification to your mobile device. The SmartCam HD Outdoor provides high quality motion detection that can be customized and set to the level of event sensitivity you prefer for triggering alerts.
Motion Zone Select
Motion Zone Select lets you carefully choose your motion detection zones. The SmartCam HD Outdoor allows you to highlight up to three motion zones within the field of view of the camera. For example, if the driveway is your area of interest, simply draw a box around it on your screen and the camera will alert you when someone pulls up. If you have a camera in the backyard, you can highlight just a gate to be alerted when someone enters.
Local Video Storage
The SmartCam HD Outdoor provides a local video storage solution by recording up to 720p HD video directly onto a microSD memory card with a 32GB capacity (microSD card not included). There are three options for recording; continuous recording, recording at specified times of the day or night and if you want to maximize the amount of stored video, the SmartCam HD Outdoor can be set to only record when motion is detected. The recorded video can be viewed from your computer or mobile device.
Email and Mobile Notification
With the Samsung SmartCam HD Outdoor camera, you always know what's going on, even if you're behind closed doors or out of town. You can set your camera for instant email alerts and push notifications to your mobile phone whenever motion is detected - and monitor the event in real time while it is automatically recorded onto a microSDHC memory card. Bringing your safety to the forefront, Samsung empowers you to respond instantly to unexpected events and review stored recordings.
IP66 Weather-Resistant Camera
With an Ingress Protection Rating of IP66, you can rest assure that this camera has been rigorously tested to withstand heat, cold, dust, wind and rain.
Wide Angle Viewing
Samsung's 128° Ultra-Wide Angle lens lets you see the big picture with a large field of view. The SmartCam Outdoor HD camera provides maximum coverage avoiding the need for multiple cameras and doesn't compromise video quality.
Night Vision and True Day-Night
The SmartCam HD Outdoor provides night vision up to 50 feet in the dark allowing you to see and record any night activity. The camera also features an advanced IR Cut Filter in which certain types of light are filtered out during the day and will not distort the colors of images. At night the filter is removed which provides excellent black and white night time video.
Secure Video
Samsung understands how important security and privacy are to you and your family. The SmartCam HD Outdoor has multiple levels of protection to provide a high level of security to thwart unlawful access to your cameras. A few examples include a multi-level security authentication method at both the account and camera level. Samsung also uses bank level encryption methods for video and data communication between the user and the camera so you can have peace of mind that your video will be safe and secure.
Samsung HD Outdoor Home Monitoring Camera (SNH-E6440BN)
Is Sparky digging in the garden again? Has the delivery arrived? Did the kids bring the recycling to the street? The SmartCam HD Outdoor camera puts the answers at your fingertips, even when you are away or behind closed doors.
Designed to withstand the elements and maximize your WiFi capabilities, the wireless SmartCam HD Outdoor delivers an intuitive security solution for areas outside your home or business. Streaming in vivid Full HD to your computer and laptop and up to 720p on your hand-held mobile device*,the SmartCam HD Outdoor camera is quickly customized to provide a range of advanced monitoring and notification options including Motion Detection and Motion Zone Select.
An easily-accessed, built-in slot for a microSD memory card affords reliable video storage while eliminating monthly cloud recording service charges-one more way Samsung demonstrates its commitment to your safety, security and peace of mind.
* iPhone® iPad® Android® smartphone and tablets
- Quick & Simple Setup with Intuitive Operation
- 1080p Full HD Streaming Video
- IP66 Weather-Resistant Camera
- Dual-Component Design
- Motion Detection
- Motion Zone Select
- microSD card slot for video storage
- Email and Mobile Notification
- Ultra-Wide Angle Lens
- True Day and Night with IR Cut Filter
- Night Vision Up to 50ft.
- Samsung Light Enhancer (SLE)
Quick Setup and Intuitive Operation
The SmartCam HD Outdoor WiFi camera is up and running in a matter of minutes using WiFi Direct on any iPhone, iPad or Android device. No software or CDs required! Simply download the free SmartCam app and follow the easy, step-by-step process to launch your remote viewing from anywhere, anytime.
1080p Full HD Video Quality
The SmartCam HD Outdoor WiFi IP camera's 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor processes existing light to render vibrant colors and vivid details in 1080p Full HD on your computer and desktop. Streaming in up to 720p to your smart device, the SmartCam Outdoor ensures that facial features and fine points won't go unnoticed. You'll know at a glance if your son's science project was a hit.
IP66 Weather-Resistant Camera
Rain? Wind? The SmartCam Outdoor's performance in stormy weather will blow you away. With the IP66 weather-resistant rating, you can rest assured that this camera has been rigorously tested to withstand heat, cold, dust, wind and rain. So, although Mother Nature and Old Man Winter are welcome to make a cameo appearance in your video, they won't get to play the villains with your camera!
Dual-Component Design
Samsung engineering maximizes the functional placement of this two-unit design. While the weather-resistant camera is placed outside, the indoor power/WiFi module stays closer to the router for a strong signal. The camera and power/WiFi components are connected with a simple cord which allows a small, discrete camera profile and eliminates the need for an outdoor electrical outlet.
Motion Detection
Movement often signals that something in the camera's view needs your attention. The SmartCam HD Outdoor can be custom set to the level of event sensitivity you prefer for triggering alerts. Maybe you want to know when a car comes into the driveway or when the neighborhood lacrosse game crosses into your crocuses.
Motion Zone Select
Motion Zone Select further fine-tunes what you want the camera to pay attention to. If a driveway gate is your area of interest, simply draw a box around it on your screen and the camera will alert you when someone comes or goes. You can select up to three motion zones in the camera's field of view.
microSD Memory Card Slot
The SmartCam HD Outdoor provides a local storage solution, recording video directly onto a microSD memory card with up to 32GB capacity. Set your camera for continuous recording or, to minimize viewing time and storage space, for recording only when motion events are detected. The saved video can be remotely viewed from any computer or Android or iOS device.
Email and Mobile Notification
With the Samsung SmartCam HD Outdoor camera, you always know what is going on, even if you're behind closed doors or out of town. You can set your camera for instant email alerts and push notifications to your smart device whenever significant motion is detected - and monitor the event in real time while it is automatically recorded onto a microSDHC memory card. Bringing your safety to the forefront, Samsung empowers you to respond instantly to unexpected events and review stored recordings.
Ultra-Wide Angle
If no one's allowed in the pool while you're away, seeing only part of it could send you off the deep end. Samsung's 128° Ultra-Wide Angle lens lets you dive into the whole scene - expanding your recording coverage without compromising quality.
True Day & Night
The SmartCam HD Outdoor features an advanced IR Cut Filter for accurate, vibrant colors and a Night Vision mode to capture clear, illuminated footage up to 50 feet. That means you'll know at a glance if the midnight bandit on the deck has two feet or four.
Samsung Light Enhancer (SLE)
It's probably just the squeaky swing set creaking in the nighttime breeze, but you only have to check your smartphone to be sure. The SmartCam HD Outdoor camera is equipped to enrich available light in dark areas, providing superior image detail in even the most challenging low light conditions.
- Imaging Device 1/2.8" 2M CMOS
- Effective Pixels 1944(H) x 1224(V)
- Scanning System 1080p@30fps
- Low Light Performance 0.3Lux(Color), 0Lux(Black / White)
- Focal Length (Zoom Ratio) 2.8mm
- Angular Field of View D: 128º , H:111º V:62º
- Focus Control Fixed Lens
- IR LED 850nm
- Viewable Length 15m
- On Screen Display Time Display Only(on/off)
- Day & Night Auto (True D/N)
- Motion Detection Off / On
- Audio Detection Off/ On (When connect external Spk/Mic)
- White Balance Auto
- Digital Zoom 4x
- Flip / Mirror Off / On
- Intelligent Video Analytics 3 Motion Zone
- Ethernet RJ-45(10/100BASE-T)
- Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (Single Band)
- Video Compression Format H.264, Motion JPEG
- Resolution 1920x1080 / 1280x720 / 640x360
- Max. Framerate H.264, 1920x1080 20FPS
- Streaming Capability Multiple Streaming (Up to 5 Profiles)
- Audio I/O External Spk/Mic
- Audio Compression Format G.711, G726
- Audio Communication Bi-directional(Half duplex)
- IP IPv4
- Protocol TCP/IP, DHCP, SMTP, DNS, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, STUN, TURN, XMPP, uPNP, SNTP, IPv4, ICMP, Bonjour, SUNAPI
- Security SSL(AES 256bit)
- Streaming Method Unicast
- Max. User Access up to 5 users at unicast mode
- Memory Slot microSD/SDHC, up to 32GB
- PC OS Support (Web Viewer)
- Windows XP / 7 / 8 or higher(Only Desktop UI), MAC OSX10.7 or higher
- Mobile OS Support (Mobile Viewer)
- Android OS : 4.x or higher, iOS : iOS6 or higher
- Supported Browser
- Internet Explorer 9.0 or Higher
- Firefox 9.0 or Higher
- Chrome 15.0 or Higher
- Safari 5.1 or Higher
- Operating Temperature / Humidity 0º ~ +40º (+32º ~ +104º ) / 20% ~ 80% RH
- Ingress Protection IP66(Camera Part), Indoor (Body Part)
- Input Voltage / Current 9V/1A
- Power Consumption Max 9W
- Color / Material White
- Dimension (WxHxD) Ø 4/104mm(Camera Part), 83.2x11.2x6.9mm (Body Part)
- Weight 568g
Technical Specification
Samsung SNH-E6440BN/EX Smart Home Cam HD Outdoor
|Audio Support
|Yes: two-way audio capability
|Device Type
|Network surveillance camera
|Connectivity Technology
|Wired, wireless
|5.4 cm
|5.4 cm
|10.2 cm
|568 g
|Colour - Day&Night - fixed - outdoor - waterproof
|Digital Video Format
|Max Digital Video Resolution
|1920 x 1080
|Motion Detection
|Video Modes
|Digital Zoom
|Minimum Illumination
|0 lux - B&W ¦ 0.3 lux - colour
|Infrared LEDs
|Infrared Distance
|15 m
|Video Capture
|1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
|Supported Image Formats
|Alarm function, progressive scanning, image flip, image mirror, Motion Detection Technology, multi-streaming, Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA), Audio Detection, Motion Zone Alert, auto white balance, Wi-Fi Direct
Image Sensor
|Effective Pixels
|1944 x 1224
Lens Construction
|Fixed focal
|Focal Length
|2.8 mm
|Horizontal Field of View (degree)
|Vertical Field of View (degree)
|Network Interface
|Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
|Network Protocols
|DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP, RTSP, RTP, UPnP, IPv4, Bonjour, RTCP, SSL, SNTP
Expansion / Connectivity
|LAN - RJ-45 ¦ Audio line out ¦ Audio line-in/microphone
|Supported Memory Cards
|microSD Card, microSDHC Card
|Included Accessories
|Mounting kit
|Cables Included
|1 x network cable - external
|Compliant Standards
|Power Requirements
|Power Device
|Power adapter 9 Watt
Software / System Requirements
|OS Required
|Apple MacOS X 10.7 or later, Android 4.x, Microsoft Windows XP / 7 / 8 or later, Apple iOS 6.x or later
Environmental Parameters
|Min Operating Temperature
|Max Operating Temperature
|Relative Humidity (operating)
|0 - 90%
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One supper we had that really stood out was Soy Curl Carnitas that we topped with PPK's Cashew Queso. It was sooo yummy! I had bought a pouch of Frontera Grill Garlicky Carnita Skillet Sauce a while back at Grace in the Kitchen but hadn't had the chance to use it yet. Please ignore the pork on the package or you could do what my son does and just make everything vegan by simply saying it is.
I was thinking about what it would work on and landed on soy curls. I rehydrated them in some hot water, squeezed them out and put them in a container. I covered them in the skillet sauce and tossed it around so they got all covered. Then I stuck them in the fridge overnight to marinate. The next night at supper time I just tossed them into a lightly oiled, hot skillet with a chopped onion and pan fried them until they were golden and a bit caramelized. I served them on a bed of basmati rice with the queso poured over top and a side of guacamole and it was perfect! I kept saying as we ate "these would make great..." and listed off pretty much anything I could think of like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and then landed on fajitas. They would make good anything really and that queso is the stuff dreams are made of. It is so rich and creamy and just the right amount of spicy and so flavourful. It makes a bunch too which is great because you are going to want a bunch of it. We had it after on nachos and just as a dip. It says serve warm but I was dipping tortilla chips in it cold and it still tasted amazing. I think it might be Ryan's favourite thing I've ever made. He was big into his queso before so he was very happy to be reunited. We both made sure that not a drop was wasted for sure with this one! It will definitely get made again and again especially over the holidays. Now I just have to restock on soy curls and skillet sauce.


text: Argh, my brand new (just a few weeks old) Sprint Samsung Moment is losing battery FAST. I've been reading all the posts about what to turn off, task killer app, etc., but what bothers me, is that everyone keeps saying go to Settings/About/Battery Usage to see what is using up the battery. There is no battery usage in this area on my phone. I thought maybe I needed to download some kind of battery status app, so I did, and it still isn't there. How in the world can I tell what is using up the darn battery? Its making me crazy! I have a full charge at 8:00am when I leave the house, and by noon, its almost completely drained. Does anyone have this phone? Am I even in the right forum (I noticed it only says Motorola and Verizon on this one), but I couldn't find one labeled Sprint. I love my phone, but I need more than 4 hours. Oh and for the record I did download advanced task killer, and I use constantly. everytime I run it, it finds another long list of apps running. And does anyone know how to delete those two Sprint apps (NFL and Nascar)? I'm a girl who has ZERO interest in those two things so it'd be great to get them off my phone for good. Can anyone help me find this battery status/usage thing on my phone? :frown:


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The IPad has been a lifesaver! Ethan loves to play the piano and Guitar on it!
Ethan and I right before the grafting. He was feeling pretty good!
Grandma Sue and Ethan. Today he kept trying to get her attention to give her things..he wouldn't give them to me!
Well yesturday was the big day for grafting. I was pretty nervous all morning, not knowing exactly what to expect. I mean the doctors tell you in a matter of fact way what is going to happen, but to imagine that your child is going to have skin shaved off their thigh and placed on their arms and feet is a little upsetting! He had already been through so much pain, I couldn't imagine putting him through anymore. At 11:30am we were off to the OR for surgery and had to leave him with the surgical team of doctors, respiratory techs, and nurses. I knew he was in good hands and was reassured by our awesome nurse Lisa that she would watch out for him. Lisa didnt even work that day but came in especially for us as we wanted her in the room with him; we just love her!! I then spent the next three hours with mixed emotions, hoping all was going well with Ethan's surgery yet anxious to see my two beautiful girls I hadnt seen in several weeks, who were on their way up to Calgary.
I met with Doctor Harrop at 4pm while Ethan was in recovery and discussed how the surgery went. He said everything went well and according to plan. They removed the skin from his right thigh, the outside all the way around to the inner thigh, and placed it on both his arms and right foot. On his right arm they put one long piece over the crook of his arm. His left arm received one piece above his elbow and one below. He also grafted a small piece on his outer right foot along with his two small baby toes. They re-dressed his head according to plan and said that they could still see some signs of healing on the one side. Dr. Harrop felt pretty strongly that there would be a need for grafting on his right forehead to the back of his neck. Ethan did require some blood transfusions for the loss of blood over the past week but did really well otherwise. The plan now is to wait until Tuesday, when they might change his dressings and take a look at his head to see if there is any progress. If not they will graft as soon as possible.
The girls rushed into the room just as dr Harrop was finishing the news and listened in to the last bit. Then it was a great reunion. My girls looked so big and it felt wonderful to give them a big hug and see their sweet faces. Not even five minutes after seeing the girls they paged Tim and I to the recovery for Ethan. He was screaming his head off and they wanted our help to settle him down. They had given him several doses of morphine and they weren't sure if he was screaming in pain or if it was just a fit he was throwing. After ten minutes we all assumed it was just a fit, which was soon confirmed as he quit screaming as soon as they started wheeling him out of the recovery and back to his room. That's my boy!!!! Ethan was excited to see the girls and has really enjoyed their company! The girls are equally excited to see Ethan and have catered to him and have snuggled up with him in his crib. Sue, the girls and myself all stayed in the Ronald McDonald house last night and had a good sleep. Tim being very thoughtful stayed alone with Ethan to give me a break, and was awake until 3:30am with him fussing around. Poor guy! He then put Ethan in his bed and he fell asleep from then until 11 am. He obviously needed his sleep. The girls were lucky and got to spend the day in playgroups, doing crafts, playing with toys and spending time with other kids their age. They had a blast. They also got several free gifts from staff and were treated wonderful by everyone.
Ethan spent the day just enjoying his sisters entertainment and all in all it was a great day. Sorry this blog is so choppy, but it's been so nice to just be a family again. Thanks for all the prayers and please keep praying...we aren't done yet!


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Reading about new web technologies is really great.
Knowing that that this area of development is going to get hot, i started reading into what Semantic Web. We've all probably heard about web 2.0, 3.0. Well i guess Semantic Web is 3.0. Doesn't really matter. What's important is the concepts that are involved.
From what i understand, Semantic web is the introduction of technologies (tools/languages/markup) that allows machines/computers to do human-like activities of finding information, combining related information, sharing it with other computers. So it saves us human the tedious task of finding different pieces of information and tying them together. (Ahh… the days the machines take over my thought process.. but I digress.)
As always there's a much better write up on Wikipedia than anything i could possibly write. To quote Wikipedia – "…The semantic web is a vision of information that is understandable by computers, so that they can perform more of the tedious work involved in finding, sharing and combining information on the web…"
Till the machines take over, i'm going to try and find pieces of information around Semantic Web and piece them together. That way i'll learn and maybe someday if somebody ever reads my blog, they'll learn also.
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Book TV Lecture about Qatar and the power of Al Jazeera media to shape current events in the larger ME.
Month: December 2013
Taking the consume out of Christmas- a new approach to sustainibility
This year I only spent 48.00 on new Christmas gifts. I have 3 children and a niece to shop for- 4 kids total. If you include my niece's mother, my children's step-cousin, and my brother that is 7 people to buy for. So how did I only spend 48.00 on new items?
First of all the garage was packed with 8 non-working bikes that needed inner-tubes and tires. I spent 15.00 on inner tubes and found a bike out in front of the dollar theater that provided new tires. It took 2 hours to repair the bikes- so 3 of the kids have bikes again. I bought a new monopoly board game for 7.00- we played it for an hour last night and are starting another game once I finish my coffee and blogging ( while watching Washington Journal).
A new Slip N Slide and kiddie pool for the 6 year olds- 25.00 total. 48.00 new items from Walmart -yes Walmart is freaking evil but I couldn't find the dang slip n slide anywhere else and my carbon footprint looking would have been as high as the cost of utilizing Walmart to purchase items that will enable the kids to use bike transport to school and for play without relying on rides. Walmart total- 48.00 and tax.
At Plato's Closet I bought 14.00 worth of gently used wallets and new earrings for my ex-sister in law and my step niece. At Once Upon a Child I found a vintage boxed barbie for 8.50 and a barbie wardrobe for 7.50- my niece was taken care of. My daughter Violet has autism and LIVES for toys that play music and encourage imitation of adults her little tea set and toy tablet were a total of 9.00. An adorable LaLaloopsy rocking horse and doll were 12.00. Gently used clothes for all the kids cost 45.00- these included leggings, t-shirts and brand new Quiksilver and Hurley shirts for my sons. Total- 134.78 on gently used toys and clothes.
All other items were obtained from Craigslist and a Christmas party raffle win. Items- 2 DS games, a skateboard, telescope, etch a sketch book, 2 puzzles, a 25.00 Olive Garden gift card, and a helmet- Total cost- 40.00- 25.00 for the raffle basket ticket and 15.00 for the DS games.
Did the kids want more "stuff"? I am sure they did but the money we saved from not over consuming is going towards a trip to Universal next week ( annual passes cost me 22.00 a month), we have gone to the dollar movies twice, gone out to eat with the Olive Garden card and spent time together assembling the puzzles and playing Monopoly. This week we are going to Barnes and Noble to have quiet reading time ( and sharing 2 brownies and a hot cocoa- total cost 8.00). I explained that I can spend all my money on more "TOYS" or we can have fun over the winter break. They chose fun. Or maybe I chose for them- either way as a society we all will need to figure out a way to consume less and think about how to have fun. The earth's resources are FINITE and I for one am sick of thinking how our consumerism is killing the planet and how a 14.96 plastic toy costs the earth at least 100.00 between the amount of energy needed to produce and transport the item, the depletion of resources.
If we want to change America it does not mean that do not like America- it means that we examine consumption and learn to begin living a more sustainable lifestyle.
Duck Dynasty- Or how I learned to stop being outraged and spot a troll
Duck Dynasty:
The title should tip ya'll off. This is a "dynasty"- sons and grandsons being the inheritors of pop's hard work and smarts. Maybe Phil and Si ( ok not maybe DEFINITELY) are rednecks but the sons? I found some great pre-beard photos of them and they look like preppy metro guys.
No redneck guy I have EVER EVER met would wear tennis shoes. EVER. IDGAF that Jax on SOA wears them. NO real redneck/country boy wears tennis shoes mudding. We got trolled.
The Robertson (CLAN) have trolled all of white lower middle class racist christian southern midwestern people into Wal-Mart and A&E. The family has made more millions in 2 years on reality tv than the Duck Commander call would have ever grossed. Ever. So white people wake up. Your hero has a Master's. The sons went to college and were little golf playing preppy boys that is why they have hot ( surgically altered- check the photos pre-beard) wives. The family have shown internet savvy as they titled an episode "John Luke after Dentist" playing on the eponymous title of the viral video depicting a child after an especially trippy dentist visit.
Poppy Phil married Kay when she was 16 and he was 20. This was not a crime then but I still find it very creepy and sort of controlling. Probably to make sure he had a "good Labrador/wife". Now those bestiality comments make sense.
He thinks good women and good dogs are alike. Yep. He screws his dogs. And I have a first amendment right to say that. Right? His comments about blacks are not ignorant. He really thinks because he doesn't hate black people that what he said is just fine. See I think he is a bigot if you are "one of those blacks". You know. The ones that don't think that the South shall rise again and all that fucking malarkey.
In the end he is an old racist white douche that has trolled us. His family is fake. They are greedy and prideful and boasting and gluttonous. All sins by the way.
Ayn Rand is the mother of "Bro-Grammers".
After reading an interesting piece called "The Bacon-Wrapped Economy about the tech millionaires proliferating throughout the Bay Area I had a few random disjointed thoughts that I hope to coalesce later but some initial ideas about our extremely heterogenous society and how this contributes to our lack of unity and the fact that we are doing poorly internationally on education measures in comparison to ethnically homogenous and less religious countries.
First thoughts the new wealth- to me they sound like Ayn Randian nightmares. Bro-Grammers oh my. They are white, male and mostly hetero with no guiding ethos except that they think they are entitled to wealth due to the work that OTHERS did before them,
Teach them to program
Last night I wondered why I wasn't teaching my 12 year old how to begin learning programming. Good question right? So we found a beginners programming site.
Education reform?


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Fred Hobart1
Male, #36468, (19 Jul 1886 - 15 Nov 1970)
|From Karen Arnold's website:
Fred lived in many places. As a child his family moved from Iowa to Oklahoma several times. As a young man he and some of his family including his father homesteaded land in South Dakota near an indian reservation. He farmed and practiced the carpenter trade. After leaving South Dakota, the family moved back to Appanoose Co., IA for a short time then the family intended to move to Mountain Grove, Missouri. By mistake the train tickets were issued to Mountain View, Missouri. The family decided to go on to Mountain View and settled there. Fred met Ina and they were married in 1914. Shortly after marrying they all moved back to Appanoose County, Iowa.
He always stayed active. Even after he was blind, he continued to chop his own wood, mow his yard, and even kill chickens by chopping off their heads with an axe. To mow his yard he would take white jugs and set as markers, mow between them and then move the jugs to mark off another area until the yard was mowed.2
|19 Jul 1886
|Fred was born at Appanoose Co., Iowa, on 19 Jul 1886.3,2
|6 Dec 1914
|He married Ina Cordelia Culpepper at Shannon Co., Missouri, on 6 Dec 1914 at age 28.2
|circa 1917
|He was photographed circa 1917 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2
|15 Nov 1970
|He died at Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri, on 15 Nov 1970 at age 84.3
|Ina Cordelia Culpepper (23 Nov 1893 - 12 Sep 1975)
|Last Edited
|9 Jan 2006
- Elizabeth Ann 'Libby' Jenkins Stalter (Mrs. Royce Lynn Stalter) report, Elizabeth Ann 'Libby' Jenkins Stalter (Mrs. Royce Lynn Stalter) to Lew Griffin, 1999.
- E-mail written 1999 - 2006 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Karen Kay Sharp Arnold (#54015), Lamar, MO, e-mail address, http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/a/l/Karen-Mallumian-MO/index.html
- U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.


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Your emotions can show up on your face in more ways than one. Find out how your feelings can hurt and help your complexion.
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The saying "laughter is the best medicine" actually has some medical validity. Studies show that our emotions can have positive and negative consequences on our bodies, and affect the appearance of our skin. Find out how your feelings leave their mark on your skin.
Out of all the emotions, stress is youth's biggest enemy. Stress can age your face far more rapidly than the passage of time. That's because it's the biggest stimulator of that pesky hormone cortisol, which flows freely through your system in times of stress. Cortisol taxes every organ, blood vessels become more fragile, new skin cells don't form as quickly, and cell turnover may eventually slow by half - it's skin aging in a nutshell.
When you're stressed, you may eat different foods than you usually do, and drink less water and more alcohol, which will can show in the dehydration. You may also pay less attention to your skincare routine. While dehydration can make wrinkles and fine lines look more pronounced, the combination of a poor diet and spotty skincare can spell breakout trouble for the acne-prone.
Anger makes your facial muscles tense, which over time gives you lines.
Feelings of anger can also affect how your skin rejuvenates and heals. In a study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, Immunity, researchers separated participants into two groups of easily angered and more peacefully Zen temperaments, and gave each a small wound on their arms. Healing and cell turnover took four times longer in the angry participants as it did those who had temper control. Researchers attributed the phenomenon to high levels of cortisol present in people who are quick to anger, which inhibits the product of collagen, a crucial element of skin healing, and a cause of wrinkling when production slows.
Like anger, sadness weighs heavily on the face, and can cause wrinkles from repetitively frowning and furrowing brows. Research now suggests that facial expression has such a strong effect on skin, that if you don't have the ability to frown, you might actually feel less sadness. In a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, subjects who had unsuccessfully been treated with antidepressants were given Botox injections in their foreheads, which prevented brow furrowing. Six weeks later, depression was reduced on average by 47 percent in the control group, and nine percent in the placebo group, suggesting that our facial muscles not only express, but regulate mood states.
Long-term depression has disastrous effects on skin, because the chemicals associated with the condition can prevent your body from repairing inflammation in cells. These hormones affect sleep, which will show on our faces in the form of baggy, puffy eyes and a dull or lifeless complexion.
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These are the things I wanted to tell you Kelechi, before you became thick black smoke and journeyed with the wind.
First, let me start by saying that before you left, I wasn't truly fighting with you, it was one of my childish moves of playing tough knowing fully well that you would later apologise and tease me about it and we would laugh over it. You would eye me as you usually did, accompanied by that ridiculous hiss although you could never do it as much as I could- but the chance never came.
Maybe,e you left thinking I was angry with you or maybe you knew it was one of my silly pranks, I never got to know, but since then, it has haunted me – like a dark shadow stalking my every move. I wanted to tell you Lekan went for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and won cool cash and I wanted to tell you about Tanwa, she finally eloped with Aminu and I hear they are happy, but I'd decided to keep it and add it to the list of things I would tell you when you arrive, when we sit on that long bench and gossip, your eyes twinkling as you call me ofofo, yet you listen to my every word. Maybe that was what I liked about you most – you were a very good listener.
When I called mama and she said you'd gotten to Lagos, I was relieved. I knew by 2pm, you'll be home and I sat by the clock, watching its every tick. I was nervous, I knew I shouldn't be, I had finally made up mind to tell you the truth, to tell you my pulse rose whenever you didn't call for a day. I wanted to open up to you that although we bickered all the time, you were my best friend and it was only with you I felt truly me. When you asked me out, I didn't hesitate to say no , because I read too many novels and I wanted a guy with a square face, straight jaws and full eyebrows – he must be exceedingly handsome with manly shoulders and chest and you didn't fit in. I later concluded it doesn't matter because you were so unique and you had such a beautiful heart no other person had but it was too late.
It was late because by 5:30pm, Nnamdi came knocking frantically on my door, gasping for air, choking on words, his eyes bulging. It was late when we stopped a bike and went to meet you, I recognised your travelling bag and your clothes. I saw mama screaming, her voice the wailing sound of mother hen, she ran from one person to another shouting that you were her son, you were her hope for tomorrow, but no one heard, her voice was drowned by the ominous hooting of the owl, it was swallowed by the chants of 'hit him and thief' – Kelechi, you were naked, you were surrounded by a mob, ice cold venom sprouting from their pores. You were plummeted with rods and stones but you didn't respond, you were weak, blood pouring from your pores, flooding the streets, satisfying the thirst of the earth, you only stared at mama as the put her hands over you, the crowd pulling her away, some threatening to burn her with the thief. It was baba olopa that delayed us, we had rushed to meet him to help us but he said he was too tired and his job didn't include dispersing a lynching mob, how much them dey pay me, he said. It was late when Nnamdi and I came back from the police station with some policemen, by then your skin was black, your flesh cooked, your hands outstretched in odd positions, thick smoke emanating from your skull. Mama was on the floor unconscious and your eyes were oddly open – they were staring at me. The crowd dispersed so quickly like flames, not before I saw some saving the videos and pictures they had taken, excitement showing on their faces- it was just another interesting tale to tell.
Nnamdi never understood. For weeks he stared into space, his eyes void. He held mama's hands so tightly as she laid on the hospital bed, unconscious. Nnamdi said nothing but after three weeks, he whispered "aunty, why was Kelechi burnt?". I couldn't answer, I couldn't tell him a woman had seen a purse that looked like her's with you, she had come to meet you as you attempted crossing the busy road and had accused you of stealing the purse, she said she had just got down from her car and had put it in her back pocket and you had stolen it. You looked on at her incredulously and when she said she would search the purse, you had found your voice; you told her she was being silly and it was your purse but she insisted men didn't carry that kind of purse and she had shouted ole . Maybe she didn't know in Lagos, you do not shout ole so loudly, maybe she didn't know thugs would arrive holding sticks and machetes, petrol and matches, maybe she didn't know they would lynch him without knowing what happened, for she ran away shortly after the lynching started.
Nnamdi knew. He knew I couldn't answer. He saw it in the tears that fell from my face. He saw it in the quivering of my lips, in the way my whole body trembled, but he didn't know I gave you that purse, and that was the reason I trembled so. Nnamdi shook his head, tears sliding unto his palms "aunty, they didn't know Kelechi", I nodded.
They didn't know you. They didn't know that after your father died, you had shouldered the responsibilities of your family. They didn't know that when you graduated from school, mama cried and danced around you, mama loved you and invested so much in you. She said you were the glorious morn, set to bring sunshine unto her. They didn't know they had wiped out a generation, or maybe they knew but did not care.
These are the things I want to tell you Kelechi. Mama never recovered, she died 2 months after, she cursed all those who killed her son especially that woman. I said amen to the curses; although, I don't't know if I should feel guilty about that, for 3 years after her death, the woman came begging. She said she later saw the purse in her car (she hadn't taken it out) and her kids were mysteriously dying and she needed Nnamdi's forgiveness, but I walked her out of the house. I don't know if I should feel guilty about that.
I took Nnamdi in. He was unusually strong and intelligent. Once he asked me if truly Igbo women make better wives, he said two uncles had said so. I smiled and told him that the two uncles said so, because they hadn't read enough of the book of proverbs to acquire wisdom and then I taught him to always use his brain and think before he talks. He understood; I know he did because the next day when Rahama insulted him using his tribe, he told her he was Nigerian first before Igbo. He said he was proud to be Igbo and walked away. My chest swoll with pride. I knew because I was watching him through the window. I knew then that he would grow up to be a responsible man – not one with a basket for a mouth. He has so many dreams already and he talks of changing the world and this makes me scared, because you used to talk of changing the world too, but I have hope- we will get there.
It's been 8 years now, I ought to have written this earlier, but each time I start, my fingers tremble, my nerves fail me and I chicken out – like the coward I am. Most times I see you in my dreams, I remember those lines that crease your face when you smile, your voice – the beautiful humming of the evening air, but again I remember . . .
These are the things I should have told you Kelechi, I stole that picture you were looking for (I sleep with it beside my bed) and I also took that letter; the one you said you wrote for Ngozi, but I know you lied, because at the back of the envelope, I saw Abike written on it – you had written it for me.
These are the things I wanted to tell you Kelechi. I loved you, I really loved you and I regret not telling you until you became the diminished sun, darkened by the arrival of dusk.
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Feature-Suggestion: Cookie-Shielding
Rhino_Cracker last edited by Pesala
Hi all,
A lot of websites are preventing you from using its features when you don't accept cookies. While at the same time advertising trackers are using cookies to track your browsing across different websites. In these days I consider the simple options to 'disallow all', 'allow all', 'allow only from website' as a little bit outdated. Also in times where you only reboot your PC or restart your browser once a week, the option to delete cookies on browser-exit seems a little bit like not doing it's job any more.
So I came up with an idea:
Why don't you delete the cookies when you close the tab that created them?
And also with another idea:
Why don't you shield all cookies created by one tab (or optional by one website (in meanings of same SLD)) (including the third-party cookies) against access from other tabs/websites?
Dear Vivaldi Community, what do you think about these Feature Ideas?
(cookie containers / cookie shielding and delete-on-tab-close)
Best regards,
Hadden89 last edited by Hadden89
Such functions were probably already asked, something can be done via chromium page but.. it's not very confortable.
Personally, I use vanilla cookie manager extension, in which I whitelist the cookies I want keep (via urlbar) and remove the others ones (blacklist by default) every vivaldi start-up. It can remove also at shutdown or every "x" minutes the ones in blacklist.
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I have set Vivaldi to reject all cookies and explicitly whitelist the domains I accept cookies from.
It's a bit of a chore, especially if having to setup a new installation, but worth it. Not that I am in tinfoil-hat-wearing land, just I don't want sites saving a zillion cookies on my PC. However, if there's a site I want to use and actually log in to, I see no need to be paranoid about cookies from these sites.
However, a good idea I think to add would be a Temporarily accept cookies from domain xyzzy.com feature. And that these cookies would be erased either on browser close, tab close, or after a certain time.
There are some sites that don't work properly without accepting cookies, and while I don't want to permanently accept these cookies, I need to accept them to make the site work. Like some sites pop-up the bloody EU cookie-warning over and over.
In Firefox I use the "Cookie Monster" addon and I can right-click on the page and choose to temporarily accept cookies from the domain, and then don't have to worry about deleting them later.
I think something similar would be a great addition to Vivaldi.
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@Rhino_Cracker said in Feature-Suggestion: Cookie-Shielding:
Why don't you delete the cookies when you close the tab that created them?
Why not open in incognito window?
And starting any Chromium based browsers (including Vivaldi) with
--incognitocommand line flag will definitely get that. All things deleted after tab closed.
Use 2 different profiles if you want to keep some "Safe" sites stuff.
Why don't you shield all cookies created by one tab (or optional by one website (in meanings of same SLD)) (including the third-party cookies) against access from other tabs/websites?
The only reliable method is to block all cookies in first place. Which you don't like. If those cookies already landed in your system, leaks still possible.
uMatrix has an option to not let Cookies information out. It still except them. And setting it (get used to it) is hard for casual user. Plus, its doing it by auto deleting them, which is common method found in other extensions with that purpose.
If you know any extensions in any browsers that block access to cookies like you want, let me know. I like to know them too.
End note: Feature request go to current Feature Request thread
dLeon last edited by dLeon
Could I suggest Cookies AutoDelete?
It's newer (born in 2017) & still maintained (well duhh, born in 2017 ).
Available for Chrome & Firefox.
I think, parts of what @Rhino_Cracker asked are avaiable in that extension.
Currently still same issue; can't delete Local Storage. Chromium API limitation.